Coffroth set to land Johnson Jeffries bout with Colma arena
Cogent bids from Coffroth Gleason and McCarey for the long delayed Johnson Jeffries fight push Colma as the likely venue. McCarey plans a 15 000 seat out of town arena with a 60 000 purse while Gleason offers Alameda County and a 75 000 purse. Nevada camps show little interest as Boston hosts Battling Nelson in a week and Langford eyes a Chicago giant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Coffroth
Colma
San Francisco
Sid Hester
Mission A. C
Jack Gleason
Alameda County
Bay
Gleason
Tom McCarey
Pacific A. C
Los Angeles
McCarey
Coffroih
Colma Arena
Nevada
Tex Rickard
Gans-Nelson
Goldfield
Johnson
Jeffries
Cadet Byrne Tragedy Highlights Caution in School Sports
In the wake of Cadet Byrne’s death, sports circles urge greater safety in school and college football. The Army Navy game is canceled, while Fordham and Georgetown prepare to clash, and officials like Official Bill Edwards face scrutiny over officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrne
West Point
Annapolis
Donovan
Mack
Murphy
Moakley
Army Academy
Bill Edwards
Princeton
Wasenka
Cambridge
Answers to Queries From Sport and Boxing Notes
A quiz style item lists Harvard scoring and a 9 0 record, asks if Sullivan and Sharkey met with results from 1896 in New York. It confirms Dempsey’s weight near 156 pounds, Ketch’s 12 round Johnson bout, and notes Bergen’s death in February 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
West Point
John L. Sullivan
Tom Sharkey
New York
Sam Langford
Old Howard
Bob Pitzsimmons
Jack Dempsey
Waterbury Grabs Narrow Victory Over New Bedford 12 to 11
Waterbury edged New Bedford 12 to 11 in a tense contest. Notable players include Bone and Cusick for Waterbury and Holderness for New Bedford. Referee Kilgara and timer McBride officiated the game played in Bedford on November 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sw Bedford
Waterbury
New Bedford
Waterdery
Whitewan
Teveseee Eserves R
Bone
Cunn Agham Ymg
Cese Eens
Caeeegersens Ey Taylor Cerise Esserevoscae Cab Beds eSry
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Seecweneearst
Dyener Cusick
Girs
Ces
Cere Renee Toy
Ee Neean
Sutton
Cusick
Holderness
Kilgara
Timer—McBride
Scarcity of Haddock and Cod Hits Opening Market
The opening market shows haddock and cod scarce as haddock and cod prices rise. Demand is strong with 639000 pounds of mixed fish recorded including haddock cod hake pollock and cask among the day’s receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haddock
Shipping News Mini Almanac Data and Vessel Listings
Shipping report lists harbor times and tides for Nov 2 plus a long roster of vessels including Gresham, City of Memphis, Algonquin, Monitor, Marine Budgett, Baronet, Ontario and Newburgh, and many tugs and barges with destinations from Halifax to Portland and Philadelphia and ports such as Savannah, Galveston, and Norfolk.
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Calvin Austin
St. John
N. B
Portland
Eastport
Malden
Baltimore
Nantucket
Newport News
Massachusetts
New York
Lackawanna
Hoboken
N. J
Astral
Fred E. Richards
Rockland
Stockton
Plymouth
Port Johnson
Salem
CG. R. R
Moran
Providence
Neponset
Chenango
Lynn
Irvington
Bravo
Buttress
Buffet
Tacony
South Amboy
Tipton
Ardmore
Wayne
Catawissa
Philadelphia
Glendower
Logan
Beechwood
Tamaqua
Monitor
Portsmouth
U. S. Revenue
Gresham
Aberroth
Simon
Smith
Port Simon
C. R
Halifax
Ellis
Charlottetown
Hawkesbury
C. B
City of
Memphis
Johnson
Savannah
Algonquin
Staples
Galveston
Jacksonville
Ontario
Bend
Norfolk
Isaksen
Ephrata
Silver Brook
Farnham
Perth Amboy
Marine
Budgett
Baronet
I. E. Richards
Miller
Eugene F. Moran
Newburgh
Wallace
Haverford
Shamokin
Devon
Western
Weehawken
David Wallace
J. H. Rutter
Smyrna
Piedmont
Lee
Parker's Flats
Vigilant
Daly
Ogdensburg
N. Y
Mary Arnold
Craig
Perkins
N. H
Sevier
Annie
Doucette
Salmon River
N. S
Davis Palmer
McKnown
Malcolm Baxter, Jr
Force
Frederica Schepp
Stonington
Sandwich
Fannie
Fry
Blake
Raritan River
Sargentville
Mary Farrow
Robinson
Bangor
Mary Brewer
Callahan
W. T. Emerson
Mitchell
Mary ¥. Cushman
Calais
General Scott
Fearaday
Woodbury M. Snow
Rockport
Edward Trevoy
Romer
Blue Hill
Josie
Jasper
Harvard Tech duel set for 414 mile cross country race
Harvard and Tech ready for Friday cross country duel over 414 miles from West Roxbury to Tech Field Brookline ending with a quarter mile track lap. Tech favored to win as Harvard misses Jacques Dole Whitney. Tech lineup includes Elmer Jacobs Van Alstine Flored Mackenzie Mills MacCreadie White Cartwright Ferry and Watkin. Harvard fields Viets Withington Heald Rowse Rogers Masten Fernald Harding Boyd Ryan Putnam. Ten runners per school. top eight score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Tech
West Roxbury
M. H. Whitney
H. G. Watkins
Elmer Jacobs
R. D. van Alstine
C. P. Flored
J. D. MacKenzie
W. M. Fernald
G. L. Harding
G. Boyd
W. F. Ryan
Tot W. Putnam
Anthony Recital by Ol in Downes at Steinert Hall
Pianist Charles Anthony offered a varied program including Glazounow Brahms Chopin Moszkowski and Debussy with notable technique but insufficient line and proportion. The critic praises polish yet laments excessive finicking and hair splitting hindering a frank bigger style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Anthony
Steinert Hall
Brahms
Chopin
Moszkowski
Anthony
Bulenspiegel
Mr. Anthony
Till Eulenspiegel
Hub's Electrical Show Promises Record Exhibit
The Mechanics building hosts the Hub's Electrical Show from November 15 to 25. Management claims Boston's display will surpass New York's recent crowding and novelty with labor saving devices and grand decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics Building
New York
East
Raffaele Beats Martin 200 151 In Class B Billiard Tourney
In the 11th game at Hub Palace last night Raffaele defeated Martin by 200 to 151. Tonight Franklin faces Goodwin in the same event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hub Palace
Raffaelo
Martin
Franklin
Goodwin
Taunton Edges Fall River 7 6 In Nov. 1 Baseball Game
Taunton defeated Fall River 7 to 6, snapping Fall River’s winning streak. Score Taunton 7 Fall River 6 with detailed but partially garbled lineup and scoring notes. Referee Rorty. Timer Leary.
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Fall River
Taunton
Ourtig
Vasereevier
Higgins Roberts
Thompson MilOr
Civ
Cscsere Eer
Erecsereneen
Harrold Lyons
Bh. de
H. B
Carrigan Ponce
Besces
Ye G
Harper
Foul—Miller
Pence
Arper
Rorty
Leary
Pawtucket Eagles Past Brockton In Overtime Thriller
Pawtucket tied the Brockton game in regulation after a five goal third period and won 7 to 6 in a 12 minute overtime. Key players included Mullen who scored seven total goals for Pawtucket and Farrell with two fouls. Referee Heffernan presided with timer Maybury.
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Brockton
Pawtucket
Cunningham, Jr
Ceeeeeee
Dey McCarthy Flatt
Yacessecce Vesseis Wowh
Eei Melony Farrell
Cccesvsseesveseerseess C
Mansfield Woods
H. B
Four New Bills in Town at Four Theaters
The Fair Co Ed plays at the Colonial The Rose of Algeria screens at the Majestic The Love Cure runs at the Tremont and A Woman's Way shown at the Hollis Other Bills feature additional titles in town listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial
Algeria
Majestic
Tremont
Hollis
Grace George Stars In A Woman's Way At Hollis Street
Grace George shines in Thomas Buchanan's A Woman's Way at Hollis Street Theatre last evening. The comedy blends warmth and wit as a young American wife outsmarts a plotting rival and restores harmony with humor and pathos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollis Street Theatre
New York
Thomas Buchanan
Little Comedienne
Grace George
Miss George
C. Aubrey Smith
Carolyn Kenyon
Jack Standing
Park Theatre Presents A Gentleman From Mississippi Extended Run
The Park Theatre continued the run of A Gentleman From Mississippi drawing strong crowds and lively applause last evening. The four act comedy maintains its brisk pace witty dialogue and wholesome humor with actors delivering polished, energetic performances that keep the engagement high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Park Theatre
Boston
Gentleman
Grand Opera House Presents The Smart Set Comedy
The Grand Opera House features The Smart Set this week with 5S. H. Dudley as Raspberry Snow in His Honor the Barber. The comedy mocks political reach and bribery as Raspberry Snow and Restus the donkey pursue sharing the President. About 60 cast members fill the production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
H. Dudley
Raspberry Snow
the Barber
O. K
Ss. H. Dudley
Restus
United States
Three Twins Opens Second Month at Boston Theatre
A bright spirited performance at the Boston Theatre features Clifton Crawford Bessie McCoy and a chorus of comedians and singers. Miss McCoy’s Yama Yama number delights the crowd while Crawford interjects political puns and audience-friendly humor. Dramatic moments arise in scenes with Miss McCoy and Mr Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Theatre
Clifton Crawford
Bessie McCoy
Miss MccCoy
Mr. Crawford
Miss McCoy
Mr. Allen
Globe Theatre Delivers Farce The Blue Mouse
Paulette Divine leads a strong cast in The Blue Mouse at Globe Theatre Boston. The audience filled the venue at the start of the third week and praised Mabel Barrison Harry Connor and Zelda Sears for their spirited farce performance and sharp timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paulette Divine
Boston
Globe Theatre
Mabel Barrison
Harry Conor
Zelda Sears
Hub Theatre Hosts Rismor and New Substitution Sketch
Rismor the Hindoo mystic continues to draw crowds at the Hub Theatre with his demonstrations. The bill adds the Durands in a new comedy sketch titled the Substitute. The program features new animated photography subjects, illustrated ballads, and music by the ladies' orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rismor
Durands
Ladies’ Orchestra
The Rose of Algeria Opens at Majestic Theatre Boston
The Rose of Algeria premiered in Boston at the Majestic Theatre with Victor Herbert's tuneful score and a strong chorus. Lillian Herlein starred as the Sultana, Ethel Green excelled in a soubrette role, and Trugehe Cowles showcased a powerful bass. The production features lavish scenery, clever ballet, and a notable cigarette song, running a fortnight before Viola Allen's The White Sister comes next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algeria
Glen McDonough
Victor Herbert
Boston
Majestic Theatre
New York
McDonough
Herbert
Lillian Herlein
Trugehe Cowles
Bostonians
William Gaston
James Diamond
Ravannes
Cadeaux
Erminie
George Leon Moore
Ralph Nairn
Anna Wheaton
Carrie, Florrie
Nellie Poltz
Viola Allen
F. Marion Crawford
Columbia Theatre Show Promises Strong Crowd for Season
The Columbia Theatre opens with Wine Woman and Song featuring stunning chorus girls Kathryn and Violet Pearl. The opening comedy draws big laughs and a standout olio by athletic trio the Stubblefields. Election returns from across New York will be read tonight, with wrestling by Walter Willoughby and Young Sandow tomorrow and amateur showcases Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Kathryn
Violet Pearl
Violet
The
Stubblefields
Farren
New York
Walter Willoughby
Young Sandow
Austin and Stone's Museum Vaudeville Show Draws Huge Crowd
A large audience attended Austin and Stone's Museum yesterday for the season finale style program. Captain Sidney Hinman's life saving dogs, Norwood meteor Alfonso the human Ostrich Catullo and his French model troupe plus Mile Erlon Vallenta brothers and a magic exhibition highlighted the bill. The Troubles of a Vaudeville Agent skit by the Manhattan Girls and Vanetta Keen and Bullock followed by music and dancing drew strong applause. Edith Roberts Dolly Clifford and Misses Campbell and French won ovations with other acts including Ray Dee on wire and Bullock in song segments and new moving pictures.
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Austin & Stone
Sidney Hinman
Norwood Meteor
Alfonso
Oostrich
Catullo
Mile
Erlon
Vallenta
Manhattan Girls
Vanetta
Keen
Bullock
Edith Roberts
Liza
Dolly Clifford
Misses Campbell
French
Murrays
Colorea
Ray Dee
Follies of Paris and New York At Gaiety
Last night at the Gaiety Theatre a gala audience applauded the Follies of Paris and New York a top line revue. The company travels from the Grand Hotel in Paris to Moulin Rouge and the Hotel Astor roof garden in New York with a cast including Charles Howard Ida Emerson Hal Hoyt Sammie Brown Ben Wilson Corinne La Monde Henry P. Nelson and Jennie Austin among others. Specialties include Powder and Capman the English Roses and the 10 Scarecrow Girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaiety Theatre
Paris
New York
Grand Hotel
Hotel Astor
Charles Howard
Ida Emerson
Iial Ho
Scenic Temple Show Draws Crowd With Noted Singers
Enthusiastic audiences enjoyed moving pictures and illustrated songs at Scenic Temple yesterday afternoon and evening. Ira Kessner the famed tenor delivered exceptional singing while Madeline Burdette presented a new set of songs. Kip Reed entertained with 15 minutes of monologue and Jack Ingalls impressed as a singing and talking specialty star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theta
Ira Kessner
Kip Reed
Madeline Burdette
Jack Ingalls
Tremont Theatre Presents The Love Cure Musical Comedy
Tremont Theatre staged The Love Cure a prologue and two acts adapted by Oliver Herford with music by Edmund Eysler. Alfred Blake loves Nellie Vaughn while his father arranges a marriage for wealth. Nellie’s aria and Torelli’s role highlight the plot as the cast delivers refined music and superb staging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Herford
Edmund Eysler
Tremont Theatre
Mr. Herford
Leo Stein
Karl Lindau
New York
Alfred Blake
Nellie Vaughn
Torelli
Alfred
Mme
Lina Abarbanell
Charles J. Ross
Craig Campbell
Alice Hosmer
Julia Lilléman
Fred Frear
Thomas H.walsh
Joseph Allen
Christian Nielsen
Milton Pollock
Corus
Keith's Theatre bill showcases varied acts and artful dances
The Keith's Theatre program features Princess Rajah in Cleopatra Dance a praised serpentine finale. The night includes Nat Wills parodies the Mangean Acrobats Thurber and Madison and the Cherie sketch by Clayton White and Marie Stuart. The Power of Music dramatic piece by Jan Rudenyi and company closes a diverse bill. Swan and O'Day dancers and the Zara Carman Trio round out the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith's
Rajah
Cleopatra
Mark Antony
Nat Wills
Hortense
Mangean
Thurber
Madison
Clayton White
Marie Stuart
Cherie
Jan Rudenyi
Keith’s
Swan
O'Day
Zara Carman
American Music Hall Show Highlights Boston Event
A long but strong program at the American Music Hall featured Miss Clarice Vance in her first appearance since London triumphs. The Svengalis performed mind reading, Will Dillon offered new songs, the Boganny troupe impressed with acrobatics, and Emma Krause and her Picks sang and danced briskly. Also featured were Almont and Pumont, a one act sketch Freckles by Anne Blanche, and airship pictures of Bleriot Wright and Curtiss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarice Vance
London
Svengalis
Will Dillon
Boston
Emma Krause
Almont
Pumont
New York
Anne Blanche
J. Frank Davis
English Channel
Wright
Curtiss
Marguerite
Adriel
Kichi Hashimoto
New Palace Theatre vaudeville bill delighting patrons
The New Palace Theatre presents a strong vaudeville lineup headlined by Miss Cupid by E Warren Hatch and company. James Roberts duo perform new songs, William Weston performs bag punching, Fisher and Fisher do a daring bicycle routine, Cutter and Connore provide music and comedy, and Grace Fitzgerald with Charles Bradley sing illustrated songs. Films include The Gibson Goddess Shadows of Great City The Girl Scout Behind the Scenes and The Burglar In the Trunk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Palace Theatre
Cupid
Cutter
Connore
Leo
Grace Fitzgerald
Charles Bradley
Theatre Premier Show Attracts Crowds With Screens and Song
The Theatre Premier stock company presents talking pictures with dialogue in The Lonely Bachelor and The Island of Ceylon as headliners. A rapid comedy The Barrow Race and The Song of a Cradle follow, plus The Three Kisses story of Halloween. Music by Greek Koppas brothers with Esther Ray Eddie Seaman and Anna Walsh as performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talking Pictures
Island
Ceylon
Hallowe'en
Koppas Brothers
Esther Ray
Eddie Seaman
Anna Walsh
The Fair Co-Ed Shines at Colonial Theatre With Miss Janis
Miss Janis starred in The Fair Co-Ed at the Colonial Theatre in a lively musical farce. Her versatile performance as a cap and gown student, naval cadet, and graduate carried the show, with clever music by Luders and a notable dance number. The ensemble included strong comic bits and a vivid chorus, drawing recalls and audience approval.
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Colonial
George Ade
Atwater
Institution of Learning
Bingham
Hisis Janis
Colonial Theatre
Miss Janis
Janis
Anna
George Cohan
Romeo
Eddie Foy
Hamlet
Ethel Barrymore
Lady Frederick
Elsie Janis
Luders
Larry B
Rena Hoffman
Sam T. Jack Show Delights At The Howard Atheneum
The Forward yesterday showcased a merry burlesque bill with Kitty Francis Blanche Washburn Patsy Burke May Beatrice Nan Carr and Filo Owens among acts. Highlights included Teddy in the Jungie Girls in Girl land and A Midnight Spree with Pat Reilly and Florence Wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam T. Jack
Foward
Kitty Francis
Blanche Washburn
Patsy Burke
May Beatrice
Nan Carr
Filo Owens
Winnie Crowe
Teddy
Abe Leavitt
Kiddie Barto
Bob Francisco
Rube Welch
Charles Douglas
May Martin
May Weiner
Hunt
Pat Reilly
Itali
Riley
Berkley
Hewa
New York City
Parisian Romance at Castle Square Stages Strong Cast
Boston audience sees a robust cast in A Parisian Romance with Baron Chevrial as the central figure. Craig dominates the drama while Rosa Guerin Binley Friebus and Youngs flesh out a capable company. Tonight and Friday offer Hamlet along with the Parisian romance on the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Square
Baron Chevrial
Boston
Richard Mansfield
Youn Rosa Guerin
Miss Binley
Mar Mr. Friebus
Henri de Targy
Mr. Sell
Dr. Chesnel
Bert Young
Ani
Wilfred Young
Vaumarti
Mr. Craig
The Hour of Reckoning at Bowdoin Square Theatre
Lothrop stock company presented The Hour of Reckoning at Bowdoin Square Theatre with Charlotte Hunt and Fre Van Rensselaer in leading roles. Strong melodrama follows Bessie Cleveland from country life to city work and a foreman’s love while she hides her past. Supporting cast impressed as usual with a moving picture display shown after the play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Hour of Reckoning
Lothrop Stock Company
Charlotte Hunt
Fre van Rensselaer
Bessie Cleveland
Richard Arkwright
James HW. Barrett
Archibald Rivers
Edytha
Harry Humphrey
Hal Brown
Tommy Sheare
Harold Clairmont
Beatrice Turn
Harry Brooks
Local Boston Liveryman George Tarbell Passes After Illness
George Tarbell of Roxbury, a renowned Boston liveryman, died yesterday at his Savin Street home after a yearlong illness. He had lived at 234 W Street for two decades and leaves a widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Tarbell
Roxbury
Boston
Savin Street
W Street
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