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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1897

Page

3

Harvard Rout Weslayan in Ragged Narrow Victory

Harvard crushed Wesleyan 34 to 0 at Soldiers Field as Harvard moved toward Yale game with a ragged showing. Doucette, Bouve, Swain, Dibblee and Sawin starred, while Wesleyan suffered from fumbled punts and weak receiving. Brown shifts to end to bolster Harvard's line after injuries and end-play concerns linger ahead of Yale.

Harvard- Wesleyan Soldiers Field Crimson Harvard Yale Chicago A. A Chicago Wesleyan Methodist Dibblee Bouve Middletown Kelly Raymond Lane Dodds Connecticut College Doucette Swain Malcolm Donald Richardson Greydon Cabot Lewis Brown Lawin Parker Cochrane Haughton Rymer Het Wing Dodd Young Warren Gry Archer Young H. B Ohaenee Sawin Curtis Draper Williams Wood

Salvation Oil Claims Quick Relief for Rheumatism

Wonders Never Cease. A testimonial from Mrs. E. J. Phelps of Enfield Connecticut says Salvation Oil relieved sciatic rheumatism after two bottles. The ad states the product is sold by dealers for 25 cents and includes an odd line about taking 10 substitute.

E. J. Phelps Box Enfield Conn

Harvard 99 Falls 12 8 in Class Championship

Freshmen of Harvard lose the class championship to the juniors 12 to 8 in wind disrupted play. Daly absence hinders kicking as the freshmen threaten to tie, while late scoring by the freshmen is nullified by a fumble. Scrapping marred the game despite a spirited effort by Daly and Jaynes.

Harvard Daly Freshies

Cornell Fumbles After Harvard Defeat with Injuries

Ithaca notes indicate Cornell football remains shaken by the Harvard game with Reed Loeder McLaughlin Lee Schoch and Captain McKeever injured. Scrubs outplayed the varsity early then the varsity scored three touchdowns. Reed and McLaughlin likely sit out vs Pennsylvania State College. Sleicher impressed at fullback and will start tomorrow at training table as substitute for rest of season. Coach Warner plans lineup changes to strengthen weak points before Saturday’s game and a potential test against Williams on the 13th and Thanksgiving clash with Penn.

Ithaca N. Y Cornell Harvard Reed Loeder McLaughlin Lee Schoch McKeever Scrubs Pennsylvania State College Sleicher Warner Princeton Williams Pennsylvania

Penn team grinds out scrimmage with eight quick TDs

University of Pennsylvania football coach Woodruff led nearly two hours of practice. The varsity beat the scrub by eight touchdowns in a half hour of play, with a strong defense and fast pace, allowing seven downs instead of four.

Philadelphia Penn University of Pennsylvania Woodruff

Lehmann to lead Harvard crew with new training approach

Harvard's R C Lehmann arrives in New York to supervise candidates and implement a revised training plan. He favors river rowing over gym and tank sessions, aims to prevent overtraining, and expects a Hudson crew by June to challenge Yale and Cornell. Yale may race Cornell on Thames if feasible.

R. C. Lehmann Harvard New York Anterview Lehmann Goodrich Hudson Yale Cornell Thames

Pin League Crowns Kirby Team With Top 1299 Score

Sudburys sits in second place with 1289 pins as Candle Pin League divisions roll on a revised schedule. Kirby of South Boston leads Division B with 1299, Farrell tops with 279 in a single string, while other teams like the Pythians of Chelsea and the Boylston club post notable totals in a night of ten games.

Kirby Team South Boston Carruth Farrell Kirby Pythians Chelsea Goodbury Columbias Meyers Cambridge Charlie’ Lavis St. James Charlie Lavis Murray & Irwins Jameson Somerville Kirby's Alleys Kirbys Eeeeneeeemoeneseone Bowler Ferguson Eeeeeeverensesee Potter Eeeasseewrreeeere McClaverty Ccesseseres McMackin S.eecseseees Baver Purringtom DunCal Eeeceeeeeseeecws Burton Asecececesseseres Cahill Eeseaesereeereeere Daly Ssseevesees Murray & Irwin Murray & Mam McGrath Wheeler Finnegan Orecessveerees Jim Donnelly Eseseseees Montgomery ST BY Babonnelly Murray & Irwin Independents Sweeney Euemeeesseareree Medsna Essereseesere Denia Ury Ae ‘Towler Libby Libby Eewereeeneaererre Wats Curtis Sevesesees

Roxbury Latin 4 Dedham High 0 in Brookline clash

Roxbury Latin defeats Dedham High 4 to 0 on Brookline Common to edge toward Southern Division title. Maynard scores a second half touchdown after Ticknor rushes to the 2-yard line. Dedham battles but falls short against Roxbury’s advancing play. Attendance 700.

Roxbury Latin Dedham High Brookline Common Dedham Roxbury Boys Roxbury Ticknor Maynard Young Colby Paul McGlashen Brennan Farmer Sks Baker Rt Mahern Tickpor Secce Cseesesesesereeeers Ogilby Boyce Brookline Linesimen Colby and Boyd

Colby Beats Bowdoin In Classic 16 to 0 Gridiron Clash

Colby defeated Bowdoin 16 to 0 in Waterville as Colby’s teamwork and criss cross running overwhelmed Bowdoin. Rice Alden and Brooks starred for Colby while Stanwood Moulton and Clark led Bowdoin. Spectators from U. of M. and Brunswick witnessed the game.

Waterville Colby- Bowdoin Bowdoin Colby Rice Alden Brooks Stanwood Moulton and Clark Peaches U. of M Brunswick

Harvard Second Eleven at Andover Football Clash

Harvard second eleven met Phillips Academy at Andover on November 4 in a game of college prep football. The contest featured early strong play from Harvard with multiple drives stalling near the goal line while Phillips Academy answered with disciplined defense and a steady running game. The result reflected a close, competitive encounter typical of preparatory school fixtures.

Clover Bull Harvard Burdick Andover Harvard Second Eleven Phillips An

Boxing Bouts Postponed in Schenectady Tonight

In Schenectady New York on November 3 boxing bouts scheduled for tonight were postponed to next Wednesday due to Mohawk Athletic Club failing to secure a charter.

Schenectady N. Y Mohawk Athletic Club

Ex league stars on staff seek two more additions

Milwaukee houses fifteen ex league players on its staff and negotiations for two more. Patsey Donovan is tipped to wear a Cincinnati uniform next season while DeMontreville has not missed a Washington game in two years.

Milwaukee Patsey Donovan Cincinnati DeMontreville Washington Sunday Post New Engan Lilly Boston Guinette James A. Murphy Slocum James A. R. Elliott Fred Gilbert Chicago E. C. Bredin F. EB. Bacon Catford Charley Kilpatrick

East Boston Athletic Club Aids Football Teear In Training

The piece notes football practice at Campello by Brockton and Yale coaches concerns over Cadwalader's retirement. It mentions Cavanaugh at Dartmouth, Princeton strength, Bolles at Boston College, Yale Princeton freshman game cancellation, and BC versus Newtowne practice at OCherles River Park with various players named in passing.

East Boston Anthony Hope Oxford Campello Perkins Park Brockton Yale Cadwalader McBride Cavanaugh Dartmouth Tigers Princeton Bolles Boston College Whitman A. A Yale-Princeton Newtowne Ocherles River Park Cutten Preacher Chadwick

Newtown Club Visits Geldon Club In Massachusetts Meet

Newtown Club of Cambridge visited Geldon Club of Everett for the Massachusetts inter club tournament. The clubs split events with Newtown winning bowling, Glen dons taking billiards and whist. Newtown led early with a 908 string, trailing by 106 pins.

Newtown Club Cambridge Geldon Club Everett Massachusetts Glendons Newtownes Small Newtown Clark

Brooklyn Women Lead Unique Bowling League Scene

The article notes Brooklyn as possibly the only U S city with a women’s bowling league. It highlights Commonwealth Bicycle Club women’s Monday gatherings, a shift toward candlepin play, top players like Charley Kink and Johnnie Shaw, and teams in Fall River New Bedford Providence and nearby towns. It mentions Hall holding a three string record, Ralph Clark as Old Colony champion, Dan Brown bowling for Brown Durrell, and Knowles posting 278 in a candlepin game.

Brooklyn Commonwealth Bicycle Club Charley Kink Johnnie Shaw Whitman Hall Ralph Clark Dan Brown South Bostons Maldens Brown, Durrell Company Dan Mercantile League Knowles Carruth Carruths Back Bay Trinity Court Dartmouth Street J. H. McCarthy Jefferson & Reynolds Alleys Trinity Alleys

Boxing Gossip Sets Referees for Waldorf A C Show

Brooklyn Jimmy Carroll named referee Gus Tuthill official timer Johnny Dunn announcer for four ten round bouts at the former Broadway A C. Matches include Ward Barrett 115 lbs Patterson Hannigan 122 lbs Leon Dever 118 lbs Ryan Peterson 140 lbs.

Brooklyn Jimmy” Carroll Waldorf A. C New York Gus Tuthill Johnny Dunn Broadway A. C Jack Ward Billy Barrett Frank Patterson Jack Hannigan Benny Leon Johnny Dever Tommy Ryan Harry Peterson D. S A. C Maspeth L. I Peter Maher Jim Corbett Maher Corbett Kid McCoy Homer Selby San Francisco Peter Jackson Charley Johnson Buffalo Billy Gabig Johnstown Penn Inquirer Bill Edwards Jack Slavin Johannesburg South Africa Dick Moore Pat Raedy Washington England Dick O’brien Spike Sullivan Patsy Haley Joe Elms Dave Sullivan Tommy White Jimmy Barry Pat Daly Paddy Purtell Paddy Ryan Honolulu Roanoke Tom O'Rourke Walcott George Dixon Lavigne Parson Davies Fitz Picture Syndicate Walter Long Roanoke Club Steve Mahoney Charley McCoy Charlestown Island City A. C New Orleans McPartland Bob Allen Timmy Kearns Manchester N. H Hach Tommy Tracy Griffo St. Louis Coliseum George’ Sommers John Campbell Pottsville Campbell Sommers Tim Kearns Mullin & Winter's School Broadway South Boston

Election talk and campaign trail in Massachusetts division

A newspaper excerpt covers election hopes for chief consul candidate Sterling Elliott in the Massachusetts Division of the L A W a campaign recount and voter appeals. It notes circulating circulars attacking Elliott and alleges misdeeds by opponents while recounting a history of the A C Co and arguments over a bicycle bill.

Press Cycle Club Backing Elliott Despite Opposition Claims

Secretary Austin W. Pease states the Boston club favors Elliott in the chief consulship race. He notes that a president and some members once opposed him, but canvassing shows two thirds of L A W members will vote Elliott. J E Towne, Co. W Four drinmer, and Warner Demond corroborate.

Elliott Press Cycle Club of Boston Austin W. Pease The Press Co. Co Pease Club J. E. Towne Co. W. Fourdrinier Warner Demond

Word From Elliott Backed By Dwyer On Baggage Bill

Dwyer, pivotal in presenting the Massachusetts bicycle baggage bill to the House, defends Sterling Elliott against criticism. He notes Elliott attended all committee and railroad board meetings and that any compromise was the best possible given Boston wheel men’s limited interest. He cites Senator Quinn as introducer and asserts he tracked supporters and opponents.

Sterling Elliott Massachusetts L.A. W E Watt Returning Board Henry C. Nickerson Election Committee Mr. Nickerson Henry ©. Nickerson Associated Cycling Clubs D. J. Dwyer House Williams Sterling Emiiott Josiah Dean Awent Quinn Boston Daily Press Senate Committee Board of Railroad Commissioners Boston Hams Dean

Bicycle notes and club updates from Brighton article

The notice says the driveway entrance from Commonwealth Avenue to the Reservoir opposite Lake Street in Brighton is closed as dangerous for cyclists. It lists the A C C bowling committee members and notes chairman Jackson will convene after acceptances. Also mentions the Morgan Wright repair shop move to Boylston Square, a Lovell Diamond 98 model arriving at Broad Street, and Kan garoo Road Club prize winners at Jamaica Plain with recipients McLaughlin Lynn Ellis and Molleson.

Commonwealth Avenue Lake Street Brighton Joseph A. Jackson Massachusetts B. C Mr. Rourk Waltham C. C G. F. Newhall Roslindale C. C H. H. Wheeler Roxbury B. C D. G. Story Jackson Morgan & Wright Boylston Square Washington Street Boylston Lovell Broad Street Jamaica Plain School Street J. H. McLaughlin Lynn H. A. Ellis E. P. Molleson Medfield

Joe Sullivan Dies at 37 Prince Street Home

Joseph D. Sullivan former St. Louis Browns player died yesterday morning at his Charlestown home from consumption. Funeral planned for today. His baseball career began with the Clydes in 1890 and included Providence Syracuse Albany and Troy before joining Washington and later Philadelphia in 1894. He was traded on June 28, 1896, and did not play last season due to ill health.

Joseph D. Sullivan St. Louis Browns Prince Street Charlestown Sullivan Clydes Providence Syracuse Albany Troy Washington Philadelphia

Maine League Roller Polo Notes Highlight Local Talent

Augusta hosts roller polo before games as Jim Phaicn of Bath leads skilled players in Maine League. Dick Furbush to captain Lewiston, Furby to play halfback, Leighton may referee in the big league, and Bath signs John Burgess from Fall River as a new tend. An event at Fall River Club included gifts of a gold watch and cuff buttons.

Augusta Jim Phaicn Bath Big Boys Jack Chapman Meriden Conn Fred Klobedanz Fall River Dick Furbush Lewiston Dave Tarrant Walton Fitzgerald Connell John McKay Woburn Salem Providence White John Burgess Fall River City Fall Rive Jim Murtaugh

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Elevan Johnston Jaynes J. Lawrence Holden Adams Hallowell Cornell Sth Sudburys McCarthy Alleys Jefferson Brookline Street Prospect Centrals Noble Nobles City Hall World OF Sport Dawson Eeeeseereereses Nosgen Ceeeewe Eesee Munroe Eevee Wott Tees Callaghan Eesesesees Bheehan Scccseseseves Tuiner Cscceeeveseveees Murphy Eseeeeseess Eee McCarthy Oyeer Sewer Eeerseeeenee Ryan Wilby Grun Kirkwood Nichola Bowling Gassip Woodbury SCF Eno D. K. Mig dLaReda Mass Flight MR. Wickerson A. C. Co Jack Fecitt Dorntee Fecitt Spencer Williams Armstrong Dorgtee Messrs Josiah Dean Charles Percival Sterling Elliot Elliot P. C. C. Attitude Bicycle Notes Joe Sullivan Roller Polo Notes Cnre
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