Jeffries Club Edges Centrals In Interclub Billiards and Bowling
The Jeffries Club of East Boston defeated the Central Club of Malden in the Massachusetts Interclub event at their house. Central won billiards and bowling, while Jeffries took pool and overall match by 14 pins. Hargrave and Daniels led billiards for the visitors with totals around 222 and 241 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffries Club
East Boston
Massachusetts
Central Club
Malden
Hargrave
Henry
Daniels
Centrals
Bailey
Central
Bond
Jeffries
Mackey
Clark
Pennington
Opening of King Pin Lanes Sparks Local Bowling Meet
The King Pin bowling alleys opened last evening with a match between Moore & Wyman and Moses Williams. Moore & Wyman led by three pins after the second string. Nayson topped the lanes with a 261 total amid the excitement of the debut game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore & Wyman
Moses Williams
Nayson
MacAvoy
McIared
Linde Ceeeesesrecesesees
John E B Murray Candle Pin Team Triumphs at McCarthy Alleys
The John E B Murray candle pin team from West Newton won last night at McCarthy Alleys scoring 1206 to West Newton 1129. Murray’s lineup included Peterson, Mike Donovan, and Dunn with Ferguson, and Coggin of West Newton led the visitors with 254.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Eb’ Murray
West Newtons
McCarthy Alleys
Mr. Murray
Peterson
Portland
Mike Donovan
Boston
Murray
Dunn
Ferguson
West Newton
Coggen
John BH. Murrays
Movan
Mercantile League Bowlers Turn Enthusiasm Into Modest Scores
At Boylston alleys last evening the Mercantile League saw low scores as the off night for business bowlers. Dennison Manufacturing led with 2139 pins, John P. Lovell Arms 433 behind, Portmore 463 in a high three-string total, and the Wilson-Larabee squad defeated Winch Bros in the other match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercantile League
Boylston
Dennison Manufacturing Company
John P. Lovell Arms
Portmore
Wilson-Larrabee
Winch Bros
Candle Pin Bowling Highlights From South Boston League
The Kirby candle pin team of South Boston leads the season with strong scores and top performers. G Parrington and Charlie Pierce are noted crack bowlers while Pur Evellene posted a three string total amid a field of sharp players in yesterday’s action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Kirby Candle
South Boston
G Parrington
Charlie Pierce
Tlender
Purevennelle
Harvard Football Practice Behind Closed Gates Before Yale Game
Harvard football held closed practice ahead of Yale with no varsity lineups. Captain Holden and 1888 standout remain with coaches, while 1901 team beat the Barristers 10 to 0 in a 20 minute scrimmage and Shaw caused offside penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Yale
Haughton
Bouve
Holden
Jim Lee
Barristers
Law School
Shaw
Hoxie
Lawrence
Whitney
D. Moore McKay
Sd T
Eastman Shaw
Srqmcor Hallowell
Q. D
G. D
Tyrol Ellis, Taylor
H. B
English High Varsity Faces Hoppy in Decisive South End Game
English High meets Hoppy at the South End grounds this afternoon in a pivotal school football clash coached by former Harvard players. Hoppy, heavier on the line though backs even, uses tricks while English High sticks to straight football. Lineups feature Murphy as captain for English High and Cole as captain for Hoppy with players including Clarke, Seavey, O'Brien, Nickerson, Sherlock, Teevens, and Noyes among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English High
Hoppy
South End
Harvard
Murphy
L. QC
Clarke Dean
Bydd O'Reilly
Brooks, Ware
Teevens
F. B
Seeeaceek D
Noyes
Cornell struggles as injuries plague practice
Ithaca New York November 4 Cornell football practice was poor late in the season with Reed and McLaughlin missing action. McLaughlin out at least a week with a shoulder injury from the Harvard game. Tangiman stood in at left guard and George Young made varsity at quarterback. Morrison scored on a scrubs run after a fumble. varsity had two touchdowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ithaca
N. Y
Cornell
Reed
McLaughlin
Alexandr
Harvard
Dibblee
Tangiman
George Young
Charlie
Morrison
Scrubs
Varsity
Pennsylvania
Brighton High School and Charlesgate A C Gridiron Clash Ends in Brighton Win
Brighton High School and Charlesgate A C met at Pratt's field Allston yesterday afternoon. Brighton scored a 30 yard second half run by Lounsbery to take four points. The game was halted with Charlesgate on the three yard line and Brighton pushed Travis in for a touchdown to tie. The contest was awarded to Brighton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton High School
Charlesgate A. C
Pratt
Allston
Brighton
Lounsbery
Charlesgate
Travis
Walter Camp Returns to Help Yale Football Practice
Yale football held an afternoon practice highlighted by the return of Walter Camp, Yale’s athletic adviser and former coach, who assisted in coaching for the first time this season and received an enthusiastic greeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Yale
Walter Camp
Local football schedule and player changes detailed
Teams from Stoneham Wakefield English High and Happy prepare for games this afternoon at Wakefield and South End grounds. Princeton freshmen change plans to play Yale freshmen, while Croker leaves Boston College. Woburn High travels to Danvers as Brookline and Whitman clubs line up. Brown and Newton A A matched, plus Hyde Park second elevens seek nearby opponents.
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Stoneham
Wakefield
English High
Happy
South End
Boston College
John A. Brewin
Princeton
Yale
New Haven
South Boston A. A
Mission Church of
Whitman
Brookline
Chicago A. A
Auburndale
Peeent
Coline Nesherneah
Knett
Charles River Park
North Shore A. A
Fizdo Park High
Boston
W. G. Nunn
Hyde Park School
Harvard Oarsmen Stir Interest In Lehmann Visit
Five hundred students gathered in Harvard Square Cambridge yesterday to show support for Lehmann and the crew plan. Lehmann with Willis toured the boat house and praised the rowers progress while outlining a April class race and ongoing race-course discussions with Yale and Cornell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard Square
Cambridge
Mr. Lehmann
Willis
Goodrich
George von Utassy
Milton
Lehmann
Holyoke Street
Claverly Hall
Mr. Willis
Harvard
Europe
Whitney
Yale
New Haven
Cornell
Thames
Poughkeepsie
Fencing Championships Open by Boston Athletic Association
The New England division A F L A and Boston Athletic Association host a medals fencing meet on Saturday November 20 in the association gym. Four classes A B C D offer first and second prizes with entry closes November 17. Fees apply to non members. members free. Contact Atherton Brownell for entries at Exeter Street Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Athletic Association
New England
Amateur Fencers’ League of America
A. F
Atherton Brownell
Exeter Street
Boston
Boxing Gossip Promises Nov 17 Open Sparring Series
Amateur boxing schedule moved to Wednesday November 17 at the B A A with open classes at 105 135 145 and heavyweight over 158 pounds weigh in 12 to 1 on the day. Winners receive gold watches. Entries must be registered via John Graham B A A Exeter Street Boston MA with 1 dollars and no entry fee. Entries close November 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Graham
W. H. Plummer
Worcester
Mass
Exeter Street
Boston
Billy O'Donnell
Joe Bernstein
Bernstein
Marty McCue
New York
San Francisco
Solly Smith
McCue
Dick Moore
Nick Burley
Spa A. C
Washington, D. C
Percy Titus
Peter Murphy
Mickey Peach
Victoria
Jim
Dons) Mitchell
Noble
Waterbury
Conn
A. C
Joe Hopkins
Jack O’brien
Walter Campbell
George Siddons
Dave Sullivan
England
Jim Williams
Marylebone
Dave
All England
Illiams
National Sporting Clu
Jack McAuliffe
Jim Carney
Birmingham
Boxing Lessons Offer From Prof. Codfrey in Boston
Prof CEO Codfrey, boxing teacher at 14 Hanover Street Room 6 Boston, advertises a six lesson course for five dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceo. Codfrey
Hanover St
Boston
Curley Bout Delayed. Allen Kearns Card Tonight in Manchester
Haley and Will Curley at Newcastle originally set for November 3 are postponed to November 8. The ten round bout between Bob Allen and Tim Kearns goes ahead tonight in Manchester New Hampshire, drawing a large delegation of Lawrence supporters for Kearns. George V. Tuohy reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haley
Will Curley
Newcastle
Eng
Bob Allen
Tim Kearns
Manchester
N. H
Lawrence
Kearns
George V. Tuohey
Nansen Lectures on Fram Polar Drift in Boston
Dr. Nansen’s Boston visit draws massive crowds as he recounts Fram’s drift near the Pole, ice upheavals, and polar voyages. The lecture contrasts his sea voyage with Peary’s land journey, and a return engagement is planned for December 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fram
Pole
Dr. Nansen
Peary
Nansen's Arrival Inspires a Boston Welcome Poem
Henrik G. Petersen writes of a child named Saga learning courage and endurance from heroes who fought in uneven battles. The verse links Nansen's journey to Norse myth and forebears' deeds, marking a call to be true to oneself and to strive for glory through struggle as America greets Norway's son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saga
Weaenery
Norns
Uid
Verdandi
Skuld
Norway
America
First Boston Division 42 A O H Concert and Ball
The first concert and ball of Division 42 A O H Boston are set for this evening in Roughan Hall Charlestown. Officials from fifty divisions in Boston and notable Irish Nationalists have been invited as guests to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Division 42
Boston
Roughan Hall
Charlestown
Order
First Military Division 40 Concert Social Opens
The Military Division 40 A O H Somerville held its first concert and social at Union Hall Union Square drawing about 900 attendees. Hobbs Orchestra delivered strong music with an Irish and national airs program by the Meagher Fife and Drum Corps of Cambridge. A prize drill between Davitt Guards Somerville and Meagher Guards Boston remained undecided. The grand march featured Captain Thomas Maguire and Miss Mary Mooney followed by prominent couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville
Union Hall
Union Square
Hobbs
Thomas Francis Meagher
Cambridge
Davitt Guards
Meagher Guards
Boston
Thomas Maguire
Mary Mooney
Thomas W. Shaw
James Walsh
Mary O'Keeffe
Edmond Kellber
Annie Kelliher
John F. Couples Burke
Sterling Elliott Faces Opposition in Massachusetts L A W Candidacy
The circular opposition accuses Elliott of awarding a uniform contract to Spalding & Co in exchange for advertising in the L A W Bulletin. Elliott seeks the original contract. no such agreement is found. Elliott maintains strong support as campaigning intensifies across the state with an estimated 8000 votes expected from over 12,000 members before next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Elliott
Massachusetts
Elliott
Spalding Company
Bulletin
D. J. Dwyer
Letter to the editor defends election committee integrity
Spencer T. Williams responds to Sterling Elliott’s claims about the Massachusetts Division L A W 1896 election. He asserts every representative elected was returned by the committee and denies any falsification of returns. Williams also notes Elliott, as former L A W president, arranged a Spalding contract linking advertising in Elliott’s paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Sterling Elliott
Massachusetts
L. A. W. Election Committee
Elliott
A. G. Spalding& Bro
A. G. Spalding & Bro
Spencer T. Williams
Bicycle Notes and Racing Plans Highlight Post
President George Perkins denies any club action favoring candidates for chief consul. Pope Manufacturing reveals next year prices for single chain driven bikes and tandems with a new rear hub brake. Rivierre heads to Atlanta to train for a six day race at Madison Square Garden in December. Indoor racing opens with a fifteen mile match race between Jimmy Michael and Eddie McDuffee for $1000 to winner. Michael to meet Fred Titus in a twenty five mile race with a $1500 purse. Barnaby Blakeslee and Smith pace a Chelsea square to Newburyport triplet. Briegal sails from Chicago to Klondike via El Paso Los Angeles San Francisco Seattle on a sixty pound wheel and luggage setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Perkins
Press Cycling Club
Pope Manufacturing Company
Sunday Post
Gaston Rivierre
Boston
Madison Square Garden
Atlanta
Jimmy Michael
Eddie McDuffee
McDuffee
Michael
Fred Titus
Tom Barnaby
L. D. Blakeslee
Otis W. Smith
Chelsea Square
Newburyport
J. A. Briegal
United States Army
Chicago
Klondike
el Paso
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Seattle
History Club Offers Low Cost Universal History Set
Jordan, Marsh & Co. announces a history club supplying an eight volume universal history set to members at a $1 initial fee. Endorsements come from educators including Dr. Lorimer, President Warren, President Andrews, Dr. Harris, and Dr. Bancroft. Monthly payments are small with a one week trial return and full club fee refund if unsatisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan, Marsh & Co
History Club
Universal History
Lorimer
Tremont Temple
Warren
Boston University
Andrews
Brown University
Harris
United States Commissioner of Education
Bancroft
Phillips Andover
Dentist Dr. W. W. Sheffield Dies at 70 in New London
New London report states Dr. W. W. Sheffield prominent dentist died at 4 a.m. aged 70. He gained wide renown for his tooth crowning patent and his contributions to dental practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Conn
W. W. Sheffield
Sheffield
United States
XLONDIKE Expedition Plans and Crew List
A group prepares to sail for Xlondike with 22 beds on a schooner and provisions for 18 months. Members from Hyannis and Boston include W H Crowell Bert Drew Clifford Bradford and Richard Eltz with a $300 fund for gear. They plan to stay at Cook's Inlet building log huts for a winter stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Crowell
Hyannis
Bert Drew
Clifford Bradford
Boston
Richard Eltz
W. H. Graham
George Bunker
N. Y
Robert McConnell
San Francisco
Gay
Cook’s Inlet
Expedition plans to San Francisco and gold fields
The narrator outlines a venture with provisions and gear bought at a set price leaving a treasury surplus. Joseph Gill is named as fireman for Potter and will run the New England express to Willimantic. Captain Tirrell of Roxbury awaits return. no more men will join the expedition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Gill
Potter
New England Express
Willimantic
San Francisco
Sheldon
Boston
Klondike
Tirrell
Warwick Street
Roxbury
FIRST IN BOSTON Franco-American Club Formed with New Rooms
The Franco-American Club, Boston's first of its kind, was formed yesterday at 1 Boylston place. It will feature a billiard and music room and undergo headquarters renovations. The club aims for social and literary pursuits with meetings, a French chef, and an elaborate cuisine. Officers: President Peter Pomes, Vice-President Alphonse Martineau, Secretary William Williams, Treasurer Robert Fauval, Directors James Roche Gabriel Levy Charles Kingsbury Otis D. Mann Fred Carlyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Boylston Place
Peter Pomes
Alphonse Martineau
William Williams
Robert Fauval
James Roche
Gabriel Levy
Charles Kingsbury
Otis D. Mann
Fred Carlyle
Harvard Varsity Baseball Opens Spring Trip With Tufts
Harvard plans a Southern trip in April and opens with Tufts on April 9, the earliest game in program history. A new 150 by 60 foot baseball cage is under construction at an estimated $11,000, enabling indoor practice as the team awaits a new coach. Edward M. Lewis is hired as permanent coach after Tim Keefe steps aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Tufts
Tim Keefe
Keefe
Williams
Edward M. Lewis
Boston
Owl Club Plans Grand Ball in Maverick Hall
The Owl Club, a social group of twenty five prominent island ward men, has taken quarters in the Columbia Trust building and furnished them at great expense. Their first event is a grand ball in Maverick Hall on Friday, Nov. 19. Officers are William Mahoney resident Frank Killion treasurer and Joel A. Diamond secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owl Club
Island Ward
Columbia Trust
Maverick Hall
William Mahoney
Frank Killion
Jel A. Diamond
Brattleboro Centennial Trophy Shifts to Burlington Company
Brattleboro based Estey Guards have held the marksman trophy for five straight years but an official brigade release confirms Company M of Burlington wins the cen tennial proficiency prize this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brattleboro, Vt
Estey Guards
Brattleboro
Company M
Burlington
Beav er Meadow Golf Records Fall at West Concord
At Beaver Meadow golf links in West Concord Alexander H Find lowered his score from 36 to 34 and R E Conant of Lowell lowered the amateur record from 40 to 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
N. H
Beaver Meadow
West Concord
Alexander H. Findlay
RE. B. Conant
Lowell
Beagle Trials Prize Winners Lead New England Event
Oxford Massachusetts November 4 prizes awarded in New England beagle trials with Franklin Kennel taking Class B and Class C wins. In Class B first went to G W Reed second to A Perry and third to an unnamed participant. Class C saw John G Reed first and Howard Almy second. Class A ran but no prizes were awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Mass
New England
Franklin Kennel
G. W. Reed
A. Perry
John G. Reed
Howard Almy
Guarantee and Free Consultation Offer in Boston Ad
An 1876 Boston advertisement promises guaranteed services and a free consultation at 193 Tremont Street. The snippet notes physician M. D. Read and phrases like Guaranteed and Free Consultation, suggesting a medical or professional listing in a historic page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Read
M. D
Remons Street
Boston
Cuban Skirmish Yields Capture of Brigadier General Munoz
Spanish forces near Ocujala, Santa Clara, report a clash with Cuban troops in which several patriots were killed and Brigadier General Munoz was captured with papers of importance. Also, dynamite exploded near Guasimal as a train passed, causing no casualties, and Cuban leader Pitirri of Guines died recently of illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Asturias
Ocujala
Santa Clara
Munoz
Guasimal
Santa Spiritus
Song Recital at Steinert Hall With Townsend and Miller
Steinert Hall hosted a song recital by Stephen Townsend and Gertrude Miller with an ambitious program including works by Massenet Mozart Tschaikowski and Schubert. Miller a pupil of Gertrude Franklin Salisbury was warmly welcomed and encored. an attentive audience list includes many notable names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Staples Potter
Alan G. Mackintosh
Grace Potter
Charles Utley Thomas
Arthur H. Osgood
I. B. Stimpson
Richardson
Helen Fogler
Marion
Coletta Ryan
Drake
Helen Ryan
C. F. Adams
Fales
H. Carlton Slack
S. B. Field
Pours Bilson
Goingg
Bolff
Loganport Shooting Bee Ends in Double Barrel Fatality
John McIntosh killed Frank Pottmeyer and wounded Wille Edward and Louise Pottmeyer after being ejected from a saloon for drunkenness. McIntosh returned with a double barreled shotgun fired multiple times. all victims survived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Ind
John McIntosh
Frank Pottmeyer
Wille
Edward
Louise Pottmeyer
McIntosh
Frank
William
Louise
Australian George Towns defeats W A Barry on Thames
George Towns of Australia beat English sculler W A Barry in a three mile Thames race. Barry is 9, tall and light. Towns is 28, 5 ft 8 1/2 in, 154 lb. Also noted are amateur swimming records, Harvard coaching appointment, and local sport updates including Arlington Boat Club fire scare and Woburn polo facility issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Towns
Australia
W. A. Barry
Thames
Inquirer
Nottingham
Eng
J. H. Tyers
Ted Lewis
Boston
Harvard Nine
Pierce School
Brookline
Arlington Boat Club
McKay
Sa- Woburn
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Tommy” McCarthy
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Kirby
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Eaton
The
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Dorchester
Bob”’ Loring
999Th Artillery
R. B. Grover
McAllen
J. Lavis
Ned’’ Dickerman
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Mr. Linnehan
Rooter
Murray & Irwin
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High Roller
Whist Central
Ra Ote Jeffries
Lilips
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Menmneeen Seaetekwees Lins
Sever Cotssesen
Dennison
Portmore Eeeeeteeseseee
Keating Eeeseesseseseeeee
Hawes Eaeeeeeereseeetes Oo
Metcalf Seereeseeeeeeane
DS Cevesseseereeene
John P. Lovell
Washburn
WINCH
Ereneeerseres
Bowling Gossip
H. S
Camp
Harvard Oarsinso
B. A. A. Gym
Nansen
Boston & Albany
Gjert Lootz
Sweden
H. C. Hansen
H. N. Lockwood
F. Hjorth
Norwegian Society
Norumbega Society
Viking Club
Lincoln
Essex
Youraine
Copley Hall
Consul Lootz
Fridtjof Nansen
Henrik G. Petersen, M. D
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Spalding CO
Bicycle Notes
Xlondike
Assie F
Morris
Jarters
Ees
Abbie F. Morris
Lewis TE
Sergeant’s Wharf
Klondik
Lwis Tirrel
Beagle
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