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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1898
Page
9
A Cambridge Harvard summary highlights captain Benjamin Dibblee and star backs as key figures on a large Harvard squad with strong weight and speed. It details each player's position, height, weight, class year, and notable prior play, noting Dibblee’s leadership and Reid’s open field skill as essential assets.
The article weighs matchups between Harvard and Pennsylvania players like Mills Haughton Donald Carnett and Dibbice and Warren. It notes end plays, line pressure, and punting under wind conditions with Daly Dibblee and Gardner as key figures shaping the expected battle.
D T Sample of Sample's Installment Company in Washington Pennsylvania reports chronic catarrh relief after using Agnew's Catarrhal Powder. He credits near instant relief and calls it the one good thing for his case provided by BE Woodward and Co and Sheppard Co with addresses listed.
Pennsylvania's team features top veterans from scientific schools with strong records. John Outland, captain, is a medical school student class of 00 and previously played halfback and fullback before joining Pennsylvania.
Coach Woodruff of Pennsylvania says Goodman will play through a thigh bruise and the team is in fine shape. He notes Harvard showed strong play early this season and fears fast Harvard backs if they gain a start. The squad has been resting at Woodland Park Hotel and remains confident about the upcoming game.
Harvard football figures express mixed views on a Pennsylvanian upset or Cambridge victory. Personalities including William H. Lewis Bob Wrenn Norton Shaw Madison Gonterman James Knox and Frank Mason discuss defense guards back play punting and likely outcomes.
Police report a surge in missing persons cases including two Dorchester painters William Johnson and William Hines last seen sailing from Savin Hill October 23 to Fort Warren. Also missing are Annie McIntyre Mary Keough Mamie Osgood Warren Whiting Alonzo Hughes 14 Fred Thayer Ovila Blondin and others from Boston area addresses with descriptions and last-seen details.
MacMasters writes to the Post promising a Harvard surprise against Penn at Soldiers Field. He details physical condition improvements including salt water baths and a restricted milk and ale regimen. He praises the captain and predicts a tough, well conditioned Harvard team with a bold game plan.
Trainer M C Murphy and Captain John Outland of the Pennsylvania team issued statements ahead of the big game. Murphy said the squad is in fine shape and expects a close, hard-fought test with no walk-overs, noting different systems from Harvard and Woodruff directing on-field work. Outland added the team has rested well and will be in top form, acknowledging a tough schedule with Harvard the only truly big game and recalling a recent strong Chicago showing.
James H. Aldrich, released today after serving a two year term for stealing 27000 from the Kansas City Fort Scott and Memphis railway where he worked as paymaster, is immediately re arrested on a warrant from the American Surety Company which had stood his bond and must cover the shortage. The term served was under the good behavior rule.
Aldrich, 45, was arrested in Kansas City on three indictments on a single count. The surety company will pursue two remaining counts. Bail is expected from wealthy local friends who also plan to fund the defense. He is well known in club and business circles and has a wife and child.
An old advertisement touts Dr Burn's Cough Syrup as regularly taken to ward off asthma attacks. The claim notes a dosage of two drops per day.
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