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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1901
Page
3
Wellesley freshmen embrace hockey under Miss Florence Applebee with a dozen players practicing daily on campus. Regular teams are not yet formed as captains rotate and skills build toward amateur class contests, aided by strict training and limited provisions.
An Ithaca firm touts HYOMEI as a fast cure for catarrhal colds and offers outfits, balm, and a booklet. The ad claims relief within hours and promotes inhalation, stressing safety and home use.
State Detectives conclude John J. Abele was killed away from Plum Island and his body carried to the beach to stage a drowning. The 42 year old deaf man lived furtively, saving thousands in 15 bank books, and was last seen wandering the coast with brothers seeking his hideaway. A mysterious man and woman seen near the island before the body was found are being pursued.
Mick Young is quoted on the National League fate amid talk of A. G. Spalding as next president. The NL is blamed for declines with Washington connections suspected. Wahoo Sam Crawford has signed with Cine l. Jesse Burkett may return to the NL, while rumors swirl around Stallings and Detroit exits.
The Yachtsman outlines a radical new America's Cup challenger named Diver's Joy. An American skimming dish with a bulbed fin, it features 80 ft waterline, 32 ft 6 in beam, 21 ft 6 in draft, and a 139-ton displacement. Topsides tumble inboard to reduce windage, with a 14 000 sq ft salt spread on 89 ft waterline.
At Aqueduct track it was announced that William Co. Whitney will hire Nash Turner for 1902 at 118 pounds. Tommy Bruns and Turner top salaries near 10 000 dollars, with Cochran valued at 10 000. James R. Keene signs William Shaw for two years, with Shaw likely earning at least fifteen thousand dollars plus usual fees.
Alexander Theriault faces murder charges for the March 11 Pare killing near Asquith station in northern Somerset. Jury sworn. 23 witnesses testified, detailing body discovery, rifle jacket and finances of the deceased, plus testimony from Silvere Gaudet and others.
Representatives of the O Connell Gaelic football team of Boston called at the Post last night and issued a challenge to the Garryowen team to play a match on Thanksgiving Day. Details to be agreed at a meeting of captains and managers of the teams to be held at the Post tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock.
Harvard's football team conducted a brilliant practice, scoring seven times against the scrub and exhibiting fast, powerful plays. Key scorers included Cutts, Putnam, Gowdrich, Mifflin, Ristine, and Peindicht, with Campbell, Graydon, and the line opening gaps for long gains. The 55 minute scrimmage featured new tricks and solid defense by the varsity, with notable injuries and a large coaching staff observing.
Columbia University football thrashed Georgetown College 18 to 0 at the Polo Grounds New York on November 5. Weekes scored two touchdowns Berrien added another Morley kicked all three goals. Columbia dominated from start to finish with Weekes’s hurdling a standout feature.
In a rough championship match at South End grounds, the Garryowens of Cambridge beat the Celtics of Malden 4 to 1, winning the New England title and a side bet. The game featured strong team play, late scoring, and a tense finish in fading light.
Salem beat Portland 6 to 4 on the road. Key players included Wodtke Murphy and Heffernan. Stops credited to Mallory Heffernan with 40 and player Cotter noted for fouls. referee Conley, timer Porter, attendance 510.
The Smith Patterson team defeated the C A Browning squad two games to one in a Mercantile Bowling League match last night. Two games were decided in favor of Smith Patterson with Browning taking the remaining set.
Testimonies from C F Given Edward Laws and Julian Weisslitz extol Peruna for catarrh and throat or bronchial issues. They claim rapid relief, renewed strength, and lasting benefit after using the remedy. Readers urged to write Dr Hartman for free advice if unsatisfied.
Louisville report highlights Mrs Ella Pepper as the driving force behind Colonel James E. Pepper’s esteemed stable. After a health setback, Mrs Pepper assumed control, transferring entries and expanding ownership. Her shrewd purchases, including Kantaka from Pierre Lorillard, boosted the operation to prominent turf status with Dorchester Cup impact abroad.
The Jeffries Ruhlin match in San Francisco next Friday night is priced to attract limited turnout with gallery seats at $2 and ringside at $20. Corbett jokes about a $1000 commission to pit himself against Jeffries, a pairing Jeffries rejects. Maher and Brooks Reagan bouts are noted, with Maher eyeing a future title shot if he wins. Young Corbett’s real name is William Rothwell.
Albert C. Bostwick and Henry Fournier nearly fought after Fournier mocked Alexander Winton’s recent world record for the mile. Westwick tried to punch Fournier but was restrained by friends. L. Robert Lake plans a Europe tour with racing, but a pro class invite curtails it. Alex McLean weighs a Lowell velodrome stake while Maine lumber pitches into a Boston indoor track project. Harrie Walker visits Thorndike after leaving Eclipse management.
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