Boxing Gossip and Upcoming Matches at Criterion Club
The column predicts a close Sullivan Briggs bout with both men capable and fit for next Friday’s card. It notes other planned bouts including Fitzpath vs Jordan and Marrow vs Butler, plus various match requests from Boston to Manchester seeking 105 to 138 pound competitors and a Hoffman showcase featuring O Rourke and Leonard.
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Dave Sullivan
Jimmy Briggs
Palmer
Criterion Club
Sullivan
Briggs
Jack Hamilton
Jack Fitzpath
Billy Jordan
Jim Marrow
John F. Butler
Henry Lewis
Washington Street
John Lawrence Sullivan
Esquire
Jim Corbett
Champ
John
Harvard Questioned on Kings Status Ahead of Penn Game
In Cambridge rumors swirl that Harvard center E. O. King may be ineligible after claims he played four years on a varsity team at Indiana State College, raising questions from Pennsylvania and Yale. Harvard disputes the charge and King continues to play as manager Ames confirms the inquiry.
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Pennsylvania
Cambridge
E. O. King
Crimson
Harvard
Yale
King
Ames
Kernan
Harvard Varsity Back In Lineup Amid Open Practice
King again in Harvard varsity lineup yesterday as Soldiers Field gates opened for an open practice. A short session drew undergraduates to watch a practice game between the varsity and freshmen. Two touchdowns were scored by the varsity, a blocked kick and a long Whitman run noted.
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Stillman
Hodges
Marshall
Whitman
Harvard
Stilman
Varsity
Knowlton
King
Soldiers Field
Salem fitness push with O Rourke and Leonard new York visit
In Salem on Monday evening November 17, O Rourke is dating his work in Cambridge while Leonard works at the Charlesbank. Leonard has sent to New York for his famous brother Mike who will come here to finish Tim. They will conclude the work in Salem. B H Benton Rob Roy.
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Salem
O'Rourke
Cambridge
Leonard
Charlesbank
New York
Mike
Tim
B. H. Benton
Rob Roy
Danish West Indian Stock Subscriptions Fail
In Copenhagen on November 5 the Danish West Indian Company failed to attract sufficient investment as only one fifth of the 1 million dollar nominal capital was subscribed despite royal endorsements by King Christian and Crown Prince Frederick. Promoters vow to appeal to European royalty for backing while banks and a few individuals may finance losses amid a treaty rejection influencing the sale to the United States.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Christian
Frederick
Danish West Indies
George
Greece
Alexandra
Czarina
Russia
United States
Jockey Reiff Sues La Vie au Grand Air for Libel
Paris on November 5 American jockey J Reiff filed a libel suit against La Vie au Grand Air alleging defamatory assertions about his professional honesty connected to his license withdrawal. He denies pulling Saint Saurge at the St. Cloud races and the case is set for November 26.
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Paris
J. Reiff
la Vie Au Grand Air
Reiff
Saint Saurge
St. Cloud
Mystic Valley Games Cancelled Due to Undersized Pins
Secretary Charles E. Crowther announces Mystic Valley league opening matches were cancelled after discovery that pins were undersized. The schedule will push to the last week of the season during Feb 9 to avoid further disruption. A rules committee meeting will decide if the Feb 9 match with A. A. and the Charles Town Club is voided.
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Charles E. Crowther
Charlestown
Freshmen suffer injury as Barnard opens scoring in tight encounter
In a closely contested centre field display Barnard opened with a goal while White the freshmen big centre sustained an ankle injury and was carried off late. The lineup followed.
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Barnard
White
Debating South Africa aid in Commons places 40 million grant
In London tonight Generals Botha and Delarey and ex President Schalk Burger witnessed a Commons debate on the civil service estimate. The measure aims a 40 million dollar grant to aid the Transvaal and Orange River Colony this financial year as the vote ends in approval. Colonial Secretary Chamberlain urged a hopeful view and pledged liberal compensation for Natal and Cape Colony loyalists if funds prove insufficient.
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London
Botha
Delarey
Schalk-Burger
House of Commons
Transvaal
Orange River
Chamberlain
South Africa
Imperial
Natal
Cape Colony
Vidal to die for murders in Nice
Henry Vidal confessed to the wanton murder of two women and to attempts to kill others. A Nice, France court sentenced him to death today, finalizing the punishment for his crimes.
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Nice
France
Henry Vidal
Lawyer barred for taking fees from both sides in Smalley case
In Somerville Police Court Judge Wentworth ordered Attorney Frederick J. Banks to withdraw from a case on trial charged with taking fees from both sides. The matter involved Herbert J. Smalley accused of neglecting his wife and making threats. Banks represented the complainant, Mrs. Smalley.
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Somerville
Wentworth
Frederick J. Banks
Herbert J. Smalley
Banks
Mrs. Smalley
Boston Latin Defeats Cambridge Latin 24 to 0 in Prep League
Boston Latin outclassed Cambridge Latin at Locust street grounds 24 to 0. Boston Latin scored three first half touchdowns and Laughlin kicked three goals. Cambridge rallied in the second half to prevent more than one touchdown. Key players included Hanley Brennan O'Donnell for Boston Latin and Taft Hopewell Conlin for Cambridge Latin. Time 15 and 20 minute halves.
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Locust Street Grounds
Boston Latin
Cambridge Latin
Cambridge
Laughlin
Hanley
Brennan
O'Donnell
Taft, Hopewell
Conlin
B. L
Go. i
Teewards
Macy O'Donnell
Bey Hopewell
E. Rey Hurd Littlefield
Witherby
Brown Defeats Tufts In 45 To 12 NCAA Style Gridiron Clash
Brown trounced Tufts 46 to 12 in Providence, though the report cites a 45 12 score. Brown played mostly reserves yet opened holes in Tufts line with Savage Sheehan and Lynch standing out. The roster lists Brown players including Cook Morria Connell Fay Conner Savage and many others. Tufts’ scattered threat came only in backfield miscues.
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Providence
R. I
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Tufts
Savage
Sheehan
Lynch
Cook
Morria
Ceee Ceesersensese Rees L E
C. Connell
Fay
Conner Savage
Pauticy Roberts
L. G
Galarneau Colter
Celhawep
Gobb
Chrisholm
Knowlton Sheehan
R. T
McMahon Price
Groton School tumbles St Mark's 36 to 0 in rout
Groton School dominated St. Mark's with a 36 to 0 victory after controlling play from start to finish. D Starr at quarterback stood out for Groton while Colman led St. Mark's. A victory bonfire and fireworks were planned. Miss Alice Roosevelt witnessed the game with her brothers at the Groton home of James Lawrence.
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Groton
St. Mark’s
D. Starr
Colman
Alice Roosevelt
James Lawrence
Pennsylvania Team to Camp at Woodlawn Park Hotel Auburndale
The Pennsylvania squad will arrive in Boston and base at the Woodlawn Park Hotel in Auburndale, with 45 rooms reserved. Harvard fears the outcome of Saturday’s game, noting missing players Jones and Bowditch and Pennsylvania’s strong lineup. A Boston Latin win seems likely in Preparatory league while Hopkinson’s crippled squad may postpone their game with Boston Latin.
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Auburndale
Harvard
Jones and Bowditch
Brace
Philadelphia
King
Dartmouth
Brown
Manchester
N. H
New Songs for Harvard Rally to Beat Penn State Yale
Harvard students tune up for football season with militant songs aimed at Penn and Yale. The Crimson’s repertoire expands, featuring lines like Penn’s tired and Oh The old Pennsy team, set to familiar tunes, as Harvard schedules Ens Nov. 22 and grows crowd energy.
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Harvard
Pennsylvania
Yale
Crimson University
Warward
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Crimson
Penn
Ens
Canada’s Stubbs Defeats Cline 41 to 40 in Billiards Shock
In the three cushion handicap tourney at the Hub Billiard Palace William Stubbs of Canada edged Harry Cline of Philadelphia 41 to 40 after a 60 to 40 handicap. Cline was to play 60 to Stubbs’s 40.
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Hub Billiard Palace
William Stubbs
Canada
Harry Cline
Philadelphia
Cline
Stubbs
Swamp Root Promises Kidney Cure for Women
An editorial promotes Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder ailments in women, noting many cases misattribute symptoms to womb trouble. It offers free sample bottles by mail from Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York and urges readers to mention the Boston Daily Post.
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DR. Kilmer & CO
Binghamton
N. Y
Swamp-Root
Binghamton, N. Y
Kilmer & Co
Boston Daily Post
Dr. Kilmer
Conry Kelcher clash drives to recount in ninth district
The ninth district contest between Congressman Conry and Congressman-elect Kelcher moves toward a recount. Conry aims to prove fraud and may urge a full congressional inquiry, with recounts planned in Wards 1 2 8 and others. Witnesses and legal costs are covered by Congress as the process likely stretches months.
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John A. Kelcher
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Kelcher
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Boston
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East
Dorchester
Public land fraud probes target Nebraska entries
The Interior Department suspends with a view to cancellation numerous alleged fraudulent land entries in Nebraska by soldiers widows. A transfer scheme involving cattlemen is charged, with W. N. Lesser of Iowa suspended and Colonel John S. Mosby leading a quiet Nebraska investigation. About 45 to 50 entries, each for 160 acres, are involved.
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Interior Department
Nebraska
W. N. Lesser
Iowa
John S. Mosby
General Land Office
Palma Tablets Promise Quick Reversal of Dull Eyes
Sunken eyes with half moons under them are claimed to signal suffering and nerves decay. Palma Tablets are advertised to remove the cause, brighten eyes, clear the brain, and calm nerves. Priced 50 cents per box, 12 boxes for $5 with guarantee. Sold by Walker-Rintels Drug Co and numerous Boston area outlets.
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B. F. Bradbury
Beach St
Harrison Ave
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School St
Washington St
F. Eaton
Friend St
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Tremont
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