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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1909

Page

13

Exeter and Andover Game the Big Event Among School Teams

Chelsea Square five in the Greater Boston league set season records against Pilgrim on home alleys. The team totaled 1580 across three strings with every member scoring 99 or better in the second string and a 574 single string record. Harrington led with 378 points, a new mark, as Chelsea Square won the first two games and secured the rolloff after a third string tie.

Chelsea Square Boston Pilgrim Harrington Johnny O’brien English High Exeter BE. H Andover

Exeter and Andover Set For 29th Classic Showdown

Exeter and Andover meet at Plimpton Field in the 29th game between the academies. Both squads are in peak physical condition with star players from Boston backgrounds, including Exeter’s Johnny O'Brien at quarterback. Injuries may limit key BEHS alumni, but supporters flood in from Boston suburbs.

Andover Exeter Plimpton Boston Sid Peet Connor

Tech Wins Cross Country Meet Over Harvard 62 to 27

Tech defeats Harvard in a four mile cross country race 62 to 27. H G Watkins of Tech wins by 65 yards with a time 1 minute 13 2 5 seconds behind last year’s record despite a strong wind. Captains Jacobs Withington and Benson figure among top finishers.

Tech Harvard H. G. Watkins H.S. Benson Watkins Jcobs Highland Club West Roxbury Watkins and Mills Withington Viets Harvey Benson Jacobs Crimson Star Larz Anderson Hill Benson H. S. Benson P. R. Withington E. C. Jacobs L. O. Mills E. L. Viets R. D. van Alstine K. Cartwright P. D. White

Boxing items from the Armory Club bouts and matchups

The piece outlines purse details for Johnson vs Jeffries and schedules at the Armory Club including Jack Sullivan vs Porky Flynn and Jimmy Walsh’s followers predicting a win over Tommy O'Toole. It notes preliminaries with George Alger, Max Baker, Eddie Shevlin, Mike Cunningham, and others, plus Johnson's reluctance to fight Langford and a planned Sullivan Gardner match for Oct 30, 1910.

Harry Lewis Jimmy Gardner Armory Club Jack Twin) Sullivan Porky Flynn Jimmy Walsh Tommy O'Toole Jimmy George Alger Max Baker Eddie Shevlin Roxbury Mike Cunningham Lewiston Jack Johnson Sam Langford Joe Woodman Johnson Jeffries Langford New York Evening World Armory A.A Mike Twin Sullivan

Brookline High Defeats Cambridge Latin 5–0 in Prep League Clash

Brookline High School defeated Cambridge Latin School 5 to 0 at Griggs Field to claim the first leg of the Preparatory league race. In a second half burst, Haven Mason and Captain O Hearn combined on a 50 yard pass to Hammer for the only score.

Brookline High School Griggs Field Brookline Cambridge Latin School Cambridge Cambridge Warriors F. O’hearn J. O’ Hearn Grant Haven Mason O’hearn

High School of Commerce Wins Gridiron Classic 6–5

The High School of Commerce defeated Boston College High 6 to 5 in a fast game yesterday. Touchdowns by Norton and Coughlin, with Kelseth converting the score, highlighted a tight showdown. Umpire Karney of Holy Cross and Referee Triggs oversaw a 20 minute half, with 250 in attendance.

The High School of Commerce Boston College High Shidauad W. Gieisé Rogers Froisoeds McCarthy Rumpf Gilbride Norton Geese Ce Eens Guus l. E Mullin Wiigins Wales Dace Q B Syst Phas D. Bes McCarthy

Nelson to Describe Football View in Sunday Post

Battling Nelson world lightweight champion will share impressions of football with readers of the Sunday Post tomorrow. The Harvard Cornell game will be witnessed and his exclusive Boston Post story will present the champion’s views on the sport.

Nelson Sunday Post Boston Post MacLean Packey McFarland Ad Wolgast Johnny Summers Freddie Welsh England Lew Powell Dave Deshler Deshler McFarland Boston Harvard

Cornell Night Draws 300 Alumni to Lenox Hotel

About 300 Cornell alumni gathered at the Lenox Hotel for an enthusiasm meeting with oldtimers while the varsity team missed the event. Players were sent home by trainer Jack Moakley to rest for this afternoon's game. The late smoker featured speakers and boosters predicting a strong season showing.

Cornell Lenox Jack Moakley

Dorchester Club Stages Ten Match Races at Franklin Field

The Dorchester Gentlemen's Driving Club has scheduled ten match races and a time trial today at Franklin Field Speedway. The programme showcases ten head to head events with an additional attempt against the clock to conclude the program.

Dorchester Gentlemen's Driving Club Franklin Field Hub Theatre

Stone School Routs Volkmann 14–0 At Allston

Stone School dominates Volkmann at Volkmann Field Newbury Street team holds the visitors to no scoring. Stone scores in the first period after a Volk mann fumble and again in the second on steady rushing. Jack Hyde Safety for Volkmann and Kelley Sproule touchdowns lead Stone to victory. Umpire Woodlock referee Burleigh field judge Fallon time 20 minute halves.

Volkmann Stone Volkmann School Allston Newbury Street Jack Hyde Ainsworth McGrath L. E Pinanski Whearty Hunt 1. T Ccceseces Sk. T Gregory L. Pay Hives Tyre Tecusece Debe Barrett Redman PU Isa Bes Lotke Kendall Ey Bisa Tan Oriel Mackay Day Clark Curtis Hunvewell Rae Q. B Soule Bryant BuMipus Hunneman Emergeries Venesas Hyde Protic F. B McCaffrey Kelley Sproule Hyde

Boston Theatre Week Gossip Highlights Palm of Stage

The Boston stage buzz lists Grace George at Hollis in A Woman's Way followed by Lillian Russell in The Widow's Might. Majestic hosts The Rose of Algeria then The White Sister with Viola Allen. Tremont runs The Love Cure with Ross and Abarbanell. Three Twins to run at Boston Theatre until Nov 27 with The Circus Man to follow.

Grace George Hollis Lillian Russell Algeria Majestic Viola Allen Henry W. Savage Boston the Tremont Charles J. Ross Lina

Deshler Chases Nelson for Lightweight Title Bid

Boston boxing scene shifts as Dave Deshler signs with Alec MacLean and posts 1000 toward a 5000 side bet to meet champion Battling Nelson. Nelson requests elimination bouts after April, citing readiness and a history of defenses, while promising to watch Harvard football today and share impressions tomorrow.

Boston Battling Nelson Dave Deshler Cambridge Alec MacLean Matty Baldwin Charlestown MacLean Deshler Nelson Brewster

Many School Games Today Across Several Cities

Exeter hosts a boy’s rivalry with Waltham against Newton as anticipated crowd levels rise. Somerville faces Malden with both teams seeking a rebound after recent struggles. Chelsea sends 800 fans to Everett while Dorchester High shifts to Salem to meet Witch City. Mechanic Arts versus Boston Latin promises a tight League matchup.

Exeter Waltham Newton Somerville Dorchester High Malden Malden Field Chelsea Everett Lowell High Rindgs Salem Witch City Mechanic Arts Boston Latin Milton Academy Brown & Nichols Milton Milton High Arlington High Arlington St. John’s Prep Danvers Melrose High

Radcliffe Girls Sweep Cambridge Hockey Showdown 2-1

Radcliffe College’s hockey squad defeated Newton High School 2-1 on a Cambridge field behind Bertrim Hall. Louie Hodge scored both goals in a display of sharp passing and teamwork that thrilled Radcliffe and Newton supporters.

Radcliffe College Newton High School Bertrim Hall Cambridge Louie Hodge Radcliffe

Tech Field Day Yields Freshmen Football Win At 3 To 0

In the field day contest concurrent with the cross country run the freshmen clinched first overall for the third time, securing a 3 to 0 football victory and the tuts of war. The relay race was captured by the sophomores.

Tech Institute

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