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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1895
Page
3
New York Nov 7 James J Corbett arrived in Jersey City and said he would retire from boxing for good. When asked about the title he joked Mey turn it over to Connelly who he said whipped Smith and has a claim on it. Corbett did not seem in strong health.
The Empire Club of Maspeth eyes purses for matchups as boxing chatter covers Billy Smith, Tommy Ryan, Burley, Horan, Scarville, and others. Plans include a Hennessy La Blanche bout in Lynn on Nov 25 and potential clashes with Gallagher Heffernan and Cooney foes noted along with regional stipulations.
Alfred De Oro the Cuban world champion and Grant Eby the American champion will play a 250 point exhibition at Bob Carey’s billiard parlors near Roxbury Crossing after the new building on Columbus avenue extension is completed around December 2. Carey announced the arrangements after a New York visit. The event marks a first meeting of such top players in this city and may precede a major winter US championship among five leading players De Oro Eby Clearwater Powers and Dankleman.
Charlie Ballem writes in The Post defending the Allan line as the best for crew welfare and discipline. He claims Inspector Whitcomb’s son’s story is wrong, laments articles harming Boston cattle trade, notes ships and wharf rents boosted by cattle business, and warns crews may leave Boston as steamship lines follow. Dated November 7.
The University of Pennsylvania faculty athletics committee ruled that teams representing the university must not play on non college grounds without prior permission from the university committee on athletics. The action follows criticism over the New York game with the Boston A. A. and aims to keep football within collegiate bounds, citing physical fitness concerns and preserving the sport from gate money and gambling influences.
Harvard football teams up with Michigan for a Soldiers Field practice as Harvard evenings rally behind the eleven after a Yale setback. Ex captains Waters Lewis and Cranston lead a coaching crowd, with alumni and supporters joining in a bid to rebound and threaten a Thanksgiving tilt with Penn.
Michigan arrives in Auburndale and trains for the Harvard game with 1500 students at the depot sending them off. The Wolverines, undefeated and scoring freely this season, face Harvard at Soldiers Field tomorrow at 3 PM with heavy linemen and a strong quarterback in Bob Wrenn praised by Harvard. Odds favor Harvard two to one, but Michigan supporters wager on victory as the first maize and blue appearance on a Cambridge gridiron.
Chelsea High School defeated Hyde Park High 22 to 0 on Mt Washington grounds yesterday. Chelsea showcased aggressive play and several well executed plays, scoring via touch downs by Benford and Rogers with Cook adding three goals. Hyde Park struggled, argued on field, and threatened to quit before resuming after a conference.
The juniors won the class football championship with a 12 to 0 victory. They played fast hard football, dominated defense, and outplayed their opponents at every point. Strong teamwork and training carried them through, as they went through the game without a substitute. The freshmen displayed plucky effort, contesting every inch despite disadvantage.
In a tight clash describe how the 99 team sought scoring through short plunges and strong defense. Garrison's 30-yard touchdown on a fumbled ball highlighted the effort, while Hallowell's punting and Dibblee's quick clears stood out. The freshmen Adams and Holden showed defense and running, but the line was weak and tackling too high. Scannell scored to seal a 12 to 0 half and final stretch with Warren, Scannell, and Sleeper driving the juniors.
English High won 4 to 0 over Allston yesterday at Pratt's Field after a scoreless first half. Ellsworth scored the touchdown for English High in the early second half, with most gains coming through the middle of Allston's line. Players highlighted include Purtell Ashley Eaton and Callahan for English High and W Parker Richards Goodwin Hyde for Allston.
Dorchester and Franklins clashed on Franklin field in a second meeting of the season. Dorchester triumphed 16 points to 0 with touch downs by Alexander in the second half. For Dorchester OConnell Alexander and Fox starred. for Franklins Geough Putnam and Carpenter shone.
New Haven Nov 7 Captain Thorne led fourteen Yale candidates to a private training table at the New Haven House to restock their meals before the Princeton game. Manager Foote announced ticket applications for the November 23 Manhattan Field clash, with seats issued by November 18 and prices ranging from $2.50 to $1.
Chicago Amateur Athletic team defeated Y. M. C. A. eleven 40 to 0 in Wilmington Delaware on November 7. The game showcased Chicago’s strong offense and defense as they dominated from the opening kickoff. Local fans witnessed a one-sided rout with several long scoring drives and a shutout by the A A S defense.
The Scranton Eastern League Baseball Club franchise was sold by the sheriff for 2180.50. Robert Murray, an attorney, bought it in the interest of President Betts and other directors who were judgment creditors.
The Cambridge Riverside Boat Club hosted an amateur boxing night with a packed house and uneven bouts. Kid Sullivan beat Billy Berkeley in a close opener after a ring delay, then C. C. Girard lost to Bob Montgomery over three rounds while Ike McArthur KO'd by Sullivan. Ben McArthur defeated Mike Brady in a three round match, though Brady fought hard as a game opponent.
Veterans gathered in Crawford House Room 20 for the fifteenth annual reunion of Company A Forty-seventh Regiment M V M. Charles B. Stevens chaired with Col Lucas Marsh and Lt B F Hatch beside him. John H Harlow served as secretary as speeches recalled La Fourche Crossing and school days. Officers elected: President Stevens, Vice-President Wood, Secretary Treasurer Harlow, with G J Bias dell and others on the executive committee.
The Woburn Board of Aldermen heard Forest Hooper a local plumber complain that the Board of Health ordered him to remove standard weight soil pipe and that inspector S H Patten who is a plumber runs his own business while serving as inspector. Hooper also alleges Patten installed the same pipe type Hooper was ordered to remove. The board referred the dispute to the Mayor for settlement while the Health Department seeks 500 dollars. The plumbing inspecting issue is expected to attract interest.
Empire State Bank vault burned on election night was opened and found intact with about 1,000,000 in cash and securities. About 900,000 moved to the Broad way building and 350,000 in cash. Officers secured temporary offices in the old Greenwich Savings Bank building. Contents satcheled to temporary quarters in old Bleecker Street Bank building.
The Ladies' Aid Association of the Soldiers' Home in Chelsea Massachusetts held its regular monthly meeting at Peter Smith Hall. Mrs. William A. Bancroft presided. They voted to host a reception for national president of the Women’s Relief Corps Mrs Elizabeth A Turner on Saturday November 23 from 1 30 to 2 30 prior to the dedication of Horace Binney Sargent Hall. Miss Grace Cringle Canton and Miss Alice Beasley Denver offered readings.
The regular monthly meeting of the Merchant Tailors' Exchange was held at the Parker House last evening. E. W. Hodgkins presided and Samuel H. Spring acted as secretary. Mr BE. W. Hodgkins and Mr. W. E. Jones spoke on business matters. A committee of three was formed to arrange the annual banquet. The members named are W.S. McLaughlen, H. H. Woolson, and Samuel H. Spring.
The Parkside Wheel Club of Buffalo eyes the $25 Mason & Hamlin upright grand piano from the Pope Manufacturing Company as its prize. Paxson’s 25 mile time is under review by the Century Road Club of America, with a Hartford tire fitted Columbia, possibly setting a new American 25 mile road record. E C Bald leads the season in one mile events, with a dominant average near 2:10 and a top heat in Denver. Boston cyclists debate a color line, with Miss Kittie Knox competing in centuries, while a civil suit seeks damages over alleged color discrimination. The Massachusetts Century Road Club race, tied to the color-line controversy, is postponed amid club tensions and member questions.
Andante Cycle Club in Winchester Massachusetts held its first annual officers election on Monday evening. R C Evans was named president J Park vice president L A Claffin treasurer E W Ireland corresponding secretary C R Bostwick recording secretary E E Worthing captain C R Bostwick first lieutenant C G Cotten second lieutenant A W Coffin bugler and E W Ireland color bearer A tentative run to Lowell is planned for Sunday if weather allows.
Sound steamers City of Bridgeport, Doris, and City of Worcester reported safe. City of Bridgeport arrived 9 30 p m after passing Doris near Execution Rock. Doris grounded on a sand bar at low water and floated at high tide. City of Worcester arrived from New York at 7 p m, nineteen hours behind schedule.
The Commercial Club bowlers from Brockton visited West Somerville’s Old Powder House Club and defeated the home team with a score of Commercial 2517 Powder House 2523.
Brown University and Technology vie for competitions next May including a cadet drill in Mechanics Hall with a company and possible bayonet exercise followed by a dinner and dance. Brown lists officers under Captain Bigelow while Technology's roll is nearly complete. A contest between college musical clubs, led by Glee Club head Marshall O. Leighton, and a new Mandolin Club replacing the Banjo Club is also planned with Cambridge YMC A efforts to join in.
Tennis at Technology has been revived with strong interest this fall and looks to grow next spring. After a Cambridge tournament, Mr. Jackson won the finals and was elected president. The corporation will level ground near the Architectural building on Trinity place to lay out several courts, a project approved yesterday as the club awaits completion for better exercise and player development.
The Commonwealth Yacht Club plans its seventh annual ball at Odd Fellows Hall on Monday evening November 11. From 8 to 9 Condit's Orchestra will perform a promenade concert, with dancing starting at 9. Members say past events set high standards for entertainment and this fall’s ball should excel.
Irving E. Baxter of Utica New York class of 1899 in Hartford at Trinity College gymnasium broke the college running high jump record clearing 5 feet 9 1 2 inches. He also stood 4 feet 8 7 8 inches and achieved an 8 foot 7 inch high kick.
The General Managers and Semaphores, two railroad teams on Washington Street, clashed at the Hub bowling alleys last evening with the Semaphores emerging victorious after a session whose final score is not provided in readable text.
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