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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1900
Page
3
Cambridge student Laurence, claiming Harvard ties, was found with notes at Yale secret practice. He was questioned, forced to reveal identity, dismissed, and escorted off field amid lingering ill will. Harvard students disavow any sent spy motive.
Today features three major college football games with potential upsets by smaller schools. Harvard hosts Brown in Cambridge while Yale faces Carlisle in New Haven and Penn meets Lafayette in Philadelphia. Princeton canceled its Dartmouth date after losing to Cornell and Columbia.
Andover and Exeter meet tomorrow in the annual football game here with Exeter favored by weight and Andover by speed. Analysts expect a tight contest as Exeter relies on mass plays while Andover plans open attacks around the ends. Referee T H Morseymire timekeeper John Graham. In past games Andover leads 11 wins to Exeter 6.
The Inter cycle Tournament League for Boston clubs announces eight teams, with start next Tuesday for pool and whist at away clubs and Friday bowling at St James alleys. Officials include President William A. Shattuck and Secretary-Treasurer William G. Ferris. Prizes total 30 for bowling, 20 10 8 for best averages, and 5 5 for team and single scores. Schedule lists matches from November through February across Charlestown Jamaica Metropolitan Waltham Roslindale Somerville Chelsea.
In a key School Preparatory League game at Newton Centre Boston Latin and Newton High drew 6 to 6. Hurley and McGrath scored for Newton and Boston Latin answered with a second-half kick from Skelton. Wet grounds hindered Boston backs while Newton capitalized on early drives and a blocked punt near midfield. Attendance about 600.
Brookline beat Cambridge Latin 16 to 6 at Charles River Park in wet sleet. Brookline opened with a quick TD, Cambridge answered with a Hopewell run and Davis kick to level 6 6. In the second half, Brookline pulled away as Cambridge struggled on the slippery field with heavy defense and miscues.
A long list of today’s games across campuses from Harvard to Andover with notes on Annapolis cadet discipline and praise for Captain Daly. Analysts deem Williams and Amherst strong, with Wesleyan challenging for the triangular league crown after a Dartmouth setback.
A. J. L. Pope of the Hartford Pone plant says current bicycle manufacturing heads meet typical seasonal employment with no unusual layoff. Columbia factories report a strong year and plans for large output in 1901, despite a perceived off year, with more bicycles in use and a shift to rational, businesslike riding. A new mechanically jointed frame promises next season’s novelty, with front and rear sections united at the crank hanger by an internal sleeve.
Will Stinson eyes the hour record at Brockton as Elkes wonders if he can beat him before the snowdrifts close in. Tire makers split on guaranteed tires with many sticking to a 2.75 dollar minimum. Wilson Ourish seeks Common Council seat as Albert Champion and Dr Percival visit the New York auto show. The South Boston Wheelmen plan a whist party and dance at Bernice Hall Brooklyn Dec.
Lynn November 9 Prosecution declines to present evidence on bloodstains found near the farm in the Best murder case. The decision fuels belief that stains were not blood and sways toward Best's potential discharge while Berry weighs whether to hold him on the charge. defense plans rebuttal in upper court.
The league has set a Broad Way alleys season extending into April with matches between City Point Ingomar Trimount Tremont Cycle St Augustine and South Boston. Officers: F A Breen president G N Klug secretary D A Kurris treasurer.
American League officials led by Charlie Somers Ban Johnson Jimmy Manning Charley Comiskey and Connie Mack are traveling to Philadelphia Washington and Baltimore to prepare a report due next week They expect to place clubs in Baltimore Washington and Philadelphia with strong backing from supporters and backers in the region.
New York’s Master Willie Hoppe wins two sessions at the Hub billiard palace yesterday defeating red Parks 150 to 82 in the afternoon and scoring 200 as Mr. Thomas makes 179 in the evening. Hoppe’s average stands at 91-11 and today will be his last day in the city with Wizard Schaefer and Ben Taylor arriving. Taylor to meet Hoppe this afternoon.
Cham berlain the hatter at 663 Washington street issues a forty page booklet of pictures and reading on proper dress for gentlemen on all occasions. It is sent free to anyone requesting it and is well worth obtaining.
Jimmy Dean, the Boston cross country runner, routes a 25 mile race plan with a Gotham harrier. Also notes Herreshoff 24 to study yacht design in Glasgow and a skimming dish victory over Nat Herreshoff’s Kildee. Includes death of filly Killa shandra in Newmarket and various sailing and sports side items.
A Cookshire druggist Mr Y A Bot tom recalls twenty years of offensive breath from catarrh and how Dr Agnew’s Catarrhal Powder brought immediate relief after the first use, leaving him free of symptoms.
Tech student elections name Ellis F. Lawrence of Charlestown and Percy H. Parrock of Hifken Baltimore as presidential candidates in a hot race that ends in a tie to be decided later. Freshman officers include Merten S. Emerson as president, Stuart L. Whlcott as first vice president, Albert W. Bee as second vice president, Arthur C. Downes as secretary, and C. L. Rodgers as treasurer with directors George E. Atkins and George W. Sanborn.
Nearly every major figure hints at a boxing revival under a new Republican regime in New York. Jeffries may defend his title after a Western tour, while Tom O Rourke and Tom Sharkey eye clubs and boosted matches outside the state line. Corbett seeks the title, Gardner plans South Africa sailing, and Daly fights in London as Sullivan faces Terry McGovern’s camp.
Harvard Athletic Association compiles a list of students entitled to wear the university H for Football Baseball and Track. The roster includes C F Daly J W Hallo well W A Boal J Lawrence F L Burnett S G Ellis G A Lawin W T Reid D C Campbell W D Eaton J W Farley M Donald E H Kerdall A W Ristine H B Haskell C O Swain C M Sheafe L H Bancroft W Chuebuck T Bullard G C McConnell G Bancroft H P Henderson H A Wadleigh H F Howe W E Ladd R H Goodell R F Blake J F Perkins D Evans J Law Track members and additions in various classes and clubs.
The report lists partial scores from several regional matches. New Haven hosts Springfield with New Haven 8 to 6. East Weymouth-Salem yields 9 to 1 as East Weymouth wins. Gardiner Me Bath shows Gardiner 1. Clinton-Clinton records Plymouth 3 to 2.
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