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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1904

Page

3

Harvard Yale clash lineup set for annual battle

Harvard announces a likely lineup for the Yale game with Randall Schoenfuss and Sperry among starters at key positions. Captain Hurley may return if fit, while Brill Meier Squires Parker and Starr hold fort at tackle center guard and quarterback. Practice shows strong offense but weak defense needing improvement within the week.

Harvard YALE Randall R. E Brill Nl. T Schoenfuss R. G Parker Squires Meier R. T Montgomery Starr Q. B Sperry Wendell Or Hurley Mills F. B Wendell Hurley Parkinson Varsity

Roxbury Captain Withdraws Team From Winthrop Game

With a minute and a half left in the first half Roxbury High on Winthrop High’s 20 yard line withdrew its team from the field. Captain Grabert alleged Winthrop officials repeatedly moved the ball back on downs and refused to measure the distance when requested.

Winthrop Roxbury High Grabert Roxbury Winthrop High Roxour 4

Entrance examination for Massachusetts Nautical Training School

An examination of applicants for entrance to the Massachusetts Nautical Training School will be held on the training ship ENTERPRISE at North End Park Boston on Tuesday November 22 1904 at 10 A M. Applications and information may be obtained by addressing the Commissioners Nautical Training School Room 110 State House Boston.

Massachusetts Nautical Training School Enterprise North End Park Boston Commissioners Nautical Training School State House

Medals Awarded for Gymnasium Gains at MIT

Samuel Cabot of MIT established bronze medals designed by Henry H. Kitson to honor the greatest yearly gains in physical training. The 1908-04 medals were awarded to F. B. Poole, J. P. Stow Jr, and J. C. Damon, with honorable mentions going to W. B. Boggs, E. T. Henius, E. M. Graham, P. J. Ralph, and V. H. Paquet.

Samuel Cabot Corporation of the Institute of Technology Henry H. Kitson Rogers Department of Physical Training Massachusetts Institute of Technology F. B. Poole J. P. Stow, Jr J. C. Damon W. B. Boggs E. T. Henius E. M. Graham P. J. Ralph V. H. Paquet

Odds and bets swirl as Boston teams prep Saturday football

Boston sports fans discuss Yale Princeton Harvard Dart mouth and Holy Cross outcomes amid bets on scores and odds. Brown Dartmouth Dorchester Somerville Roxbury Latin and Chelsea high schools feature in weekend showdowns with ticket fears and field protests noted.

Yale Princeton Harvard Dobinski Soldiers Field Boston Cambridge W. Butler Providence Brown Dartmouth Lincoln A. C Huntington A. C Roxbury Lincoln Park Somerville Hanover Holy Cross Andover Exeter Dorchester C. L Chelsea High Chelsea Brighton High New England Somerville High Dorchester High Roxbury Latin Milton Academy Graves Dan Chisholm Chisholm Roxbury High Grabert Brighton Jack O’brien South Boston

Medford High Triumphs Over Everett High 18 to 0

Medford High defeated Everett High at Combination Park Medford by 18 to 0 in a Suburban league game. Medford dominated offensively but Everett showed late resistance in the second half. Notable work came from Mather Zwicker and McNally with a strong lineup featuring Jackson Bentley Cushman Allen and McNally among others.

Medford Medford High Everett High Combination Park Medford Boys Everett Everett Boys Mather Zwicker McNally CHOCO de R. E Clements Wlce Feliachioly Arthur Jackson Comstock Cushman R. G Brandt Schuyler Ingly Aiken Wood Cooper Tuells Perrin G. D Allen Mather H. Bai Easchas Pcos H. B Schoppelry Wwicroc F Coffin Macdonald F. B McNally, Brandt

Six Day Bicycle Race Attracts Foreign Riders

Within weeks six or eight foreign bicycle champions will come to the United States for the six day race starting December 5 at Madison Square Garden in New York. Manager P. T. Powers says the top European riders will be signed for the event and named soon. The field will include past performers and premier long distance riders from Europe seeking a record long journey.

Madison Square Garden New York City P. T. Powers Europe

Go-Between Wins Stake Race at Aqueduct

New York on a heavy track Go-Between won the Stony Brook selling stakes a mile and a sixteenth at Aqueduct today with a late rally from 3 to 1 to 8 to 5. Lord Badge finished second Thistle Heather took third. Bank Paletta Zelta Istria and Allumemi won other races.

New York Stony Brook Aqueduct Lord Badge Thistle Heather Bank Paletta Zelta Istria Allumemi

Death by Own Action At Jefferson Hotel

Edgar Peters, who gave Boston as his last residence, was found dead in Room 7 of the Jefferson Hotel at South Salina and West Jefferson streets. Officials say he died by his own action suspected to be poison. He left a letter stating he intended to take his life over a wrong he had done, mentioning a woman involved but asking she be not bothered.

Syracuse N. Y Edgar Peters Boston Jefferson Hotel South Salina West Jefferson Streets Aetter

Schutt Rhodes Scholar Wins First Race at Oxford

Warren Ellis Schutt, famed American distance and cross country runner, won the half mile in 2 minutes 434 seconds for Oxford freshmen. The New York native and Cornell alumnus arrived in England as Oxford’s Rhodes scholar, quickly proving his athletic prowess and training under trainer Jack Moakley. He previously set records in the Intercollegiate two mile and impressed by beating cross-country champs, earning selection to represent New York State.

Warren Ellis Schutt Oxford Schutt England New York New York State Cornell Jack Moakley Moakley Harvard Yale Princeton Ithaca

Graves Maryland Malt Whiskey Promoted for Cough Relief

A vintage advertisement urges using Graves Maryland Malt Whiskey with leaf sugar to aid the body's recovery from coughs. It touts mild flavor, no chemical aging, and tissue rebuilding properties, noting genuine bottles bear the Ches ter H. Graves & Sons signature and are sold by licensed dealers at reasonable prices.

Maryland Graves Chester H. Graves & Sons

Arlington Boat Club Rolls High in Mystic Valley Series

The Arlington Boat Club won two of three matches against Charlestown as the Mystic Valley series continued. Arlington totaled 2688 with a last-string 900, while Charlestown reached 940. Melrose swept 999th A. A. Central defeated Glendon two games. Hill of Arlington led individuals with a 671 three-string score.

Arlington Boat Club Charlestown Melrose A. A Central Glendon Hill of Arlington

Local Bowling Leauge Results at Chauncy Alleys

In the Trust Company league four matches were played last evening at Chauncy alleys. Puritan Trust and American Loan defeated State Street while New England beat State Street. Commonwealth won two from Boston Safe. Beacon forfeited three games due to non appearance.

Trust Company Chauncy Puritan Trust American Loan State Street New England Commonwealth Boston Beacon

Boxing Gossip Brings Briggs Near Elite Lightweight Rank

Boston fans saw Jimmy Briggs dominate Martin Canole in New Bedford. referee Downey scored a draw, but Briggs would likely win in 15 rounds. Briggs tops East lightweight prospects and targets Jimmy Britt as his next major clash before winter.

Boston Jimmy Briggs Martin Canole New Bedford Downey Chelsea Canole Briggs Jimmy Britt Steve Mahoney Kid Pantz Joe Nelson Philadelphia Billy Willis Manhattan A Jack Blackburn Pantz Hughey McGovern Nelson Tim Callahan Blink McCloskey Young Corbett San Francisco Chester Goodwin George Murray Salem Donohue Roxbury Murray Goodwin Union A Cambridge Rouse O’brien Emergency Kelley Danny Murray Tommy English Johnny Ahearn South Boston Jack Flavin Billy Griffin Billy Ryan Kid Broad Johnny Burdick Philadelphia Item John A. Sullivan Magnolia Gloucester New England Alex. McLean Dave Leahy

Holy Cross Aims to Hold Harvard to Low Score

Worcester November 9 Holy Cross does not expect to defeat Harvard but hopes for a strong showing and to hold Harvard down to a small score. The team is fast and furious in practice and boasted a season high touchdown against Amherst. Callanan, a 225 pound freshman centre at six feet two, is a key blocker and defender for Holy Cross.

Worcester Holy Cross Harvard Worcester College Amherst Dartmouth John F. Callanan Callanan Parker Parkinson

Freshman Callanan and Reed Poised to Challenge Harvard

The article notes Holy Cross freshman Callanan, a former Dorchester High standout, may oppose Harvard on Saturday in a hard fought clash. It highlights Reed as another Harvard tester, a strong Holy Cross halfback and prolific kicker with long punts and potential field goals from distance.

Callanan Holy Cross Boston Harvard

Dorchester to Form D L M Basketball Team Highlights

The D. L. M. basketball team is being organized in Dorchester and will play two games weekly in a hall secured at Dorchester Lower Mills. Chris Mahoney joins the new squad, while Fred Carroll dies in California at 40 from heart disease after athletic exertion. Eaton A C seeks games with 15 16 year olds, out of town teams preferred. Tom Hughes, Boston resident, enjoys golf and has a Harvard Yale ticket.

Dorchester Dorchester Lower Mills Chris Mahoney Fred Carroll California Caroll Eaton A. C Charles Hanlon Hamilton Street Tom Hughes Boston Hughes

Locke barred from league games at Dorchester High

Dorchester High center Locke, star of the line, is barred from further league games this year after slugging incident. Malden, Somerville, and Rindge Manual voted against his play, English and Dorchester voted to allow, but majority rules. School seeks reinstatement, with mass meetings planned and a push to involve headmasters to redraw the decision before Saturday’s match with Somerville.

Locke Dorchester High Dorchester Interscholastic Football Association Malden High Somerville High Rindge Manual Training School English High Greater Boston Somerville

King Curtis Voter Residency Tale of a Hoboes King

Curtis known as King Curtis the hoboes ruler seeks legal residence to vote in Boston after a 3000 mile tramp. He tells Captain Gaskin he wants no big job, but aims to be a governor candidate proposing an overtime ban and Sundays for all workers as his platform. He boasts of travels from the Berkshires to Cape Cod and claims McGill education.

King Curtis Golden City Boston Piealley Captain Gaskin McGill Berkshires Cape Cod

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