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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1898

Page

3

Harvard Football Practice In Muddy Weather

Harvard varsity practiced in rain and two inch deep mud with limited coaching staff. Crans ton Waters and Upton worked hard despite conditions while Captain Dibblee rested with a knee splint. Prep for Yale postponed until next Monday after Brown game. Jaffray and Lawin shown as key prospects for the line while Sargent returns to the squad but shows doubt as centre duties.

Harvard Cranston Waters Upton Jack MacMasters Pennsylvania Cochrane Warren Haughton Dibblee Yale Brown Lawin Blair C. Sargent Jaffray

Yale Practices in Rain Ahead of Princeton Clash

Yale faced a rainy practice as coaches had the eleven work thirty minutes on a slick field. Durston battled remaining conditions and the lineup showed Seasaulles at quarterback with McPride at full. Dudley sidelined by illness. The squad will rest tomorrow then resume light signal work with ex captains Hinkey and Heffelfinger advising.

New Haven Conn Yale Princeton Durston Townshend Dudley Harvard DeSaulles McPride Brown Marshall Stillman Chamberlain Coy Eddy Hinkey and Heffelfinger

Yale Princeton Officials Decide Umpire For Saturday Game

Yale manager Brown and Princeton manager Cook chose Paul Dashiel of Lehigh as umpire for the upcoming game. A referee dispute arose between McClung of Lehigh and Wykoff of Cornell. Unable to settle by letter, Cook traveled to New York to confer with Brown.

Princeton N. J Brown Yale Cook Paul Dashiel Lehigh McClung Wykoff Cornell New York

English High vs Hoppy on South End grounds

English High faces Hoppy this afternoon in a closely matched game on the South End grounds. A loss would end English High’s league title hopes after a prior defeat to Somerville High, while a Hoppy loss would likely drop the club to near the bottom of the standings.

Englishigh Hoppy South End English High Somerville High

New Britain and Meriden Polo Match Draws Large Crowd

New Britain beat Meriden 7 to 3 in a rain soaked polo game at the rink. New Britain dominated with fast work and Meriden’s Mallory made key saves to limit the score.

New Britain Meriden Mallory

Prize roll-off results at Murray & Irwin

Murray and Irwin held their regular fortnightly prize roll-off with Mc Allen scoring 394 winning $12, Wilby 371 winning $8, Linnegan 365 winning $3, Williams 244 and Bent 264 in the competition.

Murray & Irwin McAllen Wilby Linnegan Williams Bent

Johnny Murray Tops City Teague Bowler Page

Johnny Murray of the McCarthy candle pin troupe is among the most popular City Teague bowlers and makes many good hits on the alley.

Johnny’ Murray McCarthy Candle

Cancer and Tumor Cured Without Knife or Piaster

A brief advertisement claims cures for cancer and tumors without pain or surgery. It promises testimonials and free advice and directs readers to address ab H. Mason M.D. in Ghathem Aly.

Kuife Piaster Wiraou H. Mason M.D Ghathem Aly

Youth Versus Experience in Dixon Sullivan Featherweight Clash

The twenty five round featherweight title bout between Dave Sullivan and George Dixon occurs tonight in New York. Sullivan, seen as the rising champion, faces Dixon the seasoned veteran as both camps bet heavily on the outcome. Anticipation runs high with large bets and strong local backing for Sullivan from Boston and Dixon supporters prepared to wager on the colored contender.

Dave Sullivan George Dixon New York Dixon Sullivan Boston Thomas Boles Charley Lavis Dana Donnelly Maurice Clark Johnny Nicholson South End Jim Doherty Tom Clark

H. Raiser Team Routs Mercantile Leader in Straight Sets

John P. Squire and Co. fell to Gigarmakers as the victors swept in three straight games. McDonald led the winners with the high score, while the Mercantile League match yielded a clear 3-0 result.

John P. Squire & Co H. ‘Raiser McDonald High Roller

Expansion of a City Store Across a Long Block

A department store outgrew quarters as business rose. Start by occupying part of a floor in a neighboring building, then the entire floor, then the whole building. The expansion spanned the block from Summer Street to Avon Street. Massive brick walls between departments were removed in a daring, artistic renovation.

Summer St Avon St

Beacon's Opening at Gaiety Theatre Draws Crowd

The Beacon A. C. opened in its new quarters at the Gaiety Theatre on D and Silver streets with a good crowd. The program featured Jerry Callahan back and wing dancing, Scotty Coyne and Tom Cassidy in a five round set, Charley Eggleston as boy soprano, Ise McLean vs Young Lavigne with Lavigne prevailing, and Danny Brennan vs Sweeney of Manchester. Brennan claimed Sweeney didn’t weigh in, and Brennan felt he could perform better with another chance.

Beacon A. C Gaiety Theatre D and Silver Streets Jerry Callahan Scotty Coyne Tom Cassidy Coyne Charley Eggleston Sweeney Brennan New Hampshire Post

New England News win two of three in candlepin clash

In the Newspaper League at Trinity court alleys New England News defeated Globe two games to one. Globe took the first game as News rallied to win the last two strings 405 and 411 with Parks rolling 269 high for the night. The Fast team faced a handicap with only four bowlers and Herald won easily in the three games.

Trinity Court New England News Globe News Herald Parks Whyte Wire Works Dickerman Fitzpatrick Wire Works High Roller Nat Butler Albatross Point Breeze Track Philadelphia W. F. Sager Denver Lena N Harry Elkes Troy N. Y Gougoltz Jaap Eden New York Jimmy Michael Aberman Wales George McLeish Michael Willie America J. F. Moran Chelsea Waltham Tiger Roadsters Winthrop Hall Upham's Corner Iving Smith Shawmut Avenue Ely JL. Ek. Rogers Dwight Street Major Taylor Boston Warren F. Taylor Norwood G. Percival Kneeland Street Warren Avenue J. W. Williams W. F. Stafford Frank Waller Rough Riders

Folding Card Tables Offered At Unusually Low Price

Advertisement notes folding card tables of highest grade stock with green felt tops and brass corners. Lumber selected and varnished underside. Price advertised as two dollars or half the usual cost, claimed to be made to specifications.

Columba Rowing Association Hosts Notable November Meeting

The Colum bian Rowing Association held a well attended Lyceum Hall program with high enthusiasm. Master of ceremonies Matht Flaherty pleased the crowd while bouts featured Jones defeating Briggs, Scott outlasting Wilson, and Beatty sparring with Paige in four rounds. Joe Robinson defeated Joe Horn in a marked display ending after two rounds.

Columbian Rowing Association Lyceum Hall Matht Flaherty Jimmy Briggs Eddy Jones Briggs Jones Frank Scott Tom Wilson Harry Paige Ed Beatty Phil Brennan Johnny Sheehan Joe Robinson Joe Horn

Boxing events at Somerville club and Maverick Boat Club meeting

The Bigelow Club of Somerville schedules a Nov 21 boxing evening led by welterweight New England title bout Bob Montgomery versus Tom Carpenter of Woburn, with supporting matches Jimmy Davenport v Harry Page and others. Maverick Boat Club meets Nov 16 in Lyceum Hall East Boston with a boxed program and music, plus member seating details.

Bigelow Club Somerville Bob Montgomery Tom Carpenter Woburn New England Jimmy Davenport Harry Page John Bell Frank Scott Jim Stone Frank McLean Maverick Boat Club Lyceum Hall Boston Allie Alberts Unknown Kid Lavigne North Mind Patsey Sweeney New Hampshire Bob Allen Steve Mahoney Chelsea Charlestown Fommy Heffernan Sandy Chapman Cambridge Trio Billy Troy Johnny Smith Harry Armstrong Boston Paderewski Asserement Jack McGee Sumner Paris Streets J. V. Donnarama North Market Street James Hayes Metropolitan Athletic Club Northampton Street Jim Foley Jack Hagerty Jim Davenport Jack Kelly Donnie McDonald Paddy Ryan Ben DeBarry Tom Devine Pete Manning

Murray Irwin battle o'n team opens Sudbury night

Al Corcoran Fallon and Mc Gabe Kirk Stout and Doyle join the Murray Irwin lineup for a league clash at Sudbury tonight. Maos McAllien tops this week with 83 percent at Murray Irwin's dry goods emporium. Isa Bean anchors the Herald, while Greater New York opens its season with 1968 pins against Kings County Wheelmen in Brooklyn.

al Corcoran Fallon Roxbury McGabe Charlestown Kirk Chelsea Stout and Doyle South Boston Murray & Irwin Sudbury Maos McAllien Emporium Thrasher Trinity Court Dartmouth Street Isa” Bean Herald Greater New York Kings County Brooklyn Richardson Powers

Fiftyeth French Maid souvenir show set for Boston

The Park Theatre bids farewell to The French Maid with two weeks left in Boston. Manager Eugene Tompkins announces a special souvenir performance next Tuesday, marking the fiftieth night. Every lady in attendance will receive a keepsake reportedly finer and costlier than the twenty fifth night mementos. Box office seats are on sale amid brisk demand.

Park Theatre Eugene Tompkins Boston Park ‘Theatre

Boxing Cards Amid Busy Match Plans In New York

Boxing and racing notes show a flurry of announced bouts across clubs and cities. Boxers Jack Bonner, George Byers plan twenty rounds at Lenox A C New York on Dec 18. Nov 8 rematch between Jack OBrien and Jack Hamilton at Manhattan A C. Other matchups span Dec 5 12 2 and Nov 14 with various venues and deadlines.

Mitus Smith-Walcott Jack Bonner George Byers Lenox A. C New York Jack O’brien Jack Hamilton Troy Manhattan A. C Tommy Ryan Johnny Gorman Syracuse Inquirer Dixon-Gardner Jack Burke Boston Bert Lawson St. Stephen N. B Burke Lawson John P. Dunn Greater New York A. C McCoy-Maher Coney Island McGovern-Callahan Brooklyn Larry Becker George McFadden Excelsior Boat Club Paterson N. J Tom Butler Black Griffo Billy Barrett W. Donnelly Pelican A. C N. Y Joe Gans Jack Daly Cleveland Jim Ryan Louisville Matt Matthews Mike Leonard Bridgeport Conn Tom West Pat Raedy Rienzi A. C Rochester Ak A Owen Zeigler George Kerwin St. Louis Patsy Haley Jack Ritchie Chicago Haley Mascot A. C Fred McGirr Dick Powers Fred M.girr Kid Thomas Eddy Connolly Billy Moore George Siddons Hartford Charlestown Nick Burley Smith Rossland B. C al Mitchell Mohegan Diek Moore Dick O'Brien Jimmy Kelly England Bill Frank Spike Sullivani Eddy Curry Rank

Eighth Moves South for Americus Ga Route

Lexington Ky Nov 10 Brigadier General Waites staff and the Highth Massachusetts left for Americus Ga today on the Southern railway. All regiments will be away by Tuesday.

Lexington Waites Highth Massachusetts Americus Southern Railway

Pacer Johnson Retires Amid Pensioned Farewell

Johnson once the champion pacer of the world ends his career last week after chirosorform hints of mercy. Yale golf loses John Reid Jr and B Smith as they graduate. Roxbury A C A C Morgan Murphy previously played with Boston. Blackstone A A wants an away game against a team averaging 130 pounds. Rafferty team accepts Graffins hotel championship challenge with match setup details.

George Field Riverside Press Cambridge Rafferty Graffins Frank Johnson Magnolia Street

Marlboro Shoe Makers Defy Union Over Free Shops

Marlboro faces a brewing strike as S. H. Howe and John A. Frye announce free shops with new one year labor terms. Middlesex factory to reopen under similar conditions after strike closure. Union vows to fight, citing past accords and arbitration options, while other local firms inch toward the same stance.

Marlboro Rice & Hutchins Shoe Company Middlesex Rice & Hutchins Cotting Avenue Ariel Hioowe John O'Connell State Board of Arbitration Howe Mr. Rice Rice Lasters Brackton

Wood Honors Perez at Guantanamo After Accord

General Wood arrives in Guantanamo and endorses Cuban governor Perez after negotiations. Perez offered police roles for his men but was refused. Wood then assigns Perez as mayor and reshuffles civil officers. Cuban press voices calls for Americans to depart.

Guantanamo Santiago de Cuba Wood Santiago Young Perez Mayagua United States

Atlas Wins Again In Palace Wrestling Show

Professor Atlas, the strong man, dominates Ernest Roeber in a 20 minute bout at the Palace, winning by referee’s decision after a rough match. Atlas earns 75 dollars plus 9 in side bets and declines a limited match future. Mark Shack and Leo Pardello also wrestle, drawing applause as local talent shines.

Professor Atlas the Palace Ernest Roeber B. D. Rhodes Atlas Roeber Ules Mark Shack Leo Pardello Sam Dunlap A. C Bill Forrest New England

Educating Young Cubans Prompts U S College Aid

General Joseph Wheeler urges free education for two or more Cuban youths. Gilbert Harroun requests U S college presidents, over 360 contacted, with responses from over 10 colleges. Schools agree to cover tuition and often provide extra assistance to worthy students arriving prepared and properly vouched.

New York Joseph Wheeler Cuba Wheeler Gilbert K. Harroun Orersirer Union Colege American Coleges General Wheeler

Charity Club Entertainment at Bijou Opera House

Despite rain a large crowd attended last evening as the Woman's Charitable Club staged The New World a historical pageant to raise funds for the Charity Club Free Hospital. Mme A E Arcan directed with Mrs F Z Rose assisting the arrangement chairwoman. Patronesses included Mrs W A Bancroft Mrs W W Potter Dr Salome Merritt Mrs A Shuman and others.

Charity Club Bijou Woman’s Charitable Club Charity Club Free Hospital New World America Mme. A. E. Arcan F. Z. Rose W. A. Bancroft W. W. Potter Salome Merritt A. Shuman E. F. Boland Johin B. Cheney W. A. Copeland Willam N. Emery George E. Endicott Lt. St. Gardner James Hicks Harris M. Cutter James A. Martin

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