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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1903

Page

3

Scrubs Again Score On Varsity Scrubs Again Score On Varsity

Harvard varsity eleven wrapped up its last practice on the old field and moved to the new stadium today in preparation for the Dartmouth game. The scrubs overwhelmed the varsity exploiting weak defensive play, with highlights including a 25 yard field goal by Captain Marshall and a long touchdown plunge by Squires. Randall would bolster Harvard's defense if fit.

Nesmith Hurley Crimson Randall Harvard Marshall Knowlton Mahoney Morris Squires

Malcolm Farmer Yale Fullback Hopes Rise Over Princeton

Reports from New Haven say Malcolm Farmer of Roxbury leads Yale presiding as varsity fullback for the Princeton clash. The Boston boy, a Yale freshman captain and Yale Y man, is said to be one of the best all round athletes from Roxbury Latin.

Tufts Football Shakeup Delivers Key Roster Changes

Medford reports Coach Whelan reshuffles the Tufts varsity with five players moved to the second eleven including Cannell the star halfback, ex-Andover halfback Reddy Mains, and Matt Smith. Galarneau shifts from left guard to left tackle, Hall enters as new sophomore tackle, and Dunham earns a spot in the scrubs amid new material responding to tryouts.

Medford Whelan Cannell Tufts Reddy Mains Andover Matt Smith Galarneau Hall Dunham

Yale Men Not Wholly Fit for Princeton Game

Yale's rough scrimmaging for the Princeton game ends with a fast drill. Regulars must play 35 minute halves. Bloomer, hindered by a cold, unlikely to last the game. Roraback at center. Morton to share left guard. Hogan and Rockwell sidelined. Soper to quarterback if needed. Yale faculty declares next Saturday a college holiday. recitations canceled for the game.

New Haven Yale Princeton Bloomer Batchelder Roraback Morton Hogan Rockwell Soper Harvard

Dorchester High School Triumph Over Roxbury 22 to 5

Dorchester High School defeated Roxbury High 22 to 5 in an afternoon game at Dorchester. Caldwell starred with two sensational line bursts for Dorchester resulting in touchdowns. Packard kicked a field goal from the 38 yard line early in the contest as Roxbury fought hard but could not halt the Dorchester offense.

Dorchester High School Roxbury High Dorchester Caldwell Packard

Newton High to Host Boston Latin After Waltham Cancelled

Newton High cancelled its game with Waltham High this afternoon as Waltham could not play. Newton will meet Boston Latin on Friday for the Preparatory league championship.

Newton Newton High Waltham High Waltham Boston Latin

Malden, Somerville, Salem high school football schedule

Malden High faces Cambridge M T 8 at Charles River Park. Somerville High plays Lowell Textile School in Somerville. Salem High meets Chelsea High in Salem. Medford High encounters Wakefield High in Medford.

Malden High Cambridge M. T Charles River Park Somerville High Lowell Textile School Somerville Salem High Chelsea High Salem Medford High Wakefield High Medford

Globe Beats Post in Newspaper League Series

In Chauncy alleys yesterday afternoon the Globe won three straight games over the Post. Final score shows Globe 1174 to Post 1083 with game by game tallies for players McAnans Toland Arthur Murphy Rooney and totals across rounds.

Chauncy Globe Post Hace Seeee McAnans Toland Arthur Murphy Rooney

Smith-Anthony Dominates Plumbers League Night Outcomes

Chauncy alleys saw Smith-Anthony win two of three over the Salesmen Peck Bros beat Locke-Stevens two of three and James Barrett won three straight against the Webb team. Cleaves of Smith-Anthony rolled 270 for best total and 112 high single. Scores: Smith-Anthony 398 436 395 total 1229. Salesmen 371 377 total 1150. Peck Bros 446 388 393 total 1227. Locke-Stevens 393 367 408 total 1168. 408 401 409 total 1215. Barrett a Webb 876 547 total 1112.

Plumbers Chauncy Smith-Anthony Peck Bros Locke-Stevens James Barrett Webb Cleaves Smith

Federal and South Shore duel ends with Federal duo win

In Chauncy alleys Commercial League action last night Federal took two of three from South Shore while Emerson also won two of three against Curtis Safe. Wilkins of Curtis Safe rolled 569 for the high total. Federal versus South Shore totals were 2403 to 2288 with individual scores listed for each lane. Emerson versus Curtis Safe finished 2377 to 2306.

Chauncy Federal South Shore Emerson Curtis Safe Wilkins Curtis

Wilbur Wins Watch at Beacon Chambers Rolloff

George Wilbur clinched the gold watch in the Beacon Chambers rolloff with a three-string total of 260 points, topping challengers in the event.

Beacon Chambers George Wilbur

Rheumatic Cure Trial Offer Promises Pain Relief

An advertisement by Dr. Shoop claims a German chemical cures rheumatism by removing the disease toxin from blood. It offers a one month trial of six bottles for 5.50 with no cost if it fails, and includes a request to mail for a book and arrange local druggist delivery in Racine Wisconsin. Mild cases may be cured with one or two bottles.

Germany Shoop Racine Wis

Dan Patch Sets World Record Pace On Track

Dan Patch paced a mile and a half on a half mile track in 2:08 1 4 to break the world's record for pacers. Cobweb hiccuped on the turn, stalling the likely faster time. Official splits were 30 1 2, 1:01, 1:32 1 4, 2:03 1 4. the horse was in splendid condition.

Dan Patch Binghamton Birmingham Ala Prince Alert

Football Notes From The Region

Owing to an injury to their captain Cambridge High forfeited to Brighton High. Applications for seats for the Harvard Yale game were in last evening. Andover begins hard practice for the final game against Lawrenceville. After the Exeter defeat Andover aims to close the season with a victory. Dartmouth looks to Saturday's game against Harvard with Harvard favored to win by three or more touchdowns. Dartmouth is heavy but slow. Malcolm Farmer is the only Boston boy on Yale. Cutts could energize Harvard tackles. Yale-Princeton betting favors Yale at 100 to 80. Hasvandais betting slate after Saturday promises big action. Five English High players suspended for study neglect. Their sons will affect the team. Coach O Reilly would fill gaps. Thompson of Andover seen as varsity material for a major program.

Yale Roxbury Latin School Farmer Boston Harvard Princeton Referee Farmer Court of Bankruptcy Allen Dartmouth Judge Farmer Andover Lawrenceville Exeter Crimson Malcolm Farmer Cutts Has Vandais John O'Reilly Thompson Lenox Club Jim Stone Charlestown Joe Tipman Baltimore Dan Donnelly Stove Billy Mellody Billy Gardner Tipman Hhis George Dixon Willie Lewis Young Corbett Willie Fitzgerald Philadelphia Fitzgerald Stone Oyster City Kid Broad New Orleans Cleveland Tim Callahan Quaker City Star of the East Criterion A. C Joe Reed Patsy Sweeny Shadow Morris George Ashley Steve Mahoney Johnny Mooney Criterion A Criterion Club Hrooks Jackley Reader Sandy Ferguson Jack Johnson Essex A. C Brockton Union Athletic Club Union Athletics Club Joe Nelson Chelsea Tommy Daly Nelson Kid Wilson Milford Mass Terry McGovern Twin Sullivan Paddy Jacoba Jack Dorarm Peter Dooley Mario Beatty Bob Green Steve Holleran Sunny Gill Patrick J. Jarvis Dublin Arthur Sullivan Crimp Parsons New York Matty Baldwin Hugh Clancy Parsons Young Brooks

Ideal Weather Sets Fast Track in Meet

A light breeze rode down the stretch as competitors raced on a hard, fast track. The conditions yielded ideal racing weather enhancing times and performance across events.

Cresceus Fails To Beat World Trotting Record

Cresceus made a final public appearance on the turf in Kansas City attempting to lower the world trotting record of 2:08 for a mile on a half mile track but finished in 2:12 1 4 on the Kansas City Driving Club's track.

Kansas City Cresceus

Lenox club posts 12 round bout Stone vs Tipman

Boxing gossip notes Lenox club pairing Jim Stone of Charlestown with Joe Tipman of Baltimore for a 12 round main event. Articles praise Stone’s late-round power and Tipman’s proven ring craft, with mentions of past foes and the Camden scene, plus local club rivalries and upcoming matchmaker activity.

Boxer Dargan balks at Walsh catchweight challenge

Reports say Mike Dargan of Newton refused to box Jimmy Walsh unless he accepted a catchweight, insisting on 118 pounds at ringside. The note adds George Dixon’s victory over Pedlar Palmer at Newcastle and lauds Dixon as an honest capable boxer.

J. F. Haley Manchester Mike Dargan Newton Jimmy Walsh Walsh Dargan Upyto George Dixon Palmer Newcastle England America B. H. Benton Rob Roy

Thanksgiving cross country race by N B A A U

The annual N B A A A U cross country championship will be run on Thanksgiving Day starting at Cambridgeport Gymnasium. The 10 mile course runs via Broadway to Columbia to Massachusetts Avenue over Harvard Bridge to Beacon Street Chestnut Hill Reservoir and back. The present course record is 64 minutes 23 seconds by Frank N Kanaly of Cambridgeport Gymnasium Association. Three prizes will be awarded: gold silver and bronze medals.

Cambridgeport Gymnasium Broadway Columbia Massachusetts Avenue Harvard Bridge Beacon Street Chestnut Hill Reservoir Frank N. Kanaly Cambridgeport Gymnasium Association

Yale Grand Stand Reopens At Yale Field Seats 29054

Yale management announced the reconstructed Yale Field grand stands will seat 29054 spectators. Tickets sold reach 26000 so far, up from 16000 capacity two years ago in New Haven, Connecticut.

YALE New Haven Conn Yale Football Management Yale Field

Death of famed horse trainer Orrin Hickok at State Hospital

Orrin Hickok a renowned horse driver and trainer died at the State Hospital Cleveland aged 60 of softening of the brain after a year of illness. He was widely known in racing circles for his contributions to the sport.

Hickok Gqlueveland, O Orrin Hickok

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