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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1896

Page

4

Harvard Eleven Signals and Injuries Ahead of Pennsylvania Game

Harvard’s varsity football team conducted light signal practice and light scrimmage after the Princeton game as players recover. Cabot strains knee, Brewer heals from wrist and shoulder injuries, Hallowell expected to join for punting shows and possible play in the Pennsylvania clash. emphasized punting strength over rushing.

Harvard Princeton Cabot Pennsylvania Brewer Hallowell Brown Dunlop

Colby and Bowdoin Play to Rainy Tie in Maine

In Waterville Maine Colby and Bowdoin battled through a heavy rain with Colby scoring in the first half and Bowdoin replying in the second. Colby threatened a clear win before a late play turned into a tying touchdown for Bowdoin.

Waterville Colby Bowdoin Tupper Pike T. E Veazie Putnam L. Te R. T Gould Brooks Moulton McFadden Stanwood Gibbons Ives Tupper Mod Ory Sopewee G. Bowdoin Putnam Clarke McCaurtley Brown Andrews Dartmouth Wellman Brett

Cost of Football Abandoned After Injury at Danvers

In Danvers a Lynn High School football game against Danvers lasted one 15 minute period before Tut tle was seriously hurt and the match ended with Lynn leading 8 to 6. Harvard freshmen defeated Worcester A C 24 to 0 with strong backfield and line performance.

Young Tuttle Lynn Danvers Nov Lynn High School Tuttle Harvard Worcester A. C Worcester A. C Worcester Athletic

Football Gossip Notes Local A A Teams and Trials

Gossip lists Newton A A practice at Irvington Oval and a potential disruption if Harvard opponents fail to score. Arthur Teele joins the squad. Stanford, Worcester pivot mentions. plans for 120 and 140 pound teams and contact details for Wilfred Mallet in Malden.

Harvard Chicago A. A Newton A. A Irvington Oval Arthur Teele Stanley Cushing John Hancock Insurance Devonshire Street Worcester Polytechnic Brookline Boston Malden High Medford

Harvard Crew Coach to Meet Lehman in New York

Yesterday Captain Goodrich of the Harvard crew went to New York to meet Mr. Lehman Oxford crew coach who will accompany him to Boston today or tomorrow. Francis Peabody is also in New York and will return with Lehman to begin work at once and review the field and coach the fall river crew. Lehman will receive an enthusiastic reception. We recommend Prof Shaw boxing teacher 181 Tremont St. call or write.

Goodrich Harvard New York Lehman Oxford Boston Francis Peabody Shaw Tremont St Post Democratic Party Bernard F. Lamb Hugh Devine Mr. Lamb Holy Cross Frank Cowan Common Council Ward 9 Improvement Association Barry William G. Harber Rowing Association Hibernian

Saugus Track Meeting Opens in Mud Spite of Heavy Rain

A two day Saugus track meet opened amid rain and a heavy, soft track. Mack the Vermont stallion won the 2 16 pace in straight heats as Lady Watson battled late. Merrill triumphed in the 2 11 pace with Alcinta close behind. Robinette faltered in the mile. Tomorrow features unfinished 2 11 pace 2 23 trot and 2 08 pace events with several contenders.

Saugus the Star Hilda Vermont Mack Readville Merrill Willie Robbs Jimmy Carpenter Merril Alcinta Barney Sphinxetta B. l Billy Ring Bentley Lady Watson

Candlepin Bowls Show Tight League Night

In the Candlepin League at St James and Jefferson alleys teams clashed with mixed results. Meyers of Cambridge defeated McCarthy and Lennon in a razor thin contest while Lavis's squad routed the Columbias at St James. Purington led Carruth with top games as Murray Irwins and Jamesons also won.

St. James Washington Street Lavis Columbias Meyers Cambridge McCarthy & Lennon Jefferson Jeffersons Quincey Murray & Irwins Jamesons Purington Carruth McCarthy Hickey Wegshell Flanders Ccccesecsesess Hannaford Coline Scceseseceessens Sheafe Steaeeaieweigs

Baseball Board Agrees on Season Dates and Rules

The National League and American Association boards met at 11 am in Chicago. They arranged the sale of Tom Bonner to Kansas City for a nominal sum and officially awarded the pennant to Baltimore. Meetings will occur the first Tuesday after the second Monday in November. A rules committee and umpire penalties were authorized, with talks of abolishing coaching and Temple Cup games.

Chicago National League American Association of Baseball Clubs Tom Bonner New Yorks Kansas City Baltimore Cincinnati St. Louis Young American Association F. H. Abell Brooklyn

Baltimore Swaps Star Stenzel for Pittsburg Trio

Baltimore manager Hanlon trades Brodie and Donnelly to Pittsburg in exchange for Jake Stenzel the star outfielder. Horton, a young pitcher, Truby who played second for Chicago, and Bryan from Toronto for this year join the deal.

Baltimore Hanlon Donovan Pittsburg Brodie Donnelly Jake Stenzel Horton Truby Chicago Bryan Toronto

Western Baseball League awards pennant to Minneapolis

The fall meeting at the Victoria Hotel began in Minneapolis with Chicago and Minneapolis teams present. On motion of Mr. Van Der Beck the pennant was awarded to Minneapolis.

Chicago Western Baseball League Victoria Hotel van der Beck Minneapolis

Boxing News From the Atlantic Circuit and West

John Duncan and Sons accept offers and may sail soon. In England only three top boxers remain undefeated by Americans: Pedlar Palmer Billy Plimmer and Tom Causer. Causer fights Eddie Connolly of Boston later this month. Connolly seen training suggests a win for him. Sammy Kelly could stop Plimmer. Dixon remains a potential American upset. Frank Erne arrives in New York to train for a 20 round bout with George Dixon on Nov 27 at Broadway A C. Peter Maher noses toward Joe Choynski clash at Sheepshead Bay next Monday. Buck Connolly guides Choynski’s camp. If Choynski loses, Connolly aims for Fitzsimmons rematch. Young Sisto vs Patsey Haley prelims. Sisto beat Dave Ross. Haley favored. Paddy Purtell KOed James Ferns in three rounds near Galena Kan in a barn. Letter for Nick Burley awaiting pickup.

New York Palmer Frank Erne George Dixon Broadway A. C Mackey Coney Island Peter Maher Sheepshead Sisto Dave Ross Haley Shoul Galena Kan Paddy Purtell James Ferns Ferns Nick Burley

Boxing Gossip Sparks Interest Among Local Boxers

Wallace Burgo issued a challenge drawing excitement among local fighters to meet at 18 pounds. Letters arrive from Jack Foley and Amesbury’s Herbert Wilmot who could face Burgo with potential inexperience but strong form. Wilmot plans a private 185 pound bout for a sizable purse. The Olympic Club wired offers for Walcott vs Lavigne at 140 pounds for a ten round decision, purse $3000, but Walcott’s value shelved England plans. Sammy Kelly departs for the other side with trainer Paddy Moran. Jimmy Kelly notes Birmingham club eyes a twenty round bout with O'Brien and Sears versus Stanton for a purse.

Wallace Burgo Portland Jack Foley South Boston Herbert Wilmot Amesbury Wilmot Corer Burgo Olympic Club of California Howie Hodgkins Walcott Lavigne Sammy Kelly New York Billy Plimmer England Olympic Club St. Paul Paddy Moran Jimmy Kelly Eddie Connolly Olympic Athletic Club of Birmingham Eng Dick O’brien Dan Creedon Mike Sears Ernie Stanton

Bicycle Notes Vox Fic 2S

A compact note fragment titled Bicycle Notes presents a brief Vox fiction item titled 2S. The readable text remains sparse and hints at a casual, reader-driven piece without clear events or details.

Massachusetts Cycling Notes and Club News Across Boston

George H. Lowe of White Sewing Machine Company visits provinces for the firm. November 19 sets decision in Ike Potter vs L A W suit. Potter case presentations complete with committee meeting on the 18th. Massachusetts Division election results likely after tomorrow or Saturday. Boston century ride to Newburyport if weather favors. entries paid only by finishers. Mystic Interclub Tournament League to include Chelsea C C Alter Ego and others. meeting Sunday November 15 at Chelsea Broad way rooms. Press Cycling Club withdrawal from A C C tournaments discussed by cycling editor. Tiger Roadsters host subscription party in Winthrop Hall Dorchester. next party December 13. Medford defeats Roxbury B C in A C C tournament. various billiards and whist scores listed. Metropolitans vs Walthams upcoming. South Boston results noted.

George H. Lowe White Sewing Machine Company Ike’ Potter Potter Massachusetts Horace Partridge W. B. Handy Tremont Street Castle Square Chelsea C. C Alter Ego Chelsea Suffolk Club Charlestown Co. C Berkeley C. C Winthrop C. C Boston Suffolk Bicycle Club Lechmere C. C Everett Wheelmen Everett Athletic Association C. H. Reed E. H. Bassett Suffolk Club Broadway Chelsea Frothingham Associates Cycling Clubs Boston Press Cycling A. C. Cc Winthrop Hall Dorchester Tiger Roadsters Mnneary Harry F. Dean W. B. Chipman Herbert F. Wilbur J. Christie E. J. Wynde Peters Medford Roxbury B. C Babb Pool Morrison McIntyre Jacobs Ditmar Roxbury South Boston Malden F. C Mt. Washingtons Metropolitans Walthams

L A W Suspensions Reported By Philadelphia Bulletin

The L A W Weekly Bulletin lists suspensions for racing rule violations. Gately of Roxbury Mass is suspended and I P Connolly of South Manchester Conn and W Robinson of Manchester Green Conn are suspended for ninety days from November 2 for entering races they were not entitled to ride.

Philadelphia

Cambridgeport and Winnisimmet Cycle Clubs Tie in Whist

In the A C C tournament Cambridgeport Bicycle Club faced Winnisimmet Cycle Club Chelsea at Winnisimmet rooms. Only pool and whist were played as Winnisimmet is not playing billiards. Whist ended tied at 303 while Winnisimmet won both pool games by narrow margins. Pool scores list Winnisimmet Dodge 60 Cambridgeport Wilkins 37 Baker 50.

Cambridgeport Bicycle Club Winnisimmet Cycle Club Chelsea Winnisimmets Winnisimmet Dodge Cambridgeport Wilkins Baker

Senators Slate for Boston Aldermen Split Signals

A senatorial bloc led by Lomasney Quinn and Gallivan gains leverage in choosing Democratic aldermanic nominees as ward chiefs pledge support for Donovan Barry Dean and others. South Boston and West End factions press for Dean and Lee while ex-Senator McNary counters with Sullivan. new candidate Frederick L. Coolidge enters. The party balance, African American and German votes, and A P A influence shape the contest ahead of the November caucuses.

Lomasney Quinn Gallivan James E. Hayes Charlestown Corbett Fitzgerald West End W. F. Donovan Wonovan Mahoney Barry Lee Dean South Boston Casey Bumstead Hall Quinns Donovans Lomasney-Quinn Post Union Station McNary Ward 15 Ninth Congressional District Sullivan Ward 14 Charles Hall Dorchester Frederick L. Coolidge Ward Young Men's Democratic Club Rosnosky

Life on Craigie's Schooner Entangled in Draw Accident

A three masted schooner Jonathan Sawyer of Dover with 600 tons of coal attempted to pass Craigs bridge on the Cambridge side. Pilot Abbott commanded as the vessel went through and the captain left, leaving the pilot in charge. The draw chain was used to pull the schooner and the vessel became ensnared amid electric wires after crossing the Boston and Maine tracks.

Craigie’s Cambridge Jonathan Sawyer Dover David Proudfoot Abbott Boston & Maine

Labor men vie for council seats and a ship strikes a bridge

The article notes James A. Murphy and Charles J. Kidney as Democratic candidates in Ward 17 for the city council. Separately a schooner struck a bridge causing wire entanglements and injuries to Peter Welsh who suffered a severe scalp wound and knee cap fracture, with another worker hurt but less seriously.

Thurman Club Printing Trades Council Mailers’ Union Central Labor Union Harber James A. Murphy Charles J. Kidney West End Peter Welsh Market Street Brighton Massachusetts General Hospital Welsh

Races and Sports News From Saugus Belmont Philadelphia Traverses

The Saugus races begin at 12 30 today. Billy Nash visits Richmond while Harvard coach Lehmann arrives in New York. Yale crews switch to English oars and shell but without the English stroke. Dan Brouthers signs with Springfields for next season as veteran players. Alexander Brown joins a Philadelphia football tackle lineup. Patchen and Star Pointer race today at Belmont Park near Philadelphia, Boston pacer first in Quaker City region. Columbia College Varsity picks R W Pressprich as 1897 captain. Lawson Fuller in Vermont drives six in hand at Fleetwood in 2 56 1 2. All six bred at Fuller farm. Fred Pfeffer played 450 baseball games between 1888 and 1890, a record not matched.

Billy Nash Boston Richmond R. C. Lehmann Harvard Majestic New York Yale Bob Cook Dan Brouthers Springfields Alexander Brown Philadelphia Joe Patchen Star Pointer Belmont Park Boston Pacer Quaker City Columbia College R. W. Pressprich Lawson W. Fuller Fleetwood Mr. Fuller St. Albans Fred Pfeffer

Latonia Racecourse Results Report A List Of Winners

Latonia Kentucky November 11 details five races with winners and times. Rampart won the first mile, Latouma the seven furlongs, Suydam the six furlongs, Addie Buchanan the one and one sixteenths miles, and Al the five furlongs. secondary places listed for each race.

Latonia Rampart Little Tom Little Walter Latouma Noy Peuthers Gray Eclipse Suydam Mertie Reed Forsythe Addie Buchanan Nimrod Simee Sagamon el Toro

Harvard junior crew elects H Adams captain for year

The Harvard junior crew yesterday elected H Adams of Boston captain for the next year. He stroked the crew last year and in his freshman year rowed on his class crew.

Harvard H. Adams Boston

Malden Defeats Woburn in New England Polo Clash

Malden beat Woburn 1 0 in a New England League polo match played in Woburn tonight. The visitors secured the lone goal of the game.

Woburn Malden

Fall River and Pawtucket Scores Shared in Oil Ad

Sports style scores list two results, Fall River 6 over New Bedford 2 and Pawtucket 5 over Salem 4. An ad text urges traveling with Salv ation Oil claiming it cures a bruise at once.

Fall River New Bedford Pawtucket Salem

Yachtsmens Ladies Night at Atlantic Yacht Club

The Atlantic Yacht Club on Commercial wharf end hosted a bright ladies night with Commodore E. W. Dixor in view as about a hundred couples danced. The California Quartet from the Parlor Match Company, George B. McKenna, 8 Chapman and other talent provided entertainment. C J Gallagher, J T Curran and Frank T Dunn led the arrangements committee.

Atlantic Yacht Club Commercial Wharf E. W. Dixor California George B. McKenna Chapman C. J. Gallagher J. T. Curran Frank T. Dunn

Jury awards Chadwell $4000 in car collision suit

In Salem Superior Civil Court the jury ruled for Chadwell against Lynn and Boston Railroad, awarding $4000 for injuries from a collision of cars. The verdict settles the personal injury case in favor of the plaintiff.

Salem Superior Civ Court Chadwell Vs Lynn & Boston Railroad

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