Harvard football practice ends with ragged showing and Mills shines
Harvard endured a lifeless practice with a few bright spots as Mills and Dibblee stood out. Hallowell began fullback trials while coaching staff Emmons Waters and Newell rebuked the team for lackluster effort. The squad will push hard again today ahead of tomorrow's game with the B A A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Mills
Dibblee
Varsity
Andover
Exeter
Gallagher
Ore
Brown
Hallowell
Emmons
Waters
Newell
Lewis
J. C
Neneseses
R, T
Sargent
English High and Brookline Tie in Stubborn 6-6 Football
English High and Brookline High played to a stubborn 6-6 tie in the interscholastic football opener. Brookline controlled early defense, but English High forced repeated Brookline punts and had a long drive to Brookline’s three yard line. Kennington scored for English High on a five yard run after a fumbled pass was recovered, with Ashley and Morse among the standouts for defense and offense. Stillman and Talbot starred for Brookline, while English High’s Ashley, Mann, and Murphy were key for their side. Attendance reported at 300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English High
Brookline Hi
Brookline
Boyce
High School
A &i
Kennington
Lee High
Eaton
Morse
Ashley
Stillman
Talbot
Onos
Mann
Murphy
E. H
MacLachlan
Mann Gilleapie
Eaton Smith
Sherlock
Woodburyh
R. H
Wilbur
Q. B
Holy Cross and Boston College Ready for Return Game
Holy Cross trains hard at the South End grounds to avenge last Saturday's defeat and reclaim laurels. Boston College, confident after the setback, prepares for a close, exciting Worcester clash with two back sets per half and a probable lineup featuring Lyons Landrigan Kelliher Walsh Prendighast Murphy Croker and backs Vahey Grainger White Brick McGillicuddy McGrath McDermott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Cross
South End
Boston College
Worcester
Lyons
Landrigan
Kelliher
Walsh
Prendighast
Murphy
Croker
Vahey
Grainger
White
Brick
McGillicuddy
McGrath
McDermott
Chicago Athletic Association Expels Six Football Players
Six members of the Chicago Athletic Association football eleven have been expelled amid alleged professionalism. Players include Paul Brown and W. H. Aldrich quarterbacks, H. G. Hadden right tackle, Ben Thomas left guard, William Graver right halfback, and Dr. M. K. Stewart right guard. They opposed President Potter and Captain Thompson, traveled to Pittsburg, and played for Alleghany A A against Duquesne Athletic Club before the board expelled them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Athletic Association
Paul Brown
W. H. Aldrich
H. G. Hadden
Ben Thomas
William Graver
M. K. Stewart
Potter
Thompson
Pittsburg
Alleghany A. A
Duquesne Athletic Club
Board of Directors
Football Gossip and Thanksgiving Plans in Malden
The E A A of Malden plans a Thanksgiving Day game with Thorne and Hefflinger from the old cepeat ers to face Elizabeth A C against the All America team. Yale subs are promised, and betting favors Yale over Princeton. Penn notes anger over Lafayette, while Dartmouth vs Amherst is set for today. Jonner of Yale has a bad ankle, possibly sidelining him in Saturday's contest. Colby Brown captain praised as a standout. Bob Jenn invited to referee Elizabeth versus Orange at Manhattan Field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
Tred Welmore
Oakland Street
Thorne
Hefflinger
Elizabeth A. C
Yale
New York
Princeton
Tigers
U. of P
Harvard
Philadelphia
Bob Jenn
Elizabeth
Orange
Manhattan
Colby
Brown
Pennsylvania
Lafayette
Quakers
Jonner
Dartmouth
Amherst
Cupid’s Agent Cures Pimples at Winter Street
John H. Woodbury, described as Cupid’s agent, is noted for curing pimples in Boston at 1 Winter street. The unusual claim appears in a brief old-time advertisement style, reflecting early marketing phrasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Woodbury
Cupid
Winter St
Boston
Lehmann Arrives to Begin Harvard Rowing Work at Cambridge
Harvard hires Rudolph Lehmann the English coach who trained Oxford and Leander to begin work at Cambridge at once. He outlines training plans for the undergrads, discusses stroke technique gear rigging and shell lengths, praises Yale crew and Captain Treadway, and notes he will coach from a launch. An informal dinner followed at the Metropolitan Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rudolph Lehmann
Harvard
Majestic
Francis Peabody, Jr
Cambridge University
Peabody
D. N. Goodrich
Lehmann
Cambridge
England
Poughkeepsie
Oxford
Henley
America
Clapham-on-the Thames
Interuniversity
Yale
Treadway
Metropolitan Club
Lasker Wins Second Game In Chess Championship
Moscow reports Lasker defeats Steinitz in the second game after forty two moves in the early hours. Ray Lopez noted. Score stands Lasker two, Steinitz zero.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Lasker
Ray Lopez
Steinitz
Peet Likely to Coach Columbia College Crew
Walter B. Peet is poised to coach Columbia College rowing. George Hall defeated Bert Claridge, renowned wing shot, in Baltimore Wednesday. Knickerbocker Club in New York lists 1450 full members and plans to reach about twenty percent more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter B. Peet
Columbia College
George Hall
Bert Claridge
America
Baltimore
Knickerbocker Club
New York
Harry Cornish
Rusie Sues Crack Pitcher Seeks Freedom in Federal Courts
Amos Rusie, an Indianapolis pitcher, filed a federal injunction against the New York Baseball Club seeking release and to strike down club reservation rights. The suit argues NL rules permit clubs to reserve players, blocking moves to other teams. Rusie seeks $5000 damages for preventing him from pursuing his profession and questions the league's restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
Amos Rusie
Indianapolis
Rusie
Russe
National League
New York Club
Saugus Track Finishes Three Races In Poor Conditions
At Saugus, three horse races completed as track conditions worsened. Alcinta the mare led early but Merrill narrowly beat in the final heat of the 2:11 pace amid protests over a misread mile time. Other heats saw Whipster, Happy Home Jr, Carlos, and Bumps contest the 2:08 pace and 2:23 trotting as the season winds down with tomorrow's 2:14 and 2:24 pacing events ending New England trotting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saugus
Alcinta
Merrill
Nelson
Kervich
Whipster
Billy Lyman
Happy Home
Carlos
Barney
Robert R
New England
Bh. H
Dam Tini
B. m
Alcantara
Electioneer
Carpenter
Ker- Darkness
Bik. m
Kervick
B. H
Durland
Treasure
C. m
Meclaughlin
B. G
Baron Wilkes
Queen Pthel
Wilson
Traced
Brock
Robert R. B
Winkness
Wilkle Robba
C. G
Ds Robinette
Ch. m
Spear
Happy Home, Jr
Brayman
Pr Passsaaaesete
Ch. G
McNamee
Pweleast Ag Pee’ Ie
Eis Carlos
Dodge
Frenwood, Bik. G
Barney, Br. G
Barney Wilkes
Rovers Triumph Over Press C. C. by 117 Pins
On Rexford alleys last night the Rovers beat Press C. C. by 117 pins, leading at the end of every string. Spencer rolled 203 and 657 to date this season, marking a new record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexford
Rovers
C. C. Boys
Spencer
Plymouth County Wheelmen elect officers at meeting
In Brockton on November 12 the Plymouth County Wheelmen's Club met in the Shoe City rooms. W. H. Barnard was elected representative to the Massachusetts L A W and G. Hinds was chosen secretary of the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
Plymouth County Wheelmen’s Club
Shoe City Rooms
W. H. Barnard
Massachusetts
L. A
Factional Fight in National League Reaches Climax
Chicago November reports two factions clashed over the arbitration board, with Louisville-led Stuckey seeking concessions. By late afternoon John T. Brush secured a major victory for the minority, leaving the board weakened and setting up further battles at the spring meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Baseball League
McGunnigle
Louisville
Philadelphia
McCreary
Frazer
Thompson
Hallman
Clements
Clark
National League
Dr. Stuckey
Stuckey
Sam Thompson
Chick’ Frazer
Brush
National Board
Rotunda
Andrew Freedman
New York
Louisvilles
Bill Clark
Connaughton
Stafford
John T. Brush
Cincinnati
Boston
Pittsburg
National Board of Arbitration
Young
Robinson
Byrne
Freeman
Soden
Hart
Messrs. Freedman
Wagner
Washington
Robison
Cleveland
von der Ahe
St. Louis
Burns W Pierce to leave Boston for Saratoga
Burns W. Pierce will leave Boston Monday for Saratoga to finish training for the six day race in New York next month. The Mattapan Road Club plans a run to Waltham if pleasant next Sunday under First Lieutenant Hockaday. The Commonwealth BC hosts a house warming at 86 Clermont Park next Tuesday. all members and friends invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burns W. Pierce
Boston
Saratoga
New York
Mattapan Road Club
Waltham
Paris
Poolford
McDuffee
Eddie Bald
Bald-Cooper
G. W. Stone
Jamaica Plain
J. H. Lacey
Arthur Gardiner
Tom Cooper
George Stuart
Chicago
Shock
Golden
Alberts
Hofstetter
Smith
Walter A. Woods
Wal Itham Manufacturing Company
Europe
Samuel Harrison
Ryan
Amy O'Connor
Joseph Coffin
George Keller
A. E. Yent
French Chamber Debates Clergy Congresses and Government
The French chamber debated clerical congresses at Rheims and government actions. Ministers defended measures to protect civil society, while clerical defense was met with cries of closure. The session saw mixed reactions as votes favored confidence in the government and limited condemnation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faure
M. 'Mirman
Rheims
M. Rambaud
M. Darlan
Centre Party
Jules Lemire
M. Bourgeois
Meline
M. Meline
Chamber
M. Alexandre Milierand
Rambaiud
M. Poicare
Gustave Isambert
M. Polincare
M. Miran
M. Poincare
Michaels Breaks Ten Mile Bicycle Record
James Michael of New Orleans set a ten mile bicycle record with a pace by sextuplet, two quads, and two triplets. He beat the existing ten mile mark of 18 41 1 5 by eight seconds, clocking 18 33 1 5. Tomorrow Johnson will challenge the two mile record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
James Michael
Tom Linton
England
Michael
Johnson
Boxing Gossip From College Point to New York
Boxing gossip reports Dave Sullivan in peak condition for a weight bout with Casper Leon at the Bohemian Club in New York this month. Promoters, matchmakers, and fighters including Nick Burley, Johnny Murphy, Maxey Haugh, and Sid Ziegler are linked to various potential bouts as plans unfold through November and December amid New York boxing activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Point
L. I
Dave Sullivan
Casper Leon
Bohemian Club
New York
Joe Elms
Chelsea
Leon
Sullivan
Billy Smith
Dick Moore
Dick Baker
Jack Smith
Nick Burley
Burley
Young Mitchell
South Boston
Jerry Callahan
Warren Lewis
Corbett-Fitzsimmons
A. C
Coney Island
Tommy West
West
Kid Lavigne
Owen Ziegler
Broadway Athletic Club
Tom O'Rourke
Ziegler
Sam Fitzpatrick
Lavigne
Myopia Hunt Club Hosts Anise Seed Hunt Finish At Sagamore Farm
The Myopia Hunt Club held a traditional anise-seed hunt, guiding the pack through Hamilton to a finish at Augustus P. Gardner's Sagamore Farm near Ipswich. Followers included John L. Heard John Caswell Morton J. Henry James Parker C G Rice and Mr Mandell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walmilton
Navy
Myopia Hunt Club
Hamilton
Augustus P. Gardner
Sagamore Farm
Ipswich
John L. Heard
John Caswell
Morton J. Henry
James Parker
C. G. Rice
Mr. Mandell
Lyceum Ball to be Held at Odd Fellows Hall
The first ball at the Lyceum will take place at Odd Fellows Hall in Roxbury on Monday evening, November 16, with the Church of All Saints on Centre Street overseeing the arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum
Church of All Saints
Centre Street
Roxbury
Odd Fellows' Hall
McKinley Elected Honorary Union League Member
New York Nov 12 The Hon William McKinley President elect of the United States was unanimously elected an honorary member of the Union League Club this evening Also voted to give a reception to McKinley and Hobart at a time convenient to them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William McKinley
United States
Union League Club
Messrs. McKinley
Hobart
Country Club Mixed Fourball Winners Named at Brookline
The Country Club Brookline hosted a large field for a mixed foursomes event yesterday afternoon. twelve pairs competed. G Hubbard and Miss A Hen shaw won first prize with 8% net, while P S Sears and Mrs Zerrahn took second prize with a net.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookline
G. Hubbard
A. Henshaw
P. S. Sears
Cambridge cycle club vs Waltham cycle club bowls clash
The Cambridge Cycle Club visited Waltham for a match against the Waltham Cycle Club at Waltham alleys. The home side won by 144 pins. Final scores were not listed in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltham
Cambridgeport Cycle Club
Waltham Cycle Club
Tried for killing Italian in Butte manslaughter case
At the Superior Court session in Taunton the Butte manslaughter case proceeded. An Italian trespasser was shot after hundreds of Italians approached defendant's land. Inspector Parker testified the defendant fired over the crowd to warn them, then fired as the group advanced, wounding Final.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taunton
Superior Court
Butte
Parker
Jury verdict against railroad in Adams grade crossing death
In Pittsfield Superior Court a jury awarded 3700 to Frank L. Thon as administrator of Ralph Martin of Savoy, killed at Park street Adams crossing last December. The case goes to the Supreme Court on appeal of Boston & Albany Railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Frank L. Thon
Ralph Martin
Savoy
Boston & Albany Railroad
Martin
Park Street
Adams
Supreme Court
Plymouth Celebrates McKinley Hobart Victory Parade
Plymouth marked the McKinley and Hobart election with a large parade on Main street. Bands and workers from Plymouth Cordage, Woollen, Standish Worsted, Plymouth Mills and other factories joined about 1000 participants, including citizens and High School boys, plus a horse brigade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
McKinley
Hobart
Main Street
Plymouth Cordage Company
Plymouth Woollen Company
Stand'sh Worsted Company
Plymouth Mills
Vincent Dramatic Club Opens Cambridge Social Union Show
The Vincent Dramatic Club opened the Cambridge Social Union course of entertainments at Brattle Hall with the comedy 1720-6. George F. Madden led the cast with Miss Katherine L. Bodemar as co star, under the direction of Mrs. J. M. MacGill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Dramatic Club
Cambridge Social Union
Brattle Hall
George F. Madden
Katherine L. Bodemer
J. M. MacGill
Hazleton vs City of Lynn damages verdict in sewer case
In Salem on November 12, the Supreme Court before Judge Hammond returned a verdict of 366.25 for the plaintiff Hazleton in the case against the City of Lynn for damages from an overflowing sewer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Supreme Court
Hammond
Hazleton
City of
Lynn
Salem pupil confined after fall during school incident
Salem on November 12 reports Clarence Cousins a Saltonstall School pupil confined to his home with serious injuries after being thrown over another boy. He struck heavily on his back and shoulders in the incident at the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Clarence Cousins
Saltonstall School
Salem Officer Leavitt Resigns for Jail Night Watchman Post
Salem officials report Police Officer Israel Leavitt has resigned after fifteen years of service to take a night watchman job at the Salem Jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Israel Leavitt
Nighit
Arabian Nights features in Medford program skirts dance special
In Medford on November 12 the evening program highlighted the skirt dance by Fletcher Norton and tableaux depicting scenes from the Arabian Nights. The performances showcased the exotic theme with costumed tableaux and dance numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medford
Fletcher Norton
Salt of Miss Hanna suit vs Exeter Mfg Co ends with $300 verdict
In Portsmouth New Hampshire on November 12, the salt of Miss Katie Hanna of Exeter against the Exeter Manufacturing Co was served after jurors were impanelled. The company paid the plaintiff $300 for the loss of a finger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
N. H
Katie Hanna
Exeter
Exeter Manufacturing Company
Democratic platform voices unity after defeat in 1896
George F. Williams delivers a post election address praising the Chicago platform as the foundation of future Democratic policy. He denounces corruption and coercion, calls for loyalty to the 1896 platform, and urges education and recruitment to gain strength in Massachusetts. Timely remarks from Coakley and Crane accompany the message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Jackson
Lincoln
Chicago
Republcan Party
Thosh
Voi Ce
Democratic Party
Commonwealth
Wakefield
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
George Fred Williams
Timothy W. Coakley
Boston
John P. Crane
Woburn
Actors in Trouble at Worcester Opera House Arrests Made
Worcester November 12 Chief Raymond and four officers arrested Edgar J Abbott Frank Forrester Columbia Girls Edward Gallagher Zeda Wilson and Amy Louise Ames on a warrant by Albert H Inman YMCA leader. Charged with participating in an improper exhibition at the Front Street Opera House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Raymond
Front Street Opera House
Edgar J. Abbott
Frank Forrester
Columbia Girls
Edward Gallagher
Zeda Wilson
Amy Louise Ames
Albert H. Inman
Young Men’s Christian Association
Funeral of prominent shoe figure C H Pratt in East Weymouth
The funeral service for Charles Henry Pratt a longtime leader in the shoe industry was held at his Broad Street home this afternoon. Reverends Ward and McDonald of Newport led the rites with the Columbian Quartet from Boston offering music. Numerous floral tributes were displayed as Masons Odd Fellows and Knights Templars attended and escorted the casket to Old North Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Weymouth
Charles Henry Pratt
Broad Street
I. M. Ward
J. J. McDonald
Newport
R. I
Columbian Quartet
Boston
South Shore Commandery
Knights Templars
Orphans’ Hope Lodge of Masons
Crescent Lodge of Odd Fellows
Old North Cemetery
Republicans Celebrate Illuminations in Portsmouth Citywide Gathering
In Portsmouth on November 12 Republicans held a festive gathering with 1500 men from Dover Amesbury Newburyport Salisbury Rye and York joining. Illuminations were prominent, especially at the Rockingham Hotel owned by Hon. Frank Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
N. H
Dover
Ameles
Ottingham
Newburyport
Amesbury
Salisbury
Rye
York
Ene
Rockingham Hotel
Frank Jones
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Bos- Meadston College
Chicago A. A
Codmans
Codman
Ashmont
B. A
Pierce
Wood
UB. A
Oes
St. Sp. M
Hutchinson
Ahk
Walley
Legate
Salemn
Providence
Inter
Fering
Merrill’s
A.C. G. Series
RRS
Towler
St M. Willis
Percyry
Peverly
Pore Oeseenane
Saben Eeee
Abe
St Burroughs
Beckett
Bigelow
Longmore
Plymouth County Wheelmen
MR. Soden
Affa
Pitcher’s Castoria
Hav-S Iit
Tommy Ryan
Jim Kennedy
Empire Club
Maspeth
J. J. Collins
City
Broadway A. C
Howie Hodgkins
Cushing
Bill Quinn
Fred Fleck
Fleck
Tom Sharkey
Fitzsimmons
Joe Choynski
Davie
Choynski
San Francisco
Maher Davies
Jimmy Barry
Bob Armstrong
ALL Saints Lyceum
California
Blanchard & Farrar
Faueull
Wkinley
Union League
Country Club Golf
Cambridgeport
Waltham C. C. Bowler
St. Sp. Maeeee
Haggerty
G.’ Bean
Norfolks
Philedians
Melrose
Dorchester
Montello
Holbrook
South Weymouth
Norfolk Cycle Club
Norfolk
McBride
Miller Earns Eee
Bass Eee Wenene
Allen Seteeeee
St . Bowler
Phinney Thee
Melrose Highlands Club
Dorchester Centrals
Et Highlands
Berry Aeeeee
McDonald Vos Dat
Skinner Theeenee
McFarland
Newhall
Wee Steer
Tae Pernet Centrals
Merriam
Crockett
Cutter
Wheelock
Williams
Stoneham
Stonehams
Maldens
Gendreau
Houghton
Walton
Gay
McGowan
Gendreau Bergin
H. B
Cashman
Weeteene
Corcoran
William Long
H. G. Johnson
Rush
M.s. Om Stoneham
ceereGayeessee
Seeves
Alae -Houghton
Gays
Vian
Amie
GOY
Toughteas
Plymouth Victors
Leavitt
Actors
C. H. Pratt
Biddeford
Apathur Simard
Foss Street
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