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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1901

Page

3

Yale Declares Glass Ineligible for Varsity

Yale announces Edgar Glass the leading Yale football player is ineligible to play this season after Harvard objected to his transfer. The rule interpretation bars him from Princeton game and prompts Goss and Johnson to be tried in his place. Glass’s absence damages Yale’s title hopes for the fall.

New Haven Conn Edgar Glass Yale The Football Association Harvard Princeton C.D. Francis George Goss Tom Johnson Worcester Mass

Harvard Football Extends Practice To Three Daily Sessions

Harvard football conducts all day practice with morning backs drills to reduce fumbles against Penn, afternoon scrimmage against the varsity and scrub, and night signal rehearsals on Soldiers Field. Matthews shines at end while linemen excel in stops. Yale game prep dominates campus rallies led by Captain Campbell and Coach Reid.

Harvard Penn Yale Soldiers Field Varsity Kernan Ristine Cutts Mac Masters Matthews Hnesmen Campbell Percival Matthews Blagden R. T Fox Lewis J. Lawrence Lee Rainsford Rigel Bargent C.r King Barnard Davenport Force Lawrence Dodge Bowditch Morse Thayer Marshall Q. B Parker Derby Putnam R. H Ives Meier R. Hi Taylor Kevans Graydon F. B Parmalee Mifflin

Yale Practice Under Strict Conditions Before Yale Princeton Clash

Yale suffered limited practice with two days left before the Yale Princeton game. Cripples were kept out, Olcott did not wear a uniform, and massed tactics were practiced in secret. The public exhibition fell short as Yale pushed the ball behind its own goal. Bloomer boosted the squad’s progress in tackles while Weymouth and McClintock shared punting duties amid uncertain plans for the fullback role.

New Haven Conn Princeton Yale Gould Goes Olcott Bloomer Weymouth McClintock

Eliot Cheers Eleven Harvard President at Ratification Meeting

Harvard president and supporters celebrate eleven member approval at a ratification gathering as Campbell delivers a decisive hit in the session.

Eliot Harvard Campbell

Newton High Dominates Cambridge Latin in Prep League Rout

Newton High defeated Cambridge Latin 26 to 0 in a Prep League game at Newton. Rain and slick fields nullified Cambridge backs’ end runs as Newtons heavier lineup powered through tackles and guards for most gains. Two touchdowns by Newton in each half, a safety by Bushway on a blocked kick in the second half, and Stephenson’s 56 yard run highlight the easy win.

Newton High Cambridge Latin Newton Cambridge Stephenson

Melrose Clinches SHSL Title With 5-0 Win Over Malden

Melrose defeated Malden 5 to 0 on Melrose ball grounds to practically seal the Suburban High School League championship. Melrose, Malden, and Everett High schools compete in the league.

Melrose Malden Everett

Football Notes on Local High and College Teams

Hyde Park and West Roxbury meet in Junior League at Charles River Park this afternoon. Dorchester A A and Milton A A clash Saturday at East Milton. Dorchester seeks revenge after last year’s defeat. St Joseph’s A A seeks a 95 to 100 pound team for next Saturday and Thanksgiving games. Principal Armstrong of Englewood weighs in on association football versus American football. Holy Cross may face Tufts on Thanksgiving if the Boston College game is off. Princeton leads the big four in points with 247, Yale 244. Syracuse suspended classes for victory celebration.

Hyde Park West Roxbury High Charles River Park Indians Little Hudson Daly West Point Dorchester A. A Milton A. A East Milton Dorchester Milton St. Joseph's A. A Benjamin Gannon Chambers Street City Armstrong Englewood High School Holy Cross Tufts Boston College Princeton Yale Syracuse University Columbia

Jewett Wins Close Billiards Match in New England Championship

Henry M. Jewett of Boston defeats Dr. H. P. King of Providence in a tight New England billiards contest at Hub rooms. King struggled early on an unfamiliar table but rallied late with runs of 24 26 and 13. Jewett matched Charles Smith's Monday night average with 456-61. Referee was Harry P. Cline. Tonight’s pairing features Charles Threshie and John W. Hawes.

Henry M. Jewett Boston H. P. King Providence New England Hub Rooms Mr. Jewett Dr. King Charles Smith H. M. Jewett Dr. H. P. King Eae Aes Ae Ee Harry P. Cline Charles Threshie John W. Hawes

Indoor track planned in Saengerfest Hall Philadelphia

Mr P O Sheehan manager of Will Stinson returns from New York with Arthur Irwin to build an indoor track in Saengerfest Hall Philadelphia. Four weeks of racing announced for Philadelphians. Irwin sees strong money in Philadelphia. Supper won by Metropolitan Wheelmen from Press Cycling Club to be eaten next Saturday night. Nominations for Century Road Club offices close Friday night with W I Kreitenstein Terre Haute Ind. Harry M Gordon Massachusetts states centurion to run again, but Secretary Treasurer W W Hannigan declines second term. Alec Hill Coventry England pioneer cyclist visiting Wellesley. City Point Wheelmen annual ball set for Wednesday Dec 16 in Bethesda Hall South Boston.

P. O. Sheehan Will Stinson New York Arthur Irwin Philadelphia Saengerfest Hall Irwin Metropolitan Press Cycling Club Bowling Century Road Club W. I. Kreitenstein Terre Haute Ind Harry M. Gordon Massachusetts Ww.i. Hannigan Alec Hill Coventry England Wellesley City Point Bethesda Hall South Boston

Bishop Sbaretti Arrives in New York for Philippine Post

Bishop Sbaretti of Havana, named special apostolic delegate to the Philippines, arrived in New York aboard the Warmner Mexico. He said he will go to Rome to get instructions on his duties, and until then he will not know what his exact responsibilities will be.

New York Sbaretti Havana Mexico Rome Ipetocmon

Arlington Boat Club Defeats Belfry Club Two Games To One

Arlington Boat Club visited Lexington to bowl against the Qld Belfry Club and won two of three games. Poor rolling limited scores with only three players over 500 total. Warden of Arlington led with 626, while Turner of the Belfry Club topped a single string at 212.

Lexington Arlington Boat Club Qld Belfry Club Warden Arlington Turner

Team 3 Tops Team 4 in Boston A A House Tourney

Team 3 defeated Team 4 two games to one by 26 pins in the Boston Athletic Association house tourney last night. Team 8 Ainsworth Thayer Murphy Milliken Walley posted 2436 total, while Team 4 W M Hill Grammer Gross Putnam and Keith totaled 2410.

Boston Athletic Association Ainsworth Thayer Murphy Milliken Walley W. M. Hill Grammer Gross Putnam Keith

Mercantile League Games Postponed To Tonight

The Mercantile League fixtures between Clapp & Tilton and Smith Patterson and C. A. Browning and Standard Clothing Co. were postponed from last night and moved to tonight.

Mercantile League Clapp & Tilton Smith, Patterson C. A. Browning and Standard Clothing Co

Princeton Basketball Schedule Shows Harvard Games

Princeton University in Princeton New Jersey announced the basketball schedule. The Harvard games list February 22 at Princeton and March 8 at Cambridge.

Princeton N. J Princeton University Harvard Cambridge

Salem Bowed 7 to 1 by Lawrence in Polo Match

Salem fell 7 to 1 at home as Wootke was absent for the local polo team, contributing to the defeat against Lawrence.

Salem Wootke Lawrence

Lowell Defeats Portland 12 to 4 in One-Sided Game

Lowell defeated Portland 12 to 4 tonight, a one-sided game aided by an injury to goal tender Mallory who retired after being struck on the head by the ball.

Lowell Portland Mallory

First Baptist Mariners' Church Observes Semi-Centennial

The semi-centennial of First Baptist Mariners' Church at 3224 Hanover Street was observed with appropriate exercises yesterday.

First Baptist Mariners’ Church Hanover Street

Deaths in the British Gales

Violent winds rain and snowstorms lash UK coasts with distress signals from several vessels near Dover and Tyne. Five ships wrecked in Kingstown Harbor. The Nord mail boat lost 16 crew at lightship works near Dover.Manchester floods bring welcome relief to mills amid drought. The gale rages along the coast with ongoing shipping casualties, especially in Northumberland.

London United Kingdom Dover Tyne Irish Kingstown Nord Calais Manchester Northumberland

Harrison's Sun Means to Fight Admitted to Practice Law

Colonel Russell B. Harrison son of ex President Benjamin Harrison was admitted to practice law today by the County State Supreme and Federal courts in Indianapolis He said this consummation of a long cherished intention was hastened by his desire and his father's dying wish that he should carry out his aim to fight to the end the unmilitary treatment meted out to him by the War Department He will open a law office in Indianapolis

Indianapolis Ind Russell B. Harrison Benjamin Harrison Harrison War Department

May See Meteors Tonight From November Shower

Harvard Observatory professors and observers say weather may hinder the November meteor shower but they will monitor the sky. Photographic and spectroscopic gear is ready and they expect best viewing Thursday and Friday as meteors radiate from Leo but may appear anywhere.

Harvard Observatory W. C Pickering Leo

News of the World Briefly Told

SANTIAGO DE CUBA NOV 12 Govern Wood and Mrs Wood Collector Bliss Captain Slocum Major Kean and several ladies arrived here this morning on the government yacht Kanawha Berlin Nov 12 There appears to be foundation for the renewed reports that a divorce of the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Hesse is impending Incompatibility of temper appears to have reached the point where a separation is inevitable They are both grandchildren of the late Queen Victoria Philadelphia Nov 12 Dr George Woodward of this city today sent a check for 20000 to the trustees of the University of Pennsylvania to be used for the establishing of the Woodward Fellowship in Physiological Chemistry Lynn Nov 12 Alvan Thurber the 14 year old boy who shot and killed his play mate Karl Robbins two weeks ago in the Swampscott woods was this morning discharged by Judge Berry in the juvenile court Troy N Y Nov 12 The Boston Maine express was wrecked this morning by colliding with a Delaware & Hudson freight train at Mechanicsville Conductor Knowlton in charge of the express was seriously injured The freight train was derailed Washington Nov 12 E G Preston of the Boston Chamber of Commerce and M S Greenough of the Cleveland Chamber of Commerce arranged today to have the President receive the representatives of the commercial bodies of a number of the cities along the northern border who are interested in reciprocity with Canada tomorrow Washington Nov 12 Secretary Long has selected Rear Admiral Frank Wildes to be the head of the Meade court martial in place of Rear Admiral Taylor

Santiago DE Cuba General Wood Wood Collector Bliss Slocum Kean Berlin Grand Duchess of Hesse Queen Victoria Philadelphia George Woodward University of Pennsylvania Woodward Lynn Alvan Thurber Karl Robbins Swampscott Woods Berry Troy N. Y Boston & Maine Express Delaware & Hudson Mechanicsville Knowlton Washington E. G. Preston Boston Chamber of Commerce Greenough Cleveland Chamber of Commerce Canada Long Frank Wildes Meade Taylor

Harvard Students Complain of Bad Food at Memorial Hall

Harvard undergraduates accuse Memorial Hall management of serving rotten meat substitutes at dinner causing illness. A Harvard Crimson letter from a student cites repeated food safety negligence and demands explanations.

Harvard Memorial Hall

Pan-American team aims for six day race win

NEW YORK November 12 The first pair to enter the international six day race at Madison Square Garden starting December 9 are Archie McEachern the Canadian champion and Bobby Walthour of Atlanta Ga. They form the Pan American team and have begun training. Walthour predicts they will win despite strong foreign flyers entering the event.

New York Madison Square Garden Archie McEachern Bobby” Walthour Atlanta Walthour

Walthour Wins Second Night of Six Day Racing in Memphis

Bobby Walthour of Atlanta won the second night of the six day one hour per night race in Memphis. He edged Jimmy Bowler in a hard finish with Leander close behind in third and Jimmy Hunter in fourth.

Memphis Tenn Bobby Walthour Atlanta Jimmy Bowler Leander Jimmy Hunter

Rev W H Main Endorses Dr Agnew Catarrhal Powder

The Rev W H Main pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church Buffalo testifies that after using Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder he was benefited at once. He states the remedy relieves cold headache and catarrh in one application and praises it as wonderful.

W. H. Main Baptist Emmanuel Church Buffalo Agnew

Attach a motor to your bicycle this winter

Mansfield shop at 4 Appleton Street offers to attach a motor to bicycles this winter with evening hours. The ad emphasizes in store service and convenience for riders seeking motorized conversion.

Mansfield Appleton Street

William Bancroft portrait graces METROPOLITAN DANCE hall

Nearly 300 people attended the Mechanics' Hall event hosted by the Metropolitan Mutual Aid Association. Miss Katherine Donovan led the grand march as a mass of potted plants adorned the stage. Portraits of General Bancroft, McKinley, and Roosevelt hung above. Floor marshal W. G. Newman and floor director John J. Flanagan guided the procession with Miss Donovan leading.

The Metropolitan Mutual Aid Association Boston Elevated Railroad Mechanics’ Hall Purdy Katherine Donovan Dance of That Metropolitan Mutual Aid Associaon William A. Bancroft McKinley Roosevelt W. G. Newman John J. Flanagan

Notable Guests at City Reception Highlight Gowns and Dignitaries

Katherine Donovan led a line of attendees headed by Mayor Thomas N. Hart with Mrs Helen Ma honey, General William A. Bancroft and Miss Teresa Murphy. Among gowns on display were Miss Matilda McCormick ink muslin, Miss finnied tarev blue foulard, Miss Eva M. Perry pale blue panne velvet, Miss Daisy Munroe pink silk with black lace, and Miss Bertha Keeley blue foulard. Other prominent guests included Hon James Donovan, Senator Michael Sullivan, Rep Daniel F. Barry, Alderman Tinkham, James Prendergast, William Hooper and John T. Burnett.

Katherine Donovan Thomas N. Hart Helen Mahoney William A. Bancroft Teresa Murphy Matilda McCormick Finnied Tarev Eva M. Perry Daisy Munroe Bertha Keeley James Donovan Michael Sullivan Daniel F. Barry Alderman Tinkham James Prendergast William Hooper John T. Burnett

Foresters Celebrate 21st Anniversary Ball in Paine Hall

Foresters of America Court Star of the East No 18 held its majority celebration at Paine Memorial Hall. Miss Dora L Davis and Isadore Kerber led the grand march with over 150 couples in attendance. Dancing ran until 2 am with excellent order throughout.

Court Star of the East Paine Memorial Hall Court Star of the East No. 18 Foresters of America Dora IL. Davis Isadore Kerber Foresters Isidore Kerber Dora L. Davis

Jeffries Fans Hold Off For Better Odds Before Fight

San Francisco November reports show James J. Jeffries minimal gym work ahead of his bout with Gus Ruhlin on Friday. Ruhlin trains at Blankens and Golden Gate Park, while Jeffries limits exertion to lake walks and baths. Referee Corbett warns fighters to follow rules, with money betting slumping as odds drift to 2 to 1 against Jeffries.

San Francisco James J. Jeffries Gus Ruhlin Lake Merritt Oakland Reliance Club Ruhlin Blankens Golden Gate Park Jeffries Harry Corbett Corbett

Fighters Compare World Championship Contenders Jeffries Ruhlin

Measurements shown for James J. Jeffries and Gus Ruhlin ahead of their world title fight next Friday. Jeffries stands about 6 feet 1 inch tall with a 76 inch reach and weighs near 210 pounds. Ruhlin measures around 6 feet 1 inch, with a 78 inch reach and an approximate 190 pound fighting weight.

James I. Jeffries Gus” Ruhlin Jeffries Ruhlin Uhlin

Boxing Gossip Signals Big Heavyweight Shakeup

A Los Angeles despatch notes Frank Childs of Chicago seeks December match with Denver Ed Martin in a new heavyweight championship idea. It highlights rising claims by world champions across nations and notes Saint Louis as a boxing hub with Dixon Attell and White Yuanger bouts. Louisville and Detroit clubs push boxing activity as Philadelphia and Chicago expand shows amid thin profits. Jack Root reportedly earned 108 for a bout with Jimmy Ryan in Louisville.

Los Angeles Frank Childs Chicago Denver Ed Martin Ieelandic George Dixon Abe Attell St. Louis Tommy White Benny Yuanger St. Louies Olympic West End Louisville Detroit Southern Empire Philadelphia Littis Jack Root Jimmy Ryan Louisvile Beauscholte

Unpleasant Night Promotes Langham Service Members

Distances on such an unpleasant night were testimonials of the popularity of the men and women who are in the service of the Langham. The grand march was led by Mr and Mrs E F Schroth. W H Phinney was ore marshal, and P T Morin floor director.

Langham E. F. Schroth W. H. Phinney P. T. Morin

Identity of man killed by train at Charlestown crossing

The body of Fred F. Fisher of 1279 Massachusetts avenue Arlington was identified yesterday as the man killed by a train at the Prison Point crossing of the Boston and Maine railroad in Charlestown Monday night. Also, Lawrence W. Gleason, 34, of Riverside avenue Wellington, was struck by a train on the Boston & Maine tracks at Wellington yesterday morning, with likely fatal injuries. Additionally, the East Boston wharf property on New Street near rother property sold to the Massachusetts Wharf & Trust Company for $141,000.

Prison Point Boston Maine Charlestown Fred F. Fisher Massachusetts Avenue Arlington Boston & Maine Railroad Wellington Lawrence W. Gleason Riverside Avenue New Street George S. Huntress Massachusetts Wherf & Trust Company Rother

Suffrage Meeting Urges Women to Register in Boston

Nearly one hundred women attended the Women’s Suffrage League of Boston meeting at the North Bennet Street Industrial School. Mrs. Richard C. Cabot presided. Speakers included George Page Ida Ff Hall and Meyer Bloomfield of the Civic Service House North End.

Women’s Suffrage League of Boston North Bennet Street Industrial School Richard C. Cabot George Page Misa Ida Ff. Hall Meyer Bloomfield Civic Service House North End

Raid Seizes Dream and Policy Stock at 28 Tennysor Street

Police raided premises at 28 Tennysor Street last night and recovered a dream book a manifold book a policy pencil 27 manifold sheets 211 policy slips and 33 policy plays as part of the operation.

Vquor Tennysor Street

Watson and O Rourke Fought 16 Rounds To Draw

In Manchester on November 12 Andy Watson and Charlie O Rourke fought 16 rounds to a draw. The Cambridge fighter led early, but Watson seized the later rounds and maintained pressure, denying a decisive knockout punch.

Manchester N. H Andy Watson Charlie O'Rourke Cambridge Andy O’rourke

Worcester Wrestler Wins 200 Dollar Purse Duel

Hjalmar Lundin of Worcester defeated M. J. Dwyer of Hartford in a catch-as-catch-can wrestling match for a $200 purse and gate receipts in Worcester on November 12.

Worcester Hjalmar Lundin M. J. Dwyer Hartford

Tim Callahan and da Lenny Draw in Savannah Bout

Tim Callahan of Philadelphia and da Lenny of Chester penn faced off under the Savannah Athletic Club in 20 fast rounds ending in a draw.

Savannah Tim Callahan Philadelphia da Lenny Chester Penn Savannah Athletic Club

American syndicate buys Hamburg steamship line stock

An American syndicate purchased 10,000 shares of the Hamburg steamship line stock allowing the buyers to seek at the next meeting a revision of the articles of association favorable to themselves. The move signals a potential serious risk to German shipping from American influence.

London Hamburg

Multiple Local Accidents Injure Dozens Across City

A string of mishaps left pedestrians and workers injured around Roxbury Columbus Avenue Leverett Street Somerville and South Boston yards. Names include John Hogan James McCluskey John Nystern John F Bannon James Healey Patrick Keating J M Soher Nerbert Dykemore Samuel Myers Lawrence W Gleason Richard H Murphy Thomas Closin James J Taylor and William Mitchell with injuries ranging from broken ribs fractures to head and leg injuries and hospitalizations at City Hospital Massachusetts General Hospital Emergency Hospital and local yards.

John Hogan Henley Street P. O'Riordan Roxbury Street Columbus Avenue City Hospital James B. McCluskey Fifth Street East Cambridge Busson Leverett Street Massachusetts General Hospital John Nystern Clifton Street D. F. Page Wareham Street John F. Bannon Park Street West Roxbury R Roxbury Patrick Keating Harrison Street Somerville Summer Street J. M. Soher Nerbert Dykemore Decatur Street Boston & Maine Nashua Street Thomas Closin Ball Street Boston New York, New Haven & Hartford Boston & Maine Railroad Prison Point James J. Taylor William Mitchell Taylor Monument Square Mitchell

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