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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1908

Page

10

Harvard In Light Practice Before Dartmouth Clash

Harvard football held a light practice in the Stadium yesterday afternoon with emphasis on fundamentals and punting. Lieutenant Graves directed blocking and tackling drills while Wennard showed promise as the likely fullback over VerWiebe, and Kennard remained the standout punter as Harvard prepares to face Dartmouth with high stakes in the national ranking.

Dartmouth Harvard Graves Vic Kennard Cutler Browne

Dartmouth Takes Last Practice Before Harvard

Dartmouth held the final practice of the season in Hanover as the team prepared for Harvard. Hawley’s status uncertain due to injury. Ingersoll out, Ryan to start at quarterback backfield, with Sherwin moving to punting duties. 70-man squad to travel for the battle, with Kennedy as captain and Pollard key for onside kicks.

Hanover WN. H Harvard Pollard Hawley Ingersoll Sherwin Marks Kennedy J. E R. T Panini Ory Ba Eaane R. B Rich Schildmiller R. E

Yale All Ready for Tiger Game

Yale prepares for the Princeton game at Yale Field with 1500 undergraduates cheering as Chief Biglow reshapes the lineup. Murphy shifts to right halfback, Daly is benched after a pass error, Coy takes on captain duties and end positioning for heavy use in forward passing and punting roles.

New Havin Conn Yales Yale Princeton Biglow Murphy Daly Andover Cox Coy Tie Brown Cov Harvard Burch

Putting Bonds on Wilhelm Berlin Debates Reichstag

Berlin November 12 The Reichstag debate on the Kasser interview is described as preliminary to forthcoming events. Telegraphed to Kaiser Wilhelm at Donaueschingen the reading reveals sharp criticisms including remarks that he seldom knows what he is talking about and is ignorant of science art and politics.

Berlin Reichstag Kasser Tice Kaiser Donaueschingen

Harvard Dartmouth tickets raffle fills State street line

Harvard fans lined up in rain at 97 State Street for a ticket lottery offering two tickets per applicant. Two thousand tickets were available with five times that demand. winners received mailed passes while others got refunds.

Harvard State Street O. Sk Harvard A. A W. H. McAkinnon

George's 1018 S 15th St Boston Tailor Overstock Sale

Overcrowded shop offers deep cuts on suits coats and overcoats with hundreds of garments, touts half price savings and alterations at no charge. Items include Prince Albert walking suits tuxedos and fur lined coats with prices from 15 to 385 and claims of largest values in 29 years.

Siz Prince Alberts Mack Nutt Thornley Pittsburg Kahn New York Harris Coleman Fifth Ave Boston

Gridiron Gossip Promises Shifts in Major Teams Roster

Harvard and Dartmouth prepare for final games while Yale and Princeton mix veterans with new talent. Hardy old stars Heffelfinger and Coy coach and play as rookies and seniors switch positions. Minor colleges show emerging standouts Gray Almherst Walsh Villanova and Thomas Vermont. Bowdoin and Michigan seniors face final college games as 1909 alumni depart.

Harvard Dartmouth Princeton Yale Williams Williamstown Wesleyan Amherst Soldiers Field Cov Heffelfinger Minneapolis Gray Almherst McCan Lafayette Walsh Villanova White and Geary Fordham Ballou Penn State Thomas Vermont Marks Pennsylvania

Alfonso Enters Yacht in Marblehead Races

The King of Spain will send a sonder klasse boat to Marblehead in 1910 to compete in Spanish American races. The Eastern Yacht Club and Federation of Spanish Yacht Clubs announced preliminary arrangements for an international match. A German American sonderklasse race will follow next summer, avoiding two events in one season.

Spain Sonderklasse Marblehead The Eastern Yacht Club Federation of Spanish Yacht Clubs Chewink VII Spokane Bilboa San Sebas

Juniors Meet Seniors at Harvard Football Clash

Harvard class football opens with juniors facing seniors as the winner meets the sophomores next week and then the freshmen, who are excluded from the championship. Freshmen showed great enthusiasm at a mass meeting. Harvard 5 12 plays Yale 19 12 tomorrow.

Harvard Yale

Old-Time Golfers Hold a Reunion in Massachusetts

Sixty of the oldest golfers in Massachusetts gathered at Wollaston Golf Club for their second reunion. Participants began playing in the early 1890s and helped establish the sport. A H Latham won the first net prize with 92-12-80, F H Hoyt and J A Lowell tied for second at 81 net. Lowell, aged 72, claimed the win as the tourney’s oldest player. A luncheon followed with toasts and speeches. wind limited scoring, Hoyt and G R Angus posting subpar rounds.

Massachusetts Wollaston Golf Club A. H. Latham Brookline Country Club F. H. Hoyt Allston J. A. Lowell Oakley Lowell G. R. Angus Hoyt Angus

Roscommon Football Team Celebrates Social at Paine Memorial

The Roscommon players enjoyed a social and dance at Paine Memorial. The team has a growing record since formation, including a gold cup a silver cup and the provincial championship.

Roscommon Paine Memorial

Brown Yale football trophy sent to Brown Union room

The Brown Yale football used in the game arrived at Brown in Providence on November 12. It now occupies a place in the Brown Union trophy room.

Providence R. I Yale Brown Yale Athletic Association Brown Union

Harvard Wins Cross Country in Heartstopping Race

Harvard defeated Yale 25 to 20 at Chestnut Hill led by Herbert Jaques who won in 3 minutes 48 seconds for six miles. Yale’s Spitzer finished fifth with Weeks and Vilas close behind. Lightner, Whitney and Dole led Harvard in a strong team performance.

Harvard Yale Chestnut Hill Herbert Jaques Jaques M. C. Lightner M. H. Whitney R. I. Dole Jaques, Jr M.C. Lightner J. Whitney RE. Dole R. A. Spitzer M. Weeks Vilas BS Maston Cy Heald A. C. Coney Wood Cc. P. Howard J. A. Ingalls

Owsley predicts Dartmouth will beat Harvard

New Haven reports Yale coach Jack Owsley expects Dartmouth to defeat Harvard and also believes Yale will beat Princeton. He asserts the Harvard bubble will be pricked next week if Dartmouth fails Saturday.

New Haven Jack Owsley Yale Dartmouth Harvard Princeton Owsley

Talking Football Talking Football

In preview style the piece weighs Harvard Dartmouth Princeton and Yale for the upcoming big games. Harvard appears the slight favorite over Princeton with 19 to 7 odds while Dartmouth presses strong hopes after beating Princeton and seeks to disrupt Harvard season plans.

Downing Chosen Captain for Exeter Eleven

Addis Howard Downing of Moylan Pennsylvania was elected captain of next year's Exeter eleven. He has played centre on the varsity for three years and is the only man to play in three Andover games. He served as field captain when Captain Ross was absent and plans to enter the University of Pennsylvania.

Warward Dartmouth Crimson Tiarvard Harvard Kennard G. Brownett vouTse Foto Nares Crowley F. B VerWiebe Schultz Michigan Pat Dwyer Dwyer Johnson Yale Glover Arthur Brides Ted Coy Brides Cov Bowdoin Eleven U. of M Bowdoin McDade Burton Manter Gastonguay Jttughes WU. of M White Ham Black Ray Exeter N. H Addis Howard Downing Moylan Penn Andover Ross Downing University of Pennsylvania

Dartmouth Brown Rivalry Off This Year

Despite efforts by prominent Dartmouth and Brown alumni a planned football game at the Polo Grounds in New York next Saturday is not expected to happen, according to athletic representatives of both colleges.

Harvard Annapolis Dartmouth Crimson Yale Princeton Vale Brown New England Polo Grounds New York

Harlow A A Dorchester to Meet Dorchester Heights at Franklin Field

Harlow A A of Dorchester claims state title rights face Dorchester Heights from South Boston in the annual Franklin Field showdown on November 21.

Franklin Field Harlow A. A Dorchester Dorchester Heights South Boston

Reds Win Game in Cuba Havana

The Cincinnati National League baseball team defeated a native squad 8 to 1 in the first of a 12 game series played in Havana Cuba on November 12.

REDS Cuba Havana Cincinnati National League

Champion Polo Player John Watson Dies in Navan

The death of John Watson, renowned polo star, announced in Navan Meath. He won the English champion cup three times and captained the British polo team that toured the United States in 1886 and helped bring the American cup to England.

Dublin John Watson Navan County Meath England United States

Bunker Hill Boys Triumph Over Maple A C In One Sided Victory

At Charlestown last evening the Bunker Hill Boys' Club defeated Maple A C 37 to 2. Kirby and McTavern of Bunker Hill stood out as the features of the game.

Charlestown Bunker Hill Boys’ Club Maple A. C Kirby and McTaveriin Bo H.R .C

Cornell Enters Hockey League

The Cornell Athletic Association grants the hockey team entry into the Intercollegiate Hockey League. Curt Yohe of Pittsburg is captain.

Cornell Cornell Athletic Association Curt Yohe Pittsburg

Brookline Faces Suit Over Ejectment of Village Square Land

Brookline undergoes a legal challenge as Nathaniel Conat and Woodward estate sue in Dedham Superior Court claiming the town took land for widening Village square without proper notice. The dispute centers on a Washington Street corner parcel used partly for a fire engine house and park, with concerns there may be encroachment on the engine house site and the town’s adherence to land registry timing.

Brookline Village Square Nathaniel Conat Washington, Walnut High Streets Dedham Washington and Woodward Estate Registry of High Street

Condition of Chinese Emperor Is Serious

In Pekin the Emperor of China is reported very sick and sinking today. He refuses Western medical attendance as legations cable reports to their governments. The emperor has suffered for a decade from nephritis now complicated by diabetes and sciatica, with admitted brain involvement.

Pekin China

Tigers Take Life Easy In Camp Hill Practice

Seventeen Tigers arrived at Camp Hill Pennsylvania and are quartered at the country home of Alexander Van Rensselaer hosted by Howard Henry. Coach Roper conducted a secretive afternoon drill focusing on formations and Yale protections. Eddie Dillon recovered from his injury and showed satisfaction with the day’s work.

Ambler Penn Tigers Camp Hill Alexander van Rensselaer Howard Henry Princeton Roper Yale Eddie Dillon Henry Farm

Brown Defies Police Board in Lowell Mayor Bid

Patrolman George H. Brown, Republican mayoral candidate, was served notice to appear before the Police Board after a day of speeches accusing city departments of promotion by political pull. He refused to accept the summons and warned against corrupt interests muzzling him as he campaigns to end brewery and wholesaler influence in city government. Brown, a Spanish and Philippine War veteran, said the board revoked his two week leave of absence for his campaign.

Lowell George H. Brown Brown Thomas Atkinson Iis Aeown

Suffragettes Eject From City Temple Service

London dispatch reports suffragettes disrupted a City Temple meeting as Augustine Birrell spoke on disestablishment. Nearly twenty protesters, both men and women, were expelled amid clashes and vociferous scenes, despite appeals to respect the sacred space.

London Augustine Birrell Ireland City Temple Birrell

Beverly Citizens Seek New City Charter

Beverly takes steps to curb corruption as the Board of Trade and Business Men's Association form a committee at Highland House to draft a new city charter. The panel will report in two weeks and the model drawn from Haverhill will be submitted to Beverly City Council for approval or rejection.

Beverly Board of Trade and Business Men's Association Highland House Haverhill

Postmaster Morgan Finds Bullet That Hit Him

New York November 12 Postmaster Edward M Morgan who was shot last Monday by The H B Mackay was in good spirits today as his coat and waistcoat were brought in He then fished a battered piece of lead from a lower waistcoat pocket The bullet that wounded him was found

New York Edward M. Morgan H. B. Mackay

Kaiser Powers in Question as German Leaders Debate Role

The article reports a brewing crisis as Chancellor von Buelow seeks clarity on the Kaiser’s political authority. The Kaiser has yet to express a view, while the Federal Council debates curbing imperial powers in line with constitutional provisions.

von Buelow Prince von Buelow Bundesrath Federal Council Empire

Man Defies Gun Threat, Foils Laundry-Wash Robbery

In Lynn Charles J Rich of 134 Boston Street surprised two men raiding his clothesline and tackled one after a revolver was leveled at his head. The incident ended with the attacker restrained despite the threat of instant death.

Lynn Charles J. Rich Boston Street Rich

Rich Thwarts Double Robbery After Quick Pickaxe Blow

Rich grabbed one robber as the other drew a revolver and warned him to release his partner. The assailant counted to three but Rich struck with a pickaxe handle, knocking him unconscious. The captive escaped, Rich turned the unconscious man over to a police officer at Hospital square, and the second suspect was captured later. The revived man at the station identified himself as Joseph Howard from Chicago. The other arrestee, Melvin Stevens of Lynn, 20, ex Marine, confessed through Howard.

Rich Hospital Square Central Avenue

Old Play House Burns in New York

A fire at the Park Theatre, Brooklyn, destroyed the historic playhouse within an hour after a large audience left. Mary Spooner and several Stock company members were in dressing rooms but escaped unharmed. Three alarms called, one firefighter injured mildly. Loss about 125000 covered by insurance. Building dated 1860.

New York Park Theatre Brooklyn Playhouse Mary Spooner Spooner Stock Company

Two Fines For Mashing In St Louis Court

Henry C Woods of Seymour Indiana was fined 500 dollars twice for mashing and insult at the Clark Avenue Police Court arraignment after complaints by Mrs C P Schroeder and Miss Nettie Pourcellie. He faces one year in jail to serve the fines.

ST. Louis Henry C. Woods Seymour Ind Tracy Clark Avenue C. P. Schroeder Missouri Avenue Nettie Pourcellie Dade Avenue

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