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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1893

Page

5

Interference Innovation by Woodruff Revolutionizes Play

The article praises a new interference trick attributed to George Woodruff at Pennsylvania. Harvard adopted it, Yale struggles to defend, and Pennsylvanias method uses a forward mass of moving players to blast through the line. It could revolutionize the science of interference and alter future games against Yale.

Pennsylvania George Woodruff Harvard Princeton Yale

Great trotting match set between Alix and Directum

Tomorrow at 1 30 p m the long awaited match race for trotting supremacy unfolds with Alix and Directum. Stakes posted and final arrangements completed with Bonner Ward Shepard serving as judges and W Burress starting the race. Alix trained in Milwaukee Racine and Kenosha leading to a fast mile workout while Directum remains the favorite though odds narrow. Sea King aims for a world record and other racers like C T L driven Allen Howe Little Albert by Fasig and Lady Thompson driven by Title join the big event.

Primcely Alix Directum David Blanchard Mesers Bonner Wards Shepard W. Burress Director Alx Jack Curry Hilty Chicago Milwaukee Racine Wis Tye Mr. Case Tahio Kenosha Allen Howe Ydttle Albert Mr Fasig Lady Thompson Henry Title Sea King

RACING AT CLIFTON

Clifton News reports a program of mixed results from Clifton including five furlongs races with Wrestler leading Woodban and Fee and a time of 1:02 3-4 for the second race. Results listed for Dallyrian Gladiator Klaftan and Kilkenny Liszt with times around 1:42 3-4 and 1:16 3-4 amid incomplete entries and odds.

Clifypon N.s Wrestler Woodban Fee Fitte West Park Rico T. Ze Woodchopper

Meeting of the N E A A U A backs boxing championships

The New England A A U met at the B A A last night with seven of thirty three clubs represented by twenty two delegates. Officers were elected to the board of managers including F W Lord and Walter Stimpson. Reading A C and Union for Concerted Moral Effort resigned. Stimpson reelected president Beals retired as secretary Moakley chosen permanent handicapper. Boxing championships to be held with a five member committee to be named.

Tech F. W. Lord Cambridge A. C F. W. Stockford Melrose A. C B. E. Babb Loyola A. C M. J. Moore N. E Walter Stimpson George W. Beals Dorchester A. C Robert O’doherty Suffolk A. C R. P. Russell Coopers Hendrekis

Hyde Park Second Eleven Nets Strong Season

The B A A second eleven completed an eleven match season with two losses both to Hyde Park. They logged seven centuries with Farley Estabrooks and Hubbard as consistent scorers and Bixby Jr leading batters. Lovett posted a splendid bowling average with Sullivan close behind and improving with practice.

Hyde Park Farley Estabrooks Hubbard Bixby, Jr Lovett Sullivan

Bowling Clubs Urged to Send Addresses to Post Editor

Managers and secretaries of all bowling clubs urged to provide addresses to the Post sporting editor. All news on general athletics welcome for publication.

Post

Bowling Season Opens in Melrose Match

Massachusetts Amateur Bowling League opened the 1893 94 season with a Melrose Athletic Club versus Alliston club game in Melrose. Alliston won 2427 to 2193 in the second division contest.

Melrose Massachusetts Amateur Bowling League Melrose Athletic Club Alliston Club Alliston

Weathergreen sets lower basin record at Chestnut Hill

J C Wettergreen of the Maidens broke the lower basin record at Chestnut Hill Reservoir in 2 45 flat during an offhand trial. The run was paced by Quinn Emerson and Bianchi with timing by Captain Starbird N F Ames and Harry North.

J. C. Wettergreen Chestnut Hill Reservoir Quinn Emerson Bianchi Captain Starbird N. F. Ames Harry North Warwick Jack H. G. Wolfson Egleston Bicycle Club Egleston Club Seaver Street Egleston Square Worcester Worcester Athletic Association Lakeside Boat Club Bay State Bicycle Club Waltham Lake Quinsigamotd A. LeBaron E. C. Dana H. H. Schrow Charles Restall W. Holmes Ernest Fogg Everett Wheelmen Everett Square Gloucester Walter Holmes A. le Baron EB. C. Dana Ernest Foge Boston Tremont Theatre Berlo Berle Graves

Pugilistic Gossip From Chicago Boxing Scene

Boxing news sparks a Chicago boom with top West Coast talent. Names listed include Shadow Mather Danny Needham Buffalo Costello Lem McGregor Young Griffo Sally Smith Johnny Van Heest and Harry Gilmore. Rumors about Walcott versus Tracy spark interest as bookmakers back Tommy White. Dempsey tours New York and London talk centers on Burge purse plans.

Chicago Tattersall Club West Shadow” Mather Danny Needham Buffalo” Costello Lem McGregor Young Griffo Sally, Smith Johnny van Heest Harry Gilmore Ike Howie Walcott Tracy Joe Harris Tommy White Weir Harris Captain Cooke Denny Murphy George Dixon Miner’s Theatre New York Billy Plimmer Nane Wallace Olympic Athletic Club Jack Dempsey Dick Burge Burge Dempsey National Sporting Club of London Third Avenue Theatre

The Actors' Game Versus Press Club Novembers Match

A lighthearted football game between actors and the Press Club is set for November 28. About forty actors, led by Jea Burr McIntosh, will seek to outplay veteran Press players including F. W. Cobb and Joe Dennison. The event promises burlesque flair and lively scoring amid a crowd of newspaper men.

Actors and Press Club Morse Jea Burr McIntosh Press Eleven F. W. Cobb Harvard Joe Dennison Andover Edgerly Tufts Bokus Hyde Parks Deland

Boston Domination In Polo Clash At Casino

The Bostons defeated the Wor cesters five goals to one in a tightly contested polo match at the Casino building. Both teams showed strong defense and flair, with Boston’s attack proving decisive late in the second half. Notable players included Latios Whit ing Cotter Hipson Everett and Worcester’s Revert Woodthke and Roberts contributing in defense and offense.

Worcesters Bostons McPeek Lations Whiting Cotter Hipson Everett Boston Worcester Woodthke Eeseefushead e.Rovertss Lipson Eck Cotter Oeerees Canavan Everett Seeeses Whiting Swoop Boston Hipson Boston Ie Troberts Roberts O'Malley John Furbash Uel Latioes Sword

Corbett and Mitchell Boxing Match Sets Jacksonville Date

Bowden and Mason of the Florida A C of Jacksonville have arranged a January 4 bout in Jacksonville for Mitchell and Corbett with a $29,000 purse. Two certified checks totaling 15,900 will cover training and half the purse, with the remainder held by Richard K. Fox. Another meeting will finalize articles.

New York Messrs. Bowden and Mason Florida A.C Jacksonville Mitchell Corbett William A. Brody Billy Thompson Charles Mitchell Richard K. Fox Asbury Park Battle Ground

Ives and Schaefer Ready for Record-Betting Billiards Match

Chicago scene reports $5000 on a 14 inch balk line billiards match between Jacob Schaefer and Frank Ives. The event draws national attention as the largest stake in billiards history, with Schaefer and Ives described in peak form and a demanding two month schedule ahead for Napoleon Ives.

Chicago Jacob Schaefer Frank Ives Detroit Phelan Seerester Sexton Schaefer Ives Napoleon New York

Two Raveneys Win in Club Boxing Meet

The Charles Bank Social and Athletic Club held its first boxing show at 65 Haverhill Street before 600 spectators. Referee Jack Sheehan judged three bouts. Frank Long fought Ed Bigelow with Bigelow winning in three rounds. Jimmy Kaveney defeated Billy Henry in two minutes 4 seconds, while Billy Curtis faced Frank Kaveney and was stopped at the end of the first round.

Charlesbank Social and Athletic Club Haverhill Street Jack Sheehan Frank Long Ed Bigelow Bigelow Jimmy Kaveney Billy Henry Billy Curtis Frank Kaveney

Carey Beats Wise In Murray Irwin Pool Tourney

Carey defeats Wise at the Murray & Irwin pro pool event on Broadway in South Boston last night finishing at 39 points. The match drew praise for Careys stylish play. Fred Isaacs and John Murray are set to duel tonight.

Carey Wise Murray & Irwin Broadway South Boston Fred Isaacs John Murray

Mob destroys Phil Evans home in Bardstown Ky

At midnight a mob dynamited the home of Phil Evans a convicted black man in Bardstown Kentucky. Two blasts shook the town then gunfire followed as the structure burned. Evans and his family were reported missing but later his wife reached town stating the mob intended to burn them alive. The family is left destitute and authorities vow a full investigation.

Bardstown Phil Evans Evans

Quiet Revere Town Meeting Votes On Improvements

Revere residents held a harmonious meeting with Senator Albert S. Burnham as moderator. Voted 1200 dollars to finish remodeling the central fire station and 250 dollars for a new plane at Shurtleff School. A committee of T. B. Sargeant, William Derby, Henry C. Bellows, W. H. Colcord and John D. Coughlin was named to work with state park officials on local park projects.

Revere Albert S. Burnham Shurtleff State Park Commissioners T. B. Sargeant William Derby Henry C. Bellows W. H. Colcord John D. Coughlin

Wettrick Not Out Ile May Withdraw in a Day or Two

Congressman Michael J. McEttrick has not withdrawn from the mayoralty contest and remains a candidate. Democratic leadersQuincy and Moran indicate only minor shifts, with McEttrick’s status unchanged and withdrawal possible only if negotiations yield agreement on ballot reforms and delegate nominations.

Michael J. McEttrick McPttrick Josiah Quincy Democratic State Confitittee Afd McBkttrick State Committee Quincy Boston McAttrick Parker House Matthews Taylor John Bran McEttrick Moran Congress Flood Coakley Board of Aldermen Democratic City Committee City Committee Pérsdésis Patrick Maguire Oor Moran Boston Democracy Guire Brighton Lee Brockton Post Maguire Lberty Messrs Congressman McEttrick

Ward 19 candidates eyed for alderman race

The text notes Councilman Thomas Lyons of Ward 19 as a possible Democratic candidate for the Board of Aldermen and Representative Charles H. Bryant of Ward 19 as a likely Republican candidate.

Thomas Lyons Ward Board of Aldermen Charles H. Bryant

Prohibitionists Nominate Miner for Boston Mayor

The Rev. Dr. Alonzo Ames Miner was nominated for mayor by Boston Prohibitionists at a city convention in Washington Street headquarters. George J. Henderson presided and M. A. Marks served as secretary, with a lengthy discussion on the party’s course after organization.

Alonzo Ames Miner Washington Street George J. Henderson M. A. Marks

Aldermanic candidates contest in Charlestown ward races

Democratic and Republican camps face tough choices as Charlestown holds three Democratic hopefuls Aldermen Mitchell Jim O'Brien and John J Hogan while Republican favorites include Major William H Oakes and ex Representative Presho With plans for joint caucuses and independent bids the city party lines blur amid a dynamic aldermanic contest

Charlestown Alderman Mitchell Jim” O’brien John J. Hogan Hogan O’brien Mitchell City Hall Post O'Brien Stanley Donovan George A. Sanderson William H. Oakes Presho Major Oakes E. C. Whitney East Boston Board of Aldermen Whitney Democratic City Committee William L. Mooney Moran Moony

Miner chosen as standard-bearer and seven Alderman nominees named

The convention nominated Rev. Dr. Miner for mayor and seven Aldermen: Olaus Olsen Ward 25 J Marden Ward 11 Abijah Hall Ward 17 W J Hurd Ward 18 W H Graves Ward 19 A H Clapp Ward 24 BE Aldrich Ward 25. The committee of one hundred will later endorse. Miner, born August 17 1814 in Lampston New Hampshire, has served on Methuen Lowell Boston school boards, Harvard overseer, state board of education, and as Tufts College president.

Board of Aldermen Miner Olaus Olsen J. M. Marden Abijah _ Hall W. J. Hurd W. H. Graves A. H. Clapp BE. J. Aldrich Granite State Lampston Sullivan County Methuen Lowell Boston Harvard College State Board of Education Tufts College

Resignations Fill Local School Committee Ranks

The school committee faces several resignations this year as Democrats and Republicans prepare to nominate ten candidates for seats. Eight three year terms and two one year terms will be filled. Several current members will not seek re election while others plan to run. Likely Democratic nominees include Dr William J Gallivan Tim McDonough William F Murray and Bostons S Albert Wetmore.

Emily A. Fifield James 8. Murphy William A. Dunn Charles M. Green James A. McDonald Henry D. Huggan Samuel H. Ware Thomas J. Emery Murphy Edwin H. Darling Pettigrove Darling Capen Dunn Fifield Emery Huggan William J. Gallivan South Boston Timothy F. McDonough Roxbury William F. Murray Charlestown Albert Wetmore The Herald

Indorsement of Mayor Matthews by Knights of Labor

Local Assembly No. 5463 of the Knights of Labor endorses Mayor Matthews for renomination. The resolutions praise his administration and treatment of city employees and urge his renomination before the Boston Democracy.

Ben. Franklin Assembly Knights of Labor Matthews Democracy of Boston

Ward 15 nominates Dirksmeyer for renomination and ward races

Political pointers note Councilman Charles H. Dirksmeyer seeks a third term in Ward 15 after two terms on the Common Council. M. W. Collins of Ward 3 also seeks a second term. Fallon of Ward 2 is out. Tague and James Haley enter the field for his seat in their first campaign.

Charles H. Dirksmeyer M. W. Collins William FE. Fallon Peter Tague James Haley Sidney Cushing Edward F. Draper Common Council William A. Davis John B. McKay Fred A. Wood William E. Ford James H. Kelly Samuel E. Winslow Republican State Committee American House Battis Cochran Jones

Dr David R O Lalor files for Ward 16 council seat

The Tremont street apothecary Dr David R O Lalor agrees to stand for nomination as Ward 16 councilman. He has aided the party by increasing the voting list and aiding the sick. If caucus nominates him Monday evening he will continue the ward’s longtime representation.

David R. O’lalor Tremont Street O'Lalor South End O’lalor

The New York and Columbia Clash For Uncle Sam’s Bonus

The account details the performance and design of the Columbia and New York cruisers, noting high speed under adverse conditions, coal and water ballast tactics, firepower readiness, and a planned trial run to showcase speed and combat capability for potential government rewards.

Columbia New York Uncle Sam

Boston and Maine Railroad Time Tables 1903 Schedule

The notice announces Boston and Maine Railroad time tables and ticket office locations at 214 and 218 Washington Street for local and through service. It lists through train times from Western and Eastern divisions to destinations including Portland Augusta Bar Harbor Concord Manchester St John Lewiston and more with departures from Haymarket and Causeway Street stations. It notes steamship lines and connections via Canoe Way Street Station with specific transfer times.

Washington St Corner State St Portland Wiaymarket Sq Causeway St Sundaga Augusta Haymarket Sq Bougeri Haymarket Sq Weellava Causeway Bar Harbor Haymarket Concord Energy Lewtee Manchester N. H St. John Deln Mallfax Provinces Conway Intervale Tao Lon Crawfords Pobyass Tw Mountais Kitefeld Jefferson Lancaster Suse One Gatlon Maine Cent Rand Penk Wits Haymarket Aq Canseway Wiecasset Thomaston Reckiand Cansaway St Dam Wsebee Balel and Steamer Lines

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