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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1899

Page

6

Harvard Eleven in Practice Before Yale Game at Soldiers Field

Harvard backs and linemen worked hard in a strenuous practice amid betting odds of Harvard 5 to 4 against Yale. Key players Shaw Crosby Beal Lathrop and Ball featured, with Hallowell sidelined by a leg abrasion and Reid nursing a foot injury. Coaches stressed backs’ push and interception discipline while evaluating lineup shifts for the upcoming showdown.

Harvard Soldiers Field Shaw Steve’ Crosby Forbes Arthur Beal Jim’ Lathrop Cambridge Hallowell Reid Ellis Sawin Warren Mad Masters Annapolis Naval Cadets West Pointers Paul Dashiel Hollis Gierash Kendall Lawin Pennsylvania MacMasters Yale

Miss Terry Dominates Cochrane in Ardsley Open Rally

In raw chilly weather at Ardsley Golf Club, Miss Eunice Terry defeats Mrs. A De Witt Cochrane 5 up with 38 to play, matching a 92 for nine holes and going out in 45 in one match. Miss Underhill advances past Miss Brooks 7 up 6 to play, setting up a likely final with Terry.

New York Ardsley Golf Club Mrs. Cochrane Miss Terry Baltusrol Golf Club Beatrix Hoyt Miss Brooks May Baum Ardsley Lucy Herron Cincinnati Philadelphia Cochran Cochrane Miss Underhill

Races At Bensings Nov 14 Feature Wide-Open Results

Weather clear and fast track. Lindula wins first race at seven furlongs with OConnor riding. Ciales takes maiden sprint. Rare Perfume prevails in one mile event. Sweet Caporal and Charagrace win mid cards. Entries list shows Solon, Randy and others for upcoming races.

Lindula O’connor Strangest Jenkins the Gardner Cowman Ciales Clawson Juggler O’leary Revonah Dangman Rare Perfume Bangor Weller Hennessey A. Hewitt J. A. Gray Sparrow Wing O'Leary Maurice Kilt Solon Randy Lamp Globe Precursor Sidney Lucas Hagedon Golden Rattle Philestus Carasaljo Bermuda Prince Argenta Cord Phoebus Julius Cesar Bob White Gov. Griggs McFonso Atlantus Hanwell Simonian Alvarado Matanza Herbert Oreo Oaor TOC Isc Eceshaxseee Vioris

Electric Vehicles to Replace Fifth Avenue Stagecoaches

The New York Electric Vehicle Transportation Company buys the Fifth Avenue line from W C Whitney. Harry Paine Whitney becomes president as the fleet switches to electric traction from the old stagecoaches. The new system will use the full sign when the car is full, preventing more passengers until space opens.

Fifth Avenue New York New York Electric Vehicle Transportation Company W. Cc. Whitney Third Avenue Railroad Company Harry Paine Whitney Paris

Lipton Receives Welcome Dinner at Carlton Hotel

Sir Thomas Lipton dined at the Carlton Hotel in London with a distinguished company including US Ambassador Joseph Choate and Mrs. Choate the Earl and Countess of Clanwilliam Lord and Lady Tweedmouth Lord Russell of Killowen Mr and Mrs Charles Russell Mr Herbert Gladstone Lord and Lady Charles Beresford and the Earl of Cork among the guests.

London Thomas Lipton Carlton Hotel Joseph H. Choate United Sates Choate Earl

English High Defeats Cambridge Manual 22 to 0 in Final Push

English High School strengthened its title bid with a 22 to 0 win over Cambridge Manual Training at the South End. Cambridge struggled on offense as Lang the Cambridge fullback produced several long punts, but couldn't shift momentum.

Ball English High Alves H. Ball Hallett Tracy Wiss Nichols Cambridge Harris Lang English Hi Farnsworth Mott Harry Ball Boston Boys ENG. High Alexander R. E Watkins Farnsworth R. T Carrick Tracy R. G Stewart Whalen Pray Cadateeahenae Halligan Frey Vertoree Ward Harrison R. Peeee Whalen Harris Lewis Teo O Dewiss TV Q. B Mott Nichols R. H Warren Gallagher H. Baldrie Pees Cornell Lafayette Columbia Penn Trinity de LaSalle New York Boston Latin Somerville High Dorchester High Hars Dorchester Laurel Star A. C W. N. Adams Laurel Street Somerville City Point A. A T. O’brien East Fourth Street South Boston Shawmuts East Boston W. Ames Princeton Street W. J. Corcoran English High School Cambridge Manual Training

Meteor Shower Observed At Harvard Observatory

Harvard observers report 147 meteors seen Tuesday night with 58 Leonids. The sky dimmed by snow and clouds hindered viewing though some Leonids appeared bright as first magnitude stars. One camera captured photos but no meteor trails were visible on inspection.

Harvard Observatory Pickering Dar State House

Yale Football Squad Works in Practice at Cunha's Place

Yale football practice shifted to Cunha's Place with Hale tuning the offense and defense in simulated plays. The session yielded promising results as players adjusted to new formations and intensified drills, signaling readiness for upcoming scrimmage.

Hale Cunha New Haven, Conn Yale

Dudley Club Edges Fail to Beat Newtowne In Low Scoring Meet

In a tight Amateur Bowling League series in Newtowne, Cambridge defeated Dudley Club of Roxbury by a narrow margin across three games. Hales led Newtowne with a 622 total as both clubs struggled with splits and tough pin fall, while Emory Hall Armstrong and Skinner posted notable spares.

Dudley Club Roxbury Newtowne Cambridge Dudleys Dudley Old Cambridge Hales Emory Hall Armstrong Skinner

Faneuil Beats Wire Works in Trade League Tie at Carruths

In a Trade League match at Carruths last night Faneuil won all three strings by a margin near forty pins as Crandon toped with 199 in the final game and 637 for the three strings. Clark also contributed strong bowling.

Faneuil Wire Works Carruth Crandon Clark

Yale Faces Soldiers Field Challenge In Crimson Preview

The article notes Yale's strong chances against the Crimson at Soldiers Field and the high betting on Yale scoring more, while Seana Percy Haughton praises the sport and a Dorchester High victory over Dedham High by 6 to 5 after a close contest.

Yale Crimson Eli Soldiers Field Seana Percy Haughton

Unclear OCR snippet hints at teams and figures

Fragmentary text mentions mark Foster victors Brown Rana and numbers like 808 829 788 2420. No coherent event or context can be established from the readable portion.

Mark Foster Brown Rana Orne Faneuil Teense Gee

Melrose A C Opens Season Against Chelsea Review Club

In the Massachusetts Interclub League Melrose A C visits Chelsea’s Review Club for the season opener. Reviews win billiards and pool. Melrose takes the last two strings and wins at bowling and whist. Willis of Melrose high with 178 and 608 across three games.

Melrose A. C Review Club Chelsea Willis Campbell Winsor Melrose Athletic Boerum Brown Berry Cushman Bailey Bestwick

Western Packing and Fruit Bowl Trade League Skips Thursday

Western Packing Company and Fruit plan a Friday trade league game at Carruth's to avoid Thursday conflicts with the city league. Webster and Carruth will meet Thursday at North End alley. Carruth candle pin team beat Everett 2 of 3 with totals 1251 to 1231 after a tied first string and a roll-off.

Western Packing Company and Fruit Carruth’s Webster and Carruth North End Carruth Everett Mystic

Gaelic League of America Holds Closed Convention in New York

The second annual Gaelic League of America convention met behind closed doors with 40 delegates. Rev. Dr. Richard Hemery presided as league president. Reports from committees described new societies organized across the country, mainly in New England, including groups from Boston and Springfield.

New York Gaelic League of America Richard Hemebry League Catholic University At Washington Boston Gaelic Society Boston Philo- Celtic Society Irish Language Society of Springfield Mass

Gardner Beats Hamilton in 124-Pound Bout at Broadway Club

Oscar Gardner known as the Omaha Kid won a decision over Jack Hamilton of Troy in a %-round 124-pound bout at the Broadway Athletic Club in New York. Hamilton previously defeated Gardner at the same venue in a prior match under similar conditions.

New York Oscar Gardner Jack Hamilton Troy N. Y Broadway Athletic Club Hamilton Gardner

Australian Billy Murphy Fights Lenox A C Bout Ends Injured

In Sioux City on Nov 4 Australian Billy Murphy and Larry Gleason fought a fast bout for Lenox A C. Murphy broke his arm in the sixth round and had to quit, with Gleason declared the winner on points.

Sioux City Iowa Billy’’ Murphy Larry Gleason Lenox A. C Murphy Gleason

Nashua Sues Massachusetts Over Nashua River Water

Nashua City Council adopts a joint resolution to sue the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for diverting Nashua River water. Metropolitan Commission sought river water to support a larger Boston area water system, Nashua offered 30 000 with no acceptance, triggering a later suit over river diversion and sewerage changes.

Nashua N. H Commonwealth of Massachusetts Metropolitan Commission Boston Couer

Coal famine threatens New England amid Augusta asylum fuel shortage

The unusual coal scarcity in New England risks freezing inmates at Maine’s Augusta Insane Asylum as a Philadelphia schooner offers 775 tons at 3.50 a ton, far above the normal rate. Shippers report desperate orders from New England, potential heavy losses for manufacturers, and ongoing transport bottlenecks at tidewater ports.

Philadelphia New England Augusta Maine E. C. Allen

Fitzgerald and Pierce Wed at St. Joseph’s Church

Helen Frances Fitzgerald married William Andrew Pierce a noted newspaper man in a ceremony at St. Joseph’s Church on Chambers Street. Rev Father Walsh officiated before a large gathering with attendants Jack Sheehan and Anna Nolan. They plan to reside at 376 Prospect Street Cambridgeport after a New York and Philadelphia trip and received numerous presents.

St. Joseph’s Church Chambers Street Helen Frances Fitzgerald William Andrew Pierce Father Walsh Jack Sheehan Anna Nolan Pierce New York Philadelphia Prospect Street Cambridgeport

Suit against Boston Elevated Railway over ejectment damages

Grace & Hyde Company and others sue the Boston Elevated Railway for 100000 dollars for illegal ejectment from the Chute property on Huntington avenue. The defense argues lease terms required continuous operation of the Chutes, which they say did not occur during May 1898.

Grace & Hyde Company Boston Elevated Railway Company United States Circuit Huntington Avenue

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