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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1900

Page

3

Proiim'nar'es Rangad From Bur 'esqua to Scientific

A long program outline lists bouts and fighters for a boxing show. Star bout features Jewait versus Anderson in the 125-pound class. John Roche strains knee. bout might extend to four rounds. Entertainment committee prepares for new Pitts Street quarters opening on adv 29. Thanksgiving night card includes Tom Broderick vs Kearns for 15 rounds. Twin Sullivan trains for Patsey Sweeney bout in Pawtucket on Nov 28. Several other matchups noted with varying odds and dates.

Isotertc Club Pitts Street Tom Broderick Twin Sullivan Lynn Kearns Patsey Sweeney Pawtucket Paddy Carroll Chicago East Jack Root George Ryers Byers Charley Rept Cincinnati Denver Tom Couhiey Erie Billy Gardner Jimmy Briggs Eddie Connolly New Dorp N. Y Jack Daly Hartford Kid Rogers Young Tierney Holbrook Tom Shaw Sandy Fergnson Kirtland Club Poat

Amateur boxers showcase varied styles in Boston meet

Last night at the B A A preliminaries a crowd watched amateur boxers from Shawmut, Cambridge, South Boston, and more clash in weight classes from 100 to 12 pounds. Notable bouts included Powers versus Jones, Mealey over Mills, Anderson defeating Jewett, and Roche injuring a knee ending Kelley bout.

J. A. Powers Shawmut Rowing Association Frank Jones Powers Co. F. Mills Ed Mealey South Boston Mealey John Collins Somerville George Nadeau Cambridge James Pickard North Cambridge Steve Hayes East Boston Hayes Pickard John Plannagan Thomas. Mack Jamaica Plain W. B. Hancock Jeffries Point D. Jewett Boston J. G. Anderson South Jewett Anderson Ed McDonald James Qualters Hyde Park W. F. Barrsford J. Ryan Ryan Joseph Kelley Readville John Roche Shawmuts Oy Roche

Jeffries and Sharkey to Fight for World Title Next Year

New York November 14 Jim Jeffries and Tom Sharkey were signed to meet for the world championship next year after May. The articles will be cut in a couple of days and the bout will likely be in Nevada. It will be a finish fight and the winner will take all receipts.

New York Jim Jeffries Tom Sharkey Nevada Marine Boilermaker

Boxing deals and wagers in J J Jeffries era matchups

The column outlines Jeffries Sharkey terms with Ruhlin priority, notes Sullivan’s boxing revival bill, and critiques postfight rituals. It discusses tobacco use by Ruhlin, Broad’s postfight kiss to Terry, and suggests promoters should honor victors with laurel wreaths to preserve dramatic tension.

J. J. Jeffries Thomas Sharkey Able Seaman Jeffries Ruhlin Timothy Dry Dollar Sullivan New York Assembly Ruhiin Broad T “McGovern Terry

Tech Cane Rush Today at South End Grounds

Tech sophomores and freshmen meet in a campus cane rush and football event this afternoon with a holiday granted by President Pritchett. The three-line campaign features cane spree, with 1908 reps Underwood Craven Cox and 194 reps Homer Godfrey Gould in heavy medium and lightweight categories. The three winners receive medals after preliminary gym sprees last week.

Tech South End Pritchett Institute Underwood Craven Cox Homer Godfrey Gould

Harvard Regatta At Charles River Matches Weld Newell Clubs

The annual fall regatta at Harvard University features Weld and Newell boat clubs racing on the Charles River starting at 2 30 this afternoon. The 178 mile course runs from Longwood bridge to Union Boat Club with events for singles and freshman, eight, and graded eight boats from each club.

Weld and Newell Boat Clubs Harvard University Charles River Longwood Bridge Union Boat Club

Salem Golf Club Mixed Foursomes Winners Net 98

At Gardner Farm links handicap mixed foursomes yielded Miss Harris and George West as champions with a net 98 and gross 16, handicap 18. In a final women’s club championship match on eighteen holes Miss B C Porsland defeated Mrs George West four up and two to play to claim the club championship cup for a second year.

Salem Gardner Farm Links Salem Golf Club Harris George West B. C. Porsland

Mears Wins Williams College Fall Handicap Run

The Williams College Athletic Association held its annual fall handicap from North Adams to Williamstown, a 4.34 mile course. Mears finished first in 24 minutes 30 seconds with Miner second, Dye third, Sheldon fourth, and Peckham fifth.

Williamstown Williams College Athletic Association North Adams Mears Miner Dye Sheldon Peckham

Local Scores From Regional Matches

At Pawtucket six Salem four. Gardiner twelve Rockland eight. Ripmanty mouth three Brockton one. Poeaterbury Springfield six Water ary two. Cl nton Clnton four Lawrence three. Meriden Hartford eight Meriden four. Bath Bath five Lewiston four.

Pawtucket Salem Gardiner Rockland Ripmanty Mouth Brockton Poeaterbury Springfield Waterary

Centralized Cyclerow policy reshapes Columbus avenue bicycle sales

Centralization becomes policy at Cyclerow with a grouping of makes in select Columbus avenue stores. Pope sales will feature Columbia models plus Rambler Pennant Stormer and others with steam electric and hydrocarbon automobiles. A new entrance at 223 Columbus avenue eases auto access to the sales room.

Columbus Avenue Pope Sales Department American Bicycle Company Columbia Palding Hartford Pennant Stormer Ideal Columbdus Avenue Messrs H. B. Shattuck Floyd McFarland Mac Kennedy James Michael Michael Garden Washington Frank Waller France Waller Valler Stinson Loyal Barton Brockton Berkeley Street Dorchester Duatey Paere Rubinovitz

Veteran Odd Fellows Hold Annual Dinner in Boston

More than 200 veteran Odd Fellows gathered at Berkeley Hall at Berkeley and Tremont streets for the Veteran Odd Fellows Association of Massachusetts annual dinner. Mayor Hart, Alfred Pinkerton, William F. Dusseault, George W Towne, Rev. George W. Bicknell, and others spoke. Officers elected included Chief Veteran George E. K. Kirby Worcester and Vice-Veteran Charles N. Alexander Boston. directors named from Dorchester, Chelsea, Boston, Woburn, South Boston, and Arlington.

Odd Fellows Berkeley Hall Odd Cllows Berkeley and Tremont Streets Odd Fellows’ Association of Massachusetts N. A Very Salem Mayor Hart Alfred Pinkerton Con Sire Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows William F. Dusse J. E. Davis Isaac Ripley Dorchester C. J. W Addison Chelsea Charles H. Porter Boston P. E. Bancroft Woburn James A. Kemp South Boston F. R. A. Piirce George, T. Bosson Eorge W. Perkins Arlington W. W. Ormsbee Roxbury

Harvards Novel Self Wager Before Yale Game

Harvard clubs plan a self-imposed wager on the Yale showdown with a special train and meals, drinks only if Harvard wins. If Harvard loses, no drinks on return. Weather and practice affect readiness. injuries thin the squad but expect a strong, fast eleven for New Haven.

Princeton Cheer Leads To Final Yale Game Practice

Princeton, N J November 14 Almost every student witnessed the last hard practice before the Yale game and the final line up against the scrub team this afternoon Captain Fell and the coaches faced a lively student demonstration The team played two 15 minute halves and then held secret practice The sec ond raters kept the varsity from scoring in the first half though their goal line was twice endangered The varsity improved in the second half scoring a touchdown The work showed accurate teamwork closer interference stronger defense and quicker backs Frequent fumbles marred the first half

Princeton N. J Yale

Yale Secret Practice Signals Shown Ahead Of Princeton

Yale’s New Haven drills were held mostly in secret with signal work focus. The open practice was brief but encouraging as the varsity outplayed the scrubs, with Bloomer and Hale standing out among the players listed for the anticipated matchup with Princeton.

Yale Harvard game adds 2036 seats at field

The Yale Harvard football game management announces expansion of stands by 2036 seats. Six tiers on three sides will be added with safety, according to Manager Hixon.

New Haven Hixon

Tufts 20, Dean 14 in season finale thriller

Tufts 2d Leecke led a hard fought win over Dean Academy as Forbes attempted a drop kick near the end that hit the crossbar. The fitter Tufts eleven showcased grit and teamwork, remaining undefeated with only a single score against all season.

Tufts 2d Dean Academy Academy Forbes Tufts

Harvard's New Boat House Ready

Harvard University will receive the new boat house from the Harvard Club of New York tomorrow. President Eliot and Professor Hollis will attend, with Edmund Wetmore and A. G. Tex speaking for the club. The brick and steel structure on the Charles River features a rowing hall, tank, machine rooms, and gym spaces, designed to accommodate sixty four eight oared shells, heated by steam and lit by electricity.

Harvard Club of New York Harvard Harvard Boat Club

Harvard Yale clash built on Daly injury and gate rush

The piece notes sparse betting on Harvard vs Yale due to Charlie Daly’s worsening injury and doubt over his readiness for the November 24 showdown. It highlights ticket demand at Harvard’s New Haven game, chairing seating for 16,250 with 25,000 applications, and discusses broader college football dynamics, injuries, and upcoming matchups including Cornell, Princeton, Bowdoin Bates, and Poe’s impact on Princeton versus Yale.

Harvard Yale Charlie Daly East Shirley Ellis Stillman Penn Cornell Ithaca Princeton Lafayette Gress Metacomet A. A J. M. Riordan Camriga Street Allston Bowdoin- Bates Bowdoin Bates Malden A. A J. Murphy Emerald, Street Malden Lincoln A. A Somerville Eo Hafford Washington Street H. L Brown Peary T. Hale Hale Sheffield Scientific School Boston South End Poe Tigers Gresham Poe Varetty Little Percy Haughton

Manuel de Oro Defeats St. Louis Kid in Pp Match

Manuel de Oro defeated the St. Louis Kid in a pp match at Murray and Irwin's pool parlor last evening by a score of 169 to blank. Tonight de Oro faces Kid Long of New York in another bout.

Manuel de Oro St. Louis Kid Murray & Irwin de Oro Kid’ Long New York

Fall of Strong firm tied to large Philadelphia attachments

In the wholesale dry goods district ex Mayor William L. Strong’s death coincides with three Philadelphia attachments totaling 312,160 dollars. Partners are non residents and receivership follows, as notes from the Stott Woollen Mills and related debts loom.

NDW York William L. Strong Philadelphia W. L. Strong & Co John W. Dalton Pennsylvania Frank M. Kelly Massachusetts F. L. Stott Stottville Charles B. Yardley East Orange F. H. Cabot East Seventy-fifth Street Charles W. Jones Brooklyn Jones Cabot Mr. Yardley Putnam Bradlee Strong Albert R. Shattuck Justice Andrews Supreme Court Richard A. Treat Treat & Converse Butler Notman Stott Company Strong Company Strong & Co Stott

Shea Alive Report Confirms Lowell Soldier Safe Returning

Edward F. Shea, Lowell Irish American ambulance corps member who went to the Transvaal in 1899 and was reported missing, is alive at Port Said on Oct. 2 en route home. He wrote that he would be in Lowell on Thanksgiving Day, delighting relatives who mourned him dead.

Lowell Edward F. Shea Shea

Moody denies Morgan to head Moody schools at Northfield

East Northfield reports claim Rev. G Campbell Morgan of London would lead Moody schools. A F Fitt states no change in management. Will R Moody remains in charge and Morgan has no factual basis for succeeding him.

East Northfield G. Campbell Morgan London Moody A. F. Fitt Morgan Northfield W. R. Moody

Boat Club Members Win Two From New Gilt Edged Team

The Amateur Bowling League of Massachusetts match at Arlington saw the Commercial Club of Brockton debut against the Arlington Boat Club. Brockton won one of three games as Arlington built a 939 final string to take the last game, while Dodge of Arlington led the night with a 212 in game two and top totals. Thatcher led Commercial with a 612 three game score, Caldwell 638, Perkins 513.

Massachusetts Arlington Brockton Arlington Boat Club Commercial Dodge Arlingtons Thatcher Perkins Caldwell

St James Team Beats Carruths Two Of Three

At St James alleys the St James squad won two of three from Carruths as both teams posted similar scores in the opener and second game. Hedge led all bowlers with 121 and 306 for the three strings, Beatty also posted a 167 single in the best effort of the Carruths. Jefferson alleys saw Jefferson sweep Meyers in three straight, Royston dominated Broad way with a 1300-plus total, while Mur ray & Irwin fell to Shawmut two of three and the deciding game was tight by four pins. The McCarthy Sudbury match was postponed to tonight.

Carruth St. James Beatty Freeman Hedge Jefferson Meyers Royston Broadway Murray & Irwin Shawmut McCarthy Sudbury

May Lose Congress May

Washington November 14 Director of the Census Merriam reported to the President that U S population figures will be ready for Congress at its next session to consider reapportionment after the twelfth census The estimated ratio may rise to about one representative for every 200000 people with an 182 percent increase likely adding sixteen seats in the next House Four states Maine Virginia Kansas and Nebraska would lose one seat each

Washington Merriam White House United States Congress Maine Virginia Kansas Nebraska

Governor Crane Explains Boston School Indebtedness veto

At the state house yesterday the Governor released a statement regarding a bill authorizing Boston to incur debt for new schoolhouses and related furnishings. He asked the attorney general to assess if City Council power suffices without explicit legislative approval and was informed that no extra authorization is required. The attorney general reportedly maintains that existing authority is sufficient.

Boston School Committee Crane Boston School Executive Department State House Boston

Unitarian Club of Boston Banquet at Hotel Vendome

About 100 members attended the November banquet of the Unitarian Club of Boston held last evening at the Hotel Vendome. Speakers were Rev. George Hodges addressing English social movements in the days of Henri Maurice and Charles Kingsley and Robert A. Woods discussing socialism and public spirit in England and the United States today.

Unitarian Club of Boston Hotel Vendome George Hodges D. D Episcopal Theological School Cambridge Pnison Maurice Charlies Kingsley Robert A. Woods Sound End House England United States

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