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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1905
Page
3
On opening day in Mechanics Hall a large dog show drew 350 dogs to the venue triggering a record list. Organizers reported strong attendance and noted several breeds showcased their talents.
A record-breaking entry list marks the Boston terrier show at Mechanics Hall with 350 dogs benched. Notable entries include Myron W. Robinson of New York with a quartet of champions, plus multiple winners across nine classes judged by Mr. Brickley.
The Aqueduct racing season ends with a solid crowd as Santa Catalina, the favorite, wins the Roslyn handicap in 1:47 4-5. Other winners include Battle Axe at 15 to 1 in race one, Novena at 2 to 1 in race two, Consideration at 8 to 1 in race four, Ormonde's Right at 4 to 1 in race five, and Notcomo at 2 to 1 in race six with varying times across the card.
The schedule lists games against Pennsylvania Cornell Boston College Princeton Tufts Holy Cross Yale Worcester Polytechnic Columbia MIT Andover and season end dates in March with matches in Ithaca New York and New Haven.
In New Haven on November 15 Yale and Princeton fans debate odds for Saturdays clash. Yale supporters want even money while Tiger backers seek odds two to one but fail to find any.anticipation rises for a wide open game with a large crowd expected and coaches keeping lineups under wraps to avoid conflict.
Harvard football notes Buck Harrison absent at Soldiers Field with a reported slight injury as the Crimson's grim injury tally grows. The team practiced long with two 20 minute halves and five touchdowns scored by the varsity. Parker at center and Wendell at right halfback starred while Squires struggled at right tackle and Burr sat out with a lingering cold.
A survey of a tumultuous race track year notes bettors’ losses, frequent reversals of form, lax penalties, and upsets for Ring leaders and bookies. It mentions Fitzsimmons, Crowds, and a sharp take on boxing, Yale football shifts, and the looming Athens 1906 Olympic plans with Duffey and Sullivan.
The second series of Harvard bumping races on the Charles River saw three crews bumped. Westmorly bumped Claverly and both retired. Waverly bumped Dunster-Dray ton, but Dunster-Dray ton kept on after the whistle. Brattle Street bumped Dunster-Dray ton again, the bump not allowed. Holyoke Street nearly lost an oar but regrouped and continued.
In a 400 shot block of a 2000 point balk line billiards match between Von Gallagher of New York and Albert G. Cutler of Boston, Cutler won the block 468 to 400. Gallagher's overall total reaches 1200 while Cutler totals 1066.
Veteran critic George Siler says Hart owns no real claim to the heavyweight title. Dec match in San Francisco would not settle the crown. The piece traces prior belted champions, notes Jeffries, Fitzsimmons, Maher, Corbett, and Johnson dynamics, then profiles Harry Edels and recent Boston-New England boxing happenings.
Mayor Whelton orders a five day off scheme requiring 60 additional firemen immediately. Commissioner Wells, opposing views, estimates cost and staffing needs, noting added yearly costs of 8000 this year and 50000 next year. Wells remains with department, not worried about financing per mayor.
An explosion in the Brazwell Coal Company new shaft at Monongah, Pennsylvania, leaves eight miners dead and three seriously injured. Rescue efforts by Mine Inspector Loutiet and volunteers push to reach victims amid debris and rising water while the cause remains a mystery.
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