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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1900

Page

3

Harvard Eleven Shows Speed in Yale Prelude

Harvard's football team powered to three quick touchdowns with a 35-yard field goal by Swain as the squad readied for Yale. Most players reported improved form, Daly nearing full fitness, while the scrubs pressed the varsity in practice. Coach staff planned for the Yale game at Princeton with listed lineups and positions. Bowdoin Eyes Tufts Clash as Rivalry Deepens in Brunswick.

Harvard Varsity Swain Daly Gierasch Campbell Eaton Hallowell Kendall Yale Princeton Lewis Dibblee Forbes Lee Barnard Sargent Warvard Doe

Tigers Headed To Victory In Yale Clash Preview

Princeton hosts Yale tomorrow after a week of hard practices. All players except Dana, knocked out in the Columbia game, are fit for action. Captain Pell says lineups will be announced at noon. Alumni surge into Princeton with townsfolk filling streets.

Princeton N. J Princetons Yale Robinson Dana Columbia Pell

Yale Off for Princeton As 50 Men Sail for New York

Yale football team leaves New Haven for New York with 50 players plus trainer Murphy. They will stay at Murray Hill Hotel overnight and travel to Princeton tomorrow morning. Yale deems Reiter ineligible and questions Princeton’s demand to include him. Lineup projected includes Gould Bloomer Brown Olcott Sheldon Stillman Rafferty Coy Wear Hale Chadwick Fincke.

New Haven Conn Yale New York Murphy Murray Hill Princeton Reiter Gould Bloomer Brown Olcott Sheldon Stillman Rafferty Coy Wear Hale Chadwick Fincke

Old rivals meet today in Tufts Bowdoin clash

Medford November 16 Tufts varsity held final practice on the old campus before facing Bowdoin at Tufts oval tomorrow in the season finale. Bowdoin leads 6-0 in their first meeting this fall. Tufts touts improved play but will be hampered by a weak fullback as captain Pierce outlines the lineup.

Medford Tufts Bowdoin Tufts Oval College Hill Brunswick Maine Boys Pierce R. E. P. Butler Princeton Yale Tigers Hartford Dorchester Winthrop A. A H. P. Martins Joseph O’brien Wallahh Street W. BE. Baker Newton A. A A. A Brockton Spring Hill A. A Lincoln A. A Tincoln Park Social Union’ A. C Cambridge Laurels Williards Murray Beach A. A Faugh Bie Awley Pierce Philadelphia Carlisle Mechantes Irwin Harvard New Haven

Fourth man sought in Abbie Whitney case in Auburn

Police hunt for a fourth man in the Abbie Whitney case near Auburn Maine. Three men have been arrested after Miss Whitney accused drugging and assault. Ella Rice corroborated part of the tale, saying Whitney went to a door to pour water, then vanished as voices were heard beyond the closed door. Whitney’s condition improved today.

Auburn Abbie Whitney Miss Whitney Ella Rice Miss Rice

Heavy Freshmen Hopeful for Harvard Yale Contest

Harvard freshmen depart Cambridge cheered by classmates to face Yale freshmen. star center Zeus Roberts and Shea lead a重量 packed lineup, with two Varsity-trained players joining. Yale counters with Burgess cap tain from Exeter and other prep stars, while Harvard emphasizes weight and grit.

Harvard Cambridge Yale Zeus Roberts Shea Hanopy Jones Andover

Boston Billiardists to compete in Amateur Tourney in New York

Boston will be represented in the coming A W A billiard tournament for the Class B amateur championship of America by A G Cutler William Paige and Co 8 Schmitt a Chicago A C man who recently relocated to Boston Cutler has qualified for Class B while Paige and Schmitt must run the qualifying round Twelve entries are listed T Billeter W W Kellogg Florian Tobias L A Servatius I A Mannes S G Estabrook A D Ferguson and E O Presley of New York and J Hendricks of New Haven participate Schmitt is the Western champion Paige among Boston's best players and Cutler is Boston's champion.

Boston New York A. G. Cutler William Paige Schmitt Chicago A. C Cutler T. Billeter Minneapolis W. W. Kellogg Chicago Florian Tobias L. A. Servatius I. A. Mannes G.estabrook A. D. Ferguson E. O. Presley J. Hendricks New Haven Paige

Hopkinson Captures Prep League Title With 18 to 0 Win

Hopkinson School defeated Brookline High 18 to 0 to claim the Preparatory League championship yesterday in the final schedule game. Brookline pressed early but Hopkinson took control in the second half, aided by strong coaching and improved ball handling despite notable fumbling.

Hopkinson School Brookline High Hopkinson Brookline Hoppy Hall Eeseee R. E Thompson Lincoln Jewett le Dew Rowley Chase Cvesewenwaneres Talbot F. Leatherbee V. H Wilbur Scheuber R. N L. H Quigley R. Leatherbee Golhie Oak Wiles Scheuber Chase Amee — McDermot Atherton Kidder Alden

Dartmouth-Brown Game Draws Alumni to Hanover

Alumni from Boston travel to Hanover for the Dartmouth Brown football game tomorrow. Brown rests across the river while Dartmouth has improved greatly in the past week and is expected to field a strong team.

Hanover N. H Boston Dartmouth

Congress Street Bridge Renewal Backed by Exchange Board

The Real Estate Exchange and Auction Board urges a $500000 loan for reconstructing the Congress street bridge. In a letter to Mayor Hart dated yesterday they cite Congress street as vital between business districts and South Boston docks. They demand a new bridge the same width as connecting avenues with a draw at least 50 feet wide to ease steamship passage.

Real Estate Exchange and Auction Board Gerry Congress Street Hart Boston

Theta Delta Chi Wins Narrowly Over Betas 6 to 0

A close Franklin Field football clash saw Theta Delta Chi defeat Beta Theta Pi 6 to 0 in the final minutes. The Thetas, led by Baker on a key end play and successful kicking, thwarted Beta’s late surge after an evenly played first half with several fumbles.

Franklin Field Thets Delta Chi Fraternity College of Liberal Arts Boston ‘University Beta Theta Pi Theta Delta Chi Betas Theta Theta Boys Beta Baker Klein Litchman Bhater Weeks Thompson

Football schedule and remarks from a late season update

A list of football games across colleges with locations from Princeton to Amherst and beyond, noting pairings and venues such as Yale at Princeton and Cornell at Easton, plus other college matches. A closing note recalls Princeton’s poor showing yet Yale’s respect for the Tigers and cites Arthur Poe’s remembered performances in prior years.

Yale Princeton Pennsylvania Carlisle Indians Philadelphia Cornell Lafayette Easton Columbia Annapolis Brown Dartmouth Hanover Williams Wesleyan Williamstown Amherst Agale West Point Bucknell Tufts Bowdoin Tufts Oval Holy Cross Worcester Trinity Worcester Tech Hartford University of Maine New Hampshire State Durham Bates Lewiston Dedham Carpello Campello Whitman Newton Newton Centre Dorchester High Medford High Medford Nglish High M. T Charles River Tigers Little Arthur Poe

Ruhlin Signs To Fight Jeffries In Expected Match

Gus Ruhlin arrived in Mahanoy City and signed the articles for a bout with Jeffries. The referee will be Charley White or George Siler, with Al Smith named as stakeholder in the agreement.

Mahanoy City Penn

Boxing Row Over Jeffries Ruhlin Fight Drafts

A long critique of alleged two purse plans for a Jeffries versus Ruhlin bout. The piece accuses managers of pushing a winner-take-all scheme and hints at staged articles and a staged series with dates and challengers like Fitzsimmons Sharkey and Ruhlin. The column describes promotional tricks, financial motives, and the busy Boston scene surrounding amateur sparring and heavyweight chatter.

Automobile crosses the Alps to Berlin crossing failed

Lieutenant Engler of Frankfort crossed the Alps by car via Stilfsser Joch in 9 hours covering about 1260 miles with his wife and an attendant. A hydrocarbon gasoline explosion motor powered the automobile during the journey.

Alps Berlin Ger Engler Frankfort Stilffser Joch

Jockey Club Adjourns Without Decision on Wishard and Reiff

The London Racing Calendar notes the Jockey Club stewards adjourned without ruling in the Wishard case and in the case of Lester Reiff. Reiff continues racing while lawyers prepare libel actions against Lord Durham regardless of any JC decision.

London Jockey Club Wishard Lester Reiff Reiff Lord Durham

Harvard Units Dedicate Newell Boat Club House

About 1500 Harvard men led by the college band gathered in robes to dedicate the Newell Boat Club house. President Eliot accepted the building for the university and urged support for a dam at Craigie Bridge to keep high water at the floats. Edmund Wetmore and A G Fox presented the club house, praising Harvard rowing history.

Harvard College Yard New Newell Boat Club University New York Club Eliot Edmund Wetmore A. G. Fox New York Newell Club Craigie Bridge Beacon Street Alexander Agassiz Harvard Club of Hollis Lehman George Weld

Bicyclenotes Press Cycling Club adds riders for Madison Square Garden

The racing board of the Press Cycling Club closed a deal to represent the club in Madison Square Garden races with the McLean brothers of Chelsea joining Frank Waller and Will Stinson. Stinson opens the indoor season December 8 in a fifteen mile race against Jimmy Michael. Waller and Stinson report two new stolen racing wheels, numbered 7688 and 7274, and the police are notified. Meanwhile South Boston Wheelmen plan a ride to Lowell if weather allows, and the fifth Boston century is set to repeat from Copley Square after 7 am. Massachusetts R C campaign for re-election to state offices continues with Steele and Hannigan sending letters to members.

The Press Cycling Club Madison Square Garden McLean Brothers Chelsea Frank Waller Will Stinson Stinson Jimmy Michael New York Garden Ba Ehelder Board of Control Batchelder Waller Hing Newburyport Providence Massachusetts R. C Messrs. Steele Hannigan

Somerville Tops Roslindale and Chelsea Wins Three in Tourney

In the Club's Tournament Association at St James alleys the Somerville Wheelmen swept three games over Roslindale with Henderson top scoring 272. Chelsea also won all three against Charlestown while Morse led with 244. Press beat Waltham two of three as Reisert totaled 251. Jamaica edged Mets two of three in a tight set.

St. James Somerville Roslindale Henderson Chelsea Charlestown Morse Press Waltham Reisert Jamaica Mets Williams Cs Scesvonvecsanesey Cutler Morrison C'Greeeeteoon Ferris Eae Caysesaensgeee Gilleee Jamaica Cycle Club T'tl Connors Eeseeeeseeesese Sealey Eeeseesceverees Etudson Crooks Flaskins Ccceeeroossees Sd Aaareccooesses

Beef Outbowled Eggs in Marketmen League at Carruths

Beef outbowled Eggs in Carruth's alleys last night, taking two of three as scores stayed low. Beef led early, held a narrow first-game win, then posted a big second-game score before Eggs captured the final game.

Carruth’s Beef Currie Dalton Weer Blom Lib A. Faulkner

Haffner's Claim to Blythe and Pearcy Estates

Miss Clara J. Fisher of Milford is cited in the Blythe will as a $25,000 beneficiary. Jacob J. Haffner, a New York ex convict, seeks the residuary estate of Charles Pearcy valued around $42,000, claiming Pearcy was his brother and promising papers to prove his contention, with lawyer E. J. Southworth handling the case as Haffner plans to bring documents soon.

Milford Clara J. Fisher Jacob J. Haffner New York Thomas H. Blythe San Francisco Haffner Blythe Charles Pearcy Chicago Pearcy California Miss Fisher E. J. Southworth

Three Held as Footpads in Wheeler Street Hold-Up

Edward J. Smith Frank Boswell and Albert Flatt three young colored men from the South End were held in $2000 bonds each for the grand jury by Judge Adams in the Municipal Criminal Court yesterday on charges of being principals in a Wheeler street double hold-up night before. William Draper testified that about 11 o clock he was stopped and one man pressed a razor to his neck while the others searched him and took 2.15 dollars. John McClear, a white man, testified the trio robbed him about five minutes later of a dollar bill and some change.

Jeffries Ruhlin New York Billy Madden Rublin Sharkey Fisti Fitzsimmons Jeff Fitz Boston Young Kelley New England Kelley Young Brooks Lawrence Jack O West End Young Allen Tom Wilson Young Riley Salem Kia Murphy Lynn Young Ok Bradley Belley Aes Lowell Billy Gardner Edward J. Smith Frank Boswell Albert Flatt South End Adams Municipal Criminal Court Wheeler Street William Draper Smith John McClear

Arrest for larceny at 61 Norway street shocks local area

Police at Station 16 report Louis Safirstien of 47 Norway street was charged with larceny of 128 dollars worth of furniture from Charlotte Harrington of 61 Norway street during the past week. Residents of the three flats at 61 Norway street denied that Charlotte Harrington lived there when a Post reporter called late last night.

Louiis Safirstien Norway Street Charlotte Harrington Post

Murray Ire roll off results show McCarthy wins with 278

In the weekly roll off at Murray Ire last night McCarthy claimed first prize with a total of 278 Freeman finished second with 274 and Lamont and Byrnes tied for third on 272 points each.

Murray & Irewin McCarthy Freeman Lamont and Byrnes

Alfred De Oro Defeats Fish Marsh 150 to 73 at Murray & Irwin's

Pool champion Alfred De Oro won last night at Murray and Irwin's over Fish Marsh 150 to 73. This afternoon he faces James Ryan and this evening he plays Yellow Sam in a series of games.

Alfred de Oro Murray & Irwin Fish Marsh de Oro James Ryan Yellow Sam

Raglan Overcoats At Wolf Clothier Corner

Bernard M. Wolf at My Clothier on Hanover and Portland streets displays an extensive line of raglan overcoats for the season.

Bernard M. Wolf Hanover and Portland Streets

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Harvard Eleven R. T Lamb R. G J. Butler Cole Hapgood Plunkett Q.b Ray Perkins H. B Flagg F. B Knight Tufts College W. F. Smith Tremont ST Harry K. Roberts Crimson Boston Billiardists Cutler, Paige and Charles 8. Schmitt Dartmouth-Brown Today Real Estate Exchange Eclipse Boyleton St Glendon Towanda Everett Glendons Illiards Gondy Canfield Endon Tom Cahoon Glendon Bowler T'tl Parker Atwood Kenealy civ Igse Livingston E James Beatty Carruth Metropolitan Chamberlains Beaconsfield Black Pearl Oxford Washington Stoy Case M'Carthy Dr. Sanden Dell United States Sune Gays Gto R. A. Sanden Mass Wed Bat
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