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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1897

Page

3

Harvard Eleven Struggles for Quaker Showdown

Harvard coach Forbes fielded a short varsity lineup for a 15 minute scrimmage against Yale’s Quakers, showing improved backs and stronger interference. Haughton’s rare drop kick over the crossbar drew applause. prospects for the Penn game remain uncertain as several regulars may be sidelined.

Forbes Varsity Quakers Piggkin Garrison Yale Haughton Pennsylvania Harvard Lathrop Warren Cabot Swain Donald Richardson Mills Wesleyan Usin Pennsy Crimson Fellows Wheeler Bouve Doucette Haskell Mils Moulton Seeralan Signe Naliacks Nets Arker Van Ughton

Yale Practice Shows Strong Line For Princeton Clash

Yale University football held a high level practice with coaches Butterworth Camp Knapp Hinkey Hartwell Stillman Murphy and Ford assisting. The squad focused on ball handling and plays with no scrimmage and no secret session, showing reduced fumbles and precise execution as preparations for Princeton solidify.

New Haven Conn Yale University Butterworth Walter Camp Howard Knapp Harvard Eli Princeton Tillman Knapp Josh’ Hartwell Hinkey Yale Ew Haven

Cornell Varsity Practice Report Before Harvard Game

The Cornell team held a large afternoon practice with Whiting and cLaughlin unavailable due to fitness and injury. Richte and Alexander started at guards, Porter at left tackle, George Young at quarterback, and the squad worked through sharp drills scoring a kickoff touchdown, then twice more in the second half despite lighting reducing accuracy.

N. Y Cornell Whiting cLaughlin Harvard Richte Alexander Porter George Young Young

Division championships end with lopsided scores and upset results

In the Junior Interscholastic League the season finished with mixed results as several schools dropped out early, skewing schedules. Somerville swept three northern games scoring 58 0 61 0 and 80 0 against Newton High Chelsea High and Medford High, the latter two being the league’s largest margins in years. Dorchester High claimed the southern crown with a 16 0 win over Roxbury Latin while Dedham and Dorchester played 0 0 and Dedham again tied Roxbury Latin in a later game.

Roxbury High Mechanic Arts High Noble & Greenough Somerville Newton High Chelsea High Medford High Dorchester High Dedham Roxbury Latin Dorchester Roxbury

Mast practice session succeeds in the afternoon

A fragment from an old newspaper notes that the mast practice session in the afternoon was successful, with the crew or participants achieving their aim. Details are limited but indicate a positive outcome for the activity.

Yale Practice Report Highlights Kelley Comeback and Yale Prep

Open practice saw two first half touchdowns and two more in secret drills. King Kelley appeared in uniform for the first time since a shoulder injury and drew warm applause. Baird missed practice ill with tonsillitis and may only play one half versus Yale. Edwards, Craig, Hillebrand, and Cochran showed good form as scrubs broke training tonight ahead of travel to New Haven.

Kelley Yale Baird Javier McMaster Cochran Tigers Edwards Craig Hillebrand New Haven

Somerville High Upset Fitchburg With 16 0 Victory

Somerville High defeated Fitchburg High 16 to 0 at Tufts Oval after earlier losing 6 to 4 at Fitchburg. The game marked Fitchburg’s only loss of the season and reversed the previous result.

Somerville High Fitchburg High Tufts Oval Fitchburg Somerville

Local Prep Scores Tie in Narrow Varsity Matches

At Quincy Quincy High the Weymouth North man scored 18 and played as a dyiver. Providence Grays defeated Fall ver 4 to 0. Groton High and Groton Harvard tied 0 to 0 in a low scoring meet.

Quincy Quincy High Weymouth North Man Dyiver Providence Grays Fallver Groton Harvard Groton High

Thanksgiving Day Gridirons and Local Matches Stir Gloucester News

Gloucester and Newtowne A A plan a Thanksgiving Day game in Gloucester while Whitman and Campello prepare a Saturday matchup at Campello. South End grounds host B H 8 and C M T 8S next Monday to decide the senior championship. Cambridge High forfeits withdrawn by He High’s approval. game likely soon.

Gloucester Newtowne A. A Whitman Campello South End He High Cambridge High University of Chicago Woodbury Brookline Kelley Princeton Aspen Ale Brennan Dedham High Roxbury la Brockton High Boston College Sampello Newton Upper Falls Music Hall Philadelphia Yale New Haven

B A A A Bouts Draw Boston Crowds With Debutants

Amateur boxing at the Boston A A last night drew large crowds. Cambridge heavyweight Sam McLean defeated Wightman in under two rounds, while several other bouts ended early or faced criticism. Billy Berkeley beat Lewis Sullivan in a 130 pound special, and J Wightman fell to McLean in the heavyweight. O'Brien won the heavyweight prize by default.

Boston A. A Sam Mclean Cambridge Wightman F. R. Peters Peters Mclean Jerry Buckley W. Keefe Lawrence Charley Bennett J. Diel Bennett Pat Buckley George Bolles J. Noonan Taunton Billy Berkeley Lewis Sullivan Fred Harrington Lowell Ike McArthur McArthur Ere Charley Lynch Roanoke A. C Frank Carey Carey Keefe Buckley J. Wightman J. O’brien

Boxing Gossip From Roanoke and San Francisco Fights

Peter Jackson born near Porto Rico on July 3 1861 and Steve Brodie aged about 36 feature in boxing chatter. Promotions at the Merry Monarchs rooms promise a lively night with exhibitions and a strong vaudeville portion. Sharksey Goddard and Sharkey debate weight classes while Choynski-Jeffries delay to Nov 30. Card highlights include Mahoney vs Kearns and Brakeman vs Davenport with others. Marine entertainment at Shawmut Boat Club draws 300 spectators with many exhibition bouts and acts by Tolan Conley and McKenna.

Reader Peter Jackson Porto Rico West Indies Steve Brodie Merry Monarchs Joe Choynski Jim Jeffries San Francisco Ted Pritchard Jim Smith Burge Roanoke A. C Steve Mahoney California Sharkey Goddard Probeey Shawmut Boat Club William Stuffle Jack Will Tolan Flynn J. Conley Coleman Conley Bob Fitz Len Chase McLaughton Walter Long Dick Bradley Joe Mullins Jack Foley Spike Haley Willie McCoy Joe Smith Joe Donovan Phil Brennan Jack Rogers Joe Casey Towns Jig Stone Lawrence Artet Jimmy Dooley Harry Williams Messrs Phil Donnelly Billy Troy Crowley Tim Kearns Seach Street George V. Tuohdy

Cantabrigia Club lecture funds Radcliffe scholarship

The Cantabrigia Club held its second lecture for the Radcliffe scholarship fund in Sanders Theatre Cambridge last night. Louis Fagan of London delivered the talk, with Mr. ag en long connected to the British Museum.

Cantabrigia Club Radcliffe Sanders Theatre Cambridge Louis Fagan London Agen British Museum

Circuit League Bowlers Meet and Make Final Arrangements

Candle Pin League games concluded with high scoring and close finishes. Jefferson led first division with 1300 total. top players included Sheafe Noble and Floyd. Notable matches featured Jamesons besting Columbia at Columbia alleys by 3 pins. Floyd led with 28 in high single string.

Candle Pin Jefferson Sheafe Noble Floyd Columbia Jameson Somerville Jamesons Rogers Sudbury Eins Barnes Sudburys St. James Murray & Irwins Barry Kirby Meyers Cambridge Leahy Carruth Pythian Alleys Chelsea Wilby Jack Sheafe Boylston

Glendon Club Dominates At Central Club Interclub Event

In Somerville at the Central Club, the Glendon Club won titles in billiards pool and bowling while Central Club took top honors in whist. Billiards totals show Glendon Etheridge 150 Threshie 150 for 300 versus Centrals Daniels 57 Wheaton 41 for 98. Pool results list Glendon Joel 60 Reeder 58 for 118 and Central Hollander 55 Bailey 60 for 115. Whist final shows Central 320 plus 8 to Glendon 304 minus.

Central Club Somerville Glendon Etheridge Threshie Centrals Daniels Wheaton Joel Reeder Central Hollander Bailey

Opening of Circuit Bowling League Set By Board

The league's nine-man board met at the B A A to approve a twenty one week schedule starting next Monday. Two games open the season with B A A second team vs Arlington Boat Club second team at the B A A Allston Bowling and Morgus Club vs Allston tib. The New York game and pin usage rules were adopted and prizes go to top two teams and top individuals measuring averages strings totals and spare efficiency.

Arlington Boat Club Allston Bowling Ae Morgus Club Allston New York

Ditson Team Beats Lowell Arms by 239 Pins in Sudbury

Oliver Ditson Co. defeated Lowell Arms Co. by 239 pins at Sudbury alleys. Shirley of Ditson led the team. In prelims at Murray Irwin's, Willy rolled 317 for the candlepin event. A $35 prize awaits the nicpest bowler with roll-off set for December 1.

Sudbury Oliver Ditson Co Lowell Arms Co Shirley Ditson Murray & Irwin Willy

Bowling Notes and Scores from Local Alleys

The article covers multiple local bowling items including Sheafe’s 315 in the finals, John McDonald bowling in all Hub team games last season, Hilmar Jenngren seeking a match with R Kennedy, Bill Barry and Fay winning the McCarthy tourney with a record score, the Lobster team ready to bowl any opponent, address for Will Curling, pin boys of Old Dorchester Club defeating Pleasant Club 2465 to 1930, and Mitchell’s high three string total of 585 and a 215 single.

Sheafe John McDonald Hilmar Jenngren Howard Street R. Kennedy Bill Barry Fay Lobster Hi’’ Abbott Will Curling McCagg Foss Huggins Tom McCarthy Washington Street Dorchester Pleasant Club Mitchell

Irish Cyclists Association Suspends Ulster Branch Amid Insubordination

The LA W racing board reports the Ulster branch of the Irish Cyclists Association has been suspended by its executive until further notice for insubordinate conduct. It also notes a new Irish Cyclists Union formed by the reorganized ruling body and lists multiple amateur and professional records and suspensions from 1897 events at Willow Grove and Chicago.

L. A. W. Racing Board Mott Ulster Irish Cyclists’ Association Irish Cyclists’ Union Ireland Cissac Jenkins N. Cc Arthur J. Thibodeen Chicago J. B. Fowler C. A. Church Willow Grove Penn Charles Cenrea Carroll Jack Joe Vernier Boone C. Turville R. Mocus Y

Maine League Preview Highlights Top Players and Towns

Fall River hosts Salem and Providence visits New Bedford as Maine League action opens. McGowan of Rockland and Furbush of Lewiston stand out among big men while Gardiner leads the circuit with Portland close behind. Manager Burnham aims to rebuild to placate Portland fans weary of losses.

Fall River Salem Providence New Bedford McGowan Rockland Furbush Lewiston Maine Gardiner Portland Burnham Brockton

Equine King at Madison Square Garden Show

Colder weather brings spirited performances at the Madison Square Garden horse show. Notable entries include Mrs. Basdale on an unnamed gray gelding owned by J. E. Widener and champion contenders in the Corinthian class such as Lady Roseberry and Derwentwater with ensuing ribbons amid fences and ponies drawing large crowds.

New York Madison Square Garden Basdale J. E. Widener Adam Beck Chicago J. Stevens Ulman Tommy Atkins C. R. Snowdon Richmond J. Holloway The W. M. Healy Kensington Derwentwater William Hendrie Hamilton, Can Lazzarone Kallirhoe Theodore Cuyler Patterson Titania Maritje Lady Sutton Frederick Stevens Stella Islandera Edward Willets & Son Roslyn L. I Prescott Lawrence Imp. Cupid Holloway Hayner Danforth

Dickey Wins Shoot at Brockton Gun Club

Dickey of the Boston drew won the individual 20 third match with 19 of 20 marks. The Brockton Gun Club beat the Boston Shooting Association by one bird in the tenth match. Leroy led the meet with 178 birds and Allison had 165 as sixteen events were completed before dark.

Brockton State Shooting Association

Baseball and sports notes from a New England paper

Boston Bet opponents on key plays. Anson says no money can buy Lange Dahlen Griffith or Callahan from Chicago. Jimmy Manning visits Fall River. Jockey Bob Isom dies in San Francisco. Arthur Irwin rests in Dorchester. AAU forms registration committee aligned with LAW. J F Wentworth named Technology track captain. Pacific coast crowds grow for baseball. Norfolk County group fights snaring of partridges and grouse. Harvard plans a new baseball cage at Soldiers Field. Carey Building site to house agricultural school quarters.

B. R Boston Anson Lange Dahlen Griffith Callahan Chicago Jimmy Manning Kansas City Fall River Bob Isom Carl Spreckels San Francisco Arthur Irwin Toronto Dorchester Amateur Athletic Union L. A. W. Racing Board J. F. Wentworth Rochester N. H Pacific Coast Norfolk County Fish and Game Association Harvard Soldiers Field Carey Holmes Field Agricultural School

Newtowne Club Cambridge Hosts Elegant Ladies Night

Last night the Newtowne Club in Cambridge opened its handsome clubhouse for a splendid entertainment devoted to the ladies. The event showcased refined hospitality and a graceful program before an appreciative audience.

Newtowne Club Cambridge

Seawanhaka Challenge Accepted by Royal St. Lawrence Club

Montreal November 17 The Royal St. Lawrence Yacht Club accepted Seawanhaka Yacht Club's challenge to compete for the Seawanhaka Corinthian challenge cup for smaller yachts.

Montreal Royal St. Lawrence Yacht Club Seawanhaka Yacht Club

Commonwealth Club Elects Ward 13 Officers

The Commonwealth Club of Ward 13 met last night and elected officers including President George A. Soullivan and Vice President FE F. McGann. John J. Flaherty was named secretary and Fred C. Mahoney treasurer. The charter list shows 60 members enrolled and a closing date of November 28. The group endorsed William A. McGunigle for Common Council.

Commonwealth Club Ward 13 George A. Soullivan FE. F. McGann John J. Flaherty Fred C. Mahoney P. H. Brosnahan M. J. Leary J. C G. Gallivan William A. McGunigle Common Council

Taunton Holds Republican Caucauses for City Officers

Republican caucuses were held in all wards of Taunton this evening to select candidates for Mayor Aldermen and Common Council men. Mayor Nathaniel J. W. Fish was the unanimous choice of delegates from all wards.

Taunton Nathaniel J. W. Fish

Sidney murder case closes evidence in Greenwich inquiry

Bridgeport report notes evidence in the William K. B. Sidney murder case of young Long, a Greenwich back driver, was completed this afternoon after testimony.

Bridgeport Conn William KB. Sidney Young Long Greenwich

Dartmouth Students Adopt Honor System for Exams

Dartmouth College students in Hanover New Hampshire approved the honor system for examinations by a vote of 258 to 105 after today’s meeting.

Hanover N. H Dartmouth College

Springfield's New Librarian

Springfield selects John Cotton Dana of Denver Colorado as city librarian to replace the late Dr. William Rice who died in August last.

Springfield John Cotton Dana Denver Col William Rice

Masked men rob Mr Wilder and sister in Winchenden

L Wild er, a 50 year old farmer near Winchenden, told Chief Callahan that two masked men raided his home last Monday morning. One held a pistol on Wilder and his invalid sister while the other rifled his pockets and took a pocketbook with a small amount of money. Wilder was knocked down with a club.

Winchenden L. Wilder Callahan Mr. Wilder

Bicycle notes push for Boston roller polo league

A movement forms to create a roller polo league with Boston clubs. Clubs must signal willingness by Dec 1 to Wilbur F. Stephens at 541 Tremont St. Other notes cover Eddie McDuffee racing in Philadelphia, new amateur prize rules, and road-use cycling plans.

Boston Wilbur F.tephens Tremont Street Eddie McDuffee Otto W Dorner National Committee For Highway Improvement of the League Dorner Milwaukee Wis Besn France America América Lesna Stocks England Albert H. Postel Landsdowne Penn Russia Behring Sea Asia Europe Africa Northwest Passage Henry V. Lucas Missouri Division Princess Park Paris A. A. Zimmerman Jaap Eden Bourillon Jacquelin Zimmerman Tiger Roadsters al Glover, Jr Winthrop Hall Upham's Corner

Bicycle makers buy Greyhound plant. new chainless bike planned

Cochrane and Coles of this city purchase Greyhound Bicycle Company stock and East Brookfield plant. They will restart Dec 1 to produce a chainless bicycle. Other notes: Eugene Amstein visits Chicago suppliers. J L Frank may take Bigelow & Dowse branch manager post. Dan Sweeney visits town. A saddle cooling patent uses air pumped through a rubber tube and a whistle device.

Eugene Amstein Chicago Boylston Street Messrs. Bigelow & Dowse J. L. Frank Messrs

Kane Surprised by Housewarming at Thatcher Street

Daniel Kane of Ward 6 was surprised at his home 15 Thatcher Street when friends stormed in during his absence and presented a Morris chair. The party featured dancing, singing, and a midnight supper with Misses Brennan Green Melley Condon Cradie Halverson in charge and guests including Congressman Fitzgerald Commissioner Dixon Noonan Solari and Malloy.

Daniel Kane Ward 6 Thatcher Street Kane Morris Thomas Grady Elizabeth Brennan Elizabeth Green Catherine Melley Bridget Condon Sadie Cradie

Police arrest Dutch Pete in Meyer murder case

New York police at the central office announce the arrest of Peter Gelistel alias Dutch Pete, the alleged accomplice of Fritz Meyer who has confessed to killing Policeman Smith. Meyer also admits to murdering Sexton Stelz of the Church of the Holy Trinity in Brooklyn.

New York Central Office Tonight Peter Gelistel Dutch Pete Fritz Meyer Smith Meyer Sexton Stelz Church of the Holy Trinity Brooklyn

Patrolman Murray Injured In Station Struggle

Patrolman John T. Murray of Division 9 was assaulted while helping subdue a resisting prisoner. He was trod on and thrown down stairs, breaking his right ankle and was rushed to City Hospital. He is 59 years old.

John T. Murray Division 9 Philip Cope Medford Massachusetts General Hospital Causeway Beverly Streets Cope Somerville

Concert in Roxbury Honors Miss Carrie B Ellis

A well attended dramatic and musical program last evening in G A R Hall Roxbury honored Miss Carrie B Ellis. Performers included Miss E A Haddy Mr Fred Dixon Mr I S Smith Miss Linnie Towle Mr N C Ryder Mr F E Bentley and Mr N S Stedman. Ellis delivered four readings to enthusiastic praise.

Carrie B. Ellis Roxbury G. A. R. Hall Washington Street E. A. Haddy Fred Dixon I. S. Smith Linnie Towle N. C. Ryder F. E. Bentley

First polygamists ordered deported under immigration laws

Six Mohammedans aboard the steamer California were the first exclusion cases under current immigration statutes. They were today ordered deported, marking the initial enforcement action under the new rules in New York.

New York California

Ward 17 Democrats Indorse Unpledged Mayoral Delegation

A large Ward 17 Democratic meeting at the association HQ endorsed an unpledged mayoral delegation for Senator Charles I Quirk. Walter J. O Malley presided as speakers including Richard W. Gerrity Councilman John P Lonergan and T A Murphy defended Quirk’s stance on the McCarthy delegation. A five from each precinct canvassing committee was appointed to promote the unpledged delegation.

Democratic Association Ward 17 Charles I. Quirk Walter J. O'Malley Richard W. Gerrity John P. Lonergan T. A. Murphy James A. Myers Frank A. Gaffney Quirk McCarthy Mr. McCarthy Ward Committee

Democratic rally boosts Ward 7 and 10 council bids

The Democratic Club of Wards 7 and 10 held a large rally in Anderson Hall Pleasant Street. Speakers included William Aes and John H. Griffin for Ward 10 council seats with Griffin presiding and Ward 7 representative W I A Fitzgerald present. A silver horseshoe was given to Mr. McDevitt. New candidates Charles Boogusch for Ward 9 and John Donovan for Ward 7 joined the slate. The Bryan party opened permanent HQ at the American House as rallies are planned and a mayoral acceptance letter from Thomas Riley is expected at the next public meeting.

Democratic Club Anderson Hall Pleasant Street William A. Aes Board of Alderme John H. Griffin Seaga Council Griffin Mr. McDevitt W.I. A. Fitzgerald McDevitt Charles S. Boogusch Boogusch Elm Associates South End John Donovan Common Council Donovan Bryan Democratic Party American House Thomas Riley

Riley swindled in hotel job inducement scam

James Riley of 328 Hanover street, unemployed, was lured by a stranger offering a hotel job for 40 dollars a month with board and lodging. He was persuaded to buy a 25 dollar uniform, then rushed to the Hancock building to cash a fake 50 dollar bill and vanished with the money.

James Riley Hanover Street Riley Hancock

Police Pay Rule Amended Allowing Full or Half Pay

General Order No. 466 reads that when officers are off duty due to sickness from unusual exposure or on duty injury, certified by a city physician, full pay for lost time is allowed. For ordinary on duty sickness, half pay up to thirty days, with a death case extending to full pay for up to 100 days in the last 150 days. The parenthetical clause is new.

Board of Police

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