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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1907

Page

8

Kramer Joins Hub Cyclists in Boston

American sprint cycling champion Frank L. Kramer arrived in Boston from Salt Lake City to join the local crack riders at Park Square Garden. He tested the track, praised the saucer, and predicted fast sprints ahead among United States and European sprinters, reestablishing his acclaimed reputation beside Major Taylor as a leading figure in the sport.

Salt Lake City Frank L. Kramer America Boston Kramer Park Square Garden Major Taylor Worcester Mass Frank Tr. Kramer

Harvard Faces Yale in Home Matchup with Crumbling Defense

Harvard must craft a game plan within a week to blunt Yale’s advancing attack at the Stadium next Saturday. The Crimson faces strong Yale ends and a tough line with Tad Jones possibly testing Burr and Biglow. Young tackles like Fish show potential yet need steadier defense.

Harvard Yale Cambridge Crimson Bulldog Princeton Wister Brown Bird Macdonald Dave” Campbell Tad’’ Jones Cor Vale Burr Biglow Fish Paige Foster

Harvard Gridders Show Encouraging Practice Ahead of Saturday

Harvard varsity paced a closed door session at the Stadium with strong energy and signaling drills. All players practiced except Burr who rested, as the team maintained brisk, enthusiastic work after Monday’s momentum.

Harvard Burr

Harvard Yale showdown boosts Crimson confidence and practice

Harvard football train under Cutts and Campbell intensifies with open game drills and new formations. Starr returns to quarterback, Newhall start probable, while Lockwood’s doubtful status eases. Yale week optimism rises as coaches praise progress and horizon brightens for Saturday clash.

Cutts Campbell Leary Yale Crimson Eleven Starvard Blue Starr Newhall Lockwood Harvyard Crane Lineyard Crimson

Boxing Gossip Sparks Boston Fans for Lymansville Show

Boston sports fans await the boxing card at Lymansville featuring Jimmy Walsh vs Joe Wagner in a 15 round bout with lively prelims including Eddie Curtis vs Terry Edwards and stateside chatter about counterfeit tickets. Other matchups target Neil Moran vs Owen Moran and locals like Rouse O'Brien, Dave Deshler, Denny Ryan, Johnny Cavill, and Kid Egan shaping a busy evening.

Boston A. CC Lymansville Jimmy Walsh Ciiy Joe Wagner New York Eddie Curtis Terry Edwards Tason Sickle Young Otis Joe Gans Kid Herman Packy McFarland Wise Sports Joe Jack Morgan Joe Gregg Indianapolis Peoria Dee Abe Attell Frankie Nell Little Fellows Neil Owen Moran San Francisco Harry Scroggs Baltimore Gaines Frazer Fred Sidney Kid Goodman Coover Rouse O’brien South Boston Dave Deshler Cambridge Chelsea Denny Ryan Johnny Cavill Laeve Johnny Filagers Tl South Kid Egan Lowell Bill Papke Jim Barry Chicago Mr. Papke Bartly Connolly McKinnon Charley Williams New England Gloucester McWipnor Gus Ross Mike Grady

Yale Tactics Spark Debate Over Intermission Delay

The article examines Yale’s intermission actions during last Saturday’s game amid mixed views. It notes the delay may have given Yale an unfair edge, raises questions about rules enforcement, and cites Princeton star Crowdis condemning the tactic as a possible rule violation.

Yale

Diary of a Mollyeoddie and Sports Banter at Plunk

A diary like dispatch from Nov 19 recounts shopping for winter neckties and a lighter four in ch. It notes training for the big game with Phlink varsity, jokes about Pink Baby Ribbon Club, and a playful glimpse of college sports culture with references to Yale Harvard and Plunk.

Baby Ribbon Club Phlink Plunk Perry Blink T. van Mutt- Ripple Pinky Winky Mammas’ Home

Tiger Captain to Referee Locust Street Game

Jim McCormick captain of the Princeton football team was selected to referee the big Thanksgiving Day game at Locust street grounds between Knights of Columbus and City Point Catholic Association. Former college and scholastic stars appear on both sides and the proceeds go to the Columbus Day Nursery of South Boston.

Jim McCormick Princeton Locust Street Knights of Columbus City Point Catholic Association Columbus Day Nursery South Boston

Charley Hemphill Takes Job at Youngstown Bowling Alley

Charley Hemphill, newly with the Yankees, manages a bowling alley in Youngstown Ohio near Jimmy McAleer’s home and expresses relief at leaving St. Louis.

Charley Hemphill Youngstown Jimmy McAleer St. Louis

Brockton Zags Yale Football Captain Brings Hope

Arthur E. Brides of Brockton appears likely to captain Yale’s football team next season as the only senior in the class at Yale. If elected during Christmas recess his selection would set Yale policy aside for the first time in years. Brides, 22, played center last season and earned a strong reputation.

Arthur E. Brides Brockton Yale New Haven Brides Eli

Of Brockton Right Thralfback of Yale A Probable Elf Captain

A Brockton native and Yale team member is hinted as the probable captain for next season. The article notes the player's leadership qualities and expected role on the squad.

Brockton Thralfback Yale

Yale Star Brides Keeps Ground For Yale Football

The article profiles Yale fullback turned left halfback Brides noted for his momentum plunges and steady rise from Williston Academy to Yale. It also lists graduating stars Tad Jones Biglow Alcott Paige Bomar and predicts strong substitute material will fill upcoming gaps after June graduation.

Brides Yale Blue Tad Howard Jones L. H. Biglow Clarence Alcott Ray Paige

Jack Frost Keeps Stadium Busy

The field remained wet and slippery despite care to keep it in good shape. Hay is spread nightly to ward off frost, but recent cold snaps have reduced its effectiveness. The team will leave Cambridge after a 4 o'clock scrimmage to visit the Norfolk Want Club in Medfield, then practice Friday at the Hunt Club grounds and return Saturday morning.

Cambridge Norfolk Want Club Medfield Hunt Club

Yale Yale Game Tickets Grow Scarce and Pricey

Tickets for the Harvard Yale game next Saturday are extremely scarce. Harvard A A enforcement has driven speculators and students to seek scarce passes, with prices reaching eight to nine dollars for singles and twenty dollars for a pair. Detectives monitor the market as bidders await possible releases from New Haven and Yale strongholds.

Yale Harvard Washington Street Harvard A. A New Haven

Gilchrist Co Edges N E T T in Three Game Set

Close scores highlighted Carruth alleys match last night. Gilchrist & Co. dropped the first game but won the next two to claim the series as Clapp & Tilton swept B M M five in straight. High threestring totals emerged for both sides.

N. EE. T. & T.gilchrist & Co Carruth Clapp & Tilton Giichrist Co Clapp & ‘Tilton Brunswick Rex East Boston Paper Chelsea Roxbury Money Order Station A Central Cambridge Rovburs Ee Cambridge Poy Arts Oy American Steam Gauge Franklins Somerset Star Brass Blake's Bay State Hayden COTES U. S A. Ss Gauge Hh Oie Ee Ae 409 297 409 1235 Hancock Sista Derby

Davenport Takes Trio From Osgood in Regal Lanes

In the Furniture League at Regal alleys Davenport wins two games from Osgood and takes a third by default. Howe tops with 106 high single pins, Plimpton converts two of Shawmut’s frames, Taft posts a 1135 in a single string.

Regal Davenport Osgood Howe Plimpton Shawmut Job ‘Taft Es Pimption Co Eas Shawniut

East Boston Five Opens Season at Lyceum Hall

In Lyceum Hall East Boston the first Boston basketball team and claimant to the world championship will face the fast South Bridge five to start its season tonight.

Lyceum Hall East Boston Southbridge Five

Yale to hold closed practice before Harvard contest

Ed Congdon the Yale centre missed today's practice with a troubled ankle but expected to resume his snap back role for the Harvard game. Paige played most of the drill at left tackle with Foster subbing late. No scrimmage was held and Coach Knox planned only a brief lineup for tomorrow.

New. Havin Conn Ed Congdon Yale Princeton Harvard Paige Foster Knox

Yale Gridiron Squad Maintains Varsity Makeup Amid Injuries

Yale will field its football eleven in the same order facing Princeton with Dunbar at center for Congdon and most players nearly recovered. Trainer Mack urges rest this week while tomorrow’s scrimmage sharpens defensive power against Harvard formations.

Paige Congdon Yale Princeton Dunbar John Mack Harvard Yale Field Auburndae Mass

Dartmouth Delights in Harvard Victory Celebration

Dartmouth to hold a large bonfire to honor its football win over Harvard. More than 1000 students will cheer on Thursday night as Never's band from Concord leads a march to faculty houses demanding speeches from professors. The victory draws unprecedented campus support.

Manover N. Hi Dartmouth Never Band of Concord Harvard

Aero Club Formally Organizes to Commemorate Ballooning

The Aero Club of New England plans formal organization at Youngs Hotel on Friday Nov 22 to mark the 124th anniversary of the world’s first balloon ascent A lecture on ballooning history will be given by Prof A Lawrence Rotch of Blue Hill observatory Noted figures Leo Stevens Charles S Glidden George F E McQuesten Alfred R Shrigley RR Sheldon J C Stedman W A Rolf and Howard Henry are listed among attendees.

Aero Club of New England Young's Hotel A. Lawrence Rotch Blue Hill Observatory Leo Stevens Charles S. Glidden George FE. McQuesten Alfred R. Shrigley R R. Sheldon

Slossen Wins Billiards Match for 500 Prize in Chicago

At Chicago George F. Slossen defeated Jacob Schaefer in a three ball billiards match for 500 dollars. The events span from 1871 to 1908 including boxing, running, lacrosse draws, and horse racing business notes.

ISTS Chicago George F. Slossen Jacob Schaefer Tommy Mowatt Brooklyn D. Skillman IISSG Montreal Toronto Torontos Montreaux ISSS New York American Turf Congress Pointer Gladstone YP. H. Bryson Memphis Tenn Kansans City Kid” Abel Kid” Herman Ed Corrigan

Skating Stars Race Tonight at Park Square Rink

Tonight at Park Square Rink a series of races, pro and amateur, tops the Coliseum card. Young Hamilton and his brother spar for fast times while Charley Williams aims to beat Hamilton on the new Coliseum track. Amateurs enter in a bid for New England’s fastest races as management promotes a thrilling program.

Park Square Coliseum Hamilton Charlie Williams Charley New England

Friday Night Roller Racing Big Card Promises Excitement

With a new policy this season and big cards planned the public will witness a main event before racing starts. Long before the hour the crowd fills the seats and interest stays high until the final gun fires. Friday night another major roller racing card will be presented.

Roxbury A A and Surrounding Catholic and Prep Leagues Schedule

Athletic listings show local clubs arranging 110 to 145 pound teams with guaranteed or half expenses. Contacts include A A at St John’s Prep and Clover A A Dorchester. Gate of Heaven Holy Name hosting Saturdays. Mystics, Eagles, Dexter A C and Winthrop programs with home or away commitments for November and Thanksgiving Day events.

Roxbury A. A A. W. Peole Camden Street St. John’s Prep Boston St. John's Prep J. Dalry Sydney Street Dorchester Eagles O. Westcott Salem Street Malden Dexter A. C D. J. Diggin Devonshire Street Waltham O. C Melrose Street Iga Agen Winthrop Hewson Sunnyside Street

A bets Harvard score and loses as predicted

A bets B on Harvard scoring eight and B bets twenty but neither scores. A wins by prediction. In a separate note FP J T of Fall River asks who beat Howe Mellody before Mantell and in how many rounds. It states Mellody was defeated by Mike Twin Sullivan in Los Angeles in twenty rounds.

Harvard C. W Boston Howe Mellody Mantell FP. J. T Fall River Mike Twin Sulivan Los Angees

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