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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1901

Page

9

Choynski Turns Actor Under Chicago Manager

Colonel John D Hopkins, a Chicago theatrical manager, sends Joe Choynski on stage with a sketch written in two weeks. Choynski plays Jack Hamilton, a college athlete, opposite Louise Miller as Tessie Desmond. The piece, A Tangle of Ropes and Diamonds, earns praise and a contract with Howard's traveling company for this week in Detroit and Boston audiences get their first chance to judge his acting.

John D. Hopkins Chicago Joe Choynski Choynski Joe Charley Burnham Comedietta Int Choynski Jack Hamilton Louise Miller Tessie Desmond Jack Old Howard Detroit

Freshman Crew Races At Harvard And Football Game

The Weld and Newell fall freshman crews race this afternoon at Harvard with three boats per club in a 1.5 mile upstream event from Union Boat Club. Officials are not yet appointed. A deciding interclass football game pits sophomore against junior teams, expected to be a close match. Freshmen earning numerals include Gately, Oveson, Kidder, Derby, Chase, Mills, Crocker, Elkins, Sard, Randall, Hurley, Leath­erbee, Brannan.

Weld Newell Harvard Union Boat Club Gately Oveson Kidder Derby Chase Mills Crock

West Point Beats Pennsylvannia 24 to 0 in 1910s football game

West Point Military Academy outplayed the University of Pennsylvania 24 to 0 at West Point. Daly kicked three goals and Bunker, Casad and Farnsworth scored touchdowns as West Point domination showed in the 24 point win. Penn fought hard but could not overcome superior play.

West Point N. Y University of Pennsylvania West Point Military Academy Pennsylvania Quakers Bunker Graves Casad Daly Penn Reynolds Farnsworth McAndrews Williams Nelson Thomas Me Brenton Riley Ceeeee Sivevvareee Bennett Povote Cocsseccee Ceee McCabe Goodspeed We. S R. G Seas Bunker Vr. T R. T Piekarski Mitchell McAndrews Gardiner Daly Esseeusess Q Howard Camad Hackett Nichols R. H Dale Darting Graves Baird Brenton Waters Harvard Corbin Yale

Dibblee Led Harvard Help Across the Continent

Harvard's former star halfback Ben Dibblee traveled from California to Cambridge to aid Reid and the coaches. His return to coaching helped transform a struggling squad into a well coached eleven. Dibblee’s work, alongside Reid, is credited with strengthening Harvard’s backfield and overall team quality for the Yale clash.

Ben” Dibblee Harvard Crimson Warriors Yale Dibblee California Reid Cambridge America

Sargent Forces Big Zeus Roberts Into Background

Harvard center Charlie Sargent earned his spot against Yale after a hard season of work. Once overlooked behind 300 pound Zeus Roberts, Sargent improved through nonstop effort, reduced fumbles, and accurate punts. The 6 foot two, 214 pound senior will face Yale captain Holt in a pivotal clash.

Harvard Charlie Sargent The Crimson Blue Sargent Big ‘‘Zeus Roberts Yale Holt

Auto Parade Repeats Atop Boston Show Parade

The first street parade of vehicles at the Boston automobile show drew a large crowd yesterday noon with nearly a score in line. The parade started from the headquarters at 11 45 and wound through Boylston Columbus avenues Washington Street and several other streets before returning. Drivers plan daily route changes as crowds and exhibits grow. Will R Pitman of New York visited the show and Happy Days plans to adopt automobiles and showcase electrical devices and spark plugs. A speed test by Kenneth A Skinner on a motor tricycle may be held near Boston before snow flies.

Boston Boylston Street Columbus Avenue Dudley Street Washington Street State Atlantic Avenue Tremont Boylston Streets Will R. Pitman New York Kenneth A. Skinner

Remains of William B. Curtis Moved to Athens Sarcophagus

The New York athletic pioneer William B. Curtis, known as the father of American athletics and a founder of the New York Athletic Club, died in a White Mountains snow storm on July 2, 1900. His remains were moved yesterday from Woodlawn Cemetery receiving vault to a sarcophagus funded by amateur athletes of America.

New York William B. Curtis New York Athletic Club White Mountains Woodlawn America

Cornell Gathers for Light Practice at Percy Field

Ithaca N Y November 10 The Cornell football squad held a light practice at Percy Field with about 30 players, seven varsity members, and signal drills. Hunt remains ill in infirmary, Purcell lacks strength for field play, Coffin and Schoelkopf will miss today but are expected to return tomorrow as hard practice resumes involving a team lineup.

Ithaca N. Y Cornell Percy Field Hunt Purcell Coffin Schoelkopf

Boxing Gossip and Ruhlin Fight Fallout

The Post details Ruhlin being knocked out when Madden threw in the sponge to save him. Referee Harry Corbett backs the ruling. Jeffries planned future bouts face promoter Kennedy away in New York, with Frisco clubs hinting Gardner and Hart as next attractions.

Rublin Jeffries Madden Harry Corbett Sharkey Jim New York Frisco San Francisco A. C George Gardner Marvin Hart Louisville Ruhlin Fitzsimmons Jim Corbett Rouhlin Morris Rudnick Portland

Harvard Finishes Secret Practice Ahead of Yale Game

Harvard wrapped a brisk wind driven session with four touchdowns as Campbell Blagden and others returned to form. Trainers praised the squad’s fitness, noting Kernan and Ristine’s punting and the backfield’s speed while Yale looms Saturday.

Harvard Yale Eli Campbell Blagden Marshall Barnard MacMasters Saturmiay Kernan Ristine

Columbia Beats Navy Narrowly In Annapolis Clash

Columbia's football team edged Navy 6 to 5 in Annapolis. Land scored Columbia's first touchdown after five minutes of play, Bruce added a goal in the second half, and Ferrien broke through for another Columbia touchdown. Navy threats were thwarted by stout Columbia defense as time expired.

Annapolis Columbia Naval Academy Belknap Morley Mid Nichols Freyyes Land Freyer Smith Navy Bruce Shaw Weekes Ferrien Freyner Strassberger Boyesen Whitin Smith Pyesha Ree Kindgen Eeerreereers Carpenter Shaw R. T Sakees Pepiecass R. T Adams Wolff R. E Souie Morley Bites Q. B Weaver H. B Freyer van Hoevenberg Berrien F. B Profesor Paul Dashiel

Indoor track plans stir Boston winter cycling bids

Chelsea rider A A McLean weighs indoor Boston track for winter racing. He arranged a six day ten hour daily event and motor paced races, with Lowell track prospects and a New England franchise already secured. Moran's managers Tarbox Waller dispute funding and contracts, with Moran under two managers during transition.

A. A. McLean Chelsea Boston Lowell Tarbox J. F. Moran Moran Frank Waller Waller Tarbor

Columbia to face Harvard at Cambridge on March 5

Columbia's basketball team travels to Cambridge to meet Harvard on March 5 in a nonconference showdown. The squads renew a historic rivalry as they prepare for the upcoming stretch of the season.

Columbia Harvard Cambridge

Yale Fans Anticipate Largest Delegation to Cambridge

Yale students held a mass meeting at Alumni Hall praising the team and planning to travel in record numbers to Cambridge next Saturday. Work on Yale Field was secretive with two tough halves. Welton left for evaluation, others tired but resilient.

New Haven Conn Yale Alumni Hall William L. Phelps Cambridge Welton Goss Bloomer Rodgers Charles Chadwick Hamlin Hopran Kumzig Johnson Rafferty Weymouth Hart Easton Barnwell McClintock Varsity

Football Notes: Senior League cancellations and key matchups

The Cambridge High cancellation gives English High the Senior League lead as Coach O'Reilly shifts toward preparing to face Boston Latin on Thanksgiving morning. Other items note star players from Homestead Stars and Philadelphia Stars, a Harvard Yale punt rivalry remark, Brown Dartmouth scheduling debates, and safety inspections. Michigan leads in scoring, while Buffalo Syracuse game pushed by snow and Cornell practice remains limited.

English High Cambridge High Cambridge O'Reilly Boston Latin South End George Brooke Penn Homestead Stars Philadelphia Stars Quaker City Harvard U. of P Perry Hale Homestead Quakers Hale Brooks Kernan Harvard Charlie’’ Daly Yale Dartmouth Brown Mike Murphy Mike Mack Michigan America Wisconsin U. of Buffalo U. of Syracuse Cornell

Harvard oarsman Blake returns from Alaska to Boston crowd

Robert P. Blake of Boston Harvard varsity eight arrives in Tacoma from eight months in Alaska where he hunted big game. He will soon return home bringing trophies. Blake, son of Samuel Parkman Blake, is grand-nephew of Francis Parkman. his brother is Arthur Blake, noted long-distance runner. The city also hosts a Junior League football game between Brighton High and Mechanic Arts High halted in the second half for crowding on the field. Mechanic Arts led 17 to 0 and is expected to replay.

Robert P. Blake Boston Harvard Tacoma Wash Alaska Mr. Blake Samuel Parkman Blake Brimmer Street Francis Parkman Arthur Blake Athens Greece Charles River Park Brighton High Mechanic Arts High Mechanic Arts Brighton Salem High Ottman Shanahan

Harvard Graduates Attend Yale Harvard Game Ticket Sale

Hundreds of Harvard graduates gather at the Old State House to buy Yale Harvard game tickets. Each graduate could obtain only one ticket, leaving many without any. Between 200 and 300 seats were offered, drawing many notable Harvard athletes such as Reginald Brown Dudley Dean Walter Rand and Ed Mills amid speculative attempts.

Harvard Old State House Reginald Brown Dudley Dean Walter Rand

Schley Refuses Public Aid Over Inquiry Cost

Knoxville report notes court of inquiry expense reportedly 10000. Admiral Schley replies he cannot accept public subscriptions. He calls the cost figure a mistake and says the matter is delicate, hoping supporters will respect his position.

Knoxville Tenn Court of Admiral Schley Knoxville Sentinel Sentinel

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