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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1899

Page

3

Yale Scrubs Rally In Brief Line-Up Test Ahead Of Princeton

Yale football held a short practice with a mixed scrubs unit and regulars under Foster Sanford of Columbia. Captain McBride and Rodgers oversaw the drill as Cunha Tomlinson and Gile formed a center trio against Hale Olcott Brown, while Sharpe excelled at 30-yard drop goals.

New Haven Conn Yale Harvard Foster Sanford Columbia Princeton McBride Rodgers Cunha Tomlinson Gile Hale Olcott Brown Allen Cook Francis Stillman Winter Gould Little Joe Wear Auarter Hyde Miner Miller Sanford Varsity Stilf Sharpe Phil Stillman Hartwell Bull Hinkey

Princeton In Good Shape for Yale Game

Princeton officials and players express strong determination to win the football championship. A large student parade and practice in front of Old North boost morale as the team improves amid fumbles. key players include Hillebrand McCord Knight and Reiter with others rotating at halfback and end positions. The squad departs for New Haven on Friday.

Princeton N. J Edwards Yale Barnard Scrubs Hillebrand McCord Knight Reiter McClare G. Lathrope New Haven

Dorchester and Porchester High Teams Tie In Practice

Dorchester High and Porchester High battled to a 6 to 6 tie at the old Town Field after noon. The game served as a practice session with both sides fielding reserve players and testing lineups.

Dorchester Porchester High Boston Latin Old Town Field

Cornell Varsity Routs Scrubs in Fast 40 Points

In twenty minute halves Cornell scored forty points against the scrub team. Team play shown and interference praised as the best in days. Coach Houghton called the work the best of the season and the squad rapidly improving.

Ithaca N. Y Cornell Varsity Eleven Houghton

Match arranged for intercity champions from New England and New York

Progress in securing a game between the New England and New York intercoast championships grows. Boston High School coach W P Tighe expects a match with De La Salle Institute of New York, otherwise a New York I A A team may face the Boston squad. Ex Penn captain John H Minds is in University Hospital Philadelphia.

New England New York W. P. Tighe Bostonish de la Salle Institute New York I. A. A Boston Boys John H. Minds University of Pennsylvania University Hospital Philade

Cure for Blood Poison Claims Remarkable Results

A U S medical institute in Fort Wayne Indiana proclaims a blood poison cure that allegedly heals mouth ulcers throat sores skin boils and hair loss with rapid effect. The notice offers a free trial by mail to those who write promptly and promises privacy.

State Medical Institute Elektron Bidg St. Wayne Ind Wayne Rial Joe

Swarthmore football player hospitalized in critical condition

Jacob Empie, star left end for Swarthmore, born from team, is in critical condition at a local hospital due to acute appendicitis. He was taken ill suddenly and nearly died under the surgeon's care.

Hia Jacob Empie

Keenan Likely Re-elected Leader Of Wheelmen Trust

The League of American Wheelmen faces a probable reappointment for President Thomas J. Keenan Jr as key rivals resign their posts amid shifting alliances. New funding moves surface with Charles R. Flint controlling the Tillinghast tire group through the Single Tube Automobile & Tire Co. The Chelsea Cycle Club hosts a talk while 13 teams enter a six day race lineup in New York and foreign contenders arrive for the event.

League of American Wheelmen Thomas J. Keenan, Jr Frank F. van Valkenburgh Wisconsin Ree C. Frank Kireker New Jersey Kireker League Abbot Bassett Kircker Keenan Bassett Charles R. Flint Hartford Tillinghast Tire Company Single Tube Automobile & Tire Company E. Thomas H. E. Dickerson Burns Pierce Boston Louis Gimm Harley Davidson A. Boake O. Aaronson G. Kraemer R. S. Ireland John Ruel Fisher Chevalier Marius Pastaire France Gimm Pierce McEachren Maya Tiger Roadsters Bloomfield Hall Geneva Avenue American Bicycle Company New York Cycle Trust R. M. Thompson Columbus Avenue E. Mayo South Framingham Framingham Southboro Worcester Spencer Springfield New Haven Meriden Bridgeport Norwalk Port Chester Harlem Bridge Keith Falconer Ladysmith G. N. Keith-Falconer Cambridge Ngland America

Pitchers' Averages From National League Report

Washington November 22. National League President Young released pitcher statistics led by Dunn of Brooklyn with a .937 average. Lewis of Boston stands .861, Mekin .808, Nichols .88, and Willis .841 in the season progress.

Washington President Young National League Today Dunn Brooklyn Lewis Boston Mekin Nichols Willis

B A A Cross-Country Run Handicap Set for December 9

The B A A announces a five mile cross-country handicap on Saturday December 9 starting at 3 pm from the B A A clubhouse Exeter Street. The course runs to Commonwealth Avenue Beacon Street Coolidge Corner and back. If twenty starters, six prizes. Entries close December 6. Fee 25 cents. Registration through Kilburn Adams North Cambridge.

Exeter Street Commonwealth Avenue Avenue Beacon Street Beacon Coolidge Kilburn Adams North Cambridge

Bay State Dogs Win at Philadelphia Show

The first Philadelphia Dog Show Association exhibition opened with 846 dogs listed across breeds. Winners include King Lynn the best pointer, Kent's Kate as top open bitch, and Marvelcroft as rough-coated champion.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Dog Show Association C. A. Longest Boston St. Bernards J. Lenoir Greenwood Pointer Club Kent Kate Alexander van Rensselaer Heather

Brockton Boxing Debut Features Maher Tage Kaveney Murray and Monahan Wells

The Brockton Athletic Club opened with four bouts. Ned Maher of Boston lost condition in the fifth round against Harry Tage of Malden. Jimmy Kaveney of Boston edged Young Murray of Lynn in a six round bout. Chick Monahan of Stoughton fought Joe Wells of Rockland, Wells injured after a ropes collision in the second round.

Brockton Brockton Athletic Club Ned Maher Boston Harry Tage Malden Maher Jimmy Kaveney Murray Ynn Kaveney Chick” Monahan Stoughton Joe Wells Rockland Wells Monahan

Boxing Trials at Boston Athletics Association Meet

The Boston Athletics Association held boxing trial bouts in the club gym with director John Graham presenting a strong program. Winners included M Buonaparte over T Teu, G Williams over J Collins, and D McNeil over T Mack with finals and intercity specials scheduled for Saturday between Boston and Philadelphia boxers.

Boston Athletics Association John Graham J. Collins M. Tew D. Graves T. Buonaparte M. Monahan T.J. Murphy C. Melly G. Williams T Buonaparte W. Fay T. Mack C. Ross D. McNeil W. Hosea W. Fraser W. Berkeley Boston Philadelphia

Boxing Gossip and the Jeffries Sharkey Controversy

The column digs into boxing intrigues around the Jeffries Corbett saga. It cites Billy Brady as masterful manager, discusses fake fight pictures by Billy Gray, and notes upcoming genuine fight reels in Boston. It mentions Sweeney versus Youngs, Dobbs and Dobbs tactics, and Corbett trainer Connie McVey’s arrest.

Chamion Jim Jeffries Jim Corbett Billy Brady New York City Brady Billy Gray Doc Payne Jeffries Johnny Gorman Sharkey White Plains N Y New England Boston Next Sun Moston Patsey Sweeney Toe Youngs Sweeney Capale Bobby Dobbs Darras Oe Dobbs Dobbs England Connie McVey New York McVey Corbett Reddy Gallagher Olympic A. C Denver Coloradothletic Club

Bet Echoes in Boxing Row Across Newspapers

A volley of letters debates boxing legality and outcomes. Readers contest bets on Yale scoring versus winning and recall incidents involving West, McCoy, Ryan, and Walcott, with Rob Roy noting firsthand the 1890s South Boston bout.

Josh Meddergrass Yale Charles Wilson Taintor Manchester William M Castle Square Theatre Lewis New York Tommy West Kid McCoy Tommy Ryan Joe Walcott South Boston

Golf notes on intercollegiate team match prospects

The proposed match between ten top Intercollegiate Association players and ten U S G A selected players is not abandoned but may be modified. Invitations went out to ten collegians and ten seasoned players. The Lakewood tournament starts the season with over eighty entrants, led by Findlay S. Douglas last year.

Intercollegiate Association United States Golf Association Garden City Links Lakewood R. B. Kerr Jasper Lynch Lakewood Club Findlay S. Douglas Walter J. Travis Douglas Travis Tyng Toler Metropolitan Association Herbert Harriman Philadelphia Boston J. G. Thorp Quincy A. Shaw, Jr J. F. Curtis Herbert Leeds C. M. Hamilton F. W. Menzies Louis Livingston Jasoe Lynch Sydney Maddock A. L. Norris Irving Brokaw F. W. Doubleday Pyne Averell Stuart Hitchcock Hubbard Richardson Clark Robertson Cherry Ericson Jacksonville Fla Greenleaf Crosby England America

Runners Compete in Multi-Race Card at Bennings

Race results and entries from Bennings detail six races with horses such as Turba, Speedmas, Langdon, Aratoma, Bermuda Prince, and Kinnikinnie. Times range from 1:10 to 1:50 for various distances, with expected odds listed for each horse and the day’s entries including selling and handicap events.

Turba O’leary McIntyre Langdon Jenkins Aratoma O’connor Acta Glo L Randy Clawson Han Ednseey Antes Leary Dee Ae Bermuda Sidney Lucas Ok Hagedon Allaire Kinnikinnie Sasa Oo Ideal GTO Esas Simonian Wardwell Carlotta C Tabouret L’alloutte NIC Va Wievacsavaes Atlantus Kensington Sagacity Bevel Ochiltree Grampian Teutore Becky Rolffe Rose Heindel Magic Light Precursor Fleuron Saunees Royal Sterling Warrenton Bangor Charentus Teneviadnas Middlebury

Yachting Fund Seeks Lipton Cup Donation Milestone

Subscriptions to buy a loving cup for Sir Thomas Lipton progress slowly with five thousand dollars still needed. Three thousand dollars has been donated and the cup will be sent to Sir Thomas by Christmas. The Shamrock is docked at Greenock Scotland for dismantling and its race status in the Mediterranean remains uncertain.

Sir Thomas Lipton Sir Thomas Byristmas Greenock Scotland Mediterranean

Local Scores From Meriden and Nearby Matches

Results show Pologades last night with Meriden 6 over Providence 2 Clinton 4 over Satem 1 de Plymouth 6 over East We ath Middleboro 14 over Brook ee Waterbury 6 over Springfield 4 Manchester 6 over Portland.

Meriden Providence Clinton Satem de Plymouth Plymouth East Weath Middleboro Broolee Waterbury Springfield Manchester Portland

Hanlon Case Reveals Mixed Testimony On Reputation

Court testimony shows Nellie Hanlon's friends and employers asserting her good character while police officers describe repeated street presence and interactions with men. Witnesses including family, neighbors, and business associates challenge or corroborate claims, with defense focusing on reputation and conduct amid arraignment and investigation.

Naphen Hogsett Lund Station 4 Margaret Hawkins Austin Street Charlestown Hanlons Miss Hanlon Daniel Mahoney Court Street Boston Ape House Rees Hogsett Park Square Vossler Quirk Boylst Street Vossler Hotel John E. Hanlon Nellie Hanlon Hogsetti Jennie Carver Boylston Whelan Bartlett Miss Anton Delia Flynn Huckins Chambers Edward McFarland American Type Foundry Hanlon Walter F. Tilton Summer Street Edward L. Quigley Kilby Street James F. Ginn Katherine Dowd Mary Dowd Estelle Burns Henry E. Haywood Cashier New England News Company

One Wounded at Mafeking In Heavy Fighting

General Snyman reports heavy fighting near Mafeking on Monday afternoon. British forts fired on by French cannon and Boer forts. Boers reply with bombardment. British losses unknown, one Boer wounded.

Pretoria Snyman Mafeking

Dilke Calls for Settlement in South Africa After Bloemfontein

In London on November 22 Sir Charles Dilke MP for Forest of Dean urged that when British forces reach Bloemfontein a future settlement must grant Cape Colony and Natal a leading constitutional role. He argued for removal of large guns and forts to pacify South Africa similar to Canada.

London Charles Dilke Forest of Dean Gloucestershire Chelea Bloemfontein South Africa Canada Cape Colony Natal

Consul Maz erum Seeks Leave From Pretoria

Washington reports Consul Maz erum requests immediate leave from Pretoria citing domestic reasons and offers to appoint Vice-Consul Attlebury as acting representative. The State Department refused the request. It notes Macrum has not notified the department of any prohibition by the Boer government handling British subjects in Transvaal and Free State. The dispute centers on permission to disburse funds for British prisoners.

Washington Mazerum Pretoria States Department Univ States Attlebury Macrum State Department Transvaal Free State United States

New Yorkers Organize Aid for Boers

A New York committee led by John V. L. Pruyn of Albany was formed to aid Red Cross work for the Boers in the South African republic. The group operates independently of the American Red Cross Society and follows a suggestion about Boer medical needs.

New York John V. L. Pruyn Albany Red Cross South African Republic American Red Cross Society

British Shell Fire Near Bridge In Natal skirmish

At MooI River Natal on November 22 British forces fired shells during a surprise attack that Boers countered amid heavy rain. Three Britons were wounded while Boers retreated after targeting the bridge with their fire.

Mooi River Natal Durban

BAA Bowlers Triumph In Three Game Amateur League Match

The BAA champions defeated Calumet of Winchester in a high scoring match at the BAA last night, totaling 2648 pins the top local league mark. Calumet finished strong with three over 500s, Twombly 547. Purington 205 topped Smith 203 in the final round. Strikes favored BAA with 49 to 37. Old Dorchester swept Dudley Club in a separate Amateur League clash, Parker and Richardson each over 500, as Dorchester relied on spare accuracy to gain the victory.

Calumet Winchester Legate Calumets Twombly Purington Smith Richardson Burnham Dudley Old Dorchester Parker

City League games spark Cambridge victory in candle pin fray

Central of Cambridge rolled 1393 pins as they beat Webster of Roxbury in three games. Meyers and Carruth posted 1300 plus totals, with Broadway, Boylston, McCarthy and Jefferson also near the mark in a busy night of league play.

Cambridge Webster Roxbury Meyers Carruth Broadway Boylston McCarthy Jefferson Central Murray & Irwin

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