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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1909
Page
10
Rindge and Somerville High face off in a highly anticipated game with tickets sold out, over 6000 reserved seats disposed, and graduates angered by ticket access. Both teams practiced, with key players missing due to injuries, while nearby games and holiday matches draw large crowds and local attention.
Last night highlighted a vital City league session with Boylston holding the lead as Adams Square rolled strong and Somerset hoped to close the gap. Poehler posts 102 average in City and Greater Boston leagues as Colonial and Winthrop yacht teams loom in upcoming matches at Colonial and Winthrop alleys. Jimmy Puffer’s sensational work sparks talk as Boylston tightens its City lead. Jamaica Plain shows vigor in the K of C league, while Arlington, Brighton, Cambridge and Dedham chase second. Buick leads Greater Boston. Revere trails Chelsea Square by one game. Gilt Edge league set to begin December 2 with Central, Newtowne, Dudley, Arlington Boat, B A A and Commercefal returning.
The 42d annual South Boston Yacht Club ball is set for Monday January 24 at Paul Revere Hall. A large committee led by M J Lynch as chairman and J F Burke as secretary coordinates preparations to match past successes.
Elite and Somerset made clean sweeps last night in City league play, defeating McCarthy and Murray respectively. Carruth won two of three from Hub, and Adams Square took two of three from Boylston. Felton scored 324 and Christopher 325 as standout performers.
South Boston ex collegians and Knights of Columbus meet tomorrow afternoon at loco street grounds to raise funds for Columbus Day Nursery. Players include McCormack Princeton star Draper Penn tackle Dunlap Cornell Fitzgerald English High O'Brien Harvard Manning Brown Teevin English High Joy Holy Cross Sullivan Allen Exeter for ex collegians. K of C lineup features Farrel Virginia Barry Hopkins South Boston A C M'Donald Boston College M'Grath Andover Carrahar Tufts Mooney South Boston High Bigley Swarthmore Hogan Loughlin United States navy.
Monument Hall Charlestown hosts a Thanksgiving Day tug-of-war program led by the John Boyle O'Reilly team Charlestown against Timothy Coakley of Dorchester. The Independent Four Medford faces Charlestown, with Coffey of New England versus Canty of the Independent Four. Hurley and McMinniman also compete. Boyle O'Reilly Orchestra provides music.
Fred O'Brien, who fought Al Delmont at the National A C in South Boston Monday night, surrendered to Chelsea police last night on a warrant for assault and battery. He posted bail of $100.
The Onteora Canoe Club of Malden seeks a fast basketball opponent for Thanksgiving night in Malden for their first team. A reasonable guarantee offered. Call Malden 298-3. Contact Co. H. White, Marshall Avenue, Malden.
Battery A faces First Corps of Cadets in the annual Thanksgiving contest at the Stadium. Expected attendance will surpass prior years with strong interest and top former college stars. Complimentary tickets are limited and available only through corps or battery members.
Dauphin A C of Brighton invites any 120-pound team for Thanksgiving Day morning with half expenses for 16 men. Allston Baraca Class seeks 130-135pound teams for Thanksgiving morning with full expenses guaranteed. Sumner A C invites any 120-pound team away from home. Arlington Boat Club promises a strong 15-man team for Saturday November 27 with all expenses. Unicorn A C seeks 125-pound teams for Thanksgiving morning. Roslindale A A seeks a strong 140pound team for Thanksgiving Day afternoon. Malden Academy offers 135-pound team for Thanksgiving Day afternoon with full expenses for 14 men.
Hamilton Fish Jr of Harvard argues in The Four Seas that the 1906 rule changes transformed football toward skill over brute force. He notes the forward pass, a 15 yard punter protection, and a neutral zone as key reforms. He predicts ongoing development and improved proficiency each year.
Gus Dorner, ex Boston pitcher, to be married after sending ring to a New York jeweller. Jeff Pfeffer, former Doves member, now living in Boston after Cubs draft from Toronto. Elmer Stricklett banned from return to Brooklyn for two seasons due to league contract rules. John McGraw backs Heydler as NL president, while Deacon McGuire orders players to skip winter baseball to stay ready for next season.
A local ad invites shoppers to buy wine brandy gin rum or whiskey for Thanksgiving. The store touts 100 years in business, asserts quality and purity, and promises fair prices and customer satisfaction after trading for a short time.
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