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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1895
Page
3
A crowd of about six thousand watched Boston University overpower Boston College at the South End grounds as the university rolled up 22 points in a rough two hour game.
Boston University outscored Boston College 22 to 0 as Sherman scored two touchdowns and Jackson added one. Sherman kicked three goals after touchdowns. Referee Meade presided with linesmen Flynn and Mahoney. Game featured 25 and 20 minute halves before 6000 in attendance.
English High School's blue and white colors prevailed as Boston Latin's lavender were shut out 4 to 0 before about 500 cheering spectators. The game opened at 10 20 with English High kicking off and advancing through Ellsworth Whittemore Manahan and a mass play before Ellsworth crossed the line for a score.
Boston University defeated Boston College with a hard fought 8 to 0 victory amid heavy slugging and injuries. Connor’s 45 yard run near halftime highlighted BU’s rugged offense while Jackson and Sherman fueled the late drive to seal the win.
Brown closes the season with a 10 to 4 victory over Dartmouth in Providence. Brown earns third place among New England college teams. Dartmouth led early with a first-quarter touchdown but Brown answered, tying the score. In the second half Brown dominated, nearing the Dartmouth goal in the final minutes. Key players included Wheeler Fultz Nott and McCarthy with touchdowns by MacAndrew Wheeler and Fultz, Emory adding the goal after touchdown. Attendance around 5000.
Campello patriots over Harvard Ind by 20 to 0 before a large crowd at Campello. More than 1500 paid to enter and about 1000 watched from outside. Visiting team mainly from MIT and BA A, lacked team cohesion while Campello’s unit play and Park’s leadership stood out.
In muddy Stone Park, Dedham High School defeated a postgraduates team 18 to 0. Key players Clark and Kennington starred for the high school with two touchdowns and three extra points, while J D French and the Conants led the graduate side. Referee Attwood, umpire MacGlashen, linesman Dean. Attendance 700.
Somerville High School, junior league champions, defeated West Somerville on Taft College campus with a 6 to 0 score. A late second half drive set up a decisive touchdown as Stone leaped to catch a fumbled ball and score after Somerville pushed to West Somerville’s five yard line.
Winthrop faced Ocean Spray yesterday as W. A. C. triumphed 14 to 6. McCarthy broke free for a sixty five yard touchdown highlight. The game featured a full line of players and officials including Dr. Johnson as referee, Dr. Gage as umpire and linesman, with an attendance of about 1600.
An exciting morning game at Institute Park ends in a 6 to 6 tie between Weymouth High School and Charlestown High School. Standouts include Baker and Curley with touchdowns for Charlestown, while Ramsey adds a goal after a touchdown. Referee Naeve. 20 minute halves.
Waltham football team defeated Newton A A second eleven at Bicycle Park with a final score of 18 to 0. Touchdowns credited to Brower Stowell Stone, with Young kicking three goals after touchdowns. Umpire Mickleham and referee Rand officiated the game.
In Danvers today Crescents beat Asiatics 4 to 0 in a rough football match for 50 a side. The game featured frequent scraps and dives into a nearby frog pond, with Crescents pressing the goal in the first half and scoring a touchdown in a heap. No scoring in the second half as a large crowd looked on.
Nashua was defeated 4 to 0 by Ayer after halftime turmoil. Nashua captain halted play following a disputed referee decision on a forward move and a fumbled ball, enraging the large home crowd.
The Allston Athletic Association football team defeated a Brighton and Allston picked eleven 12 to 2 at Pratt Field yesterday morning. Jack Burke recovered a fumbled ball and scored early. Burke added another rush for a touchdown. In the second half, an incident injured bystander Henry Wild, 60, who suffered a broken nose and was taken home.
The Orient Seconds defeated the Crescent Seconds at Orient Heights yesterday in a well played game. Solari starred with four touchdowns and two goals, Bradbury had a fifty yard long run, and L Solari Jr and A Beaton contributed strongly for the Orients. For the Crescents, Ryan Cole and Walsh stood out.
The Jamaica Athletic Association defeated H F R at Seaverns Field in Jamaica Plain yesterday morning. Jamaica’s backs impressed while the line of H F R did most of the work. Jones sustained a hand injury in a collision, carrying his right hand in a sling. The first half was tight, the second saw Jamaica A A extend their lead, final score 16 to 4.
In Needham and nearby Wellesley residents, Thanksgiving events drew community crowds and local officials reported light traffic and festive activities. Officials urged paradegoers to follow safety guidelines and enjoy the day responsibly.
In Boston, Jas Connor of Somerville, longtime Hubbard Chair Co. employee, suffered eight years with back pains and frequent urination. A Boston Post report on Dean’s Kidney Pills prompted him to buy at Geo Burwell’s Pharmacy. immediate relief followed, with restored kidney function and eased breathing. He endorses the remedy as the greatest kidney medicine, urging others to consider Foster Milburn Co. as sole U.S. agents.
Needham and Wellesley football played this morning with Needham winning 10 to 0. The home team was outplayed throughout with standout runs by Harry F. Blanchard of Needham drawing attention. A large crowd witnessed the game.
In Pawtucket R I on November 28 the Y M C A and Free Wanderers football teams played a 6 to 3 tie before about 1000 spectators. Kirkham of New Bedford starred at centre for the Jade team while Poppenet excelled for the Free Wanderers. No contest was held between East Ends and Fall Rivers this afternoon.
In Washington on November 28 officials and society members watched a tight game as the Columbia Athletic Club edged Columbia University 14 to 12 in the final half.
Five thousand fans watched Princeton defeat Entre Nous of Paterson 12 to 6 at Willard Park this afternoon.
Wesleyan beat the Athletics of Middletown 12 to 0 on the campus this afternoon. The Athletics squad combined Trinity, Harvard and Wesleyan alumni and high school players. Neither side scored in the first half. Wesleyan produced two goals in the second half.
Lincoln Grammar School first eleven defeated Medford class eleven of 94 38 to 0 on the Harvard and Winchester streets grounds yesterday. Doorley and Papkee featured the eleven with clever plays and many gains and touchdowns.
Chelsea High School alumnae and undergraduates played yesterday near Forbes Lithograph Works, Chelsea. The football game ended in a four to four tie for both teams.
South Berwick defeated Phillips Exeter Academy 8 to 0 at Burgett Park this afternoon in Dover New Hampshire. The game drew about 1500 spectators and was described as the most exciting ever seen here.
On Mt Washington grounds yesterday morning the Glendon Club team and High School boys met in a football match. The High School team won 16 to 0, securing the victory with a strong performance throughout.
In Troy New York on November 28 Yale Law School football eleven lost to the Laureate Boat Club team 14 to 0. The Yale players were lighter and the game was played on muddy grounds.
The Somerville Y. M. C. A. football team hosted a visiting Medford Cycle Club squad on their grounds yesterday morning and won the game by a 22 to 0 margin.
Scores from Concord Bernard A A Lynn Rugbys Swampscott Gloucester Haverhill Nashua Pittsburg New York Worcester Thompsonville and St Josephs A GC. Notable results include St Josephs A GC beating Waterbury 54 to 4 and Carlisle School Indians defeating Y M C A 16 to 4. St Josephs claims state championship.
Fragmentary OCR notes list several race references with times and placements. Mentions include mile and half mile distances, second and third places, and names such as Crumbaugh and Amy T. The text is garbled and lacks coherent event context or dates.
A drunken narrator watches a moon gazer with a telescope depict political figures. Through dreamlike images the night scene portrays Curtis, Wheeler, Quincy, Flood, and Connolly in a satirical flow of scenes. The visions fuse campaign funds, office economy, and civic figures in a surreal, yearned-for mayoral tale.
Everett BAPTISTS mark corner stone laying for Zion Baptist Church Bow and Washburn streets with Rev John Turner presiding. Sermon by Rev Peter Stanford of Birmingham Eng. Notables present include Mayor Cat and ex Alderman Henderson. Names of deacons and members recorded.
Thanksgiving Day wedding at Colonel and Mrs. Norwood P. Hallowell home on Mystic street unites Miss Anna N. Hallowell and Horace A. Davis of New York. The ceremony follows Society of Friends customs with holly and laurel decorations and candles. After a short trip, the couple will reside in New York City.
Dedham Mass November 28 The Dedham Sportsman's Club held an all day shoot at its Islington grounds with a large attendance including many women led by Miss Miskay who won the first turkey shoot against thirteen men. The event featured numerous keystone divisions and culminated in a twenty keystone gold medal match won by William J. Patenaude with 18 points.
Danvers November 28 In the rifle shoot at K Company range Lieutenant A P Chase won the cap device for officers Thomas Duffy took the corporal trousers E P Hammond the sergeant trousers W A Sillers the match safe for ex members and C H Preston the silver cup for honorary members Numerous merchandise prizes donated by merchants were awarded to honorary members and others
Boxing notes discuss Bob Fitzsimmons pressuring Maher to post a forfeit and negotiate directly to reach an immediate match. The column cites past defeats of Hall and Maher by Fitzsimmons and notes various local and amateur bouts and rumors, with terse rider notes from readers.
In Pawtucket R I on November 28 the largest pigeon fly in years drew crowds and betting. Twenty three birds entered with Sharon Heights Mass the starting point. Birds were released in three waves at 8 8 30 and 9 a m then four each hour until completion. Prizes totaled 100 with notable wagers and excitement among spectators.
The text catalogs multiple street addresses in New York Philadelphia and other cities including 115 and 117 Nassau at 1347 Broadway 291 Broadway 357 Fulton St Brooklyn 1305 Fat N W Washington 69 Fifth Ave Pittsburgh Pa 78 Dorrance St Providence 219 E Baltimore St Baltimore 119 North Main St Brockton. Brockton Mass.
Thousands filled the park as 1500 wheelmen gathered by the Reservoir entrance and many clubs appeared under leaders Captain Handy, Captain Peck, Miss Wheeler, and Miss Ward. The piece also covers suspensions of L. D. Cabanne, F. J. Titus, and C. M. Murphy by the League of American Wheelmen, a notable Plainfield spill involving Billy Taxis, and contentious incidents at Asbury Park and St. Louis.
November 28 report from New Malden notes a large gathering of regional bicycle enthusiasts. A new Good Roads Cycling Club of Malden is formed with twenty five charter members. Officers include President James H. Waite and Secretary A. G. Brown.
A young Washington cyclist set a remarkable twenty mile road race record of 57 minutes and 6 seconds near the city. Forty three entrants competed with no serious accidents reported as the road remained in fair condition. A protest was filed but is unlikely to be sustained.
In Baltimore on November 23 the program listed six races at five furlongs to about a mile. Winners included Florrie, Little Tom, Levina, Lady Adams, Premier, Shakespeare II, and Phobus with various placing runners and recorded times for each event.
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