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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1905
Page
3
A short philosophical verse contrasts the vitality of youth with the quiet end of life. It honors the creator who governs human destiny and laments the closing of life’s brief journey.
Hugh Maclean, nicknamed the Beau Brummell of the Bike, dazzles Chelsea and Broadway in immaculate outfits and racing tights while rival Bobby Walthour lags behind. Walter Camp faces anti-Camp crusades over rule changes as Yale critics attack his dominance in football. Joe Kelly weighs a high payout with the Tri-State league as Jack O'Brien seeks the heavyweight title amid boxing’s changing scene. American colleges trend toward English sport with rugby and cricket gaining ground in Harvard and other universities.
A Union Park Hall social airs two sessions this afternoon from 2 to 6 and tonight from 8 to 1. Admission is 25 cents with bonbons provided for ladies.
It is wind up day for the 1905 outdoor season with many contests and several football games on Thanksgiving. In Philadelphia Cornell plays Pennsylvania while Michigan meets Chicago. Local notes include Holy Cross vs City Point and numerous high school and club matches across New England with boxing bowling and basketball also on the schedule.
A major local game headline signals Holy Cross versus City Point C A in an afternoon matchup. Details are sparse with limited readable context and no final score available.
The Locust street grounds will host a clash between City Point Catholic Association and Holy Cross eleven. City Point fields its strongest team yet with Leo Leary Tom Teevans Sullivan Mavis and Reynolds of Tufts and the Loughlin brothers. The game starts at 3 sharp with Dorchester avenue cars serving Locust street.
Somerville High faces Rindge Manual Training School in a 10 o clock game at Broadway Field Somerville with Somerville as favorite. Key players list includes Henderson Baldwin and Cummins for Somerville and Fernandez Davis Graves Commins for Rindge. The match at South End grounds features weighty lines and a strong Somerville end duo Norton and Whiting with Burkhart and Corcoran up front.
English High and Boston Latin will battle for the Boston Interscholastic League championship. The game promises a winner take all showdown between the two rivals with local bragging rights on the line.
The only fall game in the Boston Interscholastic League junior division for the championship was played this morning at Locust Street grounds between South Boston and Roxbury High.
The game between Mechanics' Arts and Dorchester High on the Dunbar avenue gridiron will decide the race for last place in the league.
Cambridge Latin pressed Newton High on Cedar Street grounds this morning in a decisive Thanksgiving Day gridiron clash, with observers predicting a Cambridge Latin victory.
Medford aims to win a close game against Malden while Everett is favored over Melrose. The matchups showcase competitive local basketball action with narrow expected margins.
Promoted boxing notes from Gloucester feature Matty Baldwin versus Willie Cornell this afternoon at 4 pm with 15 rounds after two six-round preliminaries. Referee Jack Sheehan guides a keen Featherweight clash while fans plan trains from North Station to reach the harbor town.
Missouri sailors defeated Fort Strong soldiers 12 to 0 in a 40 minute game. Clean football with one penalty, strong defense, two touchdowns by Orth and Kemper, and goals by Haggerty and Jones. Referee O Connell umpire Cook.
College leaders express doubt about abolishing or reforming football. Harvard President Eliot cites deaths as not the main issue, while urging attention to cheating and brutality. Other presidents note varying chances of change, with calls for rule changes and committee decisions. Brown's Frunce argues for preserving football while removing abuses.
Mr. Smith, manager of the Hopedale Rovers association football club, announces the team will play the Ash ton Rhode Island squad on Thanksgiving after noon instead of the Manville team.
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