Harvard Football Practice Introduces New Tackling Dummy
Harvard drills spotlight a self-releasing tackling dummy created by trainer MacMasters. Coach Reid stresses hard tackling and throwing the tackler, with Eaton and RistineStandouts while others falter on punt catching. Captain Campbell to be developed as kicker. Kernan may not return to college this year.
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MacMasters
Harvard
Reid
MacMasore
Crimson
Eaton
Lawrence
Ristine
Campbell
Kernan
New York
Roxbury High to Open Series with Remar Latin at Franklin Field
The first of three games between Roxbury High and Remar Latin Schools will be played this afternoon at Franklin Field. Both teams appear evenly matched and confident of victory. Captain J. H. Amsbury leads a large, competitive Roxbury squad with Sue and Lane coaching during daily practice.
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Roxbury High
Remar Latin
Franklin Field
Sue
Loughton
Lane
J. H. Amsbury
Amsbury
Fermoy
Willams
Whitney
Fotards
Mountain
Waugh
Doty
Curley
Godfrey
Walnut A. A
Hemenway
Roxbury Latin
Aigen
Hawthorne A. C
Ross
MacNamara
Messinger
Marshall
Ewing
Poole
Lochmiller
Houghton
Football Notes Seeks Matches Between Local Teams
Local clubs issue requests for games with teams in specified weight classes. Wescent A A asks candidates to 8 pm at South Boston gym. Alliston plans games and lists contacts John Loughlin and Bonar. Bowdoin A C seeks Saturday^{ }afternoon games with 120 126 pound teams. B A A Juniors invite replies from teams averaging 95 pounds. Banks team seeks strong state opponents.
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Fort Banks
Pinkham
Winthrop
City Point
Vincent Loughlin
Broadway
Dorchester A. A
Old Town
Rchester
Harry Storer
Chamion Dorchester
Bob’’ Nichols
Fetmaye Dorchester High School
Storer
Dorchester High
Tech
Nichola
Nichols
Dorchester
Howard Legate
Newton-Andover
City Point Catholic Association
St. Alphonsus A. A
Bury
South End
Frank Rogers
George H. Bourne
Adams Street
New Dorchester
Somerville High
Carl Jones
Jones
Amherst College
Westville A. A
George Mater
Topliff Street
Victor Shapiro
Green Street
Arthur Cavanagh
Newton
Banks
Boxing Gossip Opens Fall Boxing Season with Return of Joe Cummings
The B A A welcomes back Professor Joe Cummings from a three month Beverly camp, praised as the best boxing instructor in the United States. The opening season features a sparring tournament on Oct 26 and trial bouts on Oct 28 with entry closes Oct 19. registrations go to John Graham. News also notes matchups for Terry McGovern, Mysterious Billy Smith, and Kid Lavigne history, with letters to the editor and betting notes interwoven.
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Beverly
Brewer Smith
Cummings
United States
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John Grahama
John Connolly
John P. Wise
Tom Doane
M. GC. F
Spring Street
Columbia
Allen Street
John Graham
Exeter Street
Joseph Maloney
Charlestown
Terry McGovern
Young Corbett
Hartford
Conn
Jack Bonner
George Byers
Dopter
Carl
Lacy
Billy Smith
Tom Vase
Kid Lavigne
Kid McPartland
New York
Ben Barnett
Marley Thadison
Billy
Rvouguint
Portland
Ore
Polateken
College Point
Slauson
George Dixon
Wallace
Pears Flaherty
Willis
Johnson
Mith
Rob Roy
Athletes deny professionalism in amateur status case
The New England AAU registration committee weighs alleged professionalism of Frank Kanaly, Charles Kiley, and W. W. Coe. Kanaly denies ever seeking money from AAU president Winston. Kiley asserts no danger to his amateur status. Coe travels to England for Oxford entrance exams as charges remain indefinite.
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Kanaly
Kiley
Coe
Frank Kanaiy
Cambridgeport
America
John Moakley
M. F. Winston
New England Association
Winston
Moakley
Charles J. Kiley
East Boston
W. W. Coe
Somerville
England
Oxford University
A. L. Loftus
J. Frank Facey
Cambridge
W. M. Dumbrisky
East Cambridge
A. A. U. Tales
Harvard Welcomed Britons After Yale Harvard Defeat
English athletes defeated by Yale and Harvard in New York last week were greeted by about 1500 Cambridge students yesterday morning. The visitors received cheers for individuals and the team, toured college grounds, and attended an informal Harvard Union reception after lunch. Committees arranged entertainment and the party watched football practice on Soldiers Field before departing for Boston.
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Harvard
New York
Cambridge
College Yard
College
New
Harvard Union
Soldiers Field
Boston
Myopia Third Team Dominates Dedham In Polo Match
Myopia's third team beat Dedham's third by 11 to 8 at the Myopia club grounds. Dedham faced a three-goal handicap. Stevenson starred for Myopia and Williams excelled for Dedham. Fast play and several exciting moments characterized the one sided game.
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Hamilton
Myopia
Dedham
Myopia Club
Stevenson
Williams
P. H
R. C. Quilken
Blake
William Patten
H. Proctor
B. N. Hamlen
T. G. Stevenson
Golden Order Meeting in Berkeley Hall Draws 300
A mass meeting of the United Order of the Golden Cross gathered 300 members in Berkeley Hall to review aims achieved, financial status, and ongoing matters. Lieutenant-Governor John L. Bates planned to speak but was unable to attend after returning from the West. Speakers included Dr. John C. Stewart Wilbur H. Powers and John D. Young. Harvey L. Boutwell presided, with Grand Commander F. W. Ranakolt leading.
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United Order of the Golden Cross
Berkeley Hall
John L. Bates
John C. Stewart
Maine
Wilbur H. Powers
Hyde Park
John D. Young
Harvey L. Boutwell
Malden
F. W. Ranakolt
Boston Bowling Association First Half Schedule
The Boston Bowling Association releases the first half schedule for both the candle pin and bottle pin divisions. The candle pin league features 10 teams this year, with matchups listed across November to January, including Sudbury, Carruth, Jefferson, Webster, Broadway, St. James, Murray & Irwin, Hub, Beacons, and McCarthy. The bottle pin schedule shows early matches including Webster, Carruth, Meyers, Sudbury, Hub, Boylston, and Arsenal across October to January.
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Boston Bowling Association
Carruth Et Beacon Stamens
Eines
Broad
Sudbury
Jefferson
Ety
eneCarthy Adi Webster
Bury
Beacon
St. James
Webster
Broadway
Murray & Irwin
McCarthy
Irwin
James
Irwin Iwrint
Agi
Paris
Jafferson
Earth
Liisa
Boylston
Carruth
Hub
Murray & Irwin's
Buaoga
Broth
Jefferion
Chicago Americans Fall To Collins In Benefit Game
A near packed crowd of about 3000 watched Boston and Chicago Americans play a charity exhibition. Cy Young pitched with support from the Collins hitters who left little doubt about the outcome as Nixey Callahan bore the brunt of the contact. Mitchell, Shreckengost and Ferris shuffled positions while Shinn gost showed versatility. Boston led most of the game with ties in the second and third innings as runs came one by one.
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Chicago
Collins
Ferris
Freeman
Parent
Shreckengost
Mitchell
Sh Nngost
B. PO
E. Dowd
McFarand
Bradley
Ocean
He Bill
Callahan
Criger
Shrecken
Dowd
Beston
Young
Brad Foster
Brad Mertes
Isbell
Sullivan
Gans Stops Handler in Two Round Boxing Showcase
In Trenton New Jersey on September 30 Joe Gans of Baltimore finished Joe Handler of Newark with a first round knockout. Handler was knocked down four times as Gans dominated the brief bout concluding at 2 minutes.
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Trenton
N. J
Joe Gans
Baltimore
Joe Handler
Newark
Trenton Athletic Club
Gans
Handler
Goes
Andler
Broad Wins Tenacious Decision Over Sullivan In 25 Fast Rounds
In Louisville 3000 spectators watched Kid Broad of Cleveland defeat Dave Sullivan of New York by decision after a grueling 25 round bout at the Southern Athletic Club. Referee Tim Hurst ruled Broad the winner after a seesaw fight with Sullivan faltering late.
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Louisville
Kid” Broad
Cleveland
Dave Sullivan
New York
Southern Athletic Club
Tim Hurst
Sullivan
Broad
Epes
Ilivan
Hurst
Draw Ends Twenty Round Bout Between Dobbs and Miller
Bobby Dobbs of Minneapolis and Herman Miller of Baltimore fought 20 rounds to a draw at the ere s bocker Athletic Club. Miller was badly cut. Dobbs showed little damage in the bout held tonight in Baltimore.
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Baltimore
Bobby’’ Dobbs
Minneapolis
Herman Miller
Eresbocker Athletic Club
Miller
Dobbs
Delegates Dine Ahead of Ward 11 Republican Convention
The Hon. Melvin Adams led a discussion with associates at the Silverst Club about candidates for the upcoming state and county conventions. The Ward 11 delegation plans to vote as a unit, pledged to no single candidate.
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Melvin ©. Adams
Ward 11
Siverst. Club
Iam Oat
Dr Liverpool offers one week free chronic disease consultations
A sham medical offer promotes Dr. Liverpool of 2 Tremont Street as a miracle healer who claims to diagnose and cure numerous chronic ailments without examination. The notice promises free medicines and lists vast cure counts, urging readers to seek his care regardless of prior medical opinions or hospital results.
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Tremont Etreet
Boston
Ita Firat
Arsenne
Tremont Street
Tee Nonce
Powers forms National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues
President P T Powers announces the creation of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues after the National League abrogated the National Agreement. The new body unites 11 leagues representing over 1000 players in the United States and Canada to protect reserve and contract rights amid ongoing league tensions. A letter was sent to club presidents seeking commitment to reciprocity and neutrality.
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New York
P. T. Powers
Broadway
Sir
Young
National League
National Assoiation of
National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues
United States
Canada
Boralma in Fine Form for $390000 Lexington Race
Secretary Wilson announced the Boralma The Abbot match for 390000 in Lexington this week is a go. He noted Boralma’s improved weight and condition after prior defeat and predicted a strong race if the track is favorable. Lawson’s private secretary Clark Clapp confirmed no withdrawal and that plans remain to stage the trottered race.
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Lexington
Wilson
Boralma
C. C. Clapp
Thowes W. Lawson
Mr. Lawson
New Wellington Hill Golf Club Formed in Dorchester
A Dorchester group forms the Wellington Hill Golf Club leasing 41 acres known as Wellington Hill off Blue Hill Avenue near Morton Street. Membership costs 10 dollars with 10 dollars annual dues due May 1, 1908. Applications are open to gentlemen or ladies via Dr. F. B. Colby on Austin Street.
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Dorchester
Wellington Hill
Blue Hill Avenue
Morton Street
F. B. Colby
Austin Street
Blubaway Falls at Gravesend End of Seventh Race
Blubaway, a participant at Gravesend, collapsed and died near the end of the seventh race. Officials report the incident occurred during the race, with medical staff attempting to revive the horse. The event halted briefly as trainers and crowd reacted.
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Blubaway
Ork
Gravesend
Boston Converts Narrow Deficit to Win Over Pittsburg
Boston nicks a lone seventh inning run to beat Pittsburg 5 to 1 in a foggy game. Willis held Pittsburg safe with steady work while Doheny struggled with control. Moran, Tenney and Bransfield sparked the Boston rally as Wagner misfired and Ritchey reached on a hit by pitch.
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Penn
Pets
Boston
Bostons
Jo Doheny
Zimmer
Wagner
Willis
Carney
Lowe
Long
Moran
Rickert
Burke
Zimmerenney
Lush
Wagher
Doheny
Demontreville
Tenney
Ritchey
Pittenburg
Secre Bite
Rickeré
Tenner
Jens
Beau T
Doubern
Branefield
Montreville
Demontreyville
Palle
Hens
St Louis Wins Double Header From New York in Season Finale
St Louis completes local season by taking a double header from New York. In game one Joyce faces Smith and St Louis bats score six in the eighth to win 6 4. In game two Rhich Jones starts for St Louis and New York, with 0 poses by Murphy, score 6 in six innings to finish 6 0.
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New York
Smith
Joyce
Ocals
Jones
Murphy
St. Louie
Heydon
Aew
York
New Smith
Warner
Louis
Wallace
Kruger
Donovan
Padden
Davis
Burkett
Strang
Y Smith
Maurphy
Streck
St. Lours
E. Mahy
Nicholas
New
Be Murphy
Dwyer
Philadelphia Wins Double Header With Superior Play
Philadelphia won today's double header in Cincinnati by strong pitching from Heisman, a local amateur, though support fell short in the second game which ended after eight innings due to darkness.
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Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Heisman
Phillies fall to Reds in wet doubleheader muddle
Batteries Orth and Phillips lead Philadelphia in the opener as Cincinnati edges ahead 6 to 1 with 12 hits and two homers. The second game sees White and McFarland pace Cincinnati while Philadelphia muster only two runs on seven hits.
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Phillips
Suthoff
Bergen
Hite
Cincinnati
F. R
Dobbs
Kley
Hallman
Flick
Delehanty
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Hay
Oroes
Magoon
O'Brien
Beckley
Ay Eee
Nash and Brown
White
McFarland
Heisman
Peltz
Hurler
Stein
Ry White
Bs White
Vasty
Elemen
Wild Plitch
Third Middlesex GOP Convention Nominees Announced
The Third Middlesex Republican senatorial convention met yesterday at Citisen Hall Somerville with Somerville Arlington and Belmont delegates. Teele and Bi Chandler were nominated by acclamation.
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Somerville
Arlington
Belmont
Citisen Hall
Glimen Square
Teeleard Bi Chandler
Swamp Root Offered Free Sample For Kidney Cure
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a great kidney liver and bladder remedy. It promises a free sample and an informational booklet to readers who send their address to Kilmer Co Binghamton NY. Regular sizes are sold by druggists.
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Bright
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Ten Held for Aiding a Fight in Knickerbocker Case
In Kansas Lowell dated Sept 30, ten men including Cornelius Desmond William Kellihér Samuel Cox Peter Allen Robert Armstrong Thomas Tully William Gardner Martin Flaherty Joseph Dionne and Fred Humphrey faced charges of aiding and advising a fight after a fatal Aug 15 contest between John A Dionne and Charles Armstrong before the Knickerbocker Club. Judge Hadley ordered $500 bonds each for grand jury hearing. Samuel Cox was found not guilty and discharged.
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Lowell
Cornelius Desmond
William Kellihér
Samuel Cox
Peter Allen
Robert Armstrong
Thomas Tully
William Gardner
Martin
Joseph Flaherty
Joseph Dionne
Fred Humphrey
John A. Dionne
Charles Armstrong
Knickerbocker Club
Democratic Leaders Meet in Boston Ward Halls
Democratic leaders from all 51 wards gathered at Boston city headquarters on Mill Street to discuss state and city campaigns. The meeting noted strong youth support for democracy and announced temporary registration offices in every ward open Oct 5 to Oct 16. President James Donovan led the city committee with the state chair, McNary, planning attendance at the State convention and a joint delegation to the Boston Theatre.
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Kangaly
Mill Street
James Donovan
Boston
Donovan
Delestates
McNary
Bradford men active for Gamaliel Bradford governor bid
In support of Gamaliel Bradford for governor the Bradford faction at the Democratic convention issued a statement. Philip T. Nickerson, the convention chairman, said Bradford's supporters are determined to make a strong showing on Thursday.
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Gamaliel Bradford
Philip T. Nickerson
City Brevities Patchwork of Local Incidents
Mary Smith, 25, confessed homeless, arrested in Jordan Marek Co. store for shoplifting. Arthur O Neill, 23, fell 18 feet from a trestle while painting at Sullivan Square, sprained ankle and bruised thigh, taken to Massachusetts General Hospital. Margaret Fox, 35, of Brighton, knocked down at Bulfinch Court corner, injured. driver Charles Sayin identified. Willie Goldberg, 28, Charlestown, struck by a team, severe scalp wound.
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Mary Smith
Jordan, Marek & Co
Arthur O'Neill
River Street
Waltham
Sullivan Square
Massachusetts General Hospital
Margaret Fox
Waverly Street
Brighton
Bulfinch and
Court Streets
Charles A Sayin
Willie Goldberg
Main Stree
Charlestown
Morse-Rogers Nuptials in Charlestown Home
Miss Alice Gertrude Morse, daughter of Alfred Morse, Charlestown, married Dr. Melvin Forrest Rogers last evening at the bride’s mother’s home. Rev. George Maxwell officiated in the Charlestown setting with about 40 relatives present. The bride’s sister Ming Florence Morse served as bridesmaid, Edw Hanson Wright acted as best man, and ushers Edwin Jordan and Alfred Morse, a brother of the bride, were from Charlestown.
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Alice Gertrude Morse
Ire
Alfred Morse
Auburn Street
Charlestown
Melvin Forrest Rogers
George Maxwell
St. John's Church
Devens Street
Pome
Ming Florence J. Morse
Edw Hanson Wright
Dorchester
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