Harvard and Williams Open Varsity Football Season at Soldiers Field
Harvard hosts Williams at Soldiers Field for the season opener with Haughton at fullback and Maguire likely to start at quarterback after strong practice. Williams arrived from Williamstown and will lodge at Copley Square Hotel.
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Soldiers Field
Harvard
Walliams
Harvards
Williams
W. H. Lewis
Varsity
Haughton
Maguire
Hatch
Adams
Farley
Williamstown
Copley Square Hotel
Football games scheduled across New England today
A full slate of college and high school football matches is listed from Cambridge to Newton and beyond. Notable games include Harvard at Cambridge Yale vs Wesleyan in New Haven Princeton hosting Lehigh and Penn at Philadelphia as well as many local matchups with high school teams and city clubs.
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Harvards
Williams
Cambridge
Yale
Trinity
West Point
Haverford
Delaware College
Wilmington
Mass
Colby
Waterville
Boston University
Newton A. A
Newton
E. H. Ss
Groton
B. S
Malden High
Malden
Cambridge High
Latin
Arlington High
Arlington
Newburyport High
Wakefield High
Wakefield
Emanuel A. A
Boston College Faces Campella Athletic Eleven This Afternoon
Boston College lines up against the Campella Athletic Association on its grounds this afternoon. The squad gains strength from Kelliher and Walsh, with a lineup featuring Walsh at centre and Kelliher at left guard. Substitutes listed are Holland, Kiley, Beane and OConnell.
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Boston College
Campella Athletic Association
Kelliher
Walsh
Ryan
Landrigan
Grady
Croker
Berwin
Martin
Smith Wins Red Lion Inn Cup Match Over Hoyt
Smith of Springfield defeats Hoyt of Lenox in an 18 hole tie match played this morning at Stock Bridge. Smith posts a net 92 to Hoyt 98 with handicaps 6 and 10. Hoyt slips after a bunker misfortune on hole four as the round unfolds.
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Stock Bridge
John
Herman Hoyt
Lenox
Edward Olin Smith
Springfield
Mr. Smith
Mr. Hoyt
Cricket at Haverford Ends First Innings Tie of 322 Runs
Haverford Pennsylvanians trail late in the day after the English team reaches 322 runs in their first innings. Philadelphia squad stands at 18 for 2 after the opening, with two wickets down as stumps fall.
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Haverford, Penn
Drag Hounds Schedule Mixed Meet At Travers Island
The Drag Hounds plan a multi venue October collision at Myopia Ginb and Travers Island with events at Putnamville Station Wenham Hall Enciste Kenny Rowley Common and a Chicago A and New York A GC dual meet. Strong athletes from both clubs promise lively competition and countrywide interest.
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Putnamville Station
Wenham O Hall
Rowley Common
Chicago
Yark A. GC
Travers Island
Boston University Freshmen Sweep Cane Rush and Baseball Game
On Franklin Field a thousand spectators watched Boston University celebrate the annual sophomore freshman cane rush and baseball game. The freshmen won the cane rush 7 to 5 after a five minute contest, while the sophomores led in baseball 19 to 0 after three innings. Key players included Twist and Matthews for the sophomores and Cune, Brooks, Hall for the freshmen.
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Boston University
Franklin Field
Twist
Jocelyn
Curl
Wilkins
Weston
Davie
Hoble
Elliot
Matthews
Taylor
Cune
Grey
Crawford
Cole
Anthon
Brooks
Hall
Clough
Skillings
Fiske
Crouch
Clapp
Shock
Five Mile Match to Draw Brooklyn Crowds between Tind er and Hjertberg
New York Oct 1 The five mile race between Irish champion George R Tind er and ex amateur champion B K W Hjertberg is set for Ambrose Park Brooklyn tomorrow. Hjertberg aka the old war horse has been racing as an amateur for fifteen years and has many victories. Tinder recently beat Hjertberg in a five mile race and both runners are noted for graceful styles. Tinder plans to return to Ireland soon.
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New York
George R. Tinder
BK. W. Hijertberg
Ambrose Park
Brooklyn
Hjertberg
Brefore
Tineler
Hjjertberg
Tinder
Boxing Gossip Sees McAuliffe Win After Referee Reversal
After nearly twelve years in boxing Jack McAuliffe faced a rough first pro loss due to an incompetent referee at Scranton. Referee Murphy later reversed his decision and awarded McAuliffe the win over Tommy Ryan, amid claims of uneven rounds and club manipulation. The column predicts boxing may face stricter club practices and notes license tensions on the Pacific coast and upcoming matches elsewhere.
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Jack McAuliffe
Scranton
Murphy
McAuliffe
Tommy Ryan
Philadelphia
Ryan
Kid McPartland
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Board of Supervisors
Sys
Frank Erne
Jim Popp
Toronto
Massachusetts Bowling League Hears Recommendations
A joint committee meeting at the Parker House discussed proposed changes for the Massachusetts Amateur Bowling League ahead of the full league meeting. Proposals include making the league a legislative body, reducing membership, defining amateur status, requiring member clubs to own alleys, instituting a ball game, and establishing five member qualification and membership committees with enforcement steps for nonmembers or cross-team play.
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Massachusetts Bowling League
Parker House
Massachusetts Amateur Bowling League
Denver rider sets dirt road half mile world record
At the bicycle meet in Lafayette Indiana W W Hamilton of Denver rode a half mile on an unpaved track in 2 08 1 5. The performance established a new world record for a dirt road half mile at the fair grounds event.
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Lafayette
Ind
Fair Grounds
W. W. Hamilton
Denver
Boston Pennant Triumph Reflected in Resting Players
Rejoicing over Boston baseball pennant leads to rest and lineup changes for today’s game against Brooklyn. Keiley recalls Baltimore trip with praise for hospitality, crowd energy, and the decisive moments, while the team prepares a trimmed squad for the final contests.
Brooklyn Seeks Win to Tie for Sixth in Pennant Race
Brooklyn and Washington battle for sixth place as Boston eyes a win to maintain its pennant reputation. Boston has dominated NL pennants with eleven wins in twenty seven years of continual service, while Chicago trails with twenty five years.
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Brooklyn
Washington
Boston
Baltimore
Chicago
Historic pennant run and league finishes span twenty-seven years
The team captured pennants four years straight from 1872 to 1875 and won in 1877, 1878, 188? and 1891 to 1893 with numerous top finishes. It finished second four times, third once, fourth five times, fifth three times, and never dropped below sixth, which occurred three times, a record unmatched in the league history. A table of league positions over the last twenty-seven years follows.
Boston Club Twenty Seven Year Record Snapshot
The table presents the Boston club’s twenty seven years of play at a glance, outlining performance across seasons and notable milestones. It highlights standings, era progress, and shifts in success over the period.
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Boston
Pitcher Nichols Praises Boston Fans After Baltimore Strain
Nichols spoke of the Baltimore contest as the greatest strain of his pitching career and thanked Boston supporters who traveled to Maryland. He credited the team’s loyalty, saying every player stood with him and would risk anything to win. An event at Tremont Theatre Monday promises a pennant presentation by Mayor Quincy as Temple Cup games begin.
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Keiley
Kelley
Post
Boston
Baltimorr
Maryland
Afr
Nichols
Baltimore
Tremont Theatre
Quincy
Kelley Loyal to Beaton Nine Despite Loss of Voice
Charles IL Kelley of Finn and Kelley remains the staunch admirer of Beaton nine. Though he traveled to Baltimore and lost his voice during the trip he still expresses happiness and unwavering support for the team.
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Baltimore
Beaton Nine
Charles IL. Kelley
Finn & Kelley
Pennant Struggle and Teamwork Highlight 1897 Season
Frank Selee praises the team for pennant effort and consistency while noting batting as a key factor. He highlights left field fence dynamics, wins over Boston and Baltimore on their grounds, and credits Collins, captain Duffy, Nichols, and Long for the improved form and success.
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Boston
Collins
Duffy
Brooklyn
Mills
Lake
Stivens
Yeager
Allen
Klobedanz
Stahl
Hamilton
Long
Tenney
Lowe
Ev Sas Nichols
Bostons
Baltimore
Nichols
Frank Selee
Rosenfield reserves pavilion section for Temple cup game
H. Rosenfield arranged with Connelly's ticket agency at the Adams House for one entire pavilion section at the South End grounds to host the Boston rooters traveling to Baltimore for the Temple cup game. Tickets go on sale until 4 p.m. today.
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H. Rosenfield
Connelly
Adams House
South End
Boston Rooters
Baltimore
Orioles Coast Past Senators Amid Patchwork Defense
Baltimore bats gave little trouble to a shorthanded Washington nine as Hoffer yielded seven runs. Stenzel homered for Baltimore and Billy O'Brien filled in for Keeler while Jennings prepared for nuptials. Bowerman and Reitz contributed key hits as Baltimore built an early lead and held on for a 7 to 4 win in front of 720 fans.
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Baltimore
Orioles
Senators
Hoffer
O'Brien
Keeler
Quinn
Leu
Jennings
Bill Clark
Doyle
Bowerman
Boston
Baltimores
Stenzel
Tucker
McGraw
Farrell
Kelley
O’brien
McJames
Washington
Hofffer
Reitz
Clark
Erroers
Moffer
MeJames
Hurst
Pittsburgs Pair Split Gives them Sixth Place Hold
Pittsburg won both ends of a doubleheader from Cleveland at home to secure a solid hold on sixth place. Hoffmeister delivered a bases loaded triple in the ninth to clinch the opener amid costly miscues by Pittsburg. Hoffy contributed a lone hit in the nightcap as the Pirates struck when it mattered to pull out the victory.
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Pittsburg
Cleveland
Donovan
Criger
Hoffmeister
E Y
Brodie
Childs
Padden
Gardner
McAllister
Hawley
Imst
O’day
Pittsburg AB
B. PO
A. B Donovan
R.f
Davis
Cleveland Pol A
Burkett
Ecceseeceessee & Chids
Wallace
Connor
Weee
McKean
Eennenese Ee
Pickering
C.f. Eereeere
Blake
Wilson
Pittsbur
Ieveran
Ely
Land
O’ Bay
Penn
Pirates
Runa Hoffy
Ritchey Blunders Help Colonels Win in Louisville
Ritchey’s errors with two on in the third inning gave the Colonels the game in Louisville. Breitenstein was effective for the Colonels, with Nance and Clarke the only safeties against him. Clarke made a great catch in the ninth, robbing McPhee of a triple. Attendance 250. The score:
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Louisville
Ritchey
Colonels
Breitenstein
Nance
Clarke
McPhee
A. B. Clarke
Cincinnati
AB PO
A Holliday
L. F
Ley
Corcoran
Beckley
Er Irwin
Sebriver
Eeeeeee Reserere McPhee
Brivitenstelm
Breiten-stein
Cunningham
Dexter
Pace Purse at New England Trotting Meet Ends with Potenta Win
The New England Trotting Horse Breeders Association closed its fall meeting with the 2:15 pace offering the best spectator action. Potenta won the Matron Stakes heat and the overall 2:15 class after a close finish with Mikado, Malacca, and other contenders. Hallena Duplex won the second heat of the 2:15 pace, while May Day Medium took the match race. In Springfield, Star Pointer beat Joe Patchen to lower the world pacing record to 2:01 2/5 in the third heat, with Pointer also posting other fast quarters and patches of dramatic racing action.
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New England Trotting Horse Breeders Association
Potenza
Hallena Duplex
Wicker
Potenta
Mikado
Malacca
Springfield
Star Pointer
Illinois State Fairground
Joe Patchen
Indianapolis
William Penn
Patchen
Pointer
McCleary
Boston and Baltimore Face Final NL Series and Cup Fight
With the National League schedule ending, Boston shows remarkable fielding and bunts by Collins and Tenney impressing Baltimore. Cincinnati enquirer notes fans delaying enthusiasm until victory is certain. Baltimore keeps one season start intact with Stahl added for Tucker. Boston’s play praised as “marvellous” with one hand catches and rapid fielding. Jimmie Bannon returns home for winter. Captain Dolan plans a match after posting deposits, game set for Tuesday at an agreed site.
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Baltimore
Boston
Collins
Tenney
Chicago
Cineinnat! Enquirer
Tucker
Stahl Tn Ri
Bostons
Brooklyn Eagle
Music Hall
Giltain James Fr
Castle Uare Tte
Dolan
Henry George Nominated for New York Mayor
George wins Democratic Alliance nomination for mayor of Greater New York tonight. Henry George named as candidate with party backing in the October announcement from New York.
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New York
The
Democratic Alliance Tonight
Henry George i
Greater
Hallena Duplex Dominates Heats in Muddy Match Racing Day
The third heat ends with Hallena Duplex edging ahead in a tight finish as Annie Shedd and Neilson battle for position. In the fourth heat Annie Shedd steals the pole early but Hallena Duplex surges then pulls clear to win. May Day Medium beats Flora B in the nonconsecutive match race. Summary lists Matron stake trotting foals of 94 and results for Haldena Duplex Charlie B Neilson and Annie Shedd with times around 2 12 to 2 20 per mile.
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Hallena Duplex
Charlie B
Vauce
Annie Shedd
Neilson
Gillies
Hallena
Duplex
Sterlin
May Day Medium
Flora B
Pilot Medium
Potenta
Aristena
Aristos
Wicker
Cece
Renee Reese Eeweres
Besie Brown
Brown Hall
Demarest
Hamlet
James
Annte Rhedd
J. R. Shield
Sunbright
Meesenger
Sterling
Nielson
Wauco
Medi Em
Magna Charta
Sire Brussells
Harvard four oared crew captains choose returning rowers
Captain Goodrich at Harvard appointed three fellow captains to run the four four oared crews. The selections include J H Perkins J F Perkins and C C Bull from last year’s varsity. They drew crews by lot and each captain will later pick four more rowers to try for his boat. The first lineups show Goodrich in the first boat with He Adama and Blake.
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Goodrich
Harvard
J. H. Perkins
J. F. Perkins
Cc. C. Bull
Adama
Blake
J. A. Perkins
iSwi
Adaing
J. If
Biddie
Brown
Bicycle Notes on Local Century Rides and Industry News
Tomorrow includes Lechmere and Chelsea centuries and J M Sousa’s Nashua ride with mid century runs to Medfield and back and Brownie and Roxbury centuries. The pace is under ten miles an hour led by Captains Gahm and Kimball. weather may postpone to next fair Sunday.
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Messrs. Whiton and Geldert
Lechmere
Chelsea
J. M. Sousa
Nashua
Bostonian
C. C
Medfield
Brownie
Roxbury B. C
Marie Gahm
Kimball
Cambridgeport C. C
Miss Gahm
Noray Street
Back Bay
Nantasket
Framingham
C. L. Razoux
Tremont Street
Chelsea C. C
Norwood
C. R. Co
Taylor
American Watch Tool Company of
Waltham
Cycle Improvement Company of
Westboro
Charles H. Murray
Clinton
Woburn
Harvard Ball Wine Varsity Candidates Picked In Cambridge
About forty men responded to Captain Rand's call for varsity baseball candidates. Two nines were chosen to play, with Burgess captaining the winning side that defeated the other seven to one in seven innings. Several players showed promising plays including Ewer Clark Loughlin and Beardsell.
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Rand
Cambridge
Elf
Dean
Paine
Scannell
Beale
Haughton
Ewer
Clark
Loughlin
Beardsell
Burgess
Chandler
Fellower
Davis
Slade
Morse
Rumery
Stearns
Wer
S.s
Sears
Lynch
Egbert
Holt
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Butler
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