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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1912

Page

16

Hicks Scraps Like a Hick in Pilgrim Show Bout

Freddy Hicks of Detroit boxed Dave Smith of Australia in a 12 round main bout at the Pilgrim A. A. show in the Arena. Smith pressed hard and had Hicks hurt late in rounds 11 and 12, while Smith showed speed and skill throughout. Semi final saw Beverly middleweight Charles Silverio win after Joe Nelson quit from prior punishment. Prelims had Cy Goodwin defeat Johnny Case and Gus Lenny with Johnny Munice draw. Next Wednesday K. O. Brown of New York to meet Matty Baldwin of Charlestown.

Boston Freddy Hicks Detroit Dave Smith Australia Pilgrim A. A Arena Hicks Smith Jack Dillon Charles Silverio Beverly Joe Nelson Lawrence Nelson Cy Goodwin South End Johnny Case Gus Lenny South Boston Johnny Munice Charlestown K. O. ” Brown New York Matty Baldwin

World Series Reserved Seats On Sale At Polo Grounds

The advance sale for world series tickets in New York opens Monday Oct 7 at 10 am at the Polo Grounds. Four thousand upper grandstand seats for each game cost 3 dollars and go to first comers from the remaining 8500 seats. Tickets will be sold at separate windows with a two ticket limit per person. No more applications from preferred patrons will be considered.

New York Polo Grounds Heydler National League

Kapt in Kiddo and Jolly Jumpers Shine in Comics

The big comic section features Kapt in Kiddo Muggsy Willie and the Jolly Jumpers as the centerpiece for next Sunday’s Post. Readers can enjoy familiar humor and lively panels from the popular strip lineup.

Kapt Kiddo Muggsy Willie the Jolly Jumpers Next Sunday Post

Norwich Mounts Late Rally Against Dartmouth

In Hanover on October 2 Norwich University trailed Dartmouth 41 to 0 before a spirited rally. Norwich scored 9 points on a 55 yard run by Belyea and a Thompson field goal, final score 41 to 9.

Hanover N. H Norwich University Dartmouth Belyea Thompson

Dartmouth Dominates Norwich 41 to 9 in Scrappy Affair

Hogsett scores three touchdowns and McGrath notes a strong start for Dartmouth as Ghee from Dartmouth breaks through Norwich on an 80 yard kickoff return. Morey and Rogers add marks while Norwich stages late pushes but Dartmouth finishes with control.

Belyea Ghee Dartmouth Norwich Thompson Hogsett Morey Gibson Barends

Brown Outlast Colby in Season Opener 3 0

Providence reports Brown defeats Colby 3 to 0 in the first game of the season. Ashbaugh kicks a fourth period placement from the eight yard line to seal the win. The match features ragged team play, frequent fumbles, and penalties from both sides.

Providence Brown Colby Ashbaugh

Princeton Romps Over Rutgers 41 to 6 on University Field

Princeton overwhelms Rutgers 41 to 6 as veteran backfield stars Pendleton Dewitt Baker and others spark a dazzling offensive showing despite noted teamwork lapses. Touchdowns by Pendleton four and Baker one set the pace with additional scores and goals.

Princeton N. J Orange and Black Rutgers University Field Baker Pendleton de Witt Andrews Todd Phillips McCallum Shenk van Winkyle Bluethenthal Julie Logan Tollensby Trenkman Tookey Wight Emmons Elmendorf Pendleton Johnson Baker Rockefeller Dewitt Gay Johnson Telman Tollensby Gary Gay E. Rockefeller Robinson Todd Dewitt Murphy Brown Crowell Swarthmore Hopkins Haverford

De Palma Wins Vanderbilt Cup At Wauwatosa Course

Ralph De Palma driving a Mercedes with Michelin tires captured the Vanderbilt Cup at Wauwatosa Wisconsin. He completed 299 miles 2764 feet in 4 hours 20 minutes 31.54 seconds at about 69 miles per hour, five hours slower than last year’s race in Savannah.

Wauwatosa Race Course Wis Ralph de Palma Elgin Wauwatosa Vanderbilt Savannah

De Palma Wins Mercury Cup Race With 42 Second Margin

De Palma drove a Mercer Special to a 42.45 second victory over Hughie Hughes after Teddy Tetzlaff led early but withdrew with engine trouble. Spencer Wishart in a Mercedes finished third, Gil Anderson in a Stutz fourth. Over 60,000 spectators watched the Vanderbilt trophy race with a fast lap of 6 minutes 16 seconds on the 7.88 mile course. Prizes totaled substantial cash and manufacturer awards, with Hughes earning 2000 and Wishart 1000.

de Palma Hughie Hughes Mercer Teddy Tetzlaff Spencer Wishart Mercedes Gil Anderson Ralph Mulford Harry Nelson Tetzlaff Hughes Wishart

Thorpe stars as Carlisle demolishes Villanova 65 to 0

In Harrisburg Carlisle trounced Villanova 65 to 0. James Thorpe, Olympic champion at Stockholm, scored three touchdowns and kicked seven goals to lead the Indians.

Jimmy Thorpe Harrisburg Penn Carlisle Indians Villa Nova James Thorpe Stockholm

Boston Fans Face Scramble For World Series Tickets

Boston fans await reserved World Series seats at Fenway Park with only 200 tickets held by the National Commission. Thousands seek admission as Bush Stadium box office opens at 9 am tomorrow with rush sales for holders of mailed reservation cards. Treasurer McRoy predicts most locals will secure tickets by Saturday night.

Boston Fenway Park New York National Commission Fitzgerald Johnson Hermann Bush Stadium Met McRoy

Leather art featured in next Sunday's Post

House hold decoration items use tooled leather and an important illustrated article is promised in the Post for the upcoming Sunday edition.

Cascarets Cleanse for Headache and Upset Stomach

This ad promotes Cascarets as a laxative to relieve headache nausea sour stomach and constipation. It claims a single dose will clear the bowels purge waste and improve mood by morning with a 10 cent box suitable for children as well.

Boston Women Lead In National Golf Championship Play

Three Boston women remain in the 18th national women's golf championship at Essex County Club. Miss Margaret Curtis, Miss M. W. Phelps, and Mrs. E. C. Wheeler Jr. advance as scores and match results from today show Wheeler edging Miss Hyde 1 up while Roope defeats Curtis 6-4.

Manchester Boston Essex County Margaret Curtis E. C. Wheeler, Jr M. W. Phelps Brae Burn Massachusetts Katherine Mellus Los Angeles Essex County Club Grace Semple St. Louis Wollaston Golf Club E. H. Fitler Allston Lillian B. Hyde E.C. Wheeler, Jr Wollaston South Shore Essex E. H. Fitter Merton Georgiana Bishop Brooklawn R. H. Barlow F. C. Osgood

Evans Low Scorer at Wollaston Club

Brice S. Evans of Belmont captured the low score prize in the 18 hole handicap medal play at Wollaston Golf Club with 75-5-70. R N Hall and H C Bentley tied 72 for low net and will play off. A field of about 60 amateurs participated as a fall meeting with larger crowds expected for the par competition tomorrow.

B. S. Evans Belmont R. N. Hall Brockton H. C. Bentley Wollaston T. A.ashley Woodland FE. L. Hurd J. J. Gallagher C. T. McMurray Alpine C. L. M. Holmberg G. FF. Freeman Chevy-Chase T. J. Murphy L. J C. C. King W. C. Trout Wrentham

Runaway Boys Flock to Gotham for World Series

Police will station a special squad at the Polo Grounds to round up boys who have run away from home chasing the world series lure. Waldo announced after receiving over twenty letters from anxious parents seeking help tracing missing youngsters driven to New York by the baseball event.

Gotham New York New York Waldo Polo Grounds Gotham

Fresh fish arrivals at Water Front dock with varied prices

Thirteen vessels docked at T wharf delivering fresh fish to fill dealer orders. Haddock sold at 3 cents per pound, steak cod at 8 1 4 cents, market cod 8 3 4 cents, pollock 6 1 2 cents, hake 2 1 4 cents, small hake 1 3 4 cents and cask 3 1 4 cents. Vessels listed include Terranova and Matchless among others with varying quantities.

T Wharf Haddock Cod Hake Oe Ee

Shipping News Miniature Almanac Update

Shipping notes list arrivals, tugs, barges, schooners and steamers across ports from Boston to New York. Vessels include Sachem, Yarmouth, Kanawha, City of Bangor, Gloucester, and Eureka with loads of paving blocks, barges, and lumber. Several routes bound for Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Providence are noted with docking and load details.

Sachem Murdoch Liverpool Boston Yarmouth McDonald Kanawha Byrnes Newport News Millinocket Perry Stockton Springs Bunker Hill Crowell New York Belfast Sawyer Bangor Dingley Linscott Portland City of Thacher Philadelphia Kershaw H. S. Nichols Pettee Rockport R. G. Co Indramayo Joseph W. Fordney Baltimore Governor Cobb Eastport St. John N. B Gloucester Next News H. M. Whitney May Elizabeth Maurice River Lynn Mary Arnold Plymouth Doris Monocacy Saucon Burnside Indian Ridge Grace A. Martin Ge Thomas Hix

Death notices from the Post October listings

Death notices from Everett to Jamaica Plain list numerous funerals and mass times. Entries include BOGUE Ellen A widow of Hugh Bogue. BRINTNALL William H. of Medford. CARNEY Michael L. of Belmont. COUGHLIN Ivehn J. Coughlin. DELANEY Bernard J. Delaney. FICKESSEN Eda. HAGAN Francis E. of Chelsea. LYONS Patrick J. of Charlestown. M’INTIRE Patrick J. of Charlestown. M'NULTY Bridget M. of Forest Hills. MULLEN Louis A. of this city. PETTINGILL Helen M. of Somerville. RUSSELL James of Somerville. SHARPE George of Roxbury. STONE Charles B. of Los Angeles. SWANSON Samuel A. of Charlestown. WALKER Carrie M. of West Somerville. WHITE Timothy of Lohester. WOODS James F. of Jamaica Plain. Funeral details, masses, and burial locations follow each name.

Charlestown West Street Medford Carney Belmont Michael L Katherine John Cary Thomas Street S A. m J. Joseph’s Church Belmont Cemetery Belmont Council K. of C Coughlin Roxbury Ivehn J. Coughlin John Mary McCarthy Blue Hill Avenue Delaney Ove Bernard J. Delaney John J. Bradley Tenean Street Fickessen Phillips Street Eda Caroline Young) Fickelsen Trinity Church Parker Street Hagan Chelsea Francis E Elizabeth Hagan St. Rose’s Church Prince Edward Island Lyons Patrick J Mary (Nee Walsh ) Lyons Pleasant Street St. Mary’s Church Warren Street Elizabeth J. McInes Feeley North Nd Auburn Street St. Francis de ‘Sales M’nulty Forest Hills Washington Street Bridget M Patrick J. McNulty Corliss Mullen Louis A. Mullen Blake Street Pettingill Pittsfield Mass Helen M Albert H. Pettingill Moran Knowlton Street Somerville St. Benedict's Church St. Paul’s Cemetery Arlington Russell James Russell W. H. Grahamo Sharpe George Robert Ellen Sharpe Regan All Saints’ Church Stone Los Angeles Cal Charles B. Stone West Acton Arabon Swanson Marion Street Samuel. A Mary A Nee Murphy) Swanson Daniel O'Connell Assembly Walker West Somerville Carrie M. Walker George Walker Wallace Street White Lohester Timothy White Patrick J. White Randolph Avenue St. Matthew’s Stanton Street Woods Jamaica Plain James F Catherine Eugene C. Woods School Street St. Mary of the Angels Walnut Columbus Avenues Mt. Pleasant

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