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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1909

Page

11

Harvard Varsity Eleven Holds Wall Against Scrimmage

Harvard varsity football practiced defense in a tough scrimmage, repelling six second-team drives to the goal. Vic Kennard kicked a 35-yard field goal after 16 minutes as the second team finally scored, while Burrage and Page featured in the action for the second eleven.

Harvard Burrage Varsity Vic Kennard Burr Corbett

Lively High School Football Day Draws Many Matches

A crowded schedule features Exeter at Cushing Academy Exeter vs. Cushing and Somerville against Boston Latin boost for a day of high school football in New England. Boston College High opens against Chelsea while Dorchester meets Commercial High and Newton faces Everett. Regulars like Beverly Salem and Malden also appear with prep teams testing depth and early-season form.

Exeter Cushing Academy N. H Princeton Lawrenceville N. J Boston Latin Somerville High Somerville Newton High Everett High Newton Rindge Hyde Park High Hyde Park Dorchester High Commercial High Dorchester Medford High Roxbury High Medford Roxbury Latin St. Mark’s Southboro Arlington High Wellesley High Wellesley Dedham High Milton High Dedham Chelsea High Boston College High Chelsea Concord School Hudson High Concord Lawrence High Maiden High Lawrence Haverhill High Pinkerton Academy Haverhill Cushing Andover Boston College High Carter Street Dunbar Avenue Jim Crowley Fenway Brickley Everett Cleo O’donnell

Indoor championships spark mixed results in New York

The column notes Jill Coe's eight pound shot win and record, Lunghi's defeat by Harry Gissing in the 1000 yard, and praise for Eddie Shevlin and Mantell. It also mentions Pat Conway for New York sheriff, Harry Hodgkins’ politics, and Jimmy Powers’ athletic past, with side bets on excursions and sports trivia.

New York Jill Coe Lunghi Harry Gissing Junghi Pat Conway A. C Sheriff of Pat Harry Hodgkins Harry

Indoor track records fall at AAU meet at Madison Square Garden

Four indoor records were smashed at the AAU meet in New York. Melvin W. Sheppard of the Irish-American A. C. won the 600 yard run in 1 14 3 5, beating Harry Gissing of the New York A. C. by two yards and tying the national indoor mark. J. J. Eller of Irish-American A. C. won the 150 yard dash in 15 45 seconds. Ray C. Ewry set a 34 feet 1 inch triple jump indoor record. W. Happeny of Montreal A. A. A. won the pole vault at 11 feet 6 inches. Final team scores list Irish-American A. C. first with 69 points, NY A. C. second with 62.

New York Madison Square Garden Amateur Athletic Union Melvin W. Sheppard J. J. Eller W. Happeny Montreal Athletic Association Irish-American Athletic Club New York Athletic Club Pastime A. C Boston A. A Maryland A. C Montreal A Brooklyn A. C H. Helland Xavier A. A Sec W. R. Bursch Ray C. Ewry Platt Adams Robert Hickman Union Y. M. C. A the Bronx T. J. Collins W. Bailey J. J. Daly P. Mac Donald W. W. Coe., Jr Boston A. A R. W. Gill Maryland Baltimore J. E. O’connell W. J. Keating W. J. Hartranft Philadelphia I. J. Lovell Ty. A

Corbett Joke for Deshler at Armory bout ends in defeat

Young Corbett, once a featherweight champion, was outboxed by Dave Deshler last night at the Armory A A. A. Deshler won decisively as Corbett faded late. In the preliminaries Max Baker beat Ralph Tickle, Eddie McMahon defeated Joe Nelson, and Tom Foley beat Tommy Furey in a six to eight round slate.

Young Corbett Dave Deshler Armory A. A Society For the Protection of Cruelty To Terry McGovern Hartford Deshler Max Baker Boston Ralph Tickle Pawtucket Eddie McMahon New York Joe Nelson Lawrence Tom Foley South Boston Tommy Furey Taunton

Miss Harley Is Defeated In Early Golf Round

Philadelphia October 5 in Merion links first round of women’s championship saw close and one sided matches. Notable upsets include Mary Adams Boston beating defending champion Katherine Harley, Vida Llewellyn Chicago defeating Georgianna Bishop, plus several British visitors advancing as favored players won their bouts.

Philadelphia Merion Cricket Club Haverford Vida Llewellyn Chicago Georgianna Bishop Bridgeport Katherine Harley Fall River Mary Adams Boston Margaret Harriet Curtis Frances Griscom H. L. ©. Roome Charles T. Stout New York Anita Phipps Springfield Mass Grace Semple St. Louis Worothy Campbell Scotland C. W. McKelvey Frances Teacher Carmelita Shreve Caleb Fox Margaret Curtis Miss Temple England S. F. Lefferts Margery Phelps F. C. Colburn Miss Noblit Wilmington William West C. H. Vanderbeck McCollum Merchantville Mabelle Smith Florence McNealy Elizabeth Porter R. H. Barlow Frances Dallett Jane Spence Mary McCain Washington

Wilson appointed Princeton track coach succeeding Copeland

Charles H. Wilson of Chicago has been chosen by the Princeton Athletic Association to replace A. L. Copeland as track coach. Wilson, highly recommended by Coach Stagg and Bert Williams, has extensive experience across sprints distances and field events, and has spent 12 years coaching and managing track teams with stints at Chicago Y M C A First Regiment Chicago Illinois Purdue and the University of Illinois. Fall practice began with Wilson working with field event candidates.

Princeton N. J Charles H. Wilson Chicago Ill Princeton Athletic Association A. L. Copeland Wilson Stagg Bert Williams Chicago Central Y. M. C. A First Regiment Athletic Association of Chicago University of Illinois Purdue

Halloween Themed Crafts and Caricatures Preview

Get ready for Hallowe en. Pretty designs for candle shades, place cards and score cards to be finished in colors. Next Sunday's Post features Norman s famous caricatures in colors of our own celebrities. Also valuable hints for the boys of the wireless club. Next Sunday s edition.

Hallowe’en Norman Wireless Club

Baroness Virginia Wins Kentucky Futurity at Lexington

The Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders Association opened its 37th fall meeting with Baroness Virginia by Baron Review taking the three year olds Futurity, a $14,000 stake, over Czarevna and Bertha C. in a tight finish. George Gano also won the Tennessee stakes in straight heats.

Lexington Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders’ Association Virginia Byron Review D. C. Moran Czarevna Riverside Park Farm Bertha C George Gano Gambetta Wilkes Mallow Mary Dillon Sanders Crist Kentucky Baron Review Murphy Peter the Mpogni Cngiotr Tc Baron Moore Corning Soprano Dickerson O'Neil Br. c McMahon the Wolverine E. Ben- Iout Vito B. c Geers Ie al Stanley Whitehead Muda Guy B. F Serrill George B. Ec Brawley Flora Coffee Ch. m Sir John Ft . Beepree Pat Haines Br. G Guy Princeton Sweony Flying Bill Bourbon Patchen Mifney Beauty Wilkes B. m Wilton Tan Bar Br. H Thomas Sis Maconda Albin Shadeland Nuclear Wace Shaughran B. H B. Shank Annabelle Lee Br. m the Bosun B. G Cox Owsac Harry Me Taylor Billy B Nuckols Sir Milton Ed G Jackman

Harvard Forms Three Oarsmen Crews for Training

Coach Wray split Harvard candidates into three squads and sent them to the Watertown Arsenal for practice. The first crew included Cutler and Ward with Sargent as bow. the second featured Forster and Higginson with Shillito. the third had Richardson and Jowett with Wiggins and Farrar as coxswain.

Wray Harvard Watertown Arsenal Cutler Ward Newton Bacon Strong Metcalf Leslie Sargent Voorhees Forster Higginson Hooper Whitney

Best Cooking Recipes of New England Housewives Menu Week

New England housewives share weekly menus and recipes for Sunday through the week. Includes varied dishes, cooking tips, and seasonal ingredients. Highlights hearty dinners, light lunches, desserts, and simple methods suitable for family meals.

New England

Scores of household helps in the Woman's Page

Next Sunday's issue highlights a roundup of household helps and practical tips compiled for readers. The column previews items on domestic chores and routines likely to interest homemakers in the upcoming edition.

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