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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1917
Page
9
The Cambridge Public Library board announced that after a private executive session last Monday night they voted to dispense with a senior staff position. No further details were released pending formal notice or filings.
Matthew R. Copithorne will provide librarian services starting after Saturday next. The arrangement details were noted in the advisory but specifics on location or hours were not included in the readable text.
The Arlington Boat Club hosts a smoking event at the Spy Pond clubhouse this evening featuring a 10 string bowling match between Willis L. Baker, amateur bowling champion, and Paul Poehler, professional champion.
Mrs. A. Dixon aBrooklyn trained nurse shares a home remedy to darken gray hair using Orlex powder sold for 25 cents at drug stores Dissolve in water and comb through hair one to three applications to achieve light brown dark brown or black The box includes a $100 gold bond guarantee that the product contains no harmful metals or coal tar and will not rub off or feel sticky
A large Boston College gathering in Chestnut Hill hyped the Maroon and Gold for the Tufts game at Fenway Park. About 1700 students cheered under Captains Gildea and Simmons, with speeches by Rev. Richard J. O'Brien Coach Charley Brickley William Fitzgerald and Matthew Brush. J Vincent Murray presided.
A powerful northeast forecast hits the Atlantic coast with hurricane warnings and heavy seas. Ground fishermen arrived with large catches near the Middle Banks but wholesalers report record prices as storm conditions hamper shipping and port activity.
Boston’s $50 000 share of the $200 000 war library service allotment for soldiers’ reading material has been oversubscribed and funds continue to pour in. William F. Kenney, chairman of the Boston War Library Council, announced that the committee had received $54,806.50 to date.
Cincinnati Nationals defeated Cleveland Americans 8 to 1 in the sixth and deciding game to claim the Ohio State major league title. Jim Bagby struggled, exiting in the third inning, as Eller pitched effectively for Cincinnati with Wingo scoring runs and Mort on the mound.
The Lexington High School girls field hockey eleven held a hard practice on the athletic field yesterday afternoon under coach Miss Mary B. Weeden. The season will open later this month.
Old fashioned football with straight line plunges headlines Tufts eleven as they meet Boston College in the Columbus Day game at Fenway Park. The piece notes the Tufts style and the venue for the matchup.
Tufts Oval practice ends with a rough 15 minute scrimmage as Brown and Blue assess the regular line and play results. Fumbles and untested shifts worry coaches as they prepare for Boston College with centre selection still undecided.
Abbott and Adams amid key players for Tufts as Adams likely to start at center after recent drills. Veterans Jochim and Olson shine at ends with green backfield prospects. Probable lineup for Boston College clash includes Jochim Lincoln Haander Adams Cahoon Olson Drummey McNamara Mitchell McGee and McNamara.
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