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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1901

Page

3

Lipton and Men Toast Columbia in Post Race Cheer

New York Oct 11 Captain Sycamore and the Shamrock II crew worked with renewed vigor in the Erie Basin as they lay up the yacht. Sir Thomas toasted the Columbia crew led by Captain Barr and praised their fair racing and American pride, while Jameson apologized for the loss and accepted the day as flukier than the Test race.

New York Sycamore Erie Basin Thomas Sir Thomas Columbia Barr Colum Mr. Jameson

Cresceus Sets Record Trot For Charity in Toledo

Cresceus gave an exhibition trot for charity in Toledo on October 11 and lowered the world record on a half mile track to 2 minutes. He also covered a mile to wagon in 2 minutes 12 seconds.

Toledo Cresceus

Lawson Horse Wins Futurity at Lexington

Thomas W. Lawson's Oxford Boy won the two year old trotting futurity after a hard struggle with Grace Eldred. The pace was swift and only two left after the third heat. Oxford Boy took first, with Grace Eldred second in multiple heats and the deciding heat clocked at 2:20. Aububon Boy won the $2000 Wilson stake in straight heats with a 2:07 38-4 and 2:08 1-2 times.

Lexington Thomas W. Lawson Oxford Grace Eldred Charles Marvin Red Clute Oxford Bay Perero Oxford Boy Audubon Boy Galbheter Willie Glenn Danerry B. G Canenad Wilkes Wil A

Harvard Faces Columbia In Desperate Soldiers Field Showdown

Harvard meets Columbia at Soldiers Field in a hard game as Columbia appears stronger than in years while Harvard, though improved, trails its usual form. Injuries plague the Crimson with 15 sidelined including Baldwin and Randolph, while Robers battles Barnard in a spirited scrub versus varsity clash.

Harvard Columbia Soldiers Field Crimson Amherst Cambridge New York Collegians Riggs Cutts Robinson Matthews Baldwin Lawrence Randolph Ee Columbia Campbell Ee Ners Graydon Lewience Irvine Riggs Shaw Sargent Bruce Barnard Ache Randolph Blagden Tr T Smythe Burgess Clark E. Ny Marshall Desrees Putnam Derby Renan Ristine Swann Weekes Mittin Meier F. B Dougherty Verrein Devens Knowles Mill Jones Daly Rainsford Sugden Breen Hale Bowditch McGrew Eaton Kernan Zeus Roberts Barnard Roberts

Mechanic Arts Remains Undefeated Over Quincy High

In a hard fought game at Charles River Park Mechanic Arts High defeated Quincy High by five to none. The only touchdown came on an 80 yard kickoff return by Kelley in the second half and the contest stayed close throughout.

Charles River Park Mechanic Arts High Quincy High Kelley

Mechanic Arts and Volkmann Tie At AL Grounds

Mechanic Arts High and Volkmann met yesterday at the American League grounds. After 20 minutes of play the game ended in a 5 to 5 draw. Notable players included Briggs Denny and Powers for Volkmann and Connolly Hamilton and Polsey for Mechanic Arts.

Mechanic Arts High Volkmann Briggs Denny Powers Connolly Hamilton Polsey Mechanic Arts

Columbia Faces Harvard In Seasonal Opener At Soldiers Field

Columbia seeks entry into the big five by beating Harvard at Soldiers Field while Harvard aims to improve on recent Amherst results. Brown faces Pennsylvania in Philadelphia as Brown’s disappointing season continues. Herald Weeks of Columbia looms as a key threat for a scoring chance.

Multiple College and High School Football Pairings Listed

A list of scheduled games includes Harvard at Cambridge against Columbia, Yale at Annapolis against Annapolis, Princeton at Princeton against Lehigh, Penn at Philadelphia against Brown, Cornell at Ithaca against Union, Carlisle at Williamsport against Bucknell, West Point at West Point against Trinity, Virginia at Charlottesville against Gallaudet, Dartmouth at Hanover against Tufts, MIT at Amherst against Amherst, Colby at Orono against Maine, Exeter against Harvard freshmen at Exeter, ae against Franklin and Marshall at Hav erford, Penn State College at Bethlehem against Burlingame A C, Wesleyan at Middletown against Amherst Aggies, Georgetown at Annapolis against St Johns Military College, Boston College at Lewiston against Bates, Mechanics Arts High at Quincy against Quincy High, Dedham High at Ded ham against Weymouth High, Dorchester High at Brighton against Brighton, Boston Latin at Natick against Natick Roxbury Latin against Thayer Academy at South Braintree, Somerville against Groton School at Groton, South Boston High against Criterion A C at Locust Street, Peninsula A A versus Emmet A C at Columbus Avenue playground, Brookline High against Pomfret School at Pomfret Connecticut.

Harvard Columbia Cambridge Yale Annapolis Princeton Lehigh University of Pennsylvania Brown Philadelphia Cornell Union Ithaca Carlisle Bucknell Williamsport West Point Trinity University of Virginia Gallaudet Charlottesville Dartmouth Tufts Hanover Amherst Colby University of Maine Orono Exeter Franklin & Marshall Haverford Pennsylvania State College Burlingame A. C Bethlehem Penn Wesleyan Amherst Aggies Middletown Georgetown St. John's Military College Boston College Bates Lewiston Mechanic Arts High Quincy High Quincy Dedham High Weymouth High Dedham Dorchester High Brighton High Brighton Boston Latin Natick High Natick Roxbury Latin Va Thayer Academy South Braintree Somerville Va Groton School Groton South Boston High Criterion A. C Peninsula A. A Emmet A. C Columbus Avenue Brookline Hiva Pomfret Conn

Hoosier Boxer McCoy Arrives in Poston After England Trip

Boston sports fans greeted the Hoosier boxer McCoy upon arrival in Poston from England. He appeared larger and more prosperous, carrying evidence of recent success backing horses in England, and was accompanied by London businessman Louis Parker.

Boston McCoy Poston England Louis Parker London Eng

McCoy plans California match after England trip

McCoy returns to the United States via Buffalo and Saratoga to pursue a $10,000 match with the winner of the Jeffries Ruhlin contest in California. He notes American boxing influence abroad and reports on English racing rules while detailing boxing prospects and league plans. Officers and prize structures are set for the league season ending mid November.

McCoy Buffalo Saratoga California Parker England Jack’ O’brien Bettween O'Brien O'Brien

Hecker and Herron Reach Women's Amateur Final

In a Baltusrol Golf Club finish, Genevieve Hecker of Essex County CC and Miss Herron of Cincinnati CC advance to the final round to decide the national women’s amateur championship. Herron defeats Miss Curtis 3 up 2 to play, while Hecker eliminates Mrs. Manice 2 up 1 to play.

New York Genevieve Hecker Essex County Country Club Orange N. J Missy Herron Cincinnati Sg Hecker Miss Herron Er Brillant Margaret Curtis Essex County Club Manchester Mass Miss Hecker J. A. Manice Lenox Baltusrol Golf Club Massachusetts Miss Curtis Miss Herren Morris County Elsie Cassatt Philadelphia Elizabeth Porter Boston Ethel Burnett Hurlburt

Hunnewell Wins Longwood Handicap Tennis Match

Miss Margaret Hunnewell, former Longwood singles champion, defeats Miss Marion Jones in three sets in the handicap singles first round. Jones had beaten Hunnewell earlier in the week in the main event. Hunnewell then progressed to the next rounds while Jones paired with Seaver to win the mixed doubles.

Margaret Hunnewell Longwood Marion Jones Esterday Miss Jones Miss Hunnewell Philadelphia Hunnewell Miss Stockton Mr. Horton Miss Whitney Mr. Seaver Seaver Miss Nichols Iss Whitner EB. Stockton Sears Mies Jones Miss Whiteside Miss Endicott Miss Wendell Miss Sherwin Miss Brooks Miss Coolidge Miss Moseley Miss Fenno Miss Bazeley Miss Lawrence Miss Verdi Miss Beebe

Englishman bets $2000 on beating Kid McCoy

Louis Parker accompanies Kid McCoy and offers to stake $2,000 or more to prove a pugilist can defeat McCoy. Parker calls McCoy an absolute marvel and believes no man can hit him. McCoy declines to discuss his domestic affairs, saying it concerns no one but himself.

Louis Parker McCoy B. H. Benton Rob Roy

Charlestown Wheelmen Plan Open Half Century Ride

The Charlestown Wheelmen announce a postposed open half century to South Acton and return with depart times from Hancock Square at 9 10 and 11 a m. The Mets annual ride starts after 8 a m finish by 7 p m at 9 East Brookline street.

Charlestown Acton Hancock Square Porter Walker Street Chelsea Cycle Club Charles Schultz William B. Corbett A. B. Leigh Mets South Acton East Brookline Street Suffolk Cycle Club Providence Uth

Same Teams in Amateur League Names Massachusetts Clubs

The Amateur Bowling League of Massachusetts held its annual meeting at the BK A A club house with all clubs represented. President Warren M Hill chaired and George G Littlefield acted as secretary in place of James B Reynolds. The league will include Charlestown 999th Calumet Dudley Old Dorchester Arlington Boat Club Newton Newtown and the Commercial Club of Brockton. A petition from Jamaica Club of Jamaica Plain was tabled as the 10 clubs planned to be represented this season.

Warren M. Hill F. L. Crocker G. S. Littlefield L. W.l4arston George Linder J. Carr Chelsea KE. W. Presho Co. c. Calawell J. H. Parker A. M. Wheeler Amateur Bowling League of Massachusetts BK. A. A James B. Reynolds George 9. Littlefield B. A Charlestown

Long Morris Park Steeplechase Set With 12 to 15 Runners

The champion steeplechase at Morris Park tomorrow features a 3.5 mile course with hedge and bank obstacles. About $12 000 is on the line with private contributions totaling $6000. 50 nominations closed August 15. Notable withdrawals include Dr Catlett The Cad Sackett The Bachelor and Bullingdon. expected starters listed among horses such as Zinziber Chiltree Jessie F Cock Robin Trillion Charawind Checremite and Wood Pigeon.

New York Morris Park Mr. Cott Dr. Catlett Mr. Smith Cad Sackett Mr. Hitchcock Bullingdon Chambler Chiltree Jessie F Mr. Hayes Cock Robin Trillion Mr. Beard Charagrace Mr. Bell Sir Hubert

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