Giants and Athletics Postponed by Rain in Philadelphia
Philadelphia Oct 11 The rain halted today’s Giants vs Athletics game after 8 pm with both clubs cautious on slick ground and a second game in doubt. Reports note strong fan interest and high Polo Grounds receipts if Friday and Saturday move to New York, while Mathewson pitches for the Giants and Boston fans weigh in on the likely winner.
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Philadelphia
Penn
New York
Polo Grounds
Giants
Athletics
Boston Rooters
Jack Keenan
Charley Lavis
Sport Sullivan
Mike Meehan
Lanty Blum
Denny Griffin
Jack Sheare
John Welsh
Lynn
Americans Beat Nationals 5 1 In Postseason Series
The Boston Americans won their second in a best-of-five series against the Boston Nationals 5 to 1. Harris pitched well for the Americans, with Grimshaw, Parent, Unglaub, and Delehanty delivering key hits as Wilhelm struggled with control. Tenney’s men sit one win from the title, with Fraser or Willis to pitch next for the Americans and Tannehill or Winter for Collins's Nationals.
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Boston
Royal Rooter
Jerry Leary
East Boston
Collins
Mathewson
Giants
Plank
Coakley
Athletics
Philipp
Tenney
Harris
Fall River
Nationals
Wilhelm
Grimshaw
Freddy Parent
Bob Unglaub
Cannell
Abbaticchio
Delehanty
Fred Tenney
Fraser
Vic Wills
Tannehill
Batty
Dolan
Armbruster
Parent
Fred
Ungland
Del
Amercans
Stahl
Raymer
Unglaub
Bob
Needham
Burkett
Selbach
Ferris
Tenneyites
Wolverton
AB. R. BH Parent
C. Eeeerense
Eeesneee
Boston Americans
Ave
Parente
Needham Eeeneaseees
Abbati
R. F
Arris
Young
Criger
PO. A
H.S
Connee
Willis
Eee
Deeoese
Cannell, Co. F
Scicceys
Harvard Crimson Triumphs Over Bates in Swift Showdown
Harvard overwhelmed Bates 34 to 6 as Bates mounted swift drives and Harvard relied on weight and strong line play. Kendall led Harvard with a dazzling touchdown run, while Wendell Nesmith and Fultz added scores. Sparks flew when Brill and Kersberg blocked a Bates punt, and Harvard capitalized with multiple touchdowns. Attendance reached about 4,000 as Coach Reid praised the effort despite injuries to Jim Montgomery and Squires.
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Bates
Harvard
Kendall
Crimson
Wendell
Nesmith
Brill
Speare
Fultz
Johnson
Kersberg
Reid
Jim Montgomery
Montgomery
Squires
Harvard. Bates
O'Brien
Mahoney Speare
G. Foster cFaddon
Johnson White
Cunniff
Thurston
White
R. G
R. H
H. B
Oates Carr
F. B
Connor
Phillips
Brown Rout Colby in 70 to 0 shutout at Andrews Field
Providence Rhode Island October 11 Colby suffered a 70 to 0 defeat as Brown dominated from the opening whistle. The Brown line pressured early and often while Colby’s line struggled with repeated losses, and Brown capitalized despite frequent fumbles.
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Providence
R. I
Colby
Brown
Andrews Field
Melrose and Lowell High play to 0 0 tie in football
In a tight afternoon game Melrose High and Lowell High finished scoreless at Melrose. Melrose threatened near Lowell’s goal in the first half before a fumble halted the drive. The second half saw both defenses hold as Melrose repeatedly pressed to the five yard line without scoring.
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Melrose
Melrose High
Lowell High
Lowell
Murray
Roche
Spaulding Stevens
Ees
Richardson Akres
Kerwin Mosler
Burke Morrell
R. H
Bse
Wace
H. B
Girard Verge
F. D
Phillips Academy dominates Williston Seminary 29 to 0
In Andover on October 11, Phillips Academy secured a decisive 29 to 0 win over Williston Seminary with weight as a key factor in the contest.
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Andover
Phillips Academy
Williston Seminary
Princeton Defeats Lehigh 29 to 6 in Ragged Game
Princeton beat Lehigh 29 to 6 in Princeton New Jersey with fumbles plaguing both sides. Dillon and Bard scored first half touchdowns to make 12 0, Lehigh then returned a fumble for a TD after Princeton reached the five yard line.
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Princeton
N. J
Lehigh
Dillon
Bard
Spiers
Wakefield High Beats Reading High 17 to 0 in Common Grounds
Wakefield High defeated Reading High 17 to 0 at the Common grounds. Both teams matched in weight and effort with touchdowns credited to Kady Farwell and Coombes for Wakefield.
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Wakefield
Wakefield High
Reading High
Kady
Farwell
Coombes
Peabody Randle
Jenkins Whittlikind
Eaton
Cummings
H. B
Lord Wal B
Denne
Williams Defeats Massachusetts Agricultural in 12 0 Victory
Williams beat Massachusetts Agricultural College 12 to 0 at Williamstown on Oct 11. Williams scored once in each half and used strong line play from its halfbacks to gain yardage.
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Williamstown
Williams
Massachusetts Agricultural College
Yale Men Dominate Springfield Training School in 29 0 Victory
Yale overwhelmed Springfield Training School 29 to 0 in New Haven. The Yale forwards outmatched the Springfield line and the visitors never crossed midfield. Officials counted a late touchdown as time expired, with Jones scoring on a quarterback run before the whistle ended.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale
Springfield
Jones
Boston College Triumphs Over Ballou and Hobigand 22 to 0
Boston College defeated Ballou and Hobigand 22 to 0 on the Massachusetts Avenue grounds. BC scored two touchdowns in each half and mounted a drive to the Ballou 3-yard line at halftime. Landrigan and Cox starred on the line, with Farley and Uniac making key tackles.
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Boston College Prep
Ballou & Hobigand
Massachusetts Avenue
Boston College
Landrigan
Cox
Farley
Uniac
Penn Dominates Franklin and Marshall 38–0 in Rain
The University of Pennsylvania football team defeated Franklin and Marshall College 38 to 0 at Franklin Field. Heavy rain fell throughout the contest as Penn controlled play from start to finish.
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Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Franklin and Marshall College
Franklin Field
Bullock of Andover Joins Dartmouth Squad
Hanover N H October 11 A new man joined the Dartmouth football squad today Bullock of Andover. He has been here since year start but barred from practice due to studies. He is expected to strengthen the backfield.
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Hanover
N. H
Dartmouth
Bullock
Andover
Rich
DeLapp
Greenwood
Captain Main
Blake
Chase
Griffin
Thayer
Taunton
R. Glaze
Herr
Read Your Booklet on Alcoholic Poisons and Stimulants
Read Your Booklet about the poisons in alcohol and how their danger persists until the toxic elements are removed by proper processes. The pamphlet argues for awareness of risks and cautions readers to consider the harmful effects of intoxicants.
Cushing Medical Supply Co Advertises Distilled Liquor Process
An advertisement claims a “Cushing Process” renders distilled liquors fit for family use and safe for the household. It invites readers to request a booklet and price list from Cushing Medical Supply Co at 680 Washington St in Boston.
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Cushing Medical Supply Co
Washington St
Boston
Thieves Take Roxbury Latin Football Togs
Thieves entered the Roxbury Latin School basement and stole football gear several suitcases sweaters and other apparel from the boys locker room. The raid disabled the team from playing De Merritte School at Franklin Field as scheduled. Entry was via a broken basement window pane. Stolen property valued about 60. Police are investigating with no suspects yet.
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Roxbury Latin School
de Merritte School
Franklin Field
Witc
Nationals Beat Americans In Postseason Opener
The Chicago Nationals defeated the Chicago Americans 5 to 4 in the first game of the local championship post season. Lundgren and Kling pitched for the Nationals while Owen and Sullivan worked for the Americans.
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Chicago Nationals
Chicago
Nationals
R.H.E. Nationals
Lundgren
Kling
Owen and
Sullivan
Somerville Beats Mechanic Arts 18 to 0 on Broadway Field
Somerville High routed Mechanic Arts 18 to 0 yesterday on Broadway Field. Jarvis scored the only long run of 30 yards for a touchdown. Cummins Sherry Jarvis scored touchdowns while Cuddy Hall netted two goals. Referee Hinckley Umpire Storey Linesmen Sullivan Hall. Time 15 and 12 minute halves.
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Somerville High
Mechanic Arts
Broadway Field
Jarvis
McClay Baldwin
Merv Mai Oh
Cesdep R. T
O’brien H
Henderson
Iiliv
Dresser
Sibler Cuddy
Q. B
Kilduff
Ahter Bowlby
H. Deseeeseen
Ead Hall Sherry
Evans
L. H
Nationals Triumph In Third Interleague Game
St Louis hosted the third game of the seven game interleague series. Sudhoff was wild and relieved by Petty in the third inning. Attendance reached 900 as the Nationals moved ahead with a 4 run first payoff. Taylor Grady Pelty Spencer were cited in the box score.
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Sudhoff
Petty
R.h.e.nationals
Taylor
Grady
Pelty and
Spencer
Deshler Outpoints Martin in Thornton Club Main Bout
In Providence on October 11 Dave Deshler of Cambridge defeated Terry Martin of Philadelphia in a 15 round main bout at the Thornton Athletic Club. Preliminary bouts featured Kid St. Oaks of Fall River knocked out in one round by Kid Sheehan. Jack Grace of Fall River and Murphy of this city fought two rounds.
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R. I
Dave Deshler
Cambridge
Terry Martin
Philadelphia
Thornton A. C
Kid St. Oaks
Fall
River
Kid Sheehan
Jack Grace
Fall River
Ainst Murphy
Great Interest Promises Fans Thrilling Boxing Card
Tomorrow night the ace of Chelsea hosts a popular priced show with a long awaited card. South Boston’s Begereat Glover faces a bout with a rival in the preliminaries while Tom Golden and another fighter clash in a separate match. Sammy Myers York meets Matty Baldwin in a 15 round decision bout and high spirited action is anticipated in the big rink.
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Ace of
Sammy Myers
York
Matty Baldwin
Charlestown
New England Players Lead After Round Two in Women’s Championship
In the second round of match play at Morris County Golf Club eight players remain for the national title. Grace Keyes Margaret Curtis H Curtis and Pauline Mackay represent Boston area clubs while Oliver edged Mollie Adams 1 up after 20 holes in the longest match of the day.
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New York
Morris County Golf Club
New England
Grace Keyes
Margaret Curtis
H. S. Curtis
Pauline Mackay
Boston
Miss Oliver
Mollie Adams
Body of De mented Hebrew Found in Harbor
The body of Thomas Lewitzski a 42 year old Russian Hebrew of 179 Second Street Chelsea was found floating in the upper harbor near the East Boston Chelsea bridge shortly after 7 yesterday morning by George Murphy. He evidently went to the bridge and jumped. He leaves a widow and several children.
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Briggs’ Undertaking Rooms
Thomas Lewitzski
Second Street
Chelsea
Boston and
Chelsea Bridge
George Murphy
Lewitzski
Post Finds Missing Boy Tommy Ryan in Cambridge
A 13 year old boy named Tommy Ryan from 95 Gore street Cambridge, missing for nearly a month, was found by Boston police in the West End the next day and returned home.
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Tommy Ryan
Gore Street
Cambridge
Boston
West End
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