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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1897

Page

3

Harvard Is Victorious Over Amherst 88 to 0 in Quick Game

Harvard overwhelmed Amherst 88 to 0 with seven touchdowns in two halves. Dibblee and Sawin starred for Harvard, with Garrison debuting at quarterback and Haughton delivering multiple scores. Amherst struggled on kicking while Harvard built a fast, hard running attack and strong interference.

Harvard Amherst Post Yale Abbott Sawin Brown Dibblee Garrison Haughton Whitney Kendall Wheeler Donald Cabot Howard Wheeler T.ceeseeeelisess Uae Elam Bouve Biave Issuen Fosdick Dudley Moulton R. E Frei Heek Ballentine Garrison Q. D Ak A. B Pratt Kendall Haughton Warren Griffin W. Dudley Bouve Lawin Ambherst R. Pratt W. H. Lewis

Mayor Bars Twenty Round Boxing Matches In Chicago

Chicago mayor announces twenty round bouts are taboo and eight rounds under police rules will be the limit. He will not grant a permit for 20 rounds, citing prize fighting as unacceptable. Possible venue moves to Lemont where boxing history includes a 28 round title fight.

Carter Harrison Chicago Windy City Frank Gerrard Griffo Gerrard Lemont Jimmy Barry Casper Leon Waltham John Graham Stanley Gordon Billy Smith Maffit Plaherty Rube Maffit Quincy Judge Murphy St. Louis Missouri Jack Cummings Walter Griffin Tulane AC New Orleans Griffin Cummings Crescent City Andy Bowen Bangor Joe Mullins Mike Daly Daly Mullins North Conway N. H North Conway Institute Boston New York Keeley Cure George V. Tuohey

Two Men Pose as Musicians Vanish From Chelsea Home

Mrs. Anna Hermanson of 21 Marlboro Street Chelsea reports that two men renting a room claimed to be musicians and agents of the Boston Art Studio. They left yesterday with a violin valued at 100 dollars and coats and other clothing worth 43 dollars, while the studio denies any knowledge of them.

Anna Hermanson Marlboro Street Chelsea Boston Art Studio

Young gardener injured in greenhouse fall at Newton

Daniel McKinnon, 19, of 114 Boyd Street Newton and employed by W. H. Eliot on Fenwick Street Brighton, fell through a greenhouse roof yesterday. He sustained severe cuts to the face and hands, was treated by Dr. Rice, and sent to City Hospital.

Daniel McKinnon Boyd Street Newton W. H. Eliot Fenwick Street Brighton Rice City Hospital

Salvation Oil Receives Rave From Ashland Reader

A testimonial notes Salvation Oil as a timely liniment for rheumatism neuralgia and pains. John M Hall of Ashland Virginia reports rapid relief swelling reduction and complete pain cure in an ankle case, claiming no other liniment matched its benefit.

Salvation Oil Jno. M. Hall Ashland

Virginians Fail To Endanger Red And Blue Iron Defenses

The Virginians were unable to threaten the goal as the red and blue held firm making the contest tiresome and conservative throughout.

Virginians

South Boston A A seeks players to form football team

Enthusiasts form a representative South Boston football squad aiming to secure the South Boston A A grounds for the season. Players should send address and qualifications to the Post football editor for early selection. Manager Thompson of the Chicago Athletic Club plans a post practice lecture on scientific play for the team. Brink Thorn, captain of the 95 Yale eleven, has joined New Haven College coaching staff.

South Boston A. A Thompson Chicago Athletic Club

Langtry's Merman Wins Cesarewitch at Newmarket

London October 13 The Cesarewitch stakes at Newmarket are won by Merman ridden by an American jockey Sloane making his debut on English turf. The field included Keenan St Cloud Jr and Fridera Count de Bertieux and South Australian Prince Soltykoff. The ride on St Cloud II drew sharp criticism.

London

Goal from touchdown-lives by McMillan and Ives

Umpire Mr. Pendleton and referee Mr. Ross presided with linesmen Wood and Smith. The game used two 16 minute halves.

McMillan, Ives Mr. Pendleton Mr. Ross Wood and Smith

Cambridge High and Latin Triumph 8–0 at Cambridge Common

Cambridge High and Latin defeated Medford High 8 to 0 in a loosely played game on Cambridge Common yesterday. Scott scored on an 80 yard run and both Cambridge touchdowns came on end plays in the second half. Crowley starred for Cambridge while Scott and Drake played well for Medford.

C. H Medford High Cambridge High Latin Cambridge Medford Scott Drake Crowley CG. H L. Medford High Parker Locke J. Gray Cookson Moore Mayo Houston Eseceee Oee T Wyman Jaquith Mr. G L. G Hodgson Sullivan Seel T Sawyer Donovan Fr. C William Bartlett G. D Scott Crowley Kelly H. B Iam B A. Gray Curtin Lovering F. B Saaa i En Scott Marshall eferee—Sanborn Arvard

St Mark's Defeats Boston Latin 16 to 0 in Southboro

St Marks outplays Boston Latin 16 to 0. Noyes scores three touchdowns including a 60 yard kickoff return. steady line play and stronger team power prevail. Watson Carey Bolster Gately noted. strong defense keeps Latin from advancing past the 10 yard line.

St. Marks Boston Latin Southboro Noyes Boston St. Mark Watson Carey Bolster Gately B. L Hutchinson Minveret Carey Plichtner R. Z Ses Kbs L. G A. ‘Reagan Lewis Talbot Potts Freed Sanntag Bacon Q. B Rumsey H. Be Eens Finn

Princeton Tigers Triumph Over Penn State 34 to 0

Princeton, playing in Princeton New Jersey, dominated Penn State on the gridiron. The Tigers scored four touchdowns by Wheeler Barnard Suter and Ayres with strong running from Kelly Bannard Ayres and Curtin. Bannard 10 yard TD run highlighted the victory.

Princeton N. J Tigers Pennsylvania State College Central Pennsylvania Wheeler Barnard Suter Ayres

Wesleyan Beats Tufts 16 0 at Parmedha Park

Wesleyan defeated Tufts 16 to 0 at Parmedha Park in Middletown. The game featured 20 minute first half and 15 minute second half with Wesleyan using sharp rushes. Eymer starred for Wesleyan, cutting 40 yards for a key gain.

Middletown Conn Wesleyan Tufts Parmedha Park Eymer

Brown Defeats Phillips Andover 20 to 4 in Gridiron Tilt

At Andover on Oct 13 Brown University won 20 to 4 over Phillips Andover Academy. A fifty yard TD run by Schrieber gave Andover an early lead, but Brown dominated the second half with 16 points. Touchdowns came from Schrieber Hall Crocker Hopkins with goals from Pratt Fultz. Timekeeper Carpenter. Referee Stearns.

Andover Brown University Phillips Andover Academy Today Schrieber Brown Quinby B. B Roby Bolles Crocker Hall J. Reet Ae B Elliott Jennings Pope Cress Stearns Waddell Hapgood Carpenter Crocker Hopkins Pratt Fultz

Quincy High Defeats Milton Academy In Narrow Showdown

Quincy High School defeated Milton Academy in a close afternoon game. Standout players included Schanagel, Magginson, McDonald and Briggs for Quincy while Burgess, Swift, Hinckley and Clifford battled hard for Milton. Referee Lovering officiated two 15 minute halves with a goal from touchdown credited to Magginson.

Milton Academy Quincy High School Quincy Schanagel C. Magginson McDonald Briggs Burgess Swift Hinckley Clifford Quincy High Magninson Floyd Purdie Kinsfortt Meatroge E Benceccenapcereceeceeceet Child Veevecesechesas Hague Magginson H. B Raymond Briggs R. H Burgess Schanagel F. B Quincy G. Milton C. Touchdown Schanngel Touchdown Vampire Peter Lovering

Bowdoin Defeats Exeter 10 to 0 in Tough Gridiron Match

Bowdoin College blanked Exeter Academy 10 to 0 in Exeter New Hampshire. Exeter was hampered by injuries to halfbacks Russell and Syphax while fumbles at critical moments cost the underdogs. Key contributors included Bowdoin’s Ives McMillan Stanwood and Haggerty and Exeter’s Lynch Heggerty and Bailey.

Exeter N. H Phillips Exeter Academy Bowdoin College Bowdoin Russell Syphax Lynch Heggerty Bailey Ives McMillan Stanwood Gregson Bailoy Stockbridge Higley Cloudman Miller Todwell Pe West Esvesiocrecesensos Green Merrill Sears Moulten Baldwin McMillam B. D H. de Scales Stanwood H. Priageeesaraheesas H. Ives F. Ir Haggerty

Dorchester High Defeats Hyde Park 30 to 0 on Dorchester Field

Dorchester High surged to a 30 to 0 victory over Hyde Park High on the Dorchester town field. Chaffee Orcutt Storer P McCarthy and Fisher starred for Dorchester while Colesworthy Sullivan Lockwood and Ellis were Hyde Park standouts. Scoring came from touchdowns by Orcutt Storer McCarthy and Chaffee with Hall adding eight goals from touchdown as umpire Sanborn officiated. Time was 20 and 15 minute halves.

Dorchester High School Hyde Park High Dorchester Town Dorchester Hyde Park Chaffer Orcutt Storer P. McCarthy Fisher Colesworthy Sullivan Lockwood Ellis Dorchester High Pats, le Bec Baker Orewtt Vr. T Goleman Pes Pierce Marks Canis Storer H. B Bas Rancis Galiotspatrick Keno F. B Chaffee Hall Sanborn Ware Worcester

Penn Eleven Defeats Virginia 42 to 0 in Philadelphia

The University of Pennsylvania football team beat the University of Virginia 42 to 0 in two halves of 30 minutes each in Philadelphia. Virginia offense struggled with three fumbles by Weeks and Fortescue while Penn dominated throughout.

Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania University of Virginia Red Weeks Fortescue Virginians

Wind Shields on Bicycles and Racing News of 1892

Cordang adopts wind shields not original. John Johnson rides two quarter miles and a half mile with windshields and pacing by a horse at Independence Iowa. L A W manager Harrie Walker expands Eclipse store space. Nat Butler rises in circuit standings while Major Taylor vows to race Southern meets. Towle joins Newell Manufacturing. Rumor of a 98 chainless wheel. Suspension of Hines and Starbuck ties to unpaced pacing funds. Dorntee weighs in. Barnaby and Blakeslee mentioned.

Cordang Independence John 8. Johnson Harrie Walker Eclipse Branch Columbus Avenue Duquesne Manufacturing Company Nat Butler Tom Major Taylor W. A. Towle Newell Manufacturing Company Dixie Hines J. Frank Starbuck G. W. Dorntee L. A. W. Racing Board New England Eddie McDuffie Starbuck Sesna Charles River Park Tom Barnaby W. A. Blakeslee

Spectacular Cavalry Display Dazzles Boston Crowd

Twenty thousand Bostonians watched Uncle Sam style cavalry drill with flashing sabres and flying plumes. Mayor Josiah Quincy was in the midst as rough riders from the West charged the crowd, eliciting no defense from onlookers.

Josiah Quincy

Defender Likely to Race Abroad Next Year

New York Oct 13. Unless challenged for the America's cup and international race plans are made for next summer, the yacht Defender will probably be raced abroad. Yachting circles expect Defender to race in Riviera regattas unless needed at home to defend the America's cup.

New York

American oarsman Howell injured in sculling accident

B H Howell, a young American who rowed No 4 for Cambridge against Oxford and later contested Henley and Putney events, suffered a severe cut to his right leg when the nose of another boat pierced it during a practice scull in Cambridge England.

Cambridge Eng B. H. Howell Oxford Henley Putney

Baseball News From Readville and New England Flanks

A battered round of baseball notes from Readville and New England covers players moving between teams, contract talks, and season hints. Fred Lake and Billy Dahlen appear linked to big league futures, while Hannivan shows versatile infield potential and historical left handed prowess is noted. The Washington club holds players for spring contracts, Cincinnati adds prospects, and Andrew Freedman praises Joyce for New York team placement.

Cincinnati Hama Steinfeldt Detroit Algie McBride St. Paul Andrew Freedman Joyce New York Freedman Davis Gleason Meekin Rusie

Kangaroo Road Club to Hold Ten Mile Jamaica Plain Race

The Kangaroo Road Club schedules a ten mile road race at Jamaica Plain on Saturday Oct 23 with start at Soldiers Monument Centre Street Centre Baker Mt Vernon La Grand Centre Corey Weld Centre to finish. Officials include State Centurion Charles FE Fay refereeing and W B Chipman Jr as clerk of course among a large team from Century Road Club.

Arthur Gardiner Michael J.W. Stocks Gardiner Garfield Park Boston Kangaroo Road Club Jamaica Plain Soldiers’ Monument Centre Street Centre Baker Mt. Vernon la Grand Corey E. J. Porter G. W. Tarbell H. H. Brown J. H. MacCarthy F. N. Bemis W. B. Chipman, Jr Anthony Hankey Charles E. Johnquist W. C. Yule W. R. Cole J. L. Barstow Charles A. Underwood C. G. Percival

Free Show by Troop F Cavalry Delights Boston Crowd

Yesterday at Franklin field Boston the Troop F of Uncle Sam's Third Cavalry staged a grand free performance. Spectators watched complex mounted drills a martial band a daring setting up drill and daring maneuvers with horses and riders in full dress and working clothes.

Franklin Field Boston Uncle Sam Third Cavalry Leutenant

Nature's Latest Gift to Medical Science

A bold headline proclaims a new discovery promising safer homes and advanced protection. The article highlights the potential for practical medical breakthroughs arising from this research and notes avoidable risks for households.

Germicide Promises Cure for Catarrh and Lung Ailments

Advertising copy touts HYOMEI as a powerful germicide that cures catarrh deafness asthma bronchitis coughs colds and consumption. It claims to permeate the home through the air and reach head throat and lungs without liquid medicines sprays or atomizers.

Racing Board Penalties and Amateur Records Noted

The bulletin lists suspensions and sanctions by the Los Angeles Wheelmen racing board. Benjamin Ingraham of Peabody Mass has a suspended status expired October 3 1897. Thomas A Hackett Woonsocket Agricultural Society are barred for failing to deliver a prize. Amateur timed records include Sidwell 1:18 for quarter mile paced and Casey 5 57 for three miles, among others. Professional records show paced times led by James Michael at Charles River Park Cambridge Mass on September 18 1897 with times across distances from three to twenty-five miles.

Benjamin Ingraham Peabody Mass Thomas A. Hackett Woonsocket Agricultural Society Woonsocket R. I H. M. Sidwell Winton Place C. V. Casey Denver Col James Michael Charles River Park Cambridge

Outing of the New England Railroad Agents

The Railroad Agents Association of New England plans a five day trip to Washington with stops in Philadelphia and Mt. Vernon Arlington. They depart Boston October 18 at 6 pm on the Fall River Line guided by Pennsylvania Railroad tourist agent D N Bell. The group will be hosted by the President and receive a special reception in Washington.

Railroad Agents’ Association of New England Washington National Capital Boston Fall River Jersey City Pennsylvania Railroad Philadelphia Mt. Vernon Arlington D. N. Bell Old New England

Harvard student cleared in ring theft case in Philadelphia

Thomas C. Williams was brought before Judge Brown on a charge of attempting larceny of a $60 ring from Richard H. Jennings, a Philadelphia veteran fireman. The court found no attempt to steal and discharged Williams.

Thomas C. Williams Brown Richard H. Jennings Philadelphia Williams Harvard

WANTS PHYSICIAN CERTIFICATE IN Haverhill DOCTORS ORDER

Michael Nolan of Haverhill a Medical College of Vermont graduate seeks a writ of mandamus from the Supreme Court to compel the Board of Registration in Medicine to issue a medical certificate. He states three years of practice and an order of notice returnable in a week.

Michael Nolan Haverhill Medical College of Vermont Supreme Court Board of Registration In Medicine

Sentences handed down in Superior Court case line up

In Superior Criminal Court yesterday Antonio Carcangelo received seven to nine years in State Prison for assault with a knife. Lawrence Forbes was sentenced to four to five years for breaking and entering. Daniel Sullivan drew two and a half years in the House of Correction for larceny.

Superior Criminal Court Antonio Carcangelo Lawrence Forbes Daniel Sullivan House of Correction

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