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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1902

Page

4

Harvard Team in Better Form

Harvard polished practice as key players returned including captain Kernan who scored twice and led a powerful offense. Daly impressed at quarterback for the scrubs while Foster and Knowles teamed with Bowditch on multiple gains. Marshall showed limited success, while Leatherbee and others returned to the varsity lineup in solid form.

Harvard Kernan Ifn Varsity Scrubs Kernan Marshall Leo Daly Charley Daly West Point Daly Knowles Foster Bowditch Crimson Leatherbee Meier Tenney Mharrison Graydon Randall Wright Harrison Carr Steve Noyes Noyes Scrub Jones Matthews McDonald Clothier Whitwell R. T O'Connell Julian Coburn R. G Wilder Sugden Efise Basset Tee Eee Force Barnard Force 1. G

Evelyn Sears Wins Longwood Tennis Trophy

Miss Evelyn Sears defeats Miss Margaret Nichols to win the Longwood trophy after routing Miss Nichola in the final. In semi finals Sears beat Grace Hutchins 6-0 6-2 while Nichols overcame Isabel Lawrence 6-2 7-9 12-10, then Sears defeated Nichols 6-4 6-2 in the final.

Miss Sears Margaret Nichols Evelyn Sears Miss Mar Nichola Longwood Grace Hutchins Isabel] Lawrence

Autos Start for Return Trip to New York

A clear sky favored the automobilists as 68 cars began the return journey to New York to complete the 500 mile reliability test. Most were in good condition though some with sprung heels remained in service until the run ends. The Springfield leg was 98 miles, the longest day, and many cars sped. Of the large field leaving New York and covering 280 miles, only five failed to reach Boston. A stop was made in Springfield last night and the course today goes to New Haven.

New York Springfield Boston New Haven

Suburban Ice Polo League formed with six cities

Teams from Dedham Hyde Park Medford Roslindale West Roxbury and Clarendon Hills form the Suburban Ice Polo League with a Dec 6 to Jan 31 schedule subject to ice. Officers elected President Walter N Pfroetzschner Roslindale Secretary William A Montgomery Medford and Captains Hurley Dedham Attwood West Roxbury Montgomery Medford Pfroetzschner Roslindale serve on the executive committee. The schedule lists league games from December 6 through January 31 with venues including Hilburn Clarendon Hills and city parks.

Dedham Hyde Park Medford Roslindale West Roxbury Clarendon Hills Walter N. Pfroetzschner William A. Montgomery Hurley Attwood Montgomery Pfroetzschner Hilburn Wilburn

Harvard and Military Academy set clash at West Point Saturday

Tomorrow's game at Soldiers Field is the last until Oct 25 while Harvard meets the Military Academy at West Point on Saturday. Boston football fans plan a Newton Centre showdown between Dartmouth and Williams with 400 Dartmouth students traveling. tickets on sale and a special train from the Terminal.

Soldiers Field Harvard Military Academy West Point Boston Newton Centre Dartmouth Williams Newton Columbia Buffalo Michigan Princeton Tufts Turner Linsey Gilman Witham Pennsylvania Bucknell Dedham

Eastern Drug Company Wins Two Of Three At Beacon Chambers

In last night’s Trade league action at Beacon Chambers alleys the Eastern Drug Company took two of three games against the Commercials while the Fruit team forfeited three games to Wason & Co. The score was not completed in readable text.

Beacon Chambers Eastern Drug Company Wason & Co

Two matches start Commercial League with North Shore win two of three

The North Shore defeated the Federals two games to one while the Albums beat Curtis Safe Company two games to none in the opening night of the Commercial League series.

North Shore Federals Curtis Safe Company

Gans Knocks Out McPartland in Fort Erie Fight

Lightweight champion Joe Gans defeated Kid McPartland in Fort Erie after two minutes of the fifth round. Gans matched McPartland in weight, controlled the bout, and landed a decisive left hook to the stomach. McPartland showed limited offense as White counted the knockout. Attendance near 2000.

Buffalo N. Y Joe Gans Kid McPartland International Club Fort Erie McPartland Charley White Gans Mac

Tate Adjudged Insane. Ex-Boxer Referee Sent to Asylum

On October 13 William C. Tate, once a renowned boxer and referee who officiated the Sullivan Ry an bout in Cincinnati, was declared insane and committed to the asylum in Toledo.

Toledo William C. Tate Sullivan-Ryan Cincinnati

Chelsea boxer Goodwin stops King in second round

Central Falls Rhode Island October 13 Chester Goodwin of Chelsea stopped Jerry King of Fall River early in the second round of a planned 10 round feature at Home A C King led in the first round but Goodwins defence held strong A clean right jaw shot floored King Referee Stan ton ruled Goodwin winner Preliminary bout results saw Joe Moore Pawtucket outpoint Minard and Kid Allard outclass Kid Shadrow Nearly 600 spectators attended Rob Roy writer B H Benton

Central Falls R. I Chester Goodwin Chelsea Jerry King Fall River A. C King Goodwin Stanton Joe Moore Pawtucket Minard Kid Allard Kid Shadrow B. H. Benton Rob Roy

Boxing Night at Cambridge A A C Draws and Prospect

About 400 attended the Cambridge A A meeting last evening with several draws. Walsh and Lynch fought to a six round draw, Gilman defeated Duffy in six, Shindler and Chestnut drew after six, and O Rourke and Handler drew after eight rounds. O Rourke showed the best work. Directors secured Handler to face Twin Sullivan at the Wednesday meeting.

Cambridge A. A Jimmy Walsh Johnny Lynch Harry Gilman Young Duffy Young Shindler Charley Chestnut Charley O'Rourke Jimmy Handler O'Rourke Criterion A. C Sullivan

Company G Wins Fifth Regiment Rifle Team Contest

Company G won the annual Fifth Regiment competition held yesterday afternoon at the Massachusetts Rifle Association range in Walnut Hill Woburn. A, B and G competed with teams of 15 men and one substitute each.

Massachusetts Rifle Association Walnut Hill Woburn

Target of Corporal Munro in Fifth Regiment shoot

In yesterday’s Fifth Regiment competition shoot qualified marksmen took part with teams allowed three hours for a string of 11 shots including one sighting. Company G scored highest to win the State trophy. Corporal Munroe registered the top score with nine bullseyes out of 10.

Munro Eet Company G Munroe

Aging legends and disputed birth dates of Bob Fitzsimmons

The column debates Fitzsimmons birth date with claims from England and Parson Davies citing a Cornish transcript. It ponders his true age, jokes about birth certificates for pugilists, lists upcoming bouts and match rumors, and notes Scott Connell-Terry McGovern cases and Walcott’s arm issue ahead of bouts.

Witt Named In The Ninth District Nominee

Republican delegates in Dwight Hall chose Charles T. Witt as their nominee after A C Ratshesky withdrew. The convention included Jesse Gove and William Berwin, with end of term resignations by Gove and Campbell. Witt’s supporters expect a strong showing to counter possible independent opposition from Conry.

Ninth District Dwight Hall Ward 9 Aon. A E. W. Presho Messrs. Gove Berwin Campbell Mr. Witt East Boston Witt Kelcher Conry Boston Jesse M. Gove John F. Fitzgerald Walter L. Sears Bill Campbell William Berwin Sears A. GC Ratshesby John Marno Gove Huntress Ward 7 Frederick J. Daggett Winthrop Ward

Ward division spat behind convention vote in Boston

The committee of twelve, one from each ward, faced objections from Mr Marno as Mr Berwin sided with him. Ward 5’s Mr Scampton warned against stirring up conflict, suggesting a push toward a closed corporation. Sears emerged victorious, while a motion to present the candidate at the convention failed due to Mr Witt’s absence in East Boston.

Marno Berwin Scampton Ward 5 Sears Witt Boston

Arthur Lyman for Congress in Seventh District

The Democratic committee for the seventh district met last evening at the Democratic Club rooms in the Winthrop Building Boston. Daniel B. Beard of Lynn presided and outlined campaign plans and candidate support.

Democratic Committee For Seventh Congressional District Democratic Club Winthrop Building Water Street Boston Daniel B. Beard Lynn Arthur Lyman

Gilt Edge Bowling League Elects Officers and Awards Prizes

At the Gilt Edge League of Bowling Clubs meeting at the B A A the two vacancies were left open with Newton and Calumet declining to field teams, Melrose A C applying for associate membership. Officers named include Warren M Hill president, Frank L Crocker vice president, George Littlefield secretary, Leonard Marston treasurer, with several committee members. Prizes range from 30 for first team to 5 for top strings and singles, with test prizes limited to 75 percent of games for men except in singles and three strings. A new playing rule was adopted requiring matches to be played on the scheduled night unless captains agree with committee consent 10 days prior.

Newton Calumet Melrose A. C Warren M. Hill Frank L Crocker Commercial George 8 Charles E. Tupper Newtowne

St John Carnival Regatta Crowds Attend Finals

At St John New Brunswick the carnival week closes with spectators filling wharves. Results include amateur single scull won by W. Coates Halifax, professional four oared won by Belyea crew St John, amateur four oared won by St John, and Haverhill beat All-St John 7 to 6 in nine innings at Victoria grounds. Tomorrow features 10 yard world champ Thomas King Nodds US champ Marsh Neary and other sprinters.

ST. John N. B W. Coates Halifax Belyea Haverhill All-St. John Victoria Grounds Thomas King Nodds United States Marsh Neary

Bowling league formed for cycle clubs with six teams

A cycling circle forms a bowling league including the Metropolitan Wheelmen Press Cycling Club Elm Cycle Club Charlestown Cycle Club Chelsea Cycle Club and Somerville Wheelmen. Two more clubs are sought. Next meeting is Friday evening at the Metropolitan Wheelmen rooms 116 Washington street with matches likely on the Chauncy alleys.

Metropolitan Wheelmen Press Cyccling Club Elm Cycle Club Charlestown Cycle Club Chelsea Cycle Club Somerville Wheelmen Washington Street

Lyman Named for Congress Nomination in Special Meeting

A special meeting filled the vacancy in the nomination for Congress after Judge Bosson of Chelsea declined. Arthur Lyman former mayor of Waltham was unanimously chosen and, after telephone contact, accepted the nomination. Waltham is not in the congressional district.

Bosson Chelsea Arthur Lyman Waltham

Swamp Root Free Sample Offer by Mail

Editorial note urges readers with kidney or bladder symptoms to request a free sample bottle of Swamp Root from Dr Kilmer and Co Binghamton NY, and to mention reading the offer in the Boston Daily Post. It also notes purchasable fifty cent and one dollar bottles and repeats the product name and address.

DR. Kilmer & CO Binghamton N. Y Swamp-Root Binghamton, N. Y Boston Daily Post

Missing Husband and Son Prompt Police Appeal

A young woman at police headquarters recounted that her husband Carl Anderson the steamfitter and their 7 year old son Carl Johann Anderson are missing. She lives at 208 Eliot street and says the husband worked for Mr Kennison at 148 High street. She vows to write Prince Henry to sue for $16 she claims he cost her in a fall.

Prince Henry Prince Eliot Street Carl Johann Anderson Carl Anderson Kennison High Street

Lehmann Captured After Weeks as Fugitive From Justice

Julius Lehmann convicted of perjury and under indictment for bribery was found at his St Louis home after a weeks long fugitive status. A deputy sheriff arrested him today.

ST. Louis Julius Lehmann

Royal Blue Line Tour Through Boston to Washington Philadelphia New York

Delightful personally conducted tour leaves Boston Oct 23 via Fall River line. $27 covers all expenses for a week including five days board at a Washington hotel, visits to Philadelphia and New York, with stop-over privileges. Itinerary furnished an application to Joseph P. Taggart N. E. P. A. 211 Washington Street Boston Mass.

Boston Fall River Line Washington Philadelphia New York Joseph P. Taggart Washington Street Mass

Duss Band Concerts At Symphony Hall In Boston

The Boston concerts by Duss and his band at Symphony Hall occur Monday and Tuesday October 27 and 28 with an afternoon performance on the latter day. Promoters report wide interest as Das s triumphs in New York and audiences praise the Bandmaster. Seat sales begin at the box office next Monday with a popular price scale.

Boston Duss Symphony Hall New York Dass

Telephone Employees Form a League

A league of telephone employees has been organized and the first matches will be held at Beacon Chambers alleys on Thursday evening.

Beacon Chambers

Amory Challenge Cup Golf Tourney Begins at Country Club

The Amory challenge cup at the Country Club opened yesterday and will run into next month. Three matches concluded: G. KE. Atherton beat F. I. Amory two up. Tilton defeated S. H. Bennett seven up with six to play. E. H. Daniels defeated L. Haughton two up.

G. KE. Atherton F. I. Amory Tilton S. H. Bennett E. H. Daniels L. Haughton

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