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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1897

Page

3

Harvard at West Point Football Tilt Against Cadets

Harvard travels to West Point for a 3 PM kickoff facing the Cadets with Garrison at quarterback and Sawin at right halfback in a lineup that includes Doucette at center. Twelve substitutes travel with manager Fuller and W H Lewis. Exeter prep and freshman games loom for Soldiers Field after the varsity trip.

Harvard West Point Fuller W. H. Lewis Park Square Fall River New York Garrison Sawin Doucette Gabot Dierkaeuvern R. E Ennis Wheeler Sethe R. T Seales Bouve R. G. Humphrey Doucette Ecesaeeee Kaa c Woo En Ghaw Munton Sawin R. Bh H. B Nesbitt Haughton F. B Craig Swain Mills Burnett Boal Burden Lewis Richardson Sargeant Brown Sullivan Cozzens Parker Warren Cochrane Soldiers Field Exeter Boston Technology Eleven

Harvard Defeats English High School 99 to 8 in Close Match

Harvard 99, E H S 8. Harvard dominated with stronger weight and game sense. Injured players Woodbury and O Reily left early. Standout Harvard performers included Adams Brown Baldwin. E H S star Dean supported by O Reily H Buxbaum Woodbury and O'Brien.

Harvard English High School High School Woodbury O’reily Adams Brown Baldwin Dean H. Buxbaum O’brien Cic Cdeicnecdecs Catia Enens L. G Rorke Huntington R. T R. E Haughton H. Buxbium Thompson Cates Q. B McDermott Bimpson Sullivan Adams R. H H. B Buxbium Eensade Oks F. B Teevans

Somerville High Defeats Cambridge High and Latin in Rough Showdown

Somerville High defeated Cambridge High and Latin 4 to 0 before about five hundred fans. The game featured a strong Somerville defense with a lone first-half touchdown by Stone after repeated line plunges and a series of punts and fumbles as Cambridge struggled to move the ball. Cambridge produced several yardage plays but could not score, while Somerville pressed in the second half with end runs and a 35-yard gain by Lovering as time wound down.

Cotter Stone Somerville Cambridge High Latin Somerville High Pat Pa Cambridge Lovering Pipe Warnock Mene Avemerville Donovan Kelly Omerville Sheridan

Bicola Vills and Turners Pills Advertise Cure All Nervous Ailments

An advertisement claims Bicola Vills cure nervous and blood troubles and serve as a female regulator and spinal cord support. It promotes Turners Little Civvier Tura EMS as an infant aid and liver helper. Numerous druggists across Boston Cambridge Chelsea and Brighton are listed as special agents.

Philadelphia Turners Boston Bean & Harris Connolly & Davis A. Copley Choate Drug Chemical Co A. J G. KE. Coleman Linus D. Bear Fred Greene, Wm B. Hunt & Co Wry Co M. J. McIntire Daniel Stowell Lcott Easier Bros Y Garratt Woodbury Company Cambridge A. Aa Pharmacy Maurice O'Donnell Geo. M. Live Retarmacy Chelsea Brighton Geo. W M. Moore & Co

Schedule of college and school matches across New England

Yale faces Newton in Newton, Princeton plays Indians in Princeton, U P against Dartmouth in Philadelphia. Brown meets Wesleyan in Providence, Bowdoin hosts Tufts in Brunswick, Trinity vs Colby in Waterville, MIT vs Amherst in Amherst. Local high schools Boston Latin at Concord, Knickerbocker A C versus Newtowne in New York City, Cornell at Easton, BAA versus Newtowne. Cambridge Manual Training at Southboro, Hopkinson at Groton, English High at Ashburnham, Williams versus Lehigh in Albany, Haverford against Dickinson at Haverford, Worcester Academy vs Cambridge High and Latin in Worcester, Massachusetts State College versus Winchester, Harvard versus USMA at West Point.

Yale Newton Princeton Indians U. of P Dartmouth Philadelphia Brown Wesleyan Providence Bowdoin Tufts Brunswick Trinity Colby Waterville Amherst Boston Latin Concord H. S Concord Knickerbocker A. C New Jersey A. C New York Cornell Lafayette Easton Newtowne Cambridge Manual Training St. Marks Southboro Hopkinson Groton English High School Cushing Academy Ashburnham Williams Lehigh Albany Haverford Dickenson Worcester Academy Cambridge High Latin Worcester Massachusetts State College Winchester Harvard West Point

Princeton Prepares for Indian Game With Heavy Coaching Presence

On October Fifteenth Princeton sees twelve coaches at practice for the upcoming Indiana contest. Veterans Phil King and others advise players while Moffat warns scoring threats. Holt Kelly and Baird miss practice due to injuries as Cochran substitutes Lathrop at end. Only one touchdown in fifteen minutes prompts plans for trick plays and emphasis on kicking game.

Princeton N. J Tigers Phil King Beef Wheeler Alexander Moffatt George Janeway Irvine Church Poe Fine Moffat Holt Kelly Baird Cochran Lathrop

Dartmouth Set to Meet Penn State in Philadelphia Tilt

Dartmouth travels to Philadelphia to face Penn at tomorrow’s game. Coach expects crisper, tougher play than last Saturday’s Harvard matchup. Starting lineup includes Cavanaugh Place J Walker Turner Lowe Putnam Boyle Wentworth Eckstrom Grosius Macandrew with subs Carson Edwards Perkins Jennings.

Grosius Macandrew Carson Edwards Perkins Jennings

Boston University selects new football captain

Yesterday at Rutland square, Boston University athletes massed to elect a new captain. Ben Haines of 99 won by a sweeping majority after Captain McCarthy, previously the law school representative, left the school for unforeseen reasons. Haines, former captain of New Bedford High and Brown class teams, is expected to inspire ardor with his gridiron tactics. Last evening the football squad lined up on Irvington Oval.

Boston University Rutland Square McCarthy Law School Ben Haines Haines New Bedford High School Brown University Irvington Oval

Boston College to meet Whitman Athletic Club in Whitman

Boston College faces the strong Whitman Athletic Club this afternoon in Whitman. The college players aim to reverse last year’s defeat and turn the tables. Coach Dunlop will accompany the team to Whitman after their Campella eleven showing makes the outcome hard to predict.

Boston College Whitman Athletic Club Whitman Campella Dunlop

Local college and club football action across Dorchester Newton and Yale ties

B A A drills hard for a clash with Newtowne at South End grounds while Emmanuel A A faces Dorchester A A at Town Field. Harvard spectators plan to watch Yale Newton game to study Eli’s eyes as Carlisle Indian picks face Princeton today and Yale next week with Captain Bemis Pierce leading nearly all last year’s warriors.

Newtowne South End Emmanuel A A Dorchester A. A Town Field Dorchester Harvard Eli W. G. Thompson Carlisle Princeton Yale Warriors Bemis Pierce

Boxing Gossip Sparks Match Sept 30 Card in New York

Tommy Hogan of Chicago and Dorry McBride are set for a 20 round bout on Oct 30 at the club show. McBride could earn a London bout with Spike Sullivan if he wins. Sammy Kelly eyes San Francisco clashes with Jimmy Anthony or Lawlor as Roanoke A C plans boxing next Friday. Mrs Fitzsimmons has a bouncing boy. Kid McPartland heads to New Orleans for a bout with Jack Everhardt next Monday. George V Tuohy reports.

Tommy Hogan Chicago Dorry McBride McBride Spike Sullivan London New York Sammy Kelly San Francisco Jimmy Anthony Jimmy Lawlor Roanoke A. C Eorge V. Tuohey

Maher Challenges Jim for World Heavyweight Title Fight

Pittsburg Oct 15 M J Connelly for Peter Maner issued a challenge to James J Corbett to fight for the world heavyweight championship and a $500 side bet before the club offering the largest purse If Corbett does not accept the challenge it is open to any man in the world

Pittsburg Penn M. J. Connelly Peter Maner James ‘A Corbett Corbett

Stock Farm Stakes Highlights Kentucky Trotting Meet

Kentucky Stock Farm purse for 2-year-old trotters led a day of record times at the Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders Association meeting in Lexington. Janie T. set a world 2-year-old fillies mark at 2:14 as Georgiana and Dare Devil won heats in the Johnston stakes, while Indiana won the unfinished pacing race and Emily captured the Blue Grass stakes. Breeders and drivers shared in a meet concluding with top purses totaling over 370,000 during ten days of racing.

Lexington Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders’ Association Stock Farm Indiana Emily Edmonia Pat Watson Dare Devil Little Edgar Dave Devil Little Rogar Georgiana Rushe Georgiana Edgar Kentucky Stock Farm Janie T George Fuller Hermitage Stud Bon Bells

End of Dover Races at Granite State Park

Dover New Hampshire October 15 The Granite State Park program concluded with Elton winning the 2:19 class in straight heats. Big Ike led the 2:16 pace early until Adam stepped to the front. Irene won the 2:30 trot over W. R. C. in a pacing exhibition mile by Marion Mills.

Pace Elton B. G Chasterford Dore Corbett Cobeen Moore Sarah Jane B. m Gillies Eevee Harry M Br. B Manning Jack Loeb Charlie G Blk Ripley Wilkes Durland Elinor Middleby Red Bird B. Vy Kervick Eeassene Royal Duke G. G Woodbury Daisy J Coatessete Brandon Dam Lucy Hinton Rattler Brooks Birney T. D Br. G Cassill E. G. Tratling Rodney B Boggs Annie Shedd Bowen Irene Idolater Bessie Deacon Mc Donald Griffin Marsh Lucy M. B. m Rathburn Marion Bom Curine Tom Gillig Porter

New England A A U Seeks Sanctioned Games and Meetings

The A A U extends athlete registration to basketball and requires sanctioned games. The New England A A U plans its annual meeting at the Revere House on Wednesday evening. Tech athletes hold a mass meeting Tuesday afternoon with Professors Sedgwick Graham Lord and Curtis to discuss the indoor season outlook.

N. M Arthur Parker Young New England A. A. U Revere House J. Foote Manchester N. H Tony Thompson Fred H. Wilson Athletes of Technology Sedgwick John Graham F. W. Lord T. P. Curtis

Union College fall handicap track meet set two records

The Union College Athletic Association meet produced two new records Wood ran 120 yard hurdles in 17.35 seconds and Hermance clocked 2 28 in the one mile bicycle race. Winners included Harran 100 yard dash in 11.5 seconds Price 220 yard dash 25.6 MecMillan shot put 83 feet Weed pole vault height not listed Wright 440 yard 58 seconds Hegeman one mile walk 8 21 Wright one mile run 5 20 45.

Schenectady N. Y Union College Athletic Association Wood Hermance Harran Price MecMillin Weed Wright Harray Davis Hegeman

All-Americans Triumph Over Baltimore Club in Pitt

In Pittsburgh on October 15 the All-Americans defeated Baltimore by a wide margin as only one Baltimore player stayed in regular position. Dahlen and Collins hit two home runs apiece amid a stiff batting display. Poor management and weak attendance limited crowds to about 600 as the scoreline showed the visitors dominating with a late rally.

Pittsburg Penn Baltimore Ball Club Battery Baltimore Dahlen Collins

River ton Gun Club Dominates Opening Fall Shoot

Riverton Gun Club swept prizes on the first day of its fall tournament in Philadelphia. Dr. Karsner won the Ralls event, Welch claimed the thirty third handicap, and a split in the twenty third handicap saw Dickson and Douglas of Riverton tied with McMurchy of Syracuse for top honors.

Philadelphia Riverton Gun Club Dr. Karsner Ralls Welch Dickson and Douglas McMurchy Syracuse

Salvation Oil Showcased in Football Events Ad

An old newspaper fragment advertises Salvation Oil as a pain remedy during football events at Boring Geld Springgeld H Hillside H of New Haven. It claims the product sells for 25e with no doubt about its effectiveness.

Boring Geld-Springgeld H Hillside H New Haven Salvation Oil

Without Peer Works Miracles Tragoan's Cure for the Heart

An ad touts Tragoan's Cure for heart disease as peerless and instantly effective. It claims quick relief for palpitations, breathlessness, left side pain, and smothering sensations and warns readers to act now or join the great majority. Sold by C. BE. Woodward, Bromfield Street, Jaynes & Co., and stores on Washington and Hanover streets.

Tragoan C. BE. Woodward & Bromfield Jaynes & CO Washington and Hanover Sts

What Is Your Trade

This letter discusses how occupations affect disease risk and cites a personal testimonial. A Cir cleville W V notary public jeweler and watchmaker describes using the Pyramid Pile Cure after years of piles. He reports complete relief after two applications and endorses the remedy as safe and effective.

A. F. Calhoun Circleville W. Va The Pyramid Co Albion Mich

Wise sets bicycle record from Washington to city

Lieutenant H A Wise U S A concluded a 239 1 2 mile ride from Washington to the city in 27 hours 89 minutes, besting the previous 36 hour mark. Paced by Wilmington and New Brunswick clubs, he credited the pacers and noted several non serious falls. The New York Athletic Club sponsored the attempt to establish an official record for others to beat.

H. A. Wise Washington Wise Lieutenant Wise Wilmington New Brunswick New York Athletic Club

Metropolitan Wheelmen to Medfield Run Draws Large Boston Crowd

A large crowd in Boston prepares for the Metropolitan Wheelmen half century ride to Medfield with about 200 riders expected. The item lists riders, clubs, and upcoming races across the season including several Australasian competitors and pacing specialists.

Beverly Road Race Officials Named For Marshall Event

The marshal road race in Beverly is set for this afternoon with officials listed. Referee Hugh Robson and starter C 8 Putnam will oversee the event with timers Messrs Porter Millett Nugent and scorers R H Robson Larkin Livingstone. Judges include Messrs Marshall 8 B Ley and Cres sey, with Cres sey the Beverly mayor. The race starts at 2 00 pm to keep a clear course away from trains. Boston participants will depart Union Station at 12 30 and 1 30 pm via the Eastern division of the Boston and Maine Railroad.

Beverly Hugh Robson Putnam Messrs Porter Millett Nugent Boston Union Station Boston & Maine Railroad

Newton Club wins Robinson trophy whist match in 7 tricks

In a New England Whist Association event at the Newton Club last evening the Newtons defeated the Pyramids for the Robinson trophy by 7 tricks. Newton lineup included Captain Kingsbury Casey Sprague and Hickox, with rapid players Captain Street Nowles Williams and Fletcher.

New England Whist Association Newton Club Newtons Pyramids New England Newton Kingsbury Casey Sprague Hickox Rapid Street Nowles Williams Fletcher

Woman Lawyer Ambition Prompted by Court Jibe

A humorous exchange quotes a lady asking a judge why she cannot become a successful lawyer. The judge replies that she is too fond of giving her opinion without pay, illustrating a stereotype about women in law.

Electricity Cures Disease Claims Reported

Ernest Frederick of Nson Beacon Street is linked to claims that electricity cures disease with references to trial treatment and free literature. The source presents these statements in a fragmentary early 20th century style.

Ernest Frederick Nson Beacon Street

Yale Faces Newton A A In Gridiron Clash At Newton

Yale travels to Newton today to meet the Newton Athletic Association in a key gridiron contest. Yale aims to extend its streak while Newton hopes to disrupt with a strong veteran lineup.

Talk on Tides by G d Darwin at Huntington Hall

The opening talk of ten lectures on Tides was delivered last evening at Huntington Hall by Professor G. d Darwin of Cambridge University. He discussed how lunar gravity over ages has altered the direction of the moon and earth and noted praise from attendees for his distinction as Charles Darwin's son.

Lowell Institute Huntington Hall G. d Darwin University of Cambridge Eng Darwin Charles Darwin America

Wandering Ill Woman Found At Bellevue Insane Pavilion

A handsome brunette claiming to be Mrs. Lillie Lawrence, a Brooklyn singer, appeared at Bellevue Insane Pavilion with visible distress. She spoke of a two week Gem Opera House Saratoga engagement and was later sent to Bellevue after a cab ride and police contact.

New York Bellevue Lillie Lawrence Brooklyn Morris Bermas Saratoga Express Grand Central Station Staton Bedford Avenue Holland House Kiernan Gem Opera House Saratoga

Six Glubs to Bowl at A C C Meeting

After months of dispute over professionalism the Associated Cycling Clubs approved a bowling committee with full powers and earmarked $100 for prizes. Twelve clubs attended with eighteen delegates as Chelsea Cycle Club won full membership while Somerset Road Club’s request was tabled. The treasurer reported a balance of 1275.66.

Young George W. Dorntee Dornee Frothingham Chelsea Cycle Club Somerset Road Club

Not to Strike Fails in Brockton Mass Meeting

In Brockton on Oct 15 a planned mass meeting at Foresters Hall failed due to crowd size and moved to Hibernian Hall where 400 gathered. The group voted 204 to 87 against striking in sympathy with fasteners as Secretary Eaton of the Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union spoke. Later Lasters’ Union No 39 met and ratified the mass meeting’s decision.

Brockton Foresters’ Hall Hibernian Eaton Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union Lasters

Bankers Oppose Bimetallism in London Memorial

Sir Michael Hicks Beach received a London memorial from banking houses and mercantile interests urging no changes to the circulating medium without Parliament and public discussion. It notes Canadian Bankers Association resolutions against bimetallism and warns that India’s closed mints require no retrograde action unless benefiting India.

London Michael Hicks-Beach Canadian Bankers’ Association India

Man Arrested on Indecent Assault Charge in Charles Town

After a two day search Division 15 officers arrested William Cass on indecent assault charges on Winthrop Street. Victims are two girls aged 5 and 7. Cass is married, living on Winthrop Street, and is described as having one arm.

Division 15 William Cass Winthrop Street Charlestown Case

Victim of Conductor Spite In New York Street Crash

Miss Norah Curtin rebuked a New York cable car conductor for carelessness and was then injured when the car jolted forward. She fell to the asphalt, suffering a skull fracture, as bystanders pleaded with the crew to stop. Doctors at Manhattan Hospital report she is dying.

New York Norah Curtin Manhattan Miss Curtin Nana

London Newspapers Debate Bimetallism Memorials

The Times Daily News and Standard comment on anti bimetallic memorials presented to the Chancellor of the Exchequer. They urge the government to avoid rash changes and warn of currency scarcity in India since the mints closed.

London The Times, Daily News and Standard India

Closing Argument in Luetgert Trial Ends

Ex-Judge Vincent, chief defense counsel, pleads against convicting Luetgert on circumstantial evidence. He argues Louise Luetgert may have wandered away and questions the motive involving the servant girl. He notes jury will hear on rings experts and soap making with one court session left before jury deliberation expected Tuesday.

Chicago Vincent Luetgert Ary Stemmering Louise Luetgert Deneen Tuesay

Decker Turns Poker Bluff to Aid Rescue in San Francisco

In San Francisco on O'Farrell Street the Decker party staged a poker bluff to mislead authorities while rescuing Miss Cisneros. Police involvement began when a guard noted matches as stakes. The trick drew laughter until two innocents and another inmate from Casa de Recojidas vanished.

New York Cisneros Mr. Decker O’farrel Street Decker Casa de Recojidas

Donovan Declares Bryan Democrat Nomination For Senate

East Boston Alderman William J. Donovan filed yesterday as an independent candidate for the Senate from the third Suffolk district. He designates himself a Bryan Democrat, sparking a dispute over party naming with supporters of Representative Rourke and the regular Democratic nomination. The campaign hinges on which Bryan Democrat designation may appear on the ballot and whether the party name exists after Thursday’s 5 p.m. deadline.

William J. Donovan Boston Senate Suffolk Donovan Friends of Rourke George Fred Williams Bryan-Democratic

Gorman Offers to Step Down if Sun backs Democratic Ticket

United States Senator Gorman issues an open letter to Edwin Abell of the Baltimore Sun offering to relinquish Maryland Democratic leadership if Abell will support the party in upcoming state and legislative campaigns. He hints at pursuing another Senate term if needed for Democratic success and defends civil service tariff and ballot reform views while noting the Sun’s opposition was opinion based.

Baltimore United States Gorman Edwin &. Abell Baltimore Sun Maryland The Sun

Two More Sanphy Brothers Arrested in Lynn Case

Benjamin Sanphy and Fred Sanphy aged 20 and 26 of 994 Tremont street were arrested in Lynn for complicity in the assault on William Sanphy who was shot and wounded by Patrolman Patrick Leahy on West Springfield street. Six arrests total. John McGuinness also detained after a prior disorderly conduct arrest and knife incident with Patrolman Burns.

Benjamin Sanphy Fred Sanphy Tremont Street William Sanphy Patrick Leahy Station 6 West Springfield Street Lynn Boston Station 5 Leahy John McGuinness Hurns Station 2 McGuinness Burns

Ninth Infantry Rifle Shoot at State Range

Worcester units led by G Company with the highest score of 410 at the State range rifle shoot. The Ninth Infantry M V M posted a regimental total higher than 1896, beating four previous winners. Other scores: H Natick 407 A Boston 878 I Lawrence 372 K Clinton 855 M Lowell 328 M Boston 802 B Boston 20 L Boston 284 H Boston 254 Boston 210.

Walnut Hill Ninth Infantry State Range Worcester Natick Boston Lawrence Clinton Lowell

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