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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1902
Page
3
Harvard led Yale by Wesleyan like scores in the first half at Soldiers Field yesterday, but allowed the guests to score in the second half and failed to add another point to its total. In the opening period Harvard played brilliantly, reaching 85 points by five touch.?
Lexington, Ky October 15 Onward Silver son of Onward and Sylvan Maid ran two miles on the Kentucky Breeders Association track in 4 29 ½ breaking the American two mile record of 4 32 set by Greenlander in 1893 Hudson drove the sulky while Onward Silver had a running mate First mile was 2 14 flat The race card included two stakes with notable times and winners including Wal nut Hill Farm cup and Sir Albert I in the 2 08 pace
Carlton R Mabley arrived at 6 30 p m in front of the Automobile Club of America after beating the Boston to New York record in 11 hours 59 minutes. His 15 horsepower C G V machine shattered the previous mark as he traveled from New York to Boston in 13 hours 40 minutes, outpacing Vanderbilts earlier runs.
Harvard and Wesleyan played a hard scrimmage with Harvard utilizing a new tandem play. King starred on offense and defense, powering through the line and tackling a runner. Final score shows Harvard 35 Wesleyan 5 with Stillman and Leatherbee scoring multiple touchdowns.
Yale football dominated Vermont with four first half touchdowns and two more in the second, as a large crowd watched in New Haven. Vermont, hampered by injuries, had five players down at times while Yale used a substitute lineup in a brief second half.
Harvard led early then used a strong first half to build a lead and a late surge by the substitutes failed to crack Wesleyan. Key plays included Marshall's 83 and Kernan’s 88 yard runs, Leatherbee and Stillman scoring, and a first half drop kick by Marshall.
Amherst defeated Holy Cross 29 to 5 at Amherst on October 14. The team’s best show was its interference, aided by Biram’s 65 yard run after a key assist. Amherst scored a touchdown in two minutes. Holy Cross fought hard but fell short.
Amherst outpaced Holy Cross in a football bout, four straight touchdowns by Amherst, with Reed adding a field goal. Scoring: Amherst 20, Holy Cross 5. Touchdowns by Biram three, Lewis, Pierce. goals from touchdowns by Lewis four. Reed field goal. Time two 20-minute halves. Officials: McCabe umpire, Haskell referee.
Tufts defeated Worcester Polytechnic Institute by 18 to 0 yesterday afternoon on Tufts Oval. Five regular Tufts players were out due to injuries suffered in the Dartmouth game last Saturday, leaving the team short-handed.
At Locust Street Grounds Dorchester South Boston High wins 10 to 0 over Boston College Prep. Redding scores a touchdown and McIntyre kicks field goal after a second half only scoring. Hunt McIntyre and Gagan star for South Boston while Marron Murphy and McCarthy excel for the Prep. Time 15 and 20 minute halves.
Hanover Oct. 15 The Dart has debarred South Athletic Council Turner Marquess and Lindsay from all intercollegiate contests during the year These three men entered Dartmouth this year from western and southern colleges They are among the best on the football squad and their loss weakens the eleven
Princeton defeated Haverford 30 12 in an afternoon game. Burke ran 5 yards for a touchdown while Foulke Hart and Kafer powered the line. Haverford showed grit in the first half before Princeton pulled ahead.
Black Sand captured the Czarewitch Stakes with Congratulation second and Rightful third after seventeen starters. King Edward watched races in rain at Egerton House early morning then attended the course. W. C. Whitney's Elizabeth M. won the Kennett plate while Spectrum took the Select stakes. Johnny Reiff rode Doux Pays, with a suspension pending from the French Jockey Club.
Automo bile Club of America contestants gathered in New Haven for the final reliability run to New York City. The 69 starters from New Haven took the line at 9 o clock, with sparring for leading positions and one delayed vehicle from J C Chase noted as not registered at this control.
In last night’s Criterion Athletic Club program in Boston the top bout saw Twin Sullivan of Cambridge defeat Jimmy Handler of Newark in eight rounds after a six round showcase where Handler faded and was stopped by referee Dan Nonnelly. Earlier, Powers of South Boston and Schindler of the West End drew in six rounds. Martin Riley of Fall River and Joe Handler produced eight rounds of strong action with Handler taking the lead late.
Annapolis naval cadets defeated St Johns College 10 to 0 in a windy afternoon game. St Johns were lighter and kept scoreless in the first half as Leillant’s defense stymied the middies. In the second half Halsey and Smith scored touchdowns for Annapolis, Belknap missing both extra points.
The University of Pennsylvania trounced Gettysburg College 36 to 0 in Philadelphia on October 15, with Penn scoring consistently and maintaining a shutout against the visiting Bullets.
Columbia blanked Swarthmore 24 to 0 at the Polo Grounds in New York. The victory contrasted with Princeton and Pennsylvania games against the same opponent, highlighting Columbia’s surprising football form this afternoon.
A local boxing gossip item recalls a town laugh over a misattributed image. A photo published as Jimmy Handler instead resembled Wild Bill Hanrahan, highlighting a copy error from Elm Street and the rube stereotype in authority.
A reader from Heston questions the Post relief efforts after reporting a Dorchester immigrant woman lacking coal, provisions, and funds. He asks what the $55,000 relief fund is for if not to aid worthy cases and urges help for immediate needs.
A Boston area boxing column disputes Cambridge meeting claims and mentions boxers, managers, and tickets in circulation. It notes no license exists for boxing in the state and references figures like Joe Reed and Miah Murray. The piece previews upcoming bouts at the Eureka Athletic Club and Quaker City Athletic Club, and lists local boxers seeking matches and entries for an amateur tournament.
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