Harvard appoints Robert C Watson coach of crew for three years
Robert Clifford Watson class of 69 at Harvard is named head coach for three years by Harvard athletic committee. He will coach without pay and implement a defined system aiming to return Harvard to a winning rowing program as Captain Fennessy leads the crew.
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Robert Clifford Watson
Harvard
Fennessy
Watson
Harvard Aquatics
Mr. Bancroft
Cambridge
Bancroft
Mr. Watson
Yale
Boston
New York
Brooks
Starvard
J. J. Storrow
Water Street
Ames
Harvard to Meet Amherst at Soldiers Field This Afternoon
Harvard and Amherst collide at Soldiers Field at 4 PM with Harvard aiming for a strong showing. Amherst, missing no big games yet, faces a tough test and Harvard weighs lineup changes including Doucette Wheeler and Mackie returning to the field with Waters backing the line.
Free consultations offered by Mrs Dr H E Mümler Smeric
A medical specialist at 603 Massachusetts Avenue corner Shawmut Avenue announces two weeks of free consultations to benefit the public.
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DR. He
Massachusetts Av
Cor
Shawmut Av
Amherst Player Injured Forces Out of Harvard Game
Captain Pratt of the Amherst football team sprained his knee during practice and will miss the Amherst at Harvard game in Cambridge tomorrow. His brother J T Pratt is expected to start at quarterback.
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Harvard
Amherst
Soldiers Field
Doucette
Wheeler
Wrenn
Hayes
Dunlop
Brewer
Varsity
Whittren
Waters
Hallowell
Mackie
Emmons
Crimson
Moulton
Creeccees Manahan
Tyler Hartwell
Hall Wrenn, Borden
Pratt Heavoes
Johnstone Dunlop
Cocvceesse Whitney GC. Brewer
Deering
Pratt
Cambridge
J. T. Pratt
Yale Princeton Game Date Remains With Princeton
Yale in New Haven says no game on Thanksgiving or December 1 due to Harvard clash. Princeton holds final decision on whether Yale Princeton happens this year with December 6 proposed by Yale. Trainer Murphy denies Beard’s suspension and says Beard will return after knee injury heals.
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New Haven
Conn
Princeton
Yale
College
Harvard
Springfield
Michael Murphy
Beard
Hinckey
Poughkeepsie
Princeton Men Demand Independence Over Yale Thanksgiving Game
Newark reports quote the Princeton Club of Newark urging Princeton to resist Yale dictates on the Yale game. The committee insists on a Thanksgiving Day contest or none, calling Yale’s stance impertinent. Princeton management says they would schedule the game on Thanksgiving if possible, but Yale has not consented.
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Newark
N. J
Princeton Club
Princeton
Yale
Munn
Yale Declines Thanksgiving Football With Princeton
Yale manager Cable states Princeton will not play Yale on Thanksgiving. Beard, injured by a Williams game blow, is ill in Poughkeepsie and will not rejoin the team this year. Rumors say Beard faced possible appendicitis.
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New Haven
Conn
Cable
Yale
Princeton
Beard
Poughkeepsie
Williams
Harvard Freshmen Beat Hopkinson 24 to 0 in Season Opener
The Harvard freshmen defeated Hopkinson 24 to 0 in their first game of the season. Harvard's heavy line dominated, while Hopkinson struggled with light players and limited gains through the center. The freshmen excelled in interference and opened the season with a decisive victory.
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Harvard
Hopkinson
The Big Race at Mystic Park
Mystic Park hosts a landmark trotting clash as Alix and Directum, both track records holders, prepare for a crown duel next Saturday. Enthusiasts note Alix’s solid conditioning and Directum’s swift workouts with expert opinion predicting the greatest race trotted, possibly erasing all records.
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Mystic Park
Alix
Directum
Mystic
Salisbury
John A. Goldsmith
Budd Doble
M. BE. MccHenry
John, Kelley
Edwin D. Either
Jay-Eye-See
Kremlin
Charles M. Jewett
New England Breeders’ Association
Harry Loper
D. J. Campau
Detroit Driving Park
Saugus Glosing Meet Opens In Cold Franklin Park
The Saugus race meet at Franklin Park drew about 2000 spectators despite cold windy conditions. Jubilee won the 2:32 class in three straight heats with Athelia Prince second. S X Boy dominated the 2:18 class after an early scare, finishing in three straight heats with Maud Elenda close behind. The 2:25 class could not be completed today and was postponed to finish, with Lady Jefferson initially favored but Newport prevailing after two heats.
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Saugus
Franklin Park
Jubilee
Athelia Prince
S. X. Boy
Maud Elenda
Lady Jefferson
Newport
Impetuous Wins Close Melrose Stakes at Cumberland Park
Impetuous edged Oakland Baron to win the Melrose stake for two year olds at Cumberland Park in 2 15 4, tying the track record. McDowell & Son of Lexington own the victorious filly with McHenry as driver. Rubinstein won the 2:35 pace and Alar took the 2:23 trot.
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Nashville
Tenn
Cumberland Park
Melrose Stake
Oakland Baron
Ethel Wynn
Impetuous
Silicon
McDowell & Son
Lexington
McHenry
Rubinstein
Alar
Crit Davis
Helen Layborn
Trevillian
Mocking Bird
Prince Herschel
Venture
Patti D
Angie D
Belmont Driving Club Opens With Close Finishes
Belmont Park Philadelphia October 16 The Belmont Driving Club fall meeting opened with eight in the 2:18 pacing class Sheriff a favorite Lutie Strathmore wins first two heats Crafty takes next two Lutie Strathmore wins heat five and race Nine in 2:33 class with Marion Wilkes and Perreto favored Marion Wilkes wins in straight heats
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Philadelphia
Belmont Driving Club
Sheriff
Lutie Strathmore
Crafty
Marion Wilkes
Perreto
Physiognomical Haircutters Offer Ornamenting Beards
Alland Bros at 19 Tremont Row advertise beard care with trims that ornament the head and brighten facial features, promoting a refined grooming style for long beards.
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Alland Bros
Tremont Row
Leading NY racing stables dominate seasonal money total
The 9 season of running races in New York ends with Narragansett Park as the remaining major meet. Gideon and Daly top earnings with about 150,000 dollars from Butterflies and Ramapo, followed by the Keenes at over 80,000, Manhattan Stables, Byron McClelland, the Morrises, and M F Dwyer with others also cashing large sums across Gravesend and New York tracks.
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New York
Narragansett Park
Providence
Gideon
Keenes
Richard F. Croker
Manhattan
Byron McClelland
Henry of Navarre
Morrises
M. F. Dwyer
Gravesend
Coney Island
Sheepshead
Jerome
Morris Parks
Brighton Beach
Saratoga
Ieee
J. A
A. H
D. H. Morris
Oneck
John L. Sullivan Eyes Corbett Fitzsimmons Fight
John L. Sullivan in Philadelphia on October 16 says he plans to challenge the winner of Corbett and Fitzsimmons, believes the bout will be long and hard, with a chance blow or accident deciding it. He notes his 36th birthday and has sworn off liquor.
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Philadelphia
John IL. Sullivan
Corbett-Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons
Corbett
Cook
Remedy CO
Washington F St
Eston
Mass
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Suffolk
Boston
Max Weinbaum
Pedler
Court House
Pemberton Square
John F. Kelly
Commonwealth OF
Salem Admitted to New England Roller Polo League
At a meeting of the executive committee the Salem club was admitted to the league while Fall River was dropped for failure to confirm plans or file the necessary application by the deadline. The circuit will include Boston Providence Pawtucket Lynn New Bedford and Salem.
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New England Roller Polo League
Salem
Fall River
Boston
Providence
Pawtucket
Lynn
New Bedford
Ziegler Sets World Record in Flying Mile Race
Otto Ziegler broke the world's record in Sacramento riding a flying mile with an official time of 1 30 flat.
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Sacramento
Cal
Otto Ziegler
Boston Wins Polo Grounds Football Clash
New York and Boston met at the Polo grounds with Pensey Cook out. Boston dominated the first half and Sunderland opened scoring. In the second half Logan scored for Boston by mistake. Robertson and Con liffe tallied for Boston while Trainer and Connelly scored for New York. Final score Boston 3 New York 2.
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New York
Boston
Polo Grounds
Pensey Cook
Logan
Sunderland
Robertson
Conliffe
Trainer
Connelly
Baltimore Prof Football Team Rout Washingtons 10 to 1
Baltimore defeated the Washingtons 10 to 1 in a professional football game. Manager Schwarz attributed the win to a lineup of mostly imported English players, saying the visitors displayed an exceptional association game.
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Washington
Baltimore
Washingtons
Schwarz
Brooklyn Defeats Philadelphia 8 to 1 in Football Clash
In Brooklyn on October 16, the Brooklyn football team beat Philadelphia 8 to 1 before a large crowd. Brooklyn struck in the first half and again in the second, while Philadelphia struggled offensively though playing stout defense in cold weather.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Philadelphia
Quakers
Harvard Sophomores Triumph 10–0 Over Cambridge Manual Training
The Harvard sophomore eleven defeated Cambridge Manual Training School 10 to 0 yesterday. The Manual Training School presented a strong showing especially in passing, while Harvard showed lack of practice but had notable individual efforts.
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Harvard
Cambridge Manual Training School
Manual Training School
Boxing Gossip and Belt Clash at Bowdoin Square
Manager W A Brady discussed The Cotton King production and glove rule changes while opposing removal of the championship belt. New Orleans seeks a O Donnell vs Hall fight over 3000 purse. O Donnell prefers Maher Smith or Choynski. Kentucky Rosebud vs Star Light 122 pounds for largest purse. Nelse Innes arranged the match with hopes of a two week bout.
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W. A. Brady
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Glonn
Fitz
Corbett
Jack’ Company
New Orleans
Steve O'Donnell
Jim Hall
O’donnell
Peter Maher
Ed Smith
Choynski
Hall
Kentucky Rosebud
Young Starlight
Nelse Innes
Phillips Academy Victorious In Fall Track Handicap
Phillips Academy held its annual fall handicap track tournament at Andover amid wind and darkness causing postponements. Winners included Manning in the one mile bicycle, Dunton in the 100 yard dash and 220 yard hurdles, Laling in the 440, Glynn in shot put, Noble in the one mile walk, and Donahue in the five mile bicycle with Manning second in multiple events.
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Andover
Phillips Academy
Manning
Hilton
Dunton
Barker
J. Marshall
Laling
Potter
Glynn
Saville
Noble
Crouse
Donahue
University Juniors Challenge Freshmen In Baseball Battle
The University juniors and freshmen prepare for a college baseball championship at Franklin Park on Thursday. Freshmen beat sophomores last Friday and juniors, last year's champions, vowed to regain glory. Fair femininity will add interest as freshmen cheerleaders gain fame for their yells and support for the team.
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Te University
Franklin Park
Tech Eleven Faces Unicorns In South End Gridiron Clash
The B A A and Technology football elevens meet on the South End grounds this afternoon at 3 p m. Manager John Graham charges 50 cents admission. Unicorns are in strong form and Tech shows two ties with Exeter as Manahan anchors the line for a tough B A A defense.
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Technology
Unicorn
Tech
Exeter
John Graham
Boylston Cycle Club Dance Draws Large Jamaica Plain Crowd
The Boylston Cycle Club of Jamaica Plain held a dance last night with over 200 couples in attendance. Wright's Orchestra provided the music. Committee members included J. Gunning, A. J. Hanky, W. H. Hannaford, and W. A. Hanneum.
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Jamaica Plain
Boylston Cycle Club
Wright
S&s
Century Run Draws Big Cyclist Turnout to Newburyport
The Press Cycling Club’s century ride to Newburyport drew eighty nine starters with sixty seven finishers. Notable riders included Miss Kirkwood and Mrs J M Savage both long-time century participants. The event began at 6 45 with two groups and faced dust, flats, and a few mishaps though most completed the journey by nightfall.
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The
Press Cycling Club
Newburyport
J. E. Towne
A. W. Pease
Massachusetts
Mr. Neal
Fate
Theo. Rothe
Lynn
Seymour
Finley
Gibson
Columbus Avenue
Dartmouth Street
Beacon Street
Cambridge
West Somerville
Medford
Malden
Linden
Saugus
Salem
Beverly
Ipswich
Rowley
Mose Sheriff
New Hampshire
List of names from election or committee members
A long roster lists individuals including BE G Otis H M Gordon M McFarland Clarence Billings L R Pastrousche EK G Egleston H S Hatch J M Campbell Sheriff Burnham F G Phelps and many others with second party names such as E I F Prior H T Quart strop C F Handing E Barnes and Howard Geldert in an appended group. The fragment suggests a formal attendee or candidate table from a historical meeting or vote.
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Dr. J. Dwyer
D. Boyle
T. J. Dorgan
C. S&s. Abby
C. H. Finley
J. G. Morrisey
W. F. Clark
J. J. McKinnon
W. H. Gibson
Theo Rothe
C. A. Collins
Baldy Cates
C. F. Tappan
E. IF. Prior
A. B. Cannon
H. R. Hamlen
Miss Newman
H. H. Hunnewell
O. C. Neil
Miss Fay
J. Boyle
Ed Martyn
A. K. Peck
Howard Geldert
Bridgton Academy Wins Interscholastic Meet Championship
Bridgton Academy wins the fifth annual Interscholastic Athletic League field meet at Norway Maine, scoring 32 2 8 to Norway High School 35 1 3 and Gould Academy. New records: Eames Gould 16 pound shot 8 ft 4 in. Babb Bridgton high jump 4 ft. hammer 12 pounds 6 ft 3 in. Brown Bridgton broad jump. Breen Norway 1/4 mile bike 29 s.
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Norway
Bridgton
Norway High School
Gould Academy
Bridgton Academy
Eames
Babb
Bickford
Brown
Breen
Back Bay Club Elects Officers and Plans Ball
The Back Bay Social Club elected G. W. Johnson as president, F J Géd ard as secretary, and W. Coleman and Albert Wright as treasurer and vice-president for the coming year. The group also approved arrangements for the second annual ball at Puritan Hall on Monday November 12.
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Back Bay
G. W. Johnson
F.J. Gédard
W. Coleman
Albert Wright
Puritan Hall
Washington Street
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