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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1901
Page
3
Salem Oct 16 City Marshal John W. Hart rejects Mayor Hurley’s accusations against the force saying there is no discipline problem or favoritism. Hurley camps at City Hall urging voters as he predicts another election win.
The British Naval and Military Association Veterans arrived from Boston to greet the Duke and Duchess of York. The Seventy-first Regiment led by Col Loggie, Clan MacKenzie members, St Andrew’s Society, and locals welcomed them at the pier. Consul Blunt accompanied to the Victoria Hotel as crowds cheered. An address to the Duke and Duchess is planned for tomorrow at 8 PM.
The British veterans of the New England States led by Lieutenant Colonel Alexander P. Graham arrived at Digby on October 16. Mayor Let teney and councillors greeted them with speeches and a warm reception. The party, with the Digby Cornet Band, marched to the steamer Prince Rupert for travel to St John.
Boston newsboys gather for a dance in Pie Alley to raise funds for James Quinn known as Baller to buy him an artificial limb after he lost a leg. Proceeds from the event will support his reconstruction.
A complimentary dinner for Mr. R Pond general manager of the Union Mutual Life Insurance Company was held at Young's last ringing with about 26 friends present Mr D N Holway presiding The New England Confectioners Club met at Young's Hotel for its annual gathering and elected officers FPresident F E Clark first vice president Edwin Fobes second vice president Charles I Simes treasurer Charles A Mayo secretary George B Farrington About 60 members and their friends attended with President Clark presiding.
Boxing notes from New York report Kid McCoy leaving for England aboard the Oceanic with Louis Parker after failed match assurances from San Francisco. McCoy plans a physical culture institute and rival boxing club to the National Sporting Club as Matty Matthews and Tom West eye England matches. Oscar Gardner loses on a foul to Clarence Ritchie in St. Louis.
The Murray and Irwin team from the City League beat their counterparts from the Twentieth Century League in a three game set last evening. City League scores were 414 454 484 while Twentieth Century posted 415 449 432.
Repairs on the East Boston South Merry ferry terminals continue with two new piers built. One wharf is finished and a head house will be constructed later. Work began last June and is expected to finish within a month.
In a brisk afternoon card, Harvard edged Wesleyan 16 to 0 at Soldiers Field after a listless first half. Key drives by Mackay Kernan and Graydon produced two Harvard touchdowns, with Knowles adding a third after a sharp passing and running sequence.
Yale dominated Bowdoin with 45 points as Hart and Wilhelms starred in a relentless attack. Chadwick and Fox contributed with multiple TDs, while De Baulles fumbled thrice for Bowdoin. Referees Dr Wurree and Bly officiated a fast 20 minute halves game in New Haven.
The University of Virginia football team played Pennsylvania in Philadelphia on October 16, but the Quakers won 6 to 0. Virginia faltered early, especially at the ends, as PSU pushed downfield and secured the opening touchdown.
Princeton defeated Dickinson 23 to 0 in Princeton New Jersey. De Witt scored two touchdowns and a field goal while McCord added one as Princeton dominated most of the game despite fumbles and punting. Shiffer and McCord starred on defense with solid linebacking.
Williams varsity defeated Massachusetts Agricultural College 17 to 0 on Weston Field this afternoon. Williams led with a strong offense and shut out the visitors, securing the win in a clear home-field performance.
Dorchester High defeats Hyde Park High 6 to 2 on the Dorchester town field. A 45 yard run by Haod sparked Dorchester’s touchdown and Fish, Wolff, Haod, and Tucker starred for Dorchester while Merrill, Jolioyt and Mams led Hyde Park.
Phillips Exeter College defeats Boston College 17 to 0 in a camp game. Exeter shows improved offense and defense with two second half touchdowns on line plunges. McDermott shines for BC while Lemis and Moore score Exeter touchdowns and Cooney kicks two extra points. Time 20 and 15 minute periods.
Boston College Preparatory lost to Boston High School on Locust Street yesterday afternoon. Neither side scored in the first half as 800 spectators attended. The home team saw Sheehan O'Brien and McIntire excel, while Fahey Riley Murphy and Montes stood out for BC Prep in their season debut.
English High beat Mechanic Arts High 17 to 6 after noon yesterday at Franklin Field. Barnstead scored on a yard dash and Connolly added a second English High TD. Green led the winners with heavy line play as Chase Sullivan and others starred for Mechanic Arts. Kennedy and Hinckley kicked goals after touchdowns. Referee Curtis. Time halves 15 minutes.
Will Leyburn won the 2:08 pace at Lexington after a heat by The Admiral. Cambria Maid captured the 2:14 class pace with Wilkes contesting the stretch. Walter Keim, favorite, took the 2:14 trot in straight heats with a steady drive as the ok was fast.
Walter J. Travis of Garden City L I led the field at the Westbrook Invitation Tournament on Long Island. He completed 36 holes in 160 strokes, setting a course record as sixteen players qualified for the main prize and four remained for the consolation cup. Tomorrow Knapp meets Seeley in match play.
In Allston two second round matches of the feee handicap tournament were decided at the Allston Golf Club with Rollins defeating Weitz 2 up, Tyler beating Quigley 1 up, and Latham defeating Southworth 2 up. At Kenilworth two President's cup matches were played with Bates-best Brett 8 up 2 to go and Baldwin defeating Swan 6 up 4 to go. remaining matches set for next Saturday.
Al pha Golf Club ladies played for the Florence Hill cup with results led by Miss Alice Teel at 54 net. Miss Elizabeth Colman 58 net and Miss Alice Winn 60 net followed. Arlington Juniors defeated Boston English High School 6 up in a separate team match.
Oakley defeated the Country Club by 14 holes in a team match on the Oakley Onks course as part of the Women's Golf Association of Boston series in Watertown.
In West Newton at the Brae-Burn links the Concord and Brae-Burn Golf Club teams of the Women's Golf Association met this afternoon. Brae-Burn won the match four up over Concord.
Cars are expected to depart the city early as clear weather favors an exodus to Narragansett Park for the Rhode Island Automobile Club gathering. Notables Fournier and possibly A C Bostwick are rumored to attend with enthusiasts including John L. French Ralph Lewis and several doctors. The 46 mile run typically takes about two and a half hours with races set for 2 pm.
Providence R I October 16 The Rhode Island Automobile Club announced a large attendance at Narraansett Park races. Willie K Vanderbilt reported a broken gas box on Red Devil but hopes to race. Foxhall Keene Henri Vournier and Albert C Bostwick enter. Fournier may not race with Bostwick but will meet Keene. The management may arrange a pursuit race between Bostwick and Keene.
At Worcester Driving Company’s event, top picks Wanda Rex Wilkes Knott and Bebe Knott were upset in multiple heats. Harry J E Follett’s horse won the 2:29 pace, with Jenni Hale taking the 27 class trot, marks and times listed for each event.
The Brown University interclass meet ends tied between seniors and freshmen, with freshmen winning the post meet football rush 1 to 0 after 80 minutes. Parade of over 100 celebrants follows as seniors and juniors place behind.
George Tincler told the Post sporting room he will meet Tom Williame in a four mile race on October 26. Tincler will be at the Post office tonight at 8 o clock to finalize the match.
Lynn October 16 The W C T U convention debates Judge Dewey’s dictionary definition of drunkenness as overcome or frenzied by liquor. Leaders Lucy Livermore Harrington Stuckenberger Fessenden Hunt argue the ruling misdefines drunkenness and could hinder law enforcement and youth protection.
Amateur sprinting cyclists Charles McConnell and L Robert Lake vacation at Medfield estate of Fred L Partridge. W K Vanderbilt Jr may not race if car repairs miss today’s Providence event. Waltham factory reorganization signals Metz retirement with Louis Geyler named manager. Boston club merger debated over name with exclusivity aim. Century race to Providence from Copley Square set for Sunday, medals from Newark. Charlestown Wheelmen half century run to Acton planned next Sunday.
Otto Stricker of 420 Howard street West Roxbury narrowly escaped death about 6 30 last night while exercising his trotter on Warren street. The horse bolted toward Whit ing street as an inward bound street car passed. The car struck the horse with force knocking it several feet and threw Stricker to the ground sustaining severe bruises. The horse died an hour later.
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