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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1901
Page
3
Harvard authorities urged by the Crimson to teach singing for the football season in Cambridge. A special section will coach undergraduates to harmonize during games as Yale fans chant Boola. Harvard plans new stanzas to General Grant and Our Director to back players and gain yards.
Yale star guard Richard Sheldon will miss the season with kidney trouble and has returned to New York. Doctors warn he may be sidelined for several months, with Goss and Gloss expected to fill his guard duties for the team.
London stewards of the National Hunt Club extended the Jockey Club’s sentence on Lester Reiff to all their meetings, broadening penalties beyond the initial ruling.
Richard Crocker horse sale at Newmarket features Harrow at 510 guineas Altaloma 350 guineas Corrigan buys Aklgar 410 guineas and Dunlop once a 4000 guineas yearling sells to Corrigan for 2 guineas News confirms prices and bidders at the auction.
George Tindler and Tom Williams of Somerville were matched at the Post sporting room for a four mile race this Saturday October 26. The event carries a one dollar side stake with Fred J. Hutchings named as stakeholder and both runners have deposited to bind the match.
George Godfrey a veteran colored pugilist died at his Revere home after a short illness. He fought to the end saying he would die fighting. He was 53, leaves a wife and six children, and a comfortable income. Funeral set for Sunday at 2 p m from 4385 Beach street Revere.
Rob Roy pays tribute to George Godfrey, famed heavyweight nicknamed Old Chocolate, detailing his career from early days with Captain Cooke and Dave Blanchard to bouts with Jack Ashton Peter Jackson and Maher. The piece notes his illness, family, estate value, and ties to a Tremont Row boxing school now led by Jim Godfrey.
Harvard fall handicap track meet at Soldier Field features freshmen from Andover and preparatory rivals Fry Scheuber and Schick in events from 100 to 220 yard dashes and hurdles. Notable entries include Fisher, Robbins, Lightner, Mitchell, and Colwell with Scheuber favored in hurdles and sprint events.
A letter from B H Benton details promoter misdeeds in St John New Brunswick showing gold bricking by Jack Bonner and Al Weinig fights. It exposes promoter Billy Keefe arranging dubious matches and using false names to lure Boston boxers. The column mocks promoter tactics and questions boxing integrity with references to Byers Woods Kelley and McCarthy conduct.
The RBbarvs defeated the Skeletons yesterday on Soldiers Field by 11 to 1 to claim the scrub baseball cup offered to Tar vard players by E. A. and A. JF. Eustis.
In Northampton A Supreme Court ruling finds Dennis O'Brien served imprisonment in vain for a June incident at a racecourse. His lawyer vows a relief bill for compensation as the case faces possible further action. Also, Ursula abointe awarded damages against Boston Maine railroad for injuries at Belchertown station after a fall as the train started.
Walter J Travis amateur golf champion for two years smashed records at Westbrook Golf Club near Great River Illinois. He set medal play scoring marks with 159 for 56 holes and 154 for 36 holes in match play. Louis Livingston Jr and Cheries H Seeley advanced to the semi finals as Travis and Livingston loom as likely finalists.
At a Yacht Racing Association of Marschaertts gathering at Youngs, amendments were passed on flags during races and season end date set for the first Monday in September. An amendment to allow racing only in a yacht's own class failed.
Lipton spoke in Chicago explaining why Americans distance the English in trade. He said Americans win foreign trade by selling needs to people and English try to force wants. He predicted President Roosevelt will pursue a policy that maintains good feeling between English speaking nations.
Sir Thomas Lipton wires Boston officials that he cannot visit due to engagements in London and must sail by Tuesday or Wednesday. He expresses regret and says he hopes to visit at a not distant date. The note is addressed to Charles E. Adams of the Massachusetts State Board of Trade.
Services for the Knights of Columbus of Massachusetts were held at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross with over 1000 attendees. The Rev Father Supple of Cambridge presided, with Father Harrigan and Father Cudahy assisting. the service included rosary sermon and benediction.
In Newton on October 17 the All Newton championship first round concluded with winners including Ww. kL. See F. WW. Hovey A. E. Woolf Co. H. Watson and A. J. Wellfectron DP. W. White temore EK. M. Noyes PY. Gilbert. On Newton Golf Club links a handicap mixed foursomes tourney saw Mrs. A. T. Clark and B. Cobb break the course record by nine holes with a 49 on 14 holes due to weather.
Mrs. Tilly Young of Montreal captured the first Canadian ladies golf championship in Montreal on October 17.
Cold west wind and wet track delayed events at Lexington. Favorites won the 2:10 pacing and the West stake in straight heats. Council Chimes led all heats in its win. Leola and Galbetor won the 2:18 trot, with unfinished late races due to darkness.
Philip Brown, famed bowler who lost sight in both eyes, will soon be feted in a testimonial organized by his friends and the Wire Workers' Union of which he was an active member. Charles Hedee of urruth's alleys on Hanover Street will supply tickets for supporters.
Harry Corbett brother of James J. Corbett was chosen to referee the Jeffries Ruhlin fight set for November 15 in San Francisco.
Harvard athletic practice at Soldiers Field features a tackle back formation aimed at a strong finish this season. Cutts and Jayden shine as the squad drills signals, then lines clash in a 10 minute scrimmage with the first and second elevens in sharp, hard rushing action en route to West Point.
Roxbury Latin defeated Roxbury High 18 to 0 in Franklin Field, earning its second win of the series. Holmes Jenks and Wendell scored touchdowns. Grant kicked all three goals. Key players included Ogilby and Grant for Latin and Amsbury Houghton Williams for the high school.
Franklin Field crowd kept clear for Roxbury High Roxbury Latin game with Sergeant Stone praised for crowd control. Dorchester A A meets Y M C A on Dorchester town field tomorrow. Dorchester A A practice tonight. captain Maguire seeks uniformed players and a heavy guard. Harvard heads to West Point. Yale Bowdoin game shocks fans 45 to 0. Dorchester asks park dept to light field for evening practice using skating-venue lights. Williams Dartmouth game at Newton attracts large crowd with Heston graduates present. special trains from Hanover and Terminal Station set for 2 10 PM departure.
The Inteenderts beat the Rossindeles in four straight games at Murray. Final tallies show Rosindales with 1147 total points across four games while Inteenderts posted strong shooting percentages and steady scoring.
On request of former Governor Rontyvell, the lecture he was to deliver in Pate Hfa l Mondey, Det. Ll, has been postponed. The talk was to address The Larlivemest of American Labor.
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