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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1907
Page
10
Harvard students and supporters travel from Cambridge to Baltimore for Saturdays clash with the Navy at Annapolis. A light signal drill awaits at the Baltimore Country Club, followed by the trip to Annapolis next morning.
The Indian long distance runner Longboat asks Toronto city officials to redirect a 5090 prize awarded for winning the Boston Marathon on April 19 toward building a modest house for his aged mother. He is praised for his clean health and aims to compete in the London Olympic Marathon next year.
Members of the Atlantic Yacht Club discuss sponsoring an international race with Sir Thomas Lipton as a potential competitor. Richard Weil relayed the proposal from Frederick Thompson and expressed optimism Lipton would enter if no insurmountable obstacles arise.
Packy McFarland, praised by Battling Nelson as a rising lightweight, scored a nine round win over Joe Galligan in Indianapolis signaling his climb toward top ranks. Promoters in California and managers in San Francisco and Los Angeles weigh a Chicago bout with George Memsie while New England hosts a hot lightweight scene led by Jimmy Briggs and challengers Donohue O'Brien and Deshler.
Chicago Oct 17 Some gloom over the Maroons as Coach Stagg may be hindered by rheumatism and miss key work for the Illinois game. He was absent yesterday and Zedek and Speik led the preparations for the weekend clash.
Ninety seven years ago today J O'Brien of Philadelphia resisted a large offer to fake a fight. Jim O Connell, Harvard tackle, is named football official for the Holy Cross Vermont game next Saturday. Photographs show athletes in vigorous action while a vending crew remains constant. The college game remains tied to faculty influence despite expert complaints.
A quirky line from a sports column notes a stubborn complication in the game, likening it to a vermiform appendix and suggesting a surgical fix, though recognizing that would not suit the moment. The remark frames athletic resolve against an awkward, humorous obstacle.
Chicago reports the American Association the largest minor league is ready to pull out of the national agreement this winter. Owners say they gain no benefit from the alliance and feel bound by organized baseball. Chicago would be a focal point if the revolt proceeds as plans call for a north side ballpark in the city. Cantillon, owner of the Minneapolis franchise, denounces the conditions as binding serfdom.
President Dovey said he opposes a bench manager and favors a player who can serve as manager for the Boston Nations. The fate of Fred Tenney as manager or first baseman remains unsettled with fans split and Dovey offering no firm comment.
Charles S. Henshaw using the Columbus-Stanhope runabout vastNew England mileage with an electric car. He drove Boston to Gloucester and back covering 74 miles. The odometer later read 101 miles before stopping. This marks the first public long distance achievement for an electric automobile.
In Lectionton Kentucky Oct 1 Codero wins the third race by a wide margin while Tempus Fugit falters at the start and trails the field. Margaret O. secures the next three positions as Codero leads through the heats with the second heat showing Codero in second place after the initial burst.
Shute defeated Worcester 200 to 140 in the fourth game of the New England amateur championship at the Imperial Billiard Room. Ben Laurie beat Harry Manuel 83 to 50 in the ninth game of the three cushion tournament at Hub Billiard Palace. Maxine Thomas to meet Albert G. Cutler tonight.
Yale varsity scored three quick touchdowns in 15 minutes with Bobby Burch the standout on a 45 yard kickoff. Philbin and Murphy added scores as Yale dominated the second string. Coaches eyed the upcoming Yale West Point clash and Fittorys planned a secret signal drill for next week.
A Cleveland newspaper item discusses Bob Unglaub potentially leaving Boston for Cleveland in a trade involving Stovall. It notes Cleveland’s owners favor Stovall, questions a deal, and suggests Bradley could fill first base if George Perrin moves to third.
A compiled list of notable sports results including Cincinnati Baseball Club’s 17 2 win over Philadelphia Athletics at Cincinnati, rifle and jumping marks at Washington and Worcester, and early World Series play between St Louis Browns and Chicago club. Also notes draws and knockout outcomes in boxing and other regional events across Baltimore, Kansas City and Philadelphia.
Detroit Tigers star Hughey Jennings rejects vaudeville offer in Toledo. He plans rest at a Virginian sanitarium after Baltimore Old Home Week, then resume law practice in Baltimore and not pursue acting.
The sophomores won the Dartmouth interclass athletic meet in Hanover with 42 points. Freshmen were second with 38, juniors third with 24, and seniors fourth with 22. Freshmen won the freshman sophomore relay race.
Yale and West Point loom as the headline clash after Annapolis’ ragged shows and Harvard practice. Navy tied St John’s while Harvard prepares for Annapolis with a light signal practice at the Baltimore Country Club before the trip. The Harvard squad listed players including Apollo nio Burr Butt Cutting Fish Forster Gilbert Gilmore Grant Gray Hoar Stouston Inches Wennard Macdonald Newhall Nourse Parker M C Peirce W Peirce Rand Robinson Starr Waterbury Bird Brock and Lockwood.
Cadets train hard for Yale game with scrimmage against scrubs showing the varsity scoring twice and maintaining pressure. Fowler reenters lineup for punt work. Stearns sits with ankle concern as Forbes drives the drive from the 10 yard line. Officials listed include Morrica as field judge and Whiting as referee.
In the Knights of Columbus bowling league at Somerset, Valladolid Council claimed high honors by sweeping Dedham Council 3–0. Brighton defeated Wal tham and St. John swept Elm Hill while Lexington beat Santa Maria as various individual scores were posted.
The Gas league series continued with close bowling as the Collectors edged their opponents in a rolloff. Commercial Point defeated the Jobbers while the Meter Repairers took two of three from Brookline and Central Station also won in similar fashion.
In Rockland Maine Joe Walcott of Boston defeats Billy Payne of Philadelphia after a late knock out. Payne was down four times in the six round match as Walcott delivered repeated body blows. The referee, Dr G G Crockett, threw Walcott through the ropes during a clinch before Walcott climbed back in and finished Payne for the count.
Roxbury High football captain Walter McCarthy suffers a severe injury in Wednesday's game against Mechaneic Arts High School, forcing him to retire from play. The incident ends his season amid team uncertainty and medical evaluation.
The athlete remains under medical supervision and is likely to miss games for about three weeks due to injury. A doctor’s care is continuing as recovery progresses.
William Olsson, promoter of Sweden's America's Cup challenge, was summoned to the palace by Prince Gustave Adolph to discuss the proposed challenge. The prince is said to have promised a large subscription.
Cleveland report notes Western Reserve University coach J. H. Rush uses a camera to record football plays as they occur. The device provides clear proof of faulty technique, allowing players to study and correct errors by comparison.
About 120 golfers competed at Brookline Country Club for the open handicap tournament. P. W. Whittemore of the home club shot 73 to take top honors, the lowest score ever in a country club event. B. W. Cochran of Baltimore was the runner up with 79.
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