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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1896

Page

3

Harvard to sharpen for Cornell after mixed army scrimmage

Harvard coaches study the teams weak points after a Saturday scrimmage on Soldiers Field. The varsity and second eleven played full halves with full officials as Harvard works to improve ends and tackling ahead of the Ithaca game.

Harvard Cornell Ithaca Soldiers Field Moulton Graydon Lewis Seaver Mills Ma” Newell Newell Wheeler Cabot Cochrane Newce Dibblee Martin Dunlop Brown Hurley Sullivan Meng Ha Ei L Ory Verlle Tuckerman Bouve Jaffray Burden FB Shaw Lloyd Sargent Aughton Merriman R. Tee L. Warren Richardson Eale Q. Peses B Wadsworth Zyzens H. D Dibblee En Ee Bullivan H. B C. Warren Hurley R. H Irwin-Martin Op F. D F. B Brown Brookline Brookline High School Brookline H Brookline

O Connells to Meet Garryowens for Thanksgiving Gaelic Match

Boston based O Connell Gaelic football team led by Captain James Hayes M J Skinner and M J Quirk paid a deposit at the Post for a Thanksgiving Day contest with the Garryowens of Cambridge. The match is set for 100 a side on grounds to be agreed. a meeting is scheduled at the Post Wednesday at 8 PM to finalize arrangements amid a disputed Gaelic championship.

James Hayes M. J. Skinner M. J. Quirk O’connell Boston Garryewens Cambridge O’connells Garryowen Garryowens

Prizes Announced for Sharp shooters Meeting

The Boston Press Rifle Association will hold its 16th annual shoot at Walnut Hill range in Woburn. Events include team and individual contests for prizes totaling gifts from many sponsors such as Faxon, Al Watts, Trader’s Stock Exchange, and several local firms. The event runs 9:30 am to 5 pm with the team match at 1 pm.

Press Rifle Association Walnut Hill Range Boston Press Rifle Association Woburn Enr Faxon al Watts Cas Boston Stationers’ Association Boston Paper Trade Association Boston Theatre Hugene Tompkins Morris Cair Fromeneral Taylor Traders’ Stock Exchange Dickinson Type Foundry Waltham Comet American Waltham Manufacturing Company Lexington Heights Gardner W. Spencer Smith Bros A. H. Soden J. P. Lovell Arms Company Boston Woven Hose Company Overman Wheel Company Very Cycle Company Fowler Manufacturing Company A. L. Delesdernier Edward Hatch M. Gouls

Blues Beat Yellows In Myopia Polo Practice Match

Hamilton October 19 Blues defeated Yellows 3 goals to 2 after four extra periods in a practice polo match at Myopia Club. Blues lineup included C G Rice F B Fay and G H Norman Jr Yellows featured Morton J Henry Louis Haight H Holmes and R Llassiz.

Hamilton Myopia Polo Club C. G. Rice F. B. Fay G. H. Norman, Jr Morton J. Henry Louis Haight H. Holmes R. Llassiz R. &. Agassiz

Fall triangular shoot set for Harvard Princeton Yale

The event will be at Cambridge on Soldiers Field Harvard Shooting Club with Harvard and Princeton competing while Yale may withdraw due to athletic relations. Weather has disrupted practice and the next Harvard shoot features the founders' cup awarded to the winner after eight titles.

Harvard Princeton Yale Cambridge Soldiers Field Yale Shooting Club

City Bowling League adopts first-half schedules for bottle pins and candles

After a three hours session at the Tavern the City Bowling League set first-half schedules for bottle pins and candle pin tournaments with prizes of 25, 15 and 10 dollars for top overall and variant totals. Peter Kelley and Warren Dow named official scorers as teams vie across dates from Oct 21 to Jan 15.

City Bowling League Peter Kelley Warren Dow Botheagues

Boxing Gossip Signals American Boxers in England Soon

England will be filled with American boxers as about a dozen travel there. Parson Davies plans to bring Jimmy Barry to meet Billy Plimmer at 112 pounds. A bout between Barry and Plimmer could delay Barry’s international title attempt. Hodgkins aims to take Joe Walcott to England this year for big money. The Pick’s hurricane style is set to meet Arthur Callan in London on Oct 28. Credentials of Eddie Connolly and Jimmy Kelly remain unsettled as a Causer clash is clinched for Birmingham on Nov 8.

England Davies Jimmy Barry Billy Plimmer Barry Plimmer Chicago Shelud Howie Hodgkins Joe Walcott Walcott London Jackson Bill Hill Pick Tucre Arthur Callan Eddie Connolly Jimmy Kelly Tom Causer Olympic Birmingham William McCarty Crescent A. C Brockton James Pecci Spike Sullivan New York Paddy Fenton Fitzsimmons Sharkey Martin Julian Frisco Abe Hummel Abe Joe Vendig Vendig Gotham A. C Atlanta Dan Lawrence Amous

Tommy West Wins Knockout in Two Rounds

New York October 19 Tommy West of Boston knocked out Tarantula Bill Smith of El Paso Texas in two rounds before the Union Park Athletic Club of Harlem.

New York Tommy West Boston Tarantula Bill" Smith el Paso Tex Union Park A. C Harlem

Flavin Defeats Shine In West End Wrestling Match

Jack Flavin secured three falls against Peter Shine in a catch es catch can bout at a West End club room with about 200 spectators. Al Norris refereed, Jack Nolan was the timekeeper.

Flavin Shine West End Jack Flavin Peter Shine Will al Norris Jack Nolan

Forced Out from New England Amateur Athletic Union

After months of investigation the Suffolk Athletic Club was asked to withdraw from the New England Association of the Amateur Athletic Union. Discussion centered on alleged improper ties with boxing and amateurism breaches. Delegates from Melrose A C, Worcester City Guards, Riverside Boat Club and others attended. officers were elected and a Worcester indoor meet planned for early next month.

New England Association Amateur Athletic Union of America Suffolk Athletic Club Post Revere House Melrose A. C Suffolk A. C Worcester City Guards Worcester_C Newton A A Fitchburg A. C Riverside Boat Club Cambridgeport Gym East Boston A. A Roxbury A Harry Adams Worcester Board of Governors E. E. Babb James B. Morse W. H. Plummer Adams Enator Maccabe Fast Boston A. A Worcester A. C Messrs. Plummer Babb Messrs James WH. Morse Thomas F. Riley Joseph B. Maccabe New York Plummer Providence A. C Morse N. E. Association Providence A. A Benny Osthues Buckley J. Frank Facey Renny Osthues Mr. Babb Chapin Osthues John F. Moakley

Harvard Tennis Match Highlights Foster Upsets Holt

In a Harvard tennis meet Foster defeats Holt after a tight start. Foster wins 7-9 6-3 6-2 in the singles while Ward beats Farrington and Marvin over Cahn. Whitfield defeats Carleton in a three set thriller and Parke dominates Gray. Doubles result: Pierce and team win 6-3 6-1.

Harvard H. Foster H. J. Holt Holt Foster H. I. Foster H. Ward D. Farrington Ee. Marvin W. Cahn Law H. Whitfield P. Carleton R. J. Parke H. G. Gray Pierce Eee Eee Brownell and Cahn

Missing contractor Hallock Stirs Local Search

Edward F. Hallock a building contractor from Sagamore street Savin Hill left home to tend to business and money to deposit at Mechanic Bank and was last seen on Washington street in the forenoon a week ago. His wife reports he did not tell her where he was going and fears foul play due to uncollected funds.

Edward F. Hallock Hallock Sagamore Street Savin Hill Mechanic Bank Washington Street Allock

Five-Heat Race at Saugus Ends in Unfinished Action

At Saugus track on October 19 two races halted by poor track conditions. In 2:16 class Mack the Vermont favorite faded early, with Hilda S. and Golden Belle close for places. in 2:12 pacing class Prince Alert led Tony Wilcox and Robert Wilkes, but none finished as the program postponed to 12:30 tomorrow before the regular card resumes.

Saugus Mack Vermont Hilda S Hilda 8 Marion Wilkes Golden Belle Eager Prince Alert Robinette Tony Wilcox Robert Wilkes Tony B. H Thought Topsey Billy Ring Cec Cceec Norwood TER Y Las Mambrino Ritzen Reamer B. m Noble Eesaens Dodge Pickie Demarest Dorris Wilkes Durland Phantom Jerry W Spear B. G Crown Prince Walker Ch. m Spangle Bik. H Ames Slumber Br. H Rinehart Prairie Lilly Sterling Relate

Phantom's Game Race at Mystic Park Features Close Finishes

In Medford on Oct 19 at Mystic Park the unfinished race ended with Architect taking the lead late in several heats. Pharon dominated multiple heats including the sixth and seventh, while Artful Maid recovered after early faults. A match race for purse $200 and other heats with purses up to $600 highlighted a crowded card and a postponed second match race to the next morning.

Medford Mystic Park Artful Maid Architect Achitect Fieldmont Pharon Pharon Re Don Millette Blk. H Stellation Gregg Narcissus Autograph Ose Aiken Antenor Porter Almont, Jr Hambletonian Downing Meticheto Ashland Wilkes Onward Durland Tom Young Blackminster Unteer Sterling Landlord Woodward Mase Wilsom Seers Happiness B. m Reamer Cerone B. H Brady Lizzie K

Charitable Irish Society Holds Monthly Meeting at Parker House

The Charitable Irish Society held its regular monthly meeting last evening in the Parker House with over 100 attendees. President John F. Cronan chaired as a committee of fifty was appointed to arrange the ball. Resolutions were adopted on Dennis P. Sullivan, a member of the society.

Charitable Irish Society Parker House John F. Cronan Dennis P. Sullivan Ears Society

Brown laid to rest in Dorchester funeral

A high mass funeral was held for Brown yesterday from the home of his parents at 32 Cottage Street Dorchester. The popular Highland district figure was chief clerk in Boston public institutions and remembered for his genial temper and long service.

Brown W. P. Brown Cottage Street Dorchester Highland District Boston Georges Calvary Ce

Wells Memorial B C hosts social and road race events in Dexter Hall

The Wells Memorial Bicycle Club hosts an 8 PM social at Dexter Hall 987 Washington Street. A ten mile road race is planned for Bridgewater on Saturday October 31 at 3 PM with twenty five prizes including a silver tea set and two gold watches. Entries close October 28 with C J Reynolds. Handicapper Percival assigns marks. Noted riders Henshaw and Barbeau from New York plan a strong amateur triplet team with a 23 inch framed special. Theodore Parker were among finishers in the double century. Metropolitan Wheelmen announce an invitation double century next Sunday with itineraries to Salem Framingham and Newburyport for early morning riding and meals along towns without late sources. Souvenirs include three solid gold sets for century and beyond. Brighton Flyer officials listed with names and roles.

Wells Memorial B. C Dexter Hall Washington Street Bridgewater C. J. Reynolds Percival Henshaw W. A. Barbeau New York Boston Merrimac Roy Anderson Elliott Beaman Theodore Parker Messrs W. S. Ellis E. T. Petersons Jr W. H. Thomas Howard Geldert Metropolitan‘ Wheelmen Weanore and Canton Streets Salem Framingham Newburyport Warren Dow A. Gillespie C. Lee G. Fred Pond C. H. Larson E. P. Burnham F W. Kirk H. Brown F. N Bemis Harry Johnson G A. Darlow Eli Darlow J. A. Darlow

Bryan Attacks Coal Trust in Lima Campaign Stop

Bryan urged flag display on Oct 31 and Nov 3 to honor national pride and free silver goals. He condemned coal interests and urged supporters to vote for preservation of national honor, drawing cheers from several thousand in Lima and Wapakoneta as he spoke on money issues.

Sidney Bryan Lima Hanna Republican National Committee Coal Trust Wapokoneta

Butler Boys Off For England On European Cycling Trip

At Providence depot last evening Tommie and Nat Butler Eddie McDuffee with trainers Ike Poolford and Mr McLeash left for New York to sail for England on the St Paul. A large crowd including Chronograph Club Press Cycling Club members and European agents bid them farewell as two McDuffee Waltham Comets and two more wheels prepare for race use abroad.

Tommie Nat Butler Eddie McDuttee Ike Poolford Mr. McLeash Providence New York England St. Paul Chronograph Club Press Cycling Club Eddie New England Kerrison Percival Billy Corcoran Mrs. Poolford Frank 8. Howe American Waltham Manufacturing Company Mons. de Puy de Seine de Buffalo Paris Mr. McLeash Hias Eddie McDuffee Butlers Stearns Palmer McDuffee Howard Oviatt Simpson Engineering Company Simpson Waltham Howe Oviatt Simpson Company McLeash

Daniel C Casey Withdraws from Ward 17 Race

In a letter from Roxbury, Daniel C Casey declines a bid as a citizens' candidate for the General Court from Ward 17. He cites Democratic unity and loyalty, pledges support for regular nominees Quirk and Norton, and urges fellow Democrats to rally for the party and its chances in the upcoming election.

Frank P. Cahill Free Transfer Club Palmer Street Roxbury Sir Citizens General Court Ward 17 Boston House Messrs Quirk and Norton Daniel C. Casey

Breslin Endorsed for Ward 12 Alderman Seat

At a regular Ward 12 Association meeting, Mr. William J. Breslin was unanimously endorsed for the Board of Aldermen.

Ward 12 Association William J. Breslin Board of Aldermen

Jones's Flag Day Appeal Urges Flag Display

Chicago Oct 19 Chairman Jones of the Democratic national committee calls all Bryan supporters to display the American flag at homes or businesses on Oct 31 in line with the Hanna suggested flag day.

Chicago Jones Democratic National Committee Bryan Hanna United States National Committee Democratic Organization James K. Jones

Bryan Draws Large Crowd in Piqua and Troy

Democratic candidate George A. Marshall introduced Bryan to about 6000 people in Sidney with a 20 minute speech on the money question. Yellow badges bore McKinley and Hobart while Bryan supporters wore Gold-Nit badges. In Troy a few hundred listened as Bryan spoke from a car platform.

Dayton George A. Marshall Congress Bryin Sidney Piqua Bryan McKinley Hobart Hreari Troy Mr. Bryan

Bryan Denies Report of Press Agent Request

In Washington Court House Ohio on October 19 Mr Bryan denied a Leslie's Weekly report that he asked the Herald Square Theatre manager in January for the press agent job. The denial came amid other newspaper statements raising similar claims.

Washington Court House Bryan Today Leslie Herald Square Theatre New York

Rally Echoes for Altgeld and Ryan in Ward 6

Mr Bryan praised Altgeld as a defender of labor rights during the Chicago strike. Altgeld's name drew loud cheers. A second rally for Candidate Ryan is planned tonight in Ward 6 at the ward room on North Bennett Street with the same speakers.

Bryan Altgeld Labor Chicago Ryan Ward North Bennet Street

Campbell Praises Bryan In Hamilton Campaign Stop

Ex Governor Campbell introduced William Jennings Bryan at a Hamilton Ohio gathering with about ten thousand inside the Court House square and thousands more along the streets. The largest crowd in the city’s history heard the Democratic standard bearer outline his campaign messages.

Hamilton, O Campbell Bryan Court House Square Hamilton Democratic Party

Bryan Denies Stage Rumors And Editorials

He denied reports of contemplating the stage and writing praise for the theater. He stated he was then drafting editorials in favor of free silver and delivering lectures nationwide on that topic.

Bryan

Bryan Starts Early on Special Train Through Ohio

William J. Bryan's special train left Detroit at 4:45 a m and reached Toledo at 6:30. About 300 men called there before brief stops at Perrysburg Weston Deshler Leipsic Ottawa and Columbus Grove. The Leipsic crowd at 8 2 drew the largest reception and Bryan delivered a short address.

Lima William J. Bryan Detroit Toledo Perrysburg Weston Deshler Leipsic Ottawa Columbus Grove

He Speaks in the Rain in Ohio Campaign Swing

In Zanesville Ohio on October 20 candidate Bryan arrived at 12:20 a.m. after a long rain delay to address three large audiences. He spoke in Washington Court House Onillicothe Circleville Lancaster and New Lexington and received enthusiastic welcomes at each stop. He departed Zanesville at 1:12 a.m. to head to Martins Ferry for a 7:30 a.m. speech.

Zanesville Bryan Washington Court House Onillicothe Circleville Lancaster New Lexington Martins Ferry

Rallies For Ryan In Two Ward Meetings

Two public gatherings in Spellman Hall Ward 18 and Franklin Schoolhouse Ward 9 supported John A. Ryan the free silver candidate for Congress in the ninth district. About 1500 attended Spellman Hall with speakers Ryan Coakley Dennison Curran Casson and Baldwin delivering addresses. Coakley attacked McKinley Hanna and Fitzgerald while Dennison paid tribute.

John A. Ryan Congress Spellman Hall Franklin Frankin J. H. Dever Nicholas J. Quinn Ryan Timothy W. Coakley Joseph A. Dennison Frances P. Curran Herbert

Bryan Advocates Democracy Against Plutocracy

Mr. Bryan declares support for policies he calls democratic and the rule of the people. He opposes plutocracy and the dominance of money magnates and their influence over others. Cheers accompany his remarks.

Pate Mr. Bryan

Cobb Defends Sound Money Stance in Letter to Editor

John C. Cobb of Boston writes to the Post defending his views on silver monometallism and opposing Mr. Hall’s support for Bryan’s free coinage plan. He argues 16 to 1 silver would lead to instability and depreciation, urging voters to reject Hall’s position and warning of convulsion and hardship.

Post Bordman Hall East Milton Hall Bryan Sewall Chicago United States Aden John C. Cobb Boston

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