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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1896
Page
3
Varsity football practice yesterday focused on signals with no game lineup. Former players Sears and Wrenn assisted coaching field drills on Holmes Field and long pass work in the afternoon session.
A chaotic roster lists players such as Hopkinson Havard and Jenkins along with numerous misprints and partial names. The text notes a critical fumble at the two yard line that denied 99 an opportunity to score, with scattered references to teammates and positions.
Medford High School defeated Noble and Greenough 18 to 0 on Medford Common in the first Junior Interscholastic League game. Bradlee scored a 45-yard kickoff TD, with strong work by Remick and Percival on defense and Trott and Kakas in rushing. Officials included umpire Clark and linesman Richardson. two 20 minute halves were played before about 100 spectators.
At Saugus on a damp track, Prince Alert and B. L. C. vie for the 2:12 class prize while Mack falters. In the 2:22 pacing, Miss Dainty drops a heat to Camden Girl, and Robert Wilkes takes the fourth heat in a romp as the day’s events wrap by 12:30 tomorrow.
The Playgoers Club held its opening literary meeting at Boylston street rooms. President Howard Malcolm Ticknor chaired. Rev. Adolph A. Berle spoke on Why I Am Not a Playgoer, opening with excerpts from an article by Mr.
The squad lined up with Lewis at left end Sargent left tackle Bouve left guard F Shaw centre Jaf fray right guard Haughton right tackle Moulton right end Cochrane Beale quarterbacks Dunlop right halfback Wrightington left halfback Brown full back Six Captain Brewer coached in football clothes but will not play this fall Cabot likely to resume left end duty today First practice focused on tackling a leather covered dummy, a hard and slippery drill demanding low, hard contact.
Dedham hosts Roxbury Latin as the 40 minute junior league game opens. Roxbury Latin builds early lead with a 20 yard rush and two touchdowns by Putnam adds two goals. Seabury and Skinner score for Roxbury Latin. Dedham fights back with a late push but falls short. Attendance listed at 250.
Shaw, editor of the Saturday Review, criticizes William Morris and argues the modern stage has degenerated. Berle supports the view but offers no remedy. A discussion followed with Dana Estes, Curtis Guild, and actress Miss Sarah McVickar at the Park Theatre. The club's next meeting is a social on Tuesday afternoon, November 2.
Boxing gossip centers on Dave Sullivan a rising Bodton boxer with a strong frame and quick right seeking guidance to curb unplanned ring choices. The article notes boxing legislation efforts in Hudson County and mentions Corbett predicting a January bout with Fitzsimmons plus plans for Frank Steele to pursue matches in New York.
New York lists Morris Park entries for tomorrow’s program. Lords include Mckee Phoebus San Joaquin St Luke Pettifers and more in hurdles events plus Rey Del Mar Midgeley Red Cloud Flushing and others in mid distance. Final race features steeplechase contenders Duke of Abercorn Decafod Olindo and Trillion among others.
Terre Haute Indiana October 20 John R Gentry ran the mile in 204 12 seconds not breaking the world record with strong wind and cold weather The first half went in 1 minute approximate partial line reads the first half was made in 1m
At Mystic yesterday the season ended with an unfinished match race between two green mares. Each mare won a heat on the prior day, and Cerena dominated the deciding heat to clinch victory.
Ernest Brown, champion broad jumper of the Connecticut Interscholastic League, broke his jaw in a collision with Andover forfeit near Lawrenc e. Quimby suffered a fractured collar bone. John Peirson returns to Andover as centre for the Exeter game lineup.
A fire in the J H Barker and Co chocolate booth at Mechanics Hall during the Food Fair frightened visitors as a gas stove contact with booth hangings sparked flames. Special alarm Box 715 summoned help but the chemical engine crew within the building extinguished the blaze before arrival. Damage tallies at 10 dollars.
A general order issued by the Board of Police last night dismisses the complaint filed by Patrick H. Lynch against Patrolman Joseph H. Metcalf of Division 15 for alleged brutal clubbing in a Charlestown bakery. Two ladies in the shop corroborated the charges.
The ad copy asserts Salvation Oll as a remedy easing rheumatism discomfort. it markets relief for old age pains and ongoing joint stiffness, promising renewed mobility and comfort for consumers seeking an inexpensive topical solution.
The Press C C open century across Newburyport drew 31 riders in the last division with start at 7 05 and finish mid morning, paced by Theo Rothe and Lawrence Land. Slow division riders finished by 8 50 with 9 hours riding time, while others pursued fast 100 mile records and tandem attempts with entrants from Boston Gloucester and Lynn.
Ex United States Senator John Conness denounces Congressman Atwood as Barrows supporters claim loyalty to silver standard and patriotism. Curtis Guild Jr and Samuel J Barrows speak at Chickasawbut Club event in Young's Hotel with several club officials and locals in attendance.
A woman who called herself Barbara Orr, aged about 30, was found dead in her room at 48 East Ninth Street after inhaling gas from a stove. She had arrived from Providence recently seeking millinery work, told a landlord’s wife she was fatigued and financially strained, and left a note with letters found in the room. Providence speculation links her to Miss Letitia Jane Orr, long absent from her family.
A North Bennet Street schoolhouse rally for John A. Ryan in the ninth district turned contentious as Timothy W. Coakley and supporters heckled John F. Fitzgerald followers. Ryan spoke on free speech and pledged to back a 16 to 1 gold-silver policy if elected, while criticizing Fitzgerald as pro gold and challenging a joint debate.
Fred Mayo of Brooklyn defeated Jimmy Tully of New York in a ten round 105 pound bout. Don Dugan and Sam Bolen fought to a decision Bolen. Kid McPartland and Tommy Butler met in a 20 round catchweight bout with Butler KOed in the second round. Captain Kenney arrested both fighters on prize fight charges.
The case of Mrs. Olive A. Boynton, found dead at a Boston lodging house on Portland Street, is under police inquiry after signs of ransacking and a springless lock. Relatives report missing items including clothing, jewelry, and a life insurance policy worth noting for her 15 year old son. 8 cents in money was found in the room.
The schooner Modesty of Bangor carrying lumber ran into a fatal leak off Cape Cod. The four crew members and captain survived by boarding the yawl, towed by the tug Juno to Boston harbor where they received aid and were later landed.
In Chelsea at the Review Club, the Reviews of Chelsea lost to the Les Miserables of Lowell by 18. Top scores were 539 by Murphy and 518 by Clifford. In Brockton, Metropolitan beat Keswick on Keswick alleys by 143 pins with 5-7 spares noted. Campello defeated Rockland on Campello alleys by 298 pins with notable 4-5-7 and 4-6-5 spares.
In Montpelier the General Assembly elected Senator Justin S Morrill to continue for the fall term starting March 4 1897. Morrill received 213 votes in the House with 17 for Democrat Herbert F Brigham. The Senate gave him unanimous support as Democrats held no seats.
The first winter indoor handicap contest at the Somerville YMC A gym drew 17 entrants across four events. Winners included F. W. Yeland in the running high jump, George E. Davis in the 16-pound shot put, John E. Trenholm in the bar vault, and T. N. Madison in the three broad jumps with notable second places by E. S. Thompson, T. H. Mooers, and Frank Abbott. A silver cup awaits the overall point leader after three more meets.
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