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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1897

Page

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Harvard Triumph Over Newton A A In Soldiers Field Clash

Harvard outscored Newton A A 24 to 0 at Soldiers Field. Cabot and Moulton each scored, Warren and Cabot added long runs, and Cochrane kicked four goals after touchdowns. Yale umpire and Harvard linesmen noted. 20 minute halves.

Soldiers Field Harvard Yale Newton A. A Newton Crimson Cochrane Corbett Wheeler Draper Sargent Dibblee Moulton Warren Lawin Cabot Taylor Saul Newton A. A. Cabot Matterson Swain R. T F. Eddy Sargent R. G Paul Doucette Callahan Toa Fe Bee Eddy Mills Nash Moulton Murphy Cochrane Q. B Saul Dibblee H. B Eeaewes Draper Lawin Sullivan R. H Corbett Wralto Cross Letton Lewis Gallagher

Brown Defeats Yale In Surprising 14 Point Rally

Brown, led by Captain Fultz, toppled Yale 14 since Yale failed to score more touchdowns than Brown. Cadwalader converted all but one of Yale's goal attempts while Hall missed most extra points. Gammons opened Brown's scoring and Kiefer added Yale's early score as the first half ended 6 4 Yale.

New Haven Conn Brown Futz Yale Cadwalader Hall Princeton Harvard Gammons Fultz Kiefer

Salvation Oil Peerless Liniment Promises Pain Relief

A Cleveland Ohio testimonial touts Salvation Oil as a superior liniment for rheumatism. Wm H Brown of Striebinger House claims twelve years of rheumatic pain ended after using Salvation Oil and says it helped him stand and walk. The product is sold everywhere for 25 cents.

Salvation Oil Wm. H. Brown Striebinger House Cleveland

Yale Beats Brown In Close 18-14 Gridiron Thriller

Yale defeats Brown 18 to 14 after a fast first half surge. Gammons scores twice and Fultz adds a rushing TD as Brown rallies late. Cadwalader Hall convert three goals from touchdowns and Hall kicks the final. Referee Knapp. Umpire Rockwell. Time two 20 minute halves.

Rodgers Brown Yale Fultz Ever Gammons Hall Yle Brown Chamberlain Hazen Murphy Rodgers Melandy Hapgood Cadwalader Wheler Cutten Circ Gsy Chesbro Brown Ececee Eer Post Chadwick R. T Keb Hittemore Eddy Pdbavks Cartus Siaies R. E Hunt de Saulles Csc Eees O.q. B Richardson Kiefer

English High Beats St Marks 10 to 6 In Southboro Tilt

English High defeated St Marks yesterday at Southboro by 10 to 6. O Reilly opened with a 40 yard TD after a fumble. In the second half Buxbaum Woodbury and Dean Mackay powered KE high drives for a second TD. Rumsey returned a kickoff 110 yards for St Marks’ score. Attendance 300.

English High St. Marks Southboro O’reilly Buxbaum Woodbury Dean Mackay KE. H. S Rumsey Houghton Farnsworth Potts Dean Pabevies Cavecpebotts Dyler Rorke Hutchinson McDermott Ees Q. B Bacon Buxbaumn Sulivan H. B Hinkle Woodbury Rumsey Macksey

Tufts Defeats Boston University In Poor Halftime Football

Tufts College beat Boston University 6 to 0 at Tufts Oval after a lackluster game. Fumbles marked the play with Tufts earning a late touchdown on a drive led by Carpenter Goddard and Griswold. Phillips added the extra point as Umpire Upton and Referee Mains oversaw a 20 and 15 minute halves.

Medford Tufts College Boston University Tufts Oval Tufts Boston Carpenter Goddard Griswold B. U Phillips Foster Burton Brown Carpenter Teecesseeeeeeres Teehan Bartlett L. G F. D F. B Upton Harvard Mains North Shore A Barron Smith

Technology over Andover in 16 to 6 football win

In Andover Massachusetts on October 20 Technology defeated Andover 16 to 6. Tech scored two touchdowns led by Nolte who starred. Andover managed a second half score but failed to convert earlier chances. Officials included umpire Locke referee Stearns and linesmen Waddell and Zimmerman.

Andover Mass Technology Tech Nolte Matthews Chubb Movin Osgood Foster L. G Newton Otmloe West Lebasquet Grinnell R. T Heckle Abbott Stebbins Clifford Howard G. D Nicols Bayles He B Kanery Burdick R. H Werner Jennings Bice Concesscockaesse Coke Locke Stearns Waddell Zimmerman Holliday Pmery Bayles Davis

Dedham High Opens Season with Big Win Over M A H S

Dedham High crushed M A H S 24 to 0 in the junior league opener. Long runs and strong line play, led by Captain McGlashen, powered Dedham’s offense and defense. Deduam scorers Hurley Delaney and McGlashen tallied touchdowns, with Baker adding two goals from touchdowns. Attendance approx 400.

Dedham High Dedham McGlashen M. A. H. Donnelly Conwell Grady Bee Robinson Ll. G Thaniseh Lonnemort Alvin Ish Dawson Mahern F. T Butch Baker Chapman Brennan Q. D Flynn Hurley H. B Wy Eee Delaney I. Do D. D Nagle McGlashen F. B Coogan Hurley Delaney Baker Bullard Hewes Remington and Boyd

Roxbury Latin Triumph In Junior Championship With 36 0 Score

Roxbury Latin defeated Roxbury High 36 to 0 on Franklin field in the first junior league championship game. Latin players dominated possession and scored through touchdowns by Ogilby Abbott Maynard Colby and Tichnor with Wellington and Tichnor adding goals. Two 20 minute halves were played.

Roxbury Latin Roxbury High Franklin Field Warmer Dunn Tichnor R. T Ayer Coleman Ogilby J. Rice Wellington Laws L. T Baker Colby Crocker Ogilby Abbott Maynard Colby Tichnor Wellington

Princeton Routs Franklin and Marshall 54 to 0

Princeton hammered Franklin and Marshall by 54 to 0 in New Jersey. The Tigers overwhelmed the Quakers with strong line play and dominant ball control, preventing any Franklin and Marshall scoring and showcasing a decisive season highlight.

Penn State College Beaten 24 to 0 by Pennsylvanian Squad

The Pennsylvania football team defeated the State College here today 24 to 0 in twenty minute halves. Seven regulars and four substitutes played, with three touchdowns in the first half and two in the second.

Philadelphia Penn Pennsylvania State College

Wesleyan Defeats Amherst 24–0 at Hanover Park

Meriden Conn Oct 20 Wesleyan under coach faced Amherst at Hanover Park and won 24 to 0 in two twenty minute halves. Wesleyan dominated with strong defense and steady offense securing the shutout.

Meriden, Conn Wesleyan Amherst Hanover Park

College teams clash in intercity meet results

At Watertown Conn Hillhouse High School 16 Tufts Preparatory School 10. At Meriden Conn Wesleyan 4 Amherst 9. At Portland Me Bowdoin Sophomores 22 Portland High 0. Three duals reported with Bowdoin Sophomores sweeping Portland High and Hillhouse topping Tufts Prep.

Watertown Conn Hillhouse High School New Haven Tufts Preparatory School Meriden

All America and Baltimore Play Notable Baseball Exhibition

Ten hundred and fifty spectators watched a lively game between the Baltimore and All-American squads in Al Oct. 20. Key moments came from O'Brien at bat and Jennings at short with Lange in center. Final score shown with batteries Rhires and Donahue for All-Americans and Pond and Clarke for Baltimore.

Peoria Baltimore O’brien Jennings Lange Rhires and Donahue Pond and Clarke

Beattie Eyes Presidency of Boston Catholic Cemetery Association

James Beattie, longtime member of the Boston Catholic Cemetery Association, announces his candidacy for the office of president in the upcoming November election. He has served the group for twenty years and aims to lead its officers.

James Beattie Boston Catholic Cemetery Association

Candle Pin Season Opens With Lively City Leagues

The candle pin bowling season began with close scores and lively contests across City League alleys. Floyd of the Columbia team nearly tied the single string record, while Kirbyes of South Boston and Carruths battled hard at Jefferson and Central alleys. Other matches featured Pythians Chelsea and Kirbys South Boston with Kirby winning by nine and a half pins.

Floyd Columbia Jim Donnelly Centrals Murray Potter MacCarthys Jameson Somerville Boylstons Hubs Columbia Alleys Floyd Seseseemoessesee Carroll Wheeler Ceesemeeeseerse Managaneeeetteeseeeeee Callahan Cmccsceesees Pythian Alleys Kirbys Sohal Blake Ef Ferguson Eeeseeene Eeee Jefferson Bowler Wilby Seeene Ryder Donnelly . McSell Noble's Alleys Dawson Sudbury Poowers Donnelly Eeeseeseees Cesseeees M’carthys Fenton Seer Flanders Eee Eeees Collins Eeesseess Jamesons Bowler McPhillips Eee Ewer Devine Seem Eee Eee Wees Wilmot Momove Ncbsecoreevees Prospect Alleys Cambridge Dickerman Vv Mackin Flerce Ewes Purr Finance Eee Er Eeee Sseee Wee Ees Erseee Sheehan mCee Ore Ceeeesseses

Dorchester Interchurch Bowling League Forms

Dorchester evangelistic churches form the North Dorchester Interclub Bowling League with two delegates from each church. Officers include Alfred Frank Heald as president and Ernest Clapp as vice president. Matches begin in November at Dorchester Central Club alleys with Pilgrim Club already facing Norfolk and Elsmere teams this season.

Dorchester Upham’s Corner Meeting House Hill Pilgrim Congregational Church St. Mary’s Episcopal Church First Parish Unitarian Church Stoughton Street Baptist Church Baker Memorial Methodist Church Virginia Street Universalist Church Alfred Frank Heald Ernest Clapp Stoughton Street Dorchester Central Club Pilgrim Club Norfolk Elsmere Pilgrim Cub Dudley Associates

Patchen Sets World Wagon Record in Illinois

Joe Patchen today broke the wagon world record at Ingalls Park Joliet Illinois pacing the mile in 2 04 3 4 cutting the previous mark by 34 4 seconds.

Joliet Ill Joe Patchen Ingalls Park

Boxing Gossip Mixed results and plans from the ring circuit

The boxing column notes Allen’s postponement after his Tuesday bout with Tim Kearns and discusses 15 purse disputes. It mentions Lavigne’s French Canadian background, Roanoke Club’s 400-card event, and Tim Kearns urged to report. Other items cover McCoy disputes, Gerrard Matthews in Toronto, and future bouts with Erne Riley and Everhardt.

Bob Allen Johnson State Line Allen Easy Tim Kearns Boston George Lavigne Roanoke Club Gramme Walter Lang Paddy Purtell Dick Burge Kid McCoy Philadelphia McCoy Hall Rowing Club of Toronto Frank Gerrard Matt Matthews Buffalo Matthews Joe Hopkins Frank Erne Erne Mr. Carbonneau A. C Law and Order League of Canada Don Riley Chicago R. H San Francisco Flower New Orleans Princials Crescent City Ano Everhardt McPartland Tulane Sunday Post George V. Tuohey

Sly Campaign Story: Elliott Can Ride a Bicycle

The piece debunks a circulating tale that Ster ling Elliott cannot ride a wheel. It cites his 1865 bicycle experience from the bone shaker to safety types and notes he has ridden every type, offering to prove his skill on the road. It recalls his past as Hickory bicycle maker and its veteran memorabilia.

Wheeling Sterling Elliott Massachusetts L. A. W. Bulletin Greater New York van Wyck Elliott

Cycling stars to race 25 miles at Madison Square Garden

Jimmy Michael and J Frank Starbuck are paired to race twenty five miles paced by twelve tandems at Madison Square Garden on Thanksgiving night. Michael earns 1000 dollars while Starbuck gets 800 plus 60 percent of gross receipts over that. Promoters will cover Starbuck’s sesna race pacers’ claims to restore his standing.

Philadelphia Jimmy Michael J. Frank Starbuck Madison Square Garden New York City Michael Starbuck Boston Dixie Hines Jamaica Plain

L A W Election Juggling Denied by Clerk Frothingham

Albert G. Frothingham, clerk of the 1896 election committee, rebuts a Sterling Elliott quote in the Post. He asserts no elected officials were misnamed and that vote tallies were not recorded by by law. He cautions both parties not to publish erroneous claims in this year’s contest.

Post Sterling Elliott Massachusetts Albert G. Frothingham

Mercantile Bowl SC4 ODL First Half Schedule

The Mercantile Bowl schedule lists the first half fixtures in the SC4 ODL division. Teams competing include Mercantile leagues clubs and local participants with dates and venues to be announced.

Mercantile Bowl Mercantilesseague

Boxing Taught as an Art by Sparrow Instructor Ad

Vital rubbing and private exercises described as sparring lessons by Sparrow 1S, late instructor of Tray and Albany students, N. X. 1324 Washington.

Tray Albany N. X

Tug of war season heats up with city teams after matches

The Independent Four tug of war squad is training for upcoming matches. Gloucester’s dominant team may get the first trial. Geary of South Boston and O Rourke of North Cambridge will meet at the Post tonight to arrange a future clash. The 100 yard race between Tony Thompson and J Foote of Manchester is set for Holmes Field in Cambridge Saturday afternoon.

M. N Gloucester South Boston O'Rourke North Cambridge Tony Thompson J. Foote Manchester N. H Holmes Field Cambridge

Racing bulletin bans Philadelphia venue for women races

The L A W racing board warns riders to avoid Saengerfest Hall at Eleventh and York Philadelphia due to women s races. The bulletin lists professional records from Kalamazoo and Manhattan Beach in September and October 1897, including multiple long-distance and paced trials. Amateur records are also noted for Chester Park Ohio and Kalamazoo with times for various distances.

L. A. W. Racing Board Saengerfest Hall Eleventh York Street Philadelphia Penn Earl H. Kiser John C. Johnson A. C. Mertens M. Sidwell Chester Park Ohio Hart W. Peabody Chicago Ill Kalamazoo Mich

New England Amateur Athletic Union Meets

The annual meeting at Revers House discussed high registration fees for athletes, suspensions for unsanctioned competition, and proposed repealing the current registration rule. The old board was re-elected with E. E. Babb as president and W. H. Plummer as secretary.

New England New England Amateur Athletic Union Revers House E. E. Babb Melrose A. C W. H. Plummer Worcester J. C. Morse J. J. Purtell Belvidere Street Highland Lake Grove Joseph J. Flannery Buttonwood Street Roxbury William Dwyer Sargent Street Cambridge Tammany Associates John Ryder Tammany Social and Athletic Club

Ludlam Wins Cornell Francis Medal Scull Race

Ithaca New York October 20 The single scull race to close Cornell aquatic season on Cayuga Lake covered one mile and featured W Bentley I V Ludlam and G H Young. Ludlam won by two lengths over an unnamed rival with a time of 6 minutes 55 seconds. He rowed in the freshman crew that defeated Columbia and Pennsylvania and pulled bow on the varsity.

Ithaca N. Y Cornell Cayagua Lake W. Bentley I. V. Ludlam G. H. Young Francis Ludlam Une Ludiam Columbia Pennsylvania

Great distribution offers library of universal history club

Jordan, Marsh & Co. promotes a up to date eight volume set with low half price and a small club fee. Members pay small monthly amounts and may return within one week for a refund if unsatisfied. Large enrollment shown with town and country interest and prompt action urged. Specimen pages and illustrations available by mail.

Jordan, Marsh & Co Library of Universal History

Appalachian Mountain Club Holds 106th Corporate Meeting

In the Rogers building at the Institute of Technology yesterday afternoon the Appalachian Mountain Club conducted its 106th corporate meeting. Two short papers on the ascent of Orizaba by A E Douglas and W A Cogshall were read by R F Curtis, followed by Amadeus W Graban’s address on drift phenomena near Boston. Graban discussed glacial Lake Bouve and other regional glacial fires, with 4S stereopticon views shown.

Appalachian Mountain Club Rogers Institute of Technology Orizaba Mexico A. E. Douglas W. A. Cogshall R. F. Curtis Amadeus W. Graban Boston Graban Bouve

Refuse Per Capita Tax by Brockton G A R Post

The Fletcher Webster Post 13 G A R in Brockton voted to refuse paying the per capita tax until a department commander’s answer about charges timing is received. Messages of sympathy and aid came from posts in Woburn New Bedford and East Weymouth.

Brockton Fletcher Webster Woburn New Bedford East Weymouth

Dalhousie Lodge opens new temple at Newtonville

The Dalhousie Lodge, A. M., began operations in its new temple in Newtonville tonight marking a milestone for the fraternal group in the area.

Newton Dalhousie Lodge A. M Newtonville

Missing Colby student found at Bangor hotel

Ralph H. House son of Major C. J. House of Augusta and Colby University student was located in Bangor at the St. James Hotel where he had been staying since Oct 9. He had told officers he planned self harm but gave no home trouble. President Butler of Colby to bring him back. He had little money and paid no hotel bill.

Bangor Ralph H. House C. J. House Augusta Colby University of Waterville Waterville Kennebsec Young House St. James House College Butler Colby

Danbury Fairgrounds Fire Causes Large Loss

An incendiary blaze at the Danbury fair grounds main building started at 12 15 a m and by 2 a m was under control. The estimated loss is 90000 with 60000 insured.

Danbury Fair Grounds Danbury, Conn

Old Ironsides Exhibit Windows Celebrate Constitution Centennial

In Boston Charles Carroll & Co. displays flags and the original 1797 launching blocks used for Old Ironsides. The 18 inch grooved wheels and 500 pound pulleys carry a history from the ship launch to Boston and Salem waterworks and a 84 ton gun hoist in 1874.

Boston Charles Carroll & Co Commercial Street Paul Revere Salem South

Political Notes Highlight Local and State Campaigns in Massachusetts

George Fred Williams speaks tonight to Chicopee and Chicopee Falls with Christopher T. Callahan and New Jersey Congressman Atkinson also on the program. Tomorrow night Williams and John A. O’Keefe will speak in Woburn. The Democratic State committee sends Bryan wheat rise and Worcester platform copies to city committees. Ward 8 supports Donovan for Senator while the Republican committee scales back Boston rallies and a high-stakes ballot fight looms with Fair and Silverman contesting the district nomination. A hearing on the nomination protests is set for 10 this morning by the BaNot Law Commission.

George Fred Williams Chicopee Chicopee Falls Christopher T. Callahan Atkinson New Jersey Mr. Williams John A. O’keefe Woburn Democratic State Committee Bryan Worcester Boardman Hall Republican State Committee William J. Donovan Rourke Wary Lomasney Democratic League Derman Donovan League N. W. Fair Samuel L. Silverman BaNot Law Commission

Scanlan's Body Arrives for Roxbury Funeral

The body of Michael J. Scanlan arrived at Union station from Charlottetown in the care of a search party. Prominent A O H members met the group and undertaker J F Crosby took charge, delivering the remains to 20 Fort Avenue Roxbury for a 9 30 a m Requiem Mass at St Joseph's Church.

Michael J. Scanlan Charlottetown Union Station J. F. Crosby Fort Avenue Roxbury St. Joseph's Church

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