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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1895

Page

4

Saugus 2:08 pace crowns a tense race card

At Old Saugus race course the 2:08 pace produced a dramatic finish with Mascot Jr and Paul deadlocked in the third heat then both nose to nose at the wire before Mascot Jr edged ahead in the final stretch. Barney led earlier heats, while Golden Bells dominated the 2:24 trotting class. Tomorrow features Narcissus and Scarlet Wilkes in a $100 side bet and a packed program with additional fast events.

Saugus Barney Mascot, Jr Paul Mascot Budd Doble Sherdan Mascot Jr Golden Baders Golden ‘Bells Thompson Riplet Golden Bells

Carrillon Dominates 2:18 Trot as Fast Track Thrills

At Louisville’s Lexington track, Carrillon swept the 2:18 trot heats finishing in 2:17 3-4 and 2:17 3-4, while Ophelia clocked 2:05 in the 2:16 pace with a sulky wheel issue for L L D early in the stretch. Macaroon held two heats in the 2:21 trot, with the event to finish tomorrow.

Louisville Louisville Driving and Fair Association Carrilion Schuler Grove Macaroon Carrillon Ophelia

Harvard Freshman Fall Games At Holmes Field

Harvard holds its annual fall freshman track meet at Holmes Field this afternoon at 4 o clock with all events single heats and no admission. The entry list features runners and jumpers led by Harrington Brooks Shore Roche and Jungerick among others in sprints high jump broad jump and other events.

Harvard Holmes Field Yale J. W. Harrington H. E. Shore J. T. Roche EB. E. Jungerick M B. Fuller R. McKittrick H. D. H. Williams J. E. Brooks T. H. Endicott J. T. Roche, Jr BE. E. Jungerick M. B. Fuller G. D. Dutton H. H W D. Eaton H. H. Brown H. P. White H. B. Hewitt C. Burton J. B. Rover R. Perkins J. B. Connolly F. Holt J. D. Dole J. K. Rover P. H. Somers

Showalter Resigns in Chess Match Versus Lipschutz

In New York on October 23, Showalter resigned the first game of the adjourned chess match against Lipschutz at move fifty one. The contest resumes with the next game set for Friday.

New York Lipschutz

Eagles Club Plans Annual Ball Early Next January

A well attended Eagles meeting last Monday decided to hold the annual ball in January with high expectations for a record crowd and a landmark event in club history. The club plans a visit to Captain and Mrs Edwards next week and Fred Okey will publish the Eagle Cycle Club March as the ball’s music feature. An upcoming meeting is set for Monday November 4 with all members urged to attend.

Eagles Edwards Goodman George F. Weston William C Rankin Weston A. M. Blades W. L. Wiley Blades Zimmerman Melbourne Rom Eck Michael Johnson Chelsea Beverly Manchester Essex Ipswich Newburyport

Boxing Gossip from the Boston boxing scene and matches upcoming

A letter from Billy Smith denies Joe Walcott as world welterweight champion and seeks a public retraction. The column lists fight prospects, matchups, and training notes at the Tre Mont House Nahant and the Manhattan Athletic Club. Prospective bouts include Griffo, Dixon, Kelleys fighters, and potential clashes with Sears, Burley, Quinlan, and La Blanche, with venue notes across Boston and nearby towns.

Billy Smith Boston Sunday Joe Walcott Walcott O'Rourke Joe Mullen Willie Tucker City Point Ward Joe Smith Lafayette Club Billy Christopher Cambridge Kid Hayes W. H. Ford Charlestown George Tuohey England Leslie Pearce Jerome Quigley Pastime Club Sea Isle N. J Jimmy Kelley Tremont House Nahant Welterweght Tommy Ryan Ryan Kelley Tom Brown Jimmy Kaveley Mike Sears Woburn Jimmy Kaveney New England Sammy Kelly Manhattan Athletic Club George Dixon Young Griffo Griffo Dixon Manhattan Constable Hook New Jersey Joe Barry Boston Hot Springs Dallas Florida Athletic Club George Godfrey Billy Woods Washington Woods Godfrey Nick Burley California George LaBlanche

Dempsey Dying in Portland After Decline in Health

Jack Dempsey, in Portland, is rapidly sinking with hours limited and doctors allowing few visitors. He attributes his condition to the blow from Fitzsimmons four years ago, though friends say consumption is the cause.

Portland Ore Jack Dempsey Pugilist Dempsey Fitzsimmons

Yale Romps Williams 54 to 0 at Yale Field

Yale scored its largest football total this season defeating Williams 54 to 0 at Yale Field in New Haven. Dewitt Jerrems and Rodgers starred, Jerrems kicked seven goals, and Captain Thorne left with a knee injury as Yale dominated both halves with sharp wedge play and strong line defense. Williams showed some trick plays but was largely shut down by Yale’s line and tackling. About 2000 spectators watched as Yale extended its season gains against Dartmouth Amherst and Williams.

New Haven Conn Yale Williams Dewitt Jerrems Rodgers Thorne Draper Lee Harvard Dartmouth Amherst Benjamin Chamberlain Cabot Le.re Dutt Stevenson West Dyer Holt Doucette Beckie Joffray Pas Donald R.t Becks Nte Newell West Hee West Hee Seitriden den Obs Peuyers Onterman C. Brewer Abs Harrison Wrattenild Cere Cer Ee Eceseveres F.b Fitzgerald Hayes Gonterman Rantoul Pitts Sprague Phelps Fenno Garrison Saunders Warren Hallowell

Brown Beats Tech 18 to 0 in South End Football Clash

Brown University defeated Tech 18 to 0 on the South End grounds in a game noted for strong lines and tricky punting. Gammons and Fultz scored touchdowns for Brown with Nott adding a goal after touchdowns. notable line changes occurred in the second half as Robinson and Fultz produced key gains. Attendance reached about 400 with 20 and 15 minute halves.

Brown University Tech South End Rhode Island College Brown Massachusetts Gammons Nott Underwood Gammon Hall Fultz Hayden Robinson Warren Mansfield Jiall Smith Noil Chase Casey McCormick R.g L.g Thayer Manahan Wheeler Worcester Smithmith R.t Nott Brown Chase Mansfield Colby Hayden Taylor Aamere H.b Robinson Underwood R. Noyle Yale Graham Murdock

Lively Practice At Soldiers Field Strengthens Varsity

Football drill at Soldiers Field mixed senior and junior teams against the varsity. Class teams proved stronger than usual and exposed weak points in the varsity lineup. Signals caused confusion as class teams did not know the varsity signals.

Soldiers Field

Amherst Beats Wesleyan 16 to 14 in Rough Game

Amherst football defeated Wesleyan 16 to 14 at Middletown in a disputed match marred by wrangling and claims of referee partiality. Two 20 minute halves were played as players from both teams lined up for the contest.

Middletown Conn Amherst Wesleyan Ambherst Vccdccaesse Ancctosss Mossman Boatio Straight Noyes Aesc Cscs Scsi Kimbatl Bidop Ic. S Dives Wes Veces Bans Townseng Mone Riffin Norris F.b Sececeek de

Dorchester High Beats Milton High 14 to 0 on Harnett Field

Dorchester High defeated Milton High School 14 to 0 at Harnett Field. Lineups featured Dorschester players Hinds, McQuade, Storer, Davidson, Mosher, Mahoney, Hobbs, Plummer, Beadel, Carpenter, and Randall among others. Milton’s roster included players like Stetson and Dunning in a hard fought game.

Milton Dorchester . High Milton High Harnett Dorchester High Hinds R.e Mosher Winchester Pramington Mahoney TeBe Hobbs Mulleany Plummer McDonald Babcock Rela Carpenter Beadel R.h. Lh Plummer Dunning Teh Randall Worcester F. B F.b Stetson

Harvard Freshmen Lose to Worcester A C 10 to 8 on Soldiers Field

Harvard freshmen battled Worcester Athletic Club on Soldiers Field yesterday. Worcester led 10 to 8 at half, Harvard rallied with two second half touchdowns but failed on the kicks. Worcester showcased team work while Harvard’s Holden and the line held best.

Harvard Worcester Athletic Club Soldiers Field Worcester Holden Worcester A. C Bigelow L.e Nourse Boston 1.T Kilburn Walker White Thomas Fairbank Simpson Ree Veaudec Didunestackecees Li Herbert Pit Holden Bsgs Richardson G-D Farley Boy Egg Morgan H.b Adams Macaimber Dasto McGregor Bor

Harvard Seniors Edge Brookline High in Low-Scoring Game

In Cambridge yesterday afternoon Harvard seniors held off Brookline High School with a single touchdown by Harrison halfback for the only score. Brookline’s strong interference limited Harvard’s heavier rush, while a Brookline fumble prevented scoring on the other end.

Harvard Brookline High School Cambridge Harrison Brookline Brookline High Norton Smclte Ets Vaksde Eea Lewis Morton Scece Gilespie Paine F. Yalbot KOK Matthews Merriman Earb Eee Curtis R.t Gants T Seaver Armstrong Fes Morse Frothingham Q.b Parker Lee Cook Rechliler Slatterlee F.b North

Williston Academy Beats Amherst Agricultural in Close Game

Amherst hosts Williston Academy in a football clash ending 14 to 10 in favor of Williston. Sands starred with a 75 yard run as Williston produced three second half touchdowns in a brilliant performance.

Amherst Williston Academy Amherst ’Agricultural College Williston Sands Willilston

Bowdoin Dart mouth return game threatened

At a large Football Association mass meeting in Hanover on October 23 a resolution was adopted stating Bowdoin owes Dartmouth a return football game. If the game is not granted this fall, no football games will be played with Bowdoin for two years.

Hanover N. H Football Association Bowdoin Dartmouth

Manchester High School Beats Lowell High 2 to 6

Manchester high school defeated Lowell high school 2 to 6 at Varick Park. The game featured entertaining plays and clean football.

Manchester N. H Manchester High School Lowell High School Varick Park

Brown Fall Meet at Brown University Providence

Brown's fall meet on Lincoln Field produced no records and lacked usual excitement. Edward A. Preceil led the half mile with a 2 10 3 5 time, Graves won the 120 yard hurdles, Howe took the 440 yard dash, O'Brien won the 100 yard dash, and other results included close finishes across sprints and distance events in Providence.

Providence Brown Lincoln Field Edward A. Prece Il Harry ©. Hall Saiupbury Frank K. Taft Russell C. Graves Arenington Charlies Bradley, Jr Ray Eisen Emory Ace Ace Jr East Bridgewater R . Fuller East Westmoreland Aioe Waltham Clarence H. Guild Atlen Burn Robert E. Barker Taunton Soro Brien Seatsmond Ae W. Upton Albert H. Sheffiel Worcaster Edward BE. Tyzzer Wanefeld Turner Ag Tieee O' Brien

Williams Addresses Democratic Rally in Worcester Music Hall

Worcester October 23. Democrats hold a large rally at Music Hall Webster with speaker Hon. George Fred Williams. Chairman Eben S. Stevens of Dudley opened the meeting. Speakers included J. F. Reilly of Boston F. E. Dean candidate for Representative and Hon. Charles Hagerty.

Worcester Music Hall Webster George Fred Williams Charles Haggerty Eben Stevens Dudley Mr. Williams J. F. Reilly Boston F. E. Dean Charles Hagcerty

Williams Speech Urges Public Advocate to Check Corporate Power

In a Massachusetts debate, Mr. Williams argues for appointing a solicitor general to act as a public advocate against corporate power. He cites lobbying, transportation monopolies, and private control of essential services as threats to individual rights, urging state action to empower citizens and balance state corporate influence. He emphasizes expert legal input for public hearings and notes Democrats support stronger checks on private power.

State House Massachusetts Commonwealth Republican Party Democratic Party Electric Light

The Mexican Rheumatic Cure: a Boston man’s revival tale

The Mexican Rheumatic Cure is promoted as a miracle remedy from Minatitlan Mexico. It claims Gilman M. Ryder of Boston recovered fully after seven months of paralysis and later shared the medicine with friends and sold by Weeks Potter and other wholesalers. Testimonials from Mrs. D. M. Fy and others praise rapid relief, with sales stated nationwide and at $1 per bottle.

Gilman M. Ryder Boston Minatitlan Mexico Ryder Quincy Weeks & Potter Geo. C. Goodwin New England Towm Quincy Market Waerel D. M Welesley Hills

Public advocate to defend citizens rights in licensing cases

A speaker urges creation of a public advocate in Massachusetts to represent public rights against corporate licensing power. He argues the office would quickly spread nationwide, insisting the constitution allows such an official and challenges opponents who ridicule the plan.

Republican Party Massachusetts Temple of Liberty Massachusetts Constitution Salem Constitution Hancock Bowdoin Gore Muel Adams

Williams at Southbridge speech delight for Farley

In Southbridge on October 23 the non arrival of George Fred Williams disappointed the crowd but Hon. P. J. Farley of Lowell drew the audience’s attention after arriving from Webster. S. K. Edwards, president of the meeting, introduced the speaker who was warmly welcomed. Williams’s remarks echoed his Webster speech.

Southbridge George Fred Williams P. J. Farley Loweis Webster K. Edwards Williams

Amherst Sophomores Win Fall Meet in Pratt Gymnasium

Amherst College sophomores win the annual fall athletic meet at Pratt Gymnasium with 63 points, while the juniors score 6 and freshmen 9. Morgan shines, breaking the hammer record, and multiple events are listed with winners and times. The junior plug hat and cane race ends with an oyster supper for last-place contestants.

Amherst Amherst College Pratt Gymnasium Morgan Austin Everett L. Morgan McAllister Everett Luch Garfield Tim Tell Robert T. Eliots Fay Samuel Rata Hawes Purkish Dewar Albert Mossman Burd Herbert C. Ide Ward Atlen P Een Maxweil D. Etme L. Morgan Tee Bissell Zin Leon H. Austin Miao Puttin Coleman Dist Intance Albert Bowenen Everett Es ‘Morgan Crawford W. CC. Howland J. A. Johnston R. C. Perry C. B. Weil A. H. Wilde

Revolver Shooters Form Club for International Challenge

Nearly twenty well known revolver marksmen answered Dr. C. T. Adams of the New Manhattan Athletic Club inviting participation in forming a club. The aim is an international contest with England. A meeting is set at the New Manhattan Athletic Club tomorrow at 8 o clock to elect officers and adopt a constitution. Once top shooters are chosen, a challenge will be sent to the English team.

C. T. Adams New Manhattan Athletic Club England New Manhattan

Rose Withdraws Challenge to Lord Dunraven

C D Rose withdraws his challenge to Lord Dunraven as reported from New York. Rose’s cable to the New York Yacht Club states the withdrawal is due to possible offense taken by Dunraven, with the challenger cited as ready to step back if offended.

New York D. Rose New York Yacht Club Lord Dunraven Rose Dunraven

WilkesBarre club to stay in state league next season

WilkesBarre, Penn. Oct 2 reports state that the WilkesBarre Baseball Club will remain in the Pennsylvania State League next season. The club's future appears secure as talks conclude and the franchise plans to compete in the forthcoming campaign.

Wilkesbarre Penn Peoo

Senator Hill Appeals at Cooper Union in Democratic Rally

In New York City on Oct 23 a large mass meeting at Cooper Union, under State Democratic committee, featured Senator David Hill as principal speaker. Frederic R. Coudert introduced Hill, who assailed Warner Miller and Republican drift, praised Democratic governance since 1898, and urged unity on issues of tariff, silver, and excise law. Hill condemned cowardly parties and predicted a Democratic victory blessing 1893 contests.

New York Cooper Union State Democratic Committee Principe David Bill Hinkley Democratic State Committee Frederic R Coudert Senator Hill Hill Warner Miller Republican Party Democratic Party National Democratic Administration Washington Aftfairs

Yachtsmen to Form Massachusetts Racing Association

A major meeting of local yachting figures occurs tonight at 7 30 at the Massachusetts Yacht Club Hayward. A T Bliss secretary of the congress of regatta committees will call the session to order to establish a permanent organization for the yacht clubs, to be named the Massachusetts Racing Association.

Massachusetts Yacht Club Hayward Place A. T. Bliss Congress of Regatta Committees Massachusetts’ Racing Association

Boston Boot and Shoe Club Hosts Reception at Brunswick

The Boston Boot and Shoe Club held a pleasant reception in Hotel Brunswick parlors honoring Charles Carleton Coffin and General A. P. Martin. Only Coffin and Martin attended. after the event about 120 members dined together.

Boston Boot and Shoe Club Hotel Brunswick Charles Carleton Coffin A. P. Martin Board of Police Commissioners A. A. Rand

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