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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1916

Page

11

American athletes shine in Sweden amid suspensions and hopes

American track stars Andy Ward Bob Simpson Joe Loomis and Fred Murray win events in Sweden. Ted Meredith struggles while Abel Kiviat and Harry Smith pursue reinstatement. Jimmy Henigan enters the National 10 mile championship, and Babe Ruth hints at boxing ambitions after a dramatic Red Sox tour.

Sweden Andy Ward Bob Simpson Joe Loomis Fred Murray Ted Meredith Abel Kiviat Kiviat Harry Smith New York State Smith

Training an Army of Boys in Sullivan Clothing

Boys' clothing department was added about three years ago to develop youngsters into Sullivan clothes men. The store aims to mold boys into disciplined, presentable young men through steady guidance.

Sullivan Clothes Men

Answers to Queries on Levinsky Dillon Fight and Shore

The column notes Dillon and the Battler were set for 20 rounds in Baltimore during the Elks convention period. It says Levinsky led the betting and critics favored him as the bout unfolded before the carnival crowd. It also states Ernie Shore is from East Bend North Carolina and is currently with Harry Hooper and Larry Gardner in the Canadian woods with no announced return date.

Levinsky East Bend N. C Canadian Woods Harry Hooper Larry Gardner

Fish fares and arrivals at Mystic docks and surrounding ports

The report details fish prices and vessel arrivals at Mystic and nearby shores. It notes 12 vessels at the fish pier with fresh groundfish and three with mackerel, prices for haddock cod pollock hake and mackerel, and lists vessel names and cargoes including china clay from Fowey and spruce lumber for John G. Hall Company. The steamer Oristano discharges at Mystic docks before heading to New York, while the Laura B. Hall brings lumber from Windsor to Boothbay Harbor. The tug Standard undergoes propeller work after towing oil barges, and the Kathlamba sustains water damage and a prior fire at sea.

Haddock Cod Pollock Hake Pillow Surf Stearns J Esthe B. Irving Nellie Caskill Harvard Lucia Tfowey England Mystic Docks New York Cardiff Wales Laura B. Hall Windsor, N Boothbay Harbor John G. Hall Company Standard Oil Standard Portland Boston Maine Bucknall Landsman

Shipping News Arrivals With Numerous Vessels Listed

A shipping report catalogues arrivals and sailings including U S cruiser Baltimore torpedo boat destroyer Duncan steamers Oristano Williamson Yemon Trefry Port Simon 0 R Prince Arthur Kinney Yarmouth N B Massachusetts Crowell H F Dimock Nantucket McDorman and many others plus schooners Laura O Hall Hattie McKay Lizzie D Small Reporter Larkin Ipswich and tugs Germantown Camp and others.

U. S Baltimore Marshall Portsmouth Duncan Oristano Williamson Wowey England Yemon Trefry Port Simon Prince Arthur Kinney Yarmouth Massachusetts Crowell H. EF. Dimock Hamiltton New York Nantucket McDorman Newport News Norfolk City of Atlanta 8. T, Co Piedmont Frooks Parkers Flats Vesta, Foote Trene Lynn Standard, Herbert Portland

Captain Black Returns to Scrimmage Despite Weak Ankle

New Haven Conn Oct 23 Captain Black of the Yale team resumed scrimmaging after an ankle abscess operation and plans to practice all week. He will line up against Washington and Jefferson next Saturday. Guard Galt played with a heavily bandaged hand due to a broken bone from the Lehigh game.

New Haven Conn Captain Black Yale Washington Jefferson Galt Lehigh

Varsity Football Drill Mixed with Injuries and Surprise Play

Bob Bingham was the only player laid off today due to illness while Harold Carey stepped into his backfield role. Van Nostrand led the offense with Smith sidelined and Rex Hutchinson at snapback showing progress in passes. Drills featured head coach Tau Jones and line coach Arthur Brides taking quarterback duty mid practice as the third eleven opposed the varsity.

Bob Bingham Harold Carey Bingham Smith van Nostrand Callahan Jack Vorys Rex Hutchinson Washington and Jefferson Chester la Roche Tau Jones Arthur Brides Jones Dr. Bull

Arlington High to Meet Boston College High Today

Arlington High faces the BC High eleven this afternoon in a late scheduled football game arranged after a last minute contact by BC High coach Tom McCabe. The match adds intrigue to the gridiron slate with Arlington seeking a strong showing at home.

Arlington High Boston College High Arlington

Haughton Prepares Harvard For Cornell Clash With Strong Practice

Harvard coach Percy Haughton conducted a rigorous session yesterd ay as the Crimson nears final week before the Cornell game. He focused on correcting plays against Cornell and preparing the first team with scrimmages versus the scrubs while scout Reggie Brown reported Cornell’s attack weaknesses.

Percy Haughton Harvard Cornell Haughton Aggies Crimson Reggie Brown Ithacan Casey Scrubs Varsity

Tufts Men Drill on Passes at Oval Practice

Tufts football squad held an hour and a half session on the Tufts Oval focusing on signal drill and forward passes. Coach Whelan ordered the quarterbacks to employ the pass frequently while ends worked on catching and fielding. Doane Mitchell Wescott and Keefe were among those drilled in passing.

Tufts Tufts Oval Whelan Doane Mitchell Wescott Keefe

Whelan Plans Drill To Improve Passing Game

Coach Whelan reviews last Saturdays game against Boston College citing weak forward passing. He outlines upcoming practice drills to improve ends catching and ball control while evaluating two QBs Brat and Hopkins with Drummey unavailable for two weeks.

Whelan Boston College Hopkins Brat Drummey

Latin and Cambridge Clash at Russell Field

In Greater Boston this afternoon Boston Latin meets Cambridge Latin at Russell Field North Cambridge. Each side fields large squads with changes in Boston Latin’s lineup including Dwyer moving to tackle Colton at fullback and Lahiff replacing Row at quarterback. Cambridge Latin aims to rebound after recent tests as Coach Sullivan reshapes his backfield for speed while Fred O'Brien tightens practice for a tough contest.

Greater Boston Boston Latin Cambridge Latin Russell Field North Cambridge Gene Sullivan Dwyer Colton Row Lahiff O'Connor Coggeshall Fred O’brien St. Mark’s

Concord High School Second Eleven Defeated 19 to 0 by Middlesex

The Concord High School second eleven opened its season yesterday afternoon on Middlesex gridiron in North Concord and lost to Middlesex School second eleven by 19 to 0.

Concord High School Middlesex School Middlesex North Concord

Boxing Bout Night Promises Strong Card Across Clubs

Gost Borer iG BY Doc RUMY features Levinsky versus Dillon in a neither-title bout with high local interest. The Armory A A and Commercial A C present top matchups, including Shubert Williams praised after Philadelphia bout. Britt faces Bushy Thursday. Burns prepares for Pierce in Pittsfield next Monday.

Harry Pierce Brooklyn Pittsfield Larry Burns Burns

Gossip of Interest to the Motorists at Lenox Luncheon

Frederick W Mansfield Democratic candidate for Governor will address the Bay State Automobile Association luncheon at Hotel Lenox. Massachusetts directors meet tomorrow at the Art Club. Edward Wells of Hurlburt Motor Truck Co visits Boston seeking territorial representation. Sheepshead Bay may see a new 100 mile record with entrants including Resta Aitken Rickenbacher and De Palma.

Bay State Automobile Association Hotel Lenox Frederick W. Mansfield James Fortescue Massachusetts State Automobile Association Art Club Edward Wells Hurlburt Motor Truck Company Boston Sheepshead Bay Resta Aitken Rickenbacher de Palma

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