Ruhlin Knocks Out Jeffords in Fifth Round Debut
Gus Ruhlin the Ohio giant defeated Jim Jeffords of California by a straight left in the fifth round at the New Broadway Athletic Club. Jeffords showed early cleverness but Ruhlin battered and floored him three times in round four before finishing in round five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jim Jeffords
New Broadway Athletic Club
Gus Ruhlin
Akron, Q
Giant
Jeffords
Ruhlin
Gus
Ohio
California
Jim
Jeff
Rublin
Johnny White
Law School Wins at Weld Regatta on a Sunny Afternoon
Races on the Charles saw the law school crew win decisive heats in eight oared events. The 1902 eight defeated 19038 in heat one, the law school beat fees in heat two amid a thrilling finish, and the final heat saw the sophomores start strong before the law school pull ahead by over a boat length. Keelwright won the four oared final in a crowded finish. Snite's crew took the first heat of the fours, Tilton's four won heat two, and Tilton's four clinched the final by a length. The four-oared barges were won by Mason's crew with Greenough's also placing. Weld shells saw 1902 win heat one, and Law School win heat two and final heat with a strong stroke by Blake and teammates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zee Coppomores
Law School
Charles
Keelwright
Snite
Tilton
Guy Bancroft
E. George
H. G. Hart
W. B. Wheelwright
Or. G. Blake
Wheelwright
McGrath
Brownell
N. Tilton
H. H. Brapton
F. C. Kidner
Sherbourne
Wadleigh
Ason
Mason
Hartwell
Fumpelly
Bow
Downs
Kinsury
Greenough
Weld
F. Blake
C. M. Sheafe
H. Bancroft
C. B
Interclub League Meeting Elects Towanda Club and fills secretary vacancy
Massachusetts Interclub League held at 6 State Street yesterday afternoon with President A Willis presiding. Towanda Club of Woburn elected to membership as President G W Buchanan represented the club. After the Artillery Association resigned, R S Harding filled the secretary seat vacancy and Otis W Pierce was elected to fill the vacancy. Season opens the week beginning November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Interclub League
State Street
Esterday
A. Willis
Enair
Towanda Club
Woburn
G.W. Buchanan
Th Artillery Association
R. 5. Harding
Otis W. Pierce
Cambridge High and Latin Defeat Boston Latin 11 to 6
Cambridge High and Latin defeated Boston Latin at Charles River Park 11 to 6. Carr and Murray scored touchdowns for Cambridge with Parker adding the extra point. Moran starred for Boston Latin on offense and Houston anchored Cambridge center play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge High
Latin
Boston Latin
Charles River Park
Cambridge
Boston
Boston School
Carr
McGirr
Murray
B. L
Moran
Parker
Houston
Hfe
Phillips
Ryder
Acore
Boston IL
White Hastings
Parmelee Brine
F. B
Ryder Houston
Swinston Williams
R. G
L. G
Harris, Witherbee Blt
Rr. C
Eef D
Phillipps
Cambridge High and Latin
Campbell
Walsh
Warnock
Lim
Harvard Voices Secret Practice Ahead of Indians Contest
Harvard began secret practice yesterday afternoon as head coach Dibblee gears up for next Saturday's clash with the Indians. Under William H. Lewis the guards back formation was refined while the varsity defense repeatedly stifled the scrub. In the second half the varsity struck for three touchdowns as players hit full stride. Jack Mac Masters called the session the hardest of the year with high energy throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Dibblee
William H. Lewis
Pennsylvania
Jack MacMasters
Burdett College Beats Chelsea High 2 0 In Narrow Win
Burdett College defeated Chelsea High 2 to 0 at Chelsea. Burdett drove to the 10 yard line but Chelsea held on downs and punted. Kendall to Gilmore produced a safety for Burdett in the second half after a tackle near the goal line. Chelsea players Jeffries McClintock and Jackson stood out. Burdett’s Robertson Colt Wentworth were strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burdett College
Chelsea High
Chelsea
Burdett
Kendall
Gilmore
Jeffries
McClintock
Jackson
Robertson
Colt
Wentworth
Cambridge High and Latin School Leads Inter scholastic Field
The Cambridge High and Latin School team is hailed as the strongest in interscholastic play within a wide Boston area. The backs are light but speedy with MecGirr and Carr praised as an exceptional halfback pairing.
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Lafayette A. C
Cambridge
Twilight A. C. of
Newton
T. E. Waite
Brookline Street
Cambridgeport
Tigers of Lynn
Henry Arne
Union Street
Lynn
Boston
Cambridge High and Latin School
MecGirr
Carr
Conroy Defeats Castanach in Third Round Victory
In Troy New York on October 2 Conroy won by decision after Castanach refused to continue following a disputed foul call Castanach halted the bout in the third round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
N. Y
Conroy
Castanach
Prank Bogash Drives Mile in 2 04 Flat at Columbus Track
Paced performance in Columbus on October 24 as Prank Bogash ran a mile unpaced in 2 04 flat, lowering his record by a quarter second in the fast track conditions.
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Columbus, O
Prank Bogash
Delaney Predicts Jeffries Victory In Hard Fought Bout
Boxing trainer Billy Delaney writes from Asbury Park predicting a tough but winnable fight for Jeffries against Sharkey. He expects a slugging, close contest with Jeffries on his feet at the final count. The note also mentions training plans, other bouts, and updates on Erne and O’Brien issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Delaney
Boston
Jeffries
Sharkey
Asbury Park
Miler
Harry Ware
Brady
Harry Forbes
Chicago
Joe Youngs
Spike Sullivan
Greenwood
Jack Sheehan
O’brien
John Dougherty
Jeffries and Sharkey Prepare for Battle as Daily Routines Revealed
The diary lists both boxers training by mile runs 10 miles to Long Branch and back, gym work, wrestling, and sparring. Jeffries shows steady prep including rub downs and croquet, while Sharkey alternates runs, rides, naps, and extensive gym sessions as they await the bout verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WA. M
Jeffries
Sharkey
Roeber
Armstrong
Phorbeye Rane
M Jeffries
Boxing Gossip Highlights New Fights and Promises
Charley Lynch linked to a Washington street sporting goods shop. Australian lightweights challenger Herbert McKell targets Tim Earns George McFadden and Matty Matthews under Kid McCoy management. Tim McCormick from Galveston set to fight Stockings Convoy at Troy then challenge all in Greater New York. Clermont avenue Brooklyn to host boxing pavilion as Oscar Gardner meets Kid Broad in St Louis area within three weeks. Abe Ullman of Baltimore returns to action against Joe Waterott at Eureka Athletic Club on November 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Lynch
Washington Street
Herbert McKell
America
Namin Tim Earns
George McFadden
Matty Matthews
Pericular
Kid McCoy
Johannesburg
Africa
Kid Parker
Tim McCormick
Galveston
Troy
New York
Clermont Avenue
Brooklyn
Oscar Gardner
Kid Broad
Cincinnati
West End A
St. Louie
Abe Uilman
Baltimore
Joe Waterott
Eureka Athletic Club
Altman
Tommy White
Bicycle Notes on English Touring Club Membership
President T J Keenan Jr received from Bacre any Phipten of the Cyclists Touring Club a batch of membership tickets under a reciprocity deal. L A W members desiring overseas tours would get access to free wheel entry through customs in Europe and special hotel and repair shop rates. C T C consuls in England and Europe would offer assistance to participating cyclists, with a note that some pros plan travel to South Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Keenan, Jr
Bacre
Cyclists’ Touring Club of
England
T. C
Keenan
Europe
South Africa
Golf tourney notices and results from multiple clubs
Oakley Country Club schedules mixed foursomes at 2 this afternoon and a Saturday team match with Agawam Hunt Club. Multiple handicap events, club championship, and monthly medal play are listed with participation limits. Wollaston semis see Porter 2 up 1 to go after 27 holes. Smith 2 up after 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakley Country Club
Agawam Hunt Club
Clu
Wollaston Golf Club
Porter
Freeman
Smith
Atherton
Hartford’s Golf Club
W. J. Travis
Herbert Harriman
Lakewood
Shinnecock Hill
Harry Hollins, I Jr
Westbrook
Luncheon to Lipton in New York Honors Sir Thomas Lipton
An informal luncheon at the Transportation Club in the Manhattan Hotel honored Sir Thomas Lipton, owner of the Shamrock. Senator Chauncey M. Depew chaired, praising Lipton’s impact on speed and sport, while Lipton spoke of a future challenge once designer Mr. Fife recovers. Major Eustace Jameson weighed Lipton’s choices between lifting the cup and earning American respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thomas Lipton
Transportation Club
Manhattan Hotel
Chauncey M. Depew
England
Sir Thomas
San Juan
Transvaal
Fife
Eustace Jameson
Shamrock Set to Sail Next Tuesday for Atlantic Run
In New York on Oct 24 Captains Hogarth Wringe and the Shamrock crew prepared the yacht for shipment to Southampton. The Erin is slated to sail next Tuesday. The racing mast awaits removal and replacement with the jury mast as braces are installed for the Atlantic passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shamrock
New York
Hogarth
Wringe
Southampton
Erin
Cambridge Board Acts on Wright Hay Purchases and City Grants
The Cambridge Board of Aldermen approved a request to disclose five years of city hay and grain purchases, aiming to show dealer counts and avoid non competitive bidding. The meeting also tabled land-taking for a driveway project, approved a 13000 dollar appropriation for Manual Training School land, and discussed pensioning eight firemen with expenditures for a city water metering system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George G. Wright
Cambridge Board of Aldermen
Common Council
McLaughlin
Wright
Charles River
Middlesex Fells
Cambridge and
Felton Streets
Edward BE. Priest
William Parks
John H. Robbins
Cambridge
Champlin
Committee On Fire Department
Water Board
Committee On Water Supply
Protests Resolved by Boston Interscholastic Football Body
An adjourned executive committee meeting at Washington Street settled protests affecting Dorchester High Hopkinson eligibility and confirmed English High rosters with two exceptions. Waltham High was admitted to the junior league, and Herbert Stone of Somerville was granted permission to play for English High Saturday. Friday’s South End game will decide Dorchester's status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Interscholastic Football Association
Washington Street
R. S. Hale
C. C. Ball
Somerville High
R. W. Brayton
Dorchester High
G. B. Tracy
English High
Hale
Dorchester
Hopny
South End
Hyde Park High
Dedham High
Waltham High
Herbert Stone
Somerville
Princeton Beats Yale In Intercollegiate Golf Championship
In New York on October 24 Princeton defeated Yale 11 to 7 by holes and 6 to 4 under the new scoring while Harvard swept Columbia. Key matches included Percy Pyne defeating Charles Hitchcock Jr and John Stuart beating T L Cheney, signaling Yale’s fade as Harvard dominated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
International Golf Association
Garden City Golf Club Links
Yale
Princeton
Harvard
Columbia
Gardiner G. Hubbard
N. H. Dixon
Percy Pyne
Charles Hitchcock, Jr
Chester Griswold, Jr
T. Marks Robertson
T. L. Cheney
John Stuart
Narrow Escape as Garment Catches Fire Downtown
Iris C Harrington narrowly escaped death last evening after clothing caught fire while descending stairs with a lighted candle. He is now in City Hospital in a precarious condition, badly burned.
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Iris C. Harrington
Harrington
Murphy Club Forms After Dorchester Rally
A large rally at John R. Murphy headquarters Dorchester avenue Ward 16 featured speakers praising John R Murphy as the man of the hour in Democratic Cities in Boston. A Murphy Club organization followed with officers including Patrick J Sheerin president James L McCabe first vice president William Farrell second vice president Michael J Noonan treasurer A J McGivern recording secretary Joseph Williamson and Patrick J Cantwell sergeant at arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Murphy
Dorchester Avenue
Ward 16
Joseph A. Dennison
Boston
Joseph B. O'Rourke
Fatter A. Bule
Richard H. Foley
Edward L. Sullivan
Thomas Delan
Patrick J. Sheerin
James L. McCabe
William Farrell
Michael J. Noonan
A. J. McGivern
Joseph Williamson
Patrick J. Cantwell
Chelsea Debates Aldermen Over Water Bill and Picture
The Chelsea City Hall chamber crowded as Alderman Mitchell resumed debate on paying bills. The session touched on a Water Board picture of Caleb Lombard, committee actions, and claims of political maneuvering linked to mayoral prospects. The meeting adjourned after routine business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsey City Hall
Hazen
Al@ermen Mitchel
Alderman Mitchell
Mitchell
Nean Ang Ford
Duncan
Norton
Roberts
Water Department
Water Board
Caleb Lombard
George Cassell
Th Water Board
Committee On
Board of Aldermen
James
Hixon
Delano
Beck
McDonald
Mayors’ Club
Chelsea
Tim
Hi Honor
Littlefeld
Th Water Department
Littlefield
PRR
Orde
New Quarters Opened for Wells Memorial Association
The Wells Memorial Association unveiled its enlarged club rooms at 985 to 989 Washington Street with public tours last evening. Hundreds explored the new office, reading, pool, and lunch facilities while Memorial Hall hosted speakers Henry D. Loyd, Robert Treat Paine, and Superintendent Billings on labor, education, and the American movement to educate the masses. The institute was praised as a leading educator with valuable drawing classes for mechanics on the membership rolls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells Memorial Association
Washington Street
Memorial Hall
Henry D. Loyd
Robert Treat Paine
Billings
America
Mechanica
Association
Dorchester Knights Hold Successful Ladies Night
Dorchester Lower Mills Council Knights of Columbus hosted a women friendly evening at Catholic Union Hall on River Street. The program featured overture, humorous recitation, songs by Kittie Connor and Timothy A. Felither, a solo by Troy, and a light collation after performances, continuing until 1 AM.
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Dorchester Lower Mills Council
Knights of Columbus
Catholic Union Hall
River Street
Burdett
J. Sullivan
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Interclub League
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Cambridge Boys
Lavis
John Jlovell A S Compan
Dame, Toddard & Endall Club
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Hersey
Sisson
Bartlett
Bowler
Dame
Spoddard
Seenee
Ceeseeserserees
Lise
Jim Jeffries
OSS
James J. Jeffries
al Weinig
Buffalo
Jimmy
Michael
Weinig
Jack Cooper
Manhattan Beach
Charlestown
Long Branch
Golf Notes
Lipton
Money For Training School
The
J. ©. Harrington
Murphy
Bill
Galeth Lombard
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