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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1899
Page
3
Phil King, famed Princeton football captain of the early 1890s, now runs King's Palace in Washington. He endorses Omega Oil praising its soothing, healing, and invigorating effects for athletes and injuries, urging persistent use for strong, active performance.
Secretary Bassett surveys leaders of the League of American Wheelmen on whether the organization should control racing. He invites both proponents and opponents of control to submit views, postponing publication of papers until January to allow a free discussion without pressuring the racing board.
Arthur K. Peck an independent candidate for secretary treasurer of the Massachusetts L A W sends a letter to Lafayette Blair chairing the rights and privileges committee. He argues years of practice allow nominating procedures and criticizes secrecy in the election committee while noting support from Dr T Morine and outlining concerns about ballot listing and signatures.
Mr Alice T Fuller of Malden plans to sail for France next week to study advanced automobile manufacturing and ride testing. Eddie McDuffee reports from Chicago on Garfield Park track pace hopes and a camp with Culver Saunders and Hammond, noting rivalry with Major Taylor and pacing machine issues. W B Handy’s shuttle to Acton and a gold red enamel souvenered half century ride attract local clubs, while Gus A Anderson trains for long distances and the Automobile Club of America plans a 60 to 70 machine turnout for a New York club run on November 4.
Harvard's varsity again hid from spectators to practice a new guards back defense aimed at stopping the guards and Indians. Coach Lewis praised the session while details remained undisclosed as Lehigh and Princeton games unfolded for nearby interscholastic play.
In two halves of twenty five and ten minutes four touchdowns were scored. Gierash ran two thirty yard TDs in the first half. Endall and Ellis scored the second half TDs. Warren leads Kendall early, with Warren still in play. Straight football predominates as new plays appear and Boal, Daly, and Hallowell join the squad.
New Haven Oct 25 Yale football prospects look strong after a fast two minute half scrimmage against a top college side. Cunha impressed by twice kicking from the 44 yard line while McBride and Duppe boosted punting. Hall and Richards scored in a lively display, signaling deep backs and quick substitutions to lean on fresh legs.
Over 200 couples attended the Ivanhoe Wheelmen ball at Catholic Union Hall. Guests included representatives from the Metropolitan Wheelmen, Charlestown Cycle Club, Fulton Wheelmen, Bostonian C C, Tiger Roadsters, and other clubs. Charles Haberstroh directed the floor, with Frank Grueter and a committee of 100 dancers assisting as hosts.
Princeton defeated Lehigh 17 to 0 in Princeton New Jersey on October 25. McCord scored a touchdown three and a half minutes after kickoff and Reiters and Hille added scores. Millis kicked two goals as Princeton dominated both lines in the first half while Lehigh struggled with fumbles and weak punting.
Hyde Park defeated Dedham 24 to 5 yesterday at Dedham in a plucky game. Hyde Park's Manning Lockwood and Colesworthy starred with two touchdowns from Colesworthy and others from Manning, Lockwood, and Brennan. Beardmen kicked four goals after touchdowns as Reggie Brown umpired and FE K Atwood refereed with two 20 minute halves and 110 attendance.
Amherst defeated Bowdoin 11 to 6 at Pratt Field in the afternoon game. Neither team scored in the first half as the match heated up, Bowdoin lone score coming in the second period before Amherst surged to take the lead.
Mark Lynch of Halifax defeated Harry Vail of St. John in a three mile scull race at Halifax. Lynch won by walkover as Vail did not finish.
Joe Walcott is matched to box George Grant on Thanksgiving night in New York. Joe Choynski and Tom Carey duel November 4 before the Olympic Club in Cincinnati. Choynski fights Old Man Steve O Dunell in Chicago tomorrow night. Terry McGovern will meet Johnnie Ritchie in Cleveland for 2000 dollars. date not fixed. Kid Lavigne signs to fight Cal Hawkins in California next month. his brother urges quitting. Frank McLean seeks another chance after a defeat to Mike Sullivan. A letter for Bob Allen arrives in the office. Martin Flaherty’s offer to take Freus.
With better staying powers scoring twice, the attacker found key drives and secured a late lead just before time expired. The final moments featured quick counters and defensive stands as the team clinched victory.
Williams beat Trinity 12 to 0 at Weston field with two second half touchdowns and a kick after each as the Williams team struggled in the opening period. The contest contrasted with a sharper Hanover performance from the prior week.
Boston College earned a 6 to 0 victory over Phillips Andover in a hard fought football game. The BC backs executed a strong offense while Andover's defense struggled to stop the drive. Touchdown credited to McCusker with Hart adding the goal. Umpire Stearns, Ref White, and line men Levine and Rourke officiated.
In Newton yesterday Newton High defeated Malden High 12 to 0. Newton used greater weight to secure a comfortable win as Malden showed best effort in the first half holding Newton to a single touchdown before Newton added another in the second half.
Erne's place with Jack O'Brien may lead to a bout. Flaherty says he boxed O'Brien to a standstill in a short bout. Flaherty meets Tim Kearns at Hercules Athletic Club next Monday night. Eddie Connolly of St John fights Matty Mathews tomorrow at Broadway Athletic Club in New York. George McFadden and Joe Gans fight there next Tuesday. Jack Root heads to Frisco to meet Alex Greggains Nov 8. Stonewall West says Charl y Stevenson was one of the hardest hitters he ever met. Stockings Conroy and Jack Catanach box tonight at New Manhattan Club in Troy. O'Brien manager Dougherty says Erne faked sickness and may forfeit $250 and claim the title for O'Brien. Kid McCoy and Billy Stift boxed tomorrow night at West End Athletic in St Louis. Steve Flanagan and Casper Leon on the card as prelims. Tom Carpenter of Woburn and John E Butler of Lynn asked to call at 8 tonight. Tom Mace the veteran English boxer lost two children in a week.
Daniels and P Johnson scored touchdowns for Newton High while Skelton added the extra points. The game featured strong performances by Cheney Johnson and Skelton, with an official crew of Umpire G. Skelton Referee Barnes and Linesmen Tuckerman Healy. Time halves were 20 and 16 minutes, attendance 500.
Dorchester High defeated Stoneham High 21 to 6 at the Dorchester town field. Wheelock scored three touchdowns and Draper, Drake added others as Dorchester outplayed Stoneham from the opening whistle while Hickey, Wheelock and Otto starred for the winners.
An old advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root claiming rapid relief for kidney and bladder troubles. The text lists symptoms such as back pain and frequent urination, urges readers to request a sample bottle and pamphlet, and notes availability from druggists in one dollar sizes. The Boston Daily Post is shown as a source.
Football notes cite Princeton's confidence for the Cornell clash and new formations. Metoxen of Carlisle is praised, while Wisconsin and Penn travel plans hint at upcoming hard games. Yale, Harvard, and Cornell vie for edge as coach concerns surface and players resize roles.
George McCarthy of Fast Boston issues a handball challenge to any man in New England with Joseph Mc Narma preferred. Casey rules will govern, and games are to be played one week hence.
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