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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1904

Page

3

Dorchester Faces Tufts In Tumultuous High School Game

Dorchester High defeated Tufts 11 to 6 after a sideline coaching dispute by coach Cornet escalated into a melee near the Dorchester goal. Officials Brayton and Stroud helped restore order as four policemen contained the incident. Clapp and Joss starred for Dorchester with touchdowns by Colton Walden and Barry.

Cornet Dorchester High School Dorchester Policetreesa Tufts Brayton Stroud Carey Vanderwat Penny Barry Walden Eas Cba

Pennsylvania En Route Hopes To Beat Harvard

The University of Pennsylvania football squad departed Philadelphia by Pennsylvania Railroad for Auburndale Mass to prepare for the Harvard game in Cambridge on Saturday. The team is reported in excellent condition and the Columbia victory last Saturday has raised local hopes. A large crowd of undergraduates saw off the players at the station offering strong encouragement.

Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Railroad Auburndale Mass Harvard Cambridge Columbia Pennsylvania

Class Game Today at Phillips Exeter

Phillips Exeter prepares for the senior vs lower middle class championship game on the athletic field. The long list of players includes captains Montgomery and Clement, with Pozlanski among the lineup in this 1905 event.

Phillips Exeter Exeter N. H Wallace Des Riviers Lewis Cooney Ogden Eatale G. B Smith Elliott H. B Page Blake R. H L. Hb Gilroy

Everett High blanks Winthrop 18 0 at Glendale Park

In the Suburban league game at Glendale Park on October 25 Everett High defeated Winthrop 18 to 0. The first half produced one Everett score while in the second half Coffin broke free for two 50 yard runs and added 10 points.

Everett Glendale Park Everett High Winthrop Coffin

Exeter to Face Dartmouth at Home on Nov. 5

Exeter New Hampshire reports that manager Putnam has arranged a game with Dartmouth for November 5 on the home field. Phillips Exeter has never played the team before.

Omaha hub hosts shimmering Class B billiards tourney action

In the 12th game at the Hub Billiard Palace last evening oe defeated Warren 200 to 6. Tonight Shute faces Klucken in scheduled play at the same venue.

Hub Billiard Palace Warren Shute Klucken

High School League Matchups Across Local Teams

Malden High meets Rindge Manual in Cambridge while Melrose faces Wakefield in Wakefield. Brockton plays Dedham, Methuen hosts Reading, Mechanic Arts visits South Boston at Locust, and Brighton Tech freshmen travel to Brighton for league action.

Malden High Rindge Cambridge Melrose High Wakefield Brockton High Dedham Methuen High Reading Mechanic Arts High South Boston Locust Brighton

Harvard Mass Meeting Prepares for Penn Game Triumph

Harvard held its largest mass meeting at the Union with 1500 men rehearsing songs and cheers for the Pennsylvania game. Captain Hurley and Raymond Oveson spoke, new songs were practiced, and plans for a 15 piece brass band parade to Soldiers Field were laid. Talbott and Starr impressed in practice while coarse fumbling marred varsity work. Parkinson struggled and Nichols wore an arm sling.

Harvard Union Pennsylvania Captain Hurley Raymond Oveson Scotty Penn Soldiers Field Starr Talbott Kernan Ing Walter Camp Groton America Parkinson Grant Parker Nichols Meier Brill

Goodwin Wins Featherweight Clash in New England Title Fight

Chester Goodwin of Chelsea defeated George Murray of Lynn in a 15 round decision before 1000 Apollo A. C. members in Salem. The bout, at 122 pounds for the featherweight New England title, featured a fast, edge-of-seat pace with Murray scoring mainly in rounds four six seven and fourteen, while Goodwin controlled time and distance with jabs and body rights. Murray was down three times, including a five-count in round thirteen, and finished strong but fell short as the final bell rang.

Salem Chester Goodwin Chelsea George Murray Lynn Apollo A. C New England Murray Goodwin Dick Fleming Young Murray Young McGraw Custer Dow Young Kid Carter

Boxing Gossip Points to Big Gloucester Card Next Monday

Boxers Goodwin and Donahue set for a featherweight showdown at Gloucester A C next Monday night with fans from Chelsea and Roxbury planning a special train trip. Interest grows as this bout could crown New England’s featherweight champion, the biggest since boxing paused in Boston.

Fitchburg boxing card features Boston pair in main bout

Vacationing in Maine, he will travel to California for an engagement with Kid Mc Coy in Los Angeles on November 28. Young Nadeau of Cambridge and Johnny Daley of Roxbury duel in the main 10 round bout at the Physical Culture Club in Fitchburg Friday night. Two local preliminaries from Leominster Gardner and Fitchburg complete an attractive card.

Maine California Kid McCoy Los Angeles Young ‘Nadeau Cambridge Johnny Daley Roxbury Physical Culture Club Fitchburg Leominster Gardner and

Graves Grain Alcohol Ad Urges Brand Quality

Graves Grain Alcohol, produced since 1872 by Chester H Graves & Sons, is advertised in 8 16 and 32 ounce sealed bottles with a signature label. The copy urges dealers to supply the genuine product and prompts customers to insist on the best alcohol.

Chester H. Graves & Sons

Whiskey with Real Worth in Every Honest Drop

A terse prompt asks for a bottle of whiskey with genuine value in each drop, implying a quest for quality, authenticity, and character rather than mass produced spirit. The phrase frames a buyer’s desire for craftsmanship and honest aging in a whiskey.

Boston Pin Aims To Popularize New Bowling Pin

Fred M. Wood of the Boston Athletic Association introduces the Boston pin, heavier than candle pins, with larger middle. a Boston pin league of eight clubs begins play the week of Nov 14. The pin weighs 40 ounces, matches height and end diameter, and uses a four and a half inch ball. The league includes BAA, Calumet, Arlington Boat, Melrose High lands, Medford, Highland of West Roxbury, Colonial of Dorchester, and Old Dorchester.

Fred M. Wood Boston Athletic Association Boston Calumet Club Arlington Boat Club Melrose Highlands Club Medford Club Highland Club of West Roxbury Colonial Club of Dorchester Old

Gans Britt Weigh-In Weights Cast Undecided Odds

In San Francisco observers debate whether Joe Gans or Jimmy Britt holds the edge at 133 pounds for their bout. If Gans makes weight strong, he opens at 10 to 6. Britt leads at 10 to 8 if Gans is weakened. Britt appears in peak condition, aiming for 134 pounds the night before the fight.

San Francisco Joe Gans Jimmy Britt Gans Britt Herford Corbett Jimmy Mr. Britt Papa Britt

Sweet Marie Wins Easily in Free-For-All Trot at Park

In Memphis on October 25 Sweet Marie captured the free-for-all trot in straight heats defeating Dr. Strong. Emerald stake for 2 06 pacers drew four rivals. Locanda beat John M in heat one but John M won the later heats. Prince Alert faltered in 1 59 1 4 pacing. Lou Dillon showed an exhibition mile in 2 01 4 for trotters, Billings mare finishing 2 02 miles with fatigue.

Memphis Tenn Sweet Marie Driving Park Dr. Strong Emerald John M Smathers Locanda Prince Alert Son Crown Prince Lou Dillon Billings

Tech Brookline Field Ready for Saturday Track Meet

The Brookline Tech athletic field is nearing completion to host Saturday's meet. Coach Mahan supervised dressing rooms and showers while the grand stand seats 700 and bleachers 1000 more. The field will be dedicated Saturday Nov 12 with a large crowd expected for upcoming games.

TECH Brookline Mahan

International Auto Race Set for Empire City Track

In New York on October 25 Yonkers Empire City track will host an international automobile match race next Saturday featuring Barney Oldfield Leon Thery, Paul Sartori and M G Bernin. Two 10 mile heats will determine finalists with two drivers per heat.

New York Empire City Track Yonkers Barney Oldfield Leon Thery Europe Paul Sartori Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt M. G. Bernin W. Gould Brokaw

O Neill Eyes Baseball Title and England Race

Jack O Neill arrived in town from St John N B and is ready to run for the baseball championship with Dougherty Bay or Browne or all three. He enjoyed his Washington stint and would like to join the champs under Collins. He may go to England for the Sheffield handicap race or sign with Portland Oregon to play on the coast through February.

Dougherty Bay Browne Jack Tip) O Neill Washington St. John N. B O’neill Champs Collins England Sheffield Portland Ore

Derby May Not Play for Harvard This Fall

Harvard tackle Roger Derby likely will not appear in Soldier Field games this fall after injuring his shoulder at season start. He has not resumed active work since the injury and, though seen in signal practice, remains limited. The dislocated shoulder from a month ago shows little if any improvement.

Roger Derby Harvard Yale Soldiers Field Derby

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