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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1896

Page

3

Harvard Football Practice Sees End and Tackle Play Emphasis

Yesterday's Harvard football practice focused on developing interference for runners on end and tackle plays. The backs showed imperfect cohesion and timing, with frequent fumbles and muffed passes, though improvements were noted. The second eleven produced two touchdowns in the second half under coach intervention, while captain Wrightington and Wheeler remained on crutches. Graduates listed as starters for the upcoming game vs Harvard include Curtis, Hallowell, Waters, Newell, Wilson, Mackie, Lewis, Wrenner Borden, Hayes, Charlie Brewer, Crane.

Harvard Brown Graydon Waters Ma” Newell Wheeler Wrightington Bob’’ Emmons Cambridge Curtis Hallowell Newell Wilson Mackie Lewis Wrenner Borden Hayes Charlie Brewer Crane

Bowling Schedule and Prizes Set by Massachusetts League

The Massachusetts Amateur Bowling League meets at Young's to approve an 18 week schedule with matches among Philedian Dorchester Central Melrose Highlands Old Belfry Norfolk Cycle Salem Review and Les Miserables. Prizes list includes 40 and 30 dollars for top team totals pins averages and spares.

Massachusetts Amateur Bowling League Young Review Salem Commercial Old Belfry Melrose Highlands Dorchester Central Norfolk Philedian Les Miserables Philed Gad Belfry Wphiledian Hiledian Los Miserables

Boys Who Play Billiards Draw Crowd at American House

The American House hosts an open billiards exhibition featuring Frank Hoppe age 10 and Willie Hoppe age 8. Noted players Jake Schaefer praises Willie as a future world champion and Frank has defeated top East players. Open to all comers for matches with the young champions.

Frank Hoppe Willie Hoppe Jake Schaefer Willie Frank

Architect Wins 2:16 Pace at Medford Race Meet

At Medford on Oct 26 the 2:16 class pacers saw Architect win the final heat after Allen Boy faltered near the wire. The day’s program continued with a 2:2 trot won by G. H. F. and Haldenette, Golden Bells, and Camden Girl following. In the 2:13 pace, Robert Wilkes won the second and third heats, with the race postponed to tomorrow after a thrilling finish.

Medford Architect Mary B Allen Boy Happiness Haldenette Golden Bells Camden Girl Miss Dainty Faeie Rockwell Prince Alert Robert Wilkes Robinette Jimmy B Falcon Beaufort McGregor Eeesees Rr B. m Payne Rathbun Ch. m Dodge Camden Giri Nay Vestibula B. H Brigham iRorearg Rud Gracie Robbs Shannon B. G Almont, Jr Jersey Lily McDonald Glencoe Wilkes Lady Allen Paige G. m Handler Stirling Greenhorn Skinner Lake Bik. H Idol Wilkes Lexington Ames Crown Prince Cbinney Spear H. J. Rockwell

Boston Emerges as a Center for Speedy Trotters and Fine Horses

Boston rises as a premier hub for trotters and road horses with four top race courses nearby and a popular Speedway. A. W. Davis hosts a three day sale starting Oct 27 featuring nearly 10 elite horses including La Lizette, Tory, Clara C, Rose Allen, Taresa, Monte, Chief Moore, Wonder, Dandy, Fred and Colonel, Prince and Clinker, Spirit and Tempest, Colonel and May Day, all praised for speed, form, and value.

Boston United States A. W. Davis la Lizette Brown Wilkes Tory Edgemark Clara C Rose Allen New England Modle Gun Parker Gun Hattie Wilkes George Wilkes Teressa Monte Chief Moore California McKenney Wonder Dandy Fred Colonel Prince Clinker

Bryan Tours Illinois Campaign Across Jacksonville Alton

William J. Bryan and wife drew large crowds in Jacksonville and Alton Illinois as he campaigned amid university and farm audiences. He defended free silver and argued for monetary reform, urging youth to judge questions by conscience and public good. He spoke at Illinois State College chapel and at the public square, then headed toward Lincoln for an morning address.

Alton Ill Bryan Lincoln Illinois State College United States Mr. Bryan Dr. Sturtevant Bradley Sigma Phi Society Opera House Dr. Jones Supreme Court Chicago Jacksonville Roadhouse Jerseyville Kane and Godfrey City Hall Bae

Silver Secretary Cornell Arrested for Grand Larceny

Henry W. Cornell son of ex Governor A B Cornell of Hastings, a lawyer, was arrested in Dobbs Ferry on grand larceny charges. He is accused of drawing drafts for 4% to cover expenses of a silver party convention in Buffalo, later cashed by John J. Clay. Cornell asserts the drafts were for expenses and proved worthless.

New York Henry W. Cornell A. B. Cornell Hastings Dobbs Ferry Cornell New York State National Silver Party Buffalo John J. Clay

Oldest Boston postal clerk still serving at 82

Charles Brigham remains a postal clerk in the Boston office with 58 years of service. Yesterday he turned 82 and shows no thoughts of retirement, staying in fairly good physical condition.

Charles Brigham Boston

Tschigorin Leads Charousek After Second Tie Loss

In Budapest on October 26 the second tie match saw Charousek choose the two knights defense and lose to Tschigorin after 29 moves. The score stands Tschigorin two to Charousek zero.

Budapasth Tschigorin Charousek Knights

Boston College Football Team Ends Season Under Gar Coached

Boston College will finish the season under coach William Gar’ who formerly played with B. A. A. assisted by Damn Shea from Boston Latin 93. The squad adds Keenan a former Amherst and Lyons quarterback boosting the eleven.

Boston College William Gar Damn Shea Boston Latin Hasen Keenan Amherst Lyons

South Boston Yacht Club Hears Clubhouse Plans

The building committee of the South Boston Yacht Club met at the United States Hotel last evening with Com mode Morrill in the chair. They discussed plans for a new club house presented by several architects.

South Boston Yacht Club United States Hotel Commodore Morrill

Gable Retained For Castle Shoplifting Trial In London

Gable helps Sir Edward Clarke in defense of Mr and Mrs Walter M Castle of San Francisco charged with shoplifting at Clerkenwell sessions. Sir Frank Lockwood and Lord Chief Justice Russell recently visited the United States.

Frank Lockwood Q. C M. P United States Russell Edward Clarke Walter M. Castle San Francisco Clerkenwell

Pure California Wines at Galion Offer

A wine sale advertises Pure California Wines at 31 per gallon with 4 bottles inserted. Blanchard & Farear placed at 14 to 17 Dock Square and 81 Faneuil Hall Square.

Pure California Blanchard & Farear Dock Square Faneuil Hall

Public Franklin Park links open to golfers with permit

The Franklin Park public golf links opened to the public with restrictions. A permit from the park commissioners or Administration building is required, followed by 25 cent tickets for one nine hole round. Players must bring own clubs and balls. First participants were William H. Sayward Jr Percival Sayward R C Downer and Barcaly Tilton.

Franklin Park Park Commissioners Schoolmaster Hill William H. Sayward, Jr Percival Sayward R. C. Downer Barclay Tilton

Fitzgerald Champions Silver in Boston Ninth District Meeting

In Charlestown and Spellman Hall events, John F Fitzgerald and John A Ryan led heated campaigns over free silver. Fitzgerald defended his record in Congress and pledged to vote with Chicago platform principles, while Ryan criticized Fitzgerald and touted his own populist stance amid a crowded rally with local officials and reporters.

Ninth Congressional District Bunker Hill Street John F. Fitzgerald Congress John O'Neil Peter F. Tague William J. Miller John J. Mahoney James A. Gallivan John A. Kelcher Ernest Marshall Lomasney Edward J. Flynn Fitzgerald Union Democratic Party Boston Ninth Chicago State Street Wall Street Lombard Street Bryan Sewall Williams Ward 3 Ryan Washington New England New England States John A. Ryan Spellman Hall Joseph A. Dennison Bryan-Sewall- Williams Club Daniel Coakley Jerry Watson Ward 18 Ninth District Ward 6 Martin M. Lomasney Johnny Fitz Clan-Na-Gael Common Council Blitzgerald

Obituaries of Ralph Wells Eben Batchelder and Paul Challemel Lecour

Ralph Wells of Greenfield aged 92 dies. lifelong farmer and Shelburne native. Eben C Batchelder of Milford NH dies at 78 after forty two years as a dry goods dealer and lodge member. M Paul Challemel Lecour, former president of the French Senate, dies in Paris after a long political and diplomatic career ending as ambassador and senator.

Greenfield Ralph Wells Shelburne William Wells Milford N. H Eben C. Batchelder Benevolent Lodge of Masons Custos ‘Morum Lodge M. Paul Challemel-Lecour Paris France Switzerland Temps Revue Des Mondes Revue Politique Lyons Empire Assembly London M. Ferry

Postmaster John O Loughlin Dies in Boston

John O Loughlin postmaster of Laconia New Hampshire died in Massachusetts General Hospital from heart disease after a brief illness. He was 29 and a native of Laconia. He had traveled to Boston en route to Washington to promote an improved mail bag he invented. His body was returned to Laconia for burial. Mrs Joseph Welle wife of a West End railroad conductor was found dead in her chair at 336 Summer Street West Somerville.

John O'Loughlin Laconia N. H Massachusetts General Hospital O’loughlin Boston Washington Quincy Joseph Welle West End Railroad Summer Street West Somerville

Campello beats Park Theatres in Old Colony bowling

In Brockton on October 26 Campello defeated Park Theatres 2660 to 2088 in the Old Colony League. Standout spares included 5-10 and 4-6, with Blanchard 4-6-8, Clark 6-7, and Chapman noted. In Whitman, Stoughton edged Whitman by 165 pins, 2495 to 2330.

Brockton Campello Park Theatres Old Colony Park Eeeatleys Blanchard Clark Chapman Park Theatre Whitman Stoughtons Whitmans Stoughton

Bicycle notes and race updates from Boston area cycling clubs

J I Turner of Essex plans a November twenty mile road race trip to Washington D C riding a Comet wheel and aiming for 150 miles on day one. Others like Tom Barnaby Amos Smith consider joining after prize lists arrive. The piece also covers club events, rider feats, and a Core Hill climbing contest entries with officials and timers listed.

J. l. Turner Essex Salem Washington, D. C Beachmont Tom Barnaby Amos Smith Barnaby Needham Mattapan Road Club Eddie Martyn Wallace Knapp May Fay Co. W. Stowe Rexford Metropolitan Wheelmen Geldert Swan G. H. Anderson Parker Brauler Kimball Pete Berle Chicago Tom Beck Pace Johnson Michael Rob Urquhart L. B. Dudley Haverhill Captain Richardson Dudley Richardson W. G. Kendall Boston Bicycle Club Spencer T. Williams Associated Cycling Clubs F. S. eCausland Dave R. Harvey Somerville C. C Bertram Harriott Massachusetts Bicycle Club A. G. Gillespie W. A. Rowe Lynn Mass Frank W. Kirk H. H. Brown E. P. Burnham F. N. Bemis J. Arthur Langford

Free consulting cure all chronic diseases promised

An advertisement offers one week free consultation from Dr. Liverpool at 238 Tremont Street Boston. It claims vast cure tallies across diseases from rheumatism to Bright's disease, with free medicines for parents, and hours daily including evenings and Sunday.

Liverpool Tremont Street Boston Bright

Alleged Highwaymen Seized After Nashua Street Theft

Three alleged highwaymen and a suspected receiver were jailed at Joy Street station by Special Officer Gilmore and Patrolman Caddigan after a 11 30 p m theft on Nashua street. Martin Tierney of Montpelier Vermont lost his watch and chain and $16. The suspects are Frank Farrell alias Boxer 23 Michael Conors 18 and William Bonner 17. Gustavus N Lewis 27 a restaurant employee on Causeway street is held for receiving the stolen items. Boxer Farrell linked to a previous Causeway street shooting and assault case. Bonner released recently from the Concord Reformatory after fourteen months for assault on his mother.

Joy Street Gilmore Caddigan Martin Tierney Montpelier Nashua Street Frank, F Boxer Farrell Michael Conors William Bonner George Diamond House of Correction Bonner Concord Reformatory

Boxing Gossip and Training Notes for Upcoming Fights

Reporter visits George Dixon in Faulkner near Malden as he prepares for Frank Erne and discusses sparring with Joe Elms of Chelsea. Dixon praises Everhardt's danger and Lavigne's favored status, while bets, club plans, and letters from readers color a busy boxing scene in Boston and New York.

George Dixon Faulkner Malden Frank Erne Dixon Joe Elms Chelsea Hilms Eric Lavigne Everhardt Dave Sullivan Elms Smith Rice Boston Sullivan New York Nick Burley Lynn Burley Hancock Cottage Crescent Beach S Am Odda Everhard Riverside Boat Club Cambridge Riverside’ Boat Club Joe Whitehead Union Hall T. W. Hayes al Herford Baltimore Jack Smith Ward Boston Post J. M Maher Godfrey Music Hall N. C Newburyport Dan Moore Vv. Tuohey

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Whesler Captain Wrightington Massachusetts Caporal Cigarettes Chigagy Criscs Silver Secretary City Putnam FitzGerald Daclares Charlestown Hever Bicycle Notes Tremont St West End
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