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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1904

Page

8

Harvard Professor Says Paid Coaches Not Out of Line

Professor Horatio White of Harvard argues the Crimson crew may need a paid coach if a suitable amateur cannot be found. He stresses character and competency over amateur status, noting pay is a minor issue at present and that a paid director could still be loyal to the university.

White Harvard Crimson Harvard Monthly Magazine Horatio 8. White Colson Cornell Lewis Professor White

Roxbury Latin Downs Noble & Greenough in Interpreparatory Opener

Roxbury Latin beat Noble & Greenough 16 to 0 at South End grounds. Captain Kennedy starred with three 30 yard runs. Noble’s Johnson and Hall led defense and offense as the second half saw Roxbury held five times. Also Harvard Freshmen defeated Dorchester 12 to 0 on Soldiers Field.

South End Grounds Roxbury Latin Noble & Greenough Kennedy Roxbury Johnson Noble Downs Waterman O’brien Richardson Dresser McDonald Hall Roxbury L Tara & Greensage Prereset Cee Cares Ene Freedman 1. T Anthony Bioutton Kennard O’brien Minot Conley Veeseley Alchardeon Ralley R. Es Shane L. G Macleod R. T Seee-Ee Eesk Bowen Capt R. E. Seeeseseeesh B. Pope Tyler Santry Q Peer Tees Oo Booth Oey H. B Harvard Dorchester High School Soldiers Field

New Jersey Battleship to be Launched at Fore River Yard

The United States battleship New Jersey, under construction at Fore River Shipbuilding Company in Quincy, will be launched on Thursday, November 10. Mrs. William B. Kinney, daughter of Governor Franklin Murphy of New Jersey, will christen the ship. The New Jersey, a 15,000 ton vessel, is one of five funded by Congress in 1899 and 1900, expected to reach 19 knots with twin screws and four-cylinder triple expansion engines. Its principal battery will include four 12 inch guns, eight 8 inch guns and 12 six inch rapid fire guns.

Quincy Fore River Shipbuilding Company United States New Jersey William B. Kinney Franklin Murphy Congress

$500 Fire Damages Allston Residence

Fire damaged the home of Robert Pike at 488 Cambridge Street Allston causing about $500 in losses yesterday morning. Fire officials investigated the cause and no injuries were reported.

Allston Robert Pike Cambridge Street

Suburban Gas and Electric petitions tax abatement

The Suburban Gas and Electric Company of Revere filed a petition for abatement of taxes in Middlesex County Court yesterday. The company’s tax this year is on 500.

Suburban Gas and Electric Company of Revere Middlesex County

Dorchester Boys Organize Two Strong Basketball Teams

Dorchester prepares for the season with two new teams organized by Maurice McHugh and Frank Carey. Dorchester A A first team opens November 12 against South Boston A A, led by Captain Fred Barnstead with key players Fish McLoughlin Wheelock Ross Jones. The second team, captained by Joe Fish, features Linnehan Fish Clapp Kelly and McKenna backs. For more games contact McHugh or Carey.

Dorchester Maurice McHugh Frank Carey Dorchester A.A South Boston A. A Fred Barnstead William Fish Steve McLoughlin Walter Wheelock Arthur Ross Howard Jones Barnstead Joe Fish O. Linnehan Roger Clapp Kelly McKenna M. F. McHugh Kilton Street Adams Street

Desperate Yale and Penn Battles Foresee Big Game Impacts

Descriptions of Yale and Penn football hopes as Princeton Harvard and West Point losses influence schedules. Notes on Cornell, Annapolis, and Georgetown Holy Cross prep for key matches, with local prep schools like Dorchester and Roxbury Highs shaping weekend plans and lineups.

Smalley Tops Klucken in Class B Billiards Duel

In the 14th game at Hub Billiard Palace Smalley defeated Klucken 20 to 145. Smalley played magnificent billiards and sets a high run record of 89. Tonight Ammidon faces Shute.

Hub Smalley Klucken Ammidon Shute

Fast finishes at Mattapan Speedway driving club races

The Dorchester Gentlemen's Driving Club held eight races at Mattapan Speedway starting at 2 pm yesterday. Winners included Rex, Mutineer, Dewey, George K, India Panis, Helgamite, Checkers, and Dolly R, with various owners and runners up in pacers and trotters.

Dorchester Gentlemen’s Driving Club Mattapan Speedway Rex Ur. W. Linehan Charlena C. C Blaney Mutineer Pacer C. C. Blaney Lampton Trotter Dewey H. P. Gallup Joe King Mr. Brand George K Mr. Mosser Hyphen Mr. Wood India Panis Mr. French Gussure P. J. Fitzgerald Helgamite Mr. Bellows Little Bud Mr. Newbert Checkers Mr. Tomey Salvini Mr. Nevins Dolly R Mr. Robinson Trotters

Keefe’s Liquor Sale Offers Wide Selection and Free Gift

Keefe’s advertises a large assortment of wines and spirits including rye bourbon port sherry rum and various fortified wines with prices per quart and per gallon. Customers receive a free china piece with any purchase of one dollar or more and all orders are shipped in plain boxes with prompt attention.

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Hub Bowlers Triumph Over Portland in Candle Pins

Boston defeated Portland at Chauncy alleys last night, four of five strings won. The Boston total was 2271 pins to Portland’s 2136. Beatty starred with 469, while Harriman and Beatty each rolled 105 for best single string.

Boston Portland Beatty Harriman

Medford Street Market Tops North Packing Office in Cambridge Match

A high profile bowling contest in Cambridge featured Medford Street Market defeating the North Packing Company office team two games to one at Inman alleys. Scores show Medford 374 395 304 total 1,073 versus North Packing 361 885 401 for the three-game set.

Cambridge Inman Medford Street North Packing Company MEDF ST. M’t N. P Kersey Parsons Reynolds Atwood Bussy Smith Lamprey Look Craig Thayer

All star teams flood in as readers submit picks

The Post prints a flood of reader selections for an all American baseball team with multiple lineup possibilities. Names include Chesbro Dineen Keeler Stahl Collins Parent Jerris Wagner and Bay among others. A rival lineup features Criger O Neill Tenney Lajoie Denemarty and Flick alongside Stahl Keeler and Bay.

Post Criger Dineen Gibson Chesbro Plank Parent Stahl Jerris Collins Selbach Bay Keeler Joe Flanagan Frank Smith Somerville William P. Sullivan Sullivan Tannehill Young Bernhardt Callahan Jones Davis Lajoie Thomas Kelley Brookline McGinnity Warner Ten Anthony F. Cranciolo Waddell Patten Mertes Matthew Waldron Lynn Lneup Crigernee Tenney Flick

Coast Plays Prompt McGinnity Outcome With Giants

Joe McGinnity declares he will not play for the Giants next season if Brush blocks a Coast arrangement. He warns of a possible return at opening of 1906, while other notes cover umpire Sheridan ejecting M. J. McEvoy, Waddell’s 22 strikeouts in a 1–0 loss, and NL leaders Chance and Tenney as well as managing prospects for Lajoie and McGraw.

Joe McGinnity Giants Brush Ferris Cleveland Sheridan New York Brooklyn Ridgewoods Garvin Keeler Pittsburg Rube Waddell Armour Lajoie McGraw Collins Fred Clarke Mr. Lajoile

Boston Girl Leads In Big Golf Tourney

Miss Georgianna Bishop of Brooklawn Club Bridgeport and Miss Pauline Mackay of Oakley Club Boston contest for open women’s title at New Haven Country Club. Bishop, U S champion, won semi final. Mackay defeated Mrs Lefferts 5 up 4 to play. Van Ostrand won driving contest. Judd won the putting contest. Also Melrose High blanked Wakefield 50 to 0 as Captain Lord sparked two 80 yard TD runs.

New Haven Conn Georgianna Bishop Brooklawn Club Bridgeport Pauline Mackay Oakley Club Boston New Haven Country Club Bishop United States T. H. Polhemus Englewood Coombs Randall Morrill Harris L. G McIntosh Smith Fairbanks Johnson G. Farwell KE. White Vr. T A. Verge F. White Furlong Q. B Wilder Lord Stevens L. H Hutchinson Whittikind Sherman H. B Donovan, Sheehy W. Verge F. B E.f. B Southworth

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