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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1908

Page

9

Loughrey Quill Draw In Brutal New England Ring Clash

In a 12 round contest at the Armory A A last night Young Loughrey of Philadelphia and Tommy Quill of Boston fought to a draw. Loughrey pressured from start to finish, using body work to wear down Quill who tried to tie up and clinch. The bout was declared clean and exciting with a rematch likely.

Armory A. A New England Young Loughrey Philadelphia Tommy Quill Boston Loughrey Quill Nelson Bat Tommy Brockton Bill Warren Jim Pendergast Dorchester Bill Pendergast Joe Warren Miller Willie Riley South Riley

McFarland bids 45 round bout with Nelson for title

The note from Forty second Street to the Post reports Packy McFarland offering to fight Battling Nelson for 45 rounds. Nelson calls the plan publicity and says he will consider a match with McFarland or any top challenger who proves his merit, via his manager Wills Britt. Nelson notes he is busy with theatrical engagements and accepts only a serious bid from a class fighter who can show the right to contend for the title.

Forty-second Street Broadway Little Old New York Packy McFarland Nelson Packy Dane Old Howard McFarland Means Wills Britt

Auction pitch hand ends with B victory

In a nine by seven auction pitch, A deals to B for three. B follows with low jack and the game, A staying high. B wins the hand and the auction.

Harvard Dormitory Bumping Races Set At River Course

Harvard hosts inter dormitory bumping races this afternoon on a mile and three-eighths course from the second bend in the river above Boylston street to the boat house. Eight oared crews from campus dormitories compete 90 feet apart with a finals heat between leading boats chosen by Coach Wray and Captain Severance. The Filley cup, donated by Mr. B A G Fuller in 1906, will again be the annual prize.

Harvard Boylston Street Wray Severance B. A. G. Fuller

Volkmann Eleven Prep for Friday Clash With Stone School

Volkmann trained hard under Dan Follett for Friday's game with Stone School. English High second team beat third 12 to 0 at Franklin Park. Harry Lee and Bunny Estabrook returned this season boosting backfield strength. Captain Charley Bryant stars for Browne Nichols. Stone School impressed Roxbury Latin observers. Frank Madden shines at Boston Latin moving from halfback to end. Bates brothers at Quincy High excel in backfield. Rumor says Clarence Mixer may rejoin Somerville High.

Volkmann Dan Follett Stone School Franklin Park Frank Madden Boston Latin School Tufts Sanderson Barry St. John’s Preparatory School Geary

Newton High Meets St. Mark's Today in Fierce Battle

Newton High and St. Mark's clash at Southboro as both teams surge forward in late season play. Coach Henneage drills Newton at Claflin Field while St. Mark's under Dan Woodhead aims to rebound from a prior defeat.

Newton High St. Mark’s Southboro Wil Henneage Claflin Field Gallagher Davis Slocum Trojans Dan Woodhead Roxbury Latin Newton

English suffrage talk denounces slow Parliament and praises women’s efforts

Mrs Ethel Annakin Snow denounces suffragette image in Boston while recounting English reform efforts. She notes 6 million women pledged to the cause and cites Parliament’s slow enfranchisement. The convention opened at 6 Marlboro Street with Mrs Lucia Ames Mead presiding and officers elected.

England Faneuil Hall Ethel Annakin Snowden Boston Miss Snowden Humphry Ward Club Marlboro Street Lucia Ames Mead Philip Snowden London Lucia Ames Meads Alice Stone Blackwell George F. Lowell Fowler Lowell Rose Heinzen Radcliffe College Gertrude Cliff Radcliffe Clara B. Bentley The Bogton Equal Suffrage League Hortense D. Hay Susan A. Whiting Susan W. Berry Miss Richards Etta HE. Quimby Collins Bailey

Hogan Blames Open Game for Long List of Injuries

Yale former great tackle Jim Hogan criticizes the open game, blaming reformers and President Roosevelt for changes he says have increased injuries. He cites Princeton New Haven and Cornell, noting ambulance calls and squad losses, while Harvard and others show mixed results as teams adjust.

Hogan Jim Hogan Yale Roosevelt Eliot James J. Hogan Princeton New Haven Harvard Cornell

Knights Triumph in Close Postoffice League Matches

Six teams played in the Odd Fellows' League with Mystic defeating Tremont two games to one in the best series of the night. The United Shoe League offered the closest action, delivering two tense games that capped the evening.

Odd Fellows’ League The Mystic Tremont United Shoe League

Pawtucket and Bridgeport Baseball Scores

Pawtucket beat Salem 6 to 3 while Bridgeport defeated New Britain 10 to 4 in early season action.

Pawtucket Salem Bridgeport New Britain

Meeting Roles Listed for Women’s Club Officials

The forenoon session names President Lucia A Mead and officers including vice president Mary Schlesinger clerk Harriet Laughlin and treasurer Gertrude Newell. Directors and auditors are listed with numerous members. This afternoon from 3 to 5 a reception will be tendered Mrs Julia Ward Howe.

Lucia A. Mead Mary Schlesinger Harriet M., Laughlin John Leonard Gertrude B. Newell Arthur Perry Otto B. Cole Alice Stone Blackwell Henry B. Blackwell Ida E. Hall Mary W. Allen Judith W. Smith George F. Lowell Susan A. Whiting Sarah Lowell Eliza R. Whiting Kate W. Townsend Horatio H. White Julia Ward Howe

No Break With Navy Harvard Navy Baseball Next Spring

Harvard officials deny severance with the Navy and plan a possible Southern trip. Captain Ned Currier and Manager Cable indicate a game with Annapolis could occur if travel is approved, but no arrangement exists yet. The Harvard team may disband after determining substitutes to finish the season.

Harvard Annapolis Ned’’ Currier Cable Navy

Gatelys BE Expands with New Fashion and Home Lines

Gately & Co Boston branch at 874 and 876 Washington announces season features. Extensive clothing stocks for men and women offer style and value. Additional popular departments include house furnishings and jewelry and silverware. Thirty years old with 44 stores, Gatelys showcases growth from solid business methods.

BE. Gately & Co Great Credit House Boston Washington Street Gately’s

Melrose High Football Players Quit En Masse

Five regular Melrose High School football players quit the team amid changes at the Melrose program. The move comes as the squad faces upcoming schedules and school athletic decisions.

Melrose High Players Melrose

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