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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1897

Page

3

Harvard Primed for Princeton Test in Scarce Lineup

Harvard faces Cornell at Soldiers Field in the season’s first big game. Injuries limit the Crimson to a weakened eleven while Cornell’s squad arrives confident, hoping to score though Harvard backs the line with Dabblee and Bouve limited. Dudley Dean joins the coaching staff as Star ’91’s quarterback.

Harvard Cornell Soldiers Field Princeton Ithacans Crimson Moulton Bouve Donald Boal Parker Sullivan Dibblee Boston Woodland Park Schoch Faville McLaughlin Rv. T McKeever Young Whiting Wilson Perkins Cesescoces Forbes Lloyd Lever Dudley Dean Yale

Today’s Games Grid of College and High School Matches

A long list of scheduled contests includes Harvard vs Maine in Bangor, Princeton hosting Dartmouth, Amherst meeting Trinity in Hartford, Williams at Colgate in Williamstown, and many others across New England. Local high schools Ashland, Wellesley, Lynn, Danvers, and Beverly also feature in district games.

Starvard Cornell Cambridge Princeton Dartmouth Pennsy-Brown Providence Newton A. A Chicago Bowdoin Brunswick Indians Penn State Gettysb Andover Worcester Academy Dover Amherst Trinity Hartford Tufts Rham Orange A. C Buffalo A. C Orange Stevens New York Exeter Boston College Co. H. and L.arlington High Arlinga Ben Cross Worcester Williams-Colgate Williamstown Boston Latin Hopkinson Charles River Park Brookline Hugh-Mangus A. A Wellesley N.A. C N. Y. University Pennsylvania State Annapolis Ale West Point Newton High Thayer Academy Braintree Lafayette-Lehigh Easton Washington and Jefferson-Pittsburgh Academy Pittsburg Franklin and Marshall-Bucknell Lewiston Dickerson-Ursinus Carlisle Swarthmore-Columbia Washington North Shore Beverly Lynn Ashland High Burdett-Y. M. C. A Woburn Massachusetts State College R. I Harvard L U. of Maine Bangor Salem High Danvers Rutgers-Union Albany

Cambridge Manual Training School Opens Interscholastic Play

Cambridge Manual Training School opened its season at Charles River Park with a decisive Brookline High win. Capelle Webb and Hazen starred as Captain Marshall and Peirce were sidelined by injuries, with rough play noted on Cambridge. Umpire Murphy, linesmen Sullivan New towne Boyce, time two 25 minute halves, attendance 600.

Cambridge Manual Training School Charles River Park Brookline High Capelis Webb Hazen Aptain Marshall Peirce Capelle Campridge Strickland T Kernan Harris Lazen H. Disosccovecotis Hall Horr Jenger F. OE Ae . B Converse Urphy B. L Racecweniain Bowdoin Sullivan Newtowne Boyce Brookline

Pennsylvania Varsity Faces Brown In Tight Season Opener

Pennsylvania starts today with the same lineup as Lafayette game. Cooch Mackie trained Boston Latin boys for the Happy game. Boston College meets Exeter on Exeter turf. Yale and Harvard juniors may duel in New Haven if plans hold. Chicago University rumored unable to pose a Brown challenge this season. Amherst shows notable improvement since earlier play.

Pennsylvania Brown Lafayette Cooch Mackie Boston Lehigh Amherst

Heart remedies advertise Dr Agnew Cure for the Heart

An advertisement taunts readers about heart health, claiming most people suffer from heart trouble and presenting Dr Agnew's Cure for the Heart as a quick remedy. It promises relief in 30 minutes and stresses timely use for symptoms. The ad references locations including Siding and Hanover Streets and cites Minlipeks y SoD.

Agnew Minlipeks Y Sod Was & Sngton Hanover Bts

Elliott Seen as Next Chief Consul by Massachusetts Wheelmen

Supporters of Regulars push for Sterling Elliott as Massachusetts division chief consul of the League, with more than $700 ready to back his election. The Post reports an interview and notes his leadership, independence from rings, and public backing from Secretary Pease as reasons for support.

Sterling Elliott Massachusetts Diision Ellett Post Telephone Boston Press Cycling Club Bulletin Elliott Pease Massachusetts Bay State Albany

College and high school sports notes from the era

The article reports on upcoming intercollegiate and preparatory games at Cambridge and Boston areas. It notes Princeton and Dartmouth ties, Brookline training, and practice squads including O'Connell and Knox. Newton Upper Falls hosts Watertown High, while Hoppy opens against Boston Latin with injuries affecting Latin's lineup.

Ing Wesleyan Williams Pennsylvania Dartmouth New Hampshire Princeton Cambridge Manual Brookline Jim O’connell Dorchester High School Boston College Keon James Knox Harvard Newton Upper Falls Watertown High School John E. Slattery Chestnut Street Hoppy Boston Latin Charles River Park Grounds

Shaw Outplays Wise In Close Pool Duel

Professor Lew Shaw defeats Ed Wise 150 to 146 at Murray & Irwin's pool hall. Wise led early to 89 with Wise scoring bursts of brilliance, but Shaw rallied, sinking 60 of the last 68 shots to secure the win.

Murray & Irwin’s Lew Shaw Ed Wise New England Wise Shaw

MIT GAMES AT IRVINGTON OVAL FOR FALL HANDICAP

Technology prepares for its annual fall handicap games on the Irvington oval this afternoon starting at 2 30. Notable sprinters Stebbins Gray and Pugh have left the college along with key distance and miler Hooker and Lathrop leaving a weak indoor lineup.

Technology Irvington Oval Stebbins Hooker Lathrop Gray Pugh

Riverview Canoe Club to Adopt Constitution Next Week

The Riverview Canoe Club of Waltham plans to meet early next week to adopt a constitution and by laws. Jim Bergin of the Mainland league provided the club with new rooms for headquarters, and members anticipate a busy winter season with bowling and concerts.

Riverview Canoe Club Waltham Jim Bergin Tom Burke Harvard Burke Boston University Harvard Gymnasium Tim’’ Keefe Cambridge Tim Jim }Illigan Lawrence Jimmy Walsh Lowell Newton Jim Morse National Association of Baltimore Copeland Martin Ariel Rowing Club

Massachusetts outlines new regional baseball league proposal

Massachusetts towns Marlboro Grafton Milford East Douglass North Attleboro and South Attleboro may form a professional league next season playing two games weekly from Memorial Day to Labor Day with holiday double headers. Milford promoter Manager Coughlin will organize a meeting of interested towns as they already hold funds and baseball success.

Massachusetts Marlboro Grafton Milford East Douglass North Attleboro South Attleboro Coughlin Shoe City Boys Douglass John Irwin Tauntons McGamwell Hanks Simon New England New England League

Ada P Wins Final 2:16 Pace at Combination Park

The Fastern circuit concluded yesterday at Combination Park after rain delayed the 2:16 pace. Ada P., favored horse mare by Bloodwood CHAT p, won the seventh heat. Trio took second money. Star Wilkes suffered a shoe loss in the last heat and failed to pace.

Combination Park Ada P Trio Bob Durland Star Wilkes B. m Bloodwood Chat P Pcasavae Siece Delmarch Niles Ska Eaes Cae Cawne B. G Tennessee Wilkes Durland Baby Strathmore War Ren

Policeman Nets Carpet Thief in Boston City Case

Patrolman William Kinsman of Station 5 arrested George Vilson of 21 Hamburg Street for stealing $300 worth of carpets from Warren Lougee’s storehouse at 42 Warren Avenue. The suspect had sold many valuables to city residents. stolen property was recovered at multiple addresses including Shawmut and Tremont streets and 23 Union Park.

William Kinsman Station 5 George Vilson Hamburg Street Warren Jougee Warren Avenue Wilson Lougee Isabelle Farnham Shawmut Avenue Dawson Union Park McCauley Shawmut Waldron Tremont Street Glynn

Elliott Seeks Chief Consul Post in League Endorsement

H W Hayes, a founder figure in the League of American Wheelmen and former Massachusetts division chief consul, urges Elliott for the chief consul role. He credits Elliott with past leadership, division growth, and Bulletin experience, praising his training and vision for cycling affairs. He endorses Elliott to both veteran and new members.

H. W. Hayes League of American Wheelmen Massachusetts Elliott Old Guard

Mr. Williams Attacks Elliott Over Wheelman Baggage Bill

Spencer T Williams criticizes Sterling Elliott for backing a baggage bill in New York that led Massachusetts to adopt a compromise railroad tariff. He argues Elliott’s stance harmed Massachusetts wheelmen by inflating costs and claims the issue cost Massachusetts wheelmen thousands in higher charges.

Sterling Elliot Massachusetts L. A Elliott Bay State New York Senate Assembly Morton Boston Gareziog Achusetts Spencer T. Williams

Cycle Club Hosts Hurdy Gurdy Night and Pace Ride

The Cycle Club hosted a social with imported music and dancing from 8 to midnight drawing guests from P. C. C., Massachusetts B. C., Metropolitan Wheelmen and others. A fast century pace ride to Newburyport leaves Chelsea at 9 30 with pace kept 18 to 20 mph.

Messrs Leigh Smith and Vinton Chase London A. B. McDonnell Buffalo McDonnell Hiie-Buffalo Greater Boston Harry Elkes Fred Titus Dave Shafer Michael Peoria Rubber Company Edldie McDuffee Willow Grove Philadelphia

Lucy Field Arrested in New York Larceny Case

Chief Watts reported Captain McClusky of the New York detective force arrested Lucy Field a colored woman wanted for alleged larceny of 3000 dollars from Edward F Benton in a doorway on Pleasant street. Patrolman Loughlin of Station 4 prepared to bring her back with requisition papers.

Watts McClusky New York

I Shall Vote No Letter to the Editor Opposing City Bill

A Democratic writer from Boston argues against abolishing the Common Council. He warns against centralized wealth and power, calls for two legislative chambers with a single ward based representative system, and urges voters to defeat the bill. Signed by M. F. Lynch of 16 Clapp Street.

Sir Common Council Boston Trust Corporation Company Clapp Street M. F. Lynch

Turners Bicola Pills and Baby Foods Adverts

An early 20th century advertisement extols Bicola Pills as a cure for nervous and digestive troubles and claims to regulate blood and improve heart and lung health. It also promotes Turners Infant products, Po-Melia for babies, and Little Liver Tursnexs. Various Boston area agents and pharmacies are listed as distributors. Sousa's Concert tickets advertised for sale.

Philadelphia Boston Bean & Harris Connolly & Davis A. H. Copley Choate Drug & Chemical Co A. J G. E J. 5 McGillivray Brighton Geo. W.warren Allston S. M. Moore & Co

Five Good Games in City League Bowling Action

Five games featured strong scores as Boylston beat Sudbury at Sudbury alleys with 895 total. Millay led home team with 587 three-string and 217 single string, while Norton topped 600 in three strings for a rival. Carruth and Meyers teams clashed at home with Carruth winning by 89 pins and Burns posting 642 for high three-string total. Roxbury reports McCarthy besting Nobles 2267 to 2111 at Noble's alleys.

Boylston Sudbury Millay City Hall Shermans Norton Carruth Meyers Cambridge Burns Prospect Murray & Irwins Noble’s Alleys Roxbury McCarthy Nobles Ross Sudbury Alleys

Bowling Gossip and Local Candlepin News

Herman Long begins winter as manager at C J Lavis alleys. A two man candlepin team tournament starts at McCarthy's on Monday Nov 8 for one week with a 75 prize. Mike Higgins led a 98 string while John Murray shone for his team. The Murray Irwin second team plans a league schedule. Whalen scored 636 in three strings for Murray Irwin. Washington Stars challenge Columbia for 25. Newtowne beat Arlington Boat Club by 135 pins after score transposition.

Herman Long C. J. Lavis McCarthy West Wenton John F. Murray Candiepin Mike Higgins John Muray John McDonough Tom McCarthy Lowe Boylston Alley Williams and Crockett South End Highlands Murray & Irwin Hitchcock Columbia Alleys Bobles Whalen Washington Stars Columbia Representaives Stars Newtowne Arlington Boat Club

Sandia Wins Cambridgeshire Handicap at Newmarket

Lorillard Beresford 3 year old gelding Sandia took the Cambridgeshire handicap at Newmarket with Balsamo finishing second and Mrs Langtry's Brayhead third in the important race held today.

Newmarket Eng Sandia Balsamo

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