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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1896

Page

3

Indians and Carlisle Meet in First Ever University Football Game

Soldiers Field hosts the 3 PM kickoff as the Carlisle Indian School faces Harvard in a landmark matchup. Carlisle backs by weight and height profiles including Jamieson Pierce Wheelock Lone Wolf and others, while Harvard relies on a consistent lineup from the Cornell game with Merriman at right tackle and Dunlop at fullback.

University Carlisle Soldiers Field Jamieson I. E Seneca Tribe H. Pierce Wheelock J. G Lone Wolf B. Pierce Rt. J Morrison R. J Miller R. E Stockbridge Hudson, Q Puebo Cayon J. H Omata Seneca R. H Harvard Cornell Merriman Haughton Lewis Mills 1. T Bouve 1. G Doucette J. N. Shaw R. G R. T Moulton Beale Q. B Sullivan Dunlop Brown F. B

Concord High Defeats Concord In 8 To 9 Game

Concord High played a well fought game this afternoon, defeating Concord 8 to 9. Wilson ran nearly fifty yards for the first touchdown in the first half. all scores came that half as Concord held strong. Key players for the High were Wilson, Hennessy, Loughlin and Wheeler, while Hatch, Rodway, Maker and Burns starred for Concord.

Concord Concord High Wilson Hennessy Loughlin Wheeler Hatch Rodway Maker Burns Css Eka Tolan Iss Spencer Treland McMeneic Fart F. G. Daniels Wheeler Rodmay Rohier F. Do Cee Cree Eeeevee F. B Penniman Butters Dakin C. H Co. H. S Sohier

Brookline High Defeats Boston Latin School 10 to 6

Brookline High beat Boston Latin School 10 to 6 on the South End grounds in yesterday afternoon football action. Stillman scored two touchdowns and Daly added one as Brookline claimed the win with 300 in attendance.

Boston Latin School Brookline High South End Meri ES Bindi Cicco Ucla Fohtex Kernan Parker R. G Jatcbesky Hutchings Peeteres Antic Eeres Talbot Pi Gases Ae Lowe Ned Atherton Haughton and Gardner

Harvard Gridiron Sees Seniors Dominate In 97 98 Match

The Seniors overpowered Harvard in a 20 minute halves game with Hallowell scoring the goal after Sleeper and Little touch downs. Umpire Jones and Ref Crane oversaw the play.

Harvard Fenno Flershem Sleeper R. T Holmes Riggs Williams Piesa Veeuts Baeayer Fitazzerald Marvin O'Conni Hennen Scannell Crecu Ouris Mar Sleeper Little Hallowell

Winthrops defeat Knights on Boston Common 4 to 0

About 500 fans watched the Winthrops defeat the Knights of the Sacred Heart on Boston Common yesterday afternoon by four goals to nil. Reilly and Hurley starred for the Winthrops with Barry and Gargan shining for K S H. match featured two 15 minute halves and an attendance around 500.

Winthrops Knights of the Sacred Heart Boston Common Reilly and Hurley Barry and Gargan Knights OF Sacred Heart Dowd Kelley Treenor Urley G. Dey McCarthy Reilly Grant Doyle Nary Maguire F. D

Campello Star Team Defeats Bridgewater 14–0

Bridgewater High School fell to Campello by 14 to 0 on the south field this afternoon in 15 minute halves. Campello stars Caswell Hayden and Whitcomb stood out with strong play while umpire Eaton presided.

Bridgewater Bridgewater High School Campello Star Caswell Hayden Whitcomb Campellos Eaton

Gilt Edge Bowlers Form New Schedule and Prizes

A meeting of the Gilt Edge Bowling Association at Arthur Dixwell's Tremont street office appointed W J Dennison as inspector of alleys. The Newtowne Club of North Cambridge was rejected for membership as the league remains a six club league. Prizes include a championship trophy for first place, a second prize for the runner up, and an individual prize for the bowler with the lowest miss percentage. The schedule features home and home games and one round of neutral matches.

Arthur Dixwell Tremont Street W. J. Dennison Newtowne Club North Cambridge

Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder Relieves Colds Fast

Catarrh and colds relieved in 10 to 60 minutes by a single inhalation of Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder. The product claims painless use and instant relief for catarrh hay fever colds headaches sore throat tonsillitis and deafness. Sold by C E Woodward Co and Jaynes Co at specified streets.

Refina Wins at Medford in Final Park Meet

Manager Hicks oversaw the last season meet at Combination Park in Medford. Refina led in the 2:11 pace heat and won the final heat after fast and steady racing. Diversion and Queechy claimed other pacing and trotting heats as Mack and G. H. F. competed in a tight 2:17 trotting race.

Medford Hicks Combination Park Random Carya Diversion Rae Mack Merrill Robert Wilkes Refina Frefina Bowen Eeee Queechy Hilda S Silver Plate Rathbun

Old Fashioned Hallowe'en Party Planned by Press C C

The entertainment committee of the Press C C announces an old fashioned Hallowe'en party with tubs apples and water for games then a light lunch. Also notes the Nod dle Island Wheelmen begin a three division run tomorrow from 8:30 am at ten mph for the first two and eight mph for the third to South Natick and return.

C. C Noddle Island South Natick James G. Smalley Worcester Harry J. Robinson Smalley Robinson Messrs Albert J. Xf Anderson Grand Duke Michael Russia Olga Victoria England C.’. Sill Castle Square Mary Sargent Mepkins Marion Howard Brazier Bridgewater Percival Teem Barnaby H. L. Snell Peanody George E. Rounds P. Izert Frank Germain C. R. Stockbridge C. A. Keating E. I. Murdock J. P. Clark I. E. Lord W. F. Clark J. F. MacCarthy John J. Glenn R. Charbuck C. F. Cronin J Alexander McLean E. Rogers A. D. Brocher Victor Rose H. A. Hill James Corbin E. FE. Ryan Fred Terrow O. A. Fagerby B. L. Thomas Chapman J. G. Jacobs W. Whitmarsh G L. Howland F. Shattuck A. S. Caverly J. J. Crimmins G. E. Hamey John Luibois Elmer I. Drew G. E.wieiliams A. C. Merritt Lis G. W. Sullivan Franklin L. Hart F. A. Aisterberg W. Yanks William Jones Alli¢é Barber A. E. Hemenway O. F. Fosbert A. I. Paine Chester Weeks

Philadelphian Pearce Edged by Ernst in Broadway Club Bout

New York October 20 Leslie Pearce of Philadelphia nearly KOed by Billy Ernst of Brooklyn at the Broadway Athletic Club. Pearce was floored twice in the fifth round and saved from a knockout by the referee as police warned of arrests if a knockout occurred. Ernst won as Pearce failed to match the swinging attack. Other results include James Desverney over Andy Watson and Sammy Kelly defeating Dolly Lyons.

New York Leslie Pearce Philadelphia Billy Ernst Brooklyn Broadway Athletic Club Pearce Ernst Eirnst James Desverney Andy Watson Boston Sammy’ Kelly Dolly’ Lyons

Boxing Gossip on Walcott and Fight Prospects in Frisco

Boxing news shows Walcott in talks for matches with Tommy Ryan at 144 pounds for 1500 dollars and 200 expenses, with possible bouts with Tracey at 142 pounds and a Syracuse offer at catch weights. debates on Corbett Fitzsimmons plans surface, plus Ed Smith Goddard in Johannesburg and local Boston match inquiries.

Frisco Howe Hodgkins Joe Walcott Walcott Tommy Ryan Olympic Club Hodgkins Colonel Hopkins St. Louis Tom Tracey Howie Prisco Syracuse Sam Tompkins England Tracey Pacific Coast New York Corbett Fitzsimmons Warren Lewis Gotham New Coney Island Lewis Julian Johannesburg Denver Ed Smith Joe Goddard Tim Sullivan John Madden Cym Cambridge Samuel Robins Jack Foley South Boston Denny Sullivan Roxbury Tommy Bill Quinn Bob Rooker Stronsen

Mercantile League Bowling Results From Carruths Alleys

In last evenings Mercantile League Dennison Manufacturing defeated Bradford-Thomas 2234 to 2074 while Brown-Dureil beat Blodgett-Ordway 2981 to 2832. City League saw five tight games with Boylstons routing McCarthy and Lennon and the Shermans defeating the Prospects at Carruths alleys.

Mercantile League Dennison Manufacturing Company Bradford- Thomas Brown-Dureil Blodgett- Ordway Boylstons McCarthy Lennon Shermans Carruth's Bowler Brown Dolan Blodgett Dennett Duder Dennison Manufacturing Bradford-Thomas Dutton Souther Seesceres Chandler Rosea, TB Adams Grassie Ee Omnes Eee Tea Ea Gso Boylston Club Haven Ee Ceeeereese

Singer Cycle Parts and Equipment Listing

Frank Jennings of 23 Berkeley Street advertises bicycle parts including Dunlop tires and Brooks saddles. Local shopper notices a catalog style listing for cycling supplies.

Singer Cycle Parts Dunop Tires Brooks Saddles Frank Jennings Berkeley St

Melrose Highland Club Defeats Norfolk Cycle Club

In South Weymouth on Oct 30 the Norfolk Cycle Club lost to the Melrose Highland Club by a score of 2383 to 2219 at the Nor or alleys. The meet featured teams including Brockton Commercials and Metropolitans among others.

Brockton Mass Commercials Campello Metropolitans South Weymouth Norfolk Cycle Club Melrose Highland Club Noror

Harvard Freshmen Fall Games Show Tight Competition

Harvard's freshmen fall games at Holmes Field produced solid times and tight finishes. top performers included Gould winning the 100 yard dash and Draper taking the one half mile, with Hubbard and Harris posting strong numbers in hurdles and broad jump respectively.

Harvard Holmes Field Irwin-Martin Gould Mason Ratcliffe C. J. Harbeck R. A. Garrison J. F. Downey D. G. Hubbard D. G. Harris E. D. Gould Irwin Martin J. D. G. Oglesby J. D. Kent D. J. Flaherty A. A. Mason A. Edmands R. C. Heath

McKinley Hosts Schoolboys Delegation and Notables

In Canton Ohio on October 30 Major McKinley received individual visitors and school groups. Waterloo townspeople presented him a terra cotta bust while public school boys formed a pony-led procession to greet him. Depew and DeNewfin spoke as college students arrived, with Herrick and Smalley accompanying McKinley to the station.

Canton McKinley Major McKinley Waterloo McKinley Colored Republican Club of Cleveland Chauncey M. Denew Mr. Denew McKinley Yard Mr. Depew George W. Smalley London Times Myron E. Herrick

Cyclone Toll Mounts Across States With Casualties

Storm damage reports from Guthrie Oklahoma and Oxford Mississippi describe fatalities after a cyclone. In New Orleans and Locust Land Louisiana the Mound plantation cotton gin was destroyed and several cabins demolished with multiple deaths among African Americans.

Mound Plantation Joe Curryn Johnson’s Bend Lake St. Joseph Lake Ruen

New England Pool Championship Match Set

Joe Russell the present champion will play Max Soremby for a large purse in a 100 point race starting Monday night at the Avery Billiard Parlor located at 18 and 29 Avery Street.

New England Joe Russell Max Soremby Avery Biliard Avery Street

Robbery Attempt Targets Foster Mausoleum in Louisville

An overnight attempt to rob the mausoleum of J. M. Foster in the Catholic cemetery of Louisville failed as no valuables were found on the coffin. Foster, a millionaire car dealer from St. Louis, was reportedly the target for supposed solid gold ornaments. Nearby, James Dunlop, a Northampton bank robber released from Massachusetts prison, is jailed in Chicago in the Englewood safe robbery case, suspected to be involved though no link is confirmed. He is rumored to be working in Chicago’s saloon trade.

J. M. Foster Louisville Foster Carle St. Louis James Dunlop Northampton Massachusetts Chicago Englewood Dunlop

Injury Precautions And Bluff Tactics On The Diamond

A baseball veteran discusses how serious injuries affect players at the plate and on the bases. Gene De Montreville notes fear of pitches after head injuries like Bill Nash, while bluffing by pitchers can rattle hurt batsmen. Tony Mullane and Billy Joyce are cited as examples of lingering nerves and comebacks.

Gene de Montreville Washington Bill Nash Smith Louisville Billy Tony Mullane Cincinnati St. Louis Charlie Com‘skey St. Paul Billy Joyce Bill

Harrison's Second Tour Across Indiana

General Harrison conducts a second Indiana campaign swing with stops in Greenfield Knightstown and Anderson. Thousands greet him with cheers as he defends his party's currency stance and criticizes Bryan. A crowd in Muncie swells to tens of thousands, all eager for his speech.

Greenfield Ind General Harrison Indianapolis Harrison Anderson Knightstown Bryan Republican Party Muncie John Finley Boston

Depew Arrives in Canton for McKinley Greeting

Chauncey M Depew arrived in Canton Ohio at 1 30 this afternoon and was met by Major McKinley and the citizens reception committee He said his call on McKinley was personal and had no political significance He predicted New York would give McKinley at least 250 000 and praised railway men nationwide for backing Republican aims.

Canton Chauncey M. Depew Major McKinley Citizens’ Reception Committee New York McKinley United States West

Carlisle Reception Draws Lexington Notables

Secretary Carlisle hosted a reception at the Phenix Hotel in Lexington this morning. Nearly all the prominent figures of Lexington and the bluegrass region attended. Carlisle spoke to the attendees at 2 o'clock.

Lexington Carlisle Phenix Blue Grass Section

Captain Marriott Captured Near Smyrna By Brigands

Despatch from Smyrna reports Captain John Marriott of the Norfolk Regiment England captured by brigands during a shooting near Smyrna. Brigands demand a ransom of 16900 pounds for his release. Also noted is the deteriorating condition of Mrs. Castle of San Francisco while in custody for shoplifting.

Smyrna John Marriott Norfolk Regiment England Castle San Francisco

Columbus Whist Club Holds Packed Catholic Union Hall

Friends and members of the Columbus Whist Club gathered at Catholic Union Hall for a well attended evening event.

Catholic Union Hall Columbus Whist Club

Gold Hoarding Dominates Market Ahead of Election

New York reports show a market held by politics and gold flows with money pressure high. Demand is muted while gold hoarding and contracts to deliver gold surge, and October railroad earnings lag prior year. Cotton and wool trade fluctuates as investors bet on post election strength.

New York R. G. Dun & Co Weekly Review of Trade Tron Bessemer Pittsburg Gray Forge Chicago United States Canada Pradstreet Texas Louisiana Washington State Oregon Pacific Coast San Francisco Calcutta Tacoma Galveston Toronto Montreal Quebec City Halifax Labrador Newfounfdland Winnipeg Hamilton Dominion of Canada

Gargan Speaks at Honest Money Meeting in Baltimore

In Baltimore Music Hall an Honest Money League meeting drew about 1200 listeners. Speaker lineup included Major John Byrne Henry E Davis and Thomas Gargan. Gargan warned that manhood suffrage must pass a supreme test and criticized Chicago platform while defending gold money and constitutional safeguards. He argued money should be gold backed and pressed risks of legislation to alter silver value.

Baltimore Honest Money Music Hall John Byrne Honest Money League of America Henry E. Davis Washington Thomas J. Gargan Massachusetts Gargan Democratic Party Jefferson Jackson Chicago Supreme Court of the United States Congress France Iengland James I Gold Exchange New York

Fitzgerald Rally in Ward 7 at Hudson Street Schoolhouse

The Fitzgerald rally attracted large crowds at the Hudson Street Schoolhouse in Ward 7 last evening. Senator John Quinn presided as speakers included Edward J. Flynn James A. Gallivan John A. Kelcher Michael T. Callahan William A. Fitzgerald and the candidate. Fitzgerald spoke along familiar lines.

Fitzgerald Hudson Street Ward 7 John Quinn Edward J. Flynn James A. Gallivan John A. Kelcher Michael T. Callahan William A. Fitzgerald

Woman and Power Highlight Congress Program

Yesterday's program featured Professor Lester F. Ward of the Smithsonian speaking on Woman and the selection of traits she values in civilization. Dr. Otis T. Mason discussed Woman's Share in Primitive Culture with stereoscopic illustration. Today's session will cover emblems and symbols with speakers including Rabbi Fleischer and Swami Saradananda.

Lester F. Ward Smithsonian Institution Inez Tobey Hiloman Pauline Woltman Otis T. Mason Mary Dana Hicks Rabbi Fleischer Swami Saradananda Eveleen G. Mason J. D. Cola Ir. R. KE. Fernon Erat United States District Agriculure

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