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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1901

Page

3

State's Best Golfers at Brookline Today

The autumn meeting of the Country Club opens today with an open handicap medal 18 hole tournament. Entry already lists 80 players with more expected including top New England names and club members. Women’s handicap play follows on Monday with a mixed foursomes finish for members.

New England Country Club C. B. Cory Wollaston Arthur G. Lockwood Allston J. G. Thorp Oakley G. F.atherton H. C. Egan Harvard Boston Chelenge Up Memento Gol Ee Memers

Great golf at Allston ends in nerve racking finish

After one of the most exciting contests ever seen on the course, competitors delivered a tense showdown at Allston. Spectators watched as players traded shots, pushing to a dramatic final hole before a winner emerged.

Allston Golf Club W. Harris Latham Fred B. Tyler Tyler Gesson Carl D. Smith Frank Bhingate Robert W. Frost Wingate

Massachusetts Basketball League Forms Sees Boston Dropped

The Parker House meeting of the Massachusetts Basketball League adopted a constitution and a six club format. Representatives included South Framingham Burkes of Lowell P A C of Lowell Cambridge Somerville and Maynard. Somerville hosts Burkes of Lowell November 6 at Baker Hall.

Massachusetts Basket Ball League Parker House Sawyer South Framingham Burkes Lowell Cambridge Somerville Maynard Boston Baker Hall

Press Cycling Club to Host Banquet for Racing Team

The Press Cycling Club plans a reception and banquet for its racing team at the Langham tomorrow night. Invitations have been extended to a number of outside guests. A Horner photograph winning the interclub pursuit will be christened at the event.

Press Cycling Club Langham Horner

Harvard Golfers Fall To Wollaston In 9 To 5 Loss

Oct 30 Wollaston Golf Club hosts Harvard and wins 9 to 5 with F F H Smith of Wollaston posting the day’s best gross medal 79. Newton Oakley Country Club at Watertown also defeats Harvard 14 up.

Wollaston Wollaston Golf Club Harvard F. F. H. Smith Newton Oakley Country Club Watertown

Tie for Florence Hill cup at Arlington Golf Club

Arlington golf scene reports the Florence Hill cup final medal play ended in a tie with 14 points by Miss Alice Teel and Miss Elizabeth Adams. They will play off the tie to decide the cup, while Miss Adele Fitzpatrick holds 10 points.

Arlington Arlington Golf Club Alice Teel Misslizabeth Adams Adele Fitzpatrick

Winchester wins 8 up over Concord Golf Club

The Winchester II Club hosted Concord Golf Club today and the home team won by eight holes as the match concluded on the Winchester course. The result marked a solid victory for Winchester in this fixture.

Winchester Winchester II Club Concord Golf Club

Andover Down Boston College in 11 to 0 Victory

Phillips Andover defeated Boston College 11 to 0 in an autumn game at Andover. Andover showed early ground gains and a stronger second half defense, with Taylor scoring touchdowns and a goal from touchdown. Officiating included Crowley as referee and Chase as timekeeper.

Andover Phillips Andover Boston College Today Taylor Kinney Crowley Riley Grant and Sullivan Chase

Harvard Scrub Outplays Varsity Fumbles Suppressions Studied

Harvard held a long practice on Soldiers Field focusing on the guards back formation to counter Pennsylvania’s attack. Barnard’s 50 yard rush highlighted strong interference as Devens Randol and Bowditch returned to practice, while injuries limited players like Ristine Cutts Meier and Derby returning soon.

Harvard Soldiers Field Varsity Reid Pennsylvania Quakers Barnard Harvarain Devens Putnam Randol Bowditch Hnell Meier Derby Ristine Cutts Scrub Kernan Jones Graydon O’connell Campbell Cooper Littig Percival O'Connell R. T Knowlton Logs Migose Crscerecescetevacvels Gy MacDonald Q. Marshall Discovecesvetevees B Barker Kernan Mifflin Mifflin, 1. Be Bes Ceheseereessnee Waa Stone, Kent Greenough Kernan Jones, Swan, Rf. B B. B Taylor Pettit Graydon F DeeGee Avennchaies Se B Parmelee

Columbia 29 Haverford 6 in Polo Grounds clash

Columbia University beat Haverford College 29 to 6 at the Polo Grounds. Weekes scored four touchdowns for Columbia, while Hopkins broke free for a long return and a Haverford score after a fumble. Grant added a late goal for Haverford.

New York Columbia University Haverford College Polo Grounds Duell Columbia Hopkins Haverford Grant Weekes

A G Batchelder Hurt In Auto Car Crash

Amos G Batchelder of New York, chairman of the National Cycling Association board of control, was badly injured when a party ride car crossed the road near Westbury Illinois and was struck by a locomotive. Chauffeur Henry Fournier and several friends suffered injuries. Batchelder and Fullerton, an official of the Long Island Railroad, were among those injured.

Amos G. Batchelder New York National Cycling Association She Island Henry Fournier Radio Westbury H. B. Fullerton Mr. Batchelder H. J. Everall Arthur Lewis Guery Essrs Batchelder Fullerton Boston The Long Island Railroad

Lavigne to Meet McGovern on Winner Take All Basis

Jim Kennedy in San Francisco offers Lavigne a shot at featherweight champion Jerry McGovern at 128 pounds. Lavigne agrees to fight at 6 p.m. on contest day. Roche says articles will be signed immediately and Kennedy sees Lavigne improving at training quarters.

New York Jim’’ Kennedy Frisco Billy’’ Roche Lavigne Jerry’ McGovern Kennedy Billy” Roche McGovern

Roeber Accepts Challenge in Greco-Roman Wrestling

New York reports Roeber accepted Mehmet Nechad's challenge for a Greco-Roman match. They will wrestle for 250 dollars a side, best two of three falls, at Greco-Roman wrestling venue.

New York Roeber Mehmet Nechad

Root Knocks Out Ryan in Two Rounds at Music Hall

Jack Root of Chicago knocked out James Ryan in the second round of a scheduled 20 round match at Music Hall Louisville. The bout ended early in a dramatic stoppage with Root delivering the decisive knockout blow.

Louisville Jack'’ Root Chicago Jimmy Ryan Music Hall

Boxing Gossip and Drafted Fights in Pacific Coast Scene

News notes from boxing circles recount Jeffries delaying training due to a facial cut after an in ring clash with his brother Jack. new heavyweight Sheehan emerges on the Pacific coast praised by George Green, aged 24 and 175 pounds, with Sharkey-like build. Spike Sullivan signs to fight Curley Supplea at Erie on November 11. Starr and Daly to fight in Savannah on November 15 at 133 pounds in a two round bout.

Jeffries Jack Ruhlin Billy Delaney Dunkhurst Pacific Mn Sheehan Sheehan George Green Sharkey Green Spike Sullivan South Boston Curley Supplea Tom Sharkey Rublin Fred Rogers Starr Daly BJ. Holland Philadelphia Jack” Daly Savannah

Greer Ineligible Days Ten Eyck Questions Henley Entry

Edward Ten Eyck discussed the Henley regatta eligibility for East Boston sculler Frank Greer. He cited a rule barring manual laborers, noting Greer’s status as a laborer may disqualify him. Ten Eyck suggested Titus’s chances require seeing him compete.

Edward Hanlan Ten Eyck Frank Greer Boston Greer Blackstaffe Ten Eyck Titus

Boylston Tops Hub in Boston Candle Pin League

Bowler Jackson led with a 124 single and 289 total as Boylstons defeat Hub three straight to reach a 1350 team score. Jefferson beats St James two of three. Sudbury drops the first to Beacon Chambers. McCarthy takes only the first from Murray & Irwin.

Jackson Boylston Boylstons J Jefferson St. James Sudbury Beacon Chambers McCarthy Murray

Mercan tile League match ends in win for Rice Sayward Whitten

Rice Sayward Whitten defeated Smith Patterson Co in a best of three. Tuttle led Smith Patterson with 276 total and a 96 single as scores concluded.

Rice, Sayward & Whitten Smith, Patterson & Co Tuttle Brown Hiendiey

Insurgent Leader Lukban Pressed as Manila Reports

Advices from Catbalogan Samar say General Smith has reliable information on Lukban’s location while daily skirmishes occur and Catbalogan came under fire. Smith expects to clear the island by Christmas. Colonel Robe lauds heroism after the Balangiga disaster. Governor Taft recuperates after an operation in hospital.

Manila Catbalogan Samar Smith Lukban Robe Ninth Infanty Balangiga Taft

Death of Unknown Man Identified as William Lynch

The unconscious man found on Causeway street near North Station died at Cit Hospital. Relatives identified the body as William Lynch of 1 Lowell Street, resident five years. He had spinal meningitis the night before and wandered, fell on the pavement, with initial suspicion of foul play. William Murdock of 68 Taylor Street took charge of the body.

Shaw Causeway Street North Station Cit Hospital William Lynch Lowell Inlaw William Murdock

Two Bachs Race at Margarette New Hampshire Meeting

Day two of boxing racing drew a strong crowd as eight heats were run in trots and ace. The track stayed fair and racing wraps up tomorrow with 2:22 and 2:29 pace plus a free for all. Nellie B. captured the 3 class event with a $300 purse for obden Jordan. Maqueen won the 3 class pant purge with a $300 purse.

Margerette Manchester N. H Burse Nellie B. m Obden Jordan Maqueen B. m May Mov Poe Erlin

Minor Court Dispatch in Charles Town Case

Katherine Crowley, once linked to an elderly citizen theft in Charles Town, surrendered to Probation Officer Keefe and was placed on probation for a year. W J Farr, nearly 70, was convicted of assaulting a girl and faces sentencing.

Katherine Crowley Charlestown Keefe Amar W J. Farr

Chase Family Contests Will of Dudley Grammar School Master

In Roxbury Probate Court Judge Grant resumed the will dispute of Leverett M. Chase, challenged by his four children Sarah M., Henry W., Charles, and Georgiana M. The siblings seek bulk ownership of the estate left in trust for life income, alleging their father was of unsound mind.

Leverett M. Chase Dudley Grammar School Roxbury Sarah M Henry W Charles Georgiana M Grant Chase Sarah Marion Chase Ome. Z Samuel Powers Mrs. Chase Counsel Powers W. W. Towle Miss Chase Grace

Evidence and Tools Secured in Williams Raid

Sergeants Aubers and Lovell of Station 5 used a search warrant to raid Mrs. Williams at 621 Tremont Street last night, securing an operating table and a full set of instruments used in criminal operations. Police also found two women in bed recovering from operations, whom they plan to prove were victims.

Aubers Lovell Station 5

Roxbury Vets Danced At Seventeenth Annual Ball

Nearly 1000 attendees fill Orienta Hall for Roxbury Veteran Firemen’s Association gala. New England associations in uniform join captains and city officials as grand march leads by Edna Bennett and Mrs. Bennett followed by Robert J. Williams, Miss McCabe, and Mr. and Mrs. Michael H. Murray. Mayor Dickinson of Cambridge, Rep. James E. Watson, Aldermen James Doyle and Bowen, City Clerk Donovan attend among others.

Roxbury Dickinson Cambridge James E. Watson Michael Gaddis James Doyle Bowen Donovan Dan

Notable attendees listed for veterans event

The act lists numerous individuals including fel J. Kiley Senators Sullivan and Seaver and the Hon James G. Donovan. Also named are Captains Melvin Haskell Thomas Barlow Wirth Green Pike Kelly Kell and Maley among Braintree and Charlestown veterans.

Fel J. Kiley Senators Sullivan Seaver James G. Donovan Melvin Haskell Somerville Vets Thomas Barlow New Bedford Wirth Green Butcher Roy Braintree George E. Forbes Veteran Firemen's Association Pike Charlestown Kelly Maley Kell Lynn A. A. Bennett Thomas J. Noonan Michael Murray Edward J. Glynn Daniel J. Ee Adam Mock Tnomas F. Kealey M. H. White William Atkins W. R. Edwards T. H Willams H. Briscoe T. L. Stone John Cosgriffe

Swamp Root Endorsed By Boston Daily Post Readers

A Boston Daily Post promotional item extols Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root for kidney and urinary troubles. It recounts Mrs H N Wheeler of Lynn Massachusetts reporting relief after use and urges readers to try the remedy with free sample and an informational booklet from Kilmer & Co of Binghamton New York.

Post A N. Wheeler High Rock St Lynn Mass BK. Littlefield Boston Daily Post Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton

Miller Joints Testimony On Franklin Syndicate Assets

Referee Tilney conducts testimony in Brooklyn to locate and recover assets of the Franklin syndicate. Miller testifies that Edward Schlessinger gave direct orders, controlled funds, and that Miller received irregular sums. Ammon details the 140000 loan to Seymour Johnson Co, while Miller notes bonds Schlessinger took.

New York Tilney Brooklyn Franklin Syndicate W. F. Miller Miller Edward Schlessinger Schlessinger Seymour, Johnson & Co Ammon Wells Fargo Bank

French Battlehips Sail For The Levant

Paris dispatch reports the Mediterranean squadron sailing from Toulon with one division at Salins d Hyeres and a three-battleship group under Admiral Caillard heading toward the Levant. Two thousand troops join. France will seize the nearest Ottoman customs house if demands go unmet. Target is Mitylene or Salonika, guarding the Dardanelles and Smyrna Gulf.

Paris Yeuterony Toulon Figaro Salins-d’Hyeres Caillard Levant France Mitylene Salonika Dardanelles Gulf of Smyrna

New Massachusetts Rhode Island Templars Elect Officers

The Grand Commandery of the Knights Templars of Massachusetts and Rhode Island held its 9th annual conclave at the Masonic Temple. Officers elected for the next year include Right Eminent Grand Commander George E. Hilton and other officers from Lynn Boston Maiden Springfield Dorchester Fall River and Plymouth.

Knights Templars Massachusetts Rhode Island Masonic Temple Oliver A. Roberts Melrose Rand George E. Hilton Lynn George H. Kenyon Providence Freeman C. Hersey Boston Dana J. Flanders Maiden Edwin A. Blodgett Springfield Bentley Young Oston James H. Upham Dorchester Benamin W. Rowell Charles T. Morgan Fall River Charles I. Litchfield Plymouth J. Herbert Bowden

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