Harvard Football Giants Begin Gridiron Work at Cambridge
Harvard football opens with Reid and staff preparing for a two week practice before the September 29 game against Williams. Changes in rules, including the 10 yard gain in three downs, will shape early drills and player roles as Harvard rebuilds its lineup with new ends and tackles.
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Cambridge
Greater
Boston
Harvard
Reid
Williams
Crimson
Hurley
Leary
McFadden
Montgomery
Brill
Leonard
Knowlton
Harrison
Nichols
Snyder
Nesmith
Kersberg
Pierce
Burr
Barney
Parker
Squires
Starr
Foster
Somes
Wendell
Lockwood
Allie Jay Wins Empire State Stakes at State Fair
Fifteen thousand fans watch the Empire State $10 000 2 14 trot feature at the New York State fair grounds. Allie Jay owned by General Wilson B. Chisholm of Cleveland takes the victory defeating Morone and 10 rivals as Nut Boy wins the 2 08 trot and Onassia breaks in the 2 14 pace.
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Syracuse
N. Y
State Fair Grounds
Allie Jay
General Wilson B. Chisholm
Cleveland
Morone
W. A. Clarke, Jr
Nut Boy
McHenry
My Star
Argot Boy
Readville
Onassia
Goldie Dillard
Country Boy
Marblehead Hand Engine Wins Muster Playout
Marblehead hand engine Okommakamesu captured first prize of 250 dollars by throwing a stream 211 feet 10 3 8 inches at a veteran firemen muster in Salem. About 3,000 people lined the parade as 21 tubes entered. former Mayor Joseph H. Peterson led the float. Second prize went to General Taylor of Everett at 200 feet 2 4 inches. others followed with Hancock Brockton 196 8 58 inches and more.
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Salem
Marblehead
Okommakamesu
Joseph H. Peterson
General Taylor
Everett
Hancock
Brockton
Protector
Amesbury
Enterprise
Campello
Triumph
Berwick
City of
Lawrence
Knights of Columbus Championship Game in Boston
The final K of C league championship baseball game is set for Saturday at 3 PM at Huntington Avenue grounds. Arlington Council faces Chelsea, leaders of the first and second divisions, with Mayor Fitzgerald to throw the first ball.
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Huntington Avenue Grounds
Arlington Council
Chelsea
Knights
Boston
Fitzgerald
Lynn Beats Norwich 5 to 3 in New England League clash
Lynn of the New England league defeated Norwich of the Connecticut league 5 to 3. Norwich rallied with two runs in the ninth but fell short. Soffel starred for Lynn as the visitors held on in a tight 9 inning game played in Lynn.
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Lynn
Norwich
Soffel
Po.a.e
Bh.po
A.E. Pastor
Ball
C. F
Bannon
Cote
Page
Tighe
Barclay
Lord
Bighte
Lovell
Perkins
Clark
Accorsini
Burton
Rising
R. F
Daum
Plank
Worcester Triumph in Interleague Clash at Home
Worcester defeats Springfield 4 to 8 in a well played interleague game. Highlights include catches by Burkett Zacher and Tansey and solid work from Keane O Rourke and Lord. Long led both teams with three hits as Worcester pitchers held the visitors to eight runs.
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Worcester
Burkett
Zacher
Tansey
Keane
O’rourke
Lord
Long
Springfield
O’connor
C. F
Yale
Bradley
K’d
Curtis
Meagher
Wall
R. F
Hartm
Luby
R.f.l.f
Knotts
Sline
Chadbourne
Stankard
Hartman
O'Rourke
Stafford
Arcite Wins Autumn Stakes at Sheepshead Bay
Arcite, the third choice, took the Autumn stakes over six furlongs at Sheepshead Bay but was disqualified after finishing first due to interference. Don Enrique and Horace E moved to second and third place, with Arcite restored as winner. Four favorites won. jockeys Radtke Beckman and Horner were set down for the rest of the meeting for disobedience at the post.
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Arcite
Dinna Ken
New York
Sheepshead Bay
Don Enrique
Horace E
Radtke
Beckman
Horner
Rhode Island Baseball to Host Marions at Wood Island Park
The Rhode Island battleship baseball team will face the Marions of East Boston this afternoon at Wood Island Park, aiming for a decisive win on home turf.
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Rhode Island
Marions
East Boston
Wood Island Park
GOSSIP OF THE BOXERS AT CHELSEA RING SETS LOADED BOUTS
Boxing notes preview a 15 round meeting at Chelsea between Kid Goodman and Aurelio Herrera with rematch history. Herrera trains toward 135 pounds as Goodman, in peak condition, aims to repeat past fast showing and claim victory if Herrera falters.
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Chelsea
Kid Goodman
Boston
Goodman
Herrera
Charley
Neary
Coaches Assist Reid With Key Line and Quarterback Work
Dan Knowlton Blagden Reggie Brown Andy Marshall Bert Waters Lewis Percy Haughton assist head coach Reid. Daly oversees quarterbacks as teams expect good results from these efforts.
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Reid
Dan Knowlton
Blagden
Reggie Brown
Andy Marshall
Bert Waters
Lewis
Percy Haughton
Daly
First Tryout Of Season For Schoolboy Elevens
The opening of the high school football season brings teams into shape with English High led by captain Corcoran. Nobles is led by Howard Johnson and Waltham by Marsh. South Boston High captain Carey expects a large squad for tryouts as new rules and methods are studied. Brighton’s Fred Johnson returns as captain at fullback while many linemen and backs from last year are gone.
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English High
Corcoran
Howard Johnson
Nobles
Marsh
Waltham
Carey
South Boston High
Fred Johnson
Brighton
Yale Secures Shevlin for Preliminary Football Work
New Haven Conn Sept 11 Wilson McClintock says Shevlin captain of the varsity will join Yale for the preliminary season starting Sept 17 and stay a week to aid coaches in teaching new rules and getting players into the work. It depends on Head Coach Rockwell and the staff if he remains to assist in developing the team.
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YALE
Shevlin
New Haven
Conn
Wilson McClintock
Tom Shevlin
Rockwell
McClintock
Mass marksmen claim forty prizes in New Jersey event
Massachusetts rifle teams won more than forty prizes as they wrapped up competition at Sea Girt. Winners received checks and medals at the clubhouse before sailing to Fall River. The notable trophies include the Soldier of Marathon and a $500 Leech cup bond. Captain Stuart W Wise led the regimental rifle effort with the most prizes.
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Sea Girt
N. J
Massachusetts
New York
Fall River
Simmonds
Boston
Marathon
Stuart W. Wise
Sixth Infantry
State House
Baptist
Company H
Wise
Eighth Infantry
Bay State
Yost Praises New Football Rules and Open Field Play
Michigan coach Henry M. Yost endorses the latest football rule changes saying they will boost popularity. He notes more serious injuries are unlikely to drop, defensive tactics must shift, and the forward pass plus offside kick demand two linemen move to the backfield.
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Henry M. Yost
Michigan
Yost
Cotton planter kills weevils with whiskey
D B Roberts a cotton planter from Rapidas Parish Louisiana reports whiskey as poison to boll weevils killing them almost immediately. He plans a spraying device to mist cotton plants with whiskey and estimates a gallon per acre suffices to shield crops possibly earning him a $50 000 reward offered by the Texas Legislature and others.
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New Orleans
D. B. Roberts
Rapidas Parish
Roberts
Texas
World of Sport recap spans yachts to varsity football notes
German yachtsmen concede American triumph in the Roosevelt cup and discuss Kiel Marblehead water differences. Cambridge athletes focus on Crimson football prospects at the Stadium while Dartmouth adds Clarke Tobin and Frank Brady from South Boston High. Boston swimmers face New York A C challengers noted for fast mile times. Baseball stars across eras and nationalities referenced, plus Brownies’ handball duo McGrath and Fitzpatrick.
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Kiel
Marblehead
Dartmouth
Clarke Tobin
Frank Brady
South Boston High School
Husky
Pair Arrested in Beverly Theft Case At West End
Barbra Manley age 21 and Henry Cronin 29 of Cambridge Street were arrested on a charge of stealing $1200 from John George, a Beverly Italian. The alleged incident occurred Sept 6 after George met the pair in the North End and an ensuing visit to a Hanover Street house. George will travel from Beverly to court to identify the prisoners.
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Barbara Manley
Henry F. Cronin
Cambridge Street
John George
Beverly
Hancock Street
West End
George
North End
Hanover Street
Ray
Miss Manley
Cronin
Meyer Proves Citizenship and Lands Family at Long Wharf
Christian Meyer and his family of eight, six with trachoma, landed at Long Wharf yesterday after immigration officials verified his claim of American citizenship. The Republic brought them from the Baltic province of Sweden. two children were born in North Dakota per baptismal certificates. The family departed for the West after landing.
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Christian Meyer
Long Wharf
Republic
Baltic
Sweden
Meyer
North Dakota
West
New Silver Dollars Soon From Philadelphia Mint
Reports from Boston indicate the Philadelphia mint will begin coining the new 190 silver dollar this month. As no new silver money has been minted this year, collectors feared the annual issue would be skipped.
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Boston
Philadelphia
Collins 10 Fight Lay Off Sparks Legal Clash
Jimmy Collins and General Taylor met to discuss Collins suspension which he believes may extend the season. Collins has consulted a lawyer to determine his position and will not reveal the attorney’s name. The club has not issued a statement as trades and deals involving Collins are being considered.
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Amby McGarry
Willie Fitzgerald
Bridgeport
Conn
Fitzgerald
McGarry
Philadelphia
Charley Neary
Gans
Nelson
Neary
Britt
Jimmy Coffroth
Coffroth
al Kauffman
Tommy Burns
Kauffman
Jim Flynn
Pueblo
Col
Burns
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Hayes Valley
J. P
T. B
Taunton
Bb. H. L
Young Corbett
McGovern
Clinton
John L. Sullivan
Charley Itchell
Thomas Coffey
Eagles
Jimmy Collins
General Taylor
South End
Collins
Taylor
Baseball News And Comment From Boston And Beyond
The column surveys the Boston area baseball scene with notes on Mathewson’s form, Bresnahan’s crowd trouble, Jimmy Collins seeking legal advice, and the Giants versus Dorchesters and Ashmonts rubber games. It mentions Sylvester Tenney, Alec Smith, and upcoming games, plus trades, lineups, and hopes for a post season series.
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Giants
South End
Mathewson
Cy Young
Roger Bresnahan
Jimmy Collins
Madden
C. James Connolly
C. James
Tenneyites
Alec Smith
J. G
Fast Dorchesters
Ashmonts
Ashmont Playground
Driscoll and Murray
Dorchester
Clay and Sullivan
Ashmont
Billy Hickey
Centre Street
Dorchester Colonial
Walworths
Stoughton
Neponset
Stoneham
Wakefield
J. M. Londergan
City Point Court
South Boston
Boston
East Boston
Elberfeld
F. H. Gilson
Orients
Wolcotts
Wolcott
Highlanders
Chicago Cubs
Wakefield Triumphs Over Peabody in Opening Fall Game
Wakefield high school opened fall baseball with a 12 to 0 win over Peabody High. Buxton Coombs and Meloney starred for Wakefield while Smith Riley and Callahan shone for Peabody in the early season matchup.
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Wakefield
Peabody High
Buxton
Coombs
Meloney
Smith, Riley
Callahan
Big Time For Cubs If They Win Pennant
Friends of the Chicago National League club plan a world series victory celebration with Mayor Dunne asked to chair a committee. An automobile parade with electric lights banners and flags is proposed followed by a banquet and a gift for each Cubs member.
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Chicago
Chicago National League Club
Chicago National Club
Dunne
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