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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1898

Page

3

Prowess of 1900s college football captains described

Biographical sketches of football captains from Penn Yale Harvard Princeton and Cornell. John Outland of Penn born in Kansas is 1900 medical student and versatile lineman. Burr Chamberlin of Yale from Dalton Mass is 22, 5'10" 187. Dibblee of Harvard 22, 5'6" 156. Hillebrand of Princeton 21, 6'0" 180. Whiting of Cornell 22, 5'10" 164.

John Outland University of Pennsylvania Kansas University of Kansas Outland Red and Blues Burr Clark Chamberlin Yale Dalton Mass Phillips Academy Andover Dibblee Arthur Hillebrand Addison W. Kelly Princeton Allen Edward Whiting Cornell Holyoke Academy Holyoke

American Racing Cyclists' Union Formed at Last

Eddie Bald of Buffalo chairs a new group formed to separate racing control from the League of American Wheelmen. Secre­tary F Ed Spooner and an executive committee included Gardiner and Bald. The union invites 63 pro riders to sign the agreement. some plan to use the organization permanently. Racing proceeds at the New Jersey interstate fair amid rain. Gardner wins the five mile heat with Sims second and Butler third.

Trenton N. J League of American Wheelmen American Racing Cyclists’ Union Eddie Cy. Bald Buffalo F. Ed Spooner Mr. Spooner Edldie Bald Amos G. Batchelder New York State Arthur Gardiner Chicago Philadelphia Major Taylor Eddie Bald Tom Cooper Jay Eaton Orlando Stevens H. F. Terrill J. B. Anderson W. E. Becker B. B. Stevens John Zimmerman H. T. Barrow W. J. Wigmore James P. Logue John Ruel R. Aa, Miller L. A. Wa Fair Association The New Jersey la A. W Tomorro Mott Fred Sims Tom Butler

Brooklyn and Boston Scrape Through Doubleheader Drama

A twin bill between the Boston champions and Brooklyn ends with both games closely fought. Boston wins the first 3 2 after a strong start but Brooklyn rallies, while the second game features Daly and Wagner keying a late Brooklyn surge before Boston seals the win. Umpire Brown is briefly injured by a foul tip, and Magoon and Daly shine for Brooklyn alongside standout Boston hitters Tenney and Collins.

Boston Brooklyn Tom Brown Bobby Lowe Ed’ Lewis Yeager Gotham Dunn Smith Brooklyn Battery Chick’’ Stahl Jim’’ Collins George Yeager Willis Fred Tenney George Magoon New Hampshire Lebanon Hillsboro Bridge Granite State New England Portland Camdens Knox County Maine Teague Brockton Iis John Anderson Wagner Long Collins Stahl Daly Tenney Hamilton Anderson Magoon Lewis Lachance Brown and Andrews A. Te C. F Stafford Fike Bergen E Duffy C. Sty Anas Nichols Seeeeee Sone Brookly A. B AB R - TB PO Eeree Q' Daly Lachancee Ryan Amilton Bergen Tachbance Bergen Griffin Time Mclvenna

Senators Lead as Night Ends Game in Sixth

Washington led Baltimore 7 to 5 in the seventh inning gloom, but the game ended after the sixth due to darkness with 1,500 in attendance.

Cincinnati Gains Lead as Vaughn Ejected in Eleventh

In Cincinnati on September 26 Vaughn clashed with umpire Swartwood in the eleventh inning and was ejected for three days, as Cleveland led 4 to 3 after the late incident.

Cleveland Cincinnati Vaughn Swartwood

Browns and Colonels Game Ends With Louisville Victory

In St Louis on Sept 26 Louisville beat the Browns in a long early season game. Attendance was about 250. The final score is not provided in the readable text.

R. H. EK Boston Brooklyn Washington Baltimore Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago Pittsburg New York Philadelphia Louisville St. Louis Orphans Browns Colonels

Giants Rally Over Phillies In Seventh And Eighth

New York Sept 26 The Phillies won the first game but lost the second to the Giants. The Giants scored three runs in the seventh and three in the eighth to seize the lead and win. Seymour doubled in the sixth and scored on Doyle's single, helping push the Giants to victory in the second game.

New York Phillies Giants Seymour Doyle

MacMasters Trial At Harvard Signals Possible Coaching Hire

Harvard practices sparked by Jack MacMasters visiting the sidelines amid debate over a hire. Princeton veteran proposes hard work with no professional coach, while the committee weighs his fit. Players like Mills and Donald return from illness, others limited, and several tackles sidelined as Forbes directs drills.

Jack MacMasters Princeton Harvard Dibblee MacMasters Lathrop Cambridge Fred Mills Manila Malcolm Donald B. Z. Kasson Forbes J. J. Mulverhill Barnard Heard Sam Lewis G. MacLargent Martin Hall S. S. Beardsley Lewis Bert’’ Waters Billy” Garrison Moulton Dean Bouve J. Kendall Daly Kendall Trainor Brayton Boal Cochrane Warren

Tigers Line Heavy in Princeton Prep News

Princeton notes a heavy line and uncertain roster as the Tigers begin football preparation. Key players include Kelly and Wheeler with Bair sidelined for army service. New men must fill end, tackle, two halves and fullback roles while experienced backs and quarterback contenders vie for starting spots.

Princeton N. J Tigers Kelly Wheeler Bair Cochran Holt Ayres Reiter George Lathrope Herman Suter Watkins Rosengarten Roper Pennsylvania Booth Edwin Crowdis Bill’ Edwards Filson P. G Lafayette Nills Beam Hillebrand Geer Mills Sheffield Blair Academy Hale Loyd Schwartz Montgomery

Yale Football Seeks No Head Coach This Season

Yale prepares for a season without a head coach as graduate coaches take turns guiding the team. Butterworth arrives to work with Captain Chamberlain and the squad while issues at center persist. Cutten regresses slightly, Foster Sanford aids, and Ben nett showcases size at center. Wesleyan game looming.

New Haven Conn Yale Butterworth Chamberlain Cutten Walton Hall Foster Sanford Cadwalader Guards Captain Chamberlain Captain Allen Keyes Dashiell Lindley Wesleyan Bennett Cunha Honolulu Rawlinng Hawaii

Somerville High football shows rapid development after week’s practice

Somerville High’s football team demonstrates rapid improvement after a week of practice. Coaches cite strong work, improved cohesion, and growing confidence as the squad hones fundamentals and readiness for upcoming challenges.

Senior league roster outlines new heavy squad

Captain C. C. Pipe coaches the team with no regular coach. Harvard's Gonterman unavailable. Practice focuses on punting, ball security, tackling, and line play. C. R. Pipe to start at fullback, Storey at end, Cushman at center, Fitz at quarterback. New men include Philbrick Cummins Stone Ball Patch Yelland Brine R Pipe Lewis Sanborn Harts Jones Whitaker Hyers Hills and Stone brothers.

C. C. Pipe Gonterman Harvard Cuddy Pipe C. R. Pipe Storey Cushman Fitz Higgin Philbrick Cummins Stone Ball Patch Yelland Brine R. Pipe Lewis Sanborn Harts Jones Whittaker Hyers Hills Stone Brothers

Hoppy Team Seeks Larger Roster After Small Practice

Captain Nickerson supervised a light session with only fourteen men reporting for Hoppy yesterday afternoon. He aims for at least forty by Saturday as vacations delay returnees. Shea and Coe to guard this year. Nickerson and Clark to tackle. Other candidates listed include Stillman, Wright, Lawson, Reed, Leonard, Richardson, Carlton, Tracy, Knowles, Gleason, and Kidder.

Nickerson Beacon Street Shea Coe Clark Stillman H. B Wright Q. B Lawson Reed Leonard Richardson Carlton Tracy Knowles Gleason Kidder

Magnificent Southern Volume Issued by the Southern Railway

The Southern Railway issues a lavish volume titled The Empire of the South by Frank Presbrey. It spans nearly 200 pages with over 400 illustrations and surveys agriculture, cotton, tobacco, iron, coal, resorts, climate, and the progress of each southern state and major cities. The book aims to call world attention to the South and reflects the railway’s confidence in the region’s future.

Southern Railway Ohio Potomac Mississippi Frank Presbrey

Readville Breeders' Stakes Held After Rain Delay

Readville hosted three stake races from the breeders meeting. Warmer weather enabled values like Time 2 17.5 for the 2 30 class and walkovers for Authentic and Frankness in horse foal stakes with purses of 1500.

Readville MccJoe Fergus McGregor Joe Young Baggs Billy Andrews Eo Little Dick UGB Iule May Sullivan Bik. G Autograph Laura F Brady Frankness B. F Candor Molly J Either

Woodward's Cut Rates at Tremont Street Drug Store

Woodward's drug store at 100 and 102 Tremont street advertises the lowest prices on apothecary wares and undercuts rival shops. A pharmacist with over thirty years of experience runs the prescription department, offering similarly low prices, and the store stays open every night until 11 p.m.

Woodward's Drug Store Tremont Street Woodward

Bicycle Notes Highlight 1906 Cycling Scene and Plans

Eddie Martyn marks the anniversary of his baggage car match on Oct 6 with a Brockton fair visit and a P C C century ride next Sunday. Major Taylor seeks pacing help after the national circuit ends, while Eddie Bald criticizes Mott scoring. The trade foresees pattern changes to boost next year’s sales as Clark introduces a valveless tire with a self sealing pocket. Commonwealth Bicycle Club trims its entertainment committee to three.

Eddie Martyn Brockton Fair Brockton Thel. A. W Pennsylvania Massachusetts New York Philadelphia Major Taylor Eddie Bald Mott C. F. Clark Mr. Clark Kimball The Commonwealthy Bicycle Club George A. Perkins Goodhue Libby

Dover to Host More Races at Granite State Park

Managers of Granite State Park in Dover announce a series of trotting races from September 27 to 30. Dover’s meets have set the pace this year, drawing first class entries with substantial purses. National Trotting Association rules will govern the meet, boosting its prospects, with reduced Boston & Maine railroad fares including admission.

Granite State Park Dover New England National Trotting Association Boston & Maine Railroad

Satin Slipper Triumphs in Flatland Stakes at Gravesend

It was rainy and dull at Gravesend today as Satin Slipper, the favorite, edged Armament in a late drive to win the Flatland stakes. Headlight IL, a longshot, captured the high wiehle handicap from a field of sixteen starters.

Satin Slipper New York Gravesend Armament Headlight IL

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