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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1914

Page

14

Taft Son Debuts for Yale Basketball in Open Season

Yale announces two freshmen Charlie Taft and Newell Garfield will debut in college basketball. Taft, son of Professor William Howard Taft, joins a squad coached by Bobby Stow with veteran captain Eddie Stackpole. The team opens in Hartford against Wesleyan then tours the South before the intercollegiate season.

New Haven Conn Yale Charlie Taft Newell Garfield William Howard” Taft James A. Garfield Roosevelt Taft Watertown Horace Charlie Syracuse Eddie Stackpole Arnold Smith Garfield Rhett Kinney Weiner Bobby Stow Bridgeport Hack” Noyes

Harvard's Schedule Explained by Football Chief Farley

Harvard aims for friendly competition rather than chasing an intercollegiate title. Chairman J Wells Farley says schedule choices fit Harvard’s season goals, focusing on beating Princeton and Yale and avoiding unnecessary top contenders.

Harvard J. Wells Farley Harvard Football Committee Harvard Alumni Bulletin Crimson Farley Princeton Yale Washington Jefferson Tufts Penn State Michigan Eddie Mahan Haughton

Volkmann Track Sets Sights On Strong Winter Team

Fowler returns as track coach at Volkmann School with Bob Fowler leading the team that last season topped private schools. Captain Henry Allen and veterans Harry Bowen Augustus Aspinwall Ben Blanchard Van Bates and Hatch provide experience. A schedule includes meets at Nichols Field Mt Auburn Huntington Newton and Y M C A with inter scholastic and schoolboy events through February.

Volkmann Bob Fowler Princeton Bob Henry Allen Harry Bowen Augustus Aspinwall Ben Blanchard van Bates Hatch Browne & Nichols Nichols Field Mt. Auburn Huntington School Boston Mca Eym Newton High Newtonville Roxbury Ta

Rabbit Maranville Admits Federal Offer in Bangor

In Bangor on Thursday afternoon Rabbit Maranville confirmed a Boston report that the Federal league has offered him 440,000 for three years. He notes his Braves contract runs to next fall and declines to discuss future plans, saying the offer remains good for three years and he will keep details private.

Bangor Boston Federal League Rabbit Maranville Maranville Braves Mauranville

Brewers Want Bodie In Chappell Trade To Milwaukee

Chicago White Sox plan to trade for Feich with Larry Chappell among the players sent to Milwaukee. Brewers manager Harry Clark reportedly favors Ping Bodie as a possible centerpiece while considering Bodie’s past power hitting in the American Association.

Larry Chappell Chicago White Sox Milwaukee Feich Harry Clark Brewers Ping American Association

Harvard Downs Tech In Crude Season Opener At Arena

Harvard defeated Technology 6 to 2 in a rough opening game. Individual efforts dominated, with Greenough Townsend and captain Claflin among standouts for the Crimson while Tech failed to mount a cohesive defense. Scoring featured Morgan, Curtis, Wanamaker, Townsend, Cochrane, and Townsend again.

Crimson Winsor Greenough Townsend Claflin Wylde Harte Tech Harvard Cochrane Bakewell Fletcher Kissel Ames Bliss Phillips Lownsend Miller Tutten Holden Gray G Townsend Baker Winton Baldwin Fisher Rumsey Fletcher Curtis Wannameker Allen Wrw Keeler Ross Toye Claflin Doty Ellison Gould Morgan Clark Cunningham Firtir Bienes M. Avot Morgan Curtis Wanamaker Wannamaker Winton G. W. Tingley Hf. Foster Carlton Hurlburt Woods Kelley

Boston College Football Honor Banquet Held At Riverbank Court

The Boston College football team was feted at a testimonial banquet last night. Students and alumni gathered to honor the maroon and gold squad for their gridiron efforts.

Boston College Riverbank Court

Linehan Elected BC 1915 Baseball Captain

James M. Linehan was unanimously chosen captain of Boston College’s 1915 baseball team at a lettermen meeting held yesterday. He is the sole senior on the squad.

James M. Linehan Boston College Linehan

Linehan’s sweeping athletic leadership earns top honors

The article highlights Linehan at Boston College High School who captained football and baseball in 1811, served in both sports at the college for three years, was 1913 captain candidate before illness, acted as track assistant and winter manager, and led the athletics association as president. He is celebrated as one of the college’s most popular figures.

Linehan Boston Colege High School Becasue Athletic Association

Harvard on Edge for B A A Game

Harvard hockey fans anticipate a showdown with the B A A after a Riverside Boat Club tournament night. Joe Downes of South Boston showcased strong boxing style during the Cypress Hall event. The Crimson aim to beat Boston Athletic Association in the annual clash at the Boston Arena tomorrow night.

Joe Downes South Boston Riverside Boat Club Cypress Hall Cambridge Harvard Crimson Boston Arena

Boston College honors and new athletic board appointee

Edward J. Brandon chaired the event as William T. J. McFadden J arrives as the new faculty representative. McFadden paid tribute to Reverend Boston College president Fev erend and to Wennerberg, praising four years of athletic progress and promising continued effort. Captain Harry Isley presented Miniger Edward A. Mc Laughlin with a gold football job. Several speakers followed and varsity letters and sweaters were awarded to the team members named.

Edward J. Brandon Graduate Athletic Board William T. J. McFadden Mr. Wennerberg Boston College Wennerberg Harry Isley Edward A. McLaughlin Edward §. Farmer Steven Mahoney Ace Omnerty R. A. High School Jimmie Duffy James M. Linehan McCarthy O'Connor Rogers Sullivan Kiley Bradley Fitzgerald Kirke Anderson Daley Teitchell Gavin McLaughlin Dee Craven McKenna Murray Uagerty

Joe Downs Dominates 115-Pound Class in Local Tournament

Across the tournament Joe Downes dominated the 115-pound division, defeating J Shaw of Cambridge in the final with a single punch. Special bouts featured Warry Carlson versus Joe Lynch, and Steve Phillips versus Charles De Angelus with Phillips taking the win. The 125-pound final saw Dan McCormack edge Tom Murphy after a rough, end-to-end fight that ended with Murphy falling through the ropes and the decision awarded to McCormack.

Downes Joe J. Shaw Cambridge Warry Carlson Brockton Joe Lynch Revere Steve Phillips Charles de Angelus Carlson-Lynch Margi Lynch Phillips Angelus Dan McCormack East Boston Tom Murphy Somerville McCormack Boston Murphy

Yale Halfback Milli Ken Leaves Yale for Harvard

New Haven December 17 Frank Milliken former Yale freshman halfback announces he will enter Harvard. He previously played for Holy Cross before joining Yale.

YALE Harvard New Haven Frank Milliken Holy Cross

Rival hockey teams under Winsor face each other at future scrimmage

The article describes a rivalry between Crimson and Unicorn hockey teams coached by Ralph Winsor. Key players include Newt Foster absent for business, Bob Clifford, Freddie Huntington, Harry Gardner, Ollie Chandwick, Steve Hopkins, Forrest Osgood, Dett Jones, Pete Sortwell, Trafficks, Kilner, and possibly Bob Phillips. The Unicorn schedule includes Canadian and New York matches.

Ralph Winsor Unicorn New York Newt Foster Point South America Winsor Bob Clifford Freddie Huntington Harry Gardner Ollie Chandwick Steve Hopkins Forrest Osgood Dett Jones Aggie Pete Sortwell Trafficks Kilner Princeton Bob” Phillips Crimson

Cornell Hockey Opens Season With Williams Dec 28

Cornell announces its hockey schedule for the season. The first game is against Williams on December 28 likely in New York City. Other key away games include Princeton in New York December 29 Harvard in Boston January 3 West Point January 16 Columbia January 15 Yale January 23. only Columbia will be in Ithaca on February 6. The article also notes wrestling meets ahead.

Ithaca N. Y Cornell Williams New York Columbia Beebe Lake Princeton Harvard Boston West Point Yale New Haven the Athletic Association

Edward Creed Named St John’s Prep Captain

Edward Creed of Dorchester was elected captain of the St John’s Prep School football team for next year at a meeting of the football men in Danvers. Creed son of Judge Creed played a fine position this season and previously played at Boston College High before entering Danvers this year.

Edward Creed Dorchester Danvers Creed Judge Creed St. John’s Boston College High

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