Tech track team faces strenuous interclass season
Tech's track squad braces for a busy stretch after Christmas with four or more meets. The slate opens Jan 3 in the institute gym for the interclass meet, followed by the B A A indoor in February likely against Williams. Additional duals with Holy Cross and Maine loom, with a Penn relay showing in the one mile relay. Brown meet undecided. last year Tech won the New England one mile relay at Penn.
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All America football selections by Caspar Whitney
Caspar Whitney announces his All America team for the season with Yale leading the rankings followed by Princeton Carlisle and Pennsylvania. He notes forwards passes and positional questions and sparks reader debate over Dartmouth and Penn State omissions. The Post All America picks differ on several players and the piece anticipates Mr Camp's forthcoming selections.
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Cornell Coach Calls Students’ Betting a Family Betrayal
Graduate Coach Thomas F. Fennell of the Cornell football team denounces college bettors who use their parents money for gambling. He argues that many students come from tight homes and should not wager the hard earned dollars saved by families, warning that betting for sport or profit exploits parental sacrifices.
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Worry Over Hub National Teague Roster Changes
President George Dovey faces potential shifts as regulars write from Hartford and elsewhere about form and readiness. Noyes may push Brain at third base, Sweeney threatens Dahlen at short, while Pfeffer Lindaman and Young Cy Young brace for renewed duty under salary pressure.
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24 Hour Boston Bicycle Race Opens At Park Square
Eight two man teams launch a 24 hour race tonigh t at Park Square Garden led by the Irish Swedish duo James Moran and Iver Lawson. Boston's Downey and Root challenge as leaders aim for a top prize of 1000 dollars with hourly prizes and a midnight Cheer Boys Cheer medal presented by Mr. Mel rose.
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Lewis Wins Narrow Decision Over O'Keefe in Chel Sea Fight
Harry Lewis of Philadelphia defeated Pat O'Keefe of Ireland in a 12 round decision at the Winnisimmet Club Chelsea. Referee Fleming awarded the bout to Lewis as the crowd cheered. The curtain raiser ended in a six round draw between Jack Flanagan and Tommy Rawson.
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Boxing and baseball chatter taints the season preview
A stream of society column jabs at boxing and baseball figures. Garry Hermann writes Santa for a Cincinnati manager, Tommy Burns denies slurs about Jeffries, and a parade of whimsical notes riffs on crate-salsa sports and looming eight‑team NL ties.
Close Al B. C. High Interclass Meet Recap at BC High
Boston College High School held its annual interclass meet in the college gym with close contests and high excitement. Haley led with 19 points earning his class victory, followed by Grady with 11 and Moran with seven. Events spanned sprints, distance, high jump, and shot put with strong showings from Driscoll, Lynch, and McMahon as class standings determined by top placings and times.
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Five Intercity Bouts For B A A
The Boston Athletic Association schedules five intercity bouts with New York amateurs on January 25 in the gym. Open class competitions at 115 and 125 pounds and heavyweight divisions will be held. Preliminaries for open classes set for January 22. Entries close January 18 with Manager George W. Brown at the B A A.
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Gossip of the boxers and upcoming matches at Chelsea club
The Chelsea club's boxing scene draws scrutiny over referees decisions as crowds jeer. Armory A A opens January 7 with Packy McFarland vs Tommy Murphy in a 12 round main event. Other bouts include Albert Cutler vs George Slosson and Mike Sullivan planning a Los Angeles club showdown with Uncle Om McCarey.
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Weston Declines to Race Dan O Leary in Challenge
New York December 23 Edward Payson Weston the 69 year old pedestrian who recently walked Maine to Chicago refuses to race or accept any challenge from Dan O Leary Weston says O Leary is seven years younger and not in his class He mocks the idea of walking 1000 miles in 1000 hours noting the only trick is staying awake and quips a woman could do it.
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Edward Payson Weston
Maine
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A A U Goes 100 Far In Regimental Team Ruling
Military observers say the A A U overreached by pressuring the M A L to expel members of two regimental basketball teams. They argue the National Guard member should be allowed to play regimental games and that the alliance clause restricting amateurs exceeds authority. Captain R E Huen of the Seventy first Regiment Athletic Association warns of trouble if the MA L is antagonized.
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Browns Pitcher Howell Divorced By Wife
St Louis note says pitcher Howell of the Browns obtained a divorce from his wife today. The split traces to a letter from a fair admirer found by the wife last season and an interview with Howell described as a hot and decisive moment just before a rain curtailed game.
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Gossip of the Athletes Highlighting College Stars Abroad
Dan Kelly leaves the University of Michigan to work in Detroit while pursuing law. Mike Powers backs Philadelphia real estate and eyes future ventures. Crack college athletes scout New York for holiday games as Cy Young helps Phenix clinch Arizona title. Huff of Iowa College eyed for Olympic team. Savannah hosts a major auto race next month. Frank Brady and John Mullen, Dartmouth basketball stars, visit during Christmas break.
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University of Michigan
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Dedham Chooses New Football Captain for 1968
Dedham Massachusetts, Dec 28, Dudley T. Rogers, 09, was elected captain of Dedham High School football for 1968 and W Russell Harriss, 0%, was re-elected as manager. Rogers is the younger brother of this year's captain Gus Rogers and has played fullback for three seasons.
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Gus” Rogers
Pin Bowling Records Highlight Hub League Action
The Greater Boston league saw two new marks last week with the Casinos scoring 545 for three strings and Paul Poehler totaling 359. Dudley’s Drisko leads individual averages as Dudley ties Oxford for second while the Colonials hold first. Top rollers include Poehler Burden Carruths and Walsh Noddle in the 101 average trio.
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Milton High Boasts Strong Hockey Team for Season
Milton High will be represented by a strong hockey team this season with five veterans back Captain Vose Poole Anderson Fuller and Horner. New material is making a good showing with top players Harder Ross Storrs Clark Burbank Fond and Whittermore among the standout newcomers.
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Sam Brown Recovery Highlights Boston-Nationals Swap
Pittsburg reports Dr. Swope allows Sam Brown to see visitors after surgery for appendicitis. Brown praises New York Boston trade noting Dahlen as a top shortstop, Bowerman as a great catcher, and McGann as a strong first baseman. He expects Boston to be in the first division next season.
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Sam Brown
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Boston
Herrmann Plans 23-Man Spring Trip for Team
Garry Herrmann will take 23 players on the spring trip. Charley Farrell will manage his home team. Hickman moves to Cleveland in the American league chessboard with rumors he may play first base if Lajoie and Stovall fail to settle.
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