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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1909

Page

8

Michigan Captain-elect Miller Declared Ineligible

University of Michigan officials announced Captain-elect Joy Miller was ruled ineligible for football after a board inquiry. Letters of apology were sent to Pennsylvania Minnesota Marquette Notre Dame and Syracuse universities. Miller allegedly enrolled late and promised to make up missed work. Miller is currently in Detroit.

Ann Arbor Mich George W. Patterson University of Michigan Joy Miller Pennsylvania Minnesota Marquette Notre Dame Syracuse Michigan Miller Dean Cooley Engineering Board In Control Detroit

Harvard and Yale Rowing Regatta Date Stalemate Shifts Plans

Harvard and Yale face a deadlock over next season's regatta date as Yale finishes spring terms a week earlier. Harvard prefers a date after Cambridge commencement, while Yale wants after New Haven commencement. Captains Ward, Perkins, and Herrick for Harvard will attend the meeting to settle the timing.

Harvard Yale New London Yale University Eli Powers Thames Cambridge New Haven Ward Crimson John Perkins Robert Herrick New York Boston Hartford Ithaca Cornell Yale Field Princeton

Tech Seven Meets Crescent in Stadium Showdown

The Harvard Stadium rink hosts a fast contest this afternoon as the Tech seven faces Crescent hockey club. Tech aims to avenge last year’s 2 to 1 defeat while Crescent features stars including Hatherly Foster Nat Wiles and Win Ford. Stocklin, Dartmouth’s top forward, joins Crescent for this matchup.

Harvard Stadium Tech Crescent Hatherly Foster Nat’’ Wiles Harvard

Newton Bligh's hockey team starts season strong with two wins

The Newton Bligh squad opens with two easy victories as candidates showcase speed and accuracy. Key players include Wood and Captain Hopkins among regulars. forwards Adams Foote Clark Woods Hopkins and guards Keeley Burns. Swan Chandler Flanagan Briggs Dewey and Peckham contend for positions. A busy Prep League schedule runs through February with Harvard 18 and Medford H S games noted.

Newton Bligh Wood I Hopkins Adams Foote Clark Woods Hopkins Keeley Burns Swan Chandler Flanagan Briggs Dewey Peckham Doud Brae-Burn Roxbury Latin Dorchester High Brndge Milton H. S Everett H. S Melrose H. S Milton Academy Cambridge Latin Somerville H. S Brooksine H Harvard Cambridge Arlington H. S Medford H. S

Fall River Defeats Providence In Polo Match

Fall River defeats Providence 11 to 6 in a fast polo game here. The first period was closely contested before the home team pulled away to clinch the victory. Mullen stopped for Fall River with 48 and Harver 40 in the rushes. Leary timed the game. Ouslelig refereed.

Fall River Providence Mogi BF Releites Ae R Lewis Jason Rei Hardy Pryp H. B Wiley Ers Mullen Huarver Lincon Lewis Timer-Leary Ouslelig

Skating Areas Rated Across Boston Suburbs and Parks

A scanned bulletin lists numerous ponds and recreation spots around Greater Boston with conditions ranging from Good to Dangerous. Locations include Franklin Field, Hammond's Pond, Crystal Lake Newton Centre, Spy Pond Arlington, Boston Common Public Garden, Finns Fenway Green, Pine Banks Melrose, and Charles River sites in Newton, Waltham, Medford and Dorchester.

Middlesex Fells Middlesex Crystal Newton Centre Waltham Cunningham Jamatica Malden Arlington Franklin Park Scarboro Belleview Medford Boston Common Brooks Pond West Medford Wright Charles River Newton Tatten Pond Plimpton Pond Lyman Gibson Street Randolph Street

Dartmouth Hockey Team at Brae-Burn

The Dartmouth hockey squad will practice at Brae-Burn rink during Christmas, with scrub games daily and a full tryout series. A Dec 28 Brae-Burn game and a Dec date with MIT are planned as part of the schedule. Captain Marston and teammates Stricklan Newton Patten Norriss are listed among the reporters.

Dartmouth Boston Hanover Brae-Burn Brae- Burn Marston Doe Stricklan Newton Patten Norriss

Worcester Beats Brockton in Polo Clash 8-3

Worcester defeated Brockton 8 to 3 in polo. Quigley and Gardner starred for Worcester while Mallory and Toner led Brockton. Final score 8-3 with Suttherland Mallory and Mallory credited on scoring lines. Referee Leaby and timer Doyw4 noted the foul counts.

Worcester Brockton Quigley and Gardner Mallory Toner Sumimary Dalgrey Eas R Mereer McCarthy Mansfield Tees Tower Core ST Wes Ok Suttherland Gardner Tower Leaby

Neary to Train Doves for Boston Nationals Next Season

Jimmy Neary, famed Boston sprinter and popular trainer, is re engaged by the Boston Nationals to coach the Doves next season. He aims to increase team speed and implement his latent-ability development methods, with plans for young blood and new leadership under Fred Lake.

Jimmy Neary Neary Boston George Dovey Frank Bowerman Harry Smith Fred Lake

Pence Equals League Record in 8-7 Taunton Loss

New Bedford defeated Taunton 8 to 7 as Pence tied the league record with 94 stops and Lyons scored his fifth goal of the season from a spot. Dugan Tubb and Holderness led the visitors with goals, while Sutton made 49 saves for Taunton.

Taunton Mass New Bedford Pence Lyons Dugan Sutton Holderness Jean Kilgara

Pop Anson Praises Early Baseball Greats Over Modern Stars

Captain Anson argues that legends like Cobb Wagner and Kling were superior to current players. He singles out Cobb as lacking the day he could run bases hit and field like Mike Kelly and Bill Lange, and claims Buck Ewing outmatched Kling in every way. He says no modern players compare to the greats from twenty years ago.

Anson Ty Cobb Hans Wagner John Kling Cobb Mike Kelly Bill Lange Wagner Ed Williamson Chicago Kling Buck Ewing

Lynch to Be Real Leader in National League

Tim Hurst praises Tom Lynch as National league president elect and recalls Lynch's honesty. He notes that Lynch earned respect from magnates and that an umpire as vice president would be timely. Hurst recounts Lynch sending salary letters to him and Bob Emslie to reveal raises before season start.

Tim Hurst Tom Lynch Tim Lynch Hurst Bob Emslie Nick National League Eimslie Young Tin

Pooch Donovan Sees Strong Pennsylvania Track Tide

Harvard coach Pooch Donovan predicts Pennsylvania’s Mike Murphy will field a powerful track squad next season. He notes Murphy’s returning stars and new recruits, including freshman miler Lawless from Brown & Nichols, with plans to develop another winning team after Christmas.

Mike Murphy Pennsylvania Harvard Pooch Donovan Murphy Lawless Brown & Nichols

White Sox Release Chicago Players

Chicago Americans seen trimmed as President Charles A. Comiskey ships three players to minor teams. Pitcher Fiene to Minneapolis, outfielder Johnson and infielder Rowan back to Peoria.

Chicago Chicago Americans Charles A. Comiskey Fiene Minneapolis Johnson Rowan Peoria

National League Approvals Trade News From Boston Area

New York dispatch notes National League approvals including Alfred Shaw's unconditional move from Boston to Sioux City and Fred B. Stem as recipient in related exchange.

New York National League Boston Alfred Shaw Sioux City Fred B. Stem

Dartmouth Track Coach Hillman Faces Tough New Season

Arthur Hillman, former Mercury runner, begins as Dartmouth track coach with high expectations. The piece notes how ex champions like Bernice Wefers Alvin Kraenzlein and others became successful coaches. It adds details on the Red Sox bonus for batting over .300 and a shifted S BAC five mile invitation.

Harry Hillman Dartmouth Mercury Bernice Wefers Columbia University Hanover Harry Lord Tris Speaker Red Sox John S Jake Stahl Bill Carrigan Lord Speaker Carrigan Stahl

Duffey Column Reflects on Indoor Track Prospects and Marathon Fame

The column discusses suggested entrants for an indoor track meet at Crowley Fowler including George Bonhag Tom Collins Win Batley and local athletes. It notes the popularity of Johnny Hayes and Dorando on the coast for the marathon and recalls their famed London race of 1908 while joking about promoters requiring deposits due to Dorando’s known collapsing tactics.

Sopkins Mechanics Crowley Tom Collins Win Batley Johnny Hayes Dorando London Frisco

Victory in Seven Point Pitch Ends With Frederick’s Win

In a seven point pitch game John holds six while Fred has four. Fred bids threes and pitches, makes low, Jack and the game and John makes high first. Frederick is the victor by the column’s usual style of play.

John Fred Jack Frederick Elmer Colling Rutt Clark Root and Fogler Prp CG. L John L John J. Sullivan Corbett Sullivan Jake Kilrain Kilee

Ketchel vacates middleweight title and pursues bouts

Renouncing the 158 pound middleweight crown Ketchel plans to box for the National A C of Philadelphia in January. Possible opponents include Frank Klaus or Joe Thomas as Langford remains a rival at similar weight. Tommy Burns signals a potential July 13 championship clash if Johnson and Jeffries articles permit.

Stanley Ketchel Sam Langford Ketchel National A. C Philadelphia Frank Klaus Joe Thomas Langford Sam Tommy Burns Pacific Johnson Jeffries Burns Tommy

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