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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1916

Page

11

Cornell Strategy May Prompt Rules Change

A Harvard-Cornell football dispute over delaying plays resurfaces as Reggie Brown of Harvard proposes stricter delay rules after Cornell’s tempo against Harvard. The Football Rules Committee meets to decide on delaying play limits and potential changes to game conduct.

Reggie Brown Harvard Football Rules Committee al’ Sharpe Cornell Crimson Ithacan Ithacans Brown McAlpin

Harvard Freshmen Wrestlers Defeat Tech in Open Meet

Harvard freshmen wrestling team opened their season with a 15 to 12 victory over Technology at Hem enway Gym. Inglis 116 pounds beat Kirschen, Diluzio 135 fell to McMorran, Hathaway 145 won by decision, Martin 158 won by decision, Burnham heavyweight threw Sadie. Kilam and Smith tied in 125 and 9 minutes respectively.

Harvard Technology Hemenway Gynasium Inglis Kirschen Killam Smith McMorran Diluzio Hathaway Kitchin Martin Elwell Burnham Sadie

Johnny Evers Leaves for Haddock To Meet Braves Party

Captain Johnny Evers, at Manager Stallings invitation, has left for Haddock Georgia where George T is hosting a group of Braves pitchers and Hank Gowdy the catcher at his plantation.

Johnny Evers Stallings Haddock George ‘T Braves Hank Gowdy

Evers to Leave New York for Southern Training Camp

Captain John informed Hapgood by long distance that Evers will depart from New York next Friday to join the Southern training camp in Miami Florida. Evers will stay at the Stallings homestead for eight days before leaving Georgia for Florida. The Boston club hires Frank Jones as assistant trainer to aid Jimmy Neary at Miami, bringing a strong conditioning background from the Boston Athletic Association. Hapgood spoke at the Old Colony Shoe and Leather Advertising Club's monthly meeting yesterday.

John Hapgood Evers Miami Fla New York Stallings Homestead Georgia Florida Jimmy Neary Boston Club Frank Jones Boston Athletic Association Dave Caldwell Tom Halpin Frank Barwise Braves Old Colony Shoe and Leather Advertising Club

Manning to Coach Crews Harvard Rowing Team

Jack Manning is appointed to assist Coach Haines in developing Harvard crews this year. He will focus on extra material and single scullers, not varsity work. The varsity lineup shifts include Norman Brazer and L. W. Middendorf returning to action and fresh man eight adjustments with Emmett replacing Lee Emntry.

Jack Manning Haines Harvard Manning Norman Brazer Potter L. W. Middendorf Charles Lund Richard Emmett Lee Emsnry Lund Cabot Morgan Stebbins Parsons Talcott Taylor Bow Brazer Cox Kreger Freshman Emmett Tinder Batchelder Parkman Freeman Whitmarsh Hill Leighton Mitchell

Miss Jacobson Wins Diving Contest at Bowdoin Square

Miss Annie Jacobson of Roxbury won the diving contest at Bowdoin Square Theatre last night. Six young women entered the event as amateurs and Jacobson earned the most applause from the large audience and received the cup.

Annie Jacobson Chesterfield Street Roxbury Bowdoin Square Theatre Miss Jacobson

Princeton Triumphs Over Penn in Intercollegiate Bout

Princeton defeated the University of Pennsylvania 20 to 2 in a tightly contested intercollegiate basketball game played here tonight in Princeton New Jersey.

Princeton N. J University of Pennsylvania

McMillan Sold to Richmond in League Deal

Indianapolis club president J C Mc Ginn announced the sale of Tommy McMillan the former shortstop for the local team to the Richmond club of the International league.

Indianapolis J. C. McGinl American Association Tommy McMillan Richmond

Felton Defeats Kapron in Interstate Billiards Match

George Felton of Boston defeated Joseph Kapron of Chicago 60 to 3 in the inter state three cushion tournament at Littlefield's billiard rooms. Felton posted a high run of 4 while Kapron had a 5 high.

George Felton Boston Joseph Kapron Chicago Littlefield Felton Kapron

Looking Them Over Witte Billy Evans On Foul Ball Rules

Baseball rules expert Billy Evans explains that after a foul ball the umpire alone resumes play. Runners must touch bases before action restarts, and the batter may stay in the box while the pitcher is on the rubber. Umpires ensure no unfair advantage before signaling play.

Witte Billy Evans

Editors Will Clash On Ice For Plympton Street Championship

Harvard Lampoon and Harvard Grimson editors meet on Stadium rink this afternoon to decide Plympton Street Cambridge hockey title. Game slated for about 3 30 weather permitting. if ice is soft or slushy a postponement is possible.

Gore Harvard Lampoon Harvard Grimson Plympton Street Cambridge The Crimson Lampoon Count Ibis Lampson St. Plympton Crimsons Charles River

Freshmen Report For Battery At Harvard

Twelve freshmen reported to Coach Ball at Harvard yesterday afternoon to form the freshman battery for baseball this year. Several have solid preparatory school training and showed strong arm strength after a month of dormitory practice. Coach Ball will work with Coach Mitchell to develop these players.

Ball Harvard Coach Ball Mitchell

De Oro Wins First Block In World Billiards Match

Alfredo de Oro the title-holder won the first block of eight points in his three-cushion world championship match against Charles Dillis of Pittsburgh in Philadelphia tonight. The score was 37 to 30.

Philadeilphia Alfredo de Oro Charles Dillis Pittsburg

College race up to Penn

New York, Feb 23. Morton G. Bogue announces the scene for this year's intercollegiate regatta rests with the University of Pennsylvania rowing authorities. If Philadelphia crews race June 17 the event would be at Poughkeepsie. otherwise Cayuga Lake on June 23. Columbia and Cornell favor Poughkeepsie but Penn cites exams as the reason to avoid June 11.

New York University of Pennsylvania Morton G. Bogue The Rowing Association Philadelphia Poughkeepsie Cayuga Lake New York Central Railroad Company West Shore Columbia Cornell Intercollegiate Rowing Association Ithaca Pennsylvania

Braves May Schedule Practice Games In Spring Camp

The Boston Braves explore extra practice dates for spring training in Florida. Possible games include Army barracks team in Key West, with Miami dates March 17 and 18, and matches against the Brooklyn Nationals or Chicago Cubs training in Florida.

Braves United States Army Key West Fla Miami Brooklyn Nationals Daytona Dodgers

Army Navy Game Friday Plans Revealed

Representatives of West Point and Annapolis met in New York to discuss the November Army Navy football game location. They declined to disclose results but said arrangements would be announced simultaneously at West Point and Annapolis on Friday.

New York West Point Annapolis Army-Navy

English High Wins Meet at Drill Hall

English High School swept the meet against South Boston High at the drill hall yesterday. Intermediate and junior events produced multiple firsts for Boston English High with wins in 80 yard dash 22 yard run and broad jumps. Notable athletes include Bernstein Macchia Brennan and Marcus among others earning top places for English High while South Boston provided seconds and thirds.

English U High South Boston Bernstein Boston English High Newman South Boston High Levenson Waldstein Macchia MelIsaac English High Thornton Kameese Brennan Barrows Hickey Esterman Boston English Macehia Manter Connolly Marcus Larkin Jackmouth Bergen Moscow Driscoll Powers Connors Howlett Boston Tienglich Davis Evellus Kaplan Halligan Fenney Galvin

Batteries at BC Report Battery Candidates for Baseball Team

Boston College reports a large turnout of batterymen with Captain Joe Dee leading hopefuls. Coach Sweeney absent yesterday but set to direct practice today. Pitchers Leo Halloran Steve Fitzgerald return, vying with Bob Gill for the mound, Gill holding the best record behind him among candidates.

Boston College Dee Sweeney Joe Dee Bob Gill Leo Halloran Steve Fitzgerald Buck Donnelly Joe Curry Jimmie Vaughan P. Shea John McCarthy Gaffeney Hoban Muller Edwin Crowley

Dartmouth Men Dropped From Squad

Dartmouth's hockey hopes for the St. Nicholas game in Boston were dashed when the athletic council banned Murchie Holden and Geran from the squad.

Hanover N. H Dartmouth St. Nicholas Boston Athletic Council Murchie Holden Geran

Willard Resumes Training for Moran Bout in March

Jess Willard heavyweight champion resumed training in Chicago on February 23 for his March 25 bout with Frank Moran. He did broad work and is expected to travel to New York, with boxing not to resume until arrival. He plans to depart for the East tomorrow night.

Chicago Jess Willard Frank Moran New York Willard East

Drawings Held for New England Track Meet Runs

Drawings for positions in the 300 yard 600 yard 1000 yard and mile events for the New England interscholastic games at Mechanics Building were conducted at the Boston Athletic Association clubhouse yesterday afternoon.

New England Mechanics’ Building Boston Athletic Association

Local Schools Vie For Spots In Track Events

Huntington School Exeter Worcester Academy Volkmann School Dorchester High St. John's Prep Newton High earned places in diverse events. Medford High Coach Gibson seeks a relay clash with Worcester Academy or Newton High to test his runners. Boston English star Harry Brigham is out with a pulled tendon and Huntington's Alden Shum misses due to illness. St John's Prep Bill Hayes also sidelined after a tumble in the Lawrence meet requiring stitches.

Harry Brigham Boston

Cleveland Club Transfer Set for Today

Chicago reports a transfer of the Cleveland American League club stock from bankers holding Charles W. Somers interests to J. C. Dunn and associates. The move is to occur in Cleveland tomorrow as Dunn and colleagues travel from Chicago.

Chicago Cleveland American League Bankers Charles W. Somers J. C.dunn Cleveland Dunn Johnson American League Robert McRoy Reed Lane Forest City Cleveland American Association Somers Association Columbus Ovington Charles Thomas Chicago Nationals

Kenan Named New Wesleyan Football Coach

D C Kenan of El Paso Texas is chosen head coach of Wesleyan University football to succeed E M Eustis. Kenan previously captained Wesleyan in 1914 and served as assistant coach last fall.

Middletown Conn D. C Kenan el Paso Tex Wesleyan University E. M. Eustis Wesleyan

Boston Show Guests and New Briscoe Arrives

Wing will host factory officials at the Boston display with H. H. Rice and H. F. Wagner among attendees. Hartford Suspension’s D. E. Warvey and racer Joe Dawson join the event as I. R. Speare’s memory is praised for motordom work. The Briscoe eight arrives at Charles Motor on Irvington. A Bay State Automobile Association governors board meeting is set for Hotel Lenox next Monday night.

Wing Boston H. H. Rice H. FE. Wagner Mastern Joe Dawson D. E. Warvey New England The Hartford Suspension Company Portland Briscoe Charles Motor Company Irvington Street Bay State Automobile Association Hotel Lenox

Munroe School Pitcher James O Connor Breaks Collar Bone Twice

The 15 year old James O Connor son of Mr and Mrs Edward O Connor 11 Utica Street Lexington suffered a broken collar bone twice in four days. He pitches for the Munroe School baseball nine in the Lexington Grammar School league and had no hits or runs against him.

James O’connor Edward O’connor Utica Street Lexington Munroe School Lexington Grammar School

Quincy Crargar Smooth Smoking Story From Boston

Smokers praise a Sweet and smooth smoke with no bitterness found in mid priced cigars. They attribute this to careful curing and blending of Havana Connecticut and Sumatra leaf from start to finish. The piece notes the tale is a Boston story developed locally.

Havana Connecticut Sumatra Quincy Boston

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