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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1913
Page
8
The decision to drop Dartmouth from Harvard football next fall disappoints undergraduates at Harvard and Dartmouth and many in the Boston area regret that Harvard must face a stronger opponent due to the strain from a hard game.
Harvard officials defend the switch to Cornell replacing Dartmouth in next season to ease Captain Storer's team load. Fear of outsiders misreading the motive, potential injuries, and revenue losses to Harvard and Dartmouth athletic associations accompany the decision. A possible replacement game with Brown or Penn is discussed, with Penn-Dartmouth talks noted.
Hanover, N. H. Jan 3 The surprise over Harvard removing Dartmouth from its football slate drew cool reaction in Hanover with regret at the loss of a popular game. Officials declined to comment until official notice is received.
Buck Weaver admits he has serious contenders but says there can be only one winner in the race for a key White Sox roster spot.
Hall of Dartmouth fame in Boston leads a gathering of baseball figures from the Winter and Boston American leagues at the Boston Tavern. The event honors the local club and its support for the national game with speeches by McAleer and McRoy and a diamond ring presented to John S. Dooley of the Winter League.
Dartmouth manager Mr Hall says Harvard plans to drop Dartmouth from the Cambridge schedule next fall. He dismisses talk of rough play as a cause and stresses family matters and future scheduling possibilities as Dartmouth seeks another opponent for friendly competition.
Mayor Fitzgerald states he has no authority yet urges Harvard to reconsider canceling the Harvard Dartmouth clash at the Stadium. He cites public interest, local sentiment, and potential economic benefits from visiting Dartmouth students and graduates, urging the game be kept in Cambridge.
The article notes Harvard may schedule Cornell instead of Dartmouth for next fall, with Dartmouth fans preferring a return to playing them. It discusses amateur sport politics, Thorpe’s case, Sullivan’s influence in the AAU, and expected track and field matchups and performances in the coming BA A meets.
The passage lists score predictions from several speakers and notes the actual score 18-4. It questions Luther McCarthy as world heavyweight champion and asserts Jack Johnson as champion until defeated. It includes requests to inform about wrestling lessons, a letter draft to Cyclone Burna, and details on Mathew Webb and T. W. Burgess swimming the English Channel with dates and achievement claims.
New York police officer Babe McDonald known for Olympic weight throwing aided detectives in arresting four men after his home was robbed. A $250 stop watch was taken and a hammer throwing gold medal melted by a jeweler. the watch was recovered.
Constantine Hutchins, national squash champion, defeated R. C. Bray of Newton Cinere Club in three straight 15-10 15-11 15-10 in the third round. D. P. Rhodes beat R. Bishop of B. A. A. in three straight 15-12 15-10 16-7, also in the third round. In the second round, Dr. Channing Frothingham Jr. of Tennis and Racquet Club defeated C. Hovey 15-8 15-4 15-9.
President Johnson of the American league paused action on James Thorpe by presenting a telegram from Secretary Farrell showing Thorpe is reserved to the Fayetteville club in North Carolina. Club owners seeking Thorpe must first deal with that team. Thorpe is not an amateur or a free agent.
The article explains Secretary Farrell’s reply that Thorpe signed with Rocky Mount in 1910 at 1½ dollars a month, later moving to Fayetteville and placed on the reserve list. As long as under Fayetteville’s control, other clubs must seek permission. potential signings risk penalties and contempt of court pending release and final negotiations.
Frank Bancroft business manager of the Cincinnati club met James Thorpe in Carlisle to secure a pro baseball contract. A second meeting was planned for tomorrow as Thorpe said he intends to play professionally but has not yet agreed on terms despite several offers.
Charley Herzog, the Giants third baseman, joins Washington player in having tonsil removal. Impressed by the Washington player's recovery, Herzog decides to undergo the same operation.
Jan 30 in Atlantic City George H Brooke new Penn head coach says the Big Four with Harvard possible on Penns schedule. Ball committee has pursued Harvard for three years with interviews of Harvard officials. Crimson reps friendly but failed to schedule in 1911 and 1912. many believe a game is fixed or will be soon.
A source close to Mr Brooke says a major game is set, with Harvard as the opponent, and that Penn football hopes to lift its standing after this meeting. The plan follows a pledge that a big game be scheduled as part of Brooke’s acceptance.
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