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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1912
Page
8
Harvard and Princeton undefeated meet at the Stadium in a decisive clash for the year’s championship. Weather could favor Harvard with heavier backs, while Princeton emphasizes speed and a strong line. Key players include Brickley and Pendleton with notable punting from DeWitt and Coolidge anchoring Harvard’s defense.
The Stadium hosts the marquee Harvard vs Princeton game this afternoon while Amherst meets Dartmouth in Hanover. The Green seek lessons learned from last Saturday's setback to Princeton as they face Amherst.
The annual Cornell vs Williams game looms as a test for Cornell under a new regime after an optimistic exhibition by Ithaca with Al Sharpe's coaching. Williams brings Harvard and Dartmouth battle experience. Penn State faces Pennsylvania with defeat looming for the Quakers, as Penn State is rated stronger than Lafayette or Brown.
Tufts faces the Massachusetts Aggies this afternoon in Medford as Dr Arthur Brides led Aggies arrive ready to upset Tufts on the gridiron. Harvard Princeton game also noted.
About 1000 of Princeton's 1500 undergraduates gathered at the station to cheer the football squad heading to Cambridge for the Harvard game. The crowd sang Old Nassau as the team left, faces marked by grim determination under a damp, rainy sky.
An 800 strong Princeton contingent travels to New York this afternoon and will sail to Boston tonight with plans to see the Yale clash in New Haven. Optimism persists despite rain and wet ground anticipated to slow play as Princeton and Harvard prepare for a tight contest with no set lineup announced.
The National Association of Automobile Manufacturers plans a Detroit convention for November 18 14 and 15. Princeton football team will ride in Velie cars to Harvard Stadium today and back to hotel in Boston. Grand Central Palace Madison Square Garden hosts the two part National Automobile Show January 11 to 25. Nordyke Marmon invites exhibit cars for St Petersburg 1913 exhibition under Imperial Automobile Club.
Philadelphia dispatch reports 18 year old Henry Miller of 2919 Westmont Street took his own life this afternoon by inhaling gas to avoid school attendance. The incident occurred in Philadelphia on November 1.
The text lists player alignments by position from right end to fullback. It includes right end, right tackle, right guard, centre, left guard, left tackle, left end, left guard, right tackle, quarterback, left halfback, right halfback, and fullback.
The Harvard eleven concentrates its attack against Princeton with Brickley at outside tackle. Princeton backs show swift open play while Bluebenthal blocks inside. Harvard ends Coolidge and Felton push on offense and defense as Hobe Baker, 166 pounds, handles the backfield duties. Brickley also handles drop kicks for Harvard.
Dartmouth and Amherst prepare under indoor conditions as rain preserves field. Morey and Whitney return to usual spots while Barends remains unavailable. Amherst relies on McGay a 60 yard punter and 45 yard drop kicker with strong town support of 260 students.
Harvard game traffic changes include street closures on North Harvard Street from Western Avenue to the bridge and Cambridge side Boylston Street at the parkway. Cars may enter from the Brighton side via gates from the speedway and park at Soldiers Field or along the speedway near the Harvard boat house. Tickets available at Leavitt and Pierce Cambridge and Wright and Ditson Boston with gate sales likely today.
In 16 Harvard versus Princeton clashes since 1877 Princeton leads with 12 wins to Harvard 3 and one tie. Points tally shows Princeton 189 to Harvard 63 with several listed scores against various opponents and a final totals line of 120.
Last night featured fast clashes among top riders from America Europe and Australia in a 10 mile motor paced duel between Robbie Walthour and two leading pace followers. The Arena opening also showcased sprint events that set the stage for next week’s six day race slate.
Despite rain the crowd roared through thrilling finishes. Clarke led the one mile international with Fogler and Perchicot in close pursuit as the race determined a challenger to Frank Kramer. Walthour dominated the ten mile motor paced event with Carmen and Moran fading late. The program features a six mile line up including Wiley Kramer and Collins with Clarke kept in the spotlight.
In New Haven Conn a Yale medical school professor said football injuries did not cause Guard York's death. He credited athletic training and fitness from football with giving York a fighting chance against a double pneumonia, fatal yet delayed by the sport's conditioning.
Harvard freshmen clash with Princeton freshmen at Soldiers Field at 2 PM as varsity games unfold in the stadium. Captain Mahan leads a fast, aggressive lineup including Lyman Morgan Howard Soucy Amory Gilman Rollins Watson Mahan McKinlock Miller and others in a spirited gridiron showdown.
Harvard prepares to face Princeton this afternoon at 2 o clock after a soggy night in Cambridge and Auburndale. Rain drenched Harvard Stadium and the field remains slick, favoring Harvard in end runs and punt handling while hindering both sides’ footing.
Princeton has stayed at Auburndale and will not arrive until game time at 2 o clock. Harvard practiced in the cage and in the Stadium with Felton Milholland Hollister Brickley guiding plays. Brickley and the Crimson hope for a strong showing as the Yale game looms. Stadium will seat about 35000 with a 15 minute halves plan and parade from Harvard at 12 45.
Keene Fitzpatrick, Princeton trainer, complained about rain dampening preparation before the Harvard game. The Tigers, 30 strong, arrived in New England in good condition and will rehearse signals at Woodlawn Park Hotel before leaving for the stadium.
The Volk mann Latin and Roxbury Latin School played to a draw as both teams delivered strong defense and offense but failed to convert, leaving the game scoreless at goal line.
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