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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1909

Page

12

Campbell Joins Harvard To Sharpen Ends For Yale Clash

Dave Campbell arrives at Cambridge to coach Harvard ends for the remainder of the season. He will work with captain Fish and the wing trio of Houston Smith Browne to prepare for the Yale game, with Frothingham and Leslie in reserve and Cornell looming.

Dave Campbell Harvard Crimson Yale Campbell Dave Cambridge Leslie Cornell Dartmouth Corbett Haughton Frothingham McKay Gil Browne Browne L. D. Samt Hooper Houston Smith Rogers Huntington Bob Brown Varsity Fish Leavitt and Pierce’s The Co-Operative Cowee's Wright & Ditson’s I. E 1. T P. Withington 1. G Morster Fisher Or. G R. T D. Smith R. E. O'Flaherty Q. B 1. H P. D. Smith R. H Minot F. B Clifford R. E Brock Blake R. G Morris E. Fisher 1.G Coburn Paine 1. E Merrill Wellman Page Tryon Substitutes West I. T Dunlap J. G Forster Stow Ll G Blodgett Robinson Bullock Andover Chelsea

Trying New Plays Cornell Will Depend on Tricks

Cornell varsity coach outlines experimental formations after a long scrimmage as the team prepares for a Saturday game. The focus is on trick plays and deception to gain an upset against a tough opponent. Key players remain unnamed in the report.

Scrubs Harvard Cornell Boston

Dinner for Vanderbilt winners scheduled by Bay State Auto

Harry Grant of Boston, winner of the Vanderbilt cup on Long Island, and Joe Matson of this city, winner of the Massapequa sweepstakes trophy, will be banqueted by the Bay State Automobile Association at the Hotel Carlton Saturday at 7 PM. Seats available through Secretary J Fortescue.

Harry Grant Boston Long Island Alco Joe Matson Chalmers

Boxing Buzz Strength Grows In Local Scene

The Hub’s boxing scene remains vibrant with shows from National A. C. to the Armory and B. A. A finals. Notables include Nelson’s visit and anticipated Simon Pure finals. Also mentions Fordham Georgetown game and Chelsea Everett scholastic meeting plans.

Baldwin Vs Riley Nelson Simon Pures Chelsea High Everett High

Questionable sports notes mix from 1909 edition

In Philadelphia on July 17, 1907 Jacok Johnson defeated Bob Fitzsimmons in two rounds. Jeffries’ first manager listed as A Brady. Football officials may take fees, affecting amateur status. Fordham beat Georgetown in an upset noted for 1909.

Jacok Johnson Bob Fitzsimmons Philadelphia Johnson Andrews Willus Britt Jeffries A. Brady Jeff J. D North Brookfield Martin Berren

St. Mark's Breaks Nine-Year Dry Spell With Groton Victory

St. Mark's defeated Groton School 6 to 0 in Southboro as Chatfield scored the decisive touchdown after 17 minutes. The battle featured injuries on both sides and a hard fought open defense from Groton while St. Mark's relied on the line and kick plays.

Southboro St. Mark’s Groton School Bradley Cottrell Stevens Groton Howard Pyne Dana Frothingham Wright Chatfield Bettle Bliss McKinlock Chat Lothrop Spie Rake R. T Curtis Bueno O'Svels R. G L. Curtis Beco Wieler Sc Auceaia & Buavere Les c Atkinson G. B Colt Chatfield H. B R. Bh Frothinghma Biddle Stevens Holcombe R. H Hardwick Beorc Ce Pains Bie Aes Ad F. B Gardner St. Mark's G. Groton Norman Bankart Dartmouth Fred Burleigh Exeter F. K. Hall

Sweeney knocked out Webster in Lakeside exhibition

Before 900 Lakeside A C members Patsy Sweeney of Manchester was knocked out in the second round by Maurice Lemoyne of Webster after Lemoyne rose from a nine count in the first. Semifinal saw Frank Rodman lose to Charlie Dinsdale on a foul. curtain raiser Harry Rayne defeated Kid Mack in six rounds.

Webster Lakeside A. C Patsy Sweeney Manchester Maurice Lemoyne Lemoyne Frank Rodman Charlie Dinsdale Worcester Harry Rayne Kid Mack Boston

Nelson to Write Sunday Post Field Report on Harvard Cornell Game

Battling Nelson world lightweight champion will attend the Harvard against Cornell football game next Saturday. He will describe the game in Sunday's Post and compare football with prize ring combat in a feature exclusive to the newspaper.

Battling Nelson Sunday Post

Daly Back in Yale Practice as Savage Stars

Ed Savage returned to the Yale varsity at fullback and scored three touchdowns in drills. Daly Holt and Francis showed strong ground gains while Hobbs kicked all three goals amid a mixed scrimmage and secret practice session led by Veeder Adee Biglow Boraback.

New Haven Conn Ed Savage Yale Savage Daly Holt Francis Hobbs Varsity Scrubs Harry Bingham Paul Veeder George Adee Ray Biglow Clinton Boraback George Borup Coy Kilpatrick Logan Murphy Philbin Govel Paul Vaughan Andrus Cooney Brown Lilley Brooks Corey

Hobbs and Fish to Fight it Out in Stadium Clash

Yale’s Henry Hobbs and Harvard’s Ham Fish meet again after a year in the Harvard Yale game. Fish, Harvard captain, weighs six pounds lighter but stands four inches taller. Hobbs, an Andover alumnus, is faster and drilled to counter Fish’s speed and power as Yale coaches emphasize containment.

Ham" Fish Harvard Hen’’ Hobbs Yale New Haven Fish Hobbs Crimson Andover Dartmouth

Yale Weight Totals Highlight Lineup for Princeton and Harvard

Yale weighs in at 2956 pounds for 15 players averaging 186 1011 pounds each. The line averages 204 pounds with only right tackle Ted Lilley under 200 at 187. Murphy is projected in the backfield with Philbin and Coy, Daly could lift the total by nine pounds, and a list of regulars and substitutes shows weights from 170 to 215 pounds across backs, linemen, and ends.

Yale Princeton Harvard Ted Lilley Murphy Philbin Coy Daly Cambridge Weamacvick Eicek Andrus Cogrey Cisies Goebel PWNGY Oram Rod F. Johnson Q. B Tee Wee Philbin H. B Sant Paul Midteia Astro Bronson Bey Howe

Langford May Meet The Champ In Remote Title Talk

Rumors say Sam Langford may face Jack Johnson before Johnson vs Jeffries. Langford’s manager claims a $10 000 appearance post may be posted. If the bout occurs it would likely be in the United States after Johnson rejects London terms. Jeffries argues for clear superiority to win, dismissing hairline decisions.

Sam Langford Jack Johnson Johnson Jeffries Langford Joe Woodman National Sporting Club London England Jack Sheehan

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