Boxing Notes From Atlas A A Pugilistic Scene Nov 1
Messrs Buckley Woodman and Atlas A A directors plan a Smith versus Langford mass bout in the village on Nov 1 if Smith improves over his Ross showing. A lightweight bout between Gilbert Gallant and Joe Eagan is hinted as fans favor the clash. Mike Glover eyes Nov 11 date against Britton McFarland or Mike Gibbons and lists weights and upcoming matches. Eddie Murphy is slated to appear at the Old Howard next week while Bob Fitzsimmons is also mentioned.
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Penns Prepare for Dartmouth Clash at Franklin Field
Penn football crowds cheer Beat Dartmouth as the Quakers drill at Franklin Field for the Hanover game next Saturday. Coachers report the team in good shape after the Penn State clash, with minor injuries and two players missing due to class. The backfield enjoyed light work while linemen endured a full session against scrubs running Dartmouth plays.
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Bob Jr. Poised to Impress as He Follows Father’s Lead
Mons notes his son Bob Jr. is in the comer class and on track to excel. The elder trainer praises the boy, saying he would need little more to surpass in-ring rivals, though the heavyweight crop fails to inspire. Bob and his father will perform at the theatre twice daily this week.
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Green Slump Meets Penn As Dartmouth Heads East
Hanover New Hampshire November 3 The unbeaten Dartmouth team heads to Philadelphia to face another perfect squad in a clash that tests two undefeated powers. Franklin Field will host the battle Saturday with the outcome still in doubt as experts debate how the two irrestible forces can collide.
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Dartmouth Slump Under Fire After Amherst Clash
Coach Cavanaugh criticizes Dartmouth showing against Amherst, noting the substitutes underperformed while regulars fared worse. Philadelphia memories drive urgency as Penn fears loom and Whitney returns briefly. Practice intensifies with long fundamentals and signal work as Ambrose faces doubt and injuries stall rotation ahead of Pennsylvania scrimmage.
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Joe Chick Wins From Meringo On Foul in Gloucester Bout
Gloucester report says Joe Chick the fighting Portuguese defeated Tony Meringo of Boston by foul in the fourth round at City Hall. Referee Jimmy Gardner halted the match after Meringo delivered a below the belt blow. Semi final Regan versus Burns ended in a draw after six rounds. Preliminary Sullivan versus Cross ended in a one sided affair with Sullivan’s seconds throwing in the towel in the second round.
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Jack Barry Is Honored By Worcester Fans Banquet
Worcester fans and Connie Mack's Old Brookfield Band honored Athletics shortstop Jack Barry, a former Holy Cross Star, at a banquet and street parade. About 850 attended the banquet at the Ban croft Hotel and a glowing parade followed. Toastmaster Winslow, speakers Wider and Logan, with Connie Mack, Stuffy McInnis, umpire Connolly and George Wright among attendees. A bronze Chelsea clock and a three foot high silver loving cup were presented.
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Boston College Men Work Hard For Fordham Showdown
Boston College football team resumed practice after a decisive win over Worcester Tech. Coach Joy pushed open plays and new formations as the squad readies for next Saturday’s big away game against Fordham in New York. All regulars from the Tech game reported in fine condition.
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El Paso Phoenix Road Race Opens Across 617 Miles
Twenty automobiles will start tomorrow in the first annual El Paso Phoenix road race over 617 miles of desert roads. The first car leaves El Paso at 5 40 am with others at 10 minute intervals. The field is expected to reach Phoenix by Wednesday afternoon.
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Letters in this Office Post Sporting Department
Letters in this Office list readers named George W. Toohey Sam Langford Eddie Mack E R Lewis George Bothner A F Harrington Daniel Murphy Jimmy Walsh Billy Reed Albert Delmont and Eddie Keevin in the Post sports section.
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Election news update from Boston Post after noon today
The Boston Post invites readers to dial Fort Hill 5200 for current election news and updates released after noon today. Authorities, polling details, and candidate notes may be provided through the paper’s latest briefing.
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Six Day Race Starts Amid Lap by Lap Action
A six day cycling race opened with riders taking the early lead in a fast start. Competitors pushed hard on the first laps as teams set early pace and strategized for endurance over the coming days.
Standing of the bike teams at 2 0'clock
Hair raising sprints and the usual punctures opened Boston's six day bicycle race at the Arena. Ten fast teams started at 4 o'clock in a long grind, with Riders Collins He N, Spears Corry and Root McNamara among top contenders.
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Tasmanians Grenda and Hehir Spark Bid To Lap Field
A cycling race day saw Grenda and Hehir attempt a lap steal early, triggering a crash that injured Fred Keefe of New Zealand but spared most rivals from being lapped. Grenda then surged ahead with Hehir, Kobsky and others chasing, while Keefe recovered to ride again after quick treatment. The opening sprint drew a five-minute prize and a dramatic turn as Grenda dominated the field before a puncture and crash altered the outcome.
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Flying Finn Kolehmainen Shatters American Distance Records
Hannes Kolehmainen known as the Flying Finn shines indoors with a new American 51m 32-5s for 10 miles in New York. He dominates the amateur distance running scene, eclipsing Bonhag and Shrubb records, while other notes cover boxing, cycling, and college football outcomes and questions about forfeits and match results.
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Mile sprint crowds fire as Hehir leads fast day of riding
The daylong riding event featured Hehir winning the first prize at 5 and a second prize soon after. Hehir again triumphed in a later mile sprint against Ryan, Lawson, and Cavanaugh, marking a third win for the same team in one day. The track saw sustained fast riding with opening mile in 2m 20s and five miles in 12m 20s, and at 9 o'clock the teams were ahead of the 1908 Madison Square Garden record. A 2-mile meteor race followed at 10:15, Hunter defeating Turville in 2m 83 3-5s.
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Lipton’s Shamrock IV Underway for America’s Cup Trials
Gosport England Nov 4 The Shamrock IV yacht construction began today on Charles BE Nicholson slips. Designer Lipton plans a April trials schedule ahead of the 190? America's cup challenge, with the yacht intended to defend Lipton’s title next year.
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