BC Faces Holy Cross In Big Saturday Clash At Fenway
Boston College coach Charley Brickley tightens the squad for the big game with Holy Cross at Fenway Park on Saturday. The Maroon and Gold seek to avenge last year’s setback and defend Cardinal O’Connell’s trophy in a key gridiron showdown. Captain Charley FitzGerald’s return boosts BC, with Corrigan ready to step in if needed.
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Mixup in Schedules for Fenway Park Schoolboy Games
A queer mixup of managers leads to three games listed for Fenway Park next Friday. Boston Latin and Dorchester meet Mechanics and Commerce, while English High faces Boston College High. all games are to be played if venues can be secured, with other parks needed for two of the three clashes.
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Medford-Somerville Grid Iron Showdown Looms
The coming week features many school contests with the Medford Somerville game at Somerville Saturday as the key gridiron clash. Both teams are favored for the Suburban league title this fall and the winner will be viewed as the championship front runner.
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Medford and Somerville Set for Big Rivalry Clash
The Medford eleven seeks revenge after Somerville capped last season as the strong rival. Medford has remained undefeated this season, defeating Haverhill 3 to 0 in an exhibition and Melrose 81 to 0 in a recent test. Next Saturday Medford will face Somerville in a crucial game featuring leaders Donnellan and Canniff and a contest noted for open passing by Medford and straight plunging by Somerville. Thornton was out of the Newton game, a blow to Medford, while Donnellan and Canniff figure prominently for their teams.
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Bouts Tonight at Ayer Camp Show Top Boxing Talent
Camp Devens in Ayer hosts the first big boxing tournament featuring drafted men. Sergeant Eddie Mack leads the program with Jack Sheehan as referee and Boston Post writer. Main bouts include Jack Savage vs Johnny Wilson and Mike Paulson vs Billy Meyers as the program anchors a series of regimental championship tilts.
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Polo Players Turn to Cavalry Roles for War Service
Many American polo players who were prominent as amateurs before the war are now using their riding skills in military service. The War Department has encouraged polo as cavalry practice, and the Polo Association helped by raising the height limit for mounts from 14.2 to 15.1 hands, expanding eligible cavalry horses for play.
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Six Day Bike Race Opens At Boston Arena This Afternoon
Heading the list of local athletic attractions the six day bike race makes its bow to the public this afternoon at the Boston Arena. A group of 10 teams of racing talent is sent away on the lengthy test at 4 o'clock.
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Six Day Bicycle Race Draws Boston Crowd
Boston fans pack the six day bicycle event as teams prepare for the grind. Reggie McNamara suffers a fractured jaw but remains advised to sit out. Prediction centers on Spencer and Spears with Canadian Australia pairing prominent, though two other outfits remain close contenders. Races run daily with 4 p m to 2 a m hours except Tue and Thu from 7 p m to 5 a m.
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Irish clubs gear up for Thanksgiving sports carnival
The organizing committee for a Braves Field carnival on Thanksgiving afternoon plans several Gaelic games and other events with Massachusetts Irish county clubs to participate. Assistant District Attorney Daniel J. Gallagher, chair of the athletic committee, also aims to include military features for the Knights of Columbus war fund.
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St Marks and Groton Clash in Top Private Schools Game
St Marks and Groton meet at Southboro on Wednesday in the annual private school football clash. Both teams boast strong seasons and Groton seeks to avenge last fall's defeat by St Marks.
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Two Undefeated Teams Dominate Eastern Football Race
Eastern college gridiron features Pittsburg and Dartmouth as the lone unbeaten outfits after Saturday's results. Dartmouth faces Penn State and Penn ahead, while Pittsburg remains slick to beat any foe. Navy and Harvard loom as future tests in a season-wide scramble for the East title.
Celebrities to Teach Boxing to U.S. Troops
Washington November 4. Famous ring stars have been retained to teach boxing to soldiers training for the war effort. The program, announced by the Commission of Training Camp Activities, aims to make troops better bayonet fighters through boxing instruction.
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Cambridge Latin and Brookline High Clash in Quad League
Cambridge Latin and Brookline High, members of the Quadrangular league, meet in Cambridge on Friday in a tight paced contest as both teams head into the game with similar runs.
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Boxing instructors train men in shadow boxing method
Dr. Joseph E. Raycroft of Princeton arranges expert boxers Benny Leonard Kid McCoy Battling Levin sky Richie Mitchell and Packey McFarland to teach training camp groups. Recruits learn bayonet fighting motions as in boxing, with films showing Kid McCoy James J. Corbett Benny Leonard and Johnny Kilbane in action.
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West Roxbury to Meet Hyde Park After Strong South Boston Win
West Roxbury High School football, fresh from an 18 to 7 upset of South Boston, will face Hyde Park next Thursday at Pierce Field in Roslindale. Coach Keefe has the squad sharpened for the rivalry game. Captain Mulvaney, sidelined by parental objection, will rejoin to finish the season.
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Arlington High Plays Lowell High Friday Clash
The Arlington High School football team travels to Lowell High School next Friday afternoon for a game against the Lowell eleven.
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Pittburg Primed As Eastern College Football Title Contender
The piece argues Pittsburg under Glen Warner dominates the Eastern elevens with Dartmouth, Brown, and West Point struggling. Navy’s high-scoring 95 points versus Western Reserve is noted, Army–Navy game reviewed, and comparisons to Walter Camp and All-America selections discussed.
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Atlantic Yacht Becomes Torpedo Chaser For War Effort
After a Kiel regatta win over Emperor Wilhelm's yacht, the Atlantic a former steam pleasure craft donated by James C Brady to the government will be refitted as a torpedo chaser to confront the Emperor's warship again. The yacht and several other luxury craft once owned by notable Detroit Philadelphia Chicago New York and Binghamton figures will be dismantled and auctioned.
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Cross country results and college football ticket notes
The New England cross country championship covers about six miles with a national ten mile event. enlyan ran 36 14 in the local race while Kyronen did 53 41 in the national. A college football slate lists Dartmouth Penn at 2 and Boston College Holy Cross at 2:30 with tickets at 40 Court Street or Wright Ditson.
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