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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1919
Page
23
Ten visiting coaches joined Yale staff to bolster the offense as 15 instructors total work to strengthen the struggling attack. Notables include former head coaches Paul Veeder Frank Butterworth Lucius Bigelow ex captain Cupid Black and others.
Eddie Casey, Harvard star, threatens to ignite both end runs and dangerous forward passes against Natick. The Crimson back has been the standout in every game this season with wide end runs and now offers added versatility to baffle the Tigers and showcase a more varied offense.
The author explains and defends a signal system using numbered calls for starting plays, outlines defense against signal stealing, and discusses variations for squads and ultra modern defensive signals to protect play confidentiality and maintain fair competition.
The article lists players for St Marks with names such as Grotor Lockwood Diblee Curtin and Tre along with officials John Hallahan Nate Tufts and G Norman Bankhart. It notes game time around 2 45 p m and mentions several roster entries and positions.
Unusually long scrimmaging runs with 15 minutes on offense and 25 on defense. Jim Braden, reinstated as varsity fullback, scored a TD after Leon Walker blocked a punt by scrubs Fullback Jones. Donald Welles, promoted to varsity halfback, added another TD. Laroche quarterbacks the regulars as Munger shines at tackle and eyes first string in final games.
World heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey signed to fight English champion Joe Beckett in New Orleans on March 17 for 20 rounds. Beckett must beat Georges Carpentier first. Dempsey to receive 125000 dollars. Promotion by Dominick Tortorich with Jack Kearns. Beckett to face Carpentier in December.
The Pimlico card lists seven races with purses around $1,604 each. Winners include American Boy in six furlongs, Cock o' the Main in three-year-olds and up, and Duettiste in the Manly Memorial steeplechase. Time figures range from 1:14 to 2:40 with multiple place and show payouts.
Natick born Edward Casey earns comparison to Eddie Mahan as Harvard uses his end runs and new forward passes. Once a hoped Yale hero, Casey’s 65 yard touchdown was nullified by a holding call in 1916. Now at Soldiers Field his pace and sly moves draw praise from Harvard fans and scouts.
The Allen A. G. football team averaging 135 pounds seeks an opponent for Armistice Day November 11. Strong teams contact Jack McGrath at 31 McLean Street Boston to arrange a showdown.
St. Mark's School meets Groton School this afternoon at Southboro in the 31st annual private school football classic. The outcome hinges on a storied rivalry long seen as the top attraction in New England prep sports.
St. Mark's meets Groton in a high stakes football clash emphasized as a season defining contest. William Jackson leads St. Mark's at quarterback against Groton captain Sam Bradford with Dan Holder anchoring the Blue and White line. Groton seeks payoff of a historic series record as both sides boast veteran players and strong kicking threats.
The Mitchell Military Boys School football team hosts Lowell High School class of 1923 tomorrow. On Saturday they begin two game series with Wilmington High School on the Mitchell gridiron.
The will of August Mougey a Cincinnati Republican official leaves all property valued at about 10000 dollars to August Herrmann president of the Cincinnati Nationals and National Baseball Commission. Mougey died last Saturday night. Herrmann and Mougey were lifelong friends. Johnny Dundee targets Jack Britton’s longevity record in the ring and may equal or surpass the champion’s performance.
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