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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1919
Page
10
Harvard coach Bob Fisher led the Crimson through two hours of tough practice despite rain sleet and snow. The first varsity faced the second team in a long dummy scrimmage and then confronted Team B in a signal drill, with both squads displaying resolve for upcoming games.
Harvard fans report Princeton asking 2 to 1 odds with the Crimson offering 10 to 8 on the Square. Arnold Horween shifts between centre and backfield as Harvard prepares for the Tiger clash. The line remains intact, backfield stars train hard, and a mass meeting boosts campus support for the Princeton trip.
Ack Britton prepares for another clash as top welterweight contenders begin to fade from contention. The field narrows as challengers drop away and Britton seeks to reassert his position with a decisive performance.
Jimmy McCabe of Philadelphia faces Paul Doyle of New Haven in Framingham for the main bout at Casino Hall with Billy Burke and Battling Sylvia in the semi finals. Other card highlights include Johnny Russo vs Charley Sheppard in Marlboro and a New England light title clash Harry Carlson vs Johnny Downs in Marlboro Armistice Day plans.
Unfavorable weather forced the postponement of the 31st annual St Mark's Groton School football clash yesterday. Today the teams will meet with kickoff set for 2 30 p m.
Rain and snow left Belmont field a near quagmire for St Marks and Groton in a postponed game. Ground conditions hinder backfields of light, elusive players while foretelling tough footing for both offenses. Other local games include Mechanic Arts High versus the Commercial School at Fenway Park and East Boston versus West Roxbury at Pierce Field.
Reports suggest a Saturday full of potential upsets in major college football with Dartmouth Penn Yale Brown Rutgers Boston College Army Notre Dame and others in contention. Penn Dartmouth Yale Brown Rutgers BC and Army Notre Dame receive focus amid coaching changes rest periods and strategic preparations at Polo Grounds Fenway Park West Point and Harvard Stadium.
Middletown Conn November. Coach Liston trains Wesleyan for the Amherst showdown Saturday focusing on offense. Dr Fauver aids the backfield while Boote is slated for field goal chances after penetrating to close striking distance. Harman Peck Abbott Travis and Webb lead ball carries.
Rutgers plays a tune-up game ahead of a key matchup with Boston College in Syracuse. The prep tilt serves as last warmup before the Eagles clash.
In New Haven on November 5 Yale varsity coach George Van Santvoord tested guiding a rowing crew from a plane with a professional pilot. He used megaphone signals to direct the oarsmen, but found aerial coaching neither practical nor likely to replace current methods due to speed and communication issues.
Strangler Ed Lewis, rated in wrestling's Big Five, makes his season debut tonight at the Grand Opera House against Bohemian heavyweight Alex Jarvison who brings a strong record and confidence he can challenge. Semifinal features Cyclone Ress versus Ivan Fetroff in a Dane vs Russian showdown.
Big Ban Johnson may oppose continued use of the spitter. John Heydler and many league magnates are hostile to the moistened pitch. Braves owner Grant supports abolishing freak deliveries but would resist a December move to outlaw the spitball for the 1920 season.
Captain Yarrington, known as Yarrie, rejoined the squad after recovering from injuries from the Rhode Island game. He will start Saturday’s game against Connecticut State at Storms, Conn. Brick O’Hare resumed practice, and Coach MacDonald is drilling the team in trick plays as he expects victory.
Results show multiple divisions with purses around 1972, listing winners such as Vice-Chairman, Franc Tireur, Poultney, Alvord, Rot Craig, and Bridesman plus others. Times and payoffs are given for straight, place, and show bets, with notable entrants including Tennsford, War Paint, and Tom Taggart among racing entries and nonwinners noted.
Red Loudon remains at Hanover serving as a brief assistant to Fat Spears through Colgate and Penn games. Dartmouth weathered the Colgate test and kept Loudon, with Spears approving an extended stay to help the squad.
At the Commercial A. C. on Friday night Howard McRea of Somerville will face Johnny Gray of Chelsea in an all-star tourney bout. Johnny Downs of South Boston moves to Marlboro Tuesday afternoon to meet Hart Carlson as his manager urges full training time for the serious contest.
Owing to a cancellation Waltham High School is without a game on Saturday Nov 22 Any high school team wishing to fill the gate should contact Burke Faculty Manager at Waltham High School
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