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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1912
Page
11
Hanover N H Nov 6 A day of practice at Dartmouth featured a scrimmage that will be remembered by football candidates. First string players must prove themselves or be replaced by second-string athletes.
After 30 hours and 707 miles the Arena Riders extended their six day race lead as Collins Walthour bid to close the gap. Moran Fogler Root and Ryan competed for sprint breaks while Crassy Ryan and Thomas briefly surged but Jack ie Clark controlled the pace. Gar dellini kept pace and Robbie Walthour fought to recover ground with Collins reluctant to help. Groton Notes St Mark's beats Groton 17 to 0 in annual match as Kent kicks goal.
Dartmouth drills sharpened by eight ex varsity players as coaches oversee a one hour scrimmage ending before nightfall. The emphasis is hold the ball and fight, with attention to passing accuracy and backfield gaps while Win Snow is the sole defender behind the line.
Lexington High School defeated the Boston English High School second team 21 to 0 at Parker street athletic field. Star halfback Chink Watt scored all three touchdowns and the lone extra point, with Coughlin adding a second-quarter safety.
Milwaukee’s Jack Redmond clashes with Fighting Terry Brooks at Unity Cycle Club tonight. Redmond has a KO of Young Saylor and has fought Ad Wolgast. Brooks faces top New Zealand lightweights. Weigh in at 135 pounds 3 PM. crowd from Boston to depart on 7:15 train.
Zvyszko reports Mahmout detained fighting the Turks while Zyb hopes for a prolonged winter war. The exchange conveys relief over a captured ally and a grim wish for ongoing conflict.
Ithaca prepares for Dartmouth at Percy Field the first time since 192? the home game to close the season. Cornell hopes captain Butler returns strong while Taber Smith and trainer lack experience. Harvard relations improve with a two year cross country pacts and a planned track deal. a Penn dual meet is set for Nov 11 in Philadelphia.
Archie MacLachlan, ex Royal Tourist and Sanford Truck man, now with White Company truck dept, tours New England and dines with J. S. Hathaway at the Art Club. Boston Automobile Dealers' fall frolic set for Ferncroft in one week. Imperial Motor Car announces Model 44 touring car with electric starting and lighting. W H Shutt of Koehler S G Co. spoke on Hupmobile care to the Boston automobile school. A A A meets in Chicago December 2–3 to consider moving national HQ from New York to Washington.
Kid Williams of Baltimore outpointed Billy Fitzsimmons of Yonkers in a ten round bantamweight bout at the Fairmont Athletic Club New York. George Kirkwood of St. Louis defeated Patsy Kline of Newark and George Chaney of Baltimore beat Kid Hermann of Baltimore.
Frank Sherman of Washington led after the first night of his 0point pocket billiards match against world title holder Alfred DeOre. The score stood 200 to 129 as play concluded for the night in New York.
Tufts College varsity football players showcased sharp form in a half hour scrimmage against the scrubs. Four touchdowns and four field goals by Bill Bennett highlighted a more aggressive attack. Adams Angell and Wilson shone. the team prepares for Springfield with Bennett as a key scorer.
The Boston Terrier Club announces its annual show on November 13 and 14 at Horticultural Hall Judge is Mrs F A Dallen with Arthur Mulvey as alternate. A champions class featuring 16 entries will exhibit simultaneously. Judging starts at 10 a.m. Wednesday November 13.
Dr. B F Roller a Seattle physician wrestler faces Ontoni Platek the giant Pole in Detroit tonight Platek stands over six feet tall and weighs 275 pounds in what promises to be a landmark heavyweight clash
Coach Baldwin of Lawrence Academy Groton Mass wants a game for any day next week with any high school team near Boston. Arrangements can be made by phone or writing to Lawrence Academy Groton Mass.
Burns the Boston grappler, in peak condition, meets Smelzka the Bohemian in a finish bout at the Grand Opera House. Burns presses hard this season with speed likely to overcome Smelzka despite weight advantage.
Despatches from Chicago indicate the Cubs will use the West Side grounds for another season at least. The old park is slated to remain usable for several seasons unless Murphy continues meddling with it.
St Marks outplayed Groton at all stages and led most of the game in Southboro. Groton risked a late shift as St Marks capitalized on turnovers, with Coolidge intercepting a pass and Prickard scoring from two yards after solid line work before Landon sealed the win with a long interception return.
Herman Nickerson, a noted Boston sports writer, was appointed secretary of the Boston Nationals by President James E. Gaffney. The post was vacated by Peter F. Kelley over a month ago and Nickerson will assume duties later this month.
George Stovall, manager of the hard luck St. Louis Browns, cannot see the humor in being superseded by Roger Bresnahan. He offered to hire Rajah as his messenger boy at a fat salary.
Matty selected to referee the Thanksgiving Day checker match at the American Trouse. Twenty top experts from across the country participate with New York and Massachusetts fielding strong teams led by captains J J Lannin and E L Brennan respectively.
Six trial bouts in the B A A amateur boxing tournament were held at the Exeter street clubhouse. In the 125 pound class William Buckley of Chelsea defeated Frank Brown of Boston in a three round bout. Other results include 115 pounds Ed Brown over Ed Conlon, and Lloyd over Mike Rock. 135 pounds Warren beat Downey, Melinnis defeated Cole.
Exeter High dominated Rochester High 40 to 0 in a game played at Exeter as a final tune up before a final with Prichard High of Andover. Rochester failed to score while Exeter built a substantial lead.
President-elect Woodrow Wilson watched Princeton's practice from the stands as the Tigers held a 90 minute scrimmage at Osborne Field. Captain Pendleton scored the only varsity touchdown amid heavy work by Earle Waller and Hobe Baker, with Bluethenthal and DeWitt among the rested first stringers preparing for Harvard.
In the fifth race at Pimlico Teahan and Byrne were severely injured and Worth the Kentucky Derby winner was cut badly and likely to retire from racing.
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