Harvard Eleven Gets Doc Leslie Back in Signal Drill
Harvard football notes show Doc Leslie, the plunging fullback, rejoining the signal drill after nearly a month as the Crimson squad trained in a structured session. Coaches corrected points while Perkins took center, Perry Smith contested, Huntington handled ball work, and Blagden appeared in football tags but did not coach.
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Dartmouth Gridnotes Injury Update From Williams Game
Leslie rides knee return a positive signal as he resumes fullback duties in practice and eyes a chance to play Dartmouth. Bob Potter and T Frothingham miss time with leg issues while Coach Withington directs linemen and Head Coach Haughton trains ends for speed and long spirals. Smith and Lewis remain standout ends as the varsity tests its attack against substitutes with Wendell in the backfield. No score recorded in afternoon session.
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Percy Haughton
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Smith
Lewis
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Wendell
Harvard adds Kersberg from Nome as new coach
Harry Kersberg of Nome Alaska joins Percy Maughton’s Harvard staff at Soldiers Field as a line coach amid other coaching duties. He has been away in an Alaska mining camp and returns for the Harvard Dartmouth and Harvard Yale games with a tale from the Jeffries Johnson bout.
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Pirates Outfielder Declares Change In Baseball Tone
Outfielder Tommy Leach of the Pirates comments that the game has regressed and that there are few natural ball players today. He says he did not see this year’s World Series, implying his view is shaped by experience and lack of current talent.
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Growing Berries at Sea Voyagers Homeward Bound
Report describes ocean liners preparing to store Arden fruits and vegetables for several months, turning afloat life into a floating greenhouse. Passengers will enjoy hotel-like amenities while a venture to grow fresh produce aboard ships unfolds, blending comfort with practical farming at sea.
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Princeton Line Holds in Hard Scrimmage
Princeton, N J November 7 Head Coach Bill Roper directed a tough scrimmage as the varsity line tested the best substitute backfield to spur the first unit. The first team forwards showed marked improvement over a poor display against Holy Cross with scrubs often tackled for losses. After the scrimmage the squad spent time refining signals and a few unused plays. Roper introduced a forward pass that could threaten if it ever connects.
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Sprackling labeled outstanding in Yale Brown game
Corbett of Harvard praised Brown quarter Sprackling for a phenomenal all around performance at New Haven. He said Sprackling carried the team, punted well, and stood in a class by himself, with McKay also brilliant and a potential All American back.
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Sprackling
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McKay
Punter Averages in Games Versus Practice
The article notes that while practice punts sometimes reach 50 yards, game averages are much lower. It suggests 40 yards is exceptional, with good punters averaging 35 to 40 yards. It mentions possible contenders like O'Dea Hirschberger Brooke or Butterworth for higher averages, though 60 yards is doubtful and Coy never achieved such an average.
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Varsity Crew Steps Up Pace for Yale Game Clash
Ballou controls practice as White McGregor Wilson Bluthenthal McCormick Brown Dunlap Ballou Pendleton Sparks Hart lead the anticipated Yale game lineup. Phil King and Biff Lea offered guidance on fine points. All players in peak condition as undergraduates rally with planned songs and cheers for the final contest.
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De Oro Dominates Two Wins at Miah Murray's
Alfred De Oro opened a two week engagement at Miah Murray's White Bear by beating Young Rose 125 to 30. Later Jimmy Knowles lost 12 to 81. Frank Jones and John T. McHale set up afternoon and evening bouts as the Cuban De Oro headlines the card.
Harvard Second Eleven Defeated by St Alphonsus A A
The Harvard second team fell 6 to 0 at Soldiers Field to St Alphonsus A A. Penalties thwarted Crimson drives, with Cameron scoring on a punt return for the visitors in the final period. Continuous rushing produced little in the way of new passes or goals.
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Crimson Leads Over Orange and Black in Football Debate
There is varied opinion on which team tops the season Harvard or Princeton. The piece notes Cambridge line stronger than Old Nassau and the backfield at least as sturdy, suggesting Harvard may outshine Princeton in current form.
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Roxbury Athletes rout Company G in Armory clash
Gloucester November 7 Roxbury Athletics defeated Company G 34 to 30 at the Armory. Dickie led scorers with 11 goals while Madden 3 McAuley 2 Sweeney 1 Stack 5 Wright 4 Kimball 3 Sanders 1 contributed. Referee Ford timer Hotchkiss scorer Small. Two 20 minute periods attended by 709 fans.
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Cincinnati Fans Clash Over Proposed Philadelphia Deal
Cincinnati supporters express strong opposition to the proposed agreement with Philadelphia, with many voicing discontent and calling for reconsideration amid local controversy and political overtones.
Camp Is Back on the Job at Yale Before Princeton
Yale opened its week preparing for Princeton with signal rehearsals and a 20 minute scrimmage. Walter Camp devised new plans to be used in three days of drills, with the regulars scoring two touchdowns in a short scrimmage. Gates closed for two weeks and Captain Daly said daily secret work would begin until departure for Princeton.
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Yale Plans Route to Tigertown for Princeton Game
Yale reorganizes travel to Tigertown with a Thursday departure after practice from New Haven, moving to new quarters near Princeton, then Friday travel to Princeton for practice, returning to Yale before Harvard week. Negotiations remain unsettled and the site is kept secret. Walter Camp notes Yale lost by playing old football.
The Green Works in the Snow in Hanover
In Hanover New Hampshire on November 7 Dartmouth practiced in a heavy snow storm ahead of Harvard. The players endured driving snow and limited visibility yet pressed on with intense drills as darkness fell.
Dartmouth Green Practice Under Bucking Strap Drill
The Dartmouth football squad, hampered by fumbles, intensifies training as coaches force machine like action with bucking strap and signal drills. Ingersoll directs plays despite a wet field while key players Boylan and Needham miss practice due to knee and other injuries. Joe Gilman assists as Needham, Ingersoll, and Bar ends remain in reserve.
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Joe” Gilman
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Green
Yale Tries to Solve the Accommodation Problem
Yale addresses hotel and meal shortages for the Harvard Yale game as New Haven House is torn down. Yale authorities arrange open dining hall for graduates returning to the game and Harvard guests, with hours Friday Saturday and Sunday November 18 18 and 20.
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Yale University
Harvard
University
Third major league thrives with Fletcher cigars strength
The article notes the third major league remains active, with notable influence coming from Mr. Fletcher's cigars. It emphasizes continued vigor in that segment while other areas show less momentum.
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Mr. Fletcher
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