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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1911

Page

12

Harvard Law School Defeats Varsity In Scrappy Scrimmage

On Soldiers Field Harvard Law School defeated the new varsity team 5 to 2 in a ragged scrimmage. Key players included Minot and Page on offense and Fisher at tackle. The day featured a punting duel as Harvard prepares for Carlisle and later Dartmouth and Yale.

Soldiers’ Field Harvard Law School Varsity Leslie Keays Fisher Haughton Carlisle Glen Warner Braves Dartmouth Yale Minot Harvard Pierce Frothingham Law School Howard le Ajo R. E MacVeigh Jenckes L Withington Leslie L. G T. G Sisson (Brown

Tufts Freshmen Score in Scrimmage as Varsity Shows Progress

Tufts improved form in a recent scrimmage as freshmen crossed five times including a long run for a TD by Macks. Varsity QB Mitchell was stopped with a clear field in sight, while Adams and Webber returned to strengthen the backfield. Final practice is set for this afternoon ahead of Saturday’s close. Line changes featured Bennett at right tackle and Jameson moving to the freshman eleven.

Tufts Mitchell Tobin Brown Blue Adams Webber Macks Bennett Field Gaw Jameson

St John’s Prep defeats Salem Normal 8 0 in muddy game

St John’s Prep beat Salem Normal 8 to 0 in Danvers as the game finished in darkness. A third period rush near the goal was ruled out by the umpire. Scoring came on a touchdown by McCarthy and a Woods field goal, with Davies as umpire and Gilman as referee.

Danvers St. John’s Salem Normal St. John's Doyle

Carlisle Attack Most Diversified in Country

A Carlisle Indians vs Lafayette at Easton on October 28 shown as the most diversified offense in the country. The Crimson must match Carlisle’s feints, double passes, and Thorpe’s line plunges to have a chance against Harvard, with Harvard needing a performance equal to or better than its Princeton game to prevail.

Carlisle Indians Lafayette Easton Harvard Princeton Crimson Carlisle Thorpe Middle Pennsylvania

Carlisle Indian Offense Aims For Harvard Challenge

Carlisle Indians present a formidable lineup led by James Thorpe and Powell with exceptional speed and track records. Thorpe dominates multiple events and is praised as a versatile star on football, baseball, and other sports, while the team emphasizes a unique backfield formation and strong ends Burd and Newashe.

Harvard Princeton Carlisle James Thorpe America Thorpe Wendell Pennsylvania The Crimson Powell Burd Wheelock Newashe Roberts

Princeton Scrimmage Fails to Score as De Witt Kicks Twice

Princeton varsity redoubled effort in a long scrimmage in Princeton New Jersey but failed to cross the scrub goal line in two twenty minute periods. De Witt kicked two drops to help the varsity avoid a scoreless tie and showed strong field goal work. Shenk intercepted a pass and ran toward the varsity goal before being tackled. Pendleton and Goldie Wight faced injuries while Tom Wilson rested and changes shuffled line positions.

Princeton N. J de Witt Dartmouth Yale Shenk Scrubs DeWitt Varsity Fleet Baker Sam White Harvard Pendleton Tigers Baker Goldie Wight Tom Wilson Dutch Brown Cy McCormick Joe Duff McLean

Diving Girls at Bowdoin Square Theatre Entrancing Boston

The coming of the beautiful diving girls to Bowdoin Square Theatre boosts local swimming interest. Senorita Maria Geraldo and her troupe from the valley of Yumuri showcase new somersault dives, spiral dives, and the Cuban twisting dive. They fear the Boston water is too cold for their swim to Boston Light, though experts doubt the season allows it.

Bowdoin Square Theatre Boston Valley of Yummuri Senorita Maria Gerarldo Boston Light

Football claims first Wisconsin victim of season

OCONOMOWOG Wis Nov 8 A 16 year old Thomas Higgins of this city died after a high school football game yesterday his skull was fractured during play in the latest Wisconsin football tragedy to date

Oconomowog Wis Wisconsin Thomas Higgins Young Higgins

Klaus Crouse set for decisive middleweight clash in Pittsburg

Frank Klaus and Buck Crouse are lined up for an eliminator to decide the middleweight contender for the top honors. Klaus moved to negotiate terms, with Crouse rising after knocking out Billy Berger. Meanwhile boxing chatter ties Wolgast with Welsh on Thanksgiving and McFarland with Murphy in a 20 round San Francisco bout.

Frank Klaus Pittsburg Buck Crouse Klaus Crouse Bill Papke Billy Berger McFarland Tommy Murphy San Francisco Jim Coffroth Murphy

Lozier interest boosts local auto trade and Vanderbilt Cup profits

R Nettleton of Lozier visits the local branch as dealers report a rush for limousines coupes and closed cars amid high demand. Bishop White of Weed Tire Chain visits Bay State Club. Vanderbilt Cup profits go to Savannah military which has aided past events. An observer notes no spectator injuries in prior Savannah grands.

Bishop White Weed Tire Chain and Grip Company T. A. Cotter Bi-Motor Equipment Company Bay State Club Savannah Military Savannah Automobile Club

Dartmouth Ready for Princeton in Final Hanover Practice

Dartmouth completed light scrimmage work ahead of the Princeton game at Hanover. Farnum, the 225 pound guard, appears to have secured his spot, with the team staying in Hanover until game day to reduce tension and maintain readiness. A large mass meeting was held tonight as the Green prepared to face the Tigers.

Hanover N. H Dartmouth Princeton Tigers Farnum New York

Meridian Wins Latonia Handicap Narrowly Over Cherryola

Meridian wins the Latonia handicap from a small field of three-quarter horses. Grover Hughes set the early pace but quit in the stretch as Meridian held on to beat Cherryola by three lengths with Little Father a length behind. Swartz Hill took third, Font second, Brig first in the opening race.

Latonia Meridian Grover Hughes Cherryola Little Father Swartz Hill Font Brig

Debate over college football score guesses and kickoff rule

A group weighs several score predictions for Princeton Harvard games with emphasis on 6 5 and 6 0 results and a safety kicker. The article cites penalties dismissals and a referee named Eddie O Brien and discusses rule interpretations and who should win based on proximity to actual scores.

Princeton Harvard Everett Camphbell Lawless Eddie O’brien the Post

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