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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1917

Page

17

Holy Cross Prepares for Boston College Clash at Fitton Field

Holy Cross and Boston College square off after three days of practice on Fitton Field. Coach Luke Kelly’s squad showcases new backfield candidate Eddie Ryan and a deep run game led by Higgins, Mahoney, Keating, Fitzpatrick, Daly, and Mitchell with Walsh ready for injuries.

Worcester Holy Cross Boston College Fitton Field Luke” Kelly Higgins Fitzpatrick Keating Somerville Daly Mitchell Walsh

English High Defeats Boston College High 21 to 6 at Fenway

English High dominated Boston College High with speed yesterday at Fenway Park. Key plays included Isenberg breaking through for a 25 yard touchdown in the first half and Bridges scoring two more touchdowns. Bridges also kicked three goals from touchdowns as English High triumphed 21 to 6 with standout performances by Isenberg and Macchia.

Fenway Park Boston College High Bill Bridges Isenberg Macchia Boston College Astonson Powers Slavinsky Ft. Costello Kelly Moe Healey Levenson O'Brien Cavanaugh Chambers R G Elbery Burke Maroney R T Seweeeeesenaeeseh T Collings Macchia Shanahan Merrick Teeeeeseeseeeq O'Leary Isenberg Kelleher Veel Meredith Bridges L. Healey Bridges Powers Joe Pendleton Bowdoin Fred Hoey Burdett Dickinson Brown

Purple Players Ready for Holy Cross at Fenway Park

Boston College coach Brickley put the squad through a grueling workout at Alumni Field in final prep for the Holy Cross game at Fenway Park tomorrow. The Maroon and Gold expect a surprise as Luke Kelly and Hiker Joy rest Foley and Fitzpatrick to be in peak condition.

Brickley Boston College Alumni Field Holy Cross Fenway Park The Maroon and Gold Purple Luke Kelly Hiker Joy Foley Fitzpatrick

Holy Cross Squad Returns for Big Night Smokers and Race

Foley and Fitzpatrick return to Holy Cross after last year’s loss to Chestnut Hill boosting fan optimism. Holy Cross alumni and students gather at Lenox for a large smoker while the cross country team races the Maroon and Gold on Newton course at 10:30 tomorrow. Boston College seniors host a smoke talk at James Street High School gym with Mayor Curley likely attending. Coaches Brickley and Morrison run a quick signal drill this afternoon as BC fans offer 2 to 1 odds on a Maroon and Gold victory.

Foley Fitzpatrick Chestnut Hill Holy Cross Holy Cross Bunch Lenox Maroon and Gold Newton Boston College James Street Curley Charles W. Lyons Michael J. Jessup Brickley Morrison

Waltham High Eyes Strong Comeback After Tough Run

Waltham High rebounds from three close games with Brookline Somerville and Portland and looks to build on momentum for the season. The team meets Natick High this Saturday to cap the week.

Waltham High Brookline Somerville Portland Natick High

Teams Due in Boston for Dartmouth Penn Game

Football squads from Dartmouth and Pennsylvania will arrive in Boston today with students soon forming the cheering sections for the big game at Braves Field. Dartmouth fears Howard Berry of Penn while Penn relies on a strong defense to contain Berry and the Hanover attack.

Dartmouth Penn Braves Field Pennsylvania Boston Battlegrounds

Penn Favored Over Dartmouth In Key Football Clash

Betting odds favor Penn 10 to 8 and 10 to 7 as the Quakers seek a win over Dartmouth, who faces a strong challenge from Folwell's veteran squad. Dartmouth stresses a wartime experimental team with Cutey Spears as coach, while Penn relies on Berry and experience.

Penn Franklin Field Philadelphia New York Brotherly Love Boston Knickerbocker Express Braves Field Fall River Line Folwell Berry Dartmouth Spears New England

Bantam Joe Stanton Training for New England Title Bouts

Cambridge bantam Joe Stanton, who claims the New England title, is in training for upcoming bouts and will be open to meet all challengers.

Joe Stanton Cambridge New England

Harvard Critics Question Harvard Sport Policy Answered

Fred W. Moore the graduate treasurer wrote an open letter to the Harvard Alumni Bulletin rebutting critics of Harvard sport policy. He says disdain stems mainly from professional sports writers and coaches, with the letter addressing all critics.

Harvard Fred W. Moore Harvard Alumni Bulletin Moore

Informal varsity policy cited to aid Red Cross effort

Mr. Moore explains an informal team, not eligible for regular play, to avoid high travel costs. He argues intercollegiate athletics would distract from military and naval preparations, preferring local training camp games to support the Red Cross and minimize expense.

Red Cross New Haven Princeton

Benny Leonard Sees No Major Obstacle to Patriotism Claims

Benny Leonard says the public has given him few fair chances in questioning his patriotism. He asserts he has complied with government demands and would accept a boxing instructor role at a training camp if selected.

Benny Leonard Benny Uncle Sam

Local schools and teams eye upcoming matchups and players

The Massillon Tigers face challenges from Providence and Leo Leary's Navy squad, while Billy Meanix joins Camp Devens athletic ranks. Ayer youths form a strong sprint and hurdle pair as De Paul Academy eyes Somerville Medford winner. Western schoolboys seek a rematch with last year’s impressive side. Francis Morrissey, Boston College guard, fully recovers for the Holy Cross game and is noted for his tough play. he is the son of hotelier Michael F. Morrissey.

de Paul Academy Boston College Eleven Francis Morerissey Holy Cross Morerissey Michael F. Morrisse Boston

College athletes urged to continue sports amid military training

A group argues that able college students should remain in athletics and not be drafted yet, maintaining sports schedules as far as possible without hindering military training.

Arlington Plays Lowell This Afternoon in High School Football

Arlington High School aims for a road win as it travels to Lowell High School to face the Lowell eleven this afternoon.

Arlington High School Lowell Lowell High School

End of an Era Answers Queries on Amateur Rules

The piece notes changes in amateur status rules as amateurs compete against professionals across military stations. It also mentions Al McCoy defeating George Vale and the question of Cady’s tenure with the Red Sox, noting he was sold to Boston on May 25, 1911.

al McCoy George Vale Mike Ibbons Cady Red Sox En Eeee The Sox

Large demand for reserved seats at Dartmouth Penn game

There is strong demand for the Dartmouth Penn game at Braves Field tomorrow afternoon. Reserved seats total about 12 006 with 10 000 in popular price sections at the end of the grandstand, to be placed on sale at Braves Field tomorrow after noon.

Penn Folwell Dartmouth Hanover Princeton New England Bruins Boston Bellevue Braves Field

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