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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1921
Page
16
Sport columnist analyzes Yale against Princeton and Harvard versus Army, praising Red Roberts and Bo McMillin duos, noting Princeton’s veterans beat substitutes, and debating Notre Dame’s dismantling of Army. Mentions Gilroy brothers and early 20th century college football figures.
Princeton faced Yale's air attack as coach Bill Roper directed a routine on University Field. The scrubs reviewed Yale plays while the varsity worked on countering the Eli strategy during an afternoon session.
Princeton practiced in segments focusing on defense against Yale passes as Laurie Garrity and Euwer led punt work. Ed Stinson, Keck and Wittmer were rested, while Gilroy Cleaves returned to form with Baker and Smith sharing drop kicks. The squad prepared for Friday travel to New Haven and a scrimmage with Omelette veterans Strubing and Davis joining tomorrow’s practice.
Two Saturday games loom with Penn and Dartmouth at Polo Grounds and Penn State facing the Natvy at Franklin Field in Philadelphia. Bez dek's team is slight favorite over the Middies while Penn Dartmouth is a tossup. Notre Dame’s upset of Army casts doubt on Yale Army prospects.
East Boston High defeated South Boston High 21 to 0 at Braves Field as rivals East Boston and South Boston staged a hard clean game. Ober scored twice and Price added a 40 yard TD with strong defense from Carey and others. South Boston completed its schedule. East Boston has one more game against Brighton.
Centre College and its Praying Colonels, led by Bo McMillin, gain wider recognition as the Kentucky school moves from obscurity toward prominence comparable to Harvard Yale and Princeton, attracting athletes drawn to its football program.
Those ancient private school rivals Groton and St. Marks meet this afternoon at Southboro for their 33d annual gridiron clash. St. Marks, home and favored, seeks ten wins in the series. Groton holds a 21–2–2 edge since 1886. Key figure Dan Caulkins highlighted as standout leader and quarterback, with Groton needing to stop him to claim victory. Substitutes listed for both teams accompany the rosters and projected lineups.
Centre College benefits from a surge in registrants including standout end Jack Schwartz of Cambridge who will begin at Centre this fall. Former Rindge Technical School coach Charlie Linehan mentored Schwartz, who is expected to shine as a wing for Centre and possibly face Harvard in future schedules.
Curtis Forbes manager of Arlington High School cross country plans two more races. Friday race pits Rindge Technical School from Cambridge on the three mile Menotomy Mocks Park course with Arlington and Wakefield in the Mystic Valley Interscholastic League game. The second race Thursday November 17 features Cambridge High and Latin School on the Arlington course.
Bates College authorities received a letter from Rollins College negotiating for a football game in Florida. Bates proposed a return game in Florida on Thanksgiving Day.
A 1921 critique compares historic rules for services with modern domestic labor. It notes unpaid wages, long hours, and shifting expectations for maids, describing independence rhetoric versus low pay and unstable employment conditions. It cites figures on unemployment and portrays living arrangements and wages in a satirical tone.
Boxers Lou Bogash and Jock Malone train in Boston for Friday night at New Boston Arena. Bogash, 153 pounds, seeks victory to claim the title at 152 pounds, while Malone pursues Boston dominance and a world middleweight claim. Patsey Bogash and others appear in supporting bouts as crowds swell for the card.
Exeter NH prepares for the 41st Exeter Andover showdown at Plimpton Field. Captain McGlone and Van Lengen travel uncertain due to injuries with Colby of Cambridge set to start if needed. Coach Blake plans secret week sessions to counter Andover as ticket sales surge toward a likely record crowd. Referee Whiting of Cornell Umpire Lowe of Dartmouth Field Judge Peterson of Colgate Linesman Kelley of Harvard.
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