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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1913
Page
12
The Sunday Post features action photos of the Harvard versus Princeton football game played Saturday in Princeton New Jersey. The piece notes the effort and expense required to bring readers these distant action shots and the speculation surrounding how they were obtained.
George A Walton, Post photographer, mapped a tight chase from Princeton to Boston to photograph Brickley’s drop kick. Delays across Trenton New York and Grand Union threatened but he delivered the 12 AM image to Boston Post, part of the paper’s big news push.
In this column Harvard battles Princeton with Brickley’s drop kicks proving vital as the Crimson miss a clear claim to the 1913 football title. Yale faces Dartmouth and Exeter overwhelms Andover while Yale cross country upsets Shrubb’s Quakers, aided by Queal’s course choices.
The query notes Brickley of Harvard weighs 186 pounds and compares him to Ted Coy of Yale. It states no definitive verdict, but asserts Coy is stronger as a lunger and mounter while Brickley is faster and a steadier top kicker.
Pittsburg reports Mike Mitchell failed to satisfy Pirates manager Clarke and a trade could be arranged with Clarke Griffith if Washington wants the veteran pitcher for next season.
Harvard prepares to meet Yale in two weeks while Brown looms next Saturday. Coaches expect Brown to be weaker this season, but hope she plays well to avoid harming Harvard with an easy late period game.
Harvard learns from Princeton as the Tigers press with fierce tackling and relentless defense. The Crimson win shows a versatile lineup, with Hardwick Mahan and Brickley delivering key runs while the line and ends, including Storer and OBrien, sharpened their third quarter surge.
The Fitton A. A. football eleven defeated Fort Andrews 19 to 0 yesterday afternoon. Key scorers included Kerr and Kiley with touchdowns and a goal. Referee and umpire names appear in the report along with a partial lineup.
Princeton defeated Harvard 3–0 as Brickley’s drop kicking edged out Hobey Baker on a soggy field. Review notes Princeton’s defense and Ballin’s dominance, with Yale and Brown set to loom as Harvard eyes next tests.
Nine colleges sign for the New England Intercollegiate cross country championship to be held in Hanover New Hampshire next Saturday afternoon. Contenders Amherst Brown Colby Dartmouth Holy Cross Maine Massachusetts Agricultural College M I T and Williams enter while Bates Bowdoin Trinity Tufts Vermont Wesleyan and Worcester Poly abstain. Dartmouth lists 26 runners the max. M I T appears strong with Best Henson Nye Cook and Newlin leading a capable group. The Eddie Flynn bout between Jasper and Flynn at Lowell October 14 was canceled due to weight disputes and may be rescheduled.
Tufts varsity football, buoyed by its best Brown and Blue record in a decade, closes the season against Bowdoin in Portland on Saturday. The Bowdoin game has long been the big one for Tufts, and this year the team aims to erase past defeats and leave a lasting mark on Bowdoin’s calendar.
Tufts seeks a strong finish at Bowdoin as backfield improvement and defensive cohesion draw praise. Coach Whelan notes emphasis on backfield interference and full effort, with 20 substitutes ready if starters lag. Tomorrow’s practice starts three hard workouts after a no injury Vermont game.
Dartmouth football returned to Hanover with the Pennsylvan ia trophy and a red and blue jersey once owned by Captain Young of the Quaker eleven. Captain Hogsett, Loundon, and the Green backfield trio report strong after the win. The Carlisle game remains on the schedule as a major upcoming clash. Glen Warner watched the Pennsylvan ia game and plans a strong effort to improve the squad.
Boxing fans will see two six round bouts and two longer matches at the Atlag A A on Tuesday with Joe Chick vs Frank Loughrey and Joe Eagan vs Gilbert Gallant in 12 rounds. Eagan trains at catchweights while Gallant seeks to avoid open hand hits as Murphy’s memory lingers. Willie Ritchie defends in Madison Square Garden against Leach Crogs as Cross eyes a lightweight title shot in New York.
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