Pittsburg Team Eastern Champs After Tough Washington and Jefferson Win
Pittsburg clinches the eastern college football crown after a hard 13 to 10 victory over Washington and Jefferson. Penn defeats Dartmouth to establish class, while Dartmouth and Brown face key remaining games. Harvard sits unbeaten on defense with three scoreless ties and Army and Navy post solid showings in weekend action.
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Mitchell Military School seeks Boston high school game
In Billerica on November 11 Frank Leighton the faculty manager of the Mitchell Military School football team is arranging a Wednesday afternoon game with a Boston area high school eleven.
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Billerica
Frank Leighton
Mitchell Military School
Boston
Controversy Over Somerville Medford Game Referee Call
In a Somerville Medford High Suburban league football clash Referee Hoey ruled a second period Somerville touchdown illegal and declined the score. Captain Thomas Thornton and Coach Charles Dickerman protested and will seek a formal protest before the governing board this week based on guidance from football authorities.
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Somerville
Hoey
Thomas Thornton
Charles Dickerman
Dickerman
John A. Hayward
Pittsburg Pirates Rival for 1917 Football Honors
Glen Warner's Pittsburg Pirates dominate the era with a decisive win over Washington and Jefferson as they pursue national football supremacy. Boston College Holy Cross rivalry shines while De Paul Academy eyes East matchups. Frankie Young Britt comments on Johnny Dundee pursuit. Crosstown drills and regional club plans unfold.
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Pittsburg Pirates
Smoky City
Pittsburg
Washington and Jefferson
Warner Machine
Dartmouth and New Hampshire shine in action packed note
Bart Sullivan praised as a top coach while George Nightingale outruns New Yorkers in national junior cross country. Young Murphy scores against Eddie Mahan’s Marine team. Dartmouth and Brown suffer defeats as Carlisle eyes Boston College for Thanksgiving. Frazee to Louisville meeting as Sox owner delays Boston trip. Pittsburg and Williams remain unbeaten after Saturday games with Penn and Navy providing upsets.
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George Nightingale
New Hampshire
New York
New England
Suburban league gridirons feature heated protest and wins
Referee Hoey defended not citing unsportsmanlike conduct after a clash that saw Nate Tufts back the legality of the contested forward pass to Canniff. Medford’s Frank Vye created the decisive TD with a block and recovery. Somerville’s Bob Coyne was banished for fists. Cambridge Latin upset Brookline 18 to 0. Manchester beat Haverhill 21 to 9 as Everett High opened a tough week.
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Canniff
Medford
Frank Vye
Somerville
Hoey
Bob Coyne
Cambridge Latin
Brookline High
Brookline
Sullivan
Manchester High
Haverhill
New Hampshire
Broderick
Everett High
Somerville and Malden clash in must win football tilt
Malden High edges Somerville with two second half touchdowns after Somerville struck early. Somerville plans to visit Malden next Saturday for a hot rematch while Medford travels to Everett for another keen city showdown.
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Somerville
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Downes Meets McRae In Top Boston Boxing Card
Johnny Downes of South Boston faces Howard McRae of Cambridge in a 12 round main bout at Beverly tonight. The two popular lightweight contenders draw strong local support and this is their first meeting. Also on the card Kid Lee of Chelsea vs Kid Henry of Newark in a 10 round bout and a six round prelim. Dick Fleming is referee.
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Johnny Downes
South Boston
Howard McRae
Cambridge
Kid Lee
Chelsea
Kid Henry
Newark
Dick Fleming
Nightingale and Williree 6 mile cross country times noted
The report records Nightingale finishing 6 miles in 283 minutes 26 seconds in junior cross country and Williree in 32 minutes 46 seconds in the National titular race. It also discusses amateur rules and student prizes. It states Somerville High did not win. B is correct that Somerville High did not win.
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Willir Eee
de Paul Academy
Somerville High
Carnival Set to Aid War Fund at Braves Field
Knights of Columbus plan an athletic carnival at Braves Field on Thanksgiving afternoon to raise funds for the war relief. Committees in Greater Boston organized Irish clubs for a full program including hurling, Gaelic football, and tug of war with grand knights to meet on the features. State Deputy Daniel J. Gallagher oversees Massachusetts war fund activities drawing broad Irish club support from New England.
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Knights of Columbus War Fund
Greater Boston
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Daniel J. Gallagher
War Fund
Massachusetts
New England
Six Colleges Enter New England Cross-Country Race
Six colleges will take part in the New England Intercollegiate Association cross-country run at Franklin Park this Saturday. Teams from MIT Tufts Holy Cross Boston College Williams and Bowdoin will compete. Middlebury and the University of Maine may also enter teams.
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Franklin Park
Tufts
Holy Cross
Boston College
Williams
Bowdoin
Middlebury
University of Maine
Cowler to Meet Brennan in Armory A A Boxing Showdown
Tom Crowler of New York will face Bill Brennan in a heavyweight bout at the Armory A A Arena tomorrow night as the main attraction of the boxing card. The announcement was made last night.
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Tom Crowler
New York
Bill Brennan
Substitution in Brennan Bout Promises Crowded Night
Willie Meehan cannot meet Brennan causing Cowler to step in at short notice. Cowler drew with Brennan in three previous bouts, raising expectations Brennan will display top form tomorrow night. A strong undercard precedes the main event with Walter Barnett versus Billy Carney in a 10 round semi final, Frankie Dame versus Jerry Gardner in the first preliminary, and Rader Morris against Willie Parsons in the second.
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Brennan
Cowler
Walter Barnett
Lawrence
Billy Carney
New Bedford
Frankie Dame
New York
Jerry Gardner
South Boston
Rader Morris
West End
Willie Parsons
East Boston
Girls Hockey Teams to Play This Week
Lexington High School girls field hockey and Arlington High girls hockey units will be in action this week. Lexington faces Winchester High on Lexington Athletic Field for the first time, while Arlington meets Boston’s Posse Normal School at Spy Pond Athletic Field. A return game with Winthrop High is planned for December at Winthrop.
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Winchester High School
Lexington
Arlington Girls
Posse Normal School
Boston
Spy Pond
Arlington
Winthrop High School
Winthrop
Prison camp letter recalls American soldiers in France
A letter from George M. McCarthy of East Boston recounts how a six to four baseball game convinced German prisoners at a camp in France that real American soldiers were present. The McCarthys of 301 East Eagle Street are cited as relatives.
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George M. McCarthy
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Boston
John F. McCarthy
East Eagle Street
McCarthy Recalls AEF Troops Among German Prisoners
In a letter McCarthy describes American Expeditionary Forces stationed with French guards over German prisoners. He recalls a baseball game between rival units, a German prisoner from Milwaukee praising US players, and the long journey from sea danger to a camp near Joan of Arc’s birthplace.
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America
Milwaukee
Uncle Sam
France
England
I’rance
Joan of Arc
New York Plans Six Day Bike Race Soon
The city announces a six day bike race to be held soon, adding a major sporting event amid a long winter. Organizers expect riders from multiple clubs and spectators across the metropolis.
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Arlington Cancels Framingham Mat Due to Injuries
Arlington High School has canceled the Arlington Framingham game scheduled Wednesday at Arlington because several players are injured. Captain John sprained his wrist but should recover in a few days. Geary, the fullback, is ineligible this season, while Coach McCarthy hopes remaining players will be ready for a Belmont game at noon on Spy Pond field.
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Braves Field
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Louis Fouche Duffy to Lead Semi-Pro Team Next Saturday
Louis Fouche known as Duffy who played with semi pro champions will have his heavy squad footballers playing the next Saturday. Fouche out next spring with a tare as a third baseman. FE making cartridge belts in France.
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Kno Duffy
Fouche
France
Golf season to close with final match at Club
The golf season at the club will end with the final match of the tournament between Smith and Harry W. Strattor, marking the close of play at the club.
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Betw Smith
Harry W. Strattor Club
Association Members Gather At Noon For Now Club
The Now club convenes with Mrs. Hen Bill presiding during the hot noon gathering.
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Now
Hen Bill
The Concord Eleven Defeats Satu Winchester High
The Concord eleven claimed victory over Satu Winchester High in a decisive high school football game. Key players from Concord led the offense while Winchester countered with strong defense and late surges. The final score reflected Concord's sustained drive and strategic plays throughout the match.
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