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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1907

Page

8

Harvard Eleven Poised For Dartmouth Clash In Front of Yale Shadow

A football notes column discusses Harvard’s forward pass tactics against Dartmouth and Yale’s strong offensive lines. It mentions Frank Winkey and Dave Campbell as key ends, and recalls Michigan coach Yost reacting to signals. The piece notes Yale and Harvard recruitment, and hints at player origins and training influences.

Frank Winkey Dave Campbell Yale Harvard Hinkey New Haven Ty Him Dartmouth

Yale Faces Tigers After Strenuous Preps

Yale varsity, worn by the Brown game, held only light scrimmage with two regulars on hand. Dines sustained a cut nose, and practice was shortened as coaches scale back work before Saturday’s Princeton clash. Freshmen and scrubs tested the line while 18 coaches observed, and straw was laid on the field to keep conditions dry for the upcoming workout.

New Haven Conn Brown University Yale Goebel Bud Alcott Jones Brothers Paige Biglow Coy Bomar Cooney Congdon Mack Varsity Tigers Princeton Scrubs

Moir and Burns Set for London Heavyweight Clash

London excitement builds for December 2 as Gunner Moir defends his local crown against Tommy Burns at the National Sporting Club. Burns, the top American heavyweight since Jeffries, seeks the world title by unseating the English champion.

Tommy Burns Gunner Moir London Dec America Jim Jeffries Burns-Moir National Sporting Club of Jeffries Burns Jeff England Moir

Boxing Gossip Sparks New England Lightweight Scene

Jimmy Briggs sails to Dover for tomorrow's defense against Dick Nelson then aims for Augusta to face Kid Shea. Tommy Sullivan, fresh from layoff, eyes città opponents. Papke versus Connolly November 22 at Winnisimmet tests Papke's left-handed defense. Delmont and Dufresne may clash in Manchester soon after a Montreal weigh-in incident. Freddie O'Brien may box Dufresne in December if weight limits are met. Manager Hanks aims to lure Battling Nelson to Augusta. Kid Goodman resurges as a top lightweight. A Woonsocket club plans to debut by December 2 to oppose Kid Manning.

Jimmy Briggs New England Dover N. H Dick Nelson Dane Augusta Kid Shea Hallowell Tommy Sullivan Lawrence Bill Papke Bartly Connolly Winnisimmet Athletic Club Papke Connolly Portland Spring Valley Panke Albert Delmont Kid Dufresne Lewiston Manchester Dufresne Hanks Augusta Athletic Club Nelson Kid Goodman West End Woonsocket Kid Manning Rhode Island Mike Gruady North End New York Chas Chester Goodwin Monk Bobby Tickle Post Sporting Department

New Orleans Winter Track Opens With Strong Entries

New Orleans La Nov 12 The winter meeting at New Orleans promises a successful season with many horses shipped to Crescent City tracks and extra stall space secured for steamers sailing next week.

New Orleans Crescent City

Taylor Team May Have a New First Baseman

The Boston Americans consider Charley Carr of last season's Indianapolis club as their next first baseman replacing Unglaub. Negotiations with Carr hinge on salary and a possible exchange with Unglaub. Grimshaw stays as utility man. Cravath remains in the outfield. The decision should be settled at the upcoming American League meeting in Chicago.

Charley Warr Indianapolis Taylor Unglaub Charley Carr Cleveland Detroit Ungland Hesty Robert Maguire Boston Americans Carr Boston New York Grimshaw Cravath Jim Maguire Chicago

American Team Sets Bank and Trust League Bowling Record

The American team defeated Commerce five at Adams Square alleys last night in the Bank and Trust League, winning three straight and rolling a three-string total of 494 to set a new league record. Provident Bank jive won two of three from Five Cents Savings, while Eliot National did the same against Commonwealth Trust.

Commerce Adams Square Bank and Trust Provident Bank Five Cents Savings Eliot National Comonwealth Trust Rex Cee de Central Chelsera Brunswick Roxbury Crossing Central Westrte Ates Eunseue Chelsea Eee Etree Res

North Shore Falls to Faneuil in Chauncey alley series

In Chauncey alleys last night the North Shore team lost the series to the Faneuil quintet after winning the first game. W. J. & H. Russell defeated Cobb Bates Yerxa at candle pins. scores show a tie in the first game with the rest decided easily.

Chauncey Alleys North Shore Faneuil Candle Pins Russell Cobb, Bates W. G H. GC. Russell Cobb, Bates & Yerxa

Executive and Foreign department teams sweep in casino alleys

Ryan starred for the Executive team in the American Express league last night with a high single of 91 and a three string total of 263. The Executive quintet swept their foreign rivals on Casino alleys as the scorer’s totals show 407 892 407 1,266 for the Executive and 854 855 567 1,076 for the Foreign department.

Ryan Foreign Department Eixpress Executive Department Clifford Moller Plimpton Davenport Diavou Ate Moller Ter Sree

Yale Harvard Freshman Officials Named for Soldiers Field Game

The Harvard Yale freshman game at Soldiers Field Cambridge on Saturday will feature referee Guy Ayrault Groton coach. umpire W H Willard ex Dartmouth captain. field judge George Brown EB AA.

Harvard

Samoset Canoe Club to Host Third Annual Ball

The Samoset Canoe Club of Jamaica Plain announces its third annual ball at Curtis Hall in Jamaica Plain tomorrow night. The event aims to raise funds and celebrate club members with a social gathering and dance.

Samoset Canoe Club of Jamaica Plain Curtis Hall

Keene Stable Trainer Jimmy Rowe Tops $55,000 This Season

New York reports Jimmy Rowe trainer for the Keene stable has earned $55,000 in salary and commissions this racing season, highlighting strong earnings for the operation.

Keene New York Jimmy Rowe

Dedham to Meet Hyde Park in Saturday Clash

Dedham High and Hyde Park High meet Saturday afternoon here in the annual contest. Captains Rogers and Taylor settled on 2 and 20 minute halves. Officials not yet named. More than 5900 spectators expected. Since 1898 Dedham leads 8-5-2 in meetings, 155-105 in points. last year Dedham won 21-0.

Dedham Dedham High Hyde Park High Rogers Taylor Hyde Park

East Boston Basketball Opens Season with Mixed Rivalries

East Boston fans filled the stands last Saturday as the East Boston team met the Holy Name club of South Boston in a high profile game before 1500 spectators. The East Boston Catholic Literary Association five, bolstered by Fox from Gloversville, will open against St Peter's of New York on Saturday, while South Boston and Dorchester clubs promise a surprise this season. The Hast Boston five begins play on November 20 and Chelsea Battery H reorganizes to challenge the fast squads this winter.

East Boston Holy Name Club South Boston Boston New York Middle States Dorchester East Boston Catholic Literary Association St. Peter's New York City Fox Gloversville Battery H Chelsea

Harvard lifts scholarship ban from Wendell in football

Harvard announced Wendell is back in his old half back spot after being removed from probation. A 35 minute scrimmage with the second team showed a strong varsity offense with four touchdowns and new end play by Bill Starr. The defense showed weakness on a one yard line but gains came from shifts and new formations under Leary.

Yale New Haven Old el Ed Greene Pennsylvania O’brien Swarthmore Greene Mike’ Murphy Philadelphia Harvard Soldiers Field Leary Daly Apollonio Gilder Starr Rand New Hall Wendell Jack Wendell Varsity Bill Starr Grant

Why Indians Lost A Point In Harvard Carlisle Game

Referee William H. Corbin explains the rule interpretation after Harvard Carlisle, noting a ball batted forward by the Indian and ruled under a foul in possession dispute. He clarifies that no touchdown was taken away. justice was served per Rules XXVI and XIX.

William Pa) H. Corbin Harvard Therm William H. Corbin Harvard-Carlisle Gaze

Papke to Clash With Stanton in Cooper Club Bout

Bill Papke the Western boxing wonder will meet Walter Stanton of California at the Cooper Club next Monday night in a historic local ring event. Fans praise Papke after his Labor Day knockout of Tommy Sullivan in Lawrence and expect his rising fame to continue. Stanton, 20, has two years as the Pacific coast amateur welterweight champion and comes from a state famed for crackerjack boxers.

Bill Papke Walter Stanton Cooper Club Papke Tommy Sullivan Lawrence Labor Day Illinois Stanton Pacific Coast California

Harvard Football Fans Rally For Yale Game

Harvard's 1200 supporters attended a mass meeting at the Union to hear cheers and new songs directed by G. G. Ball and L. J. Snyder. Coach Cutts spoke but declined to forecast the Yale matchup, expressing confidence in the team’s competitiveness.

Harvard Union G. G. Ball L. J. Snyder Cutts

Harvard College junior class elects officers

The Harvard College junior class yesterday chose its officers for next year. A. G. Cable of Evanston Illinois won the first honors and is noted as a popular student and varsity crew member on the fall squad. R. H. Middleman was elected vice president and J. M. Groton secretary.

Harvard College A. G. Cable Evanston Til Harvard Crimson R. H. Middleman J. M. Groton

Roxbury Latin and Volkmann Clash at Chestnut Hill

Roxbury Latin meets Volkmann at Chestnut Hill as Dan Follett misses the rest of the season with a broken shoulder. The Volkmann captain’s injury hurts Interpreparatory league hopes while Roxbury fields a deep lineup led by Bart Connolly and others. English High regroups ahead of Saturday’s Inter scholastic clash with Somerville as players shuffle positions.

Roxbury Latin School Stone Chestnut Hill Roxbury Bart Connolly Hill Cairnes O'Brien McCaffery Dan Follett Velkmann Volkmann

Dartmouth Squad Slumps In Scrimmage At Hanover

The Dartmouth varsity fumbled frequently in a scrimmage with the third eleven and overall work was poorer than recent days. Coaches express discouragement but plan to intensify effort with only two days left before the next session.

Los Angeles Bouts Limited to Ten Rounds and Referee in Ring

The Los Angeles city government enacted a boxing rule setting ten rounds as the maximum for bouts and establishing a no-decision policy. After debate a compromise allowed the referee to be inside the ring while the arbitrator remains powerless to make a ruling.

Los Angeles England

Neglected Purselane Wins Roslyn Handicap at Adduct

Purselane, ignored at 12 to 1 in betting, captured the Roslyn handicap one mile race at Adduct today in the meeting's fastest time 1 39 2 5. Kentucky led to the stretch where he quit, and Purselane won by a half length. Other winners include Draculum Alamansor Whidden Quinn Brady Heasian.

New York Purselane Adduct Kentucky Beau Draculum Alamansor Whidden Quinn Brady Heasian

Book maker George Boles quits track to build club at Greenwich

New York November 12 report says George Boles the well known bookmaker has left racing for good and plans a 25000 dollar clubhouse at Greenwich Connecticut just over the line from New York City. He will move there to pursue major boxing events in the country with developments expected in a few days.

New York George Boles Greenwich Conn

DeOro Defeats Lean In National Three-Cushion Match

Alfred DeOro of New York defeated Horace Lean of St. Louis 46 to 8 in the national three-cushion billiard championship. DeOro posted a high run of five and an average of .49 with 10 safeties. Lean had a high run of five, an average of .474, and 14 safeties.

Louis Alfred DeOro New York Horace B. Lean St. Laus DeOro Lean

Track plunger Getty dies in poverty at Pittsburg home

William WN Getty known as Buster Getty died in poverty at Patrick Nee's home. He had squandered three fortunes and spent two months as a saloon porter, with track fame across the country.

Pittsburg William WN. Getty Buster” Getty Patrick Nee Getty

Local Athletic Clubs Seek Lightweight Matches This Fall

A list of athletic clubs and managers in Greater Boston area proposing weight class matches on upcoming dates. Clubs include Crescent C, Woodbury Langill in Newton, Fulton A C, ilinker A C, J J Borden South Boston, Bigelow A C, Lancaster A A, Norwood A A, Charlestown A A, St Alphonsus second, Olympic A A, North Andover A A with various weight limits and venue preferences.

Harrison Avenue Tremont Bigelow A. C Philip di Natale D Street South Boston Lancaster A.A L. J. Shunter Belvidere Street Boston Norwood A. A R. FE. Costello Norwood Charlestown A. A Lincoln A. C Newton Independents

Yale Forms Association Football Team

Yale University has organized an association football team in New Haven. The manager believes in up-to-date methods of conducting amateur sports and aims to secure all that can be gained for his squad.

New Haven Yale. University

Princeton Regatta Association to Purchase Eight-Oared Shells

Princeton Nov 12 The Princeton Regatta Association votes to buy eight oared shells to form crews and enable intercollegiate races in the spring.

Princeton Princeton Regatta Association

Quill Loses On A Foul In Rough Brockton Nelson Bout

In a tight grand contest at the Winni simmer Club last night Tommy Quill of Brockton loses on a foul to Fighting Dick Nelson of New York. The seventh round foul stoppage came after earlier rough punching and a low blow. Referee Fleming halted the match. both boxers may meet again. Eddie Curtis defeated Mike Conroy in six rounds. Frank Gruh stopped Dutch Carr in four rounds.

Tommy Quill Brockton Dick Nelson New York Nelson Fleming Eddie Curtis Philadelphia Mike Conroy South Boston Frank Gruh St. .Louis Dutch Carr Charlestown

Diary of a Mollycoddle in Hop Scotch Team Chaos

Diary entry dated November 12 records Mollycoddle captaincy of a hop scotch team with new uniform strain and two resignations Tybunk Sozzle and Punbiddle Slush resigning over design and color issues. Training includes soap bubbles and eyebrow massage as rivals Plunk varsity loom.

West Tybunk Sozzle Hopper Ridsley Smash Stglester Fluffic Pinky Winky

Siliko Trotter Sold for 85000 to Cleveland Buyer

Lerington Kentucky reports the trotter Siliko 2 0638 4 by Make out of Silicon sold by Jot and Edward Malden to George Kete of Cleveland for Louis Wyman Brighton England. The reported price is $85,000.

Lerington Silicon Jot Edward Malden George Kete Cleveland Louis Wyman Brighton England

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