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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1906
Page
8
Harvard varsity drills with unusual formations for on side kicks and forward passes. Miller dislocated his shoulder and will miss the season. Newhall, Foster, and Gilder starred in practice while several regulars rested or were limited by injuries.
John T. Taylor, president of the Boston Americans, will not visit Boston for at least two weeks to begin selecting a manager. Fans discuss candidates including Chick Stahl and Jake Stahl, while Collins’ role remains unsettled and calls rise to bring Collins back as third baseman.
In Adams Square alleys action Chambers edged Ashton while Roanoke took two from Ten of Us Elmore defeated Independents two games Iroquois won three straight from Allen Scores remained to be posted.
Dedham High and Melrose High battled to a scoreless tie at Stone Park. Dedham outgained Melrose four yards to one and held Melrose without a score. Notable: Dedham’s Rogers and Eastman led the play. Melrose’s Loveland and Captain Stevens shone. Officials and attendance listed.
Ormonde's Right, the 3 to 5 favorite, won the Stony Brook selling stakes at Aqueduct. California Wing finished first but was disqualified for fouling Ormonde's Right in the stretch. Five favorites and a second choice won the program.
Waltham vs Somerville game is practically settled with Somerville High hosting next week. Arrangements are underway for the matchup described as one of the season’s biggest attractions.
Dartmouth conducts stiff practice with secret session as coach Folsom plans new plays to counter Harvard. Hobbs Lang and Pritchard score in scrimmage. conditions muddy but players in good shape. Team breaks camp Friday then travels to Andover and Boston for signal work and lodging.
Major Rory McKenzie, a 7 foot 2 and 320 pound Celtic giant touring Boston as Barney Gilmore's advance agent, declares willingness to meet James J. Jeffries in any contest. The 82 year old Scotch Irish man boasts immense proportions and looks down on Jeffries in height and weight.
New York expert Bagley defends Jack Johnson against fears of heavyweights. Dartmouth, Harvard, Yale, and Princeton odds swap in Boston sports circles. Boston writers discuss boxing, racing, and local bets amid a busy athletic landscape with notable names like Hurley, Parsons, Donovan, and Ross shaping discussions.
Miss Fanny Osgood of the Country Club won the Country Club challenge cup at Clyde Park by defeating Miss Mollie Adams of Wollaston Golf Club 2 up with 1 to play. Adams had upset Miss Harriett Curtis, the national champion, twice in the prior month. The Clyde Park highlight was a two ball foursome where Alec Smith and Andy Campbell beat Alec and Matt Campbell 3 up 2 to play.
Frank B. Greer the East Boston oarsman champion runs for Common Council Ward 2. Rowing associations back his bid and he pledges to keep East Boston interests first in city government.
This afternoon at Wood Island Park the sailor boys from the U S S Rhode Island meet the crew from the U S S New Jersey in a competitive matchup.
Boston’s Busy Bee gents' furnishings shop debuts at the corner of Hanover and Elm streets. John Campbell, long associated with city retailers, leads the new store offering hats, neckwear, shirts, bathrobes, trunks, bags, collars and cuffs. A neat souvenir is given with purchases this opening week.
Carl Flanders, Carlisle coach, says Harvard shows latent strength and Yale can beat Harvard if not worn down by Princeton. Ralph Bloomer notes Yale must improve handling punts to match Princeton. Tad Jones leads practice, Roome restores fullback role, and Yale returns to basic tackling ahead of Princeton game.
New Haven Conn Nov 13 Fear that the Yale eleven is near the edge prompted trainer to plan a rest period while Jones expresses confidence in his place in the lineup ahead of the next game.
A series of injuries and two deaths marked football games this weekend. Great Falls players James Curtis died from internal injuries after a scrimmage at Fort Shaw Montana. Arthur Osen sustained a brain concussion in Menominee Michigan and may die. Michigan and Princeton teams reported serious injuries in scrimmages with West Point.
Football notes report Captain Herbert Dillon of Princeton may be sidelined for the Yale game due to rheumatism. The Notre Dame 120 pound squad seeks away games. Veeder handles punting for the Yale versus Brown matchup, while crowds are urged to buy seats early for the Dartmouth contest.
Roxbury High falls to Boston Latin 11 to 0 at Locust Street Grounds as Latin School dominates with a defensive game and two touchdowns. The Highland offense struggles with fumbles and ineffective passes while Roxbury repeatedly punts and concedes the field.
Vermont boxing rumor mill centers on Jerry Gaines of Boston vs Jack Curran of Springfield for the heavyweight headline in Bellows Falls with special trains aiding crowds. The scene also features Benny Yanger vs Matty Baldwin at Chelsea in a 15 round lightweight clash and the ongoing push to book Honey Mellody against Billy Rhodes with talks of a Chelsea Thanksgiving Day bout.
South Boston High defeated the local high school 5 to 0 in a game marked by brilliant plays. Darkness cut the second half short, prompting captains to end the match.
The Harvard seniors defeated the juniors 18 to 0 in yesterday's class football game. A standout play was a 50 yard run by Craft of the seniors.
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