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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1908
Page
9
Jem Driscoll of England defeated Matty Baldwin in six even rounds at the Fairmont Athletic Club New York. The Briton showed speed and a sharp right hand while Baldwin relied on rough tactics and attempted body punishment.
The Harvard and Yale freshman football teams meet this afternoon in New Haven for their annual gridiron battle. Yale outweighs Harvard by 15 pounds and has shown the stronger form this season.
The schedule lists interscholastic and suburban league pairings across Massachusetts towns. Notable games include English High versus Somerville in Somerville, Medford against Everett, Beverly versus Gloucester, and Dorchester versus Rindge, with several other matches in Malden, Salem, Lowell, and Wayland.
Dartmouth coach O’Connor says the eleven is strengthened and in fine fettle with last year’s players, aiming to eclipse Harvard after a notable Harvard win. Boston crowds flock to the stadium with odds favoring Harvard but Dartmouth supporters stay hopeful amid a big, good natured football fever.
Harvard faces Dartmouth in a decisive afternoon battle at Soldiers Field with over 40,000 spectators expected. The Crimson, minus captain Burr, relies on Tish as acting captain and Cutler directing plays to counter Dartmouth’s strong line and kicking game led by Sherwin and Kennard. Dartmouth arrives with a 25-man squad and hopes Hawley Pollard’s injury limits Harvard’s defense as the rival teams clash in Cambridge.
Cordial invitation for College View readers to retire at Shuman Corner in Boston during the game period. Establishment offers full facilities and comfort with clothing and furnishings.
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