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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1918
Page
13
Bumkin Island held the ball for most of the game and pressed Battery Wharf near their goal but could not score. Battery Wharf was defeated 14 to 0 as Bumkin Island secured the win yesterday afternoon at Braves Field.
Bumkin held an edge early but could not capitalize inside Battery Wharf's five twice in the first half. Battery rallied, then Rumkin scored on a fourth quarter drive with Broderick finishing and Murphy kicking. Turtle returned a kickoff and Battery added another score after a stray ball crossed the end zone.
Lawrence High and Manchester High battled to a 6 to 6 tie in a long awaited matchup since 1914. The game featured strong defense by Lawrence and a fourth quarter breakthrough by Aldred who ran the length of the field for a touchdown from Manchester's yard line in the third period.
Concord High School football team seeks a Thanksgiving morning home contest after the alumni game was cancelled due to graduates serving in distant locations. William Heeks, manager, Concord Junction, Massachusetts.
Advertisement promotes a solid tire filler from J A Johnson of Chicago claiming it prevents punctures and blowouts, doubles tire life, eliminates inner tubes, and rides like air. It lists endorsements from Ford Owners Club and over 50,000 users, with a free test offer for one local car owner.
Arthur Duffey previews War Work fund activities with plans for 1918 all allied eleven. Camp Devens versus Radio School game at the Stadium features Army officials and Governor McCall attending. Cape Cod duck and game stocks report poor early season due to cold. Cape ponds offer bass and pickerel fishing. Princeton and Camp Upton football for United War Work on Nov 16 at the Polo Grounds features undefeated Army training teams.
Harvard football candidates for the Crimson are excused from 8 to 10 am military drill for morning practice. They will return by 10 am for formations, leaving about an hour for actual drills after travel and dressing. The service team faces two more games this season against Boston College and Brown at Cambridge.
Exeter prepares for the annual clash with Andover as key players return from injury. James McAnulty is out with a broken ankle, Arthur Barry resumes quarterback duties, George Bowers may start, and James Kennedy drives the backfield with Kennedy, Gilroy, and Emery. Coach Blake limits contact to avoid further injuries. Fred Rix joins as a punting addition and could see action.
Four American league baseball players took examinations for the officers' school at Great Lakes Naval Training Station today. They are Ben Dyer of the Detroit club, Joe Leonard of Washington, Fred Thomas of Boston and Phil Chouinard, formerly of Chicago.
Quincy at Worcester. Fine team play and aggressiveness powered Frank Hart's Boston roller polo team to a 9 to 4 win over Worcester at the Arena last evening.
Boston surged to a 9 4 victory over Worcester as Alexander scored four goals in two periods before giving way to Eglington. Williams and Hardy led the Hub attack while Higgins provided Worcester’s main resistance. Goaltenders Blount and Mallory faced intense pressure as the shots piled up.
Quincy defeats Cambridge 6 to 2 at the Coliseum in front of a large crowd. Mayor J L Whitten delivered the opening address as the home team earned the win through strong teamwork and solid goaltending from Conley Maxwell.
The Grand Opera House hosts a Jubilee wrestling card tonight organized by Matchmaker Tuohy to aid the War Work Fund. Featured bouts include Pinky Gardner versus Joe Miller of Newark and Walter Evans versus Gene Reimer, plus a series of limited matches and medals for service members. Waldek Zbyszko may face Jack McGrath if arrangements allow. Joe Woodman can be reached at Quincy 2023 W.
Baseball officials in Peoria discuss forming two new leagues joining International and American associations. Proposals name clubs in Louisville St Paul Minneapolis Peoria Kansas City Des Moines St Joseph and another group includes Baltimore Toronto Milwaukee Buffalo Newark Indianapolis Columbus and Toledo.
Commerce High School of Boston overwhelmed Brockton High at Highland Park. Ring scored two touchdowns and kicked three goals to lead the 21 to 0 victory, with Flaherty also scoring for Commerce. Brockton struggled on both sides of the ball.
Boston Latin meets Dorchester High at Fenway Park in a city championship. Dorchester beat English High 7 6 to nearly eliminate English from title chances. Latin’s lineup features Ellis Pond Kyle Ham Cleary Donovan Dullea Malley Davidson Nicoll and Campbell or Hageking at QB.
Boston College prepares to field a strengthened lineup for its big game with Fordham at University Heights Saturday. Fred O'Brien of Latin School will direct the athletic program at Newton College for a period as BC tests players left by recent stars. Captain pro tem Paul Ryan led the forward line in practice with the Maroon and Gold.
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