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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1919
Page
14
Yale and Princeton undergraduates and alumni mingle across New Haven venues on the eve of their football game. Yale hosts Princeton guests in dorms while Princeton graduates are hosted in New Haven homes and city clubs for a jovial reunion ahead of Saturday’s major matchup.
Providence press previews Brown vs Dartmouth in Boston. Brown plans a big turnout with a special train and band. The lineup features Brisk McSweeney Sinclair Shurtleff Peterson Lathrop Crowther Coulter Shupert Moody Adams Faulkner Murphy. Doody may be sidelined.
The Holy Cross versus Boston College football clash at Fenway Park draws 15 000 alumni and fans from Boston and Worcester. Both teams are in peak condition as a significant local rivalry elevates the event to holiday status for Irish heritage crowds.
Townspeople anticipate the Yale vs Princeton game as a war celebration with about 61 000 tickets sold and 12 000 cars expected. The event features brothers Tim and Mike Callahan facing off for Yale and Princeton while law officers crack down on wartime ticket speculators.
Yale and Princeton clash with Reinhardt Acosta McGraw Callahan Callahan Galt Baker Mempton Strubing Neville Garrity Trimble Witmer and Gi officials Referee Maxwell Swarthmore umpire Williams field judge Thorp head linesman Schwartz all noted as part of the game listing by Columbia Brown University
The first likely big‑time game features twins Ed Webb and Donald Welles in Yale positions as Reinhardt and Braden near retirement. Yale and Princeton practiced together in the Bowl with focus on signals, punts, and line play while injuries and captaincy hopes center on Kempton and Acosta as Yale aims for strong ground gain.
Dorchester and Boston Latin battled in a typical Dorchester Latin rivalry at Fenway Park. Latin won 7 to 0 as the favored team edged its stubborn rival by a narrow margin, while Dorchester played in its traditional style.
Ellis scored all Dorchester points, but defense and strong team play carried the win over Latin. Dorchester’s punt game improved with McKay’s kicking in the second half, while Latin failed to breach a stiff Dorchester defense.
New Haven reports heavy speculation over whether Thorne Murphy, son of famed trainer Mike Murphy, will suit up for Yale against Princeton. Murphy has been sidelined since the Boston College game with a badly wrenched leg, and if Yale leads he may be kept out. if Princeton proves tough he may enter to try drop kicking or open field running.
Yale lists Braden Neville Lay and other backs as key players while Princeton prepares with likely many substitutes after a hard edge from Harvard. Yale vows to test 5 strong elevens in final practice with plans to deploy fresh linemen and backs if needed amid head linesman resignation unresolved.
A light workout dominated the session with a focus on limbering up and defense. Whittemore spent substantial time sharpening the squad before tomorrow's tilt and urged players to enter the game with more pep.
New Haven fans expect whirlwind efforts from Fido Kempton and Joe Neville tomorrow. Kempton has starred at running back punts and field dodges while Neville is seen as the Blue's best backfield man, a steady rusher and reliable passer who also handles punting.
The Boston YMCA will field five boys teams on the basketball court. The Wee Midgets average 95 pounds, the Midgets 110 pounds, the Juniors 125 pounds, and the Intermediate High School team 135 pounds. Schedules near completion, seeking games with school or representative teams. contact Junior Athletic Council at 316 Huntington Avenue, Boston.
The Boston Athletic Association hires Porter EH Osborn as Riverside grounds manager. Osborn, a top New England shot, has years with the Witches ter Arms Co and will train club members new to the sport.
New Haven reports Boston newspaper men, famed for following football, enjoyed a welcome at Yale Club after Coach Spears ensured a hospitable stay in Hanover and Princeton. They met Yale coaches and staff, felt at home, and spent a pleasant evening discussing affairs.
New Haven November 14 Prince ton meets Yale with Princeton free to risk everything in the final game of the season. Yale will conserve energy and hide its strategy to be ready for Harvard on November 22 at Harvard Stadium.
Exeter chosen as favorite to win the dual meet against Andover with listed team lineup and officials including Dr E J O Brien Tufts referee and other named umpires and judges.
Phillips Exeter Academy pursues a 39th gridiron clash with Phillips Andover Academy in Exeter New Hampshire. For six years running Kid Dope has picked Exeter to beat Andover and is expected to back the Crimson again unless a surprise overturns the odds.
The crowd watches as Andover Academy seeks to outscore Exeter in a high stakes annual clash. Injuries have thinned Andover but Wingate returns at quarterback and Neidlinger and Latulippe are cleared for action. Exeter led by Captain Luman and star O Hearn counters with a versatile backfield led by Emery and Barry.
The Somerville High School Athletic Association states it will allow all ticket holders of the Medford High versus Somerville High game to attend a future meeting at no charge upon presenting their stubs. MedfordHS declines to set a firm date for the postponed game, though the association and faculty manager Mr McLaughlin had hoped for November 15, 1919 at 2 30 pm.
The 1916-1917 rivalry revival pits Boston College and Holy Cross in a decisive clash for Cardinal O Connell s money prize and the silver cup. BC seeks a third win in the three leg race while HC aims to stop a string of big scores as Captain Fitzpatrick and Captain Mitchell miss or fill roles.
Cambridge subway cars of the Boston Elevated begin direct service to Harvard Stadium at noon today. After the game trains will be available to move crowds back to the city, ensuring smooth return transport.
A fragmented 1930s sports snippet lists Fenway Park events with Boston College and Holy Cross, mentioning Comerford, Doyle, Niland, Corrigan, and Connors. Officials include Referee McCormack and Umpire O’Brien with field judge McCarthy. Details are garbled but indicate a gridiron or field game at Fenway Park around 2:30 time with multiple names and roles.
A roundup of college football matchups listing teams and venues. Notable entries include Army at West Point against Villanova, Harvard at Cambridge versus Tufts, Johns Hopkins hosting West Maryland in Baltimore, Yale facing Princeton in New Haven, and many other pairs with locations such as Worcester, Annapolis, and Easton.
A dense list of today’s games across New England with matchups like Exeter at Exeter New Hampshire against Andover and Harvard 23 versus Yale 23 at New Haven. Other notable pairings include Cambridge Latin versus Rindge Technical at Russell Field and Worcester Academy against Williston Seminary in Easthampton.
The Association all star second basketball team has a few open dates. C. F. Foster at 316 Huntington Avenue, Poston, is listed in the contact line for scheduling.
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