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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1911
Page
13
NEW HAVEN November 15 Yale football notes say what is likely the last scrimmage before Princeton. Coaches will decide tomorrow's programme after a brief session aimed at clarifying one or two hazy plays. Trainer Mack urges two days rest while the Eli squad remains in fine condition.
Hanover New Hampshire November 15 The sphinx like Cavanaugh offers little comment on the team after practice but Clarke Tobin captain of the 1910 Dartmouth squad arrives to inject spirit. Snow the versatile back shines scoring twice as the varsity tops the freshmen 12 to 6 in a snowbound gym practice. Bennet is slated to play Saturday while Hogsett is doubtful.
Rain and sun softened the field prompting football management to move regulars off the main gridiron for freshman use. Charley Paul sat out with a bumped eye. Gallafauer, Dunn, Camp, Freeman and Spalding faced selection and position changes as coaching staff eyed the Princeton clash.
Oran G. Kirkpatrick 13 of San Antonio Texas was re-elected captain after a meeting of players from the Andover game. He joined Exeter two years ago and has been a standout in athletics, contributing as a mainstay on the line and twice winning the hammer throw against Andover. He is 19, six feet two inches, and weighs 165 pounds planned to enter Harvard.
In Newport Rhode Island on November 15 Connecticut defeated Idaho 6 to 3 to win the Atlantic fleet football championship and the silver trophy donated by R L Beekman. The game featured a Connecticut touchdown by Logan and a successful conversion by Cupico.
The Harvard squad endured a 45 minute scrimmage against substitutes at Cambridge as coach Felton intensifies practice for the upcoming meeting with Dartmouth next Saturday.
Felton returned in the lineup and sparked the Harvard varsity as they scored twice but failed to stop the scrubs after a fumble gave them the ball on the ten. The scrimmage, first real sizing-up since Princeton week, left Harvard as an unknown quantity ahead of next Saturday's clash.
Arlington High defeated Winchester High 18 to 0 as Arlington backfield plowed through Winchester’s line for multiple five and nineteen yard gains. Ross starred on offense with three touchdowns. defensive efforts by Winchester captain Emeéry limited Arlington’s scoring, while Eliott punted effectively.
Dummer Academy defeated Newburyport High 28 to 0 in Newburyport. Regulars out for studies and injuries. Hathaway Worcester and Campbell starred for Dummer while Knapp led Newburyport. Touchdowns credited to Sanders Campbell and Hathaway with Worcester converting. Umpires were Hardy Jenkins and Tiggenveer Woods.
Winthrop High and Norwood High played a scoreless draw yesterday afternoon at Norwood as wet grounds led to fumbled plays. Standout runners Mahoney and Cane starred for Winthrop while Cotterell showed strength on the mound for Pitchornu. many details are garbled but the game ended tied 0-0.
Buck Houck and Les Crouse battled to a six round draw in Pittsburgh at Duquesne Gardens. Crowds packed the arena for the revival era bout as Houck rallied in the sixth round while Crouse controlled early rounds with careful tactics before the slugging finish.
James McAleer, recently elevated from manager to magnate, is named the new president of the Boston Red Sox as the club undergoes reorganization at the start of the year. He arrived to confer with secretary designate Robert McRoy.
McAleer predicts Boston will challenge Connie Mack's Athletics for the American League flag. He secured Jake Stahl's return as manager, cites a strong lineup with Stahl, Gardner, Speaker, and Hendricksen, and notes a 30,000-seat park and O'Brien as a budding sensation. Robert McRoy heads to Hot Springs for Red Sox spring training.
In New Bedford on November 15 Johnny Connolly, the Hub favorite, defeats Sullivan after a grueling 12th round. Connolly dominates with a savage left jab, floors Sullivan in the 12th, and earns the decision from Referee Flannigan before about 1500 fans at the rink.
Abe Attell, world featherweight champion, defeated Jim Driscoll in a decisive performance. Attell outboxed his challenger with superior strategy and returning power, showcasing his title reign in this match.
Fragmentary OCR indicates a sale notice with mentions of saris, pricing around 20 dollars, and contact numbers. No full names or places readable, but references to a local independent outlet and a clearance style listing.
A 35-vessel fleet arrived at T wharf with total catches of 393,600 pounds including haddock 140,500. cod 107,800. hake 92,000. pollock 43,100. cusk 10,200 pounds. The schooner M Madeleine landed 600 mackerel. Prices ranged haddock 7.3-4c, steak cod 9.4c, hake 31-4 to 51-4c, pollock 41-2c. The Steamer Beta from Philadelphia docks at Mystic wharf to load for Havana Cuba.
Readable shipping notes list incoming steamers, schooners and tugs with origins and destinations, including Bohemian and Persian arrivals and Esparta clears, plus sailing and towing movements for Newport News Bal timore Philadelphia and Portland during the period. Names of vessels, ports, and tow lines are detailed in compact almanac style.
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