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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1914
Page
10
Harvard restoration of its full squad tightens focus on Yale clash. Injuries to Smith and Willcox trim options but Coolidge and Weatherhead step up. The team departs for New Haven with secret drills and signal runs planned, while Yale’s strong end running remains the main puzzle for Harvard.
At a signal from Dick Rudolph of the champion Boston National baseball team the 18 riders began the 142 hour race at Madison Square Garden. The start occurred five seconds after midnight with no scratches reported.
After ten minutes a spill sent Dupuy, Clark and Magin down. Dupuy fell first and Clark, trying to avoid him, hit Magin. Verri of the Italian pair led at the first mile and won the $25 prize with a 2 27 time. At one hour the field covered 2 ½ miles and two laps, four below Moran and Grenda’s record. A 3 ½ prize for leading at hour’s end went to Goulett and Grenda.
The supplier notes all shirts are produced on site, promising a standout city sale. The on premises production is billed as a key advantage for customers seeking value and quick availability.
The essay notes that after semifinals the focus shifts to the big New Haven game where the traditions of John Harvard and Eli Yale echo in the annual gridiron clash.
Yale faced a challenging outing as two touchdowns went against them before adjustments. Dartmouth crushed Pennsylvania 41 to zero, boosting its season total to 319 points and leading Eastern college scoring. Cornell upset Michigan while Colgate held Syracuse to zero, Tufts defeated Bowdoin, and Princeton labored against Yale as Harvard prepares for the Harvard battle.
Yale football players answered a dinner call at the Quinnipiack Club in New Haven as training tables moved there until after the Harvard game. The varsity squad welcomed the quiet seclusion and change in routine during a peak training period.
Dr. Easton Sayre, formerly of the University of Pennsylvania, signed by Cincinnati in the National League after offers from major teams. He finished the college season with Dover in the Delaware State League, winning 18 of 20 games to help Dover capture the pennant.
Philadelphia announced a deal securing shortstop Dave Bancroft from the Portland Coast League club. St Louis had bid, Bancroft preferred the Phillies, while scout Billy Neal weighed Bancroft and Corhan before Corhan’s flirtation with the Feds led to elimination. Corhan could join the St Louis outfit if San Francisco’s reserve clause claim is not violated.
Philadelphia November 15 The Athletics plan a major overhaul after the exits of Bender Plank and Coombs as manager Connie Mack targets trading or selling stars including Baker Oldring and Lapp. Baker had demanded more money last season and showed dissatisfaction in 1914.
Roger Bresnahan pressed the Wards of the Brookseds to sign checks only while they demanded season tickets as part of their involvement. The dispute caused negotiations to stall and be interrupted.
A New York rumor links Schuyler Brittan of the St Louis Cardinals to a possible election to the National League board at December. A Chicago chatter claims Brittan is to be sold out or sacrificed to the Federals in St Louis. Pay your money and take your choice.
Detroit's Owen Bush and Indianapolis Feds' Benny Kauff played together in an exhibition in Indianapolis, illustrating continued disregard for contracts and reserve rules in organized baseball.
Fred Moore, manager of the Goodrich branch, praised the Silvertown tires after a showing at the Copley Plaza electric automobile salon. Of ten cars on display, nine used Silvertown tires, highlighting strong product acceptance.
John Strachan wins the California team championship in singles in Oakland defeating Bowie Detrick 6-2 6-1 6-2. He reached the final by beating William Johnson 6-4 6-2 in straight sets.
New York November 15 Amateur Athletic Union committees prepare reports for the forthcoming annual meeting. The record committee approved most track and other events while rejecting two marks. Notable new world records were recorded in throwing, weights, running high jump, hurdles and rope climbing. A resolution to recognize noteworthy performances outside standard events was endorsed. President Alfred G. Lill Jr. is expected to win re election, with Frederick W. Rubien as possible successor to the late James K. Sullivan as secretary treasurer.
Pitcher Bill James of the Boston Braves was beaten by Bill James of the St. Louis Browns in Seattle. The St. Louis hurler held the All-Americans to three hits, while Fred Snodgrass at short for the All-Nationals committed three errors leading to three unearned runs. Seattle fans showered James with gifts and jewelry.
President Edward Steininger of the St. Louis Feds drew ire by saying the Feds tire of war and seek peace. He now backs arbitration on a 60 50 concessions basis. Fellow magnates say his honesty harms their cause, a stance President Gilmore calls unwise.
President Tip O’Neil of the Western league says $12,500 worth of players jumped to the Feds, illustrating the outlaw exodus’s damage. He notes Topeka and St Joseph clubs gained valuable players from the Feds as offsetting benefit.
Harvard and Yale, two football giants, showcase contrasting styles with Yale embracing the Rugby lateral pass and a rapid scoring plan under Hinkey while Harvard relies on proven teamwork and speed. The freshman clash foreshadows the varsity battle likely to decide the outcome.
At a Williams football banquet in Williamstown Frederick Tompkins of New York City was chosen captain for next season. A 1916 graduate of St Paul’s School Garden City he has been a Williams varsity member for two years playing centre then full back and starred in most games as a defensive leader and hard working team captain.
A Kansas City club representative says at a New York federal meeting the Kanfeds warned that if KC remained in the league the city must spend at least $100,000 on new talent to compete next year. KC calls it a move to freeze them out, noting they cannot raise such funds.
Ty Cobb states he will retire voluntarily in four years citing fatigue from untoward notoriety and constant wounded feelings. He says his life has been threatened by wild fans and references the toll on his reputation.
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