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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1915

Page

11

Game of All Games Will Be Played in the Stadium Next Saturday

Weather and slippery footing threaten Harvard as football team enters final stretch at Soldiers Field. A light indoor session followed by a brief signal drill limited by poor field conditions. With most players in football tags, only R C Curtis and W Rollins miss time due to minor injures from Saturday vs Brown. M Taylor sat out. Cowan returns to varsity lineup.

Harvard Soldiers Field R. C. Curtis W. Rollins Brown M. Taylor Cowan

Harvard Faces Yale In Crucial Weekend Showdown

Cambridge buzzes for the Yale game as Harvard coach Ham Corbett arrives from Portland to shore up the backs. Key tackles Parson and Gilman must anchor the line while ends Soucy and Harte spring the offense. Watson leads Harvard with poised leadership as both teams prepare after brief practice followed by travel to Tyngs Island and return for the big Saturday clash.

Cambridge Harvard New Haven Crimson Ham Corbett Portland Oregon Yale Gilman Parson Soucy and Harte Watson Lowell Tyngs Island Serimmage Haugnaton Harvard Lind Ken Parson Moseley Taylor Cadman Joe Gilman

Aberg Uncertain On Thanksgiving Clash With Cutler

Alex Aberg world Greco Roman champion stalls decision on facing Charley Cutler in Mechanics Building Thanksgiving night. Promoter Tuohey says Aberg delayed to seek higher pay from local promoter or Madison Square Garden. Tuohey also cites another top wrestler ready to confront Cutler.

Alex Aberg Charley Cutler New York Tuohey Madison Square Garden Aberg Cutler Chicago

Winter Events at South Boston Y C

The house committee of the South Boston Yacht Club lists winter events including a costume party on Nov. 18 a Sunday concert on Dec. 5 a smoker on Dec. 16 and a New Year s hop on Dec. 35.

South Boston Y. C House Committee South Boston Yacht Club

Yale Princeton clash could signal Dartmouth showdown

Hanover N H November 15 The Yale Princeton game has sparked reversals of form and the Green squad today attacked its problems with resolve. If this pace continues Syracuse awaits next Saturday as Dartmouth faces a tough Hanover test.

Hanover N. H Yale

Bates Faces Syracuse Without Key Back Carolan

The Bates football squad prepared for a final game against Syracuse with back Carolan possibly sidelined by a leg infection. Gerrish Thielscher and Duhamel resumed the backfield with Worthington at quarterback as Pudrith replaced Emery at right end.

Carolan Bates Orange and Blue Gerrish Thielscher Duhamel Varsity Worthington Pudrith Emery Syracuse Bill Randall Syracusians Colgate

Mahan Family Seeks Tickets for Harvard Yale Game

Captain Eddie Mahan of Harvard faces a ticket crunch for the Harvard Yale clash. With 20 tickets allotted at two dollars each, he needs 14 for his 14 family members, leaving four for all others. Natick townsfolk race for scarce seats as the stadium fills. The Mahan family of 14 will sit together at the 35 yard line near Harvard’s cheering section.

Harvard Yale Eddie Mahan Harvard Eleven Mahan Harvard Athletic Association Natick

Diet plan hopeful Miss Lang offers diet for Braves

Esther Lang of Cleveland writes to Boston management offering to accompany the team on winter travel and spring training. She promises to alter players diets daily at no extra charge and to disclose each change in advance.

Esther Lang Cleveland Ohio Boston Braves Boston Miss Lang Chester Avenue

Yale Harvard Princeton Set Conference on Athlete Eligibility

Yale Harvard and Princeton finalize plans for a two-session triangular conference on future eligibility rules for athletes. The meetings run two days each at the Yale Club in New York City, with the first session set for November 26 and 27 and the second for December 3 and 4.

New Haven Conn Yale Harvard Princeton New York City

Yale Considers Baseball Eligibility Reform Among Ivy Players

Yale will review eligibility of five ineligible Yale baseball players amid a vote by Professors Corwin Day Hobson Field Case and Kilpatrick. Harvard and Princeton expected to back reinstatement, setting stage for next spring. A revised eligibility code likely to result from sessions.

Yale Robert Corwin George P. Day Henry Hobson John Field George Case Fred Allen John Kilpatrick Harry Legore Billy Faston Arthur Milburn Spencer Pumpelly Bob Rhett Quogue Harvard Princeton

Pennant for Police Team Dinner Honors Boston Champions

The Boston police baseball team will be guests at a dinner and concert in Paine Memorial Hall hosted by the Massachusetts Police Baseball League which names them the champions. Sergeant Martin Murphy of Lynn chairs the event and Sergeant Thomas Kenny of Somerville acts as toast master. Joseph Conway will present the pennant to Sergeant Henry Fetridge of Station 13 and then to Superintendent Michael Crowley. Governor Walsh and Mayor Curley are among expected attendees.

Boston Police Paine Memorial Hall Massachusetts Police Baseball League Martin Murphy Lynn Thomas Kenny Somerville Henry Fetridge Jamaica Plain Boston Champions Joseph Conway Michael Crowley Boston Police Department Crowley Pemberton Square Governor Walsh Curley Joseph J. Lannin Boston Red Sox Boston Sporting Goods

Funeral Services for F Shirley Boyd

Funeral services over the remains of F Shirley Boyd were held yesterday afternoon at Mt Auburn Cemetery Chapel. The Rev Cunningham spoke of his sterling character and kindly nature. A quartet provided music as a large gathering of relatives and friends attended, including 30 Bay State Automobile Association members led by President George W McNear.

Shirley Boyd Mt. Auburn Cemetery Cunningham Bay State Automobile Association George W. McNear

Lexington girls share blankets for hockey and football teams

Lexington November 15. Blankets bought with funds raised by civic women will be used by Lexington High School athletes. The wraps will cover both the championship field hockey squad and the football eleven, serving a double purpose for the teams.

Lexington

Yale Miracle Worker Coach Tom Shevlin Upsets and Talks

Yale's football coach Tom Shevlin extended his reputation by guiding the Elis to a surprising win over the Princetonians. In addition, he grants his first published interview, revealed this morning, outlining his thoughts and plans.

Tom Shevlin Yale Elis Princetonians

Harvard football system debated by Tom Shevlin

Tom Shevlin questions the meaning and value of so-called football systems. He argues system is an ill-defined idea, not a recipe, and points to Harvard and other programs where talent and coaching matter more than any single system. He cites Mahan and Kilpatrick to illustrate that players and coaches drive wins, not System.

Shevlin Haughton Harvard Hardwick Annapolis

Boston College High Seeks Postseason Challenge After Weymouth Cancelation

With the Weymouth game canceled, Boston College High School seeks a strong opponent for a postseason matchup. The Maroon and Gold highlight decisive wins over St Johns and Rindge Tech, and contemplate Everett or Waltham as possible foes for a high profile Greater Boston contest. The James Street squad, coached by Tom McCabe, is noted for a tough gridiron program.

Weymouth Boston College High School Maroon and Gold Boston College High St. John’s Rindge Tech Everett Tom McCabe

Wiedeman Out of Yale Lineup for Harvard Game

Yale coach reports Carl Wiedeman is out with a light water on the knee and will miss the season finale at Harvard. The eleven remains largely settled with Parker Allen tested at right end, while practice emphasized signals and limited scrimmage. Yale fears a tough final match as tickets drive record gate receipts near 2310000 dollars in season totals.

New Haven Conn Yale Elven Princeton Carl Wiedeman Harvard Yale

Mechanics to Play Latin at Fenway Park in Key Gridiron Clash

A busy day on the city gridiron features Boston Latin facing Mechanic Arts High at Fenway Park. Latin High, slowed by eligibility rules, seeks a promised revival after a win over Commerce, while Mechanic Arts aims to rebound after a surprising result.

Fenway Park Boston Latin Mechanic Arts High School Mechanic Arts High Commerce Latin School Belvidere Street Melrose High Irynn Classical Tuvnn Lynn Classical Brighton High West Roxbury High Brighton Winchester High Belmont High Winchester

Owen Magnetic Wins Warm Welcome at Boylston Street Sale Rooms

The Owen Magnetic drew a cordial reception yesterday afternoon at the M. F. Chase Company salesrooms on Boylston Street, drawing interest from visitors and potential buyers in a lively showroom showing.

Owen Magnetic M. F. Chase Company Boylston Street

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