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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1921

Page

19

Brookline and Newton Face Yale Rivalry in Allston Grid Yard Duel

Yale ace Charlie O'Hearn and Harvard star George Owen, both Greater Boston youths, return to grid confrontation as Brookline and Newton backgrounds color the matchup. The onetime ice rivals from 1918-19 loom as key figures in a pivotal clash watched by Crimson and local fans.

O’hearn Owen Greater Boston Frank Gaffney Charlie O’hearn Yale George Owen Harvard Big Trump Boston Crimson Newton Eli Yale Brookline O'Hearn Garden City

Brighton Nails 2nd in League

Brighton High defeated Hyde Park 13 to 7 on Hyde Park’s gridiron to secure second place in the district league standings. Lydon scored twice for Brighton with a 20 yard run and a later short touchdown after a line surge. Nourse also scored for Brighton as Hyde Park rallied with a kickoff return and strong drives before Brighton’s defense held.

Hyde Park Brighton High Taylor Dedham Brighton Lydon Nourse Wiseberg Kenney Nagle le Re Barrt Laughlin Donovan PWD Glavin Sseeter Esses Ryan McCabe Mooney

Holy Cross to Meet New Hampshire State in Big Home Game

In Manchester New Hampshire the Cigarmakers Union No 9 has arranged a major football clash between Holy Cross and New Hampshire State next Saturday. Proceeds beyond expenses go to local charities. Committee members include Raymond Gaddes Warren Rouser Henry Faust Gus Streit and John Quinn. Governor Albert O Brown and staff will occupy boxes. Most seats sold and about 10000 spectators expected.

Manchester N. H Cigarmakers Holy Cross New Hampshire Raymond Gaddes Warren Rouser Henry Faust Gus Streit John Quinn Albert O. Brown

Centre to Meet Harvard in October on New Date

Centre announces its 1922 football schedule will feature a game with Harvard on October 21, one week earlier than this season. Fred Moore notes Centre and Princeton are too much for Harvard on successive Saturdays. Invitations have also been received from Penn Fordham and Northwestern.

Danville Centre Harvard Fred Moore Princeton University of Pennsylvania Fordham Northwestern

Harvard Tackling Drills Highlight Crimson Practice

Harvard conducted tackling drill as the main practice focus with most varsity players weak in that phase. Fullback Firwin Gehrke, returning from jaw injury, will play against Yale. three teammates Rouillard Janin and Field are out.

Firwin Gehrke Cleveland Yale Bo” McMillin Praying Colonels Centre College S.A.T.C Gehrke

Waltham Plans 18 Hole Course At Gore Estate

The Waltham Chamber of Commerce announces immediate fall out of a nine hole course on the Gore estate now Waltham Country Club. Additional land purchase plans aim to expand to 18 holes while the Gore mansion hosts a popular country club with charter memberships oversubscribed and new members from outside Waltham being admitted.

Waltham Chamber of Commerce Fomer

Boston Boy to Lead Exeter Eleven in 1922

Thomas J. Driscoll of Boston was elected captain of Exeter’s 1922 football team by 24 lettermen from the Andover game. A YD man and two season left tackle, he weighs 198 pounds and has starred since joining Exeter in 1920 from Hebron Academy. He also won the shot put in the Exeter Andover track meet. His college plans are undecided.

Exeter N. IL Thomas J. Driscoll Boston Andover Driscoll Hebron Academy

Cannell Not to Be Deposed at Dartmouth

Hanover New Hampshire November 15 Rumors that Larry Bankhart former Dartmouth football star and coach of Colgate machine 1919 would replace Jackson Cannell as Dartmouth head coach next fall were branded an absolute lie by Professor James P Richardson

Hanover N. H Larry Bankhart Dartmouth Colgate Machine Jackson Cannell James P. Richardson

Eastern League Sets 154-Game Schedule for 1922

In Springfield on November 1 the league owners voted to adopt a 154 game schedule for the 1922 season despite calls for a shorter season. The salary limit remains 4600 and President Dan O'Neil will attend the National Association of Minor League Clubs meeting in Buffalo this December.

Springfield Ea@e Dan O'Neil National Association Buffalo

Leonard Beats Mendo In Eight-Round Bantam Bout

Leonard of Philadelphia won a shade over Jimmy Mendo in an eight round bout at Reading. In the semi final Bobby Wilson of Philadelphia out punched Petro Campo of the Philippine Islands in an eight round bout.

Reading Battling Leonard Philadelphia Jimmy Mendo Bobby Wilson Petro Campo Philippine Islands

Harvard Ends Talk of Centre College Missing Schedule

Harvard denies Centre College appears off the schedule again. Fred Moore invited Centre to visit the Stadium on October 21 next fall and the move is welcomed.

Harvard Centre College Fred Moore Centre

Senators likely to field strong lineup vs Boston College

Center Coach Albert Exendine signals George Town will start its strongest eleven of the season against Boston College at Braves Field. The Senators expect to cope with McQuade's absence and the possible loss of DuFour as a surplus of second string Varsity calibre players are ready to step in.

Albert Exendine Boston College Braves Field Johnny” McQuade DuFour Senators

Georgetown Faces Hilltoppers With Loaded Backfield Choices

Exendine’s squad juggle backs each game amid veteran Hilltoppers and top New England prep talents. Gus Malley and Bill Goggin anchor Georgetown along with a deep, injury‑prone BC lineup. Cav declares his best unit yet and studies a kicking game as Donnellan Wilson and Keleher provide boots. Allen Smullen returns as a reliable tackle option for injuries on the line.

Exendine Hilltoppers New England Gus” Malley Boston Georgetown Gus Southern Cavanaugh Cav Donnellan Wilson Keleher Hilltopers Allen Smullen Detroit

Bloom Wins in Spite of Being Fouled

Phil Bloom of Brooklyn defeated Bud Weafer of Ansonia in Hartford in a bout interrupted by low blows in the third round. Bloom led the action throughout as the referee awarded bloom the decision despite the fouls the opponent delivered.

Bloom Hartford Conn Phil Bloom Brooklyn N. Y Bud Weafer Ansonia

Miske to Meet Greb in Boston Heavyweight Show

Billy Miske the St Paul heavyweight and Harry Greb of Pittsburgh will headline a Faneuil A C show at 48 Mechanics Building next Monday night. Miske praised for speed and power in recent West and South wins. Greb lauded after a sensational Madison Square Garden debut. Reservations go on sale tomorrow.

Billy Miske St. Paul Harry Greb Pittsburgh Faneuil A. C. 48 Mechanics Pete Herman Abe Friedman Miske Greb Jack Dempsey Tom Gibbons Madison Square Garden New York Faneuil Club Boston

Shevlin Regains New England Welter Title in 10 Round Bout

Eddie Shevlin of Roxbury regains the New England welterweight crown after a gruelling 10 round decision over Mike Morley of Hartford in the Armory A A show.

Mike Morley Hartford N. E. Welter New England Young Kirby Lawrence Eddie Shevlin Roxbury Armory A. A

Shevlin Seizes Title in Rough Hartford Bout

Eddie Shevlin defeated Morley in a rugged 10 round decision to reclaim the championship. Morley pressed early with body work but Shevlin dominated late, cutting Morley and punishing the body. In other fights Downes edged Ward on points while Cotter stopped Katz and Shine won a split over Ryan.

Morley Nate Siegel Shelvin Hartford Battler Shevlin Siegel Morely Hartford Eddie Good Mills Johnnie Downes South Boston Robbie Ward St. Paul Armory Downes Ward Tommie Cotter Weymouth Katz Haverhill Billie Shine Quincy Jack Ryan

Abie Goldstein Defeats Battling Mack in Philadelphia Bout

Abie Goldstein of New York won a clear decision over Battling Mack of Camden at the Ice Palace. Goldstein out-boxed his opponent with a sharp right cross that repeatedly shook Mack during the contest.

Philadelphia Abie Goldstein New York Battling Mack Camden Ice Palace Goldstein Mack

Harvard Freshman QB Plays Through Broken Rib

Captain Rex Wray of the University of Pennsylvania hasn't got much on Tom Blake, the Harvard freshman quarterback. Blake played through the greater part of the Eli yearling contest with a broken rib.

Rex Wray University of Pennsylvania Tom Blake Harvard Blake

Wants Crack at Haverhill

Newton High football players aim for a postseason bid and want a crack at Haverhill after two remaining games Waltham and Brookline. Coach Allie Dickinson supports pursuing playoffs and a rematch to avenge last fall's loss.

Newton High Waltham Brookline Newton Allie Dickinson Haverhill High St. Johns Prep Haverhill

Stage Postponed Football Game Rosters Set

Concord will host the McAllister School eleven versus Milton Academy junior team tomorrow afternoon after two prior postponements. The event draws local interest and pits two area squads in a planned afternoon kickoff.

Concord McAllister School Milton Academy

Hoppe Defeats Conti in World Balk Line Championship

In Chicago on November 15 Willie Hoppe world balk line champion defeated Roger Conti of France 400 to 188 in six innings. Hoppe's high run 175 and average 6 9.3. Conti's high run 150 and average 87 8-5. Also Jake Schaefer Jr beat George Sutton 400 to 260 in seven innings. Morningstar defeated Horemans 400 to 171 in the world balkline championship with Morningstar posting a 145.

Chicago Willie Hoppe Roger Conti France Hoppe Conti Tota de Conti Sutton Ora Morningstar Edouard Horemans Belgium Morningstar Horemans

O'Dowd Loses To Nable In Bantam Fight

Phil O'Dowd failed to impress in a 12 round bout with Sammy Nable at Pioneer S C. Nable won by decision amid broad crowd approval. O'Dowd had been expected to be a head hunter on the bantamweight trail after beating ex Champ Joe Lynch.

New York Phil O'Dowd Joe Lynch S. C Sammy Nable Nable

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