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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1911
Page
15
Harvard closed its preparation for Dartmouth at the Stadium yesterday with a half hour signal drill and two light fifteen minute scrimmages. Haughton aims to avoid injuries before the game as the team plans to run signals today with no scrimmage.
Tea Frothingham, veteran back, likely to play in the Dartmouth Yale clash after next, following a knee injury last season. He showed surprising speed returning punts and drop kicking in practice despite a strong wind. Welton, Gardner, and Freedley also listed for roles as Dartmouth eyes a kicking game edge.
Providence reports Brown's varsity limited to two points in a 20 minute scrimmage with the freshmen. Fumbles and twisted signals hindered scoring while the freshmen ends stopped varsity end runs. Tewksbury broke through for a late gain and a touchdown as the team drilled rudiments ahead of the season.
In Cadillac Michigan the day before the Michigan Penn game word came that fullback Battles Thomson’s brother had died. The loss of Thomson would remove the pivot of Michigan’s offense and defense, prompting Meek to practice in Thomson’s place as the team faced the upcoming clash.
The Philadelphia Nationals beat the Havana team 5 to 1 on November 16 in Havana. The game showcased strong pitching from Philadelphia and productive offense early, establishing a decisive lead.
In Hanover New Hampshire November 16 Dartmouth wrapped up practice on a snow covered field. Only President Nichols and athletic council faculty witnessed the final salute to the dummy as the alumni oval rites concluded the drill.
The article notes a major league movement to cap minor league salaries next season. Wilbur P. Allen proposes a central board set salary limits with penalties, with AA class expansion and cross league drafting. A charity game lineup and Texas governor support for play ball are mentioned.
Bennett starts for Dartmouth after an injury layoff as 28 Hanover players travel to the stadium to face Princeton wearers of the red. Dr Bowler declares the team fit and confident, with Cav anaugh praising his squad and its fight. The lineup includes Daley, Elfcock, Beer Whitmore, Gibson, Bennett, Englehorn, Dana, Llewellyn, Dudley, Morey, and Snow.
The schooner Motor landed 1200 large mackerel at T wharf yesterday, selling quickly at a sandy price. The day saw 10 trawlers with 142 500 pounds weddock 169 100 pounds cod 54 500 pounds hake 2000 pounds pollock 1500 pounds cusk and 3000 pounds jemonsole, with prices for haddock cod hake pollock and other fish listed. Wrecks and incidents included longshoreman William Galvin narrowly escaping injury on the Prince Arthur hawser, the Washakie grounding and repairs, and the steamship Winifredian's advance toward port.
Shipping notices list arrivals from various steamers and brigs including Mapuette Findlay Hendricksen Prince Arthur Kinney and Governor Dingley among others. Cleared vessels include Manchiononal Nero Maitland Grace Daring Kiontyke and Wolfville while bailings cover several coastwise tugs and hauled tow lines.
New York Nov 16. Announcement that Bob Burman, holder of several world records in automobile racing, withdrew from the Grand Prize and Vanderbilt Cup races at Savannah. Burman said he withdrew from the Grand Prize race at the request of the car manufacturer he would have used.
Stone School defeated Roxbury Latin 6 to 0 in Chestnut Hill private school football. Stone School drove with end runs and steady line play to reach the goal in the second period for the lone score. Roxbury Latin’s Captain Rolins produced a 6 yard run in the final period but could not punch in a touchdown.
Paris reports J Benin of Colombes ran nine kilometres and seven hundred twenty one metres in half an hour to break the 1863 world record by J W White. Closest American marks are indoor and outdoor six miles by G V Bonhag at 30m 43s and 31m 51s respectively.
Tremont Temple hosts a double program this evening and tomorrow afternoon featuring coronation color films and F Eugene Farnsworth presenting Old Nuremberg in color and motion pictures. Next week Dr. Frederic Poole lectures on Modern China and the Chinese Revolution. A children’s matinee with reduced prices offers coronation footage tomorrow at 10 o clock.
Winthrop High School second team beat Chelsea High School second team yesterday by 3 to 0. Nichola and Woods stood out for Winthrop with a field goal from Nichola, while Figgins played well for Chelsea.
Polo scores reported for Worcester Worcester 9, union 4 and New Bedford 5, New Bedford at New Haven 11, Providence.
Chicago coach Amos Stagg declared a miracle would be needed for the Maroon to beat Cornell in Saturday’s game. He called the team’s scrimmage on Marshall Field the worst he has seen in 15 years, though players remain hopeful.
Providence Nov. 16 The Brown athletic board released the basketball schedule listing games at Providence and away. Opponents include R. State Harvard M. I. T. Williams Wesleyan Lehigh and others across January February March with dates noted in the announcement.
Honey Mel lody of Boston and Young Nitchie of Philadelphia fought to a six round draw in Adams Massachusetts. Nitchie substituted for Andy Parker. The bout stayed even throughout and the decision drew general approval.
Packey McFarland, Chicago boxer, was served with a $50,000 breach of promise suit on the eve of boarding the Overland Limited to defend his lightweight title against Champion Wolgast in San Francisco. The plaintiff is Miss Laura EB Healy of 5612 Monroe Avenue. Healy says relations ended over four months ago after two years of acquaintance begun at a Hyde Park card party.
Forest Hills A A posted 449 484 416 for a total 1219 while Mt Hope A A carded 428 427 404 for a total 1259 in a Forest Hills league alley contest.
The National Baseball Commission ruled in Cincinnati that Tracy Baker is owed 523 dollars in back salary from the Boston Americans. The decision marks a formal payment to Baker by the team.
Sudbury alleys scored 23 total as Somerville Grocers posted 433 423 422 and 1243 to Stamford Club 416 414 409 and 1239 respectively in a tight Industrial League game.
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