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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1917
Page
7
Yale freshmen face Harvard striplings in a key Big Three clash at the Stadium with about 15 000 in attendance as Harvard informal seniors seek a Newport Naval Reserve win at Newport. Other major battles include Camp Devens vs Camp Dix at Braves Field and Williams vs Amherst in their annual finale.
Harvard and Yale freshmen prepare for a 2 PM showdown at St George School grounds Newport with both sides using signal practice. Harvard aims to extend its unscored status while Navy Reservists seek a decisive win after a 35 to 0 pasting of Brown.
Colin McDonald and Jim Hamrock defeated John Harney and Joe Goode in the East Boston Gymnasium to claim the New England handball championship. The final series of 21 games saw McDonald and Hamrock win 13, ending Harney and Goode’s nine-year title run.
A golf match at the Lexington Golf Club in North Lexington features James Stuart Smith, vice-president, against Harry W. Stratton, a director, in the final for the president's trophy cup this afternoon.
Tufts reconstructed team, brimming with confidence after two straight wins over New Hampshire State and Colby, meets Dartmouth this afternoon at Textile Field Manchester New Hampshire in the most important New England college clash on the schedule.
After a week of light practice Tufts aims to shock Dartmouth with a strong line attack and new plays. The team travels by special train from Medford to Manchester and relies on improved physical conditioning and a confident roster led by a strengthened line and planned shift plays.
English High defeated Winthrop High 13 to 7 yesterday at Winthrop in a hard fought game. Touchdowns by Aronson Bridges and Antony led English High with goals after touchdowns by Bridges and Antony. Referee McGrath Umpire Smith Head linesman MacDonald. Time 10 minute quarters.
Harvard and Yale freshmen compete in the Belmont cross country course and a Stadium football game this afternoon. New England Intercollegiates settle today with the national cross country meet next Saturday. Johnny Evers remains active in professional baseball while Hannes Kolehmainen holds many athletic affiliations. Tech coach Frank Kanaly fields nearly the same New England Intercollegiates team that beat Harvard and Dartmouth. Georgia Tech and Pitt could not settle dates for a marquee clash. Cupid Black seeks opponents as Charlestown Navy eleven remains unplaced.
Harvard and Yale freshmen clash in a Belmont course cross country race followed by the Harvard Yale football game. Harvard captain Dennis O’Connor leads individual honors this season while Yale arrived in Boston with the Eli squad.
Medford High coach Whitten invites a cross country foe for Thanksgiving Day. No official announcement yet on Newport Reserves or Charlestown Navy meeting in town. Dec 8 possible at local ballpark or Harvard Stadium. New England Intercollegiate championship at Franklin Park slated to start at 2:30 on the regular course.
Somerville High faces Malden and Medford tackles Everett in Suburban league clashes this afternoon. Newton-Waltham meets in a crowd-pleasing contest at Waltham with Newton favored, while Everett and Rindge may play to a tie as Medford eyes the league crown. Newton also hosts Wal tham as injuries dampen the Watch Club.
Worcester, Nov. 16. Holy Cross will face Rensselaer Tech with key injuries. Tackles Povah and Conway are out, Daly is out with a fractured hand, and Daly’s absence shifts Mayo to quarterback. Langon and Sullivan will start at tackle and end respectively as Duffy moves to end and Mitchell to fullback.
Uncertainty surrounds the annual Exeter versus Andover clash as both teams struggle this season. Exeter relies on its home field and substitutions for captain Laurie, sidelined by injury, while Andover fields a light, quick squad averaging 152 pounds.
Boston College faces Middlebury at Alumni Field Newton this afternoon. The Eagles send their first string lineup against the Vermonters in a tough clash as Middlebury, though lacking wins, has faced strong opponents and shown notable defense and offense.
Boston College hosts Vermont with Brickley out of town as Fowler and Morrison coach the Maroon and Gold. Captain Bowers anchors Vermont at halfback while Parker directs the attack. Kepple and Murnane complement a strong backfield as Meade and Ames flank the line. Corrigan starts at quarterback with Fitzgerald and Dee set to relieve. Urban and Horrigan pace the ends while Higginson and Sheehan anchor the tackles and Collins and Morrissey guard Shea. Time four 15-minute periods.
South Boston won 18 to 0 over Brighton as Brighton failed to convert first downs. Thornton and Cahill scored touchdowns for South Boston with Todd adding the extra point. Referee Edmondson and umpire Falvey officiated a two 12 minute period game.
The Arlington High School eleven will meet Belmont High School on Monday afternoon at Spy Pond Athletic Field in Arlington.
Two army football teams from Camp Devens Ayer and Camp Dix Wrightstown N J clash at Braves Field this afternoon in a strenuous game. Camp Dix unit arrives in Boston after light signal practice and plans another session the next morning.
Camp Devens arrives early and dines in town before a ceremonial march to Braves Field. About 4000 to 5000 officers follow from Ayer by train, with the 304th Regiment and its 60 piece band performing at the field. Mayor Curley and Governor McCall review the regiment on the route. Net proceeds fund athletic equipment for the camps.
A field lineup at Braves Field presents former college stars for a Dixie Army team from Wrightstown New Jersey. Percy Haughton’s Harvard squad seeks a clean victory over the soldiers with Colgate representatives Ellery Huntington and Anderson in the backfield. Huntington calls signals while Anderson acts as halfback as West and Bill Wright anchor the line.
The Lexington High School girls and Arlington High School girls meet today at Lexington Athletic Field. It marks the first-ever clash between the two teams, delayed contest now scheduled for this afternoon.
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