Naval Headquarters Triumph Over Bumkin Island 7 to 0
Naval Headquarters defeated Bumkin Island 7 to 0 at Braves Field in a drizzly afternoon game. Lally scored the lone touchdown after Cannell to Carney passes set up the drive, with Lally also kicking the final point. Cannell led Headquarters with passing and 15 to 25 yard runs while Bumkin showed occasional bursts but failed to punch in a score.
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Bumkin Island
Braves Field
Cannell
Carney
Bunk” Lally
Bumkin
Harborites
Jackson Cannell
Lally
Butler
Carrey
Lattenzy
Kent
Cuddy
Murphy
Cass
Broderick
Bumpkin
Lattenzi
Wright
Corkery
Coss
Dbattenzi
Geary
Lally Dart
Lneup
Naval Hdqtrs
Bumkin Ee Carney
D. Murphy
Cane
Kyle Corkery
C. Murphy
Naval Headquarters
Bumkin Yeland
Hugh ©. McGrath
E. Skip Sherlock
J. J. Hallahan
Harvard B C Tussle Next Crimson to Train Before Boston College
Harvard football enters a week of morning practices under Coach Donovan as Boston College prepares for the upcoming clash in the Stadium Saturday. With Goldstein ill and backfield battles underway, new backs like Coburn Hoffman Gehrke Porter and Hunneman vie for spots while captains Daley Coleman and McManmon anchor the line amid a crowded turnout of over 70 players.
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Boston College
Donovan
Goldstein
Tufts
Naval
Phil Coburn
Ben Hunneman
Noble and Greenough
Robbie Hoffman
E. H. Gehrke
Cleveland
Raza Porter
Colby
High School of Commerce
Stillman Infirmary
Razz
Art Conlon
Frank Russo
Our Boys Abroad Victory Fund Drive Appeal
A wartime appeal urging readers to support the United War Work Fund with donations to comfort and protect soldiers overseas. The message emphasizes immediate action with repeated calls to give.
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United War Work Fund
Evers Letter From War Front Affects Boston Baseball
The Post prints a Oct. 18 letter from Johnny Evers, former Keystone King now K of C secretary, recounting his frontline experiences with the 1011th and meeting players like Joe Jenkins and Ed Klepfer. He notes morale, food, shelling, and hope of return by Christmas, and mourns the death of Postmaster Murray.
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Stormy Petrel
Keystone
1011St Regiment
Chicago
Joe Jenkins
White Sox
Ed Klepfer
Cleveland
Ray Bates
Connie Mack
Paris
Larry Doyle
Pittsburg Times
Major Murphy
Boston
New England
States
Postmaster Murray
War talk and sports musings mix in Duffey column
Arthur Duffey delivers a feature of sport commentary and social notes. He riffs on refereeing Annapolis football, Rutgers loss to Great Lakes, and Navy’s 127 points while weaving political jabs at Kaiser, Ban Johnson, and baseball strife. He also notes fans, ballparks, and a charity box for war efforts.
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Annapolis
Navy
Ursinus
Johnson
Boston
Army
Czar Johnson
Germany
English Bombardier Welle Eyes World Heavyweight Title
The report covers Bombardier Welle proclaiming hopes to win the world heavyweight crown at a recent boxing show. It notes public memory of his poor showings against Al Palzer and Gunboat Smith and hints he may face Georges Carpentier, despite reluctance after a prior clash. Battling Nelson in a Chicago hospital denies being broke and says he has received over $1000 from friends and supporters.
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America
Boys’ Brotherhood Republic
Nelson
England
Bombardier Welle
Welle
al Palzer
Smith
Wells
Georges Carpentier
Carpentier
Chicago
United States
Boys’ Brotherhood Republic of Chicago
al Delmont
Last West
Matty Baldwin Benefit Card Promises Fight Night Action
Frankie Britt eyes boxing at the Baldwin benefit while Three A Club features Clay Turner and Kid Norfolk in a pivotal bout. Panama champion may face Langford if victorious, with Parker versus Frezzette and Dempsey versus Kramer opening aligns. Managers Freeman Cardio MacDonald Williams praised for War Fund efforts as Al Delmont is urged to return to the ring. Crony donates five dollars and visits committee at 28 Green Street before departure to California.
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Clay Turner
Kid Norfolk
Norfolk
Langford
Baldwin
Charley Parker
South End
Jim Frezzette
Brockton
Arena
Dan Kramer
North End
Frank Dempsey
Willie Green
Bert Jones
George Freeman
Charley Cardio
Jim MacDonald
Jack Williams
War Fund
Freeman
William A. Crony
Boston
California
Matty Baldwin
Matty
Green Street
Boston Polo Club Returns Home Facing Cambridge
The Boston Polo Club hosts Jesse Burkett's Cambridge team at the Arena tonight. Boston shows pace with three wins in four, led by a strong defense and Blount credited with 69 stops. Cambridge, though last in standings, fields a lively squad led by Red Williams, a top rusher and brother of a Boston star. Attendance rises as skating is allowed before and after games.
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Boston Polo Club
Jesse Burkett
Cambridge
Hub
Hardy
Providence
Blount
Red Williams
Boston Star
Suburban League Gridiron Interest Rises Again
Interest in scholastic football in the Suburban League, once thought dead at season start, has revived with vigor and is expected to grow further before the fall ends, reflecting the revival seen in recent weeks.
Suburban grid race hinges on Everett Medford clash outcome
Controversy surrounds the Everett and Medford High football clash at Fulton Street Grounds Medford as officials and crowd dispute a non touchdown call. A possible Everett win 6 to 0 or 0 to 0 could alter the Suburban league standings with Somerville and Medford looming.
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New England Preparatory School
Exeter
Andover
Everett
Medford
Fulton Street
Ireland
Keaney
Everett High
Somerville
Watertown High Leads Mystic Valley Football League Standings
Watertown High School leads the Mystic Valley Interscholastic Football League after beating Arlington’s Spy Ponders, breaking a tie and narrowing the field. Arlington and Melrose share second, Wakefield and Winchester sit near bottom with four league games remaining.
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Watertown High School
Arlington High School
Spy Ponders
Arlington
Arlington High
Melrose High
Wakefield High
Winchester High
Ereeras Watertown High
Wakefield
Winchester
Labor unrest and union actions ripple through Boston area
Labor groups assess wage changes with Blacksmiths and Helpers Local 905 planning strong measures against officer wage pushes. Stablemen Local 867 to propose new scales. Victory Plant Squantum sheet metal workers stick to union hours 44 weekly. Mae Matthews backed for Boston school committee by labor leaders. Central Labor Union protests to Wilson and Gompers over war board demotion. Greater Boston civil engineers to discuss organizing 26a union in Parkman Hall Thursday.
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Navy Yard
Arsenal
Victory
Squantum
Mae Matthews
Boston Telephone Operators’ Union
Boston
Wilson
Samuel Gompers
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National War Labor Board
Civil Engineers of
Greater Boston
Parkman Hall
War Bond Drive Appeal Urges Public Support
A stirring plea calls citizens to back the latest war loan, urging broad support for troops abroad and promising victory through unity and financial sacrifice. Authorities emphasize mobilizing every home and business to meet the loan targets.
Victory Sunday Trumpets Rally Across Greater Boston
Churches of multiple denominations observed Victory Sunday with thanks for allied arms and prayers for the peace conference. Army and Navy dignitaries attended as Van Allen preached on giving thanks to God for victory and seeking guidance for the conference. A Zionist concert at Shawmut Theatre Roxbury drew a full house with strong patriotism and cheers for President Wilson.
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Zionists of
Greater Boston
Shawmut Theatre
Blue Hill Avenue
Roxbury
Wilson
ASKS LABOR TO VOTE YES AT LABOR UNION MEETING
Alexander Whiteside Bernard J. Rothwell and Malcolm E. Nichols spoke before the Boston Central Labor Union on the ten commandments for employers and employees. Delegates asked questions as the executive board considered how organized labor could assist. Labor leaders affirmed support with Samuel Gompers against wage reductions.
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Alexander Whiteside
Bernard J. Rothwell
Malcolm E. Nichols
Committee On
Boston Central Labor Union
Mr. Whiteside
Committee On Employers and Employees
Organized Labor
James T. Moriarty
Henry Abrahams
John J. Kearney
Edward F. McGrady
John F. Stevens
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Labor delegates push year round openness for city facilities
Delegates of the Boston Central Labor Union urge year round operation of playgrounds bath houses gymnasiums and convenience stations. A committee will interview managers to promote continuity and permanent employment for staff. They also urge a Yes vote on the December 17 election. Bar tenders Local Union 77 notes from November 1917 to October 1918 city licenses brought in 1 364 861 31 with 540 776 86 paid to the State and 1 024 074 45 to Boston.
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Boston Central Labor Union
Boston
Organized Labor
Union 77
Carmen Officials Seek Re Election
Matthew J. Higgins president of the Boston Street Car men Union and William Timmins business agent announce their candidacy for re election. Nominations take place today at Fay Hall Washington and Dover polls open 8 am to 8 pm. Primaries next Monday and the regular election December 2.
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Matthew J. Higgins
Boston Street
Carmen's Union
William Timmins
Fay Hall
Washington and
Dover Streets
Central Labor Moves to Overturn Biennial Election Law
The Boston Central Labor Union will use initiative and referendum to repeal or defeat the biennial election law. The resolution followed a demand by R. L. Bridgman urging rapid labor action on the issue.
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Boston Central Labor Union
R. L. Bridgman
Organized Labor
New England Urged to Support United War Work Fund
A patriotic call urges New England readers to donate to the United War Work Fund, framing giving as both a privilege and a duty with multiple appeals to civic pride and wartime support.
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Old New England
United War Work Fund
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