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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1897
Page
3
Harvard and Yale freshmen clash at Soldiers Field this afternoon in Cambridge to decide college football supremacy. Coach Murchie tweaks signals and formations as Daly and Hallowell vie for quarterback. Yale counters with strong mass plays.
A scout notes Harvard’s strong lines at ends, tackle, guard and center, with a levered chance against the Quakers. Scoring gaps favor the Quakers, but Harvard’s defense could neutralize guards and back plays, making victory plausible if end runs prevail.
Yale Freshmen arrive in Boston for an afternoon game against Harvard at Soldiers Field following a tough Princeton setback. Coach Goodwin and Trainer Hull praise the squad readiness, with Montague stepping in for injured Hail and a disciplined, confident lineup planned for kickoff.
The article lists Harvard players from various prep schools including Hopkinson Groton Exeter and Tech with positions ends guards tackles and centers. It notes weights from 118 to 181 pounds and mentions Boston Brookline Mohegan Lake and California as origins along with a planned second Harvard Yale game rumor and a rule banning matches after Thanksgiving.
The Holy Cross and Boston College football game in South End grounds is billed as the big local clash amid a light schedule. Last year’s series produced a close 6 4 Holy Cross win and renewed rivalry expectations with key player changes and injuries cited.
Hoppy defeated Cambridge High 18 to 0 after taking all scoring in the first half. Shea and Ware produced a 65 yard touchdown run and a later score. Cambridge showed strong tackling in the second half, while Usher and Donovan starred for Cambridge and Cole, Shea, and Ladd contributed for Hoppy. Attendance 400.
Dartmouth aims for a narrow victory over Williams in a last tri collegiate football clash on neutral turf after Amherst game injuries limit backs. Lineup includes Cavanaugh Edwards Walker Jackson Lowe Putnam Boyle Wentworth Captain Eckstrom Crosius Macandrew with substitutes Walker 98 Turner Hutchinson Carson Whalen Jennings Wainwright.
Thayer Academy defeated Brookline High yesterday afternoon by 6 to 0 at Brookline Common. Brookline played short handed due to injuries to four key players and faced a strong Thayer defense. Arnold scored the sole touchdown in the first half as Thayer exploited Brookline’s weak line and fumbling errors.
Andover overwhelmed Lawrenceville 42 to 4 at Andover Mass on November 19. The score stood 18 to 4 at halftime as Lawrenceville faded, with Burdick breaking through for a 70 yard TD and long runs highlighting the second half.
Andover announces quarterback Frank P. Quimby was elected captain of the football team for the upcoming year. The decision underscores Quimby's leadership and the program's plans for continuity and performance.
Local teams Campello and Whitman A A schedule their annual game tomorrow. Cambridge High and Latin play Hoppy at Charles River Park this afternoon. Harvard center Frank Shaw now guards for the Denver athletic club. The H. M. T. elevens set to meet at South End grounds Saturday at 10:80 AM. Rugby rule debate grows in New York papers. Twilight A A seeks teams 135 to 140 pounds, contact George Burnett. Young Stars captain William Ford seeks 100-pound teams in the state. Estimated 300 spectators expected for Campello Whitman clash at Whitman tomorrow in good weather. Princeton favored in betting against Yale Saturday, odds 32 to 1. Yale to score not guaranteed against the Tigers. Dudley of Yale, back after his mother’s death, may play. replacement unknown. Locust Street grounds host a fine game Saturday. South Boston A A lines up with Crescent A A of Revere at 1st Street Grounds this afternoon at 8. Garden City A C faces Harvard sophomore eleven at Newton today. Sunday Post to feature football pieces for enthusiasts. Emwood Athletic Club considers Thankgiving game against a 140 pound club. J Wrage listed as manager. South Boston A A plays Crescent A A at 1st Street grounds this afternoon. gridiron set on a roped baseball field. Rugby match for Thanksgiving between Gatelees Old Dorchester A F and Southton A A to decide rounds and keep season strong.
Preparations are complete for a reproduction at Music Hall featuring Harvard vs Penns Row Boat and Princeton matchups. Event billed as major sports parody draws in fans as venues list shows and dates remain tentative.
Boston report on the New York horse show day with Charley Bates dominating ribbons. Langton Performer II wins 2-year-old hackney class. Glendower and Brilliant receive commendations. W. S. Webb’s Bell Boy placed. Bates wins team prizes with Coxey and Brown Donna and The Proper Caper. Fred eric Stevens takes American hackney cup with Clifton Nr. Milady wins ladies saddle class.
Local roller polo notes from Sunday Post highlight Speedy Munroe of Fal League to lead Watterbur rush. Salem at evidence and Fall River at Pawtucket headline tonight’s games with Portland at Augusta and Rockland at Bath. Manager Carroll allows home amateurs to play off-schedule while talks continue on player loans and veteran signings.
Allie Brown of Lewiston knocked out Jack Johnson of Livermore Falls in 112 rounds at City Hall. Brown dominated early with a left jab and blocked Johnson's swings. Johnson was knocked down twice, drew blood, and collapsed after a powerful right under the heart, awarding Brown the victory despite fouling claims.
In Schenectady New York on November 19 the 15 round boxing match between Young Chase and Paddy Kelly ended in a draw. Chase led until the seventh round when he broke a finger, changing the balance of the fight.
The column covers Ike Weir’s measured approach to fighting, Joe White’s past training ties to Bobby Dobbs, and Boxing events around Dec 7. It notes Tommy Ryan’s stoppages due to training accidents, Sharkey’s foul reputation, and forthcoming bouts at the B A A and Elmira. George V Tuohy reports from the Philadelphia scene and Atlantic City updates.
Nov 19 Berlin reports Janowski the Parisian chess expert defeated Walbredt in the eighth game of a nine game series at the Chess Club Centrum. Walbredt declined to play the ninth game, ending the match with Janowski favored.
An advertisement proclaims Dr Agnew's Ointment cures eczema in a day and treats barber's itch tetter salt rheum and other skin eruptions. It promises relief within three to six nights for bleeding and itching piles and urges trial for swift results.
A man pledges to have Jimmy jailed in Holloway by Christmas, outlining a bold claim that emphasizes a swift legal outcome and his planned actions to ensure custody before year end.
Bi cycle World reports from Paris that Choppy Warburton, once Michael’s trainer, has announced plans to have Michael jailed in Holloway Street, London before Christmas. Warburton, ill for weeks, says the case stems from past disputes and drugging allegations, and insists Michael must face his suit with his presence.
Baltimore November 19. Albert Mott chairman of the L A W racing board issues a special bulletin warning racing men after Teddy Goodman and Charles Hadfield were fined 25 dollars each and suspended until paid for objectionable actions on the track in the five mile handicap at Sanger Hall Philadelphia on November 18. The notice emphasizes referees protecting spectators and promoters and cites expected stars Nat Butler Hadfield Barnaby Stevens and the Tryville brothers in a high profile exhibition.
Hugh McLean reports Eddie McDuffee fell after Fowler and Tarment pushed him with a tandem in the early race with Michael at the Coliseum. McDuffee overran a slower pair and crashed, ending his bid. Also notes Percy Pattinson will display at White Cycling Academy, and talks of a boys auxiliary to the L A W. A C C bowling tourney starts next week with Massachusetts B C facing Medford C C and Roxbury B C.
A Rochester inventor reportedly secured 6000 for a chainless patent of an entirely new design. Boston shows signs of waking as traveling salesmen arrive and a Toledo factory rumor speaks of a 75 percent industry combine. A Lavell Diamond racing wheel on display at Broad Street store features self lubricating bearings and light spring steel cranks.
A large turnout at Odd Fellows Hall celebrated the Journeymen Horseshoers' Union twenty sixth annual ball with many members and out of town guests from Lynn Lawrence Worcester Brockton and other New England cities. Prominent guests included P S Ryan T J Murphy and J F O'Sullivan. The grand march was led by Daniel F McLaughlin with his partner.
The fourteenth annual Cheverus Court No. 6 ball drew about 900 guests to Roughan Hall Charlestown last night. The grand march featured John Mahan and Mrs Mahan followed by James O Kane and Mrs O Kane and many prominent couples. Other noted attendees included John J. O Hara and Jeremiah J. O Driscoll with numerous councilmen, aldermen, and local dignitaries from Boston and Charlestown in attendance.
East Boston social club the Owl Club held its first annual social at Maverick Hall last evening. William Mahoney presided as floor director and led a large staff of assistants. Attendance and atmosphere were described as grand with dancing from evening until the early hours. Readable guest list includes Daniel W. Gallagher Joseph ONeil Miss Kittie Lynch Miss Kittie Cohan Daniel A. Diamond Frank Kelley Miss Essie Putnain and many others.
About 150 couples attended the Middlesex Cycle Club ball at Prospect Hall Cambridge last night. The event was the club’s most successful af fair yet with rooms adjoining opened for guests and full privileges. The grand march was led by President Charles E. Fay and his wife with 150 couples following.
The Sunday Post notes National League clubs may play double-headers at any time and transfers can occur without neighbor club consent. Beach dog shows return to New England with Worcester schedule at Washburn Hall December 6 7 and 8. Charles J Smith, Brooklyn baseball veteran of the Atlantics teams, dies at Man A I home.
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