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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1908
Page
12
Harvard squad holds a long dinner at the Bellamy club with banners and cartoons on walls. Connelly supervised a lavish feast including steaks fruit and ale as the team marks Ben Dibblee’s 1908 Yale win anniversary with a telegram.
Harvardathletic officials deny reports that Haughton will continue as head football coach. William F Garcelon, Harvard Athletic Association treasurer, states the story is false and offers no further discussion of the situation.
Harvard confirms Haughton as head coach for next season amid praise for his work. The piece notes Penn's strong football showing, predicts impact on the Harvard Yale clash, and discusses pool scoring methods for football guesses with examples from Harvard Carlisle and Harvard Dartmouth games.
The Boston headmasters announce a winter ban on games with outside high school teams. All matches will be among Boston schools under instructor supervision to enforce proper rules and curb rough play. Some star players may sit out due to the new order. Athletic instructors will officiate all games this season.
Newton High aims to tie Brookline High for the Preparatory League lead by hosting Cambridge Latin at Claflin Field Newton. Captain Frank Close of Cambridge Latin faces a depleted squad but plans a strong showing against Newton.
The Massachusetts Amateur Bowling League unveils the season timetable led by secretary O. C. Moseley. Readouts include Dec 3 through Jan 12 matchups featuring Newtowne Central Dudley A B C and Commercial, with dates and venues listed for each fixture.
Sam Hildreth harnesses Restigouche to win the Scoggan handicap at Emeryville Oakland. The seven furlongs in 1:24 4-5 shatters the old record of 1:25 1-5, delivering an easy victory for the standout horse and trainer.
Announcement from Amherst reports Worcester Polytechnic Institute relay team agreed to face the Aggies in a relay race at the Boston Athletic Association indoor games if meet officials approve.
Yale halts scrimmage to one 15 minute session then signal drill only as Biglow shifts plans before the Harvard game. Kilpatrick is out with a dislocated knee ending his season. Yale and Harvard squads meet in New Haven with betting and tickets surging.
New Haven reports $18,000 returned with unfilled Yale tickets as demand outstrips supply. Unfilled Yale applications remain on a list for reassignment if tickets are returned. City officials note no public distribution this year. Advance spectators arrive as blue and crimson decorations brighten the city.
Harvard senior and sophomore football teams battled to a 0 to 0 tie yesterday afternoon at Soldiers Field. The teams will replay the tie in the early part of next week to determine the result.
Belmont says horse racing will be re established next year in the East as rehabilitation begins. He notes the sport suffered loss of prestige last season and recovery will be slow with ongoing court cases shaping its future. Belmont cites Governor Hughes and the law as controlling factors in the dispute.
Newburyport wins 48 to 24 over Boston in a fast basketball game at City Hall. Corbett Beran and Russell lead Newburyport with scoring credit, while Banks and Lee help Boston. Referee Healey officiated a three period contest before about 500 spectators.
Gould won the annual Phillips Andover cross-country meet held on November 19. The top five finishers, Gould Hayes Dowling McCulloch and Williams, will form the school team for races in Philadelphia on Thanksgiving Day and Boston on December 2. The five and a half mile course was muddy and demanding with a time of 32 minutes 68 seconds.
George Townsend, wealthy Yale Automobile Club former president, bought the Isotta car and will drive it in the Savannah Thanksgiving Day race. Townsend, son of Judge William Townsend, led Yale Athletic Association and belonged to Skull and Bones. The Isotta won Grand Prix. its prior driver fell ill and Townsend volunteered.
Pietri Dorando, the Italian marathon runner, was informed that Columbia University cannot permit him to train in its gymnasium. The rule restricting gym usage to undergraduates will be enforced starting tomorrow.
Great interest surrounds the Thanksgiving afternoon clash at Dunbar Avenue featuring Dorchester and Roxbury Kenwood with ex-college and high school players in both lineups. A fast, competitive contest is anticipated.
Readers debate whether the United States won the majority of Olympic events as England allegedly did when counting all contests. The column answers a series of trivia questions about football scoring, boxers Battling Nelson and Joy Gans, J Sullivan’s knockout round, and a Harvard Dartmouth pool bet, with answers provided by the editor.
Carlisle quarterback Balenti plans a professional baseball career with the Carlisle team. He reportedly told Chief Bender he will join Connie Mack's organization and play under that manager.
Due to an 11th hour cancellation the East Boston Catholic Literary Association has no game on Thanksgiving Day and seeks last minute contact. Letters go to Winl tery Griffin East Boston Catholic Literary Association Clubhouse Meridian Street.
Negotiations are underway to form a New England intercollegiate swimming league. The proposed circuit would include Brown Williams and Amherst colleges.
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