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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1914

Page

16

English High Defeats Commerce 19 to 0 in Rain Soaked Showdown

English High School overwhelmed Commerce High in a downpour to win the city gridiron clash 19 to 0. O'Neil and McKenzie stood out with key runs and a 9 yard interception return setting the tone as English High seized control early and held on for the victory.

Commerce Haeli Sh O'Neil English High English Mar UN H. 8. of Coanoduh Teetess Coughlan Martin Rh B Weaver Weaver Cme Re AL Obi Hart High School of Commerce Burbank McKenzie O'Neill Murphy Pendleton R T. Burbank R E Q B. Monegle Devine Kendrick Porter Carder Donovan

All Nationals Defeat All Americans In Petaluma Tilt

The All- Nationals beat the All-Americans 7 to 3 in Petaluma California today. Batteries Vaughn and Clarke both saw action while James Dana McAvoy contributed for the Nationals in a high scoring exhibition.

Petaluma Cal R.he SayebestisaseBae Asacheeyee Vaughn and Clarke Jamesdana McAvoy

Mat matches arranged for Tinohey carnival in Mechanics Building

Three finish matches under catch-as catch-can rules set for Thanksgiving night. Waldek Zbyszko meets Franz Hockmann. George Lurich faces Eric Arvidson. Isando Bey possible amid Belgian Pierrard negotiations. Promoter Tuohey ready to sign alternates if needed as an international tournament heats up.

George Tinohey Mechanics’ Building Waldek Zbyszko Paris Rio Janiero Buenos Aires Franz Hockmann George Lurich Eric Ar

Harvard Exodus Begins for Yale Game in New Haven

About 2500 Harvard students will travel to New Haven for the Harvard Yale game, with early trains sold out and special Pullman cars arranged. Betting pools and money sent from Yale and Cambridge accompany the exodus, while lectures proceed and absences are lightly recorded for those who attend the game.

Harvard Cambridge New Haven Elis Yale Back Bay Boston New York South Station Harvard Law School

Nobody Home Case Highlights Shorty’s Philanthropy

A note from the Sun Day Post Magazine indicates Shorty appears in a philanthropic role again in a feature titled A Case of Nobody Home. The piece previews the magazine's upcoming Sunday issue.

Nobody Home Shorty Sunday Post

Injuries in Football Versus Baseball Prompt Call for Rule Change

In a 1914 commentary, the author argues most injuries stem from rule violations and criticizes those in charge for lax enforcement. He contends football is not inherently more dangerous than baseball and cites fatalities in baseball as more common among semi pro leagues.

McGraw The Wheeler Syndicate, Inc

A U U Leaders Shaping Upset Prospects and Olympic Talk

Arthur Duffey notes Al Lill’s reelection and Fred Rubien’s election as A A U secretary treasurer. Ted Meredith and Abel Kiviat display top form as cross country and track stars, with Kiviat winning a half mile from scratch in New York and Meredith setting a 50 yard record. The piece also mentions potential matches at Atlas Club and a fledgling Olympic site debate for Los Angeles in 1936, plus race draws for McAleenan trophy and intercollegiate events featuring Meredith, Baker, and Kiviat. Sockalexis greets a baby girl and prepares to coach Hebron Academy, while Glen Warner praises Holy Cross after Manchester game.

Ted” Meredith Abel Kiviat McAleenan New York Navy Ted Meredith Homer Baker Hbel Kiviat Jimmy Powers Gordon Andy Sockalexis Andy Sockalexis Hebron Academy Glen Warner Carlisle Indians Holy Cross Indians Manchester N. H

Boxing bout notes raise questions on knockdowns and scores

A letter asks which score closest to 6-4 and compares 5-8 and 7-67 to 5-2. It states Colin Bell was knocked down at least four times before losing to Langford, Kid Cotton down once. Eddie Plank birth year 1875. joined Athletics in 1901. no team announced for next season. George Robinson of Cambridge mentioned.

Tom Halpin Colin Bell Langford Kid Cotton Eddie Plank Athletics George Robinson Cambridge

Welsh and Duffy Fight to a Split Draw in Buffalo Bout

Freddie Welsh world lightweight champion and Jimmy Duffy of Lockport fought ten rounds in Buffalo New York with opinions split between a draw and a Duffy victory. Weigh ins were 135 for Welsh and 186½ for Duffy. No knockdowns occurred though Duffy bled from the ear and Welsh from a cut over his eye. Both left the ring in good condition.

Buffalo N. Y Freddie Welsh Jimmy Duffy Lockport Duffy Welsh

Yelle Meets Welsh In Lightweight Title Showdown

Freddie Welsh and Freddie Yelle prepare for a Boston lightweight championship clash next Tuesday with a strong undercard. Yelle, taunton, cancelled a Portland match to peak for the 20 round battle. Preliminary bouts include MecRea vs Murphy, Brown vs Powers, and DeLucca vs Brusso.

Atlas A. A Freddie Welsh Freddie Yelle Taunton Portland Yelle Welsh Box Boston Howard MecRea Johnny Murphy South Boston Eddie Belgium Belgium) Brown Vs. Dave Powers, and Patsey DeLucca Noah Brusso Attleboro

Ten Bicycle Teams Tie In Six Day Race

New York November 19 Thirteen teams remained in the six day bicycle race at 11 o clock tonight ten contending for the lead with 1884 miles and 2 laps. Three teams withdrew Piercey and Dupuy Kopsky and Hansen and the Bedell brothers. A spill in a sprint near 10 o clock left several riders bruised but none seriously hurt. The leaders at 1 am had 1924 miles and 4 laps with Thomis Hanley leading 1924.2 Mitten Anderson 1923.9 Piercey Hansen 123.5. The record stands 1922 miles and 5 laps set in 1918.

New York Piercey Verri Kaiser Drobach Anderson Wohlrach Thomis- Hanley Mitten- Anderson Piercey-Hansen

Bill Fleming Beats Patsy De Lucca In 12 Round Bout

In Lawrence Patsy De Lucca substituting for Joe Fagan lost the decision to Wild Bill Fleming of Watertown Conn in the main 12 round bout. De Lucca fought below his best and continually yielded ground while Fleming connected with a sharp left jab and forced several KOs but De Lucca’s wild style cost him several chances to finish.

Lawrence Patsy DeLucca Joe Fagan Bill Fleming Watertown Conn DeLucca Fleming de Lucca

Dartmouth Officials Named for Syracuse Game at Fenway Park

Dartmouth announces officials for the Dartmouth versus Syracuse game at Fenway Park with Referee Mike Thompson Umpire W N Morice Head Linesman Edward J O Brien. Dartmouth prepares after a final practice and a mass meeting at College Hall.

Dartmouth Syracuse Fenway Park Mike Thompson Georgetown W. N. Morice U. of P Edward J. O Brien Tufts

Syracuse-Attempts at Fenway Park Drill Amid Storm

An adjourned practice in a pelting storm sees two teams in a brisk drill focusing on punting and ball security. McAuliffe nears starting form against Syracuse while Ghee and Curtis mend from injuries as the squad cues up for a final session in the baseball cage. The Green face a wet field and heavier Syracuse line. The student body cheers as the dummy burning ceremony closes the practice.

Fenway Park McAuliffe Syracuse Ghee Curtis Dartmouth

Chicago club increases capital stock of Federal league

The Chicago club of the Federal baseball league raised its capital stock from 250000 to 400000 at the annual meeting in Chicago. President Charles Weegham stated most of the funds have been spent and the increase is to provide his surety. Directors adjourned to next week with possible officer elections.

Chicago Federal Baseball League Charles Weegham

J Kelly Shows Nerve in Auto Ride Bid

Outfielder Joe Kelly of the Pittsburg Pirates bought a used car from Hans Wagner and, after hours of instruction, started for his Kansas home claiming the long trip over muddy roads 1000 miles distant as a test of nerve.

Joe Kelly Pittsburg Pirates Hans Wagner Wagner Kelly Kansas

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