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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1907
Page
8
Harvard varsity eleven concluded its secretive opening practice in Cambridge with a short signal drill. Gate entry was restricted to students or college affiliates as Yale and Harvard prepare for forthcoming matches.
Yale football players left the field after the last season visit and held a private 20 minute drill with Princeton and Harvard games in mind. Congdon cannot line up and Dunbar starts at centre though he may be limited Saturday. Trainer Mack says he can play briefly if needed.
The article details expected Yale game lineups with changes at left end and other positions. Houston and Parker are discussed for starting roles while Burr and Newhall face fitness questions. Apolonio and Brennan compete for fullback spots as Rand and Wendell hold half positions. The team trains at the Norfolk Hunt Club with good condition reported and field prep noted for Saturday.
Abraham Attell challenges Joe Gans to a decisive fight now possible after Los Angeles passes a ten round limit. The California favorite has beaten lighter and welterweights including Buddy Ryan, with previous ring wins noted. The Los Angeles press hints at a lucrative showdown if they meet. Dec. 8, 1902.
Three roller skating races at Park Square Rink last night saw Costello win the five mile amateur handicap in 1m 43s and the two mile handicap in 2m. Merritt of Canada took the three mile professional handicap in 9m 21s with Gendron second and MacDougal third.
Coach Stagg lauds Carlisle as miles ahead of any team he has faced in football work, signaling strong confidence in their lead and performance potential.
Bill Papke, arriving after beating Tony Caponi, rests then trains at Paris street gym East Boston with George McCarthy and others. He plans road work and a beach jog before facing a tough Chelsea show tomorrow night, while rivals Jaghey and Connolly also prepare for a five round distance.
A New York despatch notes Wall Street betting mood ahead of the Harvard Yale game. Yale is heavily favored with wagers reported at 200 to 30 in Yale’s favor and current odds around ten to one.
Columbia Harvard Yale and Princeton fix the schedule for the annual four corner chess event during Christmas holidays. Rounds run December 21 23 and 24 at the West Side Republican Club rooms in New York City. This marks the 16th intercollegiate contest with Columbia the defending winner by a large margin scoring 1114 points out of 12.
East Boston power squad opened the season at Syceum Hall beating the Lakesides of Southbridge 79 to 27. A preliminary game between a Boston five and the North End Union ended 17 to 17.
Norman Hopper a Minneapolis born cyclist was badly injured in the final sprint of the first day of the Boston six day race and was taken to a hospital for treatment. The Western rider sustained multiple injuries in the competitive event and remained under medical care.
At Park Square Garden a Harvard and Yale night event features a big meet with special prizes for professionals. Though injured rider Hopper is expected back within a week, teammate Hardy Downing remains confident he can ride in the New York six day race. Hospital checks reveal general rundown and a lame shoulder after a recent incident.
Referee Moffitt Illaherty awarded a draw to Rouse O'Brien after a brutal 12 round bout with Dave Deshler. O'Brien, cut and exhausted, fought back from early deficit though Deshler remained fresher and landed the cleaner blows. The semi final saw Denny Ryan defeat Johnny Cavill, while Johnny Fitzgerald and Kid Ryan drew in six rounds.
After Donahue declined the assignment Willie Fitzgerald agrees to challenge George Memsic, the reigning gift champion, in the upcoming event.
Malden defeated Brockton High 26 to 6 as coach Cuddy rested three stars late in the game. Brockton finally crossed for a touchdown after Malden had built the lead and the kickoff left the score at 26 to 6.
Promoter activity lifts Jimmy Gardner with offers for Nov. 27 against Mike Donovan in Rochester and Nov. 29 against Willie Fitzgerald in Philadelphia. Kid Goodman to face Fred Landers Dec. 6. Mantell rejected a Winnisimmer bid. Briggs vs Freeman looms in Dover with O'Brien and Barry in corners.
Cambridge loses the odd game but edges Elite by five pins in team totals. Negal wins one from Excelsior, Dreamer Wing takes two of three from City, Pilgrims sweep Empire, E and KR defeat Eastern Steam, and Taylor Bros beat Foster Currier in the final game. Scores listed for each pairing with multiple players and line totals.
Queen Quality won all three strings against Schwamb Plano while the Gold Beaters also swept T. FE. Riley & Co though not with a clean final pin. Hills Paper Box defeated Syracuse Paper three straight as Towle and Higley led the Gold Beaters with top three-string totals.
Captain Biglow said most positions are settled except center and a few shifts after the Princeton game. Yale lists nearly 20 players in the initial lineup with Congdon Paige and others sidelined by sprains. Dines will quarterback with Philbin left halfback Murphy right halfback and Berger at fullback. scrubs toast a football pyre before departure to Auburndale.
New York students on Morningside Heights resume interfraternity football as rumors spread that President Butler ordered the grounds superintendent to ban football on Columbia property. A proctor stopped a South Meld practice, directing players to move to another location.
Technology varsity opens season with a balanced squad led by Captain Orr. Veterans Gram Gimson Captain Orr Rapelye Blackburn and Allen will handle dashes middle distance pole vault high jump, while hurdles broad jump and weight events gain depth from promising freshmen.
Eddie Curtis a 16 year old from Philadelphia meets Terry Edwards of New York tonight at Lymansville in the 105 pound semi final ahead of the main event between Jimmy Walsh and Joe Wagner. A large Rhode Island Club crowd is expected for the program.
The Harvard seniors meet the sophomores at Soldiers Field at 2 30 PM to decide the interclass football championship. This is the final game of the series.
Yale back Coy is said to outpunt Harvard’s Francis Burr only in theory. Yale coaches doubt Coy’s ability to beat Burr’s 79 yard kickoff, though Coy averages around 40 yards. Harvard aims to improve quickly, expecting a tougher test than some anticipate.
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