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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1910
Page
11
The writer rails at the Harvard Yale game in New Haven, noting few chances, Yale advantages, and apparent offside infringements by Yale ends. Officials faced criticism for penalties, but the author avoids blaming them for the result.
Speculation points to R T Fisher for Harvard captaincy with L D Smith as a contender and R Wigglesworth and T Frothingham also in consideration. At Yale Arthur Howe is expected to be 1911 captain, noted for leadership as quarterback and his performance in the Harvard and Princeton games.
Yale outplayed Harvard in a clash marked by Harvard fumbles and conservative play. Howe dominated with precise kicks and strong defense, while Kilpatrick’s efforts were overshadowed by Yale’s superior generalship and front line.
With the Harvard Yale clash done the 1911 football season nears closure. Three major games remain Penn versus Penn State at Franklin Field. Brown faces the Carlisle Indians in Providence.
Boston fans travel to Rhode Island City to watch the Indians draw crowds while Brown earns praise for a solid year. On Saturday West Point faces Annapolis in Philadelphia to close the season. last year Cadet Byrne’s death canceled the game. Army beat Yale, Annapolis has not yet allowed a score this season.
Card lists multiple professional boxing matches across several cities. Notable pairings include Kid Henry versus Jim Howard in Albany and Jack Redmond facing Fort Wayne's Jack Robertsos, with numerous other matchups in Philadelphia New York Brooklyn and Savannah.
A sprawling fight lineup lists bouts across multiple cities including Kansas City Philadelphia New York Savannah Savannah San. The card features Jimmy Walsh Monte Attell Phil Knight Jack Redmond Johnny Cohan Dummy Decker Kid Burns Johnny Marto Mike Glover Ted Nelson Joe Hirst Freddy Duffy Joe Reardon and many others in varied regional matchups. The roster showcases heated rivalries and local interest as promoters push major events.
Jack Goodman faces Sammy Smith in New York while Jack Dorman takes on Joe Stein in New York. Owen Moran meets Battling Neilson in San Francisco with plans for a marquee card.
A conference of football coaches at Ithaca selected the Cornell eleven for the Thanksgiving Day clash with Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. The lineup is expected to include Eyrick at left end Munk at left tackle O Rourke at left guard Whyte at centre Delano at right guard Weeks at right tackle Seagrave at right end Butler at quarterback Robb at left half Nichols at right half Simons at fullback.
A Dorchester based Mount Pleasant Athletic Club football team aged 17 to 18 and weighing 118 pounds invites a rival team of their class for a Thanksgiving Day morning game on the home grounds at Norfolk Avenue. Applications should be sent to Frank Morris at 21 East Cottage Street.
McGraw defends Bugs Raymond saying he deserves another shot next season. The coach emphasizes understanding war correspondents and aims to allow them to share more humor in future games.
Tommy Ryan hails Adolph Woilgast as a heady fighter set to challenge Nelson in a forthcoming bout. Ryan insists Woilgast will win when they meet again, asserting the fighter’s intelligence and grit.
On the eve of the season’s end Greater Boston debates a possible post season with Malden and Rindge undefeated locally. Hudson, Dorchester, Medford, and other schools face tough foes as leagues crown the Inter scholastic title amid heated prep league outcomes.
Affairs at Somerville High have peaked. Bob White is out and former stars Steve Mahoney and Ned Garland will coach the team in the days ahead to salvage the eleven for the Thursday morning game with Rindge. The season began with promise, then a sharp slump puzzled fans as internal investigations identified the cause.
Somerville High School Athletic Association met Friday to discuss the failing football start. Steve Mahoney and Ned Garland were hired to lead the team and restore form as Ned Garland had coached earlier and Mahoney built a strong program at Boston College High. Rindge remains favored in the upcoming big game with Sherlock’s squad boasting a strong line and possibly Scully returning from injury.
Cambridge Latin has been the holiday crowd favorite for twelve years. Brookline, the Prep champions, headline at Central Park this year. Waltham High rebounded to beat Revere at Beverly, while Brookline defeated Newton High and held Waltham to 3–0, fueling optimism for a Waltham upset.
Yale’s football players attended chapel smiling after trainer Mack and assistants checked for bruises from yesterday’s game. No injuries reported, and Mack declared the football room closed for the season.
Head Coach Ted Coy and assistants in the Quinnipiack Club break up the Yale coaching staff for the season. Coy may enter business in Savannah with rumors of engagement to a Southern girl. A reshaped coaching setup is discussed with Daly, Howe, and others mentioned for captaincy and leadership for 1911.
The Havana base ball team defeated the Detroit American club by a score of 2 to 1 in an exhibition game played today.
Cambridge woke to a rare quiet day as Harvard students dispersed after the Yale game. Many stayed in New York or returned home seeking amusement to forget the loss, while others visited friends in New Haven.
Harvard players drifted home after the Yale game as many prepare for 1911. Captains Withington and McKay depart, others return for next season with seven seniors leaving and several key juniors set to step in. Coach Haughton optimistic about a strong lineup and opportunity from freshmen and second elevens.
Harvard opens its varsity hockey season with first practice led by Captain Ralph Hoer at the Arena rinks. Preliminary running and soccer drills are dropped this year and players start on ice immediately. Five veterans return, boosting hopes for a strong season though Hicks and Gardner must be replaced by promising substitutes from last year’s freshman team.
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