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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1912
Page
10
Somerville overwhelmed Melrose 30 to 0 as Doane starred, scoring five of six Somerville touchdowns with runs of 40 50 and 60 yards. Harvard wrapped up stadium preparations while Yale faced a tough last drill.
Yale football drills wind down after 20 minutes of scrimmage. Coach Arthur Howe says any extra practice will be light, with no lineup changes expected before the Harvard clash. The squad, including Pendleton and Gallaner, sits ready while injuries and eligibility notes shape final roster decisions ahead of the Harvard contest.
Harvard staged a final Soldiers Field workout ahead of the Yale game. Hardwick and Felton excelled in kicking as Brickley and Wendell led a strong line defense. The Crimson plan returns to New Haven energized, with Brickley scoring primary points and Pumperley cited as Yale’s key threat.
Dartmouth Athletic Council released a statement after investigating criticisms of the Dartmouth Harvard game. It found some players overstepped sportsmanlike bounds in isolated incidents, but attributed most roughness to rivalry and overzealousness rather than premeditated intent.
Somerville and Melrose clash as Wentzell breaks a reblocked kick for 55 yards in the final minute to seal a 39 to 6 Melrose win. Touchdowns by Anderson Doane and Wentzell with goals from Hirshon add to the Melrose scoring, umpired by O'Reilly and Hapgood with 10-minute periods.
Boston Arena officials gathered hockey editors and local team managers at the City Club to discuss next season. They promise a fixed officiating system with a verified list of competent officials to avoid delays. The first game is slated for Thanksgiving Day against a New York team and the Boston Athletic Association. Canadian sevens will be invited to play in Boston this winter.
Through a cancellation the Fountain Club eleven of Somerville is without a game for Thanksgiving Day morning and would like to arrange a game with any 100 110 pound team. A Dooling 306 Washington street Somerville.
New Haven reports quarterback Frank Loftus may be unable to play Saturday due to game faculty restrictions. His case is not yet decided.
Natick High dominated Needham High 10 to 0 here on November 20 as Welch kicked for points and Buller kicked a field goal from 35 yards. Howard scored the touchdown on a Fourth Avenue style drive with Butler assisting, while Wright and McGee starred on defense and offense. Crowning the victory was a strong all around Natick showing in four ten minute periods before 850 spectators.
Everett High School reached a deal with Oak Park High of Chicago to play a postseason football game in Everett on November 30. The announcement follows earlier scheduling hurdles as both schools weighed weekend league games. Everett plans to guarantee Oak Park approximately 1100 to cover travel and expenses. In other action, Brookline High visits Cambridge Latin in a deciding Triangular League clash that could produce a three team tie.
Charles Ledoux the French bantamweight champion outpointed Battling Reddy of Harlem over 10 rounds in New York. The French challenger fought a wild rushing bout while Reddy mainly covered and moved to avoid blows.
Willie Hoppe defeats Ora Morningstar to win the 18.2 balk line billiards championship title in New York, finishing the final game 500 to 276. Morningstar reaches the final after progression through the tournament.
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