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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1912
Page
11
Al Sharpe says Cornell will stand put on their lineup and will stand or fall on the result. The piece notes bruises affect Colmn O Brien but he shows no fear, with players united and confident of victory.
Harvard may drop Dartmouth and are reportedly eyeing Cornell as a replacement. The Crimson resume athletic ties with Ithaca and will likely meet Cornell in cross country, rowing, and possibly football. Yale odds on a Harvard Yale game were dismissed as unfair. Lynn aims for New England cross country title on Thanksgiving Day under St Joseph’s.
Carlisle Penn Nov 20 In tense practice scrimmage on the Carlisle Indian football field the varsity and scrub elevens clashed from 4 o clock into darkness. Two players Calacs and Goeshack were spanked for signal faults while Pratt may win a first team spot. The varsity line was impregnable and punting highlighted the session, Carlisle likely final home lineup of the season.
Arlington High defeats Lexington 19 to 0 at Spy Pond Field in a hard fought rivalry. Cousins, Mansell, and Lowe score for Arlington with Butterick adding the goal from a touchdown. Attendance about 1000 as Harvard official Smith referees.
Exeter N H November 20 Track work opened with a 40 yard dash for all except Worthington and Williams. Orr won the finals with Walker second and Johnson third. A 449 yard dash is planned next Wednesday to test the new material. James P Kelly of Duluth Minn was elected captain of the Phillips Exeter football eleven for 1918 and is headed for Princeton.
New York reports Chicago defeated Brooklyn 50 to 40 in eight and two innings. Jamey Shea of Chicago posted a high run of five while David Lauderbeck of Brooklyn made a four.
Morey of Dartmouth has 17 touchdowns this season while Lhorpe of Carlisle leads with 18. The scoring race remains close as the campaign progresses. The piece notes Irish American players Lefty Fiony of Yale and Charlie Brickley, mentions Hobey Baker of Princeton and Lefty Flynn’s St. Paul’s connection, and references debates over a Penn State Ohio University result.
Rumors of clubs in the American Association and Western league forming a new rival league were confirmed in Chicago. Plans include invasion of Chicago and establishment of rival clubs in AA cities as part of the proposed league.
Thomas Neal retires as president of General Motors after a two year term and becomes chairman of the board. E W Nash of Flint Buick Plant will succeed him as president. Boston motorists plan trips to the Harvard Yale game in New Haven, stopping in Springfield or Hartford Friday night. W S Carleton of Republic Tire reports Maine deer hunting success. John Kane Mills, famed in Dragon cars and Wall Street specials, is back in America after months in Europe.
Tech hockey opens practice with only two graduates leaving last season and five newcomers added. Manager Ranney outlined season plans as candidates vie for forward and defense spots, including players from Springfield High Salem High St Pauls La Salle and La Salle affiliations.
Malden High overwhelms Brockton High 34 to 0 at Centre street park. Key plays by Kempton, Captain Butler, and Fitzpatrick drive a fast Malden machine while Brockton struggles to score despite flashes of speed. Referee F J O'Brien. four 10 minute periods.
Arrangements underway for a three cornered varsity eight regatta among Harvard Princeton and the University of Pennsylvania. The first race to be staged in Cambridge next May with subsequent events in Philadelphia and Princeton every third year. Pennsylvania football authorities seek games with Yale and Harvard for next season amid scheduling uncertainties.
Due to the Greater Boston swimming team missing the Newton Y M C A meet, an associate members meet was held at Newton last night followed by Brookline gymnasium exhibition swimming. R Mills won the 40 yard race with J Adams second in 23 1 5 seconds. Adams won the 80 yard race with I Forts second in 59 1 5 seconds. Mills won the 10 yard race with T Barnes second in 1 1 8 seconds. Jaquirth won the plunge for distance with Mills second. The distance lift 80 yard relay team Mills Forte Teulon Jaquirth won in 47 4 5 seconds.
Ithaca New York November 20 Coach Sharpe announced Cornell will travel to Atlantic City Monday to finish training for the Thanksgiving Day clash with Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. The lineup remains the same as last Saturday and all players are in good condition.
Much interest surrounds the Thanksgiving Day clash between the Sebrook A C of South Boston and Millstreams of Chelsea Everett. The Seabrooks play a fast brand under Coach Redding and the Millstreams are expected to offer a tight challenge in this close contest.
Tufts College scrimmage crippled by injuries to Bennett ODonnell Angell and Wilson with Thorndyke disqualified and key linemen shuffled. Adams sparked a TD run as Mitchell rejoined practice. lineup struggles raise slim hopes for Trinity matchup.
The Harvard Athletic Association announces headquarters will open at the Taft Hotel in New Haven Connecticut on Friday and stay open until 1 p m Saturday W H Mac Kinnon in charge
Wellesley High School defeated Winchester High School 27 to 0 at Hunnewell Field, Wellesley, yesterday. Moulton produced an 80 yard TD run, Meyers kicked a field goal from the 20 yard line, Putnam added three goals after touchdowns, and Hatch plus Harvey scored touchdowns. Attendance was about 500 with Meineke as umpire and Hyslop as referee.
Swampscott High School beat Lynn Classical High School 13 to 0 at Ocean Park. Kehoe scored the first touchdown on a forward pass from Laney who added the extra point, and Lane also found the end zone in the third period. Attendance was about 800 as the teams played four 12 minute periods. Telefonnummer: none.
Chelsea light weight Gilbert Gallant has fully recovered from an arm injury suffered in Fall River and resumed training under manager Alex McLean. McLean plans a long bout schedule and will back Gallant for 500 dollars, ready to match any light weight in the country.
Leo Pardello, the Italian heavyweight, meets Karl Husman of Austria in a finish match under catch as catch can rules at the Grand Opera House. Pardello is known for rough tactics but Husman has been successful against Europe’s rough wrestlers. Both men express confidence as Bo men fire and advance sale promises a large crowd tonight.
The Page Class basketball team from Dorchester seeks games with fast teams at home or away. Contact A. Russell at 84 Clifton Street Dorchester.
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