Yale Football's Internal Strife Threatens Season Outlook
Historical critique argues Yale's 1915 decline stemmed from captaincy power and student control, with Frank Hinkey and Frank Shevlin blamed for leadership fault lines. It details Hinkey's tactics, Shevlin's arrival, and Wilson's contested role, calling for coach-led management and adjusted class schedules to improve conditioning and performance.
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Armory A. A. Revived to Reopen Boxing Activities
The Armory Athletic Association was revived and reorganized with Daniel W. Lane Henry Lewis and Miah J. Murray named directors. Temporary winter quarters are at the Hippodrome the former National Theatre building, securing a new home for the sport in the city.
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Dartmouth Freshmen Win Cross Country Narrowly at Kimball Union
In Hanover New Hampshire on November 22 the Dartmouth freshman team edged Kimball Union Academy 28 to 29 over four and a half miles. W M Smith led from the start finishing in 24 minutes 3 1 25 seconds with Balch Gould and Howe next.
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Harvard Football Gate Receipts Lag Behind 1914 Peak
Harvard athletics earned about $225000 in gate receipts this season far below 1914. The Yale Harvard game moved to the Stadium with 49000 capacity, lowering potential takings and cutting this game by over $45000. Net profits from football are estimated at $75,000 to $85,000, helping other varsity programs.
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Williams College Baseball Schedule Announced
Williams College athletic council announced the spring baseball schedule featuring 22 games. Easter trip games include Virginia at Charlottesville Georgetown at Washington Navy at Annapolis and Army at West Point. Regular schedule lists matches with Princeton Dartmouth Yale Amherst Harvard and more at Williamsstown and away venues.
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Boston Braves World Series Ticket Hopefuls Stir City
A Boston National League Club letter reveals an 1916 World Series ticket request from Frank R. Grant for two seats if the Braves win the National League. President Gaffney, arriving from New York, plans to finalize erecting buildings on Commonwealth Avenue in front of Bravesfield.
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Yale probes coaching system as reforms eyed
Yale began an inquiry into its coaching structure and overall athletic organization. The athletic committee discussed remedies, focusing on football and a definite head coach, with a follow up meeting planned for next week. Dr Josh Hartwell, the only New York member present, joined the session as officials anticipate a revised system acceptable to faculty and governing bodies.
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Boxing and wrestling to be housed in Boston new sports center
Boxing will be staged in Boston this winter for the first time in years as plans advance for a permanent sports headquarters. An option has been secured on centrally located property to serve as a clubhouse, with boxing and wrestling moving to a combined venue. Debuts are set for December with boxing on December 7 and wrestling on December 2 in the Hippodrome area, under promoter George W. Tuohey.
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Milton Academy Girls Win In Town Field Hockey
Milton Academy girls beat Milton high 3 to 0 in the town championship. Dorothy Dudley and Bessie Baker starred for the high team though defeated, while Margaret Ward and Miriam Wadd led the academy in a sharp defensive and attacking showing.
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Lillard to stay involved with football after resignation at Phillips Academy
Andover reports Coach W H Lillard has resigned as football coach but plans to remain connected to the sport. A new faculty-assisted leadership is sought while speculation centers on Captain candidates W W Rut and Keith for next season.
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Macklin to Leave Michigan Aggies East
John F. Macklin athletic director at Michigan Agricultural College said he will resign next August to enter the coal mining business. He would return each autumn to coach the Aggie football squad if invited.
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