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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1917
Page
7
The Brown Bears visit Dartmouth at Braves Field at 2 p m for a New England gridiron clash. It marks the return of athletic relations after 11 years of alienated affections between the two natural rivals.
Jimmy Henigan and Gordon Nightingale, local pluggers, are favored to win individual honors at the national cross country championship to be held this afternoon at Franklin Park.
Ban Johnson provokes anger with a proposal to exempt 18 players from each American League team from war service. The issue marks a sharper stance than at the start of the previous season and has led to renewed criticism from fans and commentators alike.
The article debates Dundee and Britt weights with Dundee about 132 pounds and Britt 127 pounds. It notes Mamaux’s Pirates tenure since 1914 and his Huntington Ohio path. Also mentions Dartmouth Brown and cross country figures at Franklin Park with Millrose A A athletes challenging for team honors.
In Beverly this afternoon a team that will offer Boston its best football in the late season faces a strong test. The navy eleven developed by Leo Leary meets a squad of current and former college stars gathered by Dan Sullivan from New England.
The article previews a pivotal clash between Dartmouth and Brown at Braves Field as both sides seek a pivotal win. Dartmouth seeks to rebound from a Tufts debacle while Brown aims to steady a patched lineup with key returns and disciplined defense.
Sports brief notes a game between Brown and Dartmouth at Braves Ball Park with player mentions including Williams Murphy Bowman Youngstrom Hoving Shepherd Neely Nichols Bevan McDonough Gordon Holbroe Armstrong Lehman and others listed in fragmented form.
Dorchester club eyes strong showing in the big race with Henigan Nightingale and Fred Fuller among favorites. Pete Hegleman brings five runners Villie Kyronen Nick the Greek De Stefano Nutty and Charley Peres to challenge Millrose A. A. of New York led field and vie for individual honors while Henigan and Nightingale loom as threats.
Tech Harriers, led by Captain Herzog, enter the ICAA A U run as favorites after claiming the New England championship and beating Harvard and Dartmouth. Veteran lineup includes Halfacre, McCarten, Dorr, De Zubiria, Dike, Owens, Rimbach, with Talcott as manager, Kanaly as coach, and Dr. Johnson observing.
Boston College High faces St. John's Prep in a tight schoolboy matchup at University Heights. Both teams field strong lineups and the locals hope to avenge last year’s 6-0 defeat by the Prep stars with a confident performance this afternoon.
The piece questions if Harvard and Yale should field varsity teams this season citing Crim son and Bine authorities. It notes informal team representation and implies the argument to call off the contentious season.
Following Ban Johnson guidance managers with large stables seek exemptions so boxing can continue for their breadwinners. In New York the sport faces police action at clubs as bouts draw crowds. Battling Levinsky weighs in after Camp Devens stint, Brennan expected to meet Levinsky in next big arena clash.
Cyclone Ress the Danish wrestler faces Ed Delivuk the Bavarian star in a best two of three falls semi final. The match is part of the Sinow Hassane affair at the Thanksgiving night carnival in Mechanics' Building. A handicap bout between Cyclone Burns and Pinkham the aviation student also tops the card.
Sullivan marshals a star studded squad for Beverly Stadium with Pollard possibly in the backfield though exact lineup remains uncertain. The Navy shows a familiar lineup led by Murray at quarterback with Casey Cannell and Enwright at backfields, while newcomers like Rabbit Maranville may debut as end and Horween and Woods bolster the line and center respectively.
Chicopee Falls reports the Red Tops of this city set to face Fore River in Quincy in an American cup tie. Star player Jock McKinstine leads a reassembled squad. the team has won two State cup rounds and aims for the title.
Boston College and West Point meet at the West Point plains this afternoon. The Maroon and Gold seek a strong defense to slow Oliphant while hoping the BC line can contain the famed halfback and allow their attack to score against the Cadets.
Boston College coach Brickley shoulders on offense with Fitzpatrick leading the kicking and passing. Tubber White and Scanlon provide backfield prowess while Fitz gerald or Corrigan, with Joé White as a reserve, will see time. Luke Smith returns healthy, Urban and Horrigan pace the ends, with Higginson and Sheehan at tackles and Morrissey and Collins beside Shea as guards. BC arrives at West Point after traveling from New York. one hundred students travel to attend.
Cupid Black's Newport Naval Reserve football team travels to Braves Field for Thanksgiving Day clash with Camp Devens soldiers. The Reserves boast ex college stars led by Yale captain Black and include Barrett Cornell Schlacter Syracuse Gerrish Dartmouth Callahan Yale Green Purdy Gardner. Camp Devens, coached by Percy Haughton, fields a strong line expected to challenge the visitors.
Edward Jones of the American Federation of Labor persuaded Newark labor leaders to call off a planned strike at the federal shipbuilding plant while labor conferences in Washington convene on December 5 to seek a settlement.
Brockton High defeated Milton High 26 to 0 on Milton’s home field. Gardner Fortin Lagerstadt scored for Brockton with players listed including Bolling Macdonald and O’Brien. Referee Brierly and head linesman Neaves oversaw the eight minute periods.
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