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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1914
Page
10
Boxing promoter George Tuohey promotes a strong Thanksgiving card at Mechanics Hall with Freddie Welsh as a focal point and Baldwin awaiting a comeback. Harvard Princeton cross country and track news mix with hockey and cycling notes as Jimmy Moran retires from six day racing and Glen Warner prepares the Indians for a Brown game.
The discussion centers on Harvard Yale football with scores cited as 18-6 and 19-0 as possible outcomes. Debates include Brickley play and kick goals after touchdowns. Vermont Fordham is also debated with 7-6 or 7-7 predictions.
Twenty two Harvard freshmen who played against Yale freshmen were awarded their football class letters. Recipients include Captain Thomas H. Fenwright of Fall River and players from Boston, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, Brookline, and other locations.
Coach Mahoney tightens Boston College work at Reservoir Field as players rehearse three seldom-used plays. Dan O Connor and captain Kiley star in a strong scrimmage with four touchdowns and a field goal by Maloney. Catholic University arrives tonight with Knights of Columbus hosting events.
An international professional 10 mile modified Marathon race is set for Saturday evening December 5 at Mechanics' Building. Local promoters report a stellar lineup of professional runners ready to start, with additional amateur Marathon races and professional wrestling bouts completing the program.
The entry list features A. E. Wood of Canada the world champion long distance racer and 15 mile record holder. Billy Queal American champion and Yale coach. Al Shrubb British champion and Harvard coach. Ted Crooks of Fall River noted plugger. plus many local runners. Wood and Queal have traded wins over various distances with Wood holding early advantage in Scotch games last summer. Shrubb, veteran of 15 years, trains with Crimson runners and claims peak form.
A store unveils a new velour hat to rival felt styles, offering a stylish option for $3 instead of $5. Truly Warner's Store at 327 Washington St promotes the item with window displays and prepaid mail orders.
Tufts College will not field a varsity hockey team this winter, announced by Dean F. G. Wren. The prior season’s tentative effort was funded by the college, but long travel distances and time spent commuting from Medford led to discontinuation. The medical and dental schools may field an independent team, and interclass hockey is possible with a rink on the Oval.
The Cambridge sports crowd will see Gaelic football and hurling on Thanksgiving at Russell Field starting 1 p m. The Cork vs Galway football match decides the New England title, with Kerry vs Tipperary and Young Irelands vs Young Tipperarys also on the card. A large crowd is anticipated.
The Harvard Crimson calls for a monster banquet in Boston to honor the 1914 Harvard football team and Coach Percy Haughton after a decisive 3 to 0 win over Yale. It urges Yale alumni and undergraduates to attend, with sponsorship by the Student Council and Alumni Association.
The Ford Motor Company’s fiscal year ending September 30 reports assets of 61 032 257 16 and a surplus of 48 827 052 07. Surplus grows from 28 124 173 in 1913 to 14 745 005 57 in 1912, nearly tripling over two years. Grand prize race moves to February 27 in San Francisco tied to the Panama-Pacific Exposition.
Harvard’s second football team awarded insignia to the scrub squad for aiding practice of the varsity during the season. The red H 2d insignia sweater recognizes the following members from multiple towns and states: Seabury Stanton, J. E. Bradley, P. M. Brown, J. R. Coffin, Donald C. Cottrell, Cyril F. Damon, H. L. Day, J. A. Doherty, E. H. Ellison Jr., M. Gersumsky, C. E. Leighton, B. A. Sagar, N. H. Seaver, J. L. Selden, F. H. Straus, G. M. Taylor, W. Townsend, F. Woodruff.
Corbiey of Gloucester A C cancels Thanksgiving show and eyes next month for bouts featuring Porky Flynn Kid Cotton or Joe Chick. George Robinson may meet Chick, while Robinson supports Gloucester. Flynn seeks Cotton if available. Promoter Hanks eyes Bangor and Lewiston clubs as boxing battles press on amid dull times. Glover’s challenge to Gibbons spins toward Waterbury match with possible bouts against Flemming or Alberts in Meriden.
At West Point the Army team held a two hour fast paced drill session with a new field, heavy footing, punt work, blocking and tackling practice, and signal work. The Navy squad in Annapolis followed with drills focusing on defense against Army formations and testing backfield candidates for line positions.
Harvard will open its preliminary hockey season at the Boston Arena on December 10 with coach Ralph Winsor aiming to have the entire squad present for the first workout. In prior years players from the football squad rested two weeks after Thanksgiving before skating. After a week of practice Winsor plans a scrimmage against the B A A seven.
Steward Williams Rider of Auburndale MASS has been unanimously elected captain of the Amherst football team for 1915. The 196 pound halfback has started the last two seasons and previously led Newton High School as captain in his senior year.
A silver loving cup was awarded to Thomas W. Ashley of Deerfield for his valuable play as Amherst College football fullback this season. The cup, donated by an alumnus, honors the player judged most valuable to the team.
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