Battery Wharf Triumphs Over Camp Edgar 9 to 6
Battery Wharf naval eleven defeated Camp Edgar sailors 9 to 6 at Braves Field in a gusty autumn afternoon. Regan led Battery Wharf with the standout plays while Sliney of Edgar drew applause for several exciting runs. Touchdowns were by Neale and Sliney with Dutton converting the extra point and Morrill credited with the safety.
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Dutch Ayer
Frank Gaffney
Uncle Sam
Jack Frost
Newton
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Edgarine
Aviator Jack Frost Visits as Edgar and Battery Clash
In a spirited game at Camp Edgar, Battery Wharf edges Edgar 9 7 as Sliney makes key plays including a 55 yard return and several interceptions. Regan sparks Battery with runs and a last minute safety seals the narrow victory amid fumbles and a blocked drop kick.
Hub Five Opens Season At Arena Against Quincy
Fred Jeangy Boston’s new center and captain will debut at the Arena as the Hub five meet Quincy in the season opener. Wild Charlie Farrell leads a hustling Ship City outfit with strong driving and top defense. Polo prices reduced to 25 cents with reserved seats 50 cents as home-game crowds grow despite Arena capacity.
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Charlie’ Farrell
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Armory A A Postpones Boxing Card For One Week
The Armory A A cancels its boxing card to allow use of the arena for a reception to Major General Clarence H Edwards tomorrow night. The next meeting set a week from tomorrow with Johnny Dundee of New York and Joe Welling of Chicago scheduled for the feature 12 round bout.
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Armory A.A
Armory A. A
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New York
Joe Welling
Chicago
Central A. C. To Open December 9 in Fenway Area
John A. Foster, president, announces the Central A. C. will open at the Park Riding Academy near Fenway. The renovated building seats nearly 300 and will host its first meeting on December 9 with Joe Cummings of the Boston Athletic Association refereeing.
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Greater Boston
Park Riding Academy
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Fenway Park
Joe Cummings
Boston Athletic Association
John McGraw Active In War Bond Drive and Social Work
John McGraw remains busy with patriotic duties after praising his work at the Lambs Club in New York where he entertains wounded soldiers. He purchased $40,000 in Liberty bonds in the current drive and is highlighted as a high grade patriot.
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the Lambs’ Club
New York
Johnny Dundee
Philadelphia
Scholastic grid team near end season
Thanksgiving Day ends the scholastic football regular season. Several Greater Boston teams seek post season games for next Saturday or the following weekend, aiming to schedule early postseason contests.
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Boston
Boxing Gossip From Boston and Nearby Venues
Boxing notes from Boston and surrounding towns preview upcoming events. Trainers and managers arrange 10 rounders and a six round bout at the Commercial A C on Thursday afternoon featuring Paulson Goula O Brien Downey Josephs Gerard. Other fights include Sacco vs Jackson and potential clashes with Murphy or Waiger. In Philadelphia Dempsey Miske Olympia cards and a possible Carpentier visit spark talk of a high profile 20 rounder. Newark Jersey showcases Turner Madden sparring ahead of Boston draw.
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Young Goula
Shaver O'Brien
Leo Downey
Bob Josephs
al Gerard
Willie Green
Bert Jones
Philadelphia
National
Olympia
Dempsey
Miske
Jersey
Newark
Clay Turner
Bartley Madden
Boston
Thanksgiving Day Grid Rivalries Stir Boston Schools
English High and Boston Latin lead a crowded Thanksgiving schedule at Fenway Park with alums expected. Commerce meets High School of Commerce and Medford faces Malden in key Suburban League showdowns while Watertown Marblehead and Lynn teams eye post season bids.
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Joe Tarby
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Newton High
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Lynn Classical
Lynn
Massachusetts
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St. John’s Prep
Haverhill High
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Boston College High
Providence Bears
Thanksgiving Day Navy Radio vs Headquarters Grid Clash Anticipated
The Harvard Stadium hosts a big Thanksgiving morning game pitting the Naval Radio team against Headquarters Eleven as both sides seek Eastern supremacy. Rosters blend ex college stars and current standouts with Cannell guiding Headquarters and a strong line featuring Trowbridge FitzGerald Murphy and Carney. Tickets are on sale at multiple local outlets ahead of a 10 30 a m kickoff.
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Polo League Revises Thanksgiving Day Schedule
The American Polo league met to revise the Thanksgiving Day games after Cambridge moved to Lawrence. Lowell and Providence will host both morning and afternoon games with Worcester and Boston also playing in the revised lineup.
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Lawrence
Lowell
Providence
Boston
Quincey
Worcester
Polo Games Tonight at Cambridge and Quincy
Cambridge faces Providence and Quincy travels to Boston in tonight’s polo schedule. Team matchups include Cambridge versus Providence and Quincy versus Boston as officials set the list of early season clashes.
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Providence
Quincy
Boston
Southern Association Leads in Wartime Player Service Record
Chattanooga manager Mike Finn commands the top wartime service list with 11 players in service while Finn works as a railway agent in Little Rock. The Southern Association reports 63 stars on its service flag and notes several others in war welfare work, challenging other leagues to match its record.
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Chattanooga
Mike Finn
Little Rock
F Jones Breaks Silence on Browns Managership
Fielder Jones, once a figurehead in St Louis baseball, ends silence to explain his failure as Browns manager. He discusses his unfinished career and lingering doubts about his leadership during his incumbency on the Mound City beat.
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St. Louis
Browns
Mound City Baseball Writers
Harvard Prep for Brown After Sleepy Tufts and BC
Harvard begins a week of hard practice for the season finale against Brown after quieting Tufts and Boston College. Brown’s score with Dartmouth last Saturday at Braves Field suggests a tough test for the Crimson to end the season undefeated.
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Harvard
Brown
Brunonians
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Harvard Crimson Begin Tough Week Ahead With Scrimmage Focus
Coach Donovan plans a hard morning start and a full week of training with Robert Guild and En sign William B. Snow aiding in refining the eleven. Harvard players are in fine condition after a close struggle with Boston College and game-ready for Providence Bears.
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William B. Snow
Providence Bears
Harvard
Boston College
Crimson
Watertown Captures M V I League Title
The Mystic Valley Interscholastic Football league official standings name Watertown High School as the champion. Melrose Wakefield and Winchester sit tied for cellar, Arlington remains second after a pending Thanksgiving replay between Arlington and Melrose.
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Watertown High
Melrose High
Wakefield
Winchester High
Arlington High Eleven
Melrose
Arlington
Wakefield High
P.C. Watertown High
Arlington High
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