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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1922
Page
17
Boston College and Georgetown meet at Braves Field at 2 p m in a pivotal gridiron clash with Catholic championship implications. Exendine’s Georgetown seeks a win to counter early losses, while Boston College aims to prove form after past defeats. Notable matchups include Darling versus Flavin in a rare kicking duel and key returns from Darling, Keahane, and Billage.
Several thousand Yale students packed the Yale Bowl for a final send off before tomorrow's game. Harvard, delayed by a late train, failed to secure secret practice as Yale's Yalensians cleared the stadium after the yell.
Boston College and Georgetown field a strong line in a key game with Comerford O Connell Kozlowski Paten Sheehan Sullivan Thompson Comstock Adams Lowe Kenyon Malley and Alums poised. Veterans Elberry Donahue plus guard pair Sheehan Thompson face two tough BC tackles. Alumni events preceded the match with mass meetings at Bellevue and American House.
Boston Elevated Railway announces early start for fans to Braves Field and Fenway Park. Dudley street cars run every 3 to 5 minutes from 12:30 p m to 2 p m. Park street service adds two minute trains from 12 noon to 6 p m for game day access.
A fragmented schedule line lists games including Waltham versus Newton at Newton ville St Johns Prep at Somerville Commerce at Fitchburg CatholHe High Pennsylvania St James Haverhill Concord at Lowell Wakefield at Lexington Swampscott versus Revere Chelsea at Winthrop Peabody at Lynn Classic at Lewiston Me at Haverhill Charlestown at Gloucester New Bedford at Taunton Ulney at Brockton Anvers at New Bedford Needham at Milford Wegen at Framingham Wellesley at Belmont.
Both Dartmouth-Brown at Fenway Park and Boston College Georgetown at Braves Field are scheduled to start at 2 o'clock today. Anticipate unprecedented congestion on auto routes and tunnels, and plan to reach seats well before the opening whistle.
The Boston University football team, in good shape for a key afternoon clash at Tufts Oval against Hillside, showcases sharp scrimmage work and full varsity fitness. Coach Whelan reports strong practice and readiness for the last game of the season.
Captain Henry Tonry leads the backfield at fullback for his final game. Gordon Cochran and Norman Williamson share halfback duties, with Waldo Worcester calling signals. Cochran handles most kicking and passing roles, while Levenson anchors the pivot with Fanger and French as guards. Koplow and Miller at tackles, Wheeler and Harris at ends. Back Bay collegeioners won last year Ss to 7 and seek another victory at the Oval.
Malden High coach Jack Macdonald plans a rest day to view the Harvard Yale game and have his squad primed for the Medford clash on Thanksgiving. He noted in a Caseys banquet that no Malden players missed a game due to injuries in 11 fall games and urged fans to attend to back the team.
Nov 24 AP reports Harvard and Yale face off in the Yale Bowl for football’s premier annual clash. A record attendance is expected with 76,000 ticket holders. France’s Georges Clemenceau attends, while the Tiger team from Princeton has defeated both rivals this season.
Ingraham holds a 202 to 179 lead over St. James after day two of a three day pocket billiard contest at the Boston YMCA rooms. High runs show Ingraham at 40 and St. James at 27 as the event concludes tonight.
Dartmouth and Brown meet at Fenway Park this afternoon for their 17th gridiron duel. Brown holds a slight edge, while Dartmouth misses Neidlinger, a key blocker for Mike Gulian. Coaches Robinson and Cannell express cautious confidence as both squads arrive in good condition for the battle.
Dartmouth underdog as coaches and alumni rally behind the team at Fenway Park. Historic rivals Brown and Dartmouth have met since 1893 with Brown leading 234 to 180. The game starts at 2 pm amid crowd congestion and nearby Georgetown BC at the same hour.
The Waltham Watch City visits Newton for a city showdown in a long standing rivalry. Coach Jack Leary has rebuilt the Waltham lineup, boosting depth and fighting spirit as Lawrey at quarterback leads a strong attack against Newton’s line featuring Johnson Ryall and Bowen at key spots. Newton counters with sturdy ends and tackles, a sharper defense, and an offense guided by Bowen, Koehler and captain Koehler seeking to repeat recent objective wins. The game promises a fierce contest with betting and fan support running high as both sides aim for supremacy in the Suburban league clash.
Philadelphia November 24 Army and Navy prepare for tomorrow's big game at Franklin Field. Major Charles Daly and Bob Folwell coach the teams as 50,000 fans watch the rivalry renew here for the first time since 1914.
Army plans to end Navy’s string of wins as the rivals meet after five recent games in New York where Navy took three of the last five. Captain Fritz Breidster cites confidence in the Army line and tells of hopes to swing the series this year amid betting odds mid six to one.
Amherst College students award football letters to 18 men at a morning meeting. Recipients include Captain Williams Adams Beaney Clapp Davis Hill Jim son Jones Kyle Lamberton Leete Mail Reusswig Sylvester Wilcox Vail Manager Gibson and Assistant McClintock.
The Tufts student body and team prepare for an afternoon game on the oval as Jumbo eleven hosts Ceach Whelan's fast and heavy B. WU squad in a key match.
A mass meeting at Goddard Chanel mobilizes Tufts supporters with Coach Eddie Casey and Captain Russo urging strong backing. About 800 Boston rooters join the R O T C band as Tufts, four games above .500 under Casey, faces the Back Bay team, aiming to improve after a win over M A C. Key players Red arrest, Tutts veteran tackle, Chandonett, Eddie Cooke, and Joe Hughes are set to start or be available as needed.
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