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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1907

Page

8

Yale Tech Lead Intercollegiate Cross Country Preview

Eight colleges compete in the ninth annual intercollegiate cross country run at Princeton. Yale, Cornell, Pennsylvania and Columbia are highlighted by star runners and veterans. Tech sails from Back Kay Bale to Princeton amid cheers, aiming to contend for top honors.

Princeton Tech Captain Howland H. R. Callaway B. L. Gimson Co. S. Clapp C. L. Bachelor R. Ellis Cornell Pennsylvania Captain Jones Haskins Columbia Yale Harvard Magic Wesley Vernon Whiteley Jones Ralph Campbell Syracuse Kay Bale University of Pennsylvania

Facts About Edward Coy Yale's Great Fullback

Edward Coy of Yale is a nineteen year old fullback listed as six feet tall and 193 pounds from New Haven Conn class of 1909. He is described as an All American back with notable punting ability averaging 38 11 13 yards in the Harvard game along with strengths as a sprinter, strong man and broad jumper.

Edward Coy YALE New Haven Conn Vatle Harvard George Foster Sanford Coy Sanford Cov Hill Teddy Teddy Roosevelt, Jr Teddy, Jr Young 'Keesesit

Edward Coy Yale Star of 1900s Gridiron Recalled in Heritage

The article traces annual football standouts from Yale and other schools, highlighting 19 year old Edward Coy of Yale as the season’s top talked about player. It covers Coy’s leadership, kicking, plunging runs, and endurance, comparing him to earlier legends and noting his size, agility, and striking resemblance to Blondy Croydon.

College Heffelfinger Yale Newhall Harvard MecChing Hinkey Butterworth Brooke Pennsylvania Brink Thorne Princeton George Woodruff King’’ Ichelley Charlie Daly Poe Perry Hale Oliver Cutts Wdgar Glass de Witt Eckersall Chicago Roome Niallback Francis Burr Qiarvard Edward Coy Coy Boston Wylie Philbin

Massachusetts Auto Law Reversed in Municipal Court

Judge Duff acquits William H. Sullivan after challenging the 1907 auto law requiring annual registration. Sullivan argued the later August expiry voided prior registrations. court discharge follows trial with Sullivan found not guilty of operating an unregistered car.

Massachusetts Duff William H. Sullivan Washington Street Boston Sullivan Clarence W. Rowley

Walthour and Darragon Due in Boston Tonight

Bobby Walthour the great southern cycle rider and Louis Darragon the French crack behind the motors are expected to arrive in Boston tonight. The steamer from Europe is due in New York this morning and both riders will join the bicycle colony at Park Square garden. Darragon will race pace against Hugh MacLean at Park Square track Thanksgiving night while Walthour plans six day grind in New York and may compete in the professional sprint. Frank Kramer is listed as starter and Nat Butler has bought a sprint wheel for the handicap event.

Bobby Walthour Great Southern Louis Darragon Boston Europe New York Park Square Garden Darragon Hugh MacLean Park Square Track Walthour Frank Kramer Nat Butler

Cy Young Offered Army Coaching Post After Christmas

Boston’s Cy Young, famed pitcher, was courted by a West Point captain to join the academy after Christmas to coach Army players in pitching and batting to better challenge Harvard, Yale and other season rivals on the Hudson.

Cleveland Cy Young Boston West Point Hudson Army Harvard Yale

Reflections on football, monopolies, and classic rivalries

A fragmented survey notes faint sounds of reflection ending as undertakers seek work. It argues New Haven harbors a football monopoly, Harvard Yale remain dominant as a yearly classic, and mentions Carlisle and Chicago University diets. It ends with advice on point scoring and game strategy.

New Haven

Clews Wins Two Of Three In Customs League Matching

Clews won two of three against Stone and Downer in the Old South sailors league play last night. Scores show Stone & Downer at 498 425 4553 1258.

Adams Square EB. M. Sprague Company Childs Sleeper E M. Sprague Co Childs, Sleeper K. Dorr Beef Co Fletcher Son Central Market K Clark Federal Emerson Roslindale North Shore North Shore Ee Stone & Downer Old South Sailers Clews Lee Stone & Downer

Boxing Gossip and Local Wrestling Clash Talk

A mix of boxing commentary notes the San Francisco police captain ordering Referee Roche to stop O Neil vs Moran before a knockout and criticizes past bouts. It references Papke, Waghey, Connolly, and Chelsea matches, then shifts to Donohue vs Quill with Boston area fans predicting a tough bout and intents to challenge.

San Francisco Roche O'Neil Moran Harry Tenny Neil Philadelphia Bill Papke Connally Papke Waghey Connolly Chelsea Young Donohue Roxbury Tommy Quill Cooper Club New England Donohue Brockton Tommy Quill

Carlisle Not to Play Brown in Providence Thanksgiving

Carlisle Indians in poor condition after Saturday's game with Chicago. Brown management wished to schedule Carlisle for Thanksgiving in Providence but Carlisle declined due to a grueling schedule and weak prospects after the Dartmouth loss.

Carlisle Brown Providence Carlisle Indians Chicago Redskins Dartmouth Robinson Indians

All America football teams named by multiple voters

Selections flood in from Harvard Yale Princeton and others for All America positions. Notable picks include Grant Harvard at centre Biglow Yale at tackle Wendell Harvard at halfback and Dillon Harvard at quarterback with numerous parallel lists from Dartmouth Princeton Penn and Brown sides.

Grant Harvard Biglow Yale Wendell Kennedy Dartmouth Wister Princeton Burr Carlisle Goebel Dillon Mayhew Brown Coy Watson Coleman Lynn Mass Alcott McDonald Rourke Cornell Zeigler Pennsylvania T. Jones Harves Starvard Brides I Wibsack McCormick Harry Greer Manchester N. H Exendine Draper Harlan Wullback—Coy J. P. Smith Boston Bigiow Thompson Ziegler Dwyer Mt. Pleasant Indians Marks Samuel Kincaid

1907 Football Season Sees Few Fatalities

The 1907 football season ends with remarkably few fatalities, nine players dying from injuries. Most deaths occurred on noncollege teams. the trend is attributed to new rules and better training emphasizing safety for physically fit players.

Philadelphia Army Navy William O’brien Cortlandt N. Y Zanesville High School Denison University Walter C. Albrecht Chicago Arthur Cope Salida Ohio Leadville Richard S. Evans Tfillsboro Wooster College Western Reserve Univeristy Cleveland Robert A. Litz Jersey City New Dorp Staten Island

South Boston Faces Big Football Contest on Locust Street

Preparations mount for Thursday's big game at Locust street grounds between Knights of Columbus and City Point Catholic Club. Officials include McCormack, Johnny Glaze, and Dan Hurley. Players hail from Princeton, Dartmouth, Tufts, Vermont, and New England, with Jimmy Connolly to watch.

Locust Street Grounds South Boston Knights of Columbus City Point Catholic McCormack Princeton Johnny Glaze Dartmouth Dan Hurley Starvard Bucky O'Neil Kinnaly Vermont Jim Hurley Johnny Ford New England Jim Hatton Dunn Tufts Sheehy Murphy Mechanic Arts Carey and Joy Ed Whiting Fred Cole Billy ,Moran Upham Nourse Watt Deshon Jimmy Connolly

Bradley Stays In Cleveland For 1908 Season

Cleveland Ohio November 25 Officials affirmed Bradley will remain with the team next season. He has regained form and will hold third base for the Naps in 1908. Flick and Stovall seek trades as management moves to part with them if possible.

Cleveland Bradley New York Naps Flick Stovall

Auto race idea links New York to Paris via continents

The Mafin plans a transcontinental motor race from New York to Paris passing Chicago Alaska the Bering Strait Siberia and Russia following the Pekin Paris event.

Paris Pekin Mafin New York Chicago Alaska Bering Straits Siberia Russia

Favorites win at Benning on heavy track

Benning racing on a heavy track sees three favorites finish first. Yaddo, a long shot, wins the opening handicap easily while Economy secures the steeplechase and Berkeley takes the closing handicap, both walkovers for the favored runners.

Benning Yaddo Berkeley

Tigers Want Michigan Game Opponent to Arrange Two-Year Deal

Princeton seeks a two-year schedule with Michigan after Pennsylvania’s strong reception in the West. If Michigan avoids joining Western conference plans, it could book games with Princeton and Pennsylvania, securing a major eastern home game and another big east date.

Princeton N. J Pennsylvania Tigers Michigan Wolverines

Amateur skaters compete at Park Square rink tomorrow

A large entry of amateur roller skaters from Haverhill Lowell Lawrence Brockton Providence Bath Wal tham Quincy and other New England cities will race at Park Square rink after the surface is cleared around 10 o clock.

Park Square Haverhill Lowell Lawrence Brockton Providence Bath Waltham Quincy New England

Bay State Automobile Association Dinner Planned

The Bay State Automobile Association holds a dinner at their clubhouse on Dartmouth Street Saturday evening at 6 30. Afterward a smoke talk at Hotel Oxford will feature addresses by W E McClintock Highway Commission chairman H D Crowley attorney at law and L R Speare club president.

Bay State Automobile Association Dartmouth Street Hotel Oxford W. EE. McClintock Highway Commission H. D. Crowley L. R Speare Club

1908 Baseball First Basemen Shakeup Across Teams

The 1908 season will shift first basemen as Tenney and Dan McGann move on from the Nationals and Giants. Unglaub likely finishes in Boston while quakers Reds and St Louis seek new reads. Hughey Jennings aims to return to Baltimore to practice law. Elberfeld signs with the Highlanders for a potential extra thousand. Joe Garrity cost the Highlanders about 200 per inning. Reg Beecher and Dan Brouthers figures touted as stars. An indoor league forms in Denver to feed locals year round.

Tenney Boston Nationals Dan McGann Giants Unglaub Boston Philadelphia Quakers Reds St. Louis New York Highlanders Joe Garrity

Yale Victory Motivated by Prayer Sayings

Yale quarterback Tad Jones and Tonny Stage credit prayer for strength before games. Stage prayed before every game as Yale pitcher, and Jones, Yale captain and YMC A secretary, notes renewed vigor after prayer. Yale Daily News praises the champion eleven and thanks Coach Knox, Captain Biglow, the team, substitutes, managers, and staff.

Jones Sheffield Scientific School Yale Yale Daily News New Haven Conn Tad

Thanksgiving Day 100 and 110 Pound Teams Schedule

City matches set for Thursday with 100 pound teams from Dorchester South Boston and other areas. Lincoln A A Rambler A C Hercules A A Madison A C Tremont A C and Lawrence Centurys listed with home games and full or liberal guarantees. Names and addresses of organizers include J Stevens J Quin lan J A Boyle R Boutlier HH E Steele Thomas Foley and Francis Bowen.

Dorchester R. Boutlier Lewis Street Lynn Madison A. C E. Steele Tremont Street Charlestown Tremont A. C J. EF. Murphy Registry of Deeds Cambridge Lawrence Liberal Guarantee Thomas Foley North Bennet Street Boston

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