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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1918
Page
15
Boston College football players welcomed stars returning from Camp Lee training as they prepare for Saturday's clash with Tufts at Alumni Field. The piece notes wartime sports talk, league politics, and figures like Taft and Frazee shaping baseball's future amid ongoing debates.
Reports say Harvard service eleven caused friction with BC players over blame on a single starter. Urban and Brawley sidelined by injuries with possible return for last game. Corrigan, Collins and Morrissey may bolster BC as Hannon and Ryan miss afternoon action. Medford College expected stronger test than last season’s 20 to 0 loss.
Phil de C Ball president of the St Louis American League club says he did not endorse Harry Frazee and Harry Hempstead's plan to appoint former President Taft as a One Man National Commission. He notes Frazee lacks authority and says league policy changes will wait for the December meeting.
The article argues gilt bands on cigars are unnecessary and that C C A cigar, a longtime New England favorite, relies on taste rather than branding. It notes rising sales as merit wins over flashy packaging.
Harvard coach Pooch Donovan drilled the team in the open and aerial game after Boston College scored on a forward pass. Newton players executed three passes, while Captain Daley coached ends to bolster defense. The Crimson aim to prepare for Brown next Saturday in the Stadium with Hoffman back in action.
Pittsburg Nov 2-5 Lieutenant Joseph Duff former Princeton guard and all American was killed in action in France Oct 10 according to word received by relatives. He graduated from Princeton in 1912 and coached the Princeton University team that fall and the University of Pittsburgh elevens in 1913 and 1914. He went to France as a private in a machine gun company.
Boston’s Hub roller polo team edged Providence 6 5 in a dramatic late surge led by Captain Jeans. The Arena crowd witnessed a tense finish with Worcester and Lawrence losses noted, while Lowell and Providence standings flickered in the Polo League.
Medford High announces a postseason football game against the High School of Commerce this Saturday December 7 after Thanksgiving Day contests. Coach Ralph Kendall confirmed the matchup and both teams will play regardless of Thanksgiving results.
In a three period polo match Boston trailed 5 1 at the start of the final 15 minute period. Jason sparked a comeback with goals and assists while Connolly and Maxwell anchored Boston defense. Quincy prevailed 6 to 5 as Williams scored the decisive late point and Connolly tallied 89 stops despite heavy Boston pressure.
Lawrence edged Providence 3-2 with Hardy delivering the deciding long drive. Thompson scored just after the final bell as Lawrence’s defense limited Providence’s offense through the early stages. Scoring notes show Williams and Hardy contributing in the periods with key stops and fouls recorded.
The basketball team of the receiving ship at Boston aims to schedule matches with top state teams. Interested squads should contact Ensign J. A. Taylor of the Naval Overseas Transportation Service at Commonwealth Pier, Boston, for Thanksgiving afternoon or night games.
Commerce must beat Dorchester High at Braves Field Thursday morning to claim the Boston city championship as Medford High aims to topple Malden High for the Suburban league crown. Medford seeks the Suburban title by defeating Malden, while a Malden win would secure the championship.
Mitchell Military Boys School football closed its season with an 18 to 6 victory over Wilmington High. After a 6-6 tie, Josselyn and Cragin scored in the final quarter, with Wilcox adding a Mitchell TD and Buck scoring for Wilmington.
Undaunted by last Saturdays trim in New York the Naval Radio football team will begin regular practice this morning for the Big Thanksgiving game with the Headquarters eleven in the Stadium. The squad was held off yesterday due to missing uniforms but key tappers are in good shape and suffered no major injuries from the Princeton game. Danskin had a broken nose but otherwise the players escaped harm.
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