Thanksgiving Day Gridiron Prep Across Local Teams
Local high schools finish a hard day of practice ahead of Thanksgiving Day games. English High under Coach O Reilly and Boston Latin under Coach Maguire ready for tough battles. Somerville High versus Rindge, South Boston High set for Roxbury clash at Locust Street grounds. Captain Harry Moran leads Roxbury at Franklin Field in drills.
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O'Reilly
Dr. Maguire
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Elcock
Tommy Parle
Somerville High
South Boston High
Roxbury High
Locust Street Grounds
Harry Moran
Franklin Field
Eight cylinder Marmon touring car to debut in New York show
The Marmon eight cylinder air cooled touring car, designed with a 90 degree V arrangement and 75 horsepower, will be demonstrated by Nordyke Marmon Co at the Grand Central Palace Automobile Show in New York December 1 to 9. It features a 124 inch wheel base and seating for seven.
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Nordyke- Marmon Company
Indianapolis
Ormond
Jeanette and Johnson Draw in Portland Heavyweight Bout
Joe Jeanette of New York and Jack Johnson fought to a draw in Portland on November 26 as Johnson showed moments of reluctance to finish. In the preliminary, Kid McDonald of Chelsea stopped Eddie Harrigan in the sixth round of ten.
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Joe Jeanette
New York
Jack Johnson
Kid McDonald
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Eddie Harrigan
Wrestling Match in Columbia Sparks Local Interest
Local sportsmen anticipate a key bout at the Columbia arena featuring Young Burlingame of Baltimore the nationally noted champion lightweight and Joe Gilbert the New England champion in their first Boston appearance The bout follows the regular program with no price increase and a large crowd expected if the hometown fighter prevails
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Joe Gilbert
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Sullivan Refusal to Box Sparks Furious Fan Reaction
In Brockton on November 26 the scheduled bout between Dave Deshler and Pete Sullivan sparked one of the stormiest scenes in local sports. Sullivan refused to box due to insufficient purse, drawing outcries from about 300 fans as Referee Stanton Abbott announced the cancellation.
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Dave Deshler
Cambridge
Pete Sullivan
Fall River
Crescent Athletic Club
Sullivan
Stanton Abbott
Harvard Cross Country Team Heads to Princeton Run
The Harvard cross country squad departed yesterday for the intercollegiate meet at Princeton. Captain W. Minot, M. S. Crosby, R. W. Fisher, H. F. Hadden, N. Hedin, W. G. Howard, and H. W. King compete, led by Coach Lathrop. Other entrants include Yale, Princeton, Cornell, Pennsylvania and Columbia.
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H. W. King
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Yale
Cornell
Pennsylvania
Columbia
Larabie Rose Brings High Price At Old Glory Sale
New York, Nov. 26 Eighty horses sold at the day session of the Old Glory sale totaling $16,675 with an average of $208. Larabie Rose, a 7 year old day mare, topped the sale at $900 sold to M. Bruck of New York from Alexander MacClaren of Quebec. Larabie Rose previously set a 2:14 record at Dover, New Hampshire last year.
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Quebec
M. Bruck
Dover
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Dorchester High Alumni Meet Brockton in Thanksgiving Night Clash
A top high school game unfolds at the Dorchester High gym on Thanksgiving night pitting Dorchester High alumni against Brockton High in a high-spirited hoops showdown.
Harvard to reload after Yale defeat and Yale loss
The Harvard football season ends with disappointment after a Yale loss and questions about next year’s lineup. Captain Wendell and Foster, Osborne, Kersberg, Pierce, and Fraser depart. Nourse may fill Frazer’s spot while freshmen Pierce and Brown are key but debarred. Reggie Brown earns praise for effort and leadership, with Rockwell's coaching highlighted as pivotal to Elf victory.
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Andover
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Starr
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Elf
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Reid
Boston Latin School Appeal to Use Disqualified Players Refused
The Boston Latin School athletic heads sought Headmaster Fiske's approval to use seven football players barred for scholarship issues in a holiday game. The appeal failed after Headmaster Casey declined to permit Latin to play the ineligibles, saying the Latin school would forfeit the game if approved.
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John F. Casey
English High School
Boston Latin
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Sweester
Latin School
Casey
English High
Tech Cross Country Team Given Royal Sendoff
About 400 Tech supporters gathered at Back Bay station to bid farewell to the cross country team bound for Princeton for the Intercollegiate race. Captain Callaway surprised the group with a return from a sprained ankle, and the squad included Mik McGregor R J Batchelder E W L Patch H H Howland S M Udale and G H Chapman with Manager Starkweather and Coach Mahan. The students raised a large sum via a pass-the-hat collection before departure.
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Mahan
Dovey Signals Bid to Buy the Boston Nationals
George B. Dovey arrived to seal a purchase of the Boston Nationals. He consulted Fred Tenney and visited lawyer Joslin with deeds in hand. Dovey plans to close soon, with $5000 deposited and remaining funds due by December 1.
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Boston Club
Walcott Mellody bout draws boxing gossip and plans
The Chelsea boxing card Thursday night features Joe Walcott versus Honey Mellody with Langford guiding Walcott’s training. Sam Langford and George Gunther square for fans at Haverhill while Rumford Falls shows boxing interest and Bart Connolly meets Belfield Walcott.
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Jeffries Named Referee For OBrien Burns Title Bout
Tommy Burns and Philadelphia Jack OBrien meet in a 20 round Los Angeles fight with Jeffries as referee and potential successor to the former heavyweight champion. OBrien odds at 10 to 8 as Burns, born Noah Brusso, eyes the title amid Jeffries retirement.
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Philadelphia
Jack O'Brien
Los Angeles
James J. Jeffries
Jeffries
Burns
Noah Brusso
Philadelphian
President Faunce's Plan for Unified College Athletics
President Faunce told Brown students that college football has improved but changes are ahead. He advocates abolishing training tables and desires all games played on college grounds to unify athletics with the student body and raise the college's dignity.
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Providence
R. I
Brown
McGovern and Corbett Set for January Title Bout
After a managers meeting in New York Terry McGovern and Young Corbett agreed to fight not less than 15 rounds in the week ending January. Each side posted a $1000 forfeit and Tim Hurst is named referee with bids to be accepted until December 8.
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Tim Hurst
Burke Decision in Short Bout with Connolly
Billy Burke of Philadelphia won by decision in the third round of a 15 round bout with Bartley Connolly of Portland Maine. Connolly allegedly struck Burke as he rose to his feet after a knockdown.
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Billy Burke
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Local post-season plan eyed amid city rivalries
The proposal to stage next year’s post-season games between local clubs draws mixed hopes. Outside the tailenders, the plan could work, but this year shows how a series between the city’s teams might have become a farce. The Boston Americans have 34 players under reservation, including 11 pitchers.
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Two Denver High Schools Vie For League Title in Basketball Match
A brief note reports that Denver's two high schools will decide a league championship with an extended non tied format. If tied after two halves, a 10 minute rest followed by play continues until a team leads or darkness ends the game.
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