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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1914
Page
9
Army, led by Charley Daly, enters as slight favorite in the annual Army navy clash at Franklin Field. Navy, coached by Howard, seeks a reversal after recent setbacks and hinges on long forward passes by Mitchell and Blodgett as it battles strong Army plays and veterans.
At West Point N Y November 27 two special trains will carry the Army cadets and officers to Philadelphia for the annual Army Navy service game. Sixty two cadets are marching to victory as trainers coaches and attendants have already joined the party leaving today. Lieut Putney will command the garrison until the football party returns Sunday.
Seeded Navy lineup listing players Neyland Harrison Butler and DeRoode O'Hare plus backs and ends. The text appears as a jumbled roster fragment with numerous garbled names and positions.
Harvard's athletics board studies data from team physicians in football crew baseball and track to decide if any athlete may participate in no more than two major sports in a college year. The move could affect Eddie Mahan Tack Hardwick Charlie Brickley and other famed Crimson athletes.
Harvard officials led by Professor Roger I. Lee study the impact of heavy athletics on health and academics. A ruling could curtail multi sport participation, affecting Eddie Mahan Tack Hardwick Charlie Brickley and Tom Enwright, all noted dual or triple sport athletes.
Harvard soccer plans a 3 PM match against Springfield Y M C A after beating Yale last weekend. The first Springfield game ended 4 3 in Harvard favor as they aim to split the Intercollegiate league series with four of six opponents played.
Captain Johnny Evers of the Braves arrives in Boston from Troy for a short visit to address the Mangus Club of Wellesley tonight and attend a football game this afternoon as a noted football fan. He plans to return home after the engagement.
Boston prepares to host a star studded All-Star eleven led by Eddie Mahan against Carlisle Indians at Fenway Park. Proceeds aid the Children's Island Sanitarium on Cat Island Marblehead Harbor as Mayor Curley and city officials attend amid a likely record crowd.
In Cincinnati on November 27, 8 T. Britton owner of the St Louis club said St Louis will go to great lengths for a capable shortstop. He came to see August Herrmann and will stay until tomorrow as Herrmann is away. Britton said no trade is set but is open to reasonable propositions to secure a good shortstop for the St Louis Nationals.
A reflective column compares alibis in baseball and football with coaches striving to motivate players. It predicts football’s growth, notes stadium economics, and recalls the author’s turn to golf after vaudeville. Mike Donlin’s chatter amid golf partners is highlighted.
In an open Harvard Alumni Bulletin letter a Harvard graduate proposes using baseball to prevent war in Europe. He envisions a European league with Berlin Paris London Vienna Antwerp and smaller cities plus Belgrade and Brussels, arguing sports would cool tensions and avert conflict. The Bulletin notes Yale Alumni Weekly echoed the idea with bowls and stadiums as symbols of sportsmanship.
The Dodge Brothers announce their new car with a public welcome in Boston. A 10 am parade from Hotel Somerset will travel Commonwealth Avenue to City Hall for remarks by Mayor James M. Curley. The car will be shown at 753 Boylston Street for several days amid high demand and details on self lubricating springs and refinements.
Alfred De Oro completed his three cushion exhibition at Miah Murray's Imperial rooms with two wins. He defeated Nate Hall 86 to 60 in the afternoon and beat George Carter of the B A A 43 to 50 in a tense evening match.
In New York week ahead, National League likely to reject Federal league pitches after Chicago meeting. The American league already backs a 22 man squad limit, triggering intense resistance from managers led by John McGraw and Boston’s tensions over Bruggy transfer deals.
President Weeghman of the Chicago Federals announced that negotiations for Edward Plank former Athletics star pitcher have ended due to the left handed hurler demanding too large a salary. He would like Plank in a Federal uniform but terms are too strong and negotiations are effectively over.
Sam McVey and Harry Willis, two Negro heavyweight contenders, have been matched for a 20 round bout in New Orleans on December 20, announced today. The event stakes include regional prestige and a potential title contention path.
In Philadelphia on the eve of the Army Navy clash heavy crowds gather as advance units arrive. Forecasts call for rain and colder weather tomorrow afternoon. West Point and Annapolis drill at Franklin Field while coaches temper optimism with caution about relying on season records. Over 23 000 seats allocated to officials and guests with proceeds from Penn seats supporting relief for service families. President Wilson will not attend, but four cabinet members and senior officers are expected.
The Class 4B football team of the Tech School of Architecture defeated Class C11 by 71 to 9 in yesterday's annual game.
Washington manager Griffith announced the release of pitchers Cashion and Willams catcher Wilson infielders Hennings and Holland to the Minneapolis American Association club in exchange for outfielder Henri Rondeau.
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