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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1905
Page
3
The article reports that Harvard football will not comment on the future of the game while agitation continues. Coaches claim they will speak after further thought, believe the current wave will pass, and argue that open play risks more injury. They note most fatalities occur in younger, less prepared players.
The piece presents photographs showing rough football plays from Harvard Yale and other games. Walter Camp and others discuss injury causes mass plays and propose rule changes like 10 yards in three downs and harsher penalties to reduce danger while keeping the game. A Harvard coach and Dr Brayton weigh in on open play and reform.
We advocate proper tailoring over mere appearance. Boston Made blends quality tailoring with low prices to win loyal customers. Mens suits and overcoats from 10 dollars, new gloves and neckwear for the festival, and evening suits and tuxedos as a specialty.
All American Tom Shevlin of Yale plans service to his college and country while rumors tie him to Miss Elizabeth Sherley of Louisville. He is described as Yale’s most versatile athlete across multiple sports and may marry in coming months.
A tipsy culinary note claims Hub Punch makes mince pies tastier and easier to digest. It recommends one bottle per ten pounds of stock and urges cooks to try the product for noticeable improvement.
Boxing fans from Boston and nearby towns will travel to Gloucester for the Baldwin versus Cornell bout. Cornell, a former national 125-pound champion and recent draw with Kenney, is tipped to challenge Matty Baldwin who is nearing championship form. Referee Jack Sheehan will preside as the 8 pm program includes a 4 pm prelim.
Gaelic games by the Knights of St Brendan scheduled for Thanksgiving at the National league grounds corner Columbus avenue and Walpole street. Football entrants include Boyle OReillys Kickhams Emeralds and Boston Rangers with hurdlers Wolftones Kickhams and Young Irelands.
Dorchester on Thanksgiving Day features a gala program at the Franklin field speedway. In the forenoon the Dorchester Gentlemen's Driving Club marks the quarter mile track's first anniversary since public opening. No championships are slated, but several events promise close, exciting races.
The Michigan A. C. of Dorchester will play three games tomorrow. In the morning they face Dakota A. C. football, in the afternoon they take on Monadnock A. C. baseball, and in the evening they travel to Somerville for a Foster class five basketball game.
At Bennings track conditions slowed favorites in opening events. Azella won first, Akbar claimed the second, and Komoka took the third as Freebooter Royal Scot Nutcracker and Andrew Mack were upset by the heavier going.
The Army and Navy clash this afternoon at 3 at the South End grounds with Fort Strong soldiers facing Missouri tackles. Commandant Snow and Captain Pendleton attend with delegations from the New York and Illinois battleships. Captain Jones leads the sailors, famed for top baseball form, in a rivalry second only to West Point Annapolis.
City Point Catholic Association faces Holy Cross in tomorrow’s football game with Leo Leary likely at end. Holy Cross lineup includes Rudderham McDonough OToole Conti ODonnell Scanlan. City Point counters with Gene Sullivan Tufts Billy Sullivan Hatton Bowers McDonald Dartmouth.
On Thanksgiving Day at Park Square Roller Skating Rink a mile race pits W. Stinson, holder of 14 to 50 mile records, against Albert Gookson, England’s mile and half mile champion roller skater. The event offers a $100 purse and features the rink’s famed large facilities.
The description highlights an indoor track built for four laps to the mile, aiming to give skaters and spectators a clear view from all seating areas.
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