Critics Split On Top Colleges In Year Of Change
Arthur C comment notes consensus that Cornell Pittsburg and Harvard should lead college football after Harvard’s long dominance. He flags rising interest as competition intensifies. The piece also discusses Joe Higgins Abel Kiviat and Harry Smith with events and reinstatement debates in amateur athletics.
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Cornell
Pittsburg
Harvard
Metropolitan Association
Abel Kiviat
Harry Smith
Kiviat
Smith
Alma Richards
Mel Sheppard
Kiviat-Smith
Jim Sullivan
Duffeys Ports and Boxing Sparks Maine A C Boutrum
Duffeys in town teased a Maine A C bout on December 7 featuring Larry Burns of Lawrence and John Justig of Brooklyn. Greely offered a shot at Matty Baldwin, promising fireworks and a clash with Charlestown Bear Cat as fans brace for another strong card. Glen Warner defends Pittsburg U football fame amid talk of Ned Mahan and Charlie Barrett, noting Jim Thorpe of Carlisle as another great.
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Larry Burns
Lawrence
John Justig
Brooklyn
Maine A. C
Greely
Matty Baldwin
Charlestown
Maine
Glen Warner
Pittsburg University
Warner
Ned Mahan
Harvard
Charlie Barrett
Cornell
Glen
Jim Thorpe
Carlisle
Pooch Donovan Nominated All American Water Boy 1915
Harvard trainer known as Pooch Donovan is named as the leading All American water boy for 1915. He earns praise for speed in delivering cups and water, handling gear, and supporting players under the Haughton system amid the season’s rivals.
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Pooch” Donovan
Harvard
Walter Camp
National Board of Censorship
Pooch
Haughton
Keene
Fitzpatrick
Johnny Mack
Yale
Inaccurate score dispute ends with A close to win
In an argument over a 0 0 football score A's 21 figure beats B's 25. A wins. Also note Frank Gotch defeated George Hackenschmidt to claim the world heavyweight title in Chicago on April 3 1908 after a 2 hour 38 minute bout. Cambridge Rooter argues a touchback should have been ruled.
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Frank Gotch
George Hackenschmidt
Chicago
Hack
Cambridge Rooter
Iin
New York Park for Federals Secures Ground at Lenox and Harlem
Federal league officials announced the New York Federal club will play at a $1,250,000 park site on One Hundred and Forty fifth Street and Lenox Avenue, extending to the Harlem River.
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New York
Federal League
New York Federal Club
One Hundred and Forty Fifth Street
Lenox Avenue
Harlem River
New Major League Park Planned in Harlem River Area
Backers’ names will be held until the annual meeting. The plot spans 183 city lots bounded by 145th Street north, 142nd Street south, Harlem River and Fifth Avenue east, Lenox Avenue west. The field will be the country’s largest major league park with 450 feet to center field and 888 feet to right and left. A postless double tier grandstand for 35 000, with room for 20 000 more, is planned. The site is accessible via Bronx and Manhattan transit. Construction begins immediately with opening planned for April 1916.
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Forty-fifth Street
Forty-second Street
Harlem River
Fifth Avenue
Lenox Avenue
Bronx
Manhattan
Flynn of Peabody Defeats Al Nelson in Ten Round Fight
Eddie Flynn of Peabody outlasted Battling Al Nelson of Manchester at the Rockingham A C in Portsmouth New Hampshire. The bout went the full ten rounds with Flynn scoring a first round knockdown but Nelson surviving to the final bell amid a hot back and forth contest. Two other fights on the card.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Eddie Flynn
Peabody
al Nelson
Manchester
Rockingham A. C
Flynn
Nelson
Jimmy Burke
Foxboro
Finney Boyle
al Delmont
Mike Glover
Ted ‘Kid’ Lewis
Atlas
Teddy Murphy
Sammy Stern
Charley Byers
George Alger
Joe White
Young Jasper
Stern
Alger
White
Lewis
Glover
Middlesex Hunt Plans Return to Lincoln After New York Trip
The Middlesex Hunt led by Alexander H. Higginson has hunted in New York State for the past month and will return to Lincoln soon. A good hunt was reported from New York by the Middlesex huntsmen. Many horses and hounds were taken to New York for the expedition.
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Lincoln
Middlesex Hunt
Alexander H. Higginson
New York State
New York
Middlesex
Dodge Bros. First Anniversary Event in Boston Draws Crowds
Charles S. Henshaw led a Boston gathering marking the first anniversary of Dodge Brothers cars. Private owners teamed up to stage a large, successful celebration with widespread participation and positive notices.
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Dodge Bros
Boston
Charles S. Henshaw
Parade of Dodge Cars Opens Festivities at Beacon Street
A parade of over 100 Dodge cars, led by mounted police and a Ninth Regiment Military Band, showcased artistically decorated vehicles. An original 30 foot submarine on a touring car chassis named Preparedness won best novelty. Awards went to Miss Dorothy Blake and Bertram Brewer for ladies and men categories. Colleges from Lasell, Wellesley, Harvard, Tufts and more joined, with Mayor Curley reviewing at City Hall. Rain followed but attendees pressed on with luncheon and later moving pictures at Keith's.
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Beacon
Arlington Streets
Ninth Regiment
Henshaw
W. S. Blake
Dorothy Blake
Bertram Brewer
Lasell
Wellesley
Harvard
Holy Cross
Simmons
Boston Qoollege
Tufts
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Beacon Hill
State House
School Street
City Hall
Curley
Washington Street
Bromfield
Tremont
Boylston
Huntington
Massachusetts Avenues
Boylston Street
Henshaw Motor Company
Lenox
George S. Phelps
Dodge Bros. Company
Phelps
Detroit
Mr. Henshaw
Mr. Day
New England
Keith’s
Pirates Star Max Carey Tops NL Stolen Base List
In the matter of stolen bases the National League speed merchants show a marked fall off. Max Carey of the Pirates leads with 86 steals. George Burns who led in 1914 with 62 thefts managed 27 last season.
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Speed Merchants
Max Carey
Pirates
George Burns
Coffey Knocks Gunboat Out at Madison Square Garden
Jim Coffey the Irish heavyweight knocked out Gunboat Smith in the fourth round at Madison Square Garden in New York tonight. Coffey advances in the bout as Smith falls in the fourth round marking a decisive win for Coffey.
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New York
Jim Coffey
Gunboat Smith
Madison Square Garden
Burial of Semi Pro Baseball Player Harry Burrell
Harry Burrell a well known semi professional baseball player from South Braintree was buried yesterday at St Francis Church. He died Friday as the result of injuries sustained in a game three years earlier. High mass was said by Rev James J Mc Morrow with former teammates serving as pallbearers.
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Harry Burrell
St. Francis’ Church
South Braintree
James J. McMorrow
Burrell
White Sox
Braintree
Seven of 25 Officers From Massachusetts Navy Militia
The adjutant general’s office announced that 25 officers passed the naval militia board exam in Washington. Seven were from the Massachusetts naval militia, including Lt Cmdr J T Nelson and Lt W W Ramsay among others.
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Adjutant General's Office
Naval Militia Board
Secretary of the Navy
Washington
Massachusetts Naval Militia
Massachusetts
J. T. Nelson
J. C. Nowes
J. W. Flannery
F. H. Richardson
F. C. Wright
G. E. Butler
Concord to Host Postseason Football: Varsity vs Second Team
November 23 report notes a third game added this week. The Concord High School varsity team will play the second team tomorrow at 3 15 p m on the Concord playground. The contest follows two other scheduled games this week.
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Concord
Concord High School
Lexington and Arlington Girls Field Hockey to clash at Spy Pond
Lexington High School girls field hockey, the state champions, may meet Arlington High School in a return game at Spy Pond Athletic Field if arrangements satisfy both teams. Arlington plans to decide Wednesday afternoon.
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Lexington
Lexington High School
Arlington High School
Spy Pond
Arlington
Brown 1916 Class to Lose Key Football Players
Providence R I date November 29 when the class of 1916 graduates Brown University will lose five varsity football players who helped defeat Yale and Carlisle Indians 39 to 3. Two backfield men and three linemen depart.
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Providence
R. IL
Brown University
Yale
Carlisle Indians
Brown Mourns Losses as 1916 Captain to Graduates
The article lists Brown University football seniors leaving after the season Captain Andrews Ormsby Staff Maxwell Saxton McBee Bailey and two others. It notes their key positions and performances and forecasts a strong remaining nucleus for a 1916 team under Coach Robinson with captaincy likely going to Ray Ward Ken Sprague Wally Wade or Jimmy Murphy.
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Saxton
McBee
Bailey
Ray Ward
Sprague
Farnum
Wade
Weeks
Abbott
Butner
G. Lewis
S. Ward
Pollard
Purdy
Murphy
Jemail
Devine
Hillhouse
Prosser
Frazer
Princeton Soccer Team Beats Cornell Four Goals to None
Princeton, N J November 29 The Princeton soccer team defeated Cornell today four goals to none.
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Princeton
N. J
Cornell
Boxing Rivalries and Amateur Meets Hit Boston Scene
Eddie Mack negotiates a Cotton versus Flynn bout as Boston fans crave a showdown. Maine A C. eyes Kenny, Cotton draws Maine interest. amateur bouts in 125 and 135 pounds under St Patrick Society. Atlas A A. hosts December 11 events with 195, 140, 158 classes. Glover Lewis and Smith Chip matchups excite crowds.
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St. Patrick T. A. Society
D. J. Driscoll
Ward Street
Brockton
B. A
G. W. Brown
Charges Against U S Sailor Detained on Theft Claim
George Flanigan of New York is detained at the Charles street jail on $1000 bond to answer on December 3. Sailor George Miller of the U S S Salem reports seeing Flanigan with his arm through a Washington street window and later hiding among packing cases near Blackstone street before Miller alerted a police officer.
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George Flanigan
New York
Charles Street
George Miller
U. S
Salem
Miller
Navy Yard
Flanigan
Washington Street
Hanover Street
Blackstone Street
Dorchester Catholic League Holds Annual Dance
The Dorchester Catholic League held its annual dance at Bloomfield Hall Dorchester last night. Mayor Curley presented prizes and cups for the league championship and individual play. J Paul Canty, league president, oversaw the affair.
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Dorchester Catholic League
Bloomfield Hall
Dorchester
Curley
J. Paul Canty
Dorchester Knights of Columbus Reunion Noted in Dorchester
The Dorchester Council Knights of Columbus celebrated its sth anniversary at the Columbus Club Dorchester with about 400 attendees. National advocate Hon Joseph C Pelletier and city schoolhouse commissioner William J Hennessey spoke brief addresses.
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Dorchester
Knights of Columbus
Columbus Club
Greater
Boston
Joseph C. Pelletier
William J. Hennessey
Seventeen Chinese Fined in Suffolk County Gaming Raid
Seventeen Chinese men were fined $130 each after being arrested in a Sunday raid for gaming. The two minute court proceeding with Judge Cohen occurred in the police Court, aiding the Suffolk County treasury.
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Cohen
Suffolk County
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