BC Set For Holy Cross Clash After Final Hard Practice
Boston College completed its last hard practice at Alumni Field under Coach Brickley. The squad worked two hours focusing on offense and defense, rehearsing Holy Cross plays, punting, catching punts, and forward passing. Substitutes and backs also practiced kicking at Fenway Park before tomorrow's game.
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Price Rise for Hudson Super-Six Ahead
Gossip notes the Hudson Super-Six price will advance on December 1 as Henley-Kimball Company books large forward orders at current prices. The Bay State golf team drops a bird prize citing turkey costs, preferring a limousine instead. Chandler buildings in Cleveland prep 200000 sq ft of space with early construction. R. E. Taylor Corp moves into new St Paul Street building. Oldsmobile fall show draws strong business.
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Cornell Last Scrimmage Before Penn Game in Philadelphia
Cornell football completed its final scrimmage in Atlantic City as it prepares for Thursday’s showdown with Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Captain fullback Lucien Muller narrowly escaped serious injury when a bullet shattered a railroad car window and lodged in the seat behind him.
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Army and Colgate loom in late season football frame
Army coach Charley Daly stakes claim to the college title as the cadets post a nine win season. Colgate faces Brown in a key game with the Brunonians favored but Brown viewed as dangerous. Yale figures and Tad Jones move to curb interviews while Mike Sweeney's role in Yale players’ academic eligibility remains debated.
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Harvard Urged Freshman Cross Country Race Idea
Al Shrubb advocates Harvard add an Interscholastic Freshman cross country race similar to Cornell Dartmouth and others. He predicts Harvard may follow suit next season as Yale players contend Colgate should beat Brown and Colgate in matchups.
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O'Connor Jump Measured Toe to Heel Not From Takeoff
In dispute over Peter O'Connor's 24 feet 11 3/4 inches broad jump the Irish method measured toe to heel, not from a takeoff. The record shows toe to heel measurement. The query also references Harvard Yale results and runners who posted 300 yards in under 20 seconds, noting Hutchins and Donaldson as prior European marks.
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Close 12-round bout stirs Boston boxing chatter
A Philadelphia boxer Jackie Clarke and Buffalo’s Al Rogers likely drew in Pittsfield after a tight 12-round fight. Rogers eyes New England middleweight bouts from Boston base while Smith’s stable targets Kem Salsbury and Tom Lee. Boxing notes also mention St Patrick’s Society meet and upcoming Dec 5 bout prep at Grand Opera House with Levinsky, plus management moves involving Nate Lewis and Charley White entourage.
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Willard Not Signed Yet In Possible Championship Match
Tex Rickard after a final conference with heavyweight champion Jess Willard said no definite term binding the champion to a bout had been reached. He would not reveal the potential opponent or location, but expected an announcement within a month as plans progressed.
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Tex Rickard
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Jess Willard
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Pershing Chicago Captain Elected for 1917 Football Team
Frank E. Pershing of Chicago, nephew of Major General John J. Pershing, was named captain of the University of Chicago football eleven for 1917. Pershing, a quarterback, has one more year of eligibility.
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Frank E. Pershing
John J. Pershing
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Salaries of American League Players Cut After War
Chicago November 28 B B Johnson president of the league announced salaries of baseball players in the American league signed at high figures to retain them during the war with the Federal league will be sharply reduced.
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Baseball Deal Aims to Cut Costs and Ensure Fair Returns
President Johnson says the Federal league conflict was extravagant and next season’s operation costs will be trimmed. He pledges no renewal of high salary war contracts and a fair new contract at the American league meeting on December 1 for players and club owners.
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Harvard Ice Team Sets Season Here with 50 Candidates
Harvard announces its ice hockey season with 50 candidates at a Varsity Club meeting. Coach Winsor Captain Johnny Morgan and Dr. Channing Frothingham outline plans as 1940s Crimson hockey aims to sustain its on ice supremacy. Captain Morgan Tommy Thacher George Percy Murray Taylor and goalie J I Wylde return from last year’s squad with many others vying for spots. Practice at the Arena starts December 4, with immediate indoor sessions replacing previous years’ schedule.
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George Percy
Murray Taylor
Second hole in one at Pinehurst follows Abel Denham feat
Pinehurst North Carolina November 28 Abel Denham, a 14 year old schoolboy, earlier made a hole in one at Pinehurst. Today J R Bowker of Woodland Club aced the blind 11th on the No 1 course in 4 masked pitch. Par 3 distance 153 yards. Previous Pinehurst holes in one last season were on No 2 ninth by Phil Carter and James Wilson of Youngstown.
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Maine football dates announced for championship series
The Maine championship football dates for 4917 were set for October 20, 27 and November 3. Bowdoin defends against Colby at Waterville while Bates meets Maine at Orono. The schedule has Bates vs Colby at Waterville and Maine vs Bowdoin at Brunswick on November 8.
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Malden High Field Purchase Discussed by Athletic Board
The Malden High School Athletic Board weighs buying the Malden Field owned by a corporation. A plan to raise funds from residents is under discussion ahead of a likely vote at Monday night’s meeting. Charles R. Doyle urges public donations to secure the field for the boys. Boston School of Physical Education and Radcliffe College played a field hockey game on Radcliffe grounds, Radcliffe winning 6 to 1 in Cambridge.
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Radcliffe Wins Game Outplayed and Outgeneralled
Radcliffe clinched a decisive win as opponents failed to match its pace and strategy. The team's disciplined defense and sharp scoring surged past rivals, securing the victory in a dominant performance.
Arlington and Malden Girls Field Hockey Clash at Spy Pond
Arlington High School and Malden High School girls meet this afternoon at Spy Pond Athletic Field Arlington. Arlington will be captained by Miss Helen Hadley and Malden by Miss Mildred Kellogg in the season opener.
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Arlington Alumni Meet Winchester in Thanksgiving Game
The annual Thanksgiving football game features Arlington High School alumni versus Winchester High School Alumni tomorrow in Winchester. Both teams expect a competitive match as former players clash on the field for the community event.
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Winchester High School
Winchester
Knights Open Intercouncil Tourney Across Four Councils
The Knights of Columbus councils in Arfington Everett Maplewood Med a Melrose start a 10 week intercouncil tournament on December 14. The program includes bowling bid and straight wheat cribbage 45s and pool with contests across the four communities.
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Maplewood
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