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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1919

Page

12

Strangler Lewis at Elm Hill hospital and big Army Navy games

The column notes Strangler Lewis recovering after a fall at Elm Hill private hospital and previewing today's edge of season football showdowns. It highlights Navy favored by some, Georgetown vs Boston College, and Carlisle coach Exendine as a factor. Also mentions cross country, Dempsey bout, and Dobie's Army outlook with a wary tone.

Strangler Lewis Elm Hill Waldeck Zbyszko Army Georgetown Boston College Cavanaugh B. C Georgia Tech Deroit Washington and Lee Navy Exendine Carlisle

Haverford Defeats Yale 2-0 On Green in New Haven

In cold conditions at New Haven Haverford’s soccer eleven outplayed Yale in the second half to win 2-0. Hallett opened the scoring near front of the net and Melinley added a second after a scramble. Yale’s Moffatt Coburn and captain Osler starred but could not break through.

Mew Haven Conn Yale Haverford College Hallet Melinley Henry Miers Battling Reddy Bobby Michaels Poughkeepsie N. Y Sammy Waltz New Haven

Yale sticks to antique football in Princeton and Harvard losses

New Haven Nov 28 The Yale Alumni Weekly agrees with sports editors that Yale lost the Princeton and Harvard games because it clung to antique football rather than modern play. The piece notes Yale's adherence to old methods persisted despite defeats this season.

New Haven Conn Yale Alumni Weekly Tonight Yale Princeton Harvard

Yale Accepts Change From Hammer and Tongs Football

The Alumni Weekly declares Yale’s football has moved from the old brutal style to open play and forward passes. It praises the team for fighting spirit and support, laments a poor record, and offers congratulations to Princeton and Harvard while seeking a better season next year.

Yale Princeton Harvard Alumni Weekly Eli Boston College Yale Daily News

Penn Players Turn Pro After Penn Football Ends

Four University of Pennsylvania players Lud Wray Louis Little Siwene Miller Ben Berr sign with an Ohio pro team to play in their former positions Hoby Light declined an offer to stay in school. The Pennsylvania faculty reportedly opposes pros but the football committee cannot stop them now. Degrees could be withheld later for conduct against university interests.

Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania Ohio Lud Wray Louis Little Sieine’ Miller Ben Berr Hoby Light Pennsylvania

Fox Hunters Seek Reynard at Rawlett’s Grove Hunt

The Middlesex Sportsmen’s Association votes to hold a fox hunt at Rawlett’s Grove South Billerica on Saturday December 13. Hunters use Dr Albert H Tuttle’s camp HQ and neighboring camps for weekend lodging with a venison supper planned by Napoleon J Hardy. The club adds seven new members bringing total to 956 as a drive to 1000 continues before February’s annual meeting.

Middlesex Sportsmen’s Association Rawlett’s Grove South Billerica Albert H. Tuttle Grove Napoleon J. Hardy Arlington Arthur K. Reading Cambridge

Army Heights Triumph Over Navy in Long Football Quarters

Army and Navy clash in a lengthy 115 minute quarter game at Trinity with referees W. S. Langford and F. W. Murphy officiating. Players Kiefer Ewen Travia Moore Greene Cy Larson Vogel Denfield Murray Woodruff Koehler Lystadt Craise Schubacker Clark McQuarrie Watters participate. Harvard linesman Carl Marshall observes. Game time listed as 727 p.m.

Kiefer Ewen Travia King Breidster Moore Greene Cy Larson Vogel Denfield Manuel R T Murray Blaike Woodruff Wilhide Koehler Lystadt Craise Schubacker Clark McQuarrie

Army and Navy Face Off At Polo Grounds In Big Service Game

In New York at 2 p.m. tomorrow the Army and Navy meet in the first postwar service football clash before about 43,000 spectators. Both camps report active preparations and lineup shifts as veterans yield to substitutes for the final showdown.

New York Army Navy Polo Grounds

Army Navy Clash Looms At Polo Grounds In Rugged Derby

Navy and Army remain unsettled in lineup with secret drills at Annapolis and potential changes at West Point. The New York battle draws vast service crowds, predicting a balanced toss up with McQuarrie Lystadt Sha backer leading the Army and Navy promising sharp passing. Prohibition era crowds fill tables and theatres as officials and cadets flood Broadway for the Army Navy night.

Dobie Navy Daly Army Annapolis Polo Grounds West Point Blaik Vogel White Pitzer Harvard Yale Army-Navy New York Tomorow Broadway Prohibition Strand Boston McQuarrie Lystadt Shabacker West Pointers

Army Football Schedule Fragment Preserved

Readable lines show Army games against Holy Cross, Notre Dame, Boston College, Villanova with scores ranging October to November including losses and wins. Partial dates indicate matchups at various venues with opponents and results.

Navy and college football notes with scattered results

The fragment lists several dates and Navy results, noting no game on Oct 18 and a few scores with Navy involved. It references North Carolina Aggies Johns Hopkins Bucknell and mentions Wesleyan Georgetown and Notre Dame, plus a quote about Army's defense and Notre Dame's recent success penetrating it.

Navy Army N. Car. Aggies Johns Hopkins Bucknell Wen Wesleyan Georgetown God

Dobie Prepares Navy for West Point Clash Amid Scrutiny

Dobie’s West Point squad faces scrutiny as Navy relies on a cautious kicking game and solid defense. McQuarrie and Lystadt anchor Army’s punting while White returns at end, offering long range, and King leads Navy’s line kicks. Army seeks to rebound after losses to Notre Dame and Syracuse as Navy aims for a disciplined, surprise laden approach.

Dobie Navy Army McQuarrie West Point Lystadt University of Montana Scheere Princeton Daly White University of Maine Blaik King Notre Dame Syracuse Hudson Boston College Tufts Holy Cross Maine Villanova Middlebury Pittsburg Georgetown

Newton Has Tough Foe In Waltham

In a front page style listing, Newton faces a challenging opponent from Waltham with a roster of players including Crosby Wheeler Smith and Garrity. The unfamiliar OCR text presents names and initials, with Captains noted and several line items suggesting matchups or lineups for a team event or game.

Newton Waltham Cowing Livermore Comat Stafford Falton Garrity Everett Annable Higgins Seavey Reynolds

Postseason gridiron starts with New England matchups

Tomorrow brings several post season attractions in New England with Waltham versus Newton, Haverhill facing Adams High, and Everett meeting Bridgeport High of Connecticut.

New England Waltham Newton Haverhill Adams High Everett Bridgeport Conn

Newton and Waltham Clash In North Shore Grid Showdown

In a busy Greater Boston prep slate Newton faces Waltham at Waltham with both teams fresh from recent wins. Everett High travels to Bridgeport Conn for an interstate clash, while Haverhill hosts Adams and post season hopes hinge on today’s result. Rest of the schedule features Revere vs Winthrop, Lynn Classical vs Lynn English, and Marblehead vs Swampscott as North Shore marks its closing grid chapter.

Greater Boston Newton Waltham Allie Dickinson Medford Cambridge Latin Cambridge Watertown Henry Carroll Watch City Eleven Everett High Bridgeport Conn Bridgeport High Everett Frank Keaney M.C. O'Neil Harry Henderson William Beck Jancey J. Beck Salvi Flood Hanson Alfred Bazley Porter Sweetland Thatcher Kelley Silvaggio Oberlander Haverhill Adams High Adams Portland Maine Revere Winthrop Ingleside Park Lynn Classical Lynn English High Meadow Park Lynn Marblehead Swampscott North Shore Peabody

Somerville to Play Medford and Scott High in Toledo

Somerville High announces a two game swing to Ohio after a Armistice Day game with Medford. A game against Scott High in Toledo is set for the following Saturday with Scott High guaranteeing Somerville $1400, lodging for two nights, and six meals for 20 travelers.

Somerville High Big Eleven Medford Somerville Scott High Toledo Ohio

Boxing Night Upsets and Plans in Brockton and Boston

Brockton light heavyweight Harry Carlson floored Charley Bergin in a busy Brockton bout. Johnny Downes of South Boston previews a Grand Opera House clash next Tuesday. Adams hosts a North Berkshire slate featuring Young Clay Turner vs Ed Lewis and Young Nelson vs Kid Blanker with more bouts at Herman Hall.

Brockton Harry Carlson Charley Bergin New Haven Lowell Johnny Downes South Boston Grand Opera House North Berkshire A. C Adams Clay Turner Ed Lewis Schenectady N. Y Herman Hall Young Nelson Kid Blanker North Adams Young Jeffries Fighting Smith al Nelson Manchester N. H Johnny Veto Chelsea Ray Cass Harry Carlson Charley Parker Joe McCarthy Joe Jacobs New York Frankie Brown Benny Valger Valger Benny Jimmy Hill Boston Joe Brown Walger

Harvard names Bill Claflin as next season ice hockey coach

Bill Claflin, Harvard hockey captain in 1915, is appointed coach of the Crimson for the upcoming season. He will begin duties next Monday night when candidates report to the Union at 7 30. Captain Norman Walker will address the group. manager Ludlow Lanman plans a strong schedule pending athletic committee approval.

Bill Claflin Harvard Crimson Claflin Cambridge University Norman Walker Ludlow Lanman Hartvard

Concord High Football Suffered Through Tough Season

Concord High School football, under coach Earle W. Peckham, finished 2–6–1 after a challenging season against stronger classes. Captain Allen Christofferson led the team in a year that saw 52 points for and 64 against, with notable results including wins over Needham 13–0 and Lowell 12–6 and losses to Middlesex 18–0 Framingham 9–0 St Johns Prep 14–1 Waltham 23–6 Boston College High 13–7 and alumni 6–0. A new head will be chosen next week.

John Mullaney Concord High Anothe Allen Christofferson Earle W. Peckham Needham High Lowell High Natick High Middlesex Framingham High St. John’s Preparatory Waltham High Boston College High Alumni

Hockey Champion Plays Lexington

Adverse weather postpones two girls field hockey games this week. Arlington High, state champions, and Lexington High clash next week in a delayed Thanksgiving season finale. Other ties include Arlington versus Jackson College and Lexington versus Newton High, with Sargent School also awaiting rescheduled play.

Greater Boston Lexington High School Arlington High School Wek Arlington Sargent School Girls of Cambridge Arlington and Jackson College Lexington and Newton High

Downtown Ticket Sale Continues For Today’s Big Game

Thousands of good seats remain at Wright Ditson and A Shu mans with sales continuing until noon. Boston College and Georgetown unsold tickets will be released at Graves Field this morning, adding to the options. Braves Field will offer reserved sections and general admission tickets at 1.00, on sale from 9 o’clock. Plan ahead to secure good seats.

Boston College Georgetown Braves Field Wright & Ditson’s A. Shuman’s Graves Field

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