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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1894
Page
3
A hard fought football game ends with Pennsylvania defeating Harvard as Penn faces Yale Princeton outcomes. The day draws large crowds, Penn intends championship claim, with Emmons and Osgood key plays and constant harvard resistance.
In a fierce clash, Emmons was carried off fatally affecting Harvard’s chances. Pennsylvania dominated the second half, with Wagonhurst Knipe and Osgood scoring as Brooke added two goals. Final score Pennsylvania 18 Harvard 4 before 23,000 in attendance.
Brown beat Massachusetts Institute of Technology 16 to 4 before 2000 at Adelaide Park in two 25 minute halves. Fultz two touchdowns and Matteson two goals gave Brown the lead, while Thomas scored for Tech. Both teams avoided major slugging. Robinson and Emory were injured for Brown.
Boston University defeated Boston College 28 to 0 before at least 2000 spectators on the South End grounds. Sherman starred with five touchdowns and four goals, while Clarkson and Williams also contributed for BU. BC supporters and bandaged maroon and gold banners showed strong presence, and the game featured unusually little kicking.
Readers were urged to submit letters by December 1 proving the Post’s growth relative to other Boston morning papers. The best evidence wins pay, with the winner to affidavits of accuracy. Competitors were advised to cite home readership, street cars, workplaces, and to include name and address. Earliest letters prevail if merit is equal.
Boston Latin School beat English High School 4 to 0 at the South End grounds to secure a place in the interscholastic league. Maguire and Hardy sparked a drive to the two yard line, Davis scoring. Maguire failed the extra point. Captain Ward, Ferguson, Ellsworth and Mann starred for English High. refs Hale, Hoyt, and McCue officiated. About 1200 spectators watched as the Latin eleven claimed victory for the first time since 1891.
The quarterback struggles to project calls as the team unveils its line up. Players named include E. H., B. Li, S. Mann at ends and guards, Dakin and Hill at tackles, Lowe and Callahan at guards, Eaton and O'Brien at guards, Nagle and Purtell at tackles, Cority at end, Rogers Mitchell at quarterback, Meehan Ward at halfback, Maguire Ferguson at halfback, Ellsworth at fullback, with Davis noted time 40 minutes.
In Worcester on November 29 the Emerald and Shamrock Gaelic clubs clashed for western Massachusetts honors with a $100 purse at Quinsigamond. Shamrocks led early but Emeralds recovered to win 1 goal 2 points to 1 goal, amid protests over fouls and refereeing decisions.
Quincy wins 5 to 0 at South Quincy as Malden loses the toss and is outplayed. Goals by Russell Smith Bissett Story and others with A Martens as umpire and TM J Thompson referee. stands: Quincy 5 Malden 0.
Melrose High School defeated the Melrose Y M C A 6 0 in a lively game. Leach scored the only touchdown with a 50 yard run, and Leach also kicked the goal. Dearborne Small Leach Brown starred for the High School while Carr led the Y M C A. Referee Roberts umpire Waterhouse linesman Shute. Time 40 minutes.
About three hundred people witnessed a football event at Waltham Bicycle Park yesterday morning. The scene unfolded in Waltham with Concord noted in reports.
Dedham and West Roxbury A A met at Falesfield Dedham in a fast football game won by West Roxbury 16 to 0. Key plays came from Nichols T Smith and Lewis with Lewis kicking two goals after touchdowns. Referee Arthur Clark and umpire C H Stevens oversaw a 1000 attendance.
In Brockton on Centre street grounds the Y M C A. triumphed over Quincy 20 to 0 before 1400 spectators. Key players include Cobb and McClintock for the Y M C A and Slade for Quincy. Cobb scored three touchdowns and McClintock added two goals after the 30 minute halves with Nelson as referee.
Marlboro Y M C U beat Cambridge A C 12 to 0 in a hard fought game. Bemis and Stumpf starred on offense and defense with Stumpf scoring the touchdown and goal after. Referee R C Tiley and umpire J F Sullivan officiated before about 600 spectators.
In Middletown Connecticut on November 29 a crowd of 2500 watched Middletown High School beat Storrs Agricultural College 10 to 0 on a rough frozen field. The victory leaves Middletown undefeated this year and the state champions.
Chester Morse and James Lincoln sustained serious injuries during a high school football game between Chelsea High School and an Enterprise training ship team. Archie McDonald of Chelsea suffered a severe head injury after a kickoff, splitting his right ear.
In freezing weather and strong wind about 1000 spectators watched the forenoon football clash between Father Matthew and the Athletics. The contest remained spirited with the Athletics leading 10 to 6.
Lowell High School faced a picked Phillips Andover Academy squad in Lowell this morning. The contest finished in a 6 to 6 tie with Burtt scoring for Lowell and Barnes for Andover.
In Chicago Dart mouth defeated 4 to 0 by Chicago A A. Worcester Harvard Men shut out 10 to 0 by Worcester High. Hartford Wheel Club bested 10 to 4 by Springfield team. Framingham beat Collegians 30 to 0 in South Framingham. Wisconsin University overwhelmed Milwaukee A C 30 to 0. University of Chicago edged University of Michigan 6 to 4. Hobart College defeated Buffalo 12 to 6. Cornell wore down Lehigh 10 to 6 in Ithaca. Chelsea Cadets toppled Chelsea High 26 to 0. Everett High blanked Everett Club 8 to 0. Swampscott shut out Marblehead 16 to 0. Alphas and Salem High drew 4 to 4 in Salem. United States Marine Corps Team trounced Lynn 42 to 0 in Lynn.
The Boston team routed the Whalers last night at the West Newton street rink winning fourteen goals to five. The Bostons dominated play with strong teamwork and scoring throughout the game.
Burglars entered the wholesale meat office of E. M. Crocker in New London after midnight and forced open the safe but could not access the apartment with the money. Their loot was less than one dollar in change.
The Cambridgeport Cycle Club beat Medford Cycle Club 12 to 6. Cambridgeport led with a first half touchdown followed by another in the second half, Eldridge scoring from the 25 yard line. Kidder starred, team lineup listed, and social events include Cambridgeport masquerade on Jan 24 at Union Hall and Medford sunlight party with Festive music.
The Dedham Sportsman's Club staged a day long sweep stakes at Elm street Islington Dedham with six turkey shoots and twelve additional events. Class A and B winners included Leverett Robbins Alden McQuillen Smith and Dr Baker Blainé Weverett Howard McIntosh Blake Hall. Amasa Alden received a new double barrel gun for services as treasurer and manager.
At the Cribb Club last night Boyle O'Reilly of Cambridge boxed Joe Elms of Chelsea in the 105 pound class. Elms won in the seventh round after O'Reilly was dropped by a left hook. Referee was Doc O'Connell. A second exhibition bout featured Muldoon's Pickaninny and Allen, which ended in a scuffle.
F Johnson of Diamond Hill won the Hobo Wheelmen 16 mile road race in Woonsocket Rhode Island on November 2. T A Hackett claimed the time prize with a 68 minute effort after giving Johnson a 6 minute handicap.
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