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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1911
Page
20
Harvard prepared for Holy Cross with a final workout that included over 40 minutes of hard scrimmage. Coach Haughton used two fresh teams against the varsity to refine shifts and formations for next Saturday’s game.
Manager Henderson of Noble and Greenough forecasts the season opener this afternoon. Everett High lineman Gould is highlighted as a top performer with speed and weight for his end position.
The Worcester team faced Harvard’s varsity in a drill focused on line resistance and stops. The second and extra teams struggled to advance, while Potter Felton and Smith opened gaps with long gains and a standout punt return TD by Potter. Gardiner and Captain Fisher anchored the defense as Holy Cross eyes Yale at Soldiers Field.
Arlington High beat Belmont High 12 to 6 in Belmont as the home team opened the season. Key moments included Kewer returning an interception for a 45 yard touchdown and Belmont yielding a safety on a center pass miscue. Officials were Langley Grannan Gilbert Thopits with three 15 minute periods and one 8 minute period in front of about 600 spectators.
Princeton's varsity backs and ends enjoyed a lax scrimmage at Osborne Field under 14 coaches. The first team received coaching but struggled offensively while the defense held firm, forcing a slow march from midfield to the scrub goal in old style play.
Trade exports through St John New Brunswick rose in the quarter ending September, reaching 708,996 dollars, up nearly 40,000 from the same period a year ago. The largest item was pulp valued at 121,000 dollars.
Brockton High faces Plymouth High at the Brockton Fair grounds with coach Jim Baldwin pressing for a victory after a weak showing against Powder Point School. The article also notes Newburyport securing Tom Keady, Wellesley High’s improving prospects with a 170 pound line and 30-man squad, and ongoing prep team plans, plus players moving to college programs and dental school enrollments.
Ween vessels arrived after rough seas reporting rough ground weather but achieved sizable catches totaling 229400 pounds of fish. Species include waddock cod hake pollock and cask. The Susan and Mary schooner delivered 4000 pounds of cask. The Quonnapowit brought 200 pounds of catfish. Prices for haddock cod hake pollock and other fish varied by weight and grade. Several vessels and cargo details listed along with port movements and upcoming weather updates.
The page lists multiple ships arriving clearing and sailing from port including Mayflower Simmington Beverly Farmer Mass Arabic Fineh Liverpool Zyldyk Lieuwen Rotterdam Manechioneal Hendricksen Port Antonio and Port Morant Jam Governor Cobb Allan St John N B Eastport Portland City of Memphis Tam mond Savannah Kershaw Johnson Norfolk J H Devereux Keene Malien Smith Newport News Melrose Frosted Nor folk Herman Winter and many more with tugs and barges in tow. The entries show destinations Antwerp Baltimore Yarmouth Norfolk Philadelphia New York and Gloucester among others.
Worcester October 5 Coach Timothy Larkin led Holy Cross through early morning scrimmages at Fitton Field. Most of the varsity practiced with captain Joy out. McCabe returned from a wrist injury. Changes in the backfield and line shifts aim to bolster strength for Saturday's Harvard game.
Tufts coaches push players after weak showing against Dean Academy. Despite injuries, both first and second teams conducted long signal drills and tackling work. Mountfort illness forces absence. lineup adjustments include Bennett to varsity and Field promoted.
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