Harvard Football Practice Regents Shifting Quarterback Roles
Harvard coaches held a verbal session with the squad after the Bates game and then conducted a light practice. Logan started with the first team at quarterback, Freedley with team B, while Bradle sat out. Dick Wigglesworth is expected soon to settle the QB spot, with Frank O’Brien out days due to a leg injury. A new doctor, Dr. Fraser, joins the staff as practice enters its fourth week and a lively scrimmage is planned.
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Harvard
Logan
Freedley
Bradle
Bates
Jong
Dick Wigglesworth
Frank O’brien
Coolidge
O’brien
R. R. Cowen
Ll. H. Mills
Cowen
Mills
Lothrop
Haughton
Leary
Campbell
Soucy
Atkinson
Hardwick
Mahan
Brickley
Rolins
McKinlock
Bettle
Fraser
Parker
Crimson
Spokane Narrowly Escapes Sinking After Seacock Chip
The steam ship Spokane arrived undamaged with all passengers safe after distress signals off Vancouver Island. A wooden chip kept a seacock open, narrowly causing a turtle from water entering the hold, countering earlier groundings reports.
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Seattle
Wash
Spokane
Vancouver Island
Exeter Grazes Through Light Practice After Tough Dartmouth Game
Exeter, N H October 6 Very light work was scheduled as players rested after a grueling Dartmouth freshman game. Captain Kelly back in a suit ran signals while George Lowe again starred at end. Backfield sets and line stability emerged as Coach Jones plans to build a concentrated attack with Comerford and McGrath locking center and tackle roles.
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Exeter
N. H
Dartmouth
Kelly
George Lowe
Wings
Lowe
Jones
Quigley
Bingham
Casey
Enright
Lake
Scott
James
Comerford
McGrath
Yale
Howard
Tad
Shevlin
Exeter Line
Two-Year-Old Trotting Record Falls at Futurity
Lexington reports Peter Volo wins the Futurity for two year olds, clocking 9:04 1 2 for the second mile and setting a new world mark. Uhlan lowers a quarter-mile record to 27 seconds. Fan Patch wins Walnut Hill Cup, River Cup presented to S J Hansel’s owner. Great Scott posts 1:14 class pace in straight heats.
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Lexington
Peter Volo
Uhlan
C. K. G. Billings
Lady Wanetta
Fan Patch
Snow
Joe Patchen
Bright Axworthy
Tipton
S. J. Hansel
Williams Squad Prepares Light Practice at Williams
Williams varsity football held a light practice as both Hanwell the quarterback and Turner the fullback sat out with bruises from the Vermont game. Chamberlain and Clark assumed positions while Walker punted and Garfield coached pass coverage. Coach Daily drilled formations and interference after kickoffs ahead of Harvard clash.
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Williamstown
Williams
Vermont
Hanwell
Turner
Harvard
Chamberlain
Clark
Walker
Garfield
Yale Scrubs Hold Tie With Varsity In Scrimmage
New Haven Oct 6 Yale drilled 30 minutes in scrimmage with regulars facing the scrubs. Top plays came from Wiser and Cornell with a 7 all score after touchdowns by Wiser and Cornell. Knowles returned at fullback as Harbison and Gile wore uniforms and Thompson moved to quarterback.
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New Haven
Yale
Maine
Wilson
Guernsey
Wiser
Scrubs
Tommy Cornell
Hailsback
Ketcham
Varsity
Knowles
Harbison
Gile
Hal Pumpelly
Jusing Thompson
Tom Shevlin
Howard Jones
Heffelfinger
St. Paul
Hobbs
Amherst
Tad Jones
Fxeter
Dartmouth to Play Freshman Eleven in Green Battle
Dartmouth regulars meet Dave Morey’s freshman squad on the Gilman oval after the Norwich game was canceled. Both sides are banged up from Saturday’s rough play as coach Cavanaugh tightens defense and assigns practice. Dunbar misses time with an ankle sprain. Ambrose and Murdock recover and may join Vermont game preparations.
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Hanover
N. H
Dartmouth
Dave Morey
Gumni Oval
Norwich
Athletic Council
Colby
Cavanaugh
Daly
Exeter
Dunbar
Ambrose
Murdock
Vermont
NO SCRIMMAGE FOR PRINCETON ELEVEN
Princeton team sits out scrimmage on October 6 in Princeton New Jersey. The rearranged lineup works through signals behind closed gates. Captain Baker and J S Baker plus Emmons long session handling punts with Kirby kicking.
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Princeton
N. J
Tiger
Hammond
Love
Heyniger
Emmons
Longstreth
Larson
Shea
J. S. Baker
H. Baker
Merritt
Streit
Phillips
Ballin
Haviland
Lk. Trenkman
Bluetenthal
E. Shea
Baker
Kirby
Tufts Squad Holds Secret Practice Ahead of Wesleyan Game
Tufts coaches announced secret practices all week with the squad drilling two hours behind closed gates. Garvin replaced Hadley at left halfback, while Proctor tried at left end as Volk joined the second team to learn signals. Light work to follow with two scrimmages planned Wednesday and Thursday.
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Wesleyan
Tufts
Garvin
Hadley
Proctor
Wallie
Volk
Cambridge Latin
Cushing Academy
National League Official Standings Revealed for 1947 Season
Secretary John A. Hirscler announced the final National League standings for 1947. The New York club led with 101 wins, while Philadelphia and Chicago trailed, and Pittsburgh and Boston followed in the lower ranks.
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New York
John A. Hirscler
Philadelphia
Chicago
Pittsburg
Boston
Sien
Two Sterling Boxing Bouts Planned at Atlas A A Tonight
Atlas A A showcases two 12 round bouts with Jack Read of Australia vs Ray Wood of Fall River and Johnny Love of New York vs Gilbert Gallant of Chelsea New England fighters bring strong records to the ring Read and Wood offer contrasting styles while Love seeks a local upset. Also featured are prelims Barney Snyder Johnny Duffy Willie OBrien Gardner Brooks and a Smith Morris clash in New York.
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Atlas A. A
Jack Read
Australia
Ray Wood
Fall River
Johnny Love
New York
Gilbert Gallant
Chelsea
Read
Wood
New England
Johnny Lore
Barney Snyder
Roxbury
Johnny Duffy
Jamadia Plain
Duffy
Willie O'Brien
Gardner Brooks
Boston Latin and Boston College High clash in annual game
High school football notes describe the Locust street showdown between Boston Latin and Boston College High, with practice at Columbus avenue and strong rivalry. Details cover lineups, key players like McCarthy, Higgin, Splaine, O Connor, Falvey, and Watin, plus a look at Wellesley High and Everett Hues and a debated Haverhill Everett result.
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Boston Latin School
Boston College High School
Columbus Avenue
Boston Latin
Medford High
Watin
Besarick
Tarrant
Boston College
Higgins
Splaine
McDonald
Murphy
O'Connor
Falvey
Pierce
Buick Fall Auto Show Is a Crowded, Successful Event
Buick Boston Company opened its fall auto show at 97 Massachusetts avenue drawing motorists from New England despite drizzle. Models B 24 B 36 B 37 B 01 and a Buick truck plus stripped chassis drew praise along with power and economy tests planned for the week. Delegations from the American Bankers Association visited as dealer orders rose and financial backing underpins buyer confidence in service and support.
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Killarney
Richmond
Boston
Buick
Buick Boston
New England
American Bankers’ Association
Buick Boston Company
Kilbane Charged With Attack On Boy In Cleveland
Featherweight champion Johnny Kilbane was arrested in Cleveland on a warrant charging him with assaulting 1 year old Charley Chambers. The alleged attack stemmed from a bicycle dispute involving the boy’s elder brother and press clipping duties. Kilbane posted bond and left for New York for a match tomorrow night.
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Johnny W Kilbane
Charley Chambers
Bep
Clara Chambers
Kilbane
Justice of the Peace
Calvert
New York
World’s Series Baseball Returns at Grand Opera House
A featured score board called The Star Ball Player Score Board will operate every afternoon at the Grand Opera House. It displays every play with the ball in view and allows any spectator to keep score. plays are telegraphed from New York and shown within three seconds of occurring.
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Jasper
Chick
Manchester
Jasper Fray
Mike Gardiner
Lowell
Gloucester
Lawrence
Gallagher
Grand Opera House
New York
Penn Tackle Harry Wilson Out For Season
Philadelphia Oct 6 The Penn football team loses veteran tackle Harry Wilson who did not come out for this season St Johns Prep is set for a tough game tomorrow Danvers hosts Lowell Textile School at the latter’s park
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Philadelphia
Penn
Harry Wilson
St. John's Prep
Lowell Textile School
Danvers
World Series talk and Boston sports notes
Sporting editor notes that predictions split on the Athletics and Giants, with hints the Giants might win. Includes reader letter about Penn State football record, cross country race details, and short sports briefs on boxers, runners, and Shawkey's potential in the World Series.
Sports curiosities and questions from the season
A collection of oddball notes and queries from baseball and swimming. Mentions include player earnings in last year’s World Series, individual attempts at the English Channel, a base stealing dilemma, catcher play on a foul ball, and a Giants win in two games of a series.
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Boston
New York
Sam Richards
Fhrst
Hie
Brockton F. H
Marlboro
Giants
Tuohy Secures Hussane For October 12 Wrestling
Yousouf Hussane, praised as a wizard of the mat, is booked by George V. Tuohey for Columbus Day carnival in Mechanics Building. Hussane once led Champion Frank Goteh’s training staff and has not yet wrestled in Boston. Tuohey aims three finish matches plus world series returns and has arranged fast pairs of opponents.
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Yousouf Hussane
George V. Tuohey
Mechanics’ Building
Hussane
Frank Goteh
Boston
Tuohey
Giants Favored by Harvard Men Before World Series
Harvard students show strong support for the New York Giants to win the World Series against the Athletics. Betting at 5 to 4 odds favors New York, with Philadelphia backers quiet. A Harvard bulletin service in Harvard Square will relay details of the games.
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Harvard
New York Giants
Athletics
Ne York
Philadelphia
Harvard Square
City Series Opens Tomorrow With Set Rules
Final arrangement and rules for the Chicago city baseball series were issued. Gates open at 1 14 p m and games start at 2 o clock daily. Umpires named are O Day O Loughlin Sheridan and Orth.
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Chicago
O'Day
O'Loughlin
Sheridan
Orth
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