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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1917

Page

12

Army and Navy Meet Nov. 3 At Harvard Stadium

Details of the Army and Navy athletic carnival for soldiers and sailors will be held at Harvard Stadium on Saturday November 3. Events include football game relay races tug of war and overcoat race. About 1000 Ayer recruits and 1000 sailors are expected to participate under oversight of the North eastern Division generals and the Boston navy yard commandant.

Army and Navy Harvard Fund For William F. Garcelon W. W. Cougill Ayer Hoe Boston Navy Yard

Harvard Varsity Beats Freshmen 12 6 In Scrimmage

Harvard varsity informal team defeated the freshmen 12 to 6 in a scrimmage. Hoffman sprinted 80 yards for a late touchdown while Coolidge scored the winning TD as the masked attack used against major opponents was unleashed. Bill Snow and Tom Inwright oversaw coaching before the season opener against Andover.

Harvard Coolidge Bill Snow Tom Inwright Navy Andover

Waterfront Fishing Trade Amid War Weather Aids

The waterfront reports heavy fish landings with sixteen vessels delivering fresh ground fish and mackerel to the fish pier. Wholesale prices rise for haddock cod pollock hake and mackerel with several price quotes listed. Ships Sosua Lucille Old Colony North Land and others noted for damage repairs and service changes between Boston? Revere and New York connections. The Landsman notes ships in winter quarters as steamers Old Colony and North Land shift routes.

Haddock H. Thomas Monarch Harmony Commonwealth W. A. Rider Lucille Norton's Ledge Vineyard Sound Stamford Old Colony North Land Massachusetts Bunker Hill Here New York Landsman

Track men called at St. John's Prep

Sid Pete called out candidates for St. John's Prep track team. Fifteen responded, with many excused due to football. The squad loses Bill Hayes Klatt and Allen this year and Norton from Moses Brown is out with a leg injury.

Sid Pete St. John's Sid Bill Hayes Klatt Allen Norton Moses Brown

French Bulldog Show Attracts Top Hounds In Boston

The French Bulldog Club of New England hosts a two day show at Horticultural Hall with record entries. Judge George T. Thomas will award prizes as Sans Prix, owned by Mrs. Francis Scheeler, garners attention after a strong showing in New York last spring and 1970s history.

French Bulldog Club of New England Horticultural Hall Red Cross Fund George T. Thomas Francis Scheeler French Bulldog Club of America New York

McGraw Says He Welcomed Postponement

New York manager John McGraw states he welcomed a game postponement after using four pitchers in Chicago, contrasting his move with rival Rowland who won with two boxmen. He emphasizes the handicap he faced and the challenge of rearranging his staff to stay effective.

New York Chicago Rowland

Managers Plan Pitching Shuffle After Postponed Games

The manager weighs shifting Benton for weather and mood aided by postponed play. He notes White Sox momentum, hopes rest will lift morale, and predicts Rariden will replace injured McCarty as the series resumes.

McCarty Rariden The Bell Syndicate, Inc

Britt Edges Simler in Featherweight Title Tilt

Frankie Britt of New Bedford defeated Chick Simler of Scranton to claim the featherweight win at the Arena in Chick Simler. Simler led early but Britt outboxed and outworked him from the sixth round, earning the decision. Shaver O'Brien beat Banty Lewis in a lively semi final, while Johnny Mack and Charley Miller drew. Nate Siegal defeated Sam Bell in six.

Frankie Britt New Bedford New England Chick Simler Scranton Penn Eddie Wallace Brooklyn Simler Britt Shaver O’brien South Boston Banty Lewis New York Lewis Johnny Mack Charley Miller Nate Siegal Sam Bell

Weather Conditions Dampen Plans In New York

New York reports discouraging weather with cloudy skies and likely rain on the coast, risking another postponement tomorrow according to the local weather bureau.

New York

Rooms in Manhattan hotels at premium

Rainy October evening finds all central Manhattan hotels fully booked as fans trek in search of rooms. Theater box offices sold out early, forcing visitors to rely on ticket speculators for seats.

New York Manhattan Island

Dartmouth Plays Through Tough Scrimmage After Springfield Loss

At Hanover on October 9 Dartmouth football held a hard hour and a half scrimmage with a changed lineup. The first team scored two touchdowns while a second string backfield including Johnson Goodnow and Graydon ripped gaps, and nearly found the end zone again on a fumble.

Youngstrom Murphy Shepard Moriarty Wallace Parks

Tennis Finals Friday at Arlington Heights Club

The annual championship men’s singles finals set for Friday at the Arlington Heights Tennis Club Columbus Day. In Class A George R. J. Boggs faces J Hebert Mead for the championship cup while Class B contenders Carl H. Bunker and George E. Stokes meet in the finals.

Arlington Heights Columbus Day George R. J. Boggs J. Hebert Mead Carl H. Bunker George E. Stokes

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