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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1919
Page
9
In Cincinnati Redland greeted a world championship team for the first time in 50 years. The champions arrived just before 8 o clock to a welcoming delegation from the Business Men's Club. They toured to club headquarters for a hearty breakfast amid fans and celebrations.
Boston English High School’s 1919 eleven opened its city championship bid with a decisive 20 to 0 victory over Dorchester High at Fenway Park yesterday afternoon.
After a half holiday plan was washed out by rain fans gathered on Fountain Square to greet the Redland champions. Captain Heinie Groh led distribution of $117,157.35 winners’ share to regulars, with each full member receiving about $5200. Some players initially objected to portions, but settlements were made before signatures.
Chicago players left for home tonight without mailed checks for their World Series shares. The National Baseball Commission will mail the payments totaling 78,104.70 dollars, split 24 ways to yield 3,254.36 per man. Pitchers James and Loudermilk receive full shares and the team had just received their final salary checks from President Comiskey.
Brown sails for Hamilton to clash with Colgate in a tough early season matchup. The Brunonians rely on a strong line and passing centre, with Jemail at half and Wellings and Foster shining for English High in earlier prep.
Roxbury Latin defeated Milton Academy 10 to 6 on the Milton Academy Field yesterday afternoon. Captain Hammond starred for Roxbury Latin with touchdowns and goals after touchdown. Referee H F Brierly, umpire W L Caldwell, head linesman Ross. game featured nine and eight minute periods.
Noble and Greenough defeated Browne and Nichols 87 to 7 at Nichols Field Cambridge. Innes mâde two touchdowns and Mandell Baker Buchanan and Hadley also scored while Dwight and Buchanan kicked seven goals from touchdowns. Referee Pendleton Umpire Carens Head linesman unnamed.
Three knockouts and a sharp main event marked last evening's Commercial A. C. card. Josephs of North End and Hayes of Cambridge fought a fast, clever draw to the delight of fans. Dundee earned a big ovation in a scheduled bout with Kirby Corcoran at Lawrence next Monday. Hurley stopped O'Brien in three rounds. Ryan stopped Keith in one. Tillo stopped Gianni in the fifth of the semi final.
Tufts football opens the season at Springfield M C A with a weakened lineup due to injuries. Coach Charles Whalen relies on substitutes and veteran players to steady the squad as practice signals show expected baffling plays. Jim Drummey Ollie Westcott and Bob Abbott assist from the sidelines while former stars advise during scrimmages.
A long schedule lists college football games today with matchups across campuses. Fort McKinley Lewiston Boston College Middlebury Hamilton Williams Ithaca Dartmouth Massachusetts Aggies Hanover Georgetown West Virginia Wesleyan Washington Hamilton New York Harvard Colby Cambridge Hobart St Bonaventure Geneva Holy Cross Bowdoin Worcester Lehigh Rutgers South Bethlehem Penn State Bucknell Delaware Philadelphia Pittsburgh West Virginia Princeton Lafayette Springfield St Lawrence Rochester Tufts Stevens Haverford Swarthmore Penn Mis College Swarthmore Trinity Connecticut Aggies Hartford U S Military Academy Syracuse Navy Johns Hopkins Annapolis Washington Carnegie Tech Washington Wesleyan Rhode Island State Middletown.
Barney Adair of New York defeated Eddie McAndrews of Philadelphia in a 12 round main event at the Marlboro Driving Club. McAndrews substituted for Eddie May who did not appear.
Yale lists a potent pony backfield for the North Carolina game while veterans rest. Chester Laroche carries experience, Jack French steps in for Jim Braden, and Donald Wells wins the left halfback nod with Aldrich earning the other spot. Captain Tim Callahan returns after a two season layoff.
A busy slate lists St. Mark's versus Middlesex at South or, Groton hosting Brookline High, Country Day meeting Allen Military in Newton. Other matchups include Huntington against St. George's in Newport and Andover versus Dean Academy in Andover.
Chicago Oct 10 Charles A Comiskey owner of the White Sox praised the Reds saying they played better ball and he regrets not winning but is glad the title went to Garry Herrmann and Pat Moran.
Charlie Comerford was mentioned for an end rush three years ago and Jack Owsley, head coach of Tom Shevlin's eleven, joined the visiting coaches during the session.
In Washington on Oct 10 the House heard tributes to Cincinnati Nationals after a World Series victory. Rep Gard of Ohio called Cincinnati the capital of the nation while Rep Madden of Triangular noted 50 years of waiting for fans. others praised Detroit and Chicago as places for baseball fans. The session moved to business with Rep Blanton objecting.
West Roxbury High defeated Braintree 33 to 0 at Pierce Field Roslindale. Notable plays featured F E Riley with four touchdowns and a 65 yard run. O Toole Cooney Fallon and Bucks starred for West Roxbury while Captain Hounens led Braintree. Referee Remmert. two ten and two eight minute periods.
Tony Vatlin stops Joe Morgan in the fifth round at Atlas A A Manchester N W Morgan suffers a cut right eye from Vatlin and is unable to continue as Alec McLean halts the bout in round five Kid Wolfe defeats Young Lewis in the semifinal local effort remains notable.
Regulations limiting Columbia University football since 1915 have been revoked. In 1920 the Blue and White will resume games with Harvard Yale Princeton Cornell and Pennsylvania as major opponents.
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