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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1911
Page
13
Thanksgiving week features a packed slate as Columbus, English High, Folsom and many rivals clash in major contests. Fans expect record crowds and heated rivalries as Newton and Needham duel to break two ties from last year.
Harvard’s practice at the stadium shows strong improvement after a poor Holy Cross showing. The varsity focused on kicking and defense with secret drills, while the substitutes scored on a punt return, highlighting the team’s renewed confidence and grit.
GROTON, Oct. 11 The Harvard Freshmen defeated Groton School 31 to 0. Brickley starred with three touchdowns and three field goals, plus a long 65 yard TD run. Harvard led from early second period as Groton struggled to threaten. Attendance about 40.
Dickinson College scored twice against the University of Pennsylvania to win 22 to 10. Mercer opened scoring with a 50 yard run and Penn added two touchdowns in the first period on end runs and passes. Young later closed Penn’s scoring, Thayer added a field goal and Dickinson tallied a safety.
Williams College at Williamstown Mass opened with the varsity dominating a three period scrimmage 24 to 0 over the scrubs. Captain Linder and halfback Nagle rested as Kellogg and Chamberlain filled in. Quarterback Fish ran the offense well and broke through for 15 to 20 yard gains aided by strong varsity interference. Michaels improved as a placement kicker and is expected to play against Harvard Saturday.
The Naval Academy football eleven defeated St John s College 21 to 0 in Annapolis Md on Oct 11. The midshipmen used the starting lineup from the Johns Hopkins opener before shifting many substitutes to evaluate depth. Captain Dalton scored on a 6 yard run.
Milton Academy defeats Volkman School 6 to 0 on the Milton gridiron. Eggie Felton kicks two drop goals in the second and third periods. Edgarton, Eggie Felton and Perkins stood out for Milton, while Chamberlain, Emery and Lawrence starred for Volkman. Attendance 450.
Local athletic clubs advertised for football contests across weight classes from 110 to 130 pounds. Listings include Harmony A C Revere Chelsea Mill streams Marblehead Roslindale W C Covington A C South Boston Newton Calumet A C Roxbury Palmers Lowell Arcadia A C East Boston and others seeking both home and away games with specified dates and fare arrangements.
Lehigh and Princeton finish 6 to 6 in a mud soaked game at Princeton. Knox returns a blocked pass for Lehigh’s early TD while Farr to Baker produces Princeton’s lone score in the third period. Attendance reported at 1500.
Yale resumed secret football workouts at Yale field with gates closed to spectators. Coach Field aims to keep secret scrimmage minimal while developing new plays for the West Point game. Captain Howe played full scrimmage. Read and Baker face injuries affecting captaincy plans.
The Fulton Debating Society of Boston College has elected its officers for the ensuing year. Henry A. Sullivan of Balem is president, Thomas H. Gannon of Beachmont is vice president, William A. Billings of Norwood is secretary, We Phelan and Leo A Tracy of Sellacoma are treasurer and second censor, with Edmund J. Butler of 12 as censor.
In Hanover on October 11 Dartmouth staged multiple lineup shifts with Dana moved to right end and Barends briefly returning to fullback. Despite spirited play from four 12 minute periods, the freshmen were overwhelmed by the varsity 15 0 as Morey and Hogsett scored. Vermont crushed Clarkson 42 0 at Burlington.
In St Louis on October 11 darkness halted the first of a city championship series between the St Louis Nationals and Americans after nine scoreless innings. No team scored as play was suspended due to fading light.
Belmont High trimmed Lexington High yesterday afternoon 13 to 4. Belmont's backfield rushed effectively while Lexington defender C. Reed made several tackles after Lexington failed to stop Belmont’s line.
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