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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1914
Page
10
The article argues teams with more substitutes may have advantage while minor teams struggle, suggesting Harvard vs Tufts with no substitutions for fairness. It notes Langford vs Smith rematch at Atlas A. A., Drew and Parker likely to break records at the National AAU meet, and Notre Dame fans betting on a Yale upset in New Haven.
A reader questions Boston using three or five pitchers in the World Series. The actual pitchers were Rudolph James and Tyler with Rudolph and James credited for two wins each. Tyler pitched in game three and was relieved by James in the 10th with the score tied. James then won.
Notre Dame's football squad of 26 reached New Haven and held a brief practice as they prepared for tomorrow's highly anticipated game against Yale, depending on favorable weather for a spectacular showdown.
A steady downpour at Yale Field forces a rain soaked signal drill for Yale and Notre Dame. The weather forecast predicts rain tonight then clearing before the game. Yale plans favor the wet conditions while Notre Dame expects a win if weather cooperates, with the Blue’s star Wilson set to start and an expected Notre Dame lineup listed.
Chicago reporters note the city series payout dividing receipts between teams. Twenty eight White Sox players were eligible and received checks for 527.30 each while Cubs players earned 398 each. The split reflects the victors’ larger share in the autumn clash.
The Tufts backfield and ends face Harvard's strong defense in a pivotal 1914 game at the Stadium. Injuries to Bingham Schlotterbeck and other first string players test both squads while Hardwick and Turnbull star for defense. Field conditions could tilt the outcome as Tufts seeks advantage on dry turf or suffers with rain.
The day features busy gridiron action with Boston College High and Malden High School meeting on the Malden field. BC High is described as a strong squad, stronger than last year, and expected to deliver a grand showing against Malden.
Malden High Fresh from a win over Melrose High prepares for a tough clash as coach Good and Ostergren push the squad. Everett High hosts Wellesley in a defense heavy tilt while Dorchester, Medford and several others square off in a busy day of in town games across the area.
The Institute of Technology in Cambridge built a quarter mile track with two 345 foot turns and a 315 foot straight, plus a 220 yard straight for six abreast hurdles. It houses a football gridiron, pole vault path, high jump, broad jump, shot put and hammer rings, discus ring, and a large locker building with 250 ventilated lockers. Track drainage and cinder beds were engineered by Fred W. Rubien and W H Robertson. An informal Harvard match is planned for Oct 44 with a formal opening on Nov 6 during Technology field day.
Eugene B. Fraser announced the Lynn Baseball Club’s management moved from the Lynn Baseball and Amusement Club to Fraser and Louis P. Pieper, manager of the Lawrence club. The price was not named, though reports say a $10,000 Worcester offer from Jesse Burkett was refused.
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