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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1916

Page

13

Yale's Cripples Out of Practice After Lehigh Game

Yale’s football squad endured lingering effects from the Lehigh defeat. Several key players including Gates Comerford Baldridge Black Galt and Smith were out of practice while Captain Black nursed a bad ankle. Coached drills featured LeGore Bingham Jacques and Braden among others as the team prepared for Virginia Polytechnic Institute with lineup notes and early scrimmage results.

New Haven Yale Lehigh Gates Comerford Baldridge Black Galt Smith Captain Black Sheldon Virginia Polytechnic Institute Harry LeGore Bob Bingham Hmil Jacques Jim Braden Larry Fox Varsity Frank Lynch Lawrence Exeter

English High and Cambridge Latin Play A Scoreless Tie

In a high wind contest English High and Cambridge Latin played to a 0 0 draw. Referee Grannan umpire Mooney and head linesman Barry oversaw a brief 10 minute period as both teams defended firmly.

Boston College Injuries Thicken War Time Football Roster

Boston College reports a costly scrimmage with guard Collins badly wrenched and sidelined for at least three weeks. Tierney Vin Murray Sullivan and Collins miss games, while Kroboski Ben Murray McKenna and Aleta also nurse injuries.

Boston College Alumni Field Collins Tufts Tierney Vin Murray Sullivan Brickley Kroboski Ben Murray Pete McKenna Aleta

Colby Prepares for Bowdoin in Maine Championship Opener

Colby College football units practice hard for the Maine championship opener against Bowdoin at Brunswick next Saturday afternoon. Coach Greene and trainer Art Smith push the squad as the line shows improvement after a weak showing versus Fort McKinley, with confidence that Bowdoin will be held in check.

Waterville Derby College Maine Bowdoin Brunswick Greene Art Smith Colby Fort McKinley

Four Tufts Players Sit Out Scrimmage Ahead of Boston College Clash

Tufts varsity opened preparations with a brisk scrimmage as four regulars Morrison Jochim Drummey and Sanborn sat out due to Princeton injuries. Bratt and Jeffrey shared quarterback duties while coach Whelan weighs lineup changes for the BC game. If Jochim and Sanborn cannot return, Tufts faces a crippled eleven in Boston.

Tufts Boston College Morrison Jochim Drummey Sanborn Princeton Jeffrey Bratt Whelan Brat Medford Brown and Blue Haggerty Hopkins Tyler

Dartmouth Green Holds Light Practice Before Georgetown Scrimmage

Hanover N H October 17 The Green squad worked lightly with two new plays against the scrub eleven, focusing on quarterbacks and long passes. Duhamel may miss time with a knee injury, while D Holbrook showed promise at fullback. Trier’s arm improves and may see Georgetown action. Tomorrow’s practice closes to the public. likely no more scrimmage this week.

D. Holbrook Trier Georgetown

Harvard Tech Race Set for October 28

The Harvard varsity cross country opens its season on Saturday morning October 28 on the Belmont course against Technology. Harvard freshman runners also race Providence Technology at 10 o clock over the cemetery course. The team competes without a regular coach after C. J. North resigned earlier this season.

Harvard Belmont Technology Harvard-Cornell Providence Technology Cemetery C. J. North

Big Hockey Circuit Planned for Winter

A revival of winter sports is planned by the American National Hockey League. The circuit includes intercity games among St. Louis Detroit Cleveland Pittsburgh Brooklyn New York and two Chicago teams. The schedule opens December 15 with professional teams and aims to boost college and amateur contests.

Chicago American National Hockey League

Carlisle Indians Open Season With 20 to 6 Win

Carlisle Pennsylvanias Carlisle Indians beat Lebanon Valley 20 to 6 in their season opener, securing early momentum in front of home fans.

Carlisle Lebanon Penn Carlisle Indians Lebanon Valley

Boxing Scene Expands with Bangor Bouts and Notable Matchups

The Bangor boxing program plans a major reopening with top fighters. Boston, Missouri, and Philadelphia claims mark recent wins while Al Shubert defeats Kid Williams in Philadelphia. Dave Deshler injured his hand and will pause training. Joe Morgan falls ill, forcing substitutes. Promoters announce Britt Young upsets and upcoming bouts in New Bedford, Portsmouth, Manchester, and Southbridge with plans for large crowds and additional sailor bouts. Al Delmont relocates his gym to 28 Hanover Street attracting many hopeful boxers.

Carlson Ready to Face Hansen in Friday Bout

North Abington reports Harry Carlson training with Mike Glover for his clash with Larry Hansen. In New York at the Commercial A C, Carlson aims to prove his New England title strength. Carlson expects a hard fight, while Charley Sheppard plans a return to train for the semi final against Gus Murphy in Brighton.

North Abington Harry Carlson Mike Glover Larry Hansen New York A. C New England Carlson Hansen Charley Sheppard Gus Murphy Brighton

Cambridge Latin and English High Tie at Russell Field

Cambridge Latin and English High played to a scoreless draw at Russell Field in gusting wind. Punts rode the gale and few chances to control the football arose as the weather hampered scoring.

Cambridge Latin English High Russell Field Cambridge

English High and Cambridge Latin Clash in Windy Shootout

English High edged Cambridge Latin in a windy second game, English rallying with 60 and 70 yard runs by Bridges and Dwyer. A late punch from O’Hare set a 20 yard return to Latin’s 25 yard line as the game ended. three successful forward passes occurred despite the gusts.

Bridges English High Dwyer Cambridge Latin Husky Coggeshall Latin School Latin Montgomery Street Okie O’connor Ruggo O’hare

Resta Wins Chicago Race Tightens A A A Championship

The Chicago 250 mile race victory moves Dario Resta to first in the A A A championship, pushing Johnny Aitken to second and Eddie Rickenbacher remaining third. The piece also notes Harkness Trophy race at Long Island Speedway on the 28th and other motoring items.

Chicago Long Island Speedway Dario Resta Johnny Aitken Eddie Rickenbacher

Boston bouts favor Ted Lewis over Fan-Britton

In Boston, Lewis won both bouts against Fan-Britton who did not receive a decision. Additional notes reference last year's Cornell Harvard score 10-0 for Cornell, and North Carolina’s three first downs against Harvard last Saturday as context.

Britton Ted Lewis Boston Lewis Newton Upper Falls Cornell Reagan Crowley D. S Cambridge Arthur D. Cooper

Concord Country Club to Elect Officers Next Saturday

It was announced yesterday that the annual business meeting of Concord Country Club will be held next Saturday afternoon to elect officers for the coming year and transact other business.

Concord Country Club

Melrose Coach Takes Lead of Lexington Girls Field Hockey

Miss Eleanor Doty of Melrose High is named coach of the Lexington High School girls field hockey team. She will begin duties this afternoon as candidates report for practice at Lexington Athletic Field.

Eleanor Doty Melrose Highlands Lexington High School Lexington

Lexing ton High to host Needham in Saturday football clash

Lexing ton High School prepares for a Saturday afternoon game on Oct 28 against Needham High School. The home matchup features the Lexing ton eleven seeking a strong showing before a local crowd.

Lexington High School Needham High School

Arlington High vs Peabody game rescheduled for Spy Pond Field

The Columbus Day football matchup between Arlington High School and Peabody High School is postponed and moved to Spy Pond Athletic Field in Arlington next Tuesday afternoon.

Arlington High School Peabody High School Spy Pond Arlington

St. John’s Prep and Peabody Scrimmage Ends in Tie

A scoreless scrimmage between St. John’s Prep and Peabody High at Danvers yesterday produced no points. Both squads evaluated players and executed defensive stands in a neutral setting.

St. John’s Prep Peabody High Danvers

Somerville Fli ers Defeat Stoneham in Cross Country Dual

The Somerville High team beat Stoneham 25 to 30 on a three mile course. Captain H. Douglass led with 15m 30s, Stoneham’s McDermott took second in 16m flat, followed by Somerville’s McCarthy in 16m 1s. Prescott (Stoneham) was fourth with Somerville’s M. Cook close behind. Heavy wind affected the home stretch. all 15 runners finished. Somerville meets Wakefield next Wednesday.

Somerville Stoneham H. Douglass McDermott McCarthy Ls. Prescott M. Cook Wakefield

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