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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1908

Page

3

Harvard Eleven Praised After Big Win Over Springfield

Harvard football, coached by Haughton, impressed Springfield with improved speed and strength. The Crimson used more forward passes and an onside kick while Crowley and Gil Browne shone at ends. Springfield coach McCurdy noted Harvard’s offense and defense as top for the season as Harvard prepares for Annapolis.

Harvard Dr. McCurdy Springfield Princeton Tigers Crimson Haughton Crowley Gil Browne Peter Bowditch Dave Campbell McCurdy Annapolis

Kermit Roosevelt Prepares for Harvard Track Two Mile

Harvard freshmen track cards highlight Kermit Roosevelt in the two mile tomorrow. He comes from Groton school with solid form but limited fall training due to class football. He faces G Boyd and H W Bradley as he aims for top honors on the Harvard grounds.

Harvard Kermit Roosevelt Kermit Groton School G. Boyd H. W. Bradley

Yale Won't Allow Captain to Resign

Yale football history sees captain Robert Boyd Burch of Cincinnati refuse resignation after injuries threaten his season. Doctors warned injuries could prevent him from big games. a field captain will lead during play, with Fred Murphy likely handling quarterback duties.

New Haven Conn Yale Robert Boyd Burch Cincinnati Burch Princeton Harvard Fred Murphy Mike Billy Murphy West Point Coy Brides Teddy Roosevelt, Jr

Corbett Emerges as Harvard Football Breakout Halfback

Harvard coach Haughton has developed Corbett from a shy freshman to Harvard’s speedy backfield asset. Portland native Hamilton Forbush Corbett, 21, 5'10" 160, shifted from end to backfield after impressing Hall and Haughton. He is noted for elusive broken-field running and top speed.

Haughton Harvard Burr Bill Reid Hamilton Forbush Corbett Portland Ore Corbett Elliott Corbett Nate Hall Young Corbett Hall Ben Dibblee Dibblee

Harvard Fall Tennis Tourney Opens With 138 Entries

The Harvard fall tennis tournament begins today with 138 entries. Players will compete in single elimination throughout the week, aiming for semifinals and a final set for next week. Captain Nat Niles, reigning intercollegiate champion, is the favorite.

Harvard Nat Niles

Georgian Brings Over New Shell for Yale

The freighter Georgian under Captain W. F. Wood docked in Charlestown late yesterday afternoon to cheers from Yale students. After four and a half days overdue, the arrival ends anxiety and restores routine at the university.

YALE W. F. Wood Charlestown Yale University

Swift shell survives voyage to New Haven

An eight-oared 68-foot racing shell built for Eli team members in Putney England was stowed in the liner's hold, wrapped in burlap, and is to be forwarded to New Haven this morning after a rough voyage.

of Eli Putney England New Haven

Boxing Card Promises Thrilling Weekend at Armory A A

Local boxing fans eye the Armory A A cards headlined by Jack Twin Sullivan versus Marvin Hart the Louisville heavyweight a clear standout on the week's list. Eddie Carr meets Billy Connary and George Murray faces Tom Rawson in solid six round prelims.

Louisville Jack Sullivan Armory A. A George Gardner Joe Wagner Frankie Neil New York Jimmy Hanlon Eddie Carr Salem Morris Harris Tony Ross Pittsburg Charley Griffen Eddie Wallace Brooklyn Young Loughrey Young Erne Philadelphia Jack Twin Sullivan Marvin Hart Billy Conaty George Murray Tommy Rawson Armory A. A Boston Jack Blackburn Jack Robinson Fred Corbett Willie Moody Leach Cross Packy McFarland Jim Clabby Tom Prendergast Muskegon Mich Broadway A. Ocy Philadelphia Young Donahue Arthur Cote Biddeford George Herberts Johnny Murphy F. Pirato Maurice Sayers Los Angeles Cal George Gale George Ganther Jack Twin Billy Connary Cambridge Lynn Tom Rawson McFarland Cross Barney Donahue Saco Twin Cities Arthur America Neil Wagner Newcastle Smoky City Reddy” Mason Harris

Harvard Faces Annapolis in Gridiron Clash Next Saturday

Harvard prepares to meet Annapolis in Annapolis next Saturday as football notes recount wins by Chicago over Illinois and Michigan over Notre Dame. The piece highlights Harvard’s stout first-half defense against Springfield and key plays by Harvard backs Browne and Northcote, plus midweek games and other college results.

Harvard Annapolis Burr Springfield Chicago Illinois Michigan Notre Dame Wisconsin Indiana Minnesota Princeton Fordham Maryland Carlisle Indians East Pennsylvania Worcester Dartmouth Holy Cross Andrews Yale West Point Williams al Sharpe Northcrote Lehigh Browne Virginia Hodgson Tigers Johnny Mayhew Brown

New 10 lap bike track planned at Park Square Garden

Work begins November 2 at Park Square Garden to build a 10-lap cycle track for winter use by professionals and amateurs. Jack Prince and Alec MacLean back the project, claiming it will become the fastest 10-lap track in the country. The surface uses two‑inch planed stock like bowling alleys. opening November 14 features a star bill of sprint and paced races, followed by the Park Square international six‑day race with 12 teams signed from Europe and America.

Park Square Garden Jack Prince Alec MacLean Park Square

Pedestrian Stewart Likely Reaches City Today

Henry Stewart of Long Beach California, a veteran pedestrian, is due this morning in the city during a record breaking cross continental walk. He has traveled about 8800 miles toward Boston since leaving Colorado last February 14. Stewart averages about 600 miles monthly and rarely exceeds 26 miles in a day. He weighs near 200 pounds.

Henry Stewart Long Beach Cal O'Leary Weston Boston Colorado Stewart

Important Battles at Hand for Hub Schoolboy Elevens

A Boston high school football week features Dorchester High English High in a pivotal league clash, plus heavy Boston Latin, Mechanic Arts High, South Boston High and Roxbury Latin contests. Prep battles include Noble & Greenough versus Brown & Nichols and Volkmann versus Newton with notable injuries and lineup shifts.

Boston Dorchester High Dorchester Mattews English High Jocko’” Kelley Lenny Upham O'Connell Clyde Nutter Upham Fraser Mechanic Arts. High Beverly Leary Mechanic Arts South Boston High Locust Street Roxbury Latin St. Mark’s Southboro Highland School Milton Academy Dan Woodhead Bobby Hill Bart Connolly Andy Welch Noble & Greenough Brown & Nichols Volkmann Newton

Various Football Kicks Highlight Saturday Plays Across Teams

Saturday featured multiple place kicks and field goals with players from Harvard Princeton Virginia Cornell Trinity Dickinson Michigan Navy and Lehigh contributing. Highlights include Northcroft from the Navy hitting a 43 yard placement and Allerdice scoring all Michigan points with three field goals.

Princeton Ann Arbor Allerdice Michigan Northcroft Navy Lehigh

Tigers Trim World Champs in Exhibition Win

In Chicago on October 18 the Detroit Tigers defeated the Chicago White Stockings world champions 7 to 3 in an exhibition game. Detroit totaled 14 hits as Reulbach pitched for Chicago and players showcased base running throwing and hitting throughout.

Chicago Detroit Frm Reulbach E. Jones O'Leary Crawford Cobb Chicago AB E. Sheckard Ir Evers Schulte Howard Eenreeae Tinker Kling Moran Nenassents Hofman Mullin K Crawf Zimmerman Sivers Ter Ross Coughlin Slagle Evers Balis Winter Reulbac O’ Day

Players May Resign From Somerville Eleven

Dissatisfaction over Dickerman’s absence prompts rumors that several players may resign from the Somerville team. Ned Garland and Donahue are named among those threatening to leave, risking a blow to the squad’s Inter scholastic League championship bid.

Dickerman Somerville Ned Garland Donahue

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