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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1914
Page
10
West Point and Annapolis academies announced an agreement to continue the annual Army Navy football game for the next five years, ensuring the traditional matchup will be played. The accord was disclosed in West Point, New York, on October 19.
By agreement approved by both academies and by the Secretaries of War and the Navy, each year alternates the site for the annual football game. This year the Navy selects Franklin Field in Philadelphia for November 28. In 1915 and 1917 the Army chose the site, likely Polo Grounds in New York. A 10 year plan was offered but rejected by the Navy. Enthusiasm rose among officers and cadets as coaching for the Middies intensified.
O'Hearn continues a pattern among Cornell captains of nursing minor injuries and missing scrimmage time. Munn has been the main exception in recent years, with Barrett acting captain during O'Hearn's absences.
The New England League held its annual meeting at the Quincy House amid talk of syndicates and home rule. A new executive committee was elected to strengthen oversight, with Wallace Gray, Duffy, Frazer, O'Donnell, and Noonan named. schedules and finances were discussed for 1915.
Rumors from Worcester and other points speak of tensions around the annual secretary election and board changes. The sole major dispute centers on a proposed snow down by current Lawrence owners amid accusations of syndicate baseball influence. Louis Pieper, Lawrence manager and pennant winner, has indicated plans to leave Lawrence for Lynn.
Harvard freshman dormitory games begin this afternoon with Standish and Smith halls facing off on Soldiers Field. A season schedule is set for all 1918 class members eligible except regular freshmen. Coaches include J Atherton Gilman Frank Wigg l esworth and Leverett Saltonstall with Paul Withington directing the regular squad.
New York, Oct. 19 The elimination of the Federal league from baseball is seen as near if a pending deal goes through. The Ward brothers, owners of the Brooklyn club, would buy the Yankees from Farrell and Devery, while Charles Weeghman and partners would purchase the Cubs from Taft. If completed, other Federal clubs will be absorbed by organized baseball.
Wards and Weeghman unlikely to buy Yankees and Cubs without fair terms for Federal League clubs. Robert M. Ward says no desertion of the Federal League and a possible truce if a sale occurs. Plan under review would fold in Brooklyn Buffalo Baltimore and Pittsburgh Federals into the International League while Feds in Kansas City and Indianapolis join American Association clubs. Losses of the St Louis Federals may be refunded by Cardinals and Browns or by the National Commission’s emergency fund. Farrell denies Yankees sale reports and names no buyers. discussions reportedly valued holdings high and elusive.
In the days of Fielder Jones leading the White Sox and opposing the Detroit Tigers, a fierce rivalry produced a famous clash. Jones leaped to spear Crawford’s homer with one hand, later catching a flare on the handle, and taunted him with a cutting remark as they passed. They stopped speaking for years afterward.
Sam Langford and Gunboat Smith duel at the Atlas A. A. this evening after Langford’s surge in form and a prior loss that has fans debating who is superior. Smith relies on a long jab and reach while Langford aims to press inside, with two six round bouts and an eight round catchweight bout between Joe Fagan and Young Jasper on the undercard.
Bay State Automobile Club hears Harry Grant recount racing experiences at a Hotel Lenox luncheon. The Mohawk Trail, the nation’s top scenic route under two years of construction costing 200000, will be formally dedicated in North Adams with Governor Walsh and leading motorists in attendance. George F. Lawrence leads ceremonies. Congressman Mitchell earns strong auto industry support for opposing the horse power tax on motor cars. J J Gormiey named manager of the Boston and New England branch of Case Threshing Machine Company, maker of the Case car.
The Harvard varsity swimming team will not swim Yale this season due to insurmountable difficulties in arranging a satisfactory date. Captain B. M. Fullerton leads a schedule that includes Cornell Brown Amherst Williams Andovers and Worcester Academy opponents.
Walter Rutt the world champion racing cyclist has rejoined the German army and is serving at the front. A friend received a letter dated September 29 from Dusseldorf confirming he now heads to headquarters with a car and papers. He left New York in early September and travelled to Christiansand Norway before proceeding to Copenhagen to see his wife and parents and then to the front.
Alfred Goullet the Australian cyclist who established a record by four straight six day wins plans a fresh start in Boston Arena. He aims to extend his streak with Fred Hill as partner and targets New York Chicago Kansas City and San Francisco races, training in Newark.
New York October 19 Braves stars Hank Gowdy and Dick Rudolph performed as Boston’s famed battery at Hammerstein’s Victoria Theatre. They failed to outsing Donlin or outdance Marquard but impressed with onstage ball handling. Gowdy explained sign signals used against Athletics, while Rudolph showcased fastball curve and floater, all in a comic vaudeville sketch ending with an umpire scene. Stallings to debut monologue at the Palace next Monday.
The money refund process for the third game tickets proceeds at Old South Trust Company on Washington street. A payout of 2460 dollars leaves 11887 dollars to be distributed. A large staff is processing checks for returned tickets as the effort speeds forward.
Troy New York on October 19 held a triumphant welcome for Johnny Evers captain of the Boston Braves world champions. A parade of 10 bands and 5000 men featured bats and red fire while Evers rode with Mayor Burns. A State Armory banquet for 560 guests followed as officials from Boston and New York offered congratulations.
New London newspaper notes Nixon of Waterbury leads the Eastern Association with a .357 batting average. It lists top players by position, teams lead in batting and fielding, and reports New London awarded the pennant. Possible franchise move for New Britain discussed.
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