Harvard football captain Brickley on track for Yale game return
News notes multiple sports and boxing items. Charley Brickley, Harvard captain, likely to return for the Nov 21 game against Yale, with strong recuperative powers and football sense. Also coverage of Howard McRae’s bout plans, Sam Langford vs Gunboat Smith, and Army Navy game status amid overall college football struggles.
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Harvard Football Schedule Incomplete From Fragment
The fragment lists Harvard’s near season slate with Penn State next Saturday followed by Michigan Princeton Brown and Yale on subsequent Saturdays. It also contains miscellaneous sports questions about baseball scoring and fielding errors, plus a cross country entry form note and a remark about football rules.
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Harvard Faces Early Injury Hurdles This Season
The Crimson coach fears injuries and mishaps have hit the squad early this year and is striving to assemble a first string eleven for key games, including the anticipated Michigan clash.
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Michigan
Harvard Faces Penn State With Many Injured Starters
Harvard plans a weakened lineup against Penn State as Haughton rests five to six regulars including captain Brickley for the season. Mahan, Trumbull, and Hardwick miss action. Logan may play in a pinch. The Crimson injury list casts doubt on prospects for the big games, while Yale’s lateral pass approach draws attention.
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Lateral Pass Shifts Football Focus Across Elevens
The article notes Glen Warner’s early endorsement of directing offenses left right or ahead. Yale’s win hinges on the lateral pass while Cambridge welcomes Canadian coaches to teach Harvard this revived tactic, provoking questions about its current and future role in football.
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Yale Signals Work For Elis In Week of Drill
Yale football practice opened with all regulars except captain Talbott and quarterback Aleck Wilson. Talbott will rest but play Saturday against Washington and Jefferson. Wilson rehabs a knee but will return Wednesday. Wiedeman at left tackle, Archie Mac Leish to helm the line, second team scored on a 30 minute drill. Sheldon and Oakes expected back to challenge Conroy and Walden. Brisk scrimmages planned for regulars tomorrow and Wednesday.
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Change coxswains in Harvard crews
Harvard crews yesterday saw a coxswain shift in both varsity boats. Kreger replaced Cameron in the second eight, and M S Middendorf, returning from a hand injury, took Youngs spot at No. 6 in the second shell.
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Somerville High vs Waltham High Game Draws Record Crowd
A record breaking crowd is expected in Waltham on Saturday for the Somerville High and Waltham High football clash. Both schools have been practicing songs and cheers for the big game.
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Michigan Has New Problem
Ann Arbor Oct 19 Michigan football facing backfield weakness after losing Hughitt and Galt. Line remains strong with McHale and Rehor at guards but Maulbetsch and Splawn lack experienced support. Second string showed little against scrubs while Milnard’s pace could push him to varsity. Coach Yost sadder about backfield but wider group optimistic about facing Syracuse Braves.
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Harvard 1918 Freshman Tennis Tryouts Underway
Harvard freshmen tennis players began trials at Jarvis field courts under Captain Keller. The first match is set for next Saturday against Exeter, with trials continuing this week to select the 1918 squad.
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Tufts Faces Rutgers After Rested Build Up
Tufts varsity players, largely fit except for Sanborn who broke his lower jaw, plan hard scrimmage sessions after a rest day as they prepare for the Rutgers game Saturday in Newark New Jersey. Captain Angell played fullback against Harvard but is expected to miss some time.
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Splawn Could Save Michigan In Big Syracuse Game
The work of Splawn of Michigan has proved the best scoring factor of Yost's team and may be called upon to save the game at Syracuse next Saturday. Frank O'Neill, the Syracuse coach, will send his best team, meaning 11 football players of considerable ability.
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