May Call Off Auto Cup Race in Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Board of Public Works revoked permission to close highways for the Vanderbilt Cup race on November 16 and the Grand Prize road race on November 18 after the city attorney ruled the charter lacks authority to grant such permits. The course partly runs through the Westgate Addition and Santa Monica city limits. Work has begun, and officials fear the races may be cancelled.
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Seniors to Entertain B. C. Students Tonight
The Boston College seniors entertain students and faculty with a smoke talk at Boston College Hall on James Street tonight. Frederick W. Mansfield, Democratic nominee for Governor, will attend. A cheering section of over 500 in charge of William J. Hoefling, ’17, will accompany the team to Medford for the Tufts game tomorrow.
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Princeton
Bike Stars Set for Boston Arena Opening Night
The six day bicycle race will run from November 6 to 11 at Boston Arena with a grand opening on Saturday night November 4. Most major stars of cycling are expected at the St Botolph Street home as managers McLean and Butler confirmed the plans yesterday.
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Donovan Re-Signs as New York Baseball Manager
William Donovan signed a contract to manage the New York American League club for the 1917 season. Donovan had been manager since 1915, with Captain T. L. Huston, half owner, confirming the agreement in New York.
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Sliver Club To Hold Annual Golf Tourney In Lexington
The Sliver Club comprising leading Massachusetts lumber merchants schedules a golf tournament Friday November 38 at Lexington Golf Club in North Lexington. The event becomes an annual feature of the club.
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Hatch sets long distance record in 95.7 miles run
Sydney Hatch of Chicago earns wide praise for a remarkable 95.7 mile run in 14 hours 50 minutes 30 seconds, breaking the previous mark by over four hours. Hatch, veteran marathoner, has 45 career marathon wins and nine first-place finishes in 12 St. Louis Marathons.
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Yale Freshman on Ineligible List Faces Exam Hope
The 1919 Yale freshman team member, kept from varsity this season due to sickness and missed classes, is expected to take or has taken exams to regain eligibility for Captain Black's squad. Batting averages for English High and another team are cited, while a Cambridge Latin English High game play description is noted.
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Boston College crippled for Tufts clash after wet practice
Boston College trained in heavy rain at Alumni Field with many players sidelined by injuries or authority issues. Missing backfield star Jack Lowney, and Coach Brickley may field Fitzgerald in Lowney’s spot while O'Leary likely starts in Tierney’s role against Tufts.
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Jack Wlowney
Tufts
Medford
Tom Dee
Charlie Fitzgerald
Lowney
Fitzgerald
Jimmie Fitzpatrick
O’leary
South Boston
Tierney
Foy
Horrigan
Collins
Arlington High Girls Form Hockey Team
Arlington High School girls revive hockey with coach Miss Anna Condon a senior at Sargent's Cambridge school guiding the squad. No captain has been named yet.
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Sargent’s School
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Young Ferguson Breaks Leg in Lexington Scrimmage
Wallace Ferguson of 49 Forest Street Lexington, son of Mr and Mrs William W Ferguson, suffered a broken leg below the knee during a fierce scrimmage on Hancock Grammar School's football eleven opening the 1916 season in Lexington.
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Commerce and Lowell Play Today at Fenway Park
Fenway Park hosts a clash between the High School of Commerce and the speedy Lowell High team this afternoon. Commerce opened the season with a 32 to 0 win over Lawrence High, setting the stage for a hard battle.
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Local High School Football Roundup Highlights Upcoming Games
Coach Sherlock leads six veterans as Downey emerges at quarterback with Kilham McCarthy and McBlaney forming a strong backfield. Lynn English routed Lowell 31 0 while St Marks visits Boston Latin for a decisive afternoon clash. Quincy High hosts Rockland at Quincey and Granite City powers past Beverly 19 0 led by Captain McNamara. St John’s Prep misses Captain Regan against Mechanic Arts High Saturday and Waltham High downgrades Malloy with Flaherty stepping in for Brookline showdown.
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Fred O’brien
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Mansur
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Regan
Danvers
Mechanic Arts High School
Malloy
Waltham High
Flaherty
Watch City
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Concord High and Middlesex to Meet in Monday Grid Iron
A football game between Concord High School second eleven and Middlesex School second team was arranged yesterday. The match will be played Monday afternoon on the Middlesex gridiron in North Concord.
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Tufts Scrimmage in Mud Tests Open Plays and Star Players
Tufts practiced in three inches of mud as coach Whelan used the wet field to test open plays. Jeffrey, a Malden High alumnus now developing into a quarter, showcased speed and dodging ability, likely to start versus Boston College. Bill Spunt impressed at left guard and is favored to start, with Morrison’s condition in doubt.
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New York University
Tufts
Whelan
Medford
Jeffrey
Malden
Boston College
Scrubs
Bill” Spunt
Varsity
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Abbott
Exhibition of Open Field Running Sparks Oval
Jeffrey, moved to the right half during the afternoon, starred in the best open field running display seen on the Oval this year as Captain Wescott took a layoff.
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Wescott
the Oval
Missionary Association Re Elects Dr King
In Minneapolis on October 19 Dr Henry L King of Ohio was re elected president of the American Missionary Association at the organization’s annual session.
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Henry L. King
Ohio
American Missionary Association
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