Football Holds Full Sway Today With Rivalry Games
Today features a slate of suburban league contests and other matches. Brookline visits Waltham to face Wal tham. Somerville hosts Melrose. Everett travels to Fitchburg. Mechanic Arts goes to Danvers to play St John’s Prep. Commerce visits Lowell. Medford meets Dorchester.
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Waltham
Somerville High
Melrose High
Melrose
Dickerman
Everett High
Fitchburg High
Everett
Keaney
Mechanic Arts
Danvers
St. John’s Prep
Commerce
Lowell
Medford High
Dorchester High
Mansfield
Dorchester
Tener to Represent League in Suit
At a National League meeting in New York John K. Tener was given full power to act for the league in the Baltimore club's suit over the former Federal league. Attendees included league presidents except St. Louis, Branch Rickey absent.
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New York
National League
John K. Tener
Baltimore
Federal League
St. Louis
Branch Rickey
Arlington High School Routs Needham in 12 0 Victory
Arlington High School defeated Needham High School 12 to 0 after two fourth quarter touchdowns. Cadagan and Silver scored for Arlington as officials Brownville Buckley Gilbert oversaw the ten minute periods and a crowd witnessed the shutout.
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Needham H. Baley
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R T
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Leonard White
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R G
G, Holt
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Sexton
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Holt
Murdack Moore
R H
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Blade
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Cadogan
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Tfour
Bond Now Means Freedom for Everyone
A terse proclamation declares that a new bond secures liberty for all, framing the measure as universal freedom and equal opportunity. The statement emphasizes immediate relief and broad public impact without detailing implementation.
Heavies Tackle Harvard Today
The Maine Heavy Artillery team from Camp Bartlett, made up of ex university players and soldiers, faces Harvard Crimson in a benefit skirmish for the Red Cross at the Stadium this afternoon. Harvard’s strength is notably formidable this season.
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Maine Heavy Artillery
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Red Cross
Harvard Navy clash at Camp Bartlett in football spectacle
Governor McCall and Col Balentine lead notables to Camp Bartlett as Harvard Regiment bands and 1000 cadets parade before a 3 pm kickoff. Captain Snow withdraws from football to study at Cambridge Cadet School. Phil Zach returns to guard. Grosscup moves to halfback. Horween at fullback. Ned Curtis, limited by leg injury, still listed at halfback.
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Harvard Maine Artillery game preview notes key players
Harvard and Maine prepare for a football clash with Ginger Fraser and Foster in backfield roles. Tudor Gardiner returns at tackle and Stover will play end while O'Toole and Dubie anchor the line. Westfield party arrives for lunch at Harvard Club before Governor McCall visit.
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Eer
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Dubie Rudman
R T
Purrington Grosseup
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Curtis Pacewwog
OS Warers
Foster
W. SS
Cannell
Tufts
Fred J. O’brien
Harvard
Bob Guild
Maine
Ginger Fraser
Colby
Bowdoin
Purrington
University of Maine
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Stover
Andover
Dubie
Avoirdupois
Westfield
Allston Station
Balentine
Boston College and Brown Set for Eastern College Showdown
Boston College heads to Providence to face Brown University in a clash seen as pivotal for the Eastern colleges title. Both teams arrive on equal terms and confident they can prevail, promising a sharp, hard fought battle from start to finish.
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Boston College
Providence
Brown University
Yale Army Faces Harvard In Bowl Maneuvers
The Harvard Crimson predicts a Yale win in a Yale Bowl military review replacing the Harvard Yale football game next month. Harvard fears its infantry will tire in maneuvers while Yale artillery may have an easier go, underscoring lingering Yale triumphalism.
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Amherst Team Prepares for Springfield Test
Amherst at Pratt Field runs a light fast backfield plan to offset Springfield’s weight. O'Brien guides the quarterbacks, Davis and Davison at ends, Kilby at fullback with Perry out. Bliss to punt, Phillips to trouble Springfield defense. Springfield coach Berry optimistic despite earlier losses.
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Davison
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Perry
Bliss
Phillips
Berry
Dartmouth
Georgetown
Sharpe
Carling
Boston College Grid Train Heads to Providence for Key Game
The Boston College team of 40 plus coaches trainers and 200 students plus alumni supporters will depart South Station this morning for Providence. Coach Charley Brickley leads a fast practice in the days before the tilt, with every man fit and ready to win. The Maroon and Gold have not yet been scored against this year, and Tufts is the only club to even reach BC territory. Officials listed include Pembleton Bowdoin referee Hallahan Boston head linesman Andrews Yale field judge Time Four 12 minute periods.
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Need for Athletic Equipment Discussed at New England Dinner
A large group of civilians, army officers, and press at Young's Hotel discussed the urgent need for athletic gear for military and naval service in New England. They focused on securing equipment and promoting athletic camps and the upcoming Harvard Stadium tournament on Saturday November 3, with Lt. O'Hare urging regular army readiness.
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Harvard Beats Reserves in Nine Innings
Harvard Crimson defeats Commonwealth XI 7 to 2 in nine innings. Duffy fields mixed varsity and freshman lineup as Crimson chalk up its third win of the week.
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Harvard
United States
Commonwealth Pier
Duffy
Crimson
Big Games Today Upon Gridiron
Football headlines the day as major matchups loom across campuses. Penn faces Bucknell while Harvard hosts the First Maine Heavy Artillery and Brown plays Boston College with Coulter debuting at Providence. Yale starts freshman season against Exeter as Dartmouth meets West Virginia and Colgate faces Cornell in key clashes.
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Holy Cross
Fordham
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Elis
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Exeter
New Hiaven
Liberty Loan Drive Urges Quick Victory
Local appeal emphasizes narrow window before outcome, urging public support to secure success. Officials frame the effort as critical for wartime funding, urging timely contributions and community mobilization to meet goals.
Mack and Shevlin Battle to a Draw at Beachmont Card
Eddie Shevlin overwhelmed Frankie Mack in a 12 round welterweight bout at the Commercial Club Beachmont. The match ended in a draw as Mack refused to concede unless both fighters stayed on their feet. Mack weighed 160 pounds to Shevlin's 145. Owens defeated Young Marine in ten rounds. Larry Costello knocked out Charley Fullerton in round one and Carl Reid stopped Arthur MacDonald in five.
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Frankie Mack
George Alger
Cambridge
Mack
Shevlin
New England
Pat Owens
Young Marine
New York
Owens
Larry Costello
Charley Fullerton
Carl Reid
Arthur MacDonald
Wakefield Wins Cross Country Meet At Medford Road Race
Wakefield High defeats Medford High 24 to 33 in a three mile road race held last evening in the Fells district Medford. Seventeen runners started with a tight finish as W Burke of Wakefield wins in 19 minutes 45 seconds narrowly beating Mills of Medford.
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Medford High
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W. Burke
Wakefield
Mills
Holy Cross Off For Game Against Fordham
Worcester dispatch reports Holy Cross football players traveling to New York to face Fordham after a brief stay in Bridgeport. Coach Joy and Kelly pushed the squad through a tough week. Fitzpatrick returns at right halfback and Gene Cummings starts at end, reshaping the lineup from Columbus Day. Meanwhile in New York Benny Leonard defeats Jack Britton in six rounds of a ten round lightweight bout. Leonard pressured throughout with Britton showing fighting moments in two rounds.
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Holy Cross
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Fordham
Bridgeport
Conn
Gotham
Hiker
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Luke” Kelly
Fitzpatrick
Gene Cummings
Quigley
Cummings
Patriot Urges Liberty Bond Purchase as Civic Duty
A government service call highlights the Liberty Bond purchase as the best way to support America. The language emphasizes voluntary, cheerful participation as true patriotism in this era.
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America
Danish Steamer Virginia Battles Fire at St Thomas Harbor
The 3700 ton Danish steamship Virginia, en route from a U S port to Montevideo, arrived at St Thomas Virgin Islands with her cargo afire. Fire reported aboard during the voyage prompted emergency measures and assessment of damage.
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Virgin Islands
Virginia
United States
Montevideo
Auto Races Postponed In Uniontown Weather
Officials of the Uniontown Speedway postponed races set for tomorrow due to rain. Final elimination trials were halted by steady precipitation and rescheduled for October 27.
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Uniontown
Uniontown Speedway
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