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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1919
Page
14
New Haven Conn Oct 19 Head Coach Al Sharpe of Yale comments on Yale's defeat by Boston College saying BC played better football and capitalized on chances while Yale failed to take advantage of theirs.
Thorne Murphy and Jim Braden, Yale players, showed improvement after injuries in yesterday's game. Murphy's X ray indicated no fracture, likely allowing play against Princeton and Harvard. Braden sustained black eyes and cut brows from a Boston player. Referee Dr Williams disqualified Yale’s Leon Walker for alleged kick, sparking Yale reactions as Kempton, Webb, and Aldrich prepare new positions.
Dartmouth defeated Penn State 17 first downs to 2, gaining 315 yards to 33. The Green machine outplayed Penn State in the open game with nine passes by Jack Connell, three complete for 50 yards.
Saturday brings eight Suburban league teams in action with Malden facing Cambridge Latin and Newton meeting Somerville. Everett aims to beat Medford, Brookline and Rindge battle closely, Exeter plays Harvard, and Andover faces Yale freshmen in another weekend slate.
The Lexington High School girls team will host Winthrop High School on the Lexington Athletic Field next Friday afternoon. The annual game pits local rivals in a community field hockey showcase with school teams competing for bragging rights.
Tufts football prepares for the Yale game amid injuries and lineup reshuffles. Coach Whalen works substitutes to restore teamwork after losses to Springfield YMCA and Norwich, with backfield standout Tom Thornton impressing in plunges and a crucial forward pass to Keefe.
A busy week features Milton High facing Hyde Park at Milton and South Boston meeting Boston Trade at M Street Playground. Arlington battles Norwood at Spy Pond Athletic Field while English High plays Mechanic Arts at Fenway Park. Hyde Park clashes with Brighton at Stony Brook Reservation and Noble and Greenough meets St. Mark`s at Southboro.
St Johns Preparatory School of Danvers posted a 74 to 0 win over Joe Dunns Mechanic Arts team Saturday. The Mech Arts squad appeared overmatched as the Catholic prep schoolers dominated throughout the game.
Middlesex School of Concord meets Groton School on the Middlesex gridiron in North Concord next Saturday afternoon in the big annual clash.
Lexington High School announces the fall baseball schedule with two games this week. The team will face unspecified opponents at home or away, continuing fall practice and competition.
Easton Pa Oct 19 Boston College beat Yale in New Haven marking Yale's first gridiron defeat to the Eagles. The note recalls Yale Princeton and Harvard first meetings at New Haven on dates in 1873 and 1875, with earlier Columbia wins, all under modified rugby rules then.
From 1875 to last Saturday Yale faced 391 foes with Harvard and Princeton alone beating it more than ten times. Boston College’s 11–3 win on Oct 18 1919 marks a historic upset. James Fitzpatrick kicked a 47 yard field goal, a feat matched only twice before in football history.
New York hosts a pro balk line billiard championship for the first time since 1912 at the Hotel Astor. A round robin of 21 games begins with Ora Morningstar facing Jake Schaefer, followed by George Slosson versus Sutton, Hoppe meeting Cochran, and Koji Yamada to join Tuesday.
The piece argues graduates should assist coaches without coaching players, stresses a captain must lead by example and share responsibility, and favors a senior or junior with true merit. It warns against overbearing overseer conduct and political selection, promoting respectful, effective leadership.
A veteran coach argues for a single clear system directed by the head coach with limited assistants. He warns against informal input from former players and emphasizes discipline, unity, and strict adherence to a chosen style. Reunions of veteran players are seen as beneficial and enjoyable.
The captain should direct substitutions without abuse and avoid humbling the team. The coach remains the head, with the captain speaking sparingly to preserve confidence, while officials emphasize superior experience and judgment in leadership.
Everett Scott reportedly will not return to the Boston Americans next season. The Post notes his declaration could leave the Red Sox facing a difficult lineup and uncertain infield for the coming summer.
A quartet of Greater Boston Inter scholastic football teams leads the 1919 gridiron race. Malden Somerville Everett Highs of the Suburban league and the High School of Commerce dominate the Boston title chase as the season heats up.
No boxing show this week under Armory auspices after Pat Reed defeated George Robinson. McTigue refused to meet Reed, causing the cancellation. Next week features Charley Parker vs Joe Tiplita in a 12 round main bout at Mechanics Building.
The article argues Barrow must replace Scott in center field and shortstop as the Red Sox would suffer badly from his loss. It weighs options with Donie Bush or trades with Detroit or Chicago, noting McNally’s limits and the risks of any deal. It calls on Barrow and Frazee to act quickly to find a plan.
The piece notes Somerville High lacks power but has defense and material to hold off attackers as Malden High, Everett High, and High School of Commerce push for top honors. Key figures include coach Sylvie McLoughlin and stars Buck Sweetland Roy Kelley and Ed Sherlock.
Johnny Wilson of Charlestown and Jake Ahearn of South Boston meet in a 12 round bout at Mechanics Building with over 6000 expected fans and $10000 insurance on the event. Preliminary bouts and Curley auction of Babe Ruth bat for Scotty Memorial Fund headline the card.
The text emphasizes the captain and quarterback must uphold the highest standards, insist on full performance, and be well versed in rules. It argues teams should not rely on a single leader and require at least five players who know the game, with two ready to aid if leaders falter.
Charles L. Curtis principal of Winchester High School and MVIFL president will call a meeting this week to act on protests filed by Faculty Coach William C. Schuster of Winchester eleven. day to be announced.
Exeter and Andover Academies have promising football reps that rank with past crackerjacks. Both teams cruise toward a decisive clash next month, expected to be a strong contest between them.
In Providence the crowd shows jubilation comparable to a championship win after a 7-0 Harvard game score.
St Mark's Middlesex Groton School and Milton Academy emerge as standout private schools in contention for top laurels. None possesses a truly dominant outfit this year, though each year one often rises to the occasion.
Peabody High crushed Winthrop 25 to 6 as the North Shore league favorites Peabody along with Revere and Gloucester vie for league honors in a dramatic week.
The Concord High School football team travels to Framingham High School for their annual gridiron clash next Saturday after the current week.
In a tense game Syracuse beat Pitt and the late period saw Buck O Neal insert subs who outplayed Glen Warner's veterans, prompting a notable shift in momentum and coaching reactions.
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