East Will See Massive College and High School Gridiron Crowds
New York on Oct 19 reports that 80 to 98 colleges and several hundred high schools will play football this Saturday drawing an estimated 990000 spectators across the East region.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1922
Page
26
New York on Oct 19 reports that 80 to 98 colleges and several hundred high schools will play football this Saturday drawing an estimated 990000 spectators across the East region.
The Lexington High School football eleven travels to Belmont to face Belmont High in this annual city game. Other matches listed include Lowell versus Commerce at Brookline Hine Field, Boston Latin against B C High at Braves Field, Woburn versus Watertown, Milton Academy at Quincy, and Lexington meeting Belmont.
George Wright hosted 74 veteran golfers at Wollaston Golf Club for his 15th annual gathering. The seniors, still spry, showcased solid scoring on Wollaston and other courses. Wright, the game’s New England pioneer, shot a 90 while leading the host group past fellow enthusiasts and rivals in a day of camaraderie.
Crow Point hosts a crowded session with Wollaston leading Class A and B play. Kendall's Class C prize marks a rare 100 plus score while Litchfield edges Sargent in Class B as Theophilus King nears 73 with a 118. A radio broadcast of the Harvard game will be heard 1000 miles away before kickoff.
Waltham trains for a repeat win as Fitchburg seeks revenge after last year’s 14 13 defeat by Waltham. Coach Amiott tightens Fitchburg with extra coaching led by ex Holy Cross captain Gildea. Waltham’s Lowery, a standout back from last season, headlines a strong lineup facing Fitchburg’s faster, alert attack.
Frank DeRice the Portland promoter will test a hat draw system for six 120-pounders Edd Polo Ruby Levine Zulu Zerrelli Frankie Conway Johnny Green and Tommy Thomas. Tonight two names are drawn at 8 14 for 12 round bouts then two more and finally the last pair. In all 36 rounds. The three winners will be matched with other featherweights for the next show.
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