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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1915

Page

14

Harvard Held by Seconds in Slippery Scrimmage

Harvard practised in rain as the second team moved the ball to the varsity ten yard line from the forty. The backfield struggled but the seconds showed the sharper edge while the varsity prepared for Cornell with Tom Enwright limited by injury.

Harvard Varsity Haughton Stadium Murray Tom Enwright Cornell Princeton MeckKinlock Watson Parson Dave Campbell Leo Leary Soucy Harte

Dartmouth Works on Defence Against Princeton Plays

Dartmouth's big Green team practiced defence for Princeton plays under Assistants Boyle and Randall. Coach Cavanaugh avoided scrimmage to prevent injuries, while a signal drill and new formations were studied. Gerrish punting improved and Thielscher and Scully showed accuracy for field goals, with plans to punt sparingly. A mass meeting boosted enthusiasm as students signed a leaving-book for a Friday train trip, hinting at a 300-strong Dartmouth cheering section at Palmer Stadium.

Hanover N. H Boyle Randall Dartmouth Princeton Cavanaugh Barrows Scully Thielscher Gerrish Thielseher Palmer Stadium McAuliffe Hillman Charles EK. Bolser

Eddie Mack Chosen Lenox Matchmaker

Eddie Mack, famed Gloucester boxing handler and promoter, is named Lenox A. C. matchmaker. He has begun duties by arranging a tentative feature bout between Joe Chick of Gloucester and Bay Wood of Fall River for the November 1 card at Lenox.

Lenox A. C Gloucester Eddie Mack Joe Chick Bay Wood Fall River

Groton School Defeats Lawrence Academy 19 to 0 in Mud

Groton School beat Lawrence Academy 19 to 0 in heavy rain and a muddy field. Groton scored on a second period forward pass, a third quarter interception return, and a final touchdown by Emmons through center.

Groton Groton School Lawrence Academy Emmons

White Sox Trade Chappell for Milwaukee Players

Chicago officials announced the White Sox acquired outfielder Chappell and pitcher Shackelford from Milwaukee in an American Association deal. Nemo Liebold was not included. Rumors say Chappell may go to Cleveland as partial payment for Joe Jackson Roth and Klepf fer already traded.

Chicago Harry Trabiner White Sox Chappell Shackelford Milwaukee Nemo” Liebold Cleveland Joe Jackson Roth Klepfer

San Francisco Club Wins Pacific Coast League Championship

San Francisco defeats Oakland 9 to 4 to clinch the Pacific Coast league championship on October 20 in San Francisco.

San Francisco Oakland

Hoppe Wins 14 1 Balk Line Match Over Yamada

Willie Hoppe defeated Koji Yamada of Japan 500 to 396 in the 14.1 balk line championship at Convention Hall. Hoppe averaged 164 31 per inning while Yamada averaged 136 30. Yamada showed late form with a 118 run in the 20th inning, but Hoppe remained steadier and had a high run of 128 in the 16th.

Willie Hoppe Koji Yamada Japan Convention Hall Hoppe Yamada

Comerford Elected Yale Freshmen Captain

Charles A. Comerford of Brooklin Massachusetts was elected captain of Yale's freshman football eleven. He prepared at Exeter Academy and played end rush for three seasons. Yale has chosen Exeter graduates as freshman captains for two years, following Cupid Black and Aleck Wilson.

New Haven Charles A. Comerford Brooklin Mass Yale Exeter Academy Exeter Cupid Black Aleck Wilson

Concord High thumps Wayland 70–0 on muddy field

The Concord High School football team overwhelmed Wayland High School 70 to 0 in 25 minutes of play on a rain soaked field. Concord scored at least 11 touchdowns in the brisk game this afternoon.

Concord Concord High School Wayland High School

CHIFEDS CLAIM TO BE WORLD CHAMPIONS

The Chicago Federal league team will receive medals declaring them world champions for 1915. A letter to manager Joe Tinker from league president James A. Gilmore states the National Commission failed to accept a championship series, making CHIFEDS the unquestioned champions.

Chicago Federal League Joe Tinker James A. Gilmore National Commission

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