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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1916

Page

9

Amherst Finalizes Muddy Springfield Prep With Line Shifts

Amherst held a final workout for the Springfield game on a mudbound field. Norton will start at tackle and Hobart moves to centre, while Widmayer is out with injuries and Woodward shifts to guard. Miller debuts at centre as Forbes secures an end spot and Melcher moves to the scrubs.

Amherst Springfield Norton Hobart Schmid Widmayer Woodward Miller Forbes Melcher Scrubs

Middlesex Hunt Plans Fox Hunt to Wayland Tomorrow

Lincoln report: the Middlesex Hunt will hold another fox hunt tomorrow morning, assembling in Wayland for the day's chase with Huntsman Charles Morris in charge of the hounds.

Lincoln Middlesex Hunt Wayland Charles Morris

Big Game Haverhill Preview In 1916 College Football

Charles E Parker surveys midseason 1916 football with key matchups. Dartmouth Georgetown at Haverhill stadium stands out for intensity while Tufts Boston College at Medford pits a strong BC against a weakened Tufts. Harvard faces Massachusetts Aggies after a decisive Dartmouth win.

Boston Dartmouth Tufts Boston College Medford Charley Brickley Harvard Princeton Whalen Massachusetts

Fraser Wins Philadelphia Golf Open Championship

James Fraser of Seaview Golf Club won the open championship of the Golf Association of Philadelphia at Philmont with a 226 for 54 holes. Hoofner of Philmont Peter O'Hara of Pittsburg and James Starr of Haddon tied for second with 227 each.

Philadelphia James Fraser Seaview Golf Club Golf Association of Philadelphia Philmont Co. H. Hoofner Peter O'Hara Pittsburg James Starr Haddon

Middlesex Rifle Club to Hold Rifle Shoot in Lincoln

The Middlesex Rifle Club of Lincoln will stage a shoot this afternoon at the club range on Tower Road Lincoln. Local marksmen are invited to compete as members prepare for upcoming events at the range in Lincoln.

Middlesex Rifle Club Lincoln Tower Road

Tufts Varsity Prepares For Boston College Clash

Tufts trains on the oval for the Boston College game with practice sessions tight and passes emphasized. Morrison Drummey and Jochim miss the start. Brat to start at quarterback and Jeffrey earns a trial run. Hopkins starts at left end, Abbott at left guard replaces Morrison, Spunt to see time on defense, Wescott Doane in backfield with Keefe at left half.

Tufts Boston College Whelan Brickley Morrison Drummey Jochim Brat Jeffrey Hopkins Haggerty Tyler Abbott

Sox refuse to bow to Cornish over Laconia game

Jack Barry and Red Sox players part of a scheduled game with Laconia believe there will be no reaction from the National Cornish about their decision. Laconia’s heavy advertising made canceling at the last minute impractical for the Sox stars.

Jack Barry Red Sox Laconia Cornish Sox

Cornell suffers first defeat in long championship run

Franklin Park hosts an upset as Cornell loses after a long streak of annual titles. Coach Jack Moakley plans to rebound this fall. Tufts faces Charley Brickley’s Boston College in today’s match, signaling potential trimming for the Maroon and Gold. Al Copeland to lead the New York Fourteenth regiment athletes, replacing Lawson Robertson who left for Pennsylvania. Early-season observations note football backs improve with baseball play. Stallings’ stance on 21-man pennant battles is now echoed by the National league. Cross country prepares for intercollegiate championships as squads sharpen for the grind ahead.

Franklin Park Cornell Jack Moakley Tufts Charley Brickley Boston College al Copeland New York Fourteenth Regiment Lawson Robertson Pennsylvania Stallings J. K. Tener

Shared World Series Pay Unequal for Seasonal Players

In a discussion of earnings, regulars who played most of the season received equal shares, while players not with the club all season or who appeared in few games were paid less. The heavyweight title scene notes Tommy Burns winning over Marvin Hart after Jeffries retirement.

Vv. M Ipswich Tommy Burns Marvin Hart Jeffries

Mixed foursomes crown at Albemarle Golf Club event

Thirty pairs competed in the Albemarle Golf Club mixed foursome. Net prizes went to Ruth Batchelder Oakley and W. Kenney Weston. best gross won by C L Duncan and C W Davis of Brae-Burn. Additional top nets listed include A Nason and A Nickerson of Albemarle, with multiple 9 and pair results across clubs.

Albemarle Golf Club Ruth Batchelder Oakley W. QO. Skenney Weston C. L. Duncan C. W. Davis Brae-Burn Country Club A. Nason Brookline A. Nickerson Ruth Batchelder Oakley W. O. Kenney J Nealis Albemarle E. M. Brien KE. Brien Vesper Seto Stanton L. Duncan Ann Nason Country E. W. Daley R. S. Lyons G. Smith Brae Burn F. M. Bohr Henderson Carl Whittemore Belmont M. L. Gould Albe Brae-Burn H. ©. Davis Woodland H. H. Cook F. CG

Middlesex School Hosts Groton on Local Gridiron

The Middlesex School football eleven faces Groton School this afternoon on the Middlesex gridiron in North Concord. The annual game showcases local prep talent and team rivalry under afternoon skies.

Middlesex Groton

Commerce Wins From Lowell at Fenway Park 21 to 19

The High School of Commerce football team defeated Lowell High 21 to 19 at Fenway Park yesterday afternoon in a brisk, high scoring battle.

High School of Commerce Lowell High Fenway Park

Commerce Beats Lowell High 21 19 In Narrow Finish

Kilham, McCarthy, and Downey led Commerce backfield while Lynch scored all Lowell touchdowns aided by Heathcock and Liston. Final score Commerce 21 Lowell 19 with Kilham grabbing a 25 yard run late and Lynch notching three TDs for Lowell. Referee H McGrath. Time 12 four-minute quarters.

Lowell Kilham McCarthy Downey Commerce Lynch Heathcock Liston Lowell High Kirby, Wansker Hunter Whelpley T.c Oy T McCann Mullen G. D. Coughlan Geoghehan Sullivan Beaton Pinkham Brown Young Ingham S. Coughlan Burke Alevcers l Whittaker Downey Q D Heathcock McCarthy Mahoney Mauser McElaney Colvin Liston Kilham

St. Mark's Beats Boston Latin 20 to 6 in Southboro

St. Mark's cruised to a 20 to 6 victory over Boston Latin at Southboro. The lone score for Latin came in the third period when Parent returned a kickoff for a TD after Doyle blocked a kick. Hellier and Van Rensselaer scored for St. Mark's with Koening adding two extra points.

Southboro St. Mark's Boston Latin Doyle Parent Hellier Taylor Monk T. Dilworth Sanford Parent van Rensselaer Kennedy Goodwin Hinkle Forgan Cronin Goodrich van Rensselaer Koening Hallahan Carens Ryan

Mabel Trask Wins Georgia Cup at Grand Circuit Meet

Mabel Trask owned by Walter R. Cox and driven by its owner won the Georgia Railway and Power Company cup and the main $2500 purse in straight heats over St Frisco. Eler’s best time was 2 07 ¼ in heat three. Lee Axworthy driven by B White ran 1 59 ¾ to threaten track record. Peter Mac, piloted by M McDevitt, posted 2 04 ½ in a special exhibition mile.

Atlanta Mabel Trask Walter R. Cox St. Frisco Georgia Railway & Power Company Georgia Peter Mac M. McDevitt

Big afternoon slate of schoolboy football clashes

Big games are set this afternoon among local schoolboy teams with Brookline facing Waltham Medford meeting Dorchester Melrose meeting Somerville Malden meeting Rindge and Huntington meeting Everett among the key local contests.

Brookline-Waltham Medford-Dorchester Melrose-Somerville Malden-Rindge Huntington-Everett

Milton High Braintree High Game Canceled

The Braintree High team canceled the scheduled game against Milton High and the Braintree squad has been disbanded.

Milton High Braintree

Arion Trotter Sold to Lister Winterspoon

Savage estate holders announce Arion the former world champion trotter has been given to Lister Winterspoon of Versailles Kentucky. Once sold for 125000 Arion set a 2103 4 speed record as a two year old. Minor Heir from the Savage string has been sold to W C Crawford of Williston Tennessee.

W. C. Crawford Williston Tenn

Yale Freshman Football Names Captain Kempton

Herbert M. Kempton of Malden Massachusetts has been chosen captain of Yale Universitys freshman football team at New Haven on October 20.

New Haven Herbert M. Kempton Malden Mass Yale

Golf at Lexington Club Ends Golf Season This Weekend

An 18 hole hardy cap medal play is staged this afternoon at Lexington Golf Club in North Lexington. Next Saturday the Lexington season closes with a final tournament. A separate event is also scheduled this afternoon at Arlington Heights Arlmont Golf Club in Arlington Heights.

Lexington Golf Club North Lexington Lexington Club Arlmont Golf Club Arlington Heights

Lexington and Concord Play Out of Town Games This Afternoon

Lexington High School heads to Winchester for its annual game with Winchester High School. Concord High School travels to Belmont to face Belmont High in an away contest.

Lexington High School Concord High School Winchester Concord High Belmont High Belmont

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