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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1908

Page

10

Middies Expect A Victory In Navy Harvard Clash

Annapolis reports the Navy football team confident of beating Harvard in the annual showdown. Coach Jack Cates guides a veteran squad with Yale ties on defense and a swift backfield. Captain Northcroft and quarterback Lange headline a sharpened offense as Navy seeks a dominant performance.

Annapolis Navy Harvard Crimson Middies Yale Jack Cates Andover Ray Page Cates Dague Walter Camp

Cambridge and Rindge Set for Tufts Oval Showdown

Cambridge Latin and Rindge Manual Training School prepare for a crucial University City championship clash at Tufts Oval with a likely large crowd expected. Rindge appears stronger, while Cambridge Latin will be without some top players for academic reasons.

Rindge Manual Training School Cambridge Latin Tufts Oval Bth Rindge Frank Close Latin School

Vegetarian Captures First Race in Yale Athletic History

New Haven Conn October 21 Yale displayed a new track star Forest Kingsley Sherwood of Glen Cove Long Island capturing both the short events with ease His best form was shown in the 100 yard dash which he finished in 10 15 seconds His mark in the 220 was only 23 seconds but he was not pressed The first vegetarian to take the mile run Richard Leach Mann of Buffalo NY is cited as the first meatless athlete at Yale Mann is son of a prominent Buffalo physician

New Haven Conn Yale Forest Kingsley Sherwood Glen Cove Long Island Sherwood Hotchkiss Lakeville Richard Leach Mann Buffalo N. Y Yale Point Mann

Lexington dog Scrape wins foxhound honors at Barre trials

Scrape the 22 year old Lexington bred foxhound won all age stake honors at the 20th Brunswick Foxhound Club trials at Barre. Owner William J. Gorman of Lexington celebrated as Scrape, entered by Colonel Roger D. Williams, earned Endurance cup and runner up finishes in hunting trailing speed and driving. Scrape had also placed second in national Bardstown trials as a puppy.

Brunswick Foxhound Club Scrape William J. Gorman Lexington Roger D. Williams Barre Bardstown

Old Oarsman Pat McNulty Honored by Testimonial

Aquatics and sports enthusiasts plan a testimonial for Pat McNulty after he relocated from Chestnut Street to Harvard Bridge. The tribute honors his character and contributions to straight rowing, with many sport leaders, including Bradford Boat Club, backing the move.

Pat McNulty Chestnut Street Charles River Union Boat Club Boston Athletic Club Harvard Bridge Bradford Boat Club

Grid Inferior to Yale? Penn prep notes and Carlisle play hints

Gridiron gossip reports Andrus and Goebel as strong linemen for Yale before Princeton. It notes Penn guard Pike rivaling Zeigler, Carlisle stars bold trick plays by Bemis Pierce, and Case Kenyon near-touchdown drama. Mentions Dartmouth, Princeton, Cornell, Yale line changes, injuries, and secret practice at Franklin Field.

Jim Hogan Andrus Goebel Yale Princeton

Schoolboy gridiron notes from Boston area teams show players and coaches

Steve Mahoney and Joy star at Holy Cross positions with praise for their play. Kennedy Park and Benny Phipps lead coaching posts at Wolfboro and Chelsea High. Slocum returns to form at Newton High, officials enforce rules strictly. Hoernle resembles his brother Charlie in style. Barrows from Newton High acts as strong punter with several 45 and 65 yard booted kicks.

Steve Mahoney Somerville Holy Cross Hiker Joy Boston

Mechanic Arts H defeats South Boston 46 to 0 in city high school game

Mechanic Arts High School dominated South Boston with a 46 to 0 victory. Fitzpatrick scored five touchdowns, Henry four others, and Mower and Nissen each added one. Fitzpatrick kicked six goals after touchdowns. The game featured frequent fumbles from South Boston and a commanding line performance by Mechanic Arts.

Grant Fitzpatrick Mechanic Arts South Boston Mechanic Arts High Boston Mason Mechanic Lane Mechanic Arts High School Mechanic Arts H Boston High Smith, Hagerty O'Donnell Mower Brink Barry Adamson Bernhard Carraher Fallon Q. B Grant Nissen Lane Fox Pord H. B Corbett Fitzpatrick F. Bo F. B Kelley M. A GH. S Henry Mower Nissen Browne Keady Carey Jones

Yale Elevens Endure Gruelling Practice In Open Scrimmage

Yale football held a tough 20 minute halves drill with secret first period and new formations. Nadle, Coy and Wheaton starred with long runs and a notable late trick play. Several players suffered minor injuries as Captain Burch directed for first time since injury while Tad Jones left for Chicago.

New Haven Conn Yale Wheaton Nadle Coy Johnson Gardner Scrubs Richardson Burch Andrus Murphy Clark van Sinderen Mack Charley Chadwick Lydig Trout al Ferguson Weymouth Morris Ely DeWitt Cochran George Adee Bloomer Noraback Chief Bigelow Tad Jones Chicago

Besom Wins All Age Handicap at six furlongs

In Empire City on October 21 a simple race program produced a notable outcome as Besom captured the all age handicap over six furlongs. No stakes were decided yet the contest drew attention to Besom’s victory.

Empire City N. Y Besom

Princeton Defeats Fordham 17 0 in Shine of End Runs

Princeton, New Jersey October 21 Princeton beat Fordham 17 to 0 in a spectacular game dominated by long end runs and early scoring. Coxe Read and Cunningham powered the Tigers while Fordham with substitutes showed resilience in the second half. Score came from two Coxe and Pfeifer touchdowns with Waller adding two goals after touchdowns. Umpire Fultz Referee Southworth Field judge Feagles. Time twenty minute halves.

Princeton N. J Fordham Tigers Bat Dillon Coxe Read Cunningham PRI Dowd Sas Rio Rene Leo IBM Leloy Waller Whaley McGregor Collard Mass King Clark Barrett Bi.s H. B White Read Bishop R. B Ll. Oh Katy Coxe Pfeffer Smith Wile Vgstd F. B Coffey Pfeifer Waller D. Fultz Brown E. F. Southworth Harvard Feagles

Heavyweight Bouts Hurt Boxing Says Critics

The piece argues heavyweights Sullivan and Hart showed poor condition, warning such matches harm boxing. It notes Colma’s planned Attell Driscoll bout, Armory Club cards, and various bouts featuring Murray Rawson Reilly Manning Loughrey Quill Donohue Cote Murphy McFarland Buckley Langford O Brien Glover Bonner and a Reader Mellody win over Walcott.

Jack Twin Sullivan Marvin Hart New York McCoy Stewart Sullivan-Hart Armory Club Hart Sullivan

Navin balks at Chase trade rumor for Highlanders star

Detroit Tigers president Frank Navin disputes a proposed deal that would send Hal Chase and Moriarty to New York in exchange for Mullen Rossman Jones Coughlin and Killifer. Navin calls Chase uncertain while praising Rossman’s conditioning and bat.

Chase Navin Mullen Rossman Jones Coughlin Killifer New York Moriarty

Malden overwhelms Stoneham 62 to 0 in football clash

Malden High School crushed Stoneham High 62 0 as Morgan led with four touchdowns and Cosgrove Hadley Miner Lamont and Goding added scores. Turner's four extra points and a 20 15 minute halves draw 350 spectators to the game in Malden.

Malden Stoneham High School Q. B Bachelder Morey Hadley R. H Jenkins Surrett C. Miner Goding Kelley Morgan Wescott F. B Malden H. S Stoneham H Morgan Cosgrove C. Miner Lamont Chase Millken Turner Iunt Clarke Coggan Ingalls

Everett High Beats Lowell 35 to 11 in Football Clash

Everett High defeated Lowell High 35 to 11 at Glendale Park. Key players for Everett were Lansing Brickley and Brock while Canning and Hylan starred for Lowell. Touchdowns by Brickley Brock Norris Brauer and Canning at Everett H. and Lowell I. S. with Brickley kicking three extra points. Attendance about 400.

Everett Everett High Lowell High Glandale Park Lansing Brickley Brock Canning Hylan Lowell Everett H Lowell H Greeny J. Ti Barnes Lionkl Atta Se .c Rodney Sawer Fe Bee Morando Sweewevesl Gy Benagnne Lansing Ley Bo Seigneur Brickieys Connell Fivock Ccle B. D Cbiran Redpath I. S Norris Brauer Itlett Ingalls T. Mahoney Jones Cuddy Farrell

Revere and Norwood Play Tight High School Football

Revere High and Norwood High battled to a 5 5 draw after a tense opening period. Revere used a more open passing game with several 25 and 30 yard gains as players like Wilfert and Corbett scored for both sides, with key stops and officials noted as the game wore on.

Revere High Norwood Revere Norwood High MacDougal Halstead EDAY Bice Wakeel Elis Caldwell,f Tees Smith Eaton Q. B Bernier Shaughnessy Degee Claves Ieee Corbatt F. B Wolfe Wilfert Corbett O’brien

Colman Timekeeper Olsen Linesmen Daly Roberts

Officials Colman timekeeper Olsen and linesmen Daly and Roberts oversaw a game with 200 in attendance and 15 minute halves.

Colman Olsen Daly Roberts

South Boston Club Plans Christmas Cross Country Run

The South Boston Athletic Club will stage a six mile open blind handicap cross country run on Christmas day with about a dozen prizes. A November 21 six mile blind handicap open to members only kicks off in South Boston and Dorchester along the boulevard to boost interest ahead of the New England championship.

South Boston

Sprinter Rector Still in the Game

Charlottesville Virginia October 21 James A Rector the Virginia flyer is not retiring from track athletics Rector will again lead the Virginia track team during the coming season

Charlottesville James A. Rector Virginia Flyer Rector Virginia

Harvard Football Varsity Departs for Annapolis Trip

The Harvard football team leaves tonight on the Federal Express for Baltimore en route to Annapolis to play the Middies on Saturday. Twenty seven players plus managers trainers and coaches travel as a group with Captain Burr hampered by a cold and Smith sidelined by a hip injury.

Harvard Federal Express Baltimore Annapolis Middies Belvidere Aneapolis Eggleston Amory Scudder Donovan McClosky Commerty Shamrock Ryan Haughton Daly Campbell Kersberg Nesmith Nichols Dr. Ladd Burr G. C. Browne Crowley Corbett Cutler Cutting Dunlap Fish Forschimer Gallatti Gray Herding Hadden Hoar Houston McKay Kennard

No Set Up In Practice For Dartmouth Eleven

Hanover N H Oct 21 There was no cessation in hard gruelling work at Hanover this afternoon. Practice was open most of the time with secret work in the last half hour. Linemen received the most attention during dummy and line scrimmages. Bankart turned his ankle in the scrimmage and may miss the Holy Cross game Saturday.

Nat Tufts Waltham High Tufts Somerville Baldwin Waltham Watch City Jack Leary Much Hanover N. H Ingersoll Worcester Brusse Palmer Schildmiller Kennedy Bankart Holy Cross

Morse's Athletic Built Suit Promises Fit For Athletes

Morse’s 56 years of clothe rs experience yields a new Athletic Built Suit designed for athletes with broad shoulders deep chest and tapered waist. Available in chest sizes 32 to 38 and trouser sizes 29 to 34 with a full peg top cut. Limited stock in two grades priced at 20 and 25 dollars. Other styles range from 10 dollars upward.

New England

Button-Through Topcoats Ad Adds $15 and $20 Pieces

A brisk catalog blurb touts Button-Through topcoats priced at 15 and 20 dollars. The message emphasizes style and value for discerning shoppers.

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