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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1912
Page
10
Harvard football drilled on Soldiers Field with a half hour scrimmage focusing on defense and new plays. The Crimson anticipate a tough test against Brown next Saturday and aim for a fifth win after Brown's strong showing against Pennsylvania.
The Crimson varsity sees Willetts and McGuire ruled out for the season. Handy and Graustein join the squad from the second team while Freedley earns a varsity lift. Scrimmage against the seconds features Brickley touchdowns and notable plays from Coolidge and Hardwick.
Thousands gathered at the National Theatre last night to see Joe Wood and Tris Speaker up in a first balcony box while Buck O'Brien performed a solo on stage. The scene proved to fans there is no friction between Wood and O'Brien despite current rumors. The cheering was intense as the stars were spotlighted.
Yale endured a grueling session after a tough West Point game as players skipped full drills. Forty minutes of hard play yielded only one score with Pumpelly the lone ground gainer and scorer for the regulars.
Secret practice continues with afternoon sessions as gates stay closed for three weeks. Charley White Jr. return from a rough tackle, trainer says he will be ready next week. Second team development shows progress with several players listed across positions. A ticketing change shifts Yale Harvard Princeton games outreach away from Curtiss who declines due to business duties.
The game will be distributed from the Yale ticket department with similar arrangements expected for Yale Princeton. Dr Leonard Sanford, the team surgeon, is ill but no players are hospitalized. Randall’s wrenched knee prevents practice, but injuries are limited to minor bruises and no replacement attendant is appointed.
Captain Ernie Wagner of the Boston Red Sox writes Philadelphia friends praising Connie Mack for key scouting insights before the World Series. Wagner says Mack explained Giants strengths and weaknesses and spent time with Red Sox leaders during the Athletics series, aiding Boston's championship run.
Exeter, N H October 22 Defeat by Yale freshmen exposed weaknesses in both defense and offense. Coach Zeigler drilled players this afternoon to improve team work before next Saturday’s Harvard freshmen clash. Quarterback spots remain unsettled with Dickerman and Casey favored. Waite and Woodlock also showed potential.
After the National League season ends Hans Wagner, star Pirates shortstop, hurries off to the woods to fish and enjoy a quiet retreat away from the game.
Princeton football under lights at Osborne Field drills for a crucial Dartmouth game. Coaches push 75 minutes of fast scrimmage as players work to sharpen speed and ball handling amid quiet Gates.
Scrubs score only sensational run late in scrimmage as Boland, Lafayette quarterback, breaks through Princeton defense for a 40 yard touchdown. Logan Cunningham and teammates defend against varsity drive, while senior Fred Thompson helps coach and oppose the Tigers.
Wilson at tackle Duff guard Thompson halfback strong. Shenk to contend with Duff, Blue then thenthal active behind guards against coaches. Phillips makes key defensive plays. Penfield at right tackle with E Trenkman sidelined. Captain Pendleton on sidelines guiding. Baker at left halfback. Dunlap rehabbing to join Harvard clash. unlikely for Dartmouth wing role.
Cushing Academy hosts Andover at Andover. St Johns Prep faces Peabody at Danvers. Arlington High meets Dedham High in Arlington. Boston High plays Allen Toehet at Weat Newton. Melrose High visits Stoneham in Melrose. Marlboro High against Westboro at Westboro. Hudson High travels to Natick. Vermonth High vs Belmont at Weymouth. Stark's School vs Boston Latin at Southboro. Groton School versus Lawrence Academy at Groton.
Andover meets Cushing Academy while Boston Latin faces St Marks School at Southboro. Allen School hosts Boston College High School in West Newton with a weight edge favoring Allen. Rock Ridge Hall challenges Westboro High at Weston. Dedham and Arlington open Arlington High field. St John’s Prep meets Peabody at Danvers in Essex county elimination clash. Scout duties observed as Somerville prepares for Brockton while Triangular league action nears Newton and Claflin Field. Worcester Academy visits Andover in a fast, hard clash led by Enright Lawless and Jack Lawless at quarterback.
Ann Arbor Oct 22 Coach Yost insists Michigan must beat Syracuse by at least 100 to 0 to win Eastern critics approval. He cites Princeton 62 to 0 and Carlisle 30 to 0 as benchmarks and warns Walter Camp and allies will call Michigan weak if the Orange is not surpassed.
Milton High crushed Volk Mann at Cunningham Gym Milton, with all but three points scored in the final two periods. Margeson made a notable score from a difficult angle. Cross and Captain Poole added touchdowns as Gustafson converted on multiple attempts.
Daly directed a hard practice at Weston Field as Williams prep to face Daly’s squad. Captain Michael and Vinal were sidelined while Tocolan and Crawford played, with Crawford scoring via a noted end run and a rare successful forward pass noon.
Connie Mack forgives Rube Oldring and Chief Bender and re welcomes them to the Philadelphia Athletics. Players and manager agree to end joy riding and efforts to diminish the wine crop.
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