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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1919
Page
21
The defensive quarter sits four yards behind the center in normal alignment and backs the defense with heavy power and rare judgment. He stops long gains, counters outside tackle plays and end runs, and defends against short passes along the line. A strong defensive quarter elevates a mediocre rush and strengthens the whole line.
Harvard’s freshman team was shut out 14 to 0 as the varsity, led by Swede Nelson and Dick Humphrey, controlled most of the scrimmage in the stadium yesterday. Eddie Casey and Ralph Horween were out, Arnold Horween injured, and Ban Lockwood to join later.
The article lays out the primary and secondary defenses for football, detailing how the center, quarterback, and ends must be watched by defensive backs. It emphasizes quick judgment, speed, and anticipation to stop runs and prevent forward passes, with special notes on the conservative back and the fullback’s distant position.
The piece argues size isn’t decisive for a football centre and cites examples of 150 and 212 pound players. It stresses fight, speed, diagnostic reads, stamina, and nerve as key traits, noting a lighter centre can succeed if endowed with fire and endurance.
The Cornell mascot bear will be housed at the Cornell Club in New York after hotels barred the bear during the team’s Manhattan visit for the Dartmouth game. An enduring football guide discusses center play, passes, and the need for stamina and teamwork amid hostility and crowd pressure.
Cleveland Indians shortstop Ray Chapman signs a life contract as he plans to wed Katherine Marie Daly in a ceremony on Wednesday night October 29 in Cleveland. The romance has been delayed for two years.
The Cleveland sports circle notes the upcoming wedding of a local favorite with Tris Speaker as best man and Tom Raftery of Boston an usher. The ceremony at Knights of Columbus Hall on Euclid Avenue will be followed by a California honeymoon, with Ray and Steve O Neill among the attendees and Daly as bride’s father. The couple plans Cleveland as their future home with a new house near Daly.
Exeter N H October 22 Captain Richard L Luman may miss the rest of the season due to kidney injuries from the Yale freshmen game at New Haven last Saturday He has been in Yale infirmary but may return to Exeter by week’s end Coach Blake hopes he will be fit for the Andover game next month Reed Millard and Switzer are the substitutes none equal to Luman Reed may start against the Harvard freshmen at Cambridge Saturday The team had a long workout and light scrimmage in preparation for the Harvard game
The Lexington High School fall baseball team defeated Stoneham High School 1 to 0 at Lexington Athletic Field yesterday. Adams struck out 15 and allowed four hits as Lexington scored seven runs in the first inning. Batterymen Adams and Bourne for Lexington and Fudge Morton Quinlan and Cogan for Stoneham noted in the box.
Tufts undergraduates plan to reach the Yale game in New Haven despite lacking train funds. George Garside and Albert Ober repaired an old flivver in the Tufts shop and will depart Friday night in time for Saturday’s game. Coach Whalen’s team practiced against Yale plays to fix faults before kickoff.
Tufts coaches push an offensive style as injured players return. Captain Cahoon’s arm improves and a probable lineup forms with Cahoon Trowbridge Fazioli Galloway Sellen Riordan Gillis Barrett Beacham Pryor and a backfield featuring Martin Liepsic Thornton Keefe and Smith. Ed MacNamarra is out with a back strain but Tufts plans to use forward passes and strong ground play against Yale.
Waldek Zbyszko opens his bid for the world title tonight versus Hjilmer Knopp in a two out of three falls match under catch-as-catch-can rules. Zbyszko arrived in Boston and reports in top condition to promoter Tuohey, expecting a hard bout. The semi final pairs John Kilonis and Ira Dern, with Dern’s friends boosting the stakes. Bridson Greene from Andover draws the strongest available opponent.
A lively gridiron clash is set for Middlesex School in North Concord this afternoon. The Middlesex second eleven faces St. Mark's School second team from Southboro in their annual showdown.
Babe Ruth plans a Friday departure from Boston by train at 2 p m to reach Los Angeles within ten days. He says he will join the coast to begin his debut as a future movie hero and is enthusiastic about the venture.
Babe Ruth signals potential longer coast stay if Boston Red Sox do not raise his pay. He says he signed for three years at 10 000 per year but believes his value warrants more and may return the contract to Frazee if unsatisfied. He plans Los Angeles work for four years regardless, while pursuing film and cigar business.
The Ginter Company bowling teams held an organization meeting on October 15 at 495 Washington Street electing Rhodes as official scorer McManus as financial secretary and Dudley as secretary. Captains include Bernard Rogers Har grove Hannan Hill Malden Sivertson Lussier Murray and Smith. The season opened at 8 PM at New Boston Alleys and will run every Wednesday until March 10 1920.
Teams staying in New York prior to games have begun using ballroom spaces for signal practice. The Williams eleven rested in Manhattan and trained in stocking feet on the Hotel McAlpin ballroom floor after dinner, following Harvard’s 1913 precedent at the McAlpin roof before a Princeton game.
The Arlington Heights Tennis Club hosts a Hallowe'en party at Robbins Memorial Town Hall Arlington on Saturday evening November 1. The event is organized by the club dance committee including George E. Stokes Robert H. Beglen Edward L. Shinn J Murray Walker Mrs Harry H Stinson and Mrs George UZ Stokes.
Boston reports Evertt Scott a top shortstop seeks release from the Red Sox and a trade to a Western club. The Browns, driven by owner Phil Ball, foster hope they can land him and excite fans in St Louis after the news from Boston on October 22.
Boston may consider a deal with St Louis to strengthen its weak pitching staff. The Browns would trade veteran twirlers Shocker and Davenport for Scott, aiming to boost the Red Sox while Davenport seeks a fresh start and Shocker seeks relief from current conditions.
Boxing cards unfold across Massachusetts with Charley Pitts versus Young Goula in Lynn at Casino A C. Crescent A C in Lowell hosts Benny McCoy against Roy Moore. Star A C promotes Harry Carlson versus Johnny Russo in Rockland after their Brockton draw. Main bouts run 12 rounds.
The Harvard freshmen faced the varsity in a stadium scrimmage with the second team clashing with the New London Submarine Base sailors. Stan Burnham returned from injury to lead the varsity drive as Swede Nelson’s early touchdown sparked momentum, while the yearlings stalled near midfield on a late defensive stand.
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