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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1914
Page
8
The article frames the Princeton Dartmouth matchup as a fitting dedication for Tiger Stadium at Princeton with both teams evenly matched and confident, noting roster shifts, Yale Harvard ticket demand, cross country hopes, and ongoing boxing chatter around Gallant and Cross.
The text discusses heavyweight limits, noting 175 pounds as threshold and confirming Gunboat Smith as a heavyweight. It mentions a Harvard coach letter and asks for scheduled times of Harvard Penn State and Harvard Michigan games, stating Penn State at a certain hour and Michigan at 2 o'clock. It recalls Marty Baldwin vs Freddie Welsh on June 25, 1911, with Baldwin losing a 20 round decision.
Chicago Oct 23 Ed Walsh may be the next manager of the White Sox. A fan close to the ”Old Roman” views him as the probable new leader of the South Siders, though President Comiskey has not announced any decision.
Comiskey praises Walsh as a motivating force for the White Sox and argues his fighting spirit could lift the club, which has struggled since Callahan became manager. The Sox won the city series from the Cubs again this fall, yet fans remain dissatisfied with Callahan. Walsh’s managerial ability is unproven, but his strong will is seen as essential for leadership.
San Francisco reports that the Pacific Coast baseball league season closes next Sunday with Portland champions for 1918. Los Angeles sits second and San Francisco third after Portland clinched the pennant with a victory over San Francisco yesterday.
Yale plans to field Paul Betts against Washington and Jefferson after Talbott is held out for two to three days to regain form. Carl Wiedeman is sidelined by a slight muscle bruise, with Aleck Wilson acting as temporary captain and running the eleven in Talbott’s absence.
Yale prepares for a crucial game against Pennsylvania with Wilson risking return after two weeks’ limbo. The Eli attack, featuring Fleming, Patterson, Spiegel, and a seasoned backfield, aims to outscore Penn despite a green rushline and high average roster age as final signal practice completes.
Philadelphia Oct 23 Many University of Pennsylvania graduates once stars helped the regular coaches at Franklin Field as the Quakers prepared for tomorrow's game with the Carlisle Indians. The Indians, strong rivals, were said to be at top form under Glenn Warner who believes his team is one of his fastest.
Browne and Nichols edged Noble and Greenough 6 to 0 on the B M home grounds. Players listed include Meade Halli Wainwright Fenn and Snow Eaton among others with Touchdown credited to Pratt. Referee Woodlock head linesman Wallace and two ten minute periods showed a low scoring football game.
PRICETON N J Oct 23 Tomorrow will stage a major football game between Dartmouth and Princeton at Princeton. In total victories Princeton leads, but in the last game played the edge belongs to Dartmouth.
The article compares Princeton and Dartmouth in a pivotal clash noting Princeton's stronger line and Dartmouth's backfield depth. It highlights stars Whit ney Murdock Curtis for Dartmouth with Curtis possibly out, while Princeton’s Boland Driggs Moore Law Glick Eberstaddt Trenkman and Tibbett are key backs.
The piece previews the Princeton Palmer Stadium dedication game, noting the 41,000 seating capacity and Edward Palmer’s gift. It contrasts Princeton and Dartmouth lineups, highlighting key players, veterans, and positions, with emphasis on the expected clash and the historical context of the Harvard and Dartmouth rivalries.
The seventh puppy show and field day of the Airedale Terrier Club of New England, held at James W. Spring’s Orchard Knot home in Newton Centre today, features judging by Harold W. Read at 2 PM with tea after. Over 30 dogs under a year compete, with cups donated by George S. West, Robert Jordan, William Prescott Wolcott, and others for various age groups, plus class prizes from listed members.
Boston Latin School defeated Cambridge Latin 19 to 0 on Rossell Field yesterday afternoon. Cambridge was hampered by captain Johnson’s injury from the Boston College High game as Boston backs delivered relentless offense. The official lineup lists Gorman Hills Young Enright and Proctor with touchdowns by Martin and Enright, referee Redfield, umpire McCabe, linesman Wallace, four ten minute quarters.
The Federal League annual meeting in New York reported no peace talks with organized baseball. James A. Gilmore was re elected president and treasurer for five years while Robert B. Ward became vice president and Lloyd Rickert secretary for one year. The league affirmed financial health and intent to continue as before, denying any deals with the National or American leagues. Twelve major leaguers signed with the Feds for 1915.
The Union Boat Club annual dinner honored Harvard Henley victors and other crews with 120 attendees at the Exchange Club. Col onel Robbins led the guest list, followed by A B whose parchment is barely dry. Decor included blue and white colors and American victory handlebills as English newsboys proclaimed the warlike sentiments.
Joe Connolly, left fielder for the Boston Braves, received an enthusiastic reception in Putnam Conn. after a parade through the city. A banquet honored him and he reportedly made his first lapse while speaking. He is slated to pitch an exhibition tomorrow and will be presented with a purse.
George W. Wightman of Brookline a Harvard Law School student won the fall championship in singles defeating H G M Kelleher of Seattle Washington. Wightman took the title after losing one set the previous day and winning the decisive fourth set 6 3.
Harvard freshmen action reports Smith Hart won yesterday in the interdormitory football series beating Gore Hall by Jo to 0. Smith previously defeated Standish in the first game, continuing the series with solid early results.
Harvard faces an undefeated Penn State with a substitute lineup while Dartmouth Princeton Syracuse Michigan Yale Washington and Jefferson Tufts Rutgers Cornell Brown Penn Carlisle Williams Trinity Wesleyan Amherst figure in a day of high stakes clashes across major programs in a midseason gridiron pageant.
Louis Sanborn, Tufts sensational freshman end, sustained a compound jaw fracture in the Harvard game last Saturday. Now in Somerville Hospital, he is 18 and his parents have barred him from playing this fall, a decision kept quiet until yesterday.
The annual freshman and sophomore track meet will be held this afternoon at Tufts Oval with the first events at o clock. Both classes will field strong teams as the meet contributes to securing the freshman flags and considerable interest surrounds the event.
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