Bo McMillin Inspires Real Life Hero in Novel About Centre Star
Boston Post Sporting Editor details Bo McMillin Centre College quarterback as the real life inspiration for a fiction hero in First Down Kentucky. The piece traces Bo’s barefoot youth in Texas to Centre’s gridiron fame, Navy service, and leadership, paralleling the novel’s character Rowan McMurray with Bo’s famed career and ethos of team over self.
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Dartmouth Players In Good Shape Ahead Of Cornell
Hanover Oct 23 Dartmouth coach Jack Cannell reports the squad coming through yesterday’s hard tussle with Columbia in fine shape for a week of hard work before the Ithaca test with Cornell. No injuries, captain Robertson the only absent member noted as the team remains intact.
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Columbia
Jack Cannell
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Ithaca
Robertson
Green football notes on Robertson Calder and Cannell
Robertson may heal enough to practice late this week for an Ithaca emergency. Calder, a little known substitute, played superbly in covering and running to match veteran stars. Neidlinger rejoined the line to help when the goal was threatened, showing tackle strength after a prior injury. The Green forward pass against Columbia signals improving passing game under Cannell.
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Cannell
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Calder
Malden and Newton share top spot after weekend of close games
Medford and Cambridge Latin faltered leaving Malden and Newton tied for first in the Suburban League. Newton blocked three kicks and recovered a fumble by Garrity while Blackman sparked Somerville with an 80 yard interception return to beat Brookline.
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Cambridge Latin
Malden
Newton
Osborne
Garrity
Jack Macdonald
Somerville
Brookline
Blackman
Seek to Elect Hanary Head of Hockey Assn
Boston delegation to push rule revisions and elect a Boston man to high office at the United States Amateur Hockey Association annual meeting in Philadelphia. Tom Kanaly will be presented as candidate for the presidency, an office currently held by William S. Haddock of Pittsburg.
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United States Amateur Hockey Association
Philadelphia
Tom Kanaly
United States Association
William S. Haddock
Pittsburg
Jack Green to Box Jim Wright in Lynn
Providence fighter Jack Green will meet Lynn's Jim Wright in a 10 round final at an all star show staged by the Casino A. C. tonight. Also on the card Daddy O Neal of Nashua faces Johnny Sheppard of Woburn in another 10 roundbout and Tommy Nee of South Boston meets Al Thomas of New Bedford. Billy Robson of Malden faces Young Murray of Lynn in the six round opener.
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Jim Wright
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Providence
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Daddy O'Neal
Nashua
Johnny Sheppard
Woburn
Tommy Nee
South Boston
al Thomas
New Bedford
Billy Robson
Malden
Young Murray
Boston Fans Rally For Team In War-Torn Verse
Bowman McMurray and Len Garretson are cheered by thousands at the Stadium as they return to action. The crowd’s warm reception contrasts with the cold roast Boston jibe as the arena echoes with support for the players and their college.
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United States
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Princeton
New Jersey
No Man's Land
Paine
Kentucky
Bowman McMurray
Len Garretgon
Crimson Injured Recovering: Harvard Aims for Centre Visit
Harvard football notes a shrinking injury list with first string players expected back to face Centre College. Key players like Kunhardt and guards Brown Hubbard and Brocker loom as needs evolve while Penn State looms elsewhere.
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Crimson Machine
Bo” McMillin
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Bluegrass
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Grew
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Hubbard
Brocker
Res Gan Ad Husky
Harvard Krosses Through Injuries and Ull the Crimson Triumph
Coach Fisher faced heavy injuries as Harvard fielded a depleted squad. A cheerleader wore a uniform, a civilian-clothed player appeared, and halfbacks filled in for the rally that tied the game. Eskie Clark, Buskie, and Fiske Brown stood out among a rugged line, with Roscoe Fitts delivering precise punts from his own 30-yard line.
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Carl Pfaffman
Quincy
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Roscoe Fitts
Rogaski to Meet Londos in Boston Wrestling Clash
Jimmy Londos the Greek heavy weight meets John Rogaski a 225 pound newcomer at the Grand Opera House in Boston. Rogaski boasts strength and size advantage and will rely on power to wear down Londos over a best two of three falls.
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John Rogaski
Boston
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Ed. Lewis
Stanley Zbyszko
Boylston Street
Londos
Charley Metro
Peter Goulet
Tomorrow Park Schedule Roundup of High School Matches
Wednesday features South Boston versus Charlestown at Braves Field with Winthrop at Peabody, Middlesex at Groton. Thursday brings Latin against Commerce at Braves Field. Friday lists Mechanic Arts versus Dorchester at Braves Field and several city matches. Saturday includes Malden at Everett and Brookline at Cambridge Latin among many others.
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Fitchburg
Est Tech
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Manchester
Three Teams Lead in Boston High School Field Hockey
Arlington Winthrop and Lexington girls field hockey squads remain tied for the lead in the Greater Boston Inter scholastic League standings. The title race appears to hinge on these three teams as the season advances.
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Fordham B C Next Opponent
Coach Frank Cavanaugh of Boston College speaks after a defeat by Detroit University last Saturday. The Eagles played without punter and right half Darling and three other starters were injured after a long Texas to Boston trip.
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Fordham Aces Fordham at Ebbets Field In Brooklyn Next Saturday
The Maroon and Gold face Fordham University at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn in a likely hard fought clash. Fordham has made the Newton Collegians their main objective this year and Boston College must play at top form to challenge the strong Fordham squad.
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Yale and West Point players suffer injuries in Classic
At New Haven on October 23 Yale and Army players endured injuries but none permanent. Captains Francis Green and Malcolm Aldrich were sidelined briefly with injuries, Wood sprained an ankle, and both Green and Wood left town with the Army squad. Yale plans light work this week with possible lineup changes tomorrow.
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Harvard Eleven Not Developing a Championship Team
Harvard fought a tough battle with Penn State but failed to match the visitor’s execution. Injuries and a makeshift lineup hampered tackling and ball handling while forward passing and kicking showed relative strength. The Crimson face Centre College, Princeton, and Yale with work ahead to sharpen defense and receiving.
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