Harvard Tries New Trick Plays for West Point Match
Harvard conducts secret practice using forward passes and on side kicks as it readies for West Point. Key performers include Osborne, Miller, Burr and Newhall in varied backfield and line drills. Varsity and substitutes scrimmage planned before 4 pm departure for West Point.
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Hall
Newhall
Burr
West Point
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Parker
Kersberg
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McDonald
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Mason
Hot Toddy Captures Jamaica Handicap at Jamaica
Hot Toddy the heavy favorite won the Southampton handicap at Jamaica racecourse over one mile and a sixteenth. Ohlene led to the stretch before Hot Toddy surged clear in a hard drive as two other favorites finished close behind.
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New York
Hot Toddy
Southampton
Jamaica
Ohlene
Comiskey Crowned World’s Champion Pennant Winner
Charles A. Comiskey stands as baseball’s premier pennant gatherer after guiding the White Sox to the world series title. The Old Roman has won ten trophies across leagues and eras, with four consecutive pennants as Browns captain and further American League titles with the Sox.
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Charles A. Comiskey
White Sox
St. Louis Browns
Commy
Browns
Comiskey
Chicago Nationals
Detroit Nationals
Giants
Chicago
Sox
Football Players Still Misunder New Rules Delayed Grasp
A 1904 era critique notes widespread rule confusion among football teams. Instances at Soldiers Field and Andover misinterpret horn signals and safeties. The piece clarifies downs rule: three downs after possession, with a first down on a punt play.
Exeter Downs Brown Second in New Hampshire Football
Phillips Exeter defeated Brown's second football team 12 to 0 in Exeter New Hampshire on October 24. Exeter scored a touchdown in each half, the second from a 70 yard run by Vaughn who stood out throughout the game. Both teams punted frequently with little onside kicking. Scoring notes include Lynch and Vaughn with touchdowns and Vaughn credited with two goals. Referee Stevenson Umpire Rob inson Linesmen Faill Scott time 20 minute halves.
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Phillips Exeter
Brown
Vaughn
Lynch
Goats
R. C. Stevenson
E. N
Robinson
Faill
Scott
Indoor glory chase by Daly Irish champion at boards
The World of Sport notes Big John Daly, the Irish champion, shifting to indoor running to seek new glories on the boards. It covers Cubs’ world pennant loss, George Ade quips, Hugo Kelley backing for O'Brien, Nassau and Columbia boat club races, the 10-yard rule debate, Brouthers’ winter plans, Coe entering the New York indoor meet, Hugh Duffy’s 1907 offers, and Johnny Evers’ Irish heritage celebrated with a silver cup in Troy.
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Big John Daly
Cubs
Chicago
George Ade
Big Bill
Coe
New York
Johnny Evers
Matty
Evers
Troy
St. Joseph's Catholic Club
Murphy Buys Controlling Interest in Chicago Cubs
Oct 24 Cincinnati report states Charles H Murphy of the Chicago National league baseball club gained controlling interest in the Cubs today. He becomes the club’s owner and top decision maker amid the ongoing ownership shift.
Andover and Exeter Prepare for Annual Gridiron Battle
Andover and Exeter, famed prep school rivals, round into form for their annual football clash. Hogan coaches Exeter, while Dr. Jack O Connor guides Andover. Andover leads 79 to 11 across seven games. Exeter has 27 points in six games. Lang Smith and Hathaway headline the promising candidates.
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Exeter
Battle
Hogan
Yale
Lang
Smith
Hathaway
Lively scrimmage at Dartmouth before Williams game
In Hanover on October 24 Dartmouth held a final scrimmage before the Williams clash. The varsity fought for starting spots as players vied for positions, scoring once on a Glaze place kick after a kickoff return. The lineup listed includes Kennedy Hick Lowe? (text fragment) and teammates at ends, tackles, guards, center, backfield.
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N. H
Williams
Dartmouth
Varsity
Scrubs
Scrub
Glaze
Kennedy
Hobbs
Pevear
Bruase
Smith
Lang
Pritchard
Stuart
Bankart
Greenwood
Maxwell car seeks 2500 mile non stop record trip
The two cylinder Maxwell aims to cover 2500 miles in seven days between Boston and Worcester without stopping the engine. Lucius Tyler drives with James Davis and J C Kerrison as passengers. The pace is cautious with frequent stops for oil and fuel. Official observers from Do ble accompany each trip.
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Ralph Coburn
Maxwell
Worcester
BAY State Automobile Association
W. H. Doyle
Frank J. Tyler
Fortiscue
BAY State A.A
Boston
W. H. Doble
Lucius Tyler
James Davis
J. ’C. Kerrison
Waltham
Ivers
Doble
Gossip of the Boxers at the Chelsea Club Card
The Lincoln Club presents a main event featuring Amby McGarry of New York against Kid Sullivan of Washington with McGarry expected to win by knockout. Chelsea bouts draw crowd interest as Deahler nearly defeated McGarry in round four. O’Brien of Chelsea tops the Chelsea fight card, while Sheehan and other local names stir talk of a future star bill as managers seek top talent.
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Cambridge
Hige Scientifc
Amby McGarry
New ‘York
Kid Sullivan
Washington
McGarry
Deahler
Fin
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Dave
Sheehan
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Dare
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Denny’ Ryan
Bell
Webster Club
Fred Douglas
Savannah
Billy Burke
Portland
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Connolly
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Connoly
Jack Mooney
Mike’ Butter
Readinega
Jack
Dorchester Beats Boston College Prep 4 to 0
Dorchester's high second eleven defeated Boston College prep school at Dunbar avenue grounds with a 4 to 0 score. Dorchester relied on a drop kick for the lone touchdown from the 30 yard line by Daley while Captain Lyons was out. Lonergan and Irwin starred for the prep school, with Desmond and Connelly shining for Dorchester.
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Dorchester. High
Boston College
Dunbar Avenue Grounds
Dorchester
Cochrane
Lyons
Daley
Lonergan
Irwin
Desmond and
Connelly
Buck Ewing Laid To Rest In Mt Washington Cemetery
Buck Ewing famed baseball star was buried yesterday in Mt Washington cemetery. The service was led by Rev William Stevens with Judge Howard Ferris delivering the eulogy. Elks conducted the ceremonial services honoring the late player in Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati
Buck Ewing
Mt. Washington Cemetery
William Steevens
Howard Ferris
Ewing
Elks
Brookline High and Volkmiatin to clash tomorrow
Brookline High and Volkmiatin will meet at the American League Grounds tomorrow afternoon. Both teams promise a fast close game for their admirers.
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Brookline High
Yale Scores First Victory of Week in Freshmen Clash
Yale's varsity defeated the freshmen for the first time this week after Tad Jones, Yale quarterback, ran 30 yards on a long double pass. The freshmen repeatedly stopped Yale on downs at the 5 yard line and punted to midfield. A dramatic two-tier blocking attempt on a field goal was showcased by the varsity as coaches demonstrated a new blocking method.
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Springfield
Harvard
Andover
Harvards
Secong
New Haven
Conn
Yale
Tad Jones
Jones
Fall track meet held this afternoon on heavy track
The annual fall track meet took place this afternoon with the track described as heavy, making fast times impossible for competitors.
Honesty of Baseball Demonstrated in World Series
In Chicago talk claimed seven games, but history proves baseball games aren’t fixed. 1903 Boston and Pittsburg ended in eight games after a soggy eighth in Boston. 1905 Giants and Athletics played five of nine and collapsed. Chicago formats showed six games in a best four of seven, with no manager or owner able to coerce players to throw a game.
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Chicago
Boston
Pittsburg
Giants
Athletics
Dorchester High Football Players Declare a Strike
Dorchester High School football coach Dr. Roland W. Brayton faces a disrupted season as the second eleven strike. Players refused to suit up for a Saturday game against English High, demanding tickets to sit with girlfriends in the stands. The protest hinders practice for the regular squad and leaves the team with no scrub lineup.
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Roland W. Brayton
Dorchester High
Dorchester
English High
Perkins
Tech Course Not Chosen in Intercollegiate Meet
The Intercollegiate Cross-Country Association chose a New York course over the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for the upcoming event, disappointing Tech authorities who hoped it would join field day on November 16. Tech managers Starkweather and Rowe of Harvard campaigned for the Roxbury course, but the decision benefits middle state teams. Tech’s squad this year is weaker than last fall’s, with Dan Adams and P. J. Clapp not among the runners.
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Intercollegiate
New York
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Tech
Starkweather
Rowe
Harvard
Roxbury
Middies Win 34 to 0 at Annapolis
The Naval Academy football team defeated Western Maryland College 34 to 0 in Annapolis. The rout showcased dominant play by Navy on both sides of the ball as it rolled to victory.
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Annapolis
Naval Academy
Western Maryland College
Yale Tennis Title Won by Campbell Colston of Baltimore
John Campbell Colston from Baltimore defeated Phillip Lyndon Dodge of New York City in a four set final 6 4, 6 8, 8 6, 6 4 to claim the championship at Yale.
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New Haven
Conn
John Campbell Colston
Baltimore
Phillip Lyndon Dodge
New York City
Milton High Meets Defeat by Milton Academy Second Team
Milton High School battled the Milton Academy second squad at Milton on October 24 losing 17 to 0. Scoring came on two Pope touchdowns and a Baker score with Pope adding both extra points. Officials were Crafts as umpire Emmons referee, Swift timekeeper, Knowles and Carr linesmen. Attendance around 200.
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Milton High School
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Milton H.S. Clark
Hearn Morse
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Pope
F. Vose
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Baker
Crafts
Emmons
Swift
Knowles Aid
Carr
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