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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1912

Page

17

Harvard Warriors Ready for Battle with Brown

Harvard completes practice at Soldiers Field as the team prepares for Saturday's game against Brown. Light session today tests final formations. Brickley Hardwick and Wendell lead the backfield with Lingard as a top substitute if Wendell is out. Freedly Bettle and Bradley add speed for rushing and defense.

Harvard Soldiers Field Brown Crimson Brickley Hardwick Wendell Lingard Freedley Bettle Bradley

Harvard Football Practice Notes Ahead of Brown Game

The Crimson squad tests wide and skirting end runs with Felton O'Brien Hollister Milholland Coolidge and Weatherhead showing strong. Felton the kicker is protected by Hardwick if injured, while Brickley and Milholland vie for drop kicks. Team A held the second team. Blake to McCall connected for a 40 yard TD. Hollister earns eligibility. Hol lister and Felton lead kickers. Harvard freshmen face Exeter tomorrow aiming for a fourth straight win.

Felton O’brien Hollister Milhellana Coolidge Weatherhead Hardwick Brickley Milholland Blake McCall Tchdown Brown Driscoll Holy Cross Trumbull Paul Hollister Princeton Ead Frothingham Wendell Logan Crimson Providence Harvard Exeter

Harvard Freshman and Junior Tennis Title Match

The Harvard freshman and junior tennis teams meet today in a decisive interclass championship. The senior doubles pair Sturgis and Minot were upset by Kayser and Williams, the freshman duo, by 7 9 6 2 6 4, eliminating them from contention.

Harvard Sturgis Minot Kayser Williams

Secretary Farrell Releases From Navy to New Assignments

The following releases were issued today by Secretary Farrell. Released by purchase: Hearn from Springfield to Toronto, James McGinley from Wilkesbarre to Toronto, Histon and Street from Providence to Chattanooga, Gas Cardelia from New York National League to Hartford.

Auburn WN. Y Farrell Hearn Springfield Toronto James McGinley Wilkesbarre Histon and Street Providence Chattanooga Gas Cardelia New York National League Hartford

Harvard to Race Cornell in Two-Year Dual Meet Plan

Harvard and Cornell will contest a two year dual meet schedule on the cinder path with one meet at Harvard Stadium next spring and the return at Ithaca the following spring. The arrangement replaces the usual Dartmouth meet and will precede Yale as a warm up.

Harvard Cornell Harvard Stadium Harvard Athletic Committee Cambridge Ithaca Dartmouth Yale

Tufts Football Varsity Runs Through Scrubs in Scrimmage

Tufts College varsity football team faced a stiff half hour scrimmage against the second team after Wednesday's layoff. The varsity scored six touchdowns as Richardson, back in action, opened with a 25 yard interception return to cross the goal line.

Tufts College Richardson

Piggy Ward Dies Former National League Star

Frank Gray Ward, nicknamed Piggy Ward, an old National League star, died at 1:30 PM after injuries from a 1909 telephone pole accident in Altoona Pennsylvania. He gained wide renown for over 20 years playing multiple field positions with major and minor league clubs.

Altoona Penn Frank Gray Ward

Walsh and Attell Box to a Draw

In a 12 round bout at the Pilgrim A. A. Jimmy Walsh and Abe Attell fought to a draw as referee Maffitt Flaherty raised both hands signaling no advantage for either side. Walsh wore a sardonic grin at the verdict, still smarting from a prior loss to Kilbane last February.

Maffitt Flaherty Jimmy Walsh Abe Attell Pilgrim A. A Kilbane

Attell Walsh Bout Ends With Short Rounds And Decline For Attell

The bout showed Attell fading as a fighter as Walsh pressed the action. Two minute rounds were agreed after disputes over bandages and weights, with Walsh winning the final verdict and Attell forced to back away earlier than in past meetings.

Attell Keevin Jimmy Walsh Walsh Abe Jimmy Atteil Eddie Keevin

Local rivals snub 10 mile championship in New York

The national 10 mile championship goes ahead in New York tomorrow but local runners and the Dorchester district skip the race. The piece notes Metro district clubs chase all honors, while top figures like Joe Silva, Hugh Maguire, Hannes Kolehmainen, and Tom Halpin face absence or controversy over recent events.

New York New England Association Joe Silva Hugh Maguire North Dorchester

Runners Defy Suspension Seek Races After Paris Games

The article notes Alvin Kraenzlein Maxey Long Walter Tewksbury and other Olympic runners competing in England post 1900 Paris Games despite suspensions by the British association. Returning champions are said to race on, with Pat Dineen praising Newark Marathon as the toughest yet and touting Willie Kolehmainen’s marathon potential near 2 hours 29 minutes 39.15 seconds.

Tom Halpin Tom England Halpin Alvin Kraenzlein Maxey Long Walter Tewksbury Paris Pat Dineen Newark Dineen Willie Kolehmainen

Questions and notes from a sports and club column

A mixed fragment list covers Jim McNeil of the Scotch Caledonia Club, the New England cross country championship set for Nov 16, training symposiums, and a betting discussion on the Red Sox. It also mentions Jack Johnson and the world heavyweight title, Pawtucket and Boston game results, plus an argument about outcomes and bets.

Jim McNeil Scotch, Caledonia Club New England J. A. Lewi Red Sox K. C Jack Johnson Tommy Barns Jim Eftries Johnson Tommy Burne Austra Pawtucket Boston

Burns Defeats Johnson in Two Falls at Grand Opera House

Cyclone Burns returned to the Boston mat and defeated Joe Johnson of Salt Lake City in two straight falls at the Grand Opera House. A large crowd cheered as Burns received a loving cup from Miss Helen Tuohey, with both wrestlers showing speed and cleverness throughout a hard fought match.

Burns Boston Joe Johnson Saltlake City Grand Opera House Helen T. Tuohey George Johnson Nelson

O Brien Receives Diamond Watch At Brockton Dinner

Buck O'Brien of the champion Red Sox was presented a diamond watch tonight by his brother Buck at a Brockton dinner attended by 250 people including Mayor Harry C. Howard and many business leaders. Presentation made by Michael J. Kelliher.

Brockton Buck O’brien Red Sox Biks Harry C. Howard Michael J. Kelliher

Evers Named Chicago Manager For Five Years

John Evers, second baseman of the Chicago National team, officially became manager for the next five years after signing with President Charles W. Murphy. Salary rumored at 10000 per year. He will rest a week then start selecting next year’s roster.

Chicago John Evers Charles W. Murphy Evers

Kilbane Defeats Albanez in Columbus Bout

Kilbane of Cleveland, world's featherweight champion, edged Johnny Albanez of Columbus in a ten round match. The newspaper verdict favored Kilbane as no official decision was announced at ringside.

Kilbane Johnny Albanez Columbus Johnny Kilbane Cleveland Popular Verdict

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