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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1915
Page
10
Harvard players in Cambridge absorbed a hard defeat with the entire varsity taking responsibility. Despite Cornell's clear success no one on Harvard criticized teammates, reflecting collective remorse after the game.
The Harvard football team grapples with a hard loss last Saturday as captain Eddie Mahan bears the setback. Coaches and players weigh wind luck and breaks while senior class bolsters morale and pledges stronger support. Freshmen suffer heavier injuries in Worcester after a rough game.
Joe Mandot of the South meets Ted Kid Lewis of England in a 12 round bout at the Atlas A A tomorrow night. Fans can expect brisk action and a competitive duel in the arena.
Both Mandot and Lewis stand near championship level in the lightweight division and seek significant bouts. The winner would likely be a prime challenger to Freddie Welsh. Also on the card, Harry Carlson faces Johnny Emery in an eight round semi final, with Kid Thomas, Barney Snyder, Cy Goodwin, and Eddie Flynn in six round bouts.
Captain Eddie Mahan of Harvard dismissed excuses after the loss to Cornell saying the defeat stood on merit. He looked to upcoming opportunities in the Princeton and Yale games as a path to redemption.
Harvard captain Mahan shoulder ed blame for muffed plays against Cornell yet remained confident in the team. He noted tough upcoming games against Penn State and Princeton and anticipated Tom Enwright's return to bolster the backfield.
The New England Fox Hunters Club opened its 7th annual fall meet at East Pepperell with William H. Simonds of Bedford sounding the horn. Foxes are plentiful in Pepperell woods and the hunt runs through Saturday night with headquarters at the New Prescott Hotel.
The Harvard coaching staff concedes Cornell played a far superior game as Harvard made too many mistakes. The loss marks four years since Harvard last defeated. the piece credits Cornell and notes Harvard’s errors cost the contest.
Hanover N H Oct 24 unless the Interstate Commerce Commission objects from 100 to 500 Dartmouth undergraduates will ship themselves on a cattle special to the Dartmouth Amherst game next Saturday. Tickets priced 50 cents ahead for the round trip f o b White River Junction and back.
The analysis notes Cornell and Harvard gained similar yardage and downs, but Cornell's offense showed punch with a first three minutes score. Harvard blocked four Cornell kicks, while Harvard errors including seven miscues and three fumbles hampered their offense. The piece urges Harvard to capitalize on opponents' mistakes in future games.
The scheme promises a low tariff travel package to Amherst for a Green team game. Registrations surge after posters entice supporters with a Pullman coach ride on the Boston & Maine departing Friday evening and returning Saturday morning. Roving band members and cheerleaders join. live stock rules ensure fodder water and bedding.
Penn State's football team hits a mid-season slump with the varsity down 70 percent in spirit since the win over Pennsylvania. Coach Harlow fears the Franklin Field clash as first-string players push to beat the Red and Blue, potentially upsetting the remaining schedule.
Captain Wood’s squad battles slump after Gettysburg loss as coaches plan three days of scrimmage with focus on defense and secondary backs. Berryman Clark and Deppe lead offense while Higgins and Cubbage return from injuries to bolster the lineup ahead of the October 30 matchup with Harvard.
Georgia upset Virginia 9 to 7 in Atlanta as the Bulldogs stifled the favored Cavaliers. The Georgia defense limited Virginia’s offense and produced the decisive second half score to seal the victory.
The upcoming Saturday game at Recreation Field Somerville pits Waltham High against Somerville High in a long standing rivalry. Somerville entered the match with its best title hopes in five years as the teams prepare for a classic clash.
Waltham High enters as slight favorite with a faster backfield and strong line while Somerville High aims to rebound after early rough start. Dave Morey’s squad, shaken by injuries, hopes to leverage Melrose and Rindge game prep as crowds expect a large turnout if weather cooperates.
Concord High School opens a busy week with hard practice after two wins. They host Belmont High on Wednesday at the Concord playground and travel Saturday to Winchester to play Winchester High.
Tufts suffered a major blow late in the season when Dinger Doane, the Medford team's key line plunger, fractured an ankle and left the game against Boston College.
Tufts faces a difficult adjustment after Doane’s loss with Nellis as most promising fullback but needs improved line plunging and speed to compensate. Stanton offers speed but lacks weight while Thorndike replaces Pyror Watson at center improving passing and line play. Forward pass accuracy remains a weakness despite Wescott Parks and Angell comparisons.
Concord October 24 Middlesex School proud to send nine players from last year’s first string to Harvard College this year to vie for positions on the Crimson freshman eleven. Named are captain H Corwin Flower guard R K Baker quarterback J B Hopkins tackle Joseph H P Howard Jr back W C Hubbard centre P Meyer W H Mitchell end G M Parker and Morris Phinne y.
The Middlesex Hunt led by master of fox hounds Alexander H. Higginson departs Lincoln for New York State with horses and hounds for a six week to two month chase starting tomorrow.
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