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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1915

Page

12

Tonight's Atlas A A bout pits Ted Kid Lewis against Joe Mandot

Mixed local opinion on the Lewis Mandot clash at the Atlas A A with fans split on outcome. Lewis expected to win on style but Mandot praised for cleaner punching and defense. Several supporting bouts, plus upsets and upcoming matchups at Chicopee Falls and New Haven noted.

Atlas A. A Ted Kid Lewis Joe Mandot Lewis Mandot Dixie Ana Cy Goodwin Eddie Flynn Barney Snyder Kid Thomas Barney Harry Carlson Johnny Emery Emery Ted Kid) Lewis Jack Britton Jimmy Johnston

Gossip for Motorists

Closed cars gain popularity and may soon surpass touring cars as demand grows for sedans coupes and limousines. The Hudson Company shows prosperity with new models while Bay State Automobile Association plans a Get Together dinner for November 2. Personnel moves include Marion Six Model K deliveries by Mutual Motors Jackson Michigan Walter Brady joining United States Tire Company and Gail Murphy becoming advertising manager for Chalmers Motor Company with H R Harrison resigning.

A. B. Henley Henley-Kimball Company Hudson Company Harry Fosdick Wentworth- Fosdick Company Mutual Motors Company Jackson, Mich Walter B. Brady United States Tire Company New York City Maxwell Motor Company

Boston six day race teams announced for Arena event

The first batch of entries for Boston's six day bike race at the Arena the week of November 8 lists teams: Reggie McNamara with Bob Spears of Australia, Freddie Hill with Alfred Gronda of Australia, and Francisco Verri of Italy with Harry Kaiser of New York.

Boston Arena Reggie McNamara Bob Spears Australia Freddie Hill Watertown Alfred Gronda Francisco Verri Italy Harry Kaiser New York

Six Day Race Squad Forms For Arena Meet

The lineup includes Verri and Kai ser among top riders, with Kaiser a key backer. Hill teams with Grand to defend Arena success, while McNamara returns from Boston. The event opens Nov 6 with sprint and paced indoor championships featuring George Wiley and Victor Smart. Amateurs may enter at the Arena in Boston.

Verri Kaiser Europe New York Gotham Hill Goulett Arena Grand McNamara Boston George Wiley Victor Smart Alex McLean Nat Butler St. Botolph Street

Harvard Tennis Semifinals Reach Final Rounds

Harvard University tennis advances to semifinals with singles and doubles teams left in play. Freshman R C Rand faces R Kennedy in the semis while S M Stillwagen defeated E B Benjamin 18 7 5 6 2 6 1 in the other bracket.

Harvard R. C. Rand R. Kennedy S. M. Stillwagen E. B. Benjamin R. N. Williams

Arlington forms junior field hockey eleven

A junior field hockey team was organized at Arlington High School with freshmen sophomores and juniors playing. Ethel Roberts was named captain and Alberta Hadley, sister of varsity captain Helen Hadley, was appointed manager.

Arlington High School Ethel Roberts Alberta Hadley Helen Hadley

Harvard Indoor Practice Report

Harvard football held an indoor workout with a blackboard talk in the locker building and batting cage drills. Only four first string players dressed for practice against Cornell: Cowen Parson Watson and Whitney.

Harvard Cornell Cowen Parson Watson Whitney

Harvard Faces Hard Week of Practice Before Princeton Game

Harvard reports minor injuries to Gilman Wallace and King, all avoids fracture, with readiness for Princeton clash. The squad trains in rudiments and signal practice, preparing for scrimmages against the second team as Rutgered Princeton tactics loom and Glick and Driggs impose threat.

Gilman Wallace Princeton Dick King Harvard L. Curtis Eiates Curtis 1. T Cowen J. G Taylor Duncan Vv. G Caner J. T Coolidge R. E Cornell Crimson Rutgers Tigers Driggs Glick Highley Dartmouth Alfred Gardner Harry Gardner Jimmy Knox

Crocker and Lane Win Tennis Matches

Crocker, '19, defeated Hewitt, '16, in the fourth round of Tufts fall tennis preliminaries. Lane, '17, won his match against Esten, '16, as both players show form for the finals.

Crocker Hewitt Tufts Captain Lane Esten

Miss Gertrude Miller Reaches Jackson College Tennis Final

Miss Gertrude Miller of New York defeated Miss Jane Davies of Somerville 6-4 6-3 in the Jackson College fall tennis tournament semifinal. The final pits Miller against Miss Elizabeth Sargent of Somerville. Miller enters the final as the favorite after strong preliminaries.

Gertrude Miller New York Jane Davies Somerville Jackson College Elizabeth Sargent Miss Miller

Tufts Football Practice Forms Three New Backfields

Coach Whelan organized three different backfields during yesterday afternoon's Tufts football practice to bolster the offense and improve running and playmaking options.

Tufts Whelan

Tufts Prepares For Medford Contest With Am herst Aggies

Tufts shifts personnel in practice as Doane's fullback position replaces by San born and Beacham moves to left halfback. Jo hhim moves from seconds to varsity end and Bently to tackle to fill line gaps. The squad focuses a full week on Medford game, the hardest remaining on the schedule, with line charging and forward pass drills ongoing.

Sanborn Doane Beacham Jo Hhim Bently Medford Amherst Aggies

McGuinness Aims for Boxing Glory

A famed boxer and wrestler known as Cyclone McGuinness, real name Charles F. McGuinness, appears this week with United States Beauties at the Howard Athenaeum. He weighs about 200 pounds, trains seriously, and believes Jess Willard will remain champion for now while Frank Moran and Gunboat Smith are strong but not formidable challengers.

United States Howard Athenaeum Cyclone’’ McGuinness Charles F. McGuinness Jess Willard McGuinness Frank Moran Gunboat Smith

Mack Buys Catcher Murphy From Binghamton

Binghamton New York October 2 Catcher Murphy of the Binghamton team in the New York State league signed with the Philadelphia Americans. The release was purchased by Binghamton from Montreal. Connie Mack paid a good price for Murphy who is regarded as the best throwing catcher in the State league and a timely hitter.

Binghamton WN. Y Murphy Philadelphia Americans Montreal Connie Mack

Solon Signs with Duluth Club For Four Pro Games

Solon, who was recently dismissed from the Minnesota football team, announced he will turn professional and play four games for the Duluth Athletic Club, starting this Sunday in Duluth Minnesota.

Minneapolis Minn Lorin Solon Minnesota Duluth Athletic Club

Yale Men Under Ban May Help

Rumors said to be circulating that Yale five players disqualified for playing summer baseball may have their cases reopened. Captain Middlebrook and Coach Tommers of Yale baseball said they were responsible for the students accepting free board at Quogue Long Island.

New Haven Conn Yale Middlebrook Tommers Baseball Nine Quogue Long Island

Yale Eligibility Crisis Sparks Call for Interuniversity Panel

Yale officials report disqualified players remain ineligible with no reinstatement path. Harvard requests return to play as Middlebrook and Tommers’ confessions fuel campus belief. Yale Daily News favors a joint eligibility committee with Princeton Harvard Yale to handle cases, while Le Gore stays in scrimmage. Ticket demand for Yale Princeton on Nov 13 shows ample capacity yet strong interest.

Yale Middlebrook Tommers Harvard Yale Daily News Princeton le Gore

Chicago students asked to vote on summer baseball rule

A telegram from the Minnesota Daily to the Daily Maroon asks Chicago students to cast a straw vote on the rule that bars players who earn money from baseball from college athletics. Dean Albion Small notes the issue recurs annually and calls current discussions an annual joke.

Chicago Daily Minnesota University of Minnesota Daily Maroon Lorin Solon Albion W. Small University of Chicago Dean Small

Sharpe era sparks praise after Harvard Cornell clash

The piece reviews the Harvard Cornell game, praising Cornell’s Barret and Sharpe’s coaching. It notes Barret’s absence altered Sharpe’s machine and compares training methods with past coaching legends. It also highlights officials, boxing match previews, and amateur to pro transitions affecting New York clubs.

Duffeys Sports Jahan Boosts Harvard Ahead of Tigers and Blue

Jahan, a key player, receives renewed confidence as Harvard readsies for tougher tests. The team aims to rebound after difficulties, with belief from the university backing a stronger performance against the Tigers and the Blue in upcoming games.

Jahan Harvard Tigers Blue

Answers to Queries on Ernie Shore and Other Sports Facts

The note lists Ernie Shore’s age 21, weight 180 pounds, height 6 feet 4 1/2 inches. It cites Carlisle beating Harvard 18-15 in 1911 and mentions Crim sons’ defeat since then, Penn State 18-13 tie last year, and Washington and Jefferson. It notes Framingham boxing drills, and recommends a gym at Vine and Dudley streets. Marty O'Toole is identified as a right-handed pitcher.

Ernie Shore Red Sox Carlisle Harvard Crimson Penn State Washington and Jefferson Framingham Vine and Dudley Streets Marty O'Toole

Jones Wins Dash at Yale Fall Track Games

Clarence M. Jones of Excello Ohio won the 100 yard dash in 10.5 seconds at the Yale fall track games held in New Haven. Edward DeCernea of New York City took second in both sprints. James M. Roche of New Haven led the quarter mile with 50.5 seconds in a brisk wind. Other winners included H. S. Cooper in the half mile and Richard Wood in the mile run with strong performances by Stewart, Lance, Jarvis, and Potter in various field events.

New Haven Clarence M. Jones Excello. O Howard Tad Jones Yale Charles Stewart Eccleston Edward DeCernea New York City James M. Roche Henry Sage Cooper Albany Richard T. Wood Bristol Douglas B. Simonson Thomas C. Rodman Los Angeles Cal C. M. Stewart BE. DeCernea J. R. Miles R. L. Treland H. W. Cheel H. S. Cooper L. L. Marshall W. H. Sargent Richard M. Wood FE. A. Krauss Trich G. 5 Lance J. _D. Nagel K. F. Potter C. A. Blackwell W. Johnston G. Jarvis 4. Potter H. Carey

City Council Honors Watson with Silver Chest

Council members and officers presented Councillor Watson a silver chest to mark the 25th wedding anniversary. A reception for him and Mrs Watson will be held at O Connell Hall in Roxbury on Wednesday night.

Watson Mrs. Watson O’connell

Inter scholastic girls field hockey opener set in Lexington

The Lexington High School girls team will host the opener on Friday November 12 at the Lexington Athletic Field. They meet Arlington High School and the Statr champions in the annual series kickoff.

Lexington Lexington High School Statr Arlington High School

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