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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1909

Page

10

Harvard Shows Its Best Form in Scrimmage Lapses

Harvard varsity scored five touchdowns against the second eleven in about 60 minutes of play. The regular backs tore through the seconds’ defense for long gains and the offense showed strength and speed. Substitutes also found the end zone, with O Flaherty’s 70 yard run a highlight and field goals from about the 30 yard line. Several players returned from injury as the team continued drills and the punting game improved under Kernan’s coaching.

Harvard Varsity P. D. Smith Wigglesworth Corbett McKay Dunlap L. Withington Sprague H. K. Bush O'Flaherty Tyron Long Morrison Pierce Huntington R. P. Kernan Minot Frothingham Nourse Columbia Law School Haughton Ftouustonn J. Grrceress Chiasns Ak Ora Hooper Teeccocseccecevnvess R. T Goddard J Withington R. G O’hars P. Withington Barber Estabrook Rice Bryan Minot F. B E. Blodgett Taylor Substitutes

Brown Seeks Easy Win Over Amherst After Harvard Loss

Brown College resumed practice in Providence after a Harvard defeat. No scrimmage conducted as two weeks remain before the Amherst Aggies showdown at Andrews Field. A Yale clash follows, with tougher times anticipated.

Providence R. I Brown Harvard Amherst Aggies Andrews Field Yale

Dartmouth Starts Secret Practice for Holy Cross and Princeton

Hanover Oct 26 The Dartmouth squad began secret practice for Holy Cross and Princeton games. Dr O Connor failed to arrive and will likely be delayed several days. Needham and Dingle were on the field early and worked vigorously through the toughest session this season.

Hanover N. H Dartmouth Holy Cross Princeton O’connor Needham Dingle

Yale Backfield Sparks with Philbin and Coy Runs

Spectacular displays by Captain Ted Coy and Halfback Steve Philbin highlight Yale's fall backfield. Philbin dazzled with two 70 plus yard runs including a kickoff return for a touchdown and a punt return near the 20. Coy added two tackle-busting runs and a 15-yard field goal from the scrubs to finish the scrimmage.

New Haven Ted Coy Steve Philbin Yale Philbin Varsity Bud Rush Brooks Scrubs Brooks Coy Taylor Mecca

West Point Scrimmage Delayed. Lineup Adjustments Made

At West Point on October 26 Coach Nelly postponed the first scrimmage of the week due to darkness. Surles moved from fullback to right halfback while Walmsley shifted to fullback. Brown joined the scrubs, Wood dropped to scrubs, and Gillepsie took over left end on the varsity. Pullen did not play and Chamberlin’s shoulder remained weak.

West Point N. Y Nelly Surles Chamberlin Walmsley Brown Scrubs Wood Gillepsie Pullen

Pishon and Hinkey Promised to Stir Amherst Yale Clash

Dartmouth star Pishon over Brady, Hinkey to trick Yale ends, Corbett potential Harvard West Point return. Fordham faces Georgetown in New York election day buzz. Marks of Dartmouth shines toward all American. Dartmouth vs Amherst stats cited. Exeter, Andover, Groton results noted. Minds joins Penn squad as halfback prospect.

Pishon Dartmouth Amherst Brady Yale Frank Hinkey Harvard Corbett West Point New York Fordham Georgetown Princeton Lafayette Colgate Carlisle Indians Andover Exeter Groton George Minds

Neither Side Scores In Game At Chelsea

The Chelsea High School eleven played East Boston High to a 0 to 9 defeat at Carter street grounds Chelsea. Regan made a crucial late tackle. lineup listed with Chelsea H. and East Boston H. names, positions, and officials. Time 20 minute halves.

Chelsea East Boston High Carter Street Regan Chelsea H E. Boston H Fox Seceerscees Aie R. E Casiano Goldervauldt R. T Cohen Kelly Neen Olmarnd Norton Peueteiseresrieeas c C. E. Boston Gustafson White Wood Cole Green

Harvard freshmen face Exeter in Cambridge

Cambridge schedule lists Harvard freshmen against Exeter. Other games include Newton High versus Tech 1912 in Newton, Wellesley High hosting Framingham High, Ane High against Dedham High in Arlington, Hyde Park High versus Beverly High in Beverly, and Rock Ridge visiting Bedford High in Wellesley.

Harvard Exeter Cambridge Newton High Tech Newton Wellesley High Framingham High Wellesley Ane High Dedham High Arlington Hyde Park High Beverly High Beverly Rock Ridge Bedford High

Signup for Jeffries Johnson bout teased as plans loom

Tomorrow may bring final arrangements for the Jeffries Johnson fight with articles to sign. meanwhile Nelson cancels his match with Wolgast and Kid Goodman readies for Donahue in Manchester. Local bouts draw interest as amateur entries close and a Raleigh delta of pro plans stirs fan anticipation.

Nelson al Wolgast Chicago Kid Goodman Young Donahue Manchester New Hampshire West End Kid Sullivan Donohue New Orleans Armory Club E. F. Walsh Tremont Street

Gardner Wins Bout After McKinnon Injures Ankle

Jimmy Gardner of Lowell defeats Bill McKinnon of Roxbury when the bell ends the fifth round at the Armory A A. A. McKinnon twisted his right ankle badly in the fourth round and could not continue. Gardner was ahead after the first round and looked strongest throughout. Melia and McDougall drew in eight rounds. Sullivan beat Morris in the semi final by clear hitting and pressure.

Jimmy Gardner Lowell Bill McKinnon Roxbury Armory A. A McKinnon Gardner Fleming Bill Mike Melia Angus McDougall South Boston Melia Tim Sullivan Newburyport Andrew Morris East Boston Sullivan

Crawford Signs At Big Advance

Detroit, Oct. 26. Sam Crawford, the American league slugger, signed a Detroit contract for 1910, receiving a large advance. The signings of Jennings, Cobb, Crawford, Mullin, Schmidt and others indicate President Navin values his men and debunks strike rumors. The Tigers will be intact next year.

Detroit Sam Crawford Jennings Cobb Crawford Mullin Schmidt Tigers Navin Tommyro

Strenuous Week Affects Woman Champion's Play

Boston golfers refreshed Dorothy Campbell the famed Scottish champion as she and teammates played at Brae Burn Country Club West Newton all day Monday British players endured a taxing week with long trips and a tough course scoring below expectations Campbell beat Osgood 5 4 Temple beat Roope 3 2 Duncan beat Gray 4 2 in morning play in the afternoon Campbell and Temple fell to Osgood and Roope 2 up 1 up 16 holes Temple beat Phelps 2 and 1 The visitors depart tomorrow for New York Garden City links then sail home on the White Star Line

Boston Dorothy Campbell Brae Burn West Newton Miss Campbell Miss Temple F. C. Osgood G. W. Roope Teacher M. W. Phelps Myopia New York Garden City Heath White Star Line A. M Roope K. F. Duncan C. H. Gray P. M Miss Osgood

Lipton to Push Rule Change for 1911 America’s Cup

New York Oct 26 Sir Thomas Lipton aims to win the 1911 America’s Cup by seeking rule changes he believes will give him fair chances. He plans to approach New York Yacht Club members before a formal challenge. Lipton has commissioned Fife and Nyone to draft plans for an 88 foot class challenger.

New York Sir Thomas Lipton New York Yacht Club Thomas Sir Thomas Mr. Fife Alfred Nyone

Harvard Tennis Championship Playoff Tie At Jarvis Field

The Harvard singles championship playoff ended in a tie after A Sweetser and E T Dana each won two sets before darkness halted play. The rescheduled playoff will occur on Thursday. Class team matches begin today with freshmen versus sophomores and juniors versus seniors, six players per team, singles and doubles counting as points toward the class title. The B A A amateur boxing tournament is set for next week on Wednesday and Saturday.

Harvard University Jarvis Field A. Sweetser E. T. Dana

Johnson Shapes Plan to Beat Jeffries in Preview

Chicago, Oct 26. Jack Johnson declares a strategy to defeat James J. Jeffries for the world championship. He compares his endurance and speed to past champs and predicts a series of jabs, slips, and a decisive punch like the one used on Ketchel. He argues no man can withstand his barrage and promises a dramatic performance.

Chicago Jack Johnson James J. Jeffries Fitzsimmons Corbett Sharkey Jeffries Jeff Burns

Handless Wonder at Imperial Rooms

George H. Sutton, the handless billiard expert, will play at the Imperial Billiard Rooms next week from Monday to Friday evenings facing Charles F. Campbell in the city. Afternoons he will meet all comers, exhibiting what supporters call the most wonderful billiard play in the game.

George H. Sutton Imperial Billiard Rooms Charles F. Campbell Sutton

Wheelock and George win three cushion tourney at Imperial Room

Wheelock defeated Rainford 35 to 26 and George beat Samson 34 to 25 with a 10 point handicap. The event was staged at the Imperial Room last night.

Wheelock George Imperial Room Rainford Samson

Jeffries Johnson title clash and ticket schemes loom

The Post notes heavy interest in the Jim Jeffries and Jack Johnson heavyweight title match with speculation on whether Jeffries will fight. It cites Lunghi’s times, ticket schemes for Harvard Yale, Ballard switching from Penn to Brown, and Lipton’s return, all reflecting lively sports chatter.

Harvard

Irish yachtsman calm after recent reverses and Yankee coup

The genial Irish sportsman shows no nerve shake after past reverses and the Yankee coup against the Germans. Yet the New York Yacht Club seems unlikely to welcome a challenge from foreign yachtsmen given the current mood.

Harvard Stadium Seating Capacity Question

The text notes seating at Harvard Stadium about 35 000. It also recounts a sports play sequence and mentions several players and historical home runs from 1901 1902. It combines a football capacity query with baseball anecdotes about hits at the grounds and notable drives ending near Centre Field.

Harvard

Tech 12 Easily Wins English High Race

Tech sophomore relay team dominates English High School in a 21 to 4 mile race at Tech Field. Time 6m 51 4-5s. Tech led from the start as L B Walker broke ahead and teammates extended the gap to finish well ahead.

Tech '12 Tech L. B. Walker E. Magnan S. Is. Reed C. L. Gabriel W. W. Allen HW. Ss. Tirell S. H. Seelye W. WN. Geer H. G. Greenleaf L. B. Duke L. S. Shepherd M. A. Oettinger A. R. Davis J. J. Taylor J. H. Pratt J. A. Friedman J. A. Applequest English High School J. A. Graham C. Cleary A. Markus R. A. Swift H. J. Lynch A. Moschelle L. Hynes E. H. Newcomb L. S. Hall G. A. Allen A. T. Culhane FE. C. Reed L. Stronach Ss. E

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