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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1909

Page

12

Harvard Varsity Scrimmage Shows Strong Form Before Yale

Harvard’s varsity football team dominated a lengthy scrimmage against the second team with four first half touchdowns and another on a late rush. O Flaherty improved his drop kicks, Perkins ran 40 yards for a score, and Morrison added a touchdown for the substitutes. The squad, minus injured players, resumes West Point week prep after a Cambridge practice. field goals by Coy and a late tackle dash by McCabe highlighted the close of play.

Harvard Varsity Gil Browne West McKay L. Withington Yale Varsity Tryon O’flaherty Perkins Tyron Morrison Cambridge West Point New York Princeton Boston Torr TL Gs Atarpretosis Aiatease Dmsks R. E Clifford Sprague Cece Wel Es Cale Use Blanchard Piooort Aes Ste ELON Akcaers Desac Sas Coburn Tryon Yessie Pierce H. B W. Page PO Smith Sears Seage Campbell Bert F. B E. Blodgett Morrison Dig McCabe

Yale's daily drill features 12 coaches and sharp scrimmage

Yale held a brisk practice with twelve coaches present as new rules for quarterbacks were enforced through quick depose and removal after fumbles. Logan produced a 50 yard return and Daly suffered a rib injury but is expected to play Amherst. Coy led the scrubs with early scoring while Taylor dazzled in varsity mix drills.

New Haven Conn Yale Howe Johnson Pop Corey Logan Scrubs Varsity Brooks Taylor Philbin Robinson Francis Daly Coy Amherst

Cornell Freshmen Show Well Against Varsity Scrubs

Cornell varsity thrashed the scrub team and then faced an aggressive freshman eleven in a practice game. The first half saw the varsity moving at will, scoring two touchdowns via Tydeman and Simson on crossback plays, with several sharp forward passes. The freshmen proved unusually strong, matching the varsity until wearied by the heavier line, yielding late in the scrimmage.

Ithaca Cornell Varsity Tydeman Simson Exeter Felton O’brien Courtney Harvard Graustein Alexander Wilson

Harvard West Point showdown looms as fans expect high score

Harvard undergraduates anticipate at least two tallies against West Point. Amherst star Hubbard sidelined with knee injury for Yale clash. Princeton sticks to last year’s line with short passes and onside kicks. Coy and Philbin form a tough Yale back line pairing. Penn State Lafayette game canceled, Hollenback seeks reconsideration. Harvard freshmen appear capable against Yale juniors. Crowds expected to break records at Harvard West Point game, a key comparison of Crimson and Blue. Rumors of tension between Princeton capt Seigling and guard McFayden surface. Cornell may be troubled by too many cooks. Referee Edwards under fire after Penn State game. Dartmouth beat Holy Cross last year. Hanover set for a similar test. Brown faces formidable opponents as the only major eleven to play three of the big six.

Harvard West Point Hubbard Amherst Yale Princeton Coy Philbin Penn State Eli Crimson Seigling McFayden Cornell Bill Edwards Benn Edwards Holy Cross Dartmouth Hanover Brown

Yale Fall Games Highlight Top Performances at Old Eli

Yale track held fall games with no records but several strong marks. H. K. Sherwood won the 100 yards in 10 15, E. P. Seymour ran 220 yards in 22 15, beating the field by 10 yards. Keith Merrill swept hurdles. Platt faltered in both high hurdles and furlong events. Bob Gardiner, top American amateur golfer, won the pole vault at 11 feet 3 inches.

New Haven Yale H. K. Sherwood Glen Cove L. I E. P. Seymour Chicago Seymour Keith Merrill Platt Bob Gardiner America

Billy Fraser Wins The Half Mile Race At Sunnyside

NATICK October 27 Billy Fraser of Medford driven by Billy Gallagher defeats Dan R Milford in a best three of five half mile race at Sunnyside track. Dan R led early with times 1:26 1-2 and 1:17 but Fraser surged in final heats 1:23 1-4 1:22 3-2 and 1:2 winning the match amid a large crowd including Milford supporters.

Natick Sunnyside Billy Fraser Medford Billy” Gallagher Dan R Milford Joe Smith Winnie Pegs

Brooklyn Gym Gets Cross Country Run

Brookline Gym Athletic Association manager Adler learned from the championship committee of the A A U that the New England championship ten mile cross country will be held on Thanksgiving morning under Brooklyn Gym Association auspices. Details of the course and further particulars will be announced later.

Adler Brookline Gym Athletic Association New England Brooklinerym Association

Arndt Becomes Montreal Manager Next Season

George Smith, Buffalo's manager last season, has practically arranged to manage Montreal next season. Providence's manager will be Harry Arndt, the team's captain last season.

New York George Smith Buffalo Montreal Providence Harry Arndt

Harvard Freshmen Rout Exeter on Soldiers Field

Harvard freshmen dominated Phillips Exeter Academy 5 to 0 on Soldiers Field as Graustein and Wendell rallied the offense and Marsh scored the only touchdown. Exeter was weakened by injuries to Captain Downing and Halfback Pearson, while O'Brien and Faulkner led a steady Exeter effort.

Harvard Phillips Exeter Academy Soldiers Field Exeter Downing Pearson Graustein Wendell Marsh Thomas W.W. Lawson Bunny Cambridge Hollister Cy Bhalkner Reese O’brien Graustein Graves Alexander Wendell Lewis Weston

Reunion of Old Timers At Wollaston Golf Club

Nearly 50 senior golfers from across the state gathered at Wollaston Golf Club for the annual reunion of players who began in the early 1890s under George Wright. John O. Lowell nearly tied for a prize after a small mishap on the final green. Webb Thayer, former Worcester Golf Club president, took the second net with 90-18-72. Doten of Wollaston led net with 88-18-70, while low gross went to R. R. Freeman at 80 and E. H. Tarbell closely followed at 81.

Wollaston Golf Club George Wright John O. Lowell Webb Thayer Worcester Golf Club L. Doten Wollaston R. R. Freeman EH. C. Tarbell

Victors Named In Imperial Billiards Night

At the Imperial billiard room last night the results show R. Hames aged 35 winning over Lewis who scored 30 to 16.

Imperial Billiard Room R. Hames Lewis

Gardner-McKinnon bout tainted by luck and injuries

In Tuesday’s clash, McKinnon felt fate swung the fight with an unlucky fourth round injury. The Roxbury man impressed in parts, urging readers to await official article terms from Mr. Duffey. Additionally, Harvard’s Bob Kernan may spice Cambridge action while Athens 1910 Olympics rumors fade as Lunghi lures money for pro middle-distance bouts.

Gardner-McKinnon McKinnon Bill Roxbury

Puzzle of Picks and Fights From Soonest to Now

A daily rundown of wager terms and boxing trivia. It cites Pittsburg’s 8 0 win over Detroit, Somerville’s 22 0 victory, and a tangle of guesses skewing by points. It notes Sharkey and Peter Maher fought twice with a New York draw on June 9, 1897, and a no decision in Philadelphia January 17, 1901. It records Hans Wagner’s winter address in Carnegie, Pennsylvania, Jeffries last ring activity around August 26, 1904, Ketchel’s long pro run beginning May 2, 1908, and a poker dispute over color order. It mentions a national polo league in Brockton area and a rumored Sullivan Godfrey bout with no official record. It also lists Boston to Brockton marathon time as 2h 37m 26 1 58 and references Gotch versus Raiceiveh.

Somerville Sharkey Peter Maher Andrews New York Philadelphia Hans Wagner Wagner Carnegie Penn Jeff Ketchel Jack Munroe Kid Tracey Cutie Montana King High Jack High Brockton New Bedford Fall River Taunton Worcester Pawtucket Providence John L. Sullivan George Godfrey Boston W. J. Hackett Weymouth

Dartmouth Eleven Is Ripped Up in Midseason Shift

Hanover, N H Oct 27 The Dartmouth football lineup underwent a major midseason upheaval shifting Tobin from guard to left tackle Needham from centre to right guard Johnson to left guard Farnum unchanged at right guard Dingle to centre with Dodge and Halstead at ends Sherwin Lang and Bankart benched Daly absent The changes aimed to lift performance and were aided by Dr O Connor who joined the coaching staff to work with ends and backs through the week.

Tobin Farnum Dingle Dodge Halstead Sherwin Lang Bankart Daly Dr. O'Connor

Big Saturday High School Grid Games Loom

The Norwood Waltham game is canceled leaving no afternoon scrimmages. Malden and Everett duel for Suburban league supremacy on Saturday at Everett High with 4000 expected. extra bleachers added for crowd. Brookline and St John’s Prep meet on Griggs Field, Danvers contingent making first local appearance since reform.

Norwood-Waltham Malden- Everett High Hanner New Everett High School Malden High Everett O’donnell Cuddy Brookline St. John’s Griggs Field Danvers Geary Murphy Beverly Somerville Athletic Committee Gallagher Newton High Waltham Bingham Cambridge

Vanderbilt Cup Race Aims For New Record

New York October 27 Vanderbilt hopes this year’s Vanderbilt cup race will be the best fastest and safest contest in the United States. W K Van derbilt declared the upcoming event would set a new standard for quality and speed in the motor race.

New York W. K. Vanderbilt

Good Matches Put Boston On Boxing Map Next Month

Boston fans will see a strong boxing slate next month with Langford-Klondike. The card also features Jimmy Walsh against Tommy O'Toole, followed by Calloway versus Flynn in the program set yesterday.

Boston Jimmy Walsh Tommy O'Toole Calloway Flynn

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