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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1914
Page
10
Hanover October 30. A 10 minute scrimmage marked the varsity work this afternoon. Much time was spent on punt blocking running down ends on kicks and defensive drills. Leon Tuck of Boston attempted drop kicks and many forward passes were tried. Practice concluded with a long signal drill.
An afternoon scrimmage left Merrill of Somerville and teammates Whitney Curtis Telfer McAuliffe Cotton and Merrill injured. None will start the Amherst game though may appear. Dartmouth aims to save first string for Pennsylvania with substitutes given chances as a hard contest looms. The probable lineup was to be announced.
Browne and Nichols School Cambridge won their second win of the season defeating Arlington High 21 to 0 on the B and N grounds North Cambridge. Pratt provided long gains through the line and scored twice with Bright earning a TD. Coburn kicked three goals following touchdowns. Referee McKay umpire Wallis head linesman Simmonds. Time eight-minute periods.
Hap Haff the Michigan quarter miler who has clashed with Tom Halpin in the quarter mile and scored many points for the Wolverines in intercollegiate competition will be among today’s cheerleaders.
Harvard and Michigan prepare for a major intersectional clash. Coach Fielding Yost’s open play tactics loom large as Harvard weighs stronger backfield and end units, while Michigan counters with weight on the line. The outcome hinges on execution and Yost’s surprise elements amid high stakes.
Arthur Duffey predicts Michigan must uphold Western football prestige in today’s big game at 2 45. Michigan’s aim is a win under Coach Yost and a strong showing, amid injuries and uniform losses. Walter Johnson hints at playing where offered next season. Stallings receives welcome in town after bringing Boston’s world baseball title. Tommy Hughitt draws attention as Michigan’s quarterback.
Dutch Allen, once a scholastic miler, attends Bowdoin. Baker defeats Mere cdith in a special race. Baker loses to Meredith. Baker beats Meredith in a 660 yard race at the N. A. fall games at Travers Is Athlete-Tom.
Mahan is not to start for Harvard amid plans to swap Hardwick at end if he plays. Hardwick would replace Smith who is recruited for the game. Francke and Hardwick could boost Harvard’s backfield as 35 000 spectators are expected at the Stadium for the contest.
Jim Johnson and Joe Jeannette two leading Black heavyweight fighters challenge the title held by Jack Johnson. The Atlas program lists their headline bout for Tuesday night November 10 with prior appearances in Boston and a tight contest anticipated by promoter John McGann.
Everett High hosts Manchester High in a top state clash with both teams undefeated and aims for bragging rights. A 6000 crowd expected, New Hampshire rooters travel, while Medford, Melrose, and Somerville games fill the suburban schedule.
The Harvard Freshman cross-country team defeated Providence Technical School yesterday afternoon. On a three mile Belmont course the first five runners were counted for placing with Harvard securing the meet by 24 to 31.
More than 500 University of Michigan graduates and students marched from Copley Plaza to the Harvard Club where a smoker was held. The band played double forte and the "Song of the Victors" rang out as Michigan men received a warm welcome at the club.
A large crowd of New England graduates packed Copley Plaza. Dean Copley and Dr C W Staples led the event with James M Swift and William Day among speakers. Hap Haff and Jim Beard led cheers as the band played Michigan songs and footage of college life played on a screen.
Volkmann defeated Roxbury Latin 21 to 0 on Volkmann Field Allston yesterday. Touchdowns by Aspinwall Blanchard and Allen. Goals from touchdowns by Locke and Aspinwall. Referee Bragg Umpire Bankart head linesman Fiske. Time 12 minute periods.
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