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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1912
Page
9
Although Harvard football candidates for the 1912 eleven will not report for practice until Monday September 16, several men who will try for varsity places have already returned from summer vacations and are ready to start work.
Captain Wendell plans the early gathering with over 50 expected at preliminaries. Coach Haughton faces a lean squad after seven graduates, but returns include Hite, Parmeter, and Gardfier among others. Freshmen and standout Everett and Harvard names loom as potential impact players for the Crimson.
Harvard coaches anticipate a faster, more offense friendly game under 1912 rules. Key players Wigglesworth Trumbull Weatherhead and others will fill roles as passing and new four down plays reshape strategy. Coaches expect strategy to matter more as offenses gain ground and field goals lose primacy.
Princeton announces the start of football practice for the 1912 season with candidates asked to report Monday. The college opens later, and a faculty ruling will limit training table boarding before the term begins, likely reducing a small number of entrants.
Spalding, Yale captain, may switch from halfback to quarterback as Arthur Howe graduates and no replacement is ready. Once a standout halfback, Spalding shown leadership, tactical acumen, and coolness under pressure, earning captaincy over star Bomeister.
The piece notes a probable wave of managerial changes mirroring the 1911 12 season. It cites past patterns where several clubs altered managers and highlights Cleveland’s latest move from Davis to Birmingham as part of a broader AL turnover.
The Red Sox departed Boston for the West yesterday with Heinie Wagner among the traveling contingent. The Boston delegation rejoiced as the team set the schedule and left on the trip.
The Boston Red Sox faced fears over Heinie’s condition after a brief illness during the Friday and Saturday games with Washington. Captain Heinie Carrigan recovered enough to travel with the team from Back Bay and aims to play Tuesday, as team officials call it a slight cold.
Pittsburg bats heavily in the first and sixth innings as St Louis’s defense falters. Pittsburg wins the three game series 12 to 8 at St Louis. Carey and Smith doubled for Pittsburg while Byrne and Carey led St Louis with stolen bases.
About 200 yachts began from Hull Bay at 2 30 P M and looped through City Point Prince's Head and Marine Park for a formal review by the Yacht Racing Association of Massachusetts flagships. Ensigns were dipped as the fleet passed in review and the season ended at Marine Park pier.
The 24 high score shooters named after Sea Girt finalizes the American team plan for Ottawa Canada next Saturday. They meet in morning at 8:30 to fire 30 shots on 1000 yards range. From this group an eight man team two alternates and two coaches will be chosen.
Brown University weighs adding a rowing crew to challenge Yale and compete with Cornell. Decision hinges on funding, coaching, and supporting facilities. If approved, the team would join the varsity schedule and potential intercollegiate races.
The Boston Post sends baseball editor Paul H. Shannon to New York to size up the National League leaders ahead of the world series between the Red Sox and the Giants. Shannon will file exclusive stories daily detailing team strength, resources, and weaknesses, comparing players and teams, plus coverage of the Red Sox Western trip with Charles E. Young reporting.
Arthur Duffey notes that most New England Olympians were out of condition at the regional meet with few exceptions. Halpin set a 56 25 half mile mark but Caldwell and others underperformed. Metropolitans fared better in sprints and distances, hinting at a strong national showing for Unicorn and local clubs.
Abe Attell former featherweight champion will fight Harry Thomas of England in a 10 round bout at Madison Square Garden on Friday night Attell plans to carry extra weight and plans to force Kilbane to meet him at 122 pounds ringside The match promises strong rivalry and financial appeal for boxing fans in New York
This Thursday afternoon the women of the state gather for the second tournament organized by the Women's Golf Association of Boston at Winchester Country Club starting at 2 p.m. The event features match play with a strong field of notable Bay State players anticipated.
Walter Cox of Manchester New Hampshire famed as the David Harum of the Grand Circuit leads in money winnings among trotters and pacers for the year.
Cox's stable won 18 races and earned $38,792 as the Grand Circuit closed in Hartford. Tommy Murphy was second with 15 wins and $26,759, followed by Ed Geers with 13 wins and $24,220. Baden the 1912 champion trotter tops earnings at $20,800, Esther W. $15,520, and Jie Patchen Ir. $13,850. Syracuse meet opens with $35,000 purses. Empire State stake features Baden Esther W Ruth McGregor in a key trot. Joe Patchen II leads a $5,000 pacing event. 2:09 trotting stake at $3,000. 2:04 sweepstakes at about $3,000 with several top contenders.
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