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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1912
Page
9
Acting Manager Joe Tinker and the Chicago Cubs quickly showed Rube Marquard that he had little left to offer as the Cubs surged past the Giants. McGraw woke too late, and the game unraveled early, ending in defeat for Marquard within the first three innings.
Rain halted Grand Circuit racing after five heats at Detroit Michigan with only the 2 year old division of the Horseman Futurity decided. Dillon Axworthy led from wire to wire in a tight finish, besting Sweet Alice for second as Lord Allen faded. Other Futurity heats saw Sid Anna, Robert Milrol, and Joe Patchen II compete in 2:12 pace events, with final purses in flux and plans to run a double card the next day.
Soldiers Field hosted the third Harvard practice with McKinlock and Mahan shaping the backfield alongside Soucy and Watson as likely standouts. The session emphasized light work, ball handling, and tackling with Tudor Gardner and W. H. Chatfield directing, aided by varsity coaches.
Yale reports Jack Arnold, standout guard on the freshman eleven last fall, sent home for examination with appendicitis symptoms. If surgery is needed, he may miss the remainder of the season. Archie MacLeish also out of practice amid threatenings. Captain Spalding returned but did not practice. The day featured drills, breaking through, and a large squad of one hundred as eight elevens played.
In Indianapolis at the Pilgrim A A weekly tournament, Young Saylor fights with Jack Britton for five and a half rounds when referee Moffitt Flaherty stopped the bout and disqualified Saylor for a low blow. Britton led early with jabs, Saylor showed late aggression before the stoppage. Joe Geary defeated Charles Silverio in a more contentious bout with Geary surviving a rough early onslaught.
Maraquard again falters in a week’s second loss with an 19 game winning streak in tatters. Crandall pitches well for the Cubs as McGraw struggles with umpires and fielding while Doyle Herzog and the New York outfield staunchly defend the defense. Chief Myers returns briefly but foot trouble curtails his outing.
Sixty candidates reported for English High School football practice as Coach Fred L. O'Brien organized four divisions led by last year’s captains McInnis Casey Bradley and Pendleton. Eligible players Ignico and Al will miss games until November. At Dorchester High 56 men trained under Coach O'Reilly with wrestling and drills.
A meeting at the school committee rooms on Mason street featured Superintendent Dyer of Boston schools and Harvard athletic adviser William Garcelon discussing soccer. A suburban high school league was formed with East Boston Charlestown South Boston Brighton Hyde Park and West Roxbury. weekly games were scheduled from October to November.
Sheriff Harburger says the recent Attell versus Thomas bout in New York was a genuine boxing match and will help the sport regain prominence in the city. He cites the international attention and public interest as a sign of revival for the local boxing scene.
The squad held a grueling practice with linemen on the machine and dummies, backs and ends drilling on balance and speed. Felton and Holister starred in receiving and kicking, while Gardner and Logan pushed for key backfield spots under Captain Wendell and Coach Haughton. Twenty six freshmen joined, signaling a strong start to the year.
Arthur Duffey notes emotional debate among local athletics followers as Bill Prout alleges irregularities in New England Athletic Association. While some see flaws, Duffey argues unity and adherence to constitution will improve the sport. a Dec. 1 meeting may settle disputes.
Marc Wright the pole vault world record holder and Larry Whitney third in shot put will miss the National championships in Pittsburg due to exam conflicts after competing in Stockholm. Guething, former Tech quarter miler, cannot spare the time to travel.
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