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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1909

Page

11

Captain Brickley Out With Sprained Ankle At Everett High

Everett High captain Charles Brickley sprained his ankle in last Saturday’s game with Somerville and will miss at least a week. He cannot recall when injury occurred but swelling developed after play and worsened Sunday. Everett has no game next Monday, so impact is limited for now. West Roxbury High opened practice with 14 players. Abe Rogers appointed captain pro tem in Captain North’s absence.

Charles Brickley Everett High Somerville High Husky West Roxbury High Franklin Park O’donnell Abe Rogers North Rogers Holmes Edwards O'Donnell Mechanic Arts High Danahy Rindge

Harvard Football Practice Adds Fresh Candidates and Line Work

Harvard’s football drill yesterday featured cooler weather boosting effort. New coaches Greene Blagden and Kersburg assume roles guiding centers linemen guards while Darby joins as athletic manager. About 75 candidates practiced with helmets, tackling dummies, and forward passes as the team readies to meet Bates and prep for fall schedules.

Harvard Harry Greene Crawford Blagden Dave Campbell Harry Kersburg Yale Greene Blagden Roger Derby Kersburg William A. Garceloni The Athletic Association Soldiers Field Bates Gregory E. Harding Waterbury Fish Leary Donovan Scrubs Corbett H. C. Leslie O'Flaherty Browne F. H. Leslie Pierce Frothingham Wigglesworth Leslie H. E. Rogers Rogers H. K. Bush L. A. Sussdorf C. A. Linehan H. J. Conroy

Harvard Freshmen Out for Practice Scrimmage Weathers lineup

Freshmen football hopefuls report for first practice at Harvard as key players are sidelined. Notable hopefuls for backfield include Bart of Noble and Greenough, Bartholst of Exeter, Bartlett of Middlesex, and Minot of Noble, with Minot noted as brother of a university fullback. Coaches Waterbury, assisted by E Harding and Er. Winston, oversee a long session while linemen work briefly. Names listed by position include ends Bail Pratt Plumb Parker, guards Bigelow Cooper Gallert Goodale Hollister Jones Makepeace, and tackles Gardner Jeffries Linguard.

Harvard Bart Noble & Ireenough Bartholst Exeter Bartlett Middlesex Minot Noble Waterbury E. Harding University Winston E. V. Bail Dorchester H. S B. A. Pratt Milton Academy W. D. Plumb J. S. Parker Groton G. H. Bigelow St. Mark’s E. ©. Cooper Wayland H. S G.H. Gallert Brookline H. S A. M. Goodale Noble's KE. M. Hollister E. G. Jones Roxbury S C. M. Makepiece Hope Street H H. B. Gardner St. Paul's J. J. Jeffries E. Linguard Mid

Freshman Ends Shine as Harvard Blocks Study Grows

Lawrence Smith, standout in last year’s freshman squad, emerges as a top end under Coach Jeary. P. D. Smith likely to contend for center. Dunlap, the tall guard, drilled solo with medicine ball as Kennard fights to join the line. Eligibility decisions loom as 75-man squad nears cuts amid large turnout at Soldiers Field. Harvard defense leans heavy, with many players over 200 pounds. Tall, rangy players preferred. a trim is expected soon.

Lawrence Smith Jeary P. D. Smith Harvard

Dartmouth opens season with first signal practice

Dartmouth football held its initial signal practice in Hanover with coach TLillard pleased by the turnout. The lineup featured Daley Sherwin Tobin Thompson Farnum Needham Bankart Brady Ingersoll Ryan Hyde Grady, with Grady at quarterback showing skill but slow signals. Jack Marks, last year’s star fullback, returned to college and looks ready to play.

Harvard Walter Logan Yale Dartmouth Marks Tufts Jack Marks Ryan Ingersoll

Cornell Opens 1909 Football Practice in Ithaca

Cornell begins football practice for the 1909 season with 45 men on the field, a first day record. Coaches Walder and Rourke lead, aided by A. H. Hutchinson and Bill Namack. Light work and preliminary punt and long passes highlight the session as promising candidates Tydeman Levantry O Rourke and Uhl, previously ineligible, show potential.

Ithaca N. Y Cornell Walder Rourke A. H. Hutchinson Bill Namack Tydeman Levantry O'Rourke Uhl

Not Encouraging Tufts Ahead of West Meet

NOT ENCOURAGING MEDFORD Sept 20 The Tufts outlook for a good team is not bright last year's back field and a top lineman are gone. Six others are failing in studies and cannot play. Coach Robinson from Brown works with last year's seconds and this year's freshmen as light practice continues. A scrimmage is planned this week and by Oct 2 Tufts faces West.

Medford Tufts Robinson Brown West

Tufts announces 1930 football schedule under Coach Robinson

Coach Robinson expects a strong season and lists the Tufts schedule with games at West Point Colby Amherst Maine Springfield Training School Syracuse NYU Bowdoin and at home in Tufts. Opponents include West Point Colby Amherst Maine Syracuse NYU Bowdoin.

Exeter Work Begins as Glaze Trains Exeter Grid Team

Exeter N H September 20 Exeter football candidates under Coach John Glaze have been at practice a week. Veterans include Captain Downing Way Mitchell Cornell Pearson Faulkner. Newcomers Upham Haggerty O'Hara McCabe O'Brien from Boston English High show promise. Last year’s second eleven provides depth. A strong season against Andover is anticipated with most games at Exeter.

Exeter N. H John Glaze Dartmouth Glaze Downing Way Mitchell Cornell Pearson Faulkner Upham Haggerty O’hara McCabe O’brien Boston Andover Wingate

Harvard Practice Days Highlight Big Roster Shuffle

Practice periods at Harvard announce a busy fall for many teams with Cov of Yale sidelined early. Pennsylvania faces rebuilding its backfield under coach scrutiny while Princeton cites trainer issues behind a weak showing. Exeter Andover set for Nov 6. Jim McCormack fosters Tigers with strong local support. Pendleton slated to officiate key games. Yale’s Paul expands as versatile all round athlete. Harvard QBs O Flaherty and Wigglesworth compete for the job.

Harvard A. m P. m Cov Yale Pennsylvania Princeton Tiger Jim McCormack Roxbury Tigers McCormack Joe Pendleton New York Bay State Exeter Andover Paul Newton O'Flaherty Wigglesworth

Athletic clubs seek strong 115 to 135 pound teams statewide

Listings from several athletic associations and managers outline schedules and conditions for 115 to 135 pound teams. Dexter A C of South Boston Eagle A C of Linden propose matchups with half or full expenses, and Newton Independents plan Saturday games with 120 pound teams. General Electric Prep School seeks first class 180 pound opponents away from home, while Johnson A C of Charlestown offers 112 pound matchups with half expenses. South Roxbury A A favors private and high school second teams on Saturdays with full expenses, and Lincoln A A of Somerville seeks strong Saturday opponents. Contact details for each club and manager are listed.

Webster A. A Dexter A. C South Boston Eagle A. C Linden W. M. Grady Dudley Street Chelsea Newton Independents Newton Elmer E. Canfield Boyd Street Telephone Newton North General Electric J. F. Woodman Barrett Street West Lynn Johnson A, CC Charlestown Hugh Gallagher Chapman Street Harlestown South Roxbury A. A By Lorenz West Newton Street City Frederick H. Rich

Hudson River Excursion from Boston Begins Oct 14

The notice advertises a five dollar Hudson River excursion via Boston and Albany starting in Boston on Thursday October 14. The trip travels through the Berkshire Hills to Albany, down the Hudson to New York, with onward travel by Metropolitan or Fall River Line back to New York.

Hudson River Boston & Albany Berkshire Hills Albany New York Fall River Boston Golden California Chicago Santa Fe Pullman Grand Canyon Salt River Valley Arizona California Great San Joaquin Valley San Francisco Los Angeles Fred Harvey S.W. Manning A. T S. F. Ry Washington Street Mass

Gano Dominates Board of Trade Pacing Stakes in Heats

George Gano, unbeaten on the Grand Circuit, wins the Board of Trade stake in straight heats at Columbus Ohio. The first heat equals his July Detroit record at 2:01 4. The Bo'sun fights for heat one but outsprints to Greatest Line, with Inner Guard clocking 2:061 4 in the 2:10 trot. Ruby Clay, favorite, breaks early in two heats but later shows 2:00 speed on the back stretch.

Columbus George Gano Board of Trade Detroit Gano Bo'sun Annabel Lee T. W. Murphy Inner Guard Ruby Clay Ess H. Kay Maconda Dillon Queen Uhlan B. H Gambetta Wilkes Crusoe Cbs Hal Raven Br. H Snow Governor Searles McMahon To. G Loomis Ois Bee Ce Desk B. G Colton Marie N Br. m Geers B. m Hogan Br. i CRRA Gr. H Bellini Br. G Happy Ger. H Titer Reuben S Whitney Boos Gie Vasten Stab Pieraarchists Evaline Patchen Wilson the Cannon Rhodes B. S Hopkins Cole Peor Asters Ian Bars Br. S Kitchin Mary Dillon Sanders Esa Baron Dillon Hal Perry Falls Eka Hearse Mayor Purcell Snider Maggie C Cee Rushville Mitchell Margaret Frey Niles Peter Pan Chambers Dr. Fox Gahagan Ccscees Emma Welte H. Kay Patrick BO Hazel West S. m Valentine

New England A A U Considers McNamara Charges at Meeting

The New England association of the A A U held its largest meeting in years at the Revere House. A special committee reported on charges against Joseph J. McNamara amid extensive debate. No action was taken. matters were referred to the board of managers. Officers, delegates, and managers for the year were elected, and the outdoor championships were moved to September next year.

New England Association Revere House Joseph J. McNamara McNamara Frank X. McGrath New England Board of Managers Michael F. Winston St. 7 Cviceo Ty FF Riley J. Frank Facey Alfred J Leo Johnson J. F. Conway J. J. Magee A. J. Killion T. J. Murphy J. J. Doherty J. B. Maccabe B. B. Osthues H. H. Buxton H. C. McGrath H. W. Baker P. J. H. Mullen Frank Dadis Carl Anderson A. W. Hadleton T. F. Riley E. P. Joyce Tt. Hopkins W. A. O’brien A. J. Lill, Jr M. F. Winston

Baseball Games Wanted in Boston Area by Indian A A Lowell

Strong amateur teams in and around Boston requested by Indian A A of Lowell. Contact Henry Foley Wigginville Massachusetts for game proposals.

Indian A. A Lowell Boston Henry Foley Wigginville Mass

Manager Charlie Carr Plans Indianapolis Team Cuba Winter

Indianapolis manager Charlie Carr plans to take a baseball team to Cuba this winter, aiming to train and tour the island nation amid ongoing exchanges and sporting curiosity.

Charlie’ Carr Indianapolis Cuba

Yale Appoints Walter Logan Temporary Captain Pro Tem

New Haven Conn Sept 20 Walter Seth Logan 1910 chosen to lead Yale football eleven as Captain Ted Coy cannot arrive for fort night Logan, former end and substitute, from Washington Conn, trained with Coy at Hotchkiss Lakeville and roomed with him at Yale Coach Howard Jones immediately directed practice with two days of drills before Harvard and Princeton clashes

New Haven Conn Ted Coy Yale Walter Seth Logan Logan Washington, Conn Coy Hotchkiss Lakeville Harvard Princeton

Yale Freshmen Open Practice Under New Coaching

Yale's first day of practice featured drills covering passing catching punts and scrimmage. Sixty three players attended including 20 freshmen with George Richardson appointed head coach for the freshman squad.

Cross Country Prep At Major Universities For Ist Title

With football practice underway, big universities begin cross country training for the late November Princeton meet. Harvard stars Herbert Jacques and Pooch Donovan lead a squad, while Cornell’s H. C. Young and Percy Taylor, plus Pennsylvania’s W. C. Paull, figure among top contenders. The intercollegiate field may grow beyond 10 colleges, and a fast course could yield a new record.

Pooch Donovan Harvard Princeton Herbert Jacques Crimson University Tech Frank Kanally H. C. Young Cornell Percy Taylor W. C. Paull Pennsylvania Jaques

B A A Golf Tourney At Wollaston Next Week

The annual B A A golf tournament will be held at Wollaston Golf Club Montclair. Tuesday September 28 features a handicap medal play with prizes for best net and gross. The 16 top gross scorers advance to the championship match play over the next two days. Entries to Fréd J Robbins, chair of the golf committee.

Wollaston Golf Club Montclair Fréd J. Robbins

Prominent Carpenter Mr Cobb Resident of Campella

Mr Cobb born in Car ver and long time Campella resident is a respected carpenter and active community figure. A prominent Mason and Knight Templar, he attends Congregational Church and follows clean living which his longevity is ascribed to. He and his wife live quietly and enjoy good health.

Mr. Cobb Carver Campella Cobb Masonic Order Knight Templar Congregational Church

The Long Life of Mr Fuller of Edgartown

Mr Fuller born in Nantucket sailed around Cape Horn then settled in Edgartown in 1834 to work at a candle factory. He later chased gold in 1849 to California, returned to run a meat market for 35 years, and spent eight years as a grocer before retiring. He credits temperance and the absence of doctors for his longevity.

Mr. Fuller Nantucket Gape Horn Edgartown Candle Works California

Martin Ready For The Twin In Boston Bout

Terry Martin arrives in Boston after final prep at Lake Massabesh New Hampshire to fight Mike Twin Sullivan in a bout seen as highly skilled. Both boxers in peak shape expect a tough contest with preliminaries listed as strong. No Langford-Jeanette match booked. promoter cites high demand. Joe Grim sent to Claremont Insane Hospital Perth West Australia.

Terry Martin Lake Massabesh New Hampshire Boston Martin Mike Sullivan Gotham Armory A. A Murray Joe Grim Claremont Insane Hospital Perth West Australia

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