Crimson Eleven Given Indoor Work in Cage
Harvard football drills move indoors due to rain as the varsity team runs signals and scrimmages in a baseball cage. Captain Fish and Bob McKay miss the line, Hooper and Foster start at tackle, with a 35 minute morning session followed by a Soldiers Field report and likely scrimmage, three practices left before Bates opener.
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Morrison
Perkins
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Bates
Lessies
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Knapp
West
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Forster
R. T
Houston
Yale Scrimmage Cut by Rain and Weigh Loss for Players
Yale football morning drills were canceled after players lost too much weight in a double session. Afternoon practice shortened by heavy rain, with scrimmage moved to tomorrow morning before a Sunday rest. Goebel remains missing. Everard Thompson travels to England to inspect stadiums as Yale plans a new concrete stadium.
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New York
Fulton-Hudson
Everard Thompson
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Logan
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Cooney
Hyde
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Lilley
Haines
Johnson
Daly
Field
Philbin
Dartmouth Opens Season With First Scrimmage On Slippery Field
Hanover N H Sept 24 Coach Lillard directed Dartmouth through its first scrimmage of the year on a slick field. In 15 minutes the first team produced a touchdown and a placement kick. End practice featured punt returns by Sherwin and Ingersoll while Dudley the second string fullback booted well. Randall and Keady led a long session at the bucking machine before a defensive drill and selecting two elevens for basic formations.
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N. H
Lillard
Dartmouth
Sherwin
Ingersoll
Dudley
Randall
Keady
Cornell football candidates trimmed as forward pass drills begin
In Ithaca Sept 24 three elevens were picked from the candidate list as Cornell football squads practiced forward passes. Captain Tydeman replaced Smith at left halfback while Baker directed the first varsity. Stude, a Texas sophomore, and Rose among new names push total near ninety.
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N. Y
Cornell
Tydeman
Smith
Baker
Stude
Texas
Rose
Woodle Emerges as Punting Find for Princeton Tigers
In heavy rain at Princeton on September 24 the Tiger squad pressed through a 20 minute scrimmage. Woodle stood out for reliable punts and a long touchdown run through center. Sparks shone in the backfield as players fumbled frequently due to slick conditions.
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N. J
Tiger
Woodle
Sparks
Numbering football players praised to aid fans
Readers urge clear player numbers on backs to identify tacklers and runners. The idea wins support from critics and fans, with comparisons to numbered track and motor sports. The column notes Harvard Cornell matchups, East versus West strength, and upcoming indoor championships. Local track athletes Dever Quinn Connolly shine, Roxbury’s Jack Connolly tipped to excel.
Lewis Mellory bout report and Boston sports notes
In the Lewis Mellory bout A says Lewis weighed three pounds more than Mellody while B claims equal weights. They fought at catchweights. Yes Carrigan of the Red Sox played with Holy Cross. Billi was Purple’s mainstay years ago. Amateuree tournaments held in Boston at the Armory Club Tremont Street. Bona fide amateur eligible. write to Ed Walsh Armory Club Tremont Street. Yes Boston led Detroit briefly this year. about a month ago for one day Boston was second and Detroit third. Pittsburg was more than five games ahead of Chicago. A correct. Pittsburg ten games ahead yesterday. Boston American season closes October 4. Gans not recognized as champion besides lightweight. No welterweight dispute. Mellody Gard ner Lewis and Twin Sullivan all claim. Twin looks good.
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Tigers
Pittsburg
Chicago
Joe Gans
Honey Mellody
Jimmy Gardner
Harry Lewis
Mike Twin Sullivan
Mike Twin
Punter Hunt Grows at Brown as McKay Dominates
Providence Sept 24 The Brown football squad practices in wet conditions as coaches seek a second punter. McKay remains the primary kicker, with Marble Kohler Sisson Ayler Sprackling Crowther and others vying for roles. Lineup shows Regnier Racquett Corp Ayler Sisson Kratz Young Sprackling Crowther McKay Marble Kohler Hills Altdoerfer in signal practice.
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Brown
Daff Gammons
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Kratz
I. T
Young
Sprackling
Local High School Football Opens Amid Busy Schedule
Exeter faces Brewster Academy in Exeter New Hampshire while Somerville meets Mechanic Arts in Somerville a strong opener follows recent scrimmages. Dorchester hosts Needham at Dunbar with Andover and Cushing at Andover and Groton at Groton both debuting as Boston Latin meets Groton and Rindge travels to Haverhill led by Coach Broderick.
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Brewster Academy
N. H
Somerville
Mechanic Arts High
Dorchester High
Needham High
Dorchester
Waltham High
Worcester High
Waltham
Cushing Academy
Andover
Haverhill High
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Boston Latin
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Everett High
Tufts College
Mechanic Arts
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Dickenson
Watch City
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Mill Town
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Rindge
Madden
Fred O’brien
Dunbar Avenue
Ing
Boston
Cushing
Clinton High
Roxbury High
East Boston High
Wood Island
Joann O’donneall
Franklin Park
Racing Cards Decide Title in Interclub Meet
The fourth interclub meeting at Combination Park brings Dorchester, Fellsway, Lynn, and Quannapowitt clubs for a Greater Boston racing title. Dorchester leads by 19 points entering the final matinee as teams chase the solid silver cup for most points across four events.
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Dorchester
Fellsway
Lynn
Quannapowitt
Greater Boston
Winning cars coming from Glidden and Hower trophies
Two prize cars from the Glidden and Hower trophies, a 48 horsepower six cylinder touring car and an 86 horsepower six cylinder runabout, are touring the East. The Pierce-Arrow Motor Car Company will have the cars in Boston today and tomorrow, making regional appearances.
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East
Pierce-Arrow Motor Car Company
Boston
The Bird From Cape Horn Meets a Platinum Promise
A dusty taxidermist shop hides a tale of Reginald Marriott a mining engineer and Edith Whyard. Marriott fibs about a platinum mine in Southern Patagonia to win favor with Edith’s father Mr. Whyard who demands real proof before an engagement. Marriott parts with a map and a claim to a wealth that may or may not exist.
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Mary Ann Salters
South America
Mr. Marriott
Reginald Ernest Marriott
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College of Applied Science
Marriott
Wiyard
Patagonia
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