Nebraska on Edge as Indians Await Postseason Showdown
Lincoln Dec 1 Nebraska coach King Cole plans a fast opening against Carlisle to blunt the Indians’ early momentum. Carlisle confident after beating St Louis 17 to 0, seeks to prove Nebraska’s Goophers defeat was undeserved. The first post season clash promises a high tempo battle on the Nebraska field.
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Chance Will Lead Cubs Next Season
Chicago Cubs president Charles Webb Murphy arrives in New York and confirms plans for Frank Chance to return as manager in Chicago next spring. Murphy predicts a fourth straight National League pennant despite past handicaps and cites Cuban prospects and a strong team. A separate Harvard football note names Hamilton Fish Jr captain for next season.
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Hamilton Fish, Jr
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Eddie Stanton to Fight Jack Ladbury in City Club Match
Eddie Stanton, the clever featherweight, arrived from the coast last week and has been matched with Jack Ladbury, the Australian 115 pound champion. They will fight before a club offering suitable inducements.
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Eddie Stanton
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Jack Ladbury
Chatanpion
Jeanne D Arc Wins Prather Handicap at Emeryville
Jeanne D Arc won the Prather handicap beating Smiley Corbett and Booger Red as Kelowna upset at 50 to 1 in the fifth race. J Jones saddled two winners Madman and Import, while Anna May was bid up to 1000 dollars after winning the first race. Time records ranged from 59 4-5 seconds for the sprint to 1:44 3-5 for the long mile.
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Kelewna
Dominus Arvi Wins Mount Lowe Handicap at Santa Anita
In a driving finish Dominus Arvi a 7 to 1 shot won the Mount Lowe handicap at six furlongs at Santa Anita carrying 116 pounds in 1 12 2 5. Colloquy closed with a rush but fell a neck short. Jockey Bullman signed with Gill Summers. Other races note Lord Nelson Gerrymander Harcourt Pal Day Star Translucent and Doiminus Arvi results. Aberdeen Wash fight postponed to Friday evening.
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Ketchel Breaks With Manager Amid Boxing Promoter Feud
San Francisco reports a bitter rift among local boxing promoters after Jim Coffroth secured the Papke Ketchel bout from Jack Gleason. Ketchel plans to sever ties with manager Joe O’Connor when his contract ends in a few months. O’Connor’s hard bargaining is blamed for Ketchel’s lack of popularity, though he previously funded Ketchel’s training with a loan of 56 dollars.
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