Pitt and Illini Have Claims on 18 Grid Titles
With the 1918 football season opening, Pitt dominates the eastern scene after a decisive 32 to 0 win over Georgia Tech. Illinois claims the western title, having defeated four Big Ten foes, while Michigan, Ohio State, and Iowa are noted as contenders in their conferences.
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Baseball Comes to Turin Italians Learn the National Game
American soldiers and their pupils staged a baseball session at Valentine Park in Turin to celebrate a national holiday. After introducing Italians to the sport the Yankees paired with French players, boosting local interest in pitching and fielding with the Turin auto factory supplying engines and planes for the American army.
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Ducks and decoys on a foggy dawn duck hunt
A veteran hunter guides a rookie on a sea duck hunt at a dark point. They load blocks, set decoys, and wait for canvasbacks and redheads as wind rises. The young man shoots, misses, and learns, while a swan sighting is avoided as illegal.
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United States Boxers Poised for London Clash Next Week
American reps lead by Richie Mitchell Pat Moore and Great Lakes sailors face strong foreign contenders in the King’s Cup tournament in London. Chicago heavyweight Andre Anderson and Jack Heinen from Milwaukee’s Mitchin shipyard join the U S list along with Camp Grant’s Andre Anderson. Carpentier may challenge the Americans if fit, but Demspey remains in shipyards and unlikely to join. The London bout set for midweek promises a wide audience as top boxers meet Europe’s best.
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Great Lakes and Chicago Naval Reserve vie for service football title
The central commandant ordered two strong groups to play for the title with a possible December 7 or 14 date. Great Lakes is unbeaten but tied with Northwestern and Notre Dame. the Naval Reserve eleven beat Knox Chicago Illinois Northwestern Minnesota Cleveland Naval Reserve and Camp Dodge. A Great Lakes Chicago Naval Reserve clash would be a year’s top contest amid service rivalry and recent improvements.
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Golf Used to Help Workers in British Munitions
In England munition plant workers eased strain after long shifts by playing rounds of golf. Large factories operated private courses, offering relaxation and benefits amid wartime production programs.
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Badger Dog Adopts New Name by Kennel Club Action
The dachshund will hereafter be known as the Badger dog after the Dachshund Club of America secured sanction from the American Kennel Club. Montrest Amateur Athletics Association revives teams and announces a return to competitive activity, including hockey, football, and other sports for the new season.
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Columbia's A. T. C. program requires weekly workouts
Columbia University outlines an eight company compulsory athletics program. Each unit must provide at least four hours of exercise weekly with daily training from 5 to 6 pm. Activities include swimming water polo gymnastics indoor running boxing basketball handball and wrestling.
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Faculty Man to Tell of Poilu's Physical Training
Dr. G. I. Meytan of Columbia University will recount his experiences with the physical training of the French army at the thirteenth annual convention of the National Collegiate A. A. in New York.
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Pitt Beats Penn Eleven for Four Straight Years
The University of Pittsburgh football eleven defeated the University of Pennsylvania four years in succession, piling up 85 points to 13. The Penn squad scored a 1915 touchdown and another later, while aimless notes drift into unrelated international boxing carnival chatter.
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Tennis Clubs Raise Money for Men in Army Service
The national lawn tennis championships raised over $4,000 for training camp activities providing equipment for service men. Individual clubs of the National Association donated gear for more than 200 courts in camps.
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Murphy Equaled Grand Circuit Earnings Record This Year
Tommy Murphy's Grand Circuit earnings for the year total about $104,848.25, second only to his 1915 record of $128,400. The figure tops all other years and marks Murphy as the leading money winner in the circuit.
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Son of Boxer Slavin's Son Killed in War
Frank Slavin of Vancouver was notified that his son Corporal Frank Charles Slavin was killed in action. The report notes athletic lineage and wartime sacrifice amid scattered references to local sports in Philadelphia and Vancouver.
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Bridge Scoring Debate Highlights Need for Clear Rules
A Richmond bridge column examines a dubious contract where a revoke altered the points and game outcome. It questions whether north earns fifty points per trick, Atty points for a small slam, and if the revoke would grant game to north and south.
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Irregular Bridge Play Sparks Points Debate
The report analyzes a bridge hand where South violated bidding etiquette after a no trump declaration. North and South would have reached 100 points against no trump, while the mis bid by South and a footlens double by North altered the score. The article argues second-player bidding after no trump should avoid suits unless a clear game prospect exists.
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Hearts
Minor Leagues Right in Effort to Change Draft
I E Sancorn argues the minor leagues seek reform of the option contract and draft system. Abolishing farming would strengthen weaker teams and level competition, while allowing majors to recruit from all minor classes for genuine talent.
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Tex Russell
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Bid and play questions in a trick taking game article
A reader asks about bidding and play in a four handed card game. The dealer with four syamga bids and sides score by the original play, with reopening not allowed. The note discusses rejections and scoring implications of better judgment.
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Son of Famous Oarsman Leads Eton Crew Victory
The 19 year old son of Guy Nickalls, former Yale rowing coach, stroked the Eton eight to win over Shrewsbury and Bedford in England.
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