Rival Canadian Rugby Teams in Play at Van Cortlandt
New York reports a crowd of over twenty thousand as the Hamilton Tigers beat the Ottawa Rough Riders 11 to 6 at Van Cortlandt Park. American experts sampled Canadian Rugby for possible reforms to reduce violence and improve play in U S college football.
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van Cortlandt
New York
New York Herald
van Cortlandt Park
United States
Hamilton Tigers
Ottawa Rough Riders
Latonia Track Fights Ban on Bookmaking Moves to Survive
Latonia harness and racing figures say they will not quit despite Kentucky court of appeals ruling banning bookmaking on tracks. Leaders insist Latonia can run profitably without books if patronage returns, while noting declines due to bookmakers. Local jockeys and owners discuss future plans and influence of betting on attendance.
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Cincinnati
Latonia
Court of Appeals
Kentuccky
Kenton County
Washington Park
Chicago
Starvey Myera
Tome
Mutuals
Harvard picks Lothrop Withington captain for varsity football
Bob Dunbar notes the Harvard team elected Lothrop Withington captain. Corbett’s skill is praised but injury risks and the guard’s strong season are highlighted. Withington is seen as a natural athlete who could become one of the nation’s top guards next year despite possible rule changes. Corbett was considered unlikely to win over the Honolulu youth.
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Respess
New Orleans
Crescent City
Juares
Kespess
Harvard
Lothrop Withington
Bob Dunbar
Corbett
Dave
Honolulu
Leghons Defeat FAP Ss In Exhibition Baseball
The Salt Lake Evénemental team defeated a Japanese club in Los Angeles by 3 to 1. Salt Lake players displayed stronger teamwork and power hitting though the visitors battled well.
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Los Angeles
Oevidental
Salt Lake
Tito
Author! Author! Yelled by Crowd at Stage Scene
In a Chicago Record-Herald report the audience shouts Author while a young playwright and a kind stagehand debate lifting the curtain. The front-row critics with heavy canes are warned but remain ready to heckle as the curtain remains uncertain.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Wagner Tops National League Batting With 339 Mark
Hans Wagner shortstop for the Pittsburgh club again leads the National League batting averages with 339 percent after 168 hits for 242 bases. Cincinnati's Bescher tops base stealing with 54. Pittsburgh also leads team batting at 259 and runs with 701.
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New York
Hans Wagner
Pittsburg
John Heydler
Wagner
Mitchell
Cincinnati
Bescher
Sullivan proposes spike-free shoe plate for baseball
Chicago December 19 catcher Billy Sullivan manager of the White Box base ball team last year, has patented a shoe plate to replace spikes. The device aims to reduce cutting injuries while retaining start and stop benefits. He cites endorsements from Pletcher Jones and Ban Johnson and plans to present it to the leagues for consideration.
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Chicago
Billy Sullivan
Sullivan
Pullivear
Pletcher Jones
Ban Johnson
Satch Sullivan
New Williams Athletic Funding Plan Aims to Equalize Burden
Williams College adopts a new undergraduate athletic subscription system funded by room rents. The plan pools football baseball and track receipts into a single fund then apportions to each sport by athletic council rule. Nonpaying students working through college and scholarship holders pay reduced rates, with a sinking fund to cover deficits.
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Williams
Athletic Council
Mach Association
Arman
Players Want 10 Set Spikes Alone
Rich Wittsburg notes baseball rules evolve with public support and player input. He argues against abolishing steel spikes, saying they aid base running and safety when used properly, while warning removal could slow the game and provoke controversy.
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Giood Opikes
A Lateral Leader in Detroit Baseball
The Boston Journal says Hugh Jennings leads by inspiration not fear. He pleads with players to give their best for fans and owners, earning popularity while maintaining discipline. Jennings knows close ties can breed contempt, yet remains a natural leader.
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Hughey Jennings
The
Boston Journal
Jennings
Detroit
Eheyah
Maroons Schedule Nears Final Form for 1910 Season
Chicago December 1 1910 schedule plans center on six conference games and one eastern contest. Coach Stagg aims to play all but one game within the Big Eight and will meet at the Auditorium Hotel Saturday to discuss the format. The plan preserves conference ties and faculty support urges continued harmony. Stagg likely will decline games with Carlisle Navy and other colleges as indicated by roolers. Big Eight schools listed include Minnesota Wisconsin Illinois Indiana Northwestern and Purdue.
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Chicago
Cornell
University of Chicago
Auditorium Hotel
Covet Stagg
Carlisle
Navy
Ind
Ana
Northwestern
Purdus
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