Langford Stops McVey In Thirteenth Round in Sydney
Sam Langford overwhelmed Sam McVey in Sydney on December 26, delivering a brutal thirteenth round blow that left McVey unconscious after a series of punishing exchanges. The early rounds favored McVey but Langford seized control from the fourth, flooring his opponent with an uppercut and maintaining pressure until the finish.
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Langford Beats McVey In Sixth Meeting For Light Heavy Title
The Nova Scotian Sam Langford defeated Californian Sam McVey for the fourth time in their sixth meeting. Five fights occurred in Australia, one in Paris. Langford, 32, is England's light heavyweight champion. McVey held Australia’s heavyweight title. Langford began professional boxing in 1902 and has had a remarkable decade.
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No Agitation Probable For More Rule Changes
New York, Dec 26 Many of the 90 representatives of colleges and universities expected to send delegates to the National Collegiate Athletic Association meeting reached the city today. Sessions open tomorrow and may shape problems in college athletics. Dean Russell Briggs of Harvard will preside. The English game of association football is expected to be discussed as many colleges adopt it. Prof G W Ehler of Wisconsin will report that under new rules football fatalities have decreased. For the first time in years, no discussion of further changes in present rules is expected.
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Chubby Murphy Offers Bresnahan Cubs Deal
Chicago reports President Murphy of the Cubs says former St. Louis catcher-manager Bresnahan will sign with Chicago next year. A $10,000 signing fee and a three year contract at $6,500 yearly are stated. Bresnahan, 32, can sign elsewhere. Cincinnati and Pittsburgh are also vying. If he joins, he would catch about half the games.
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Marquard Seeks 19000 To Return To Giants Next Year
Denver reports Rube Marquard declares he wants nineteen thousand dollars to play with the Giants next season. He says his contract expired after the world series and he has retired from baseball. He denies demanding a raise, credits McGraw for confidence, and asserts he has evened up his value over the past two years.
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Taft Pleased During Panama Visit On Arkansas Voyage
President Taft visited Panama aboard the Arkansas with Colonel Goethals of the Isthmian Canal Commission and reviewed plans for appointing a civil governor and officials on his return to Washington. The Delaware accompanied the Arkansas as the escort battleship.
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King George Far From Church on Christmas Day
London dispatch reports King George stayed at Sandringham with a chill and missed Christmas church service and dinner with Queen Mother Alexandra. An official statement announced he has fully recovered.
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Boxing Talk Sparks Palzer Wells Heavyweight Plans
Tom McCarey and Al Palzer discuss a possible title path if Palzer defeats McCarty. O Rourke backs Wells challenge and McCarey eyes an international match to crown the world heavyweight champion, with England cited as boxing’s mother country and a New Year bout framed as decisive for the title.
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Hammer event defended by Quinn calls for safety reform
Harvard coach William K E Quinn argues to retain the hammer throw and proposes increasing the ball weight to 21 pounds while shortening the handle to three feet. He contends the change would keep the event safe on college fields, maintain its challenge, and avoid isolation or abolition.
Steel Company offers stock to its employees
New York December 26 The United States Steel corporation under its profit sharing plan begun in 1908 will let employees subscribe to preferred and common shares next month at 109 dollars for preferred and 66 dollars for common. Last year prices were 110 and 65. Exact allotment of each issue for employees is not yet decided. In 1911 about 27 000 employees subscribed for 30 600 preferred and 8 0 0 common shares.
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JURAEZ ENTRIES FOR SIX RACES AT VARIOUS FURLONGS
First race selling five and a half furlongs lists Baden Gay Ruth Esther Jack Ellis Teddy Bear Coed Folk I. V. Hough Doc Allen Tallow Dip Lady Willie Helen Scott. Second race purse six furlongs Weyanoke Sprightly Miss Calcium Insurance Man Lord Marshall Truly. Third race selling mile Quid Nune Maizie Girl Pipe Vision Royal River Song of Rocks Rosevale Swish Lescar. Fourth race selling five and a half furlongs Amahalka Ferrana Oakland Prince Conrad Rogan Orbed Lad Princess Industry Sir Trenus. Fifth race selling six furlongs Aunt Alice Mary Emily Stare Mimorioso Cosgrove Bob Lynch Oswald B Elizabeth Hargood Sir Abrescot Eye White Butter Ball. Sixth race selling mile Ymir Mycenae Rio Brazos Black Mate Baleliff Engraver John Louis Ocean Queen Feather Duster Lackrose.
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First race mile winners and times from event card
In the first race Miss Korn won the mile with Bonnie Bard second and Florence Kripp third in 1 43. Bells captured the six furlongs with Loving Moose second and Sharper Knight third in 1 15 2 5. Hughie Quinn led the mile with Hannis second and Lehigh third in 1 41 8 5. Masalo won the six furlongs with Orba Smile second and Clint Tucker third in 1 13. Baby Doll won the mile with Loita Creed second and Rue third in 1 41 1 5. Set Back won the mile with Love Day second and Don Enrique third. Time not listed.
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Chance Earns Praise From Baseball Men for Yankee Manager Hire
Frank Le Roy Chance, named next year’s manager of the New York Americans, receives high praise from Chicago Cubs men for discipline and loyalty. Joe Tinker, Bresnahan, Stallings, Dahlen, Clarke, and others hail his methods and predict further pennants. Read lists of players slated to join Chance with the Highlanders and New York.
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Lajoie Faces Salary Cut in 1913 Pitch
New York December 26 Nap oleon Lajoie may accept a salary reduction to not more than 7500 for 1913 from Cleveland club, down from about 10000. The 89 year old star, who has earned over 100000 in his major league career, may shift positions or retire if resistant to the cut.
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