Folwell to Get Hearing on Penn Football Future
Robert C. Folwell will be heard by the faculty athletic committee of the University of Pennsylvania tomorrow after the committee announced he would not be re engaged as head coach. President Edgar Smith backed Folwell’s right to a hearing, and a broader reform of athletic control was pledged. Folwell said he played cards during the Pacific coast trip but denied any discredit to the university, calling the committee action a frame up.
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Americans Warned Off Armed Merchantmen
Washington reports a forthcoming warning to Americans not to sail on ships armed by Germany or its allies. Officials note debates over armed merchantmen could invite naval clashes with submarines, and that immunity for passengers hinges on whether ships surrender or resist.
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Omtvedt Wins 1917 National Professional Ski Event
Ragnar Omtvedt of Chicago, holder of the world title, won the 1917 national professional ski event in St. Paul with a long jump of 15 feet and a second best of 12 feet 8 inches. Henry Hall of Steamboat Springs placed second. Carl Hall was third. Oliver Kaldhal defended his national amateur title in skiing.
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Young Boxer Stephen McDonald's Fatal Prize Fight
Albany report states 22 year old Stephen McDonald died in the first round of his debut pro bout after Teddy Hicks struck a blow beneath the heart. Hicks was arrested on a manslaughter charge.
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Cubs sign Salen and Packard amid salary talks
Chicago reports Vic Salen first baseman signed a 1917 contract after slight pay cut as President Weeghman confirms. Gene Packard and outfielder Flack also signed. In St Louis, Branch Rickey announces 16 players have signed 1917 contracts for the Americans.
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Port light and dreams of fighters span Cy Young era
A fragmented 1910s baseball reminiscence discusses Cy Young at 44 still drawing pay, compares peers Hans Wagner and Eddie Plank, and ponders longevity in major league careers. It surveys aging stars, historic records, and the endurance required to play two decades.
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Transcontinental fare listing from San Francisco
Travel notice lists a $180 round trip from San Francisco to Honolulu via Los Angeles stopping in Los Angeles and other cities with dates January 28 February 12 March 6 and April 11. Apply to agents of Great Northern, Northern Pacific railways at 665 Market St San Francisco.
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Short Run For The Day Made By Dog Racers
Dalton Minn Jan 30 The seven leading Winnipeg St Paul dog racing teams covered 33 miles today tying up for the night at 5 pm after a relatively easy day They planned a night halt at Garfeld but stayed with their dogs overnight Fred Hartman an American pushed his four dogs toward the lead driving into Fergus Falls at 7 10 pm He planned to sleep with the leaders Ford tonight and pressed on Mike Kelly a frequent leader left a dog at Fergus Falls and said he would lose to gain better time with four Hyurtur Hanson and Albert Campbell had minor ankle strains but would start early tomorrow Each driver said he would sleep with his car open for any advantage in the race.
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Hyurtur Hanson
Albert Campbell
Boston Americans signings spark contract surge
President H. S. Frazee announced that shortstop Botantan and outfielder James Walsh have signed for next season. Frazee said twelve Red Sox members are already signed or under active contract, with a substantial increase warranted by work last season.
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Gallatin county high to face Butte high in midweek clash
Gallatin county high school basketball coach A Beauchamp has reshuffled the lineup after a win for Sweetgrass against Big Timber. The Gallatin team will meet Butte high at the Young Men's Christian Association floor on Wednesday night as they prepare for a string of games with strong Eastern Montana schools.
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Gallatin County
Butte High
Tener proposes NL rule changes to widen plate and first base rule
New York January 30. President John K Tener says he will urge the joint rules committee to widen home plate from 17 to 18 inches and to assign a batsman to first base after three balls, not four, a move he argues will boost batting.
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New York
John K. Tener
National League
Fairweather Buys Isbell Interest in Des Moines Club
Des Moines Iowa January 30 Tom Fairweather a longtime Des Moines councilman and prominent professional baseball figure today purchased Frank Isbells share of the Des Moines Western league ball club. Through the deal Fairweather becomes sole owner of the club Isbell recently purchased the Witchita club of the Western league.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Tom Fairweather
Frank Isbell
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Witchita Club
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