Boxing and wrestling notes from New York and Europe
A round of boxing talk from New York highlights Packy McFarland Murphy and Tommy Murphy in discussions of their looming Philadelphia bout on November 18, with McFarland confident and Packy facing tough challenger. The piece shifts to wrestling where Gotch faces European giants Padoubny Zbysco and Hackenschmidt with debate on who dominates and which matchups could unfold in London and America. Coeur d Alene hosts a six town interscholastic basketball league formation and a six hundred point pool championship set for November 16 to 18.
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Zbysco
Pas Goubney
Goteh
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W Hack
Dr. Koch
Delivak
Pat Te
Gotch
Hack
Mahmout
Standard
Butte
Chatll Dellvuk
In- Auice Zbysee
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Frank
Navy Men Lead In Scoring Across Line Football
A roundup shows Navy with the most touchdowns among Harvard Yale Princeton Pennsylvania Cornell and Army through the latest games. Hollenback leads with nine for Pennsylvania while Kilpatrick is the lone nonback to score a line touchdown. Six Army players and eight Princeton backs share scoring duties with varied totals across the season.
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Yale
Princeton
Pennsylvania
Cornell
Navy
Army
Jones
Clastyton
Lanse
Richardson
Teld
Hay
Wright
Reinecke
King
Reifainder
Cobb
Coy
Hollenback
Manier
Young
Townsend
Means
Scarlett
Sommers
Gadton
Ferrier
White
Smith
Corbett
White Ha
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Hutchinson
Mowe
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Chamberlain
Johnson
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Greble
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Hobts
Ya Kennard
Girdn Nell
Caldwell
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McKay
Holt
Waller
Feld
Kennard
Cunningham
Princeston
West Point
Wheaton
Tigers Won't Row in Thames Event
New York reports federal interest in where New Jersey oarsmen would row, Princeton likely not invited to New London and facing a narrow course that hampers a third crew. The Thames fate is tied to the course and selection, with officials skeptical of Princeton’s participation. Also noted: Wrestler Tom Jenkins to meet Yussif Mahmout at Madison Square Garden around month end as Chicago promoters fail to outbid New York.
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Rowny
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New Jersey
New London
Poughkeepsie
Thames
Tigers
Cornell
Tom Jenkins
Yussif Mahmout
Madison Square Garden
Chicago
Colleges Prepare For Crucial Tests
With the season over, major college football teams focus on Saturday’s key games. Yale faces Princeton at Princeton in a highly anticipated matchup as lineups shift to gain an edge. Cornell’s poor form and Chicago’s upset hopes loom in the West, while Harvard eyes a seventh straight win over Dartmouth.
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Maroons
Strick
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Princeton
Crimson
Dartmouth
Hanoverians
Cambridge
Reimson
Princeton to Use Browns Offense Against Yale
Princeton plans to employ Browns offensive plays against Yale in a bid to shake up their lineup this week. The squad has kept practice secret with Cunningham McCrohan Welch Read and Tibbett in key roles as adjustments aim to improve line strength and backfield cohesion.
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BROWN
Yale
Roper
Hanover
Cunningham
Down
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McCrohan
Tibbett
Read
Old Eli Alarm Triggers Full Team Shuffle for Tiger Battle
In response to looming danger, Old Eli shifts its entire lineup for the upcoming Tiger clash. Coaches cite urgency and strategic adjustments as the squad prepares for a pivotal confrontation on the gridiron.
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Eli
Tiger Battle
Cornell Worried Over Chicago Game
Cornell coaches scramble to shore up the team after a weak showing against Amherst. An instructor was assigned to nearly every player as the squad presses to improve before facing Chicago. The backs need faster execution, speed being emphasized to counter Stag offense. Glenn Warner may be asked to join Ithaca, though his trip from Carlisle is uncertain. The squad completed a hard grueling scrimmage with focus on the offense.
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Cornell
Dig Strugs
Chicago
Maroons
Ithaca
Glenn Warner
Carlisle
Spokane to Have Eleven on Field Next Season
Spokane plans a new football squad for next season with W.L. Wittman directing. Principal organizer W. Be teacherana and A. A. Homer Pieley are cited as leading figures in forming the team, while the association aims to field eleven players and set eligibility standards.
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Spokane
eMall Guide Summarizes Spalding Indoor Baseball Guide
The eMall guide previews Spalding's Indoor Baseball Guide for the new season. It covers the winter diamond sport, regional sections, and records of players and teams from the previous year. It highlights suggested plays, team photo sections, and aims to inform readers about updates and standings.
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Spalding
Maroons Set to Beat Cornell This Season Chicago
Chicago Sept. 9 Coach Stagg of the University of Chicago football team builds higher hopes this year beyond Western success. He points to the upcoming big tests against Cornell, Pennsylvania versus Michigan, and Carlisle versus Minnesota as key comparisons between East and West. A victory over Minnesota has made Chicago a Western championship favorite, and Stagg boosts form and placement to maximize each player’s contribution. He names Wisconsin as a strong foe and believes Cornell will improve beyond last year’s 6 to 0 loss.
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Chicago University
Cornell
Day
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Ann Arbor
Carlisle
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Chio
Stagg
Wisconsin
Madison
Amherst
Harvard Works On Tricks For Yale
Cambridge Mass November 9 Harvard coaches report hard practice preparing for Dartmouth and Yale. The team shows strong offense and defense with new formations and a forward pass method featuring Cutter McKay Corbett and White. Officials believe Harvard has a better than even chance at the championship this season.
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Mass
Jusbilant
Carlisle
Harvard
Dartmouth
Yale
Stallings to Lead New York Yankees
George Stallings will manage the New York American League team next year. President Farrell confirmed the appointment, promising Stallings full control and financial backing to field a winner. Stallings is expected to restore harmony, end Kid Gleberfeld as manager, and bring spring training at his Georgia plantation.
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George Stalling
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Atlanta
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Georgia
Clark Griffith to Manage Cincinnati in 1908
Cincinnati officials meet at St Nicholas hotel and unanimously name Clark Griffith as manager. Griff will visit Cincinnati soon to discuss terms with President Herrmann and join the board in planning for the coming season. No other candidates were seriously considered.
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St. Nicholas Hotel
Grimm
Herrmann
Highlander
Griff
Canidate
Lake to Manage Boston Americans Next Season
President John J. Taylor of the Boston Americans has signed Fred Lake as manager for next year. Lake, a former Red Sox scout, led the team during the latter part of last season after McGuire resigned, with a sliding bonus scale arranged for every position. Taylor says Lake can lift the club into the first division and now must deliver a winning team.
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John J. Taylor
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Fred Lake
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Red Sox
McGuire
Nether Taylor
Pala
Taylor
Pullman to Host Multnomah Athletic Club in Football Game
Spokane reports Washington State College plans a football game at Pullman against Multnomah Athletic Club of Portland between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Manager McCroskey aims to keep the team sharp after the regular season before the Notre Dame contest. Multnomah’s strong, fast squad is noted for challenging opponents.
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McCroskey
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Pullman
Multnomah Athletic Club
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Reinschild
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California to Bring Fast Basketball Team to Montana
San Francisco reports the University of California may bring its strongest five to Butte for a winter series. The Golden Staters plan to play top Montana teams and pass through Spokane on an Eastward route. UC athletics expect a coastwide schedule with premier clubs and colleges.
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Itte
University of California
Butte
Itt
Montana
California
Spokane
Golden ‘Staters
Yost Offered Five Year Michigan Coaching Renewal
Ann Arbor reports lingering rumors that the athletic association urged renewal of field coach Yost's contract for five years. He has deferred a decision until season’s end, with speculation that Southern interests push a delayed reply as he may retire to focus on coal and oil development in Tennessee.
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Mich
Yost
the Athletic Association
Michigan
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Tennessee
Papke Ketchel Fight Draws Even Money Betting
San Francisco bettors set Papke Ketchel at even money for Thanksgiving Coliseum bout. Ketchel's Labor Day punch and Papke's form spark belief he may win, while Ketchel backers cite improved power. Retired heavyweight Jim Corbett likely to referee at the Auditorium. decision expected today.
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Cal
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Squires
Papke Oventy
Ketchel
Papke
Labor Day
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Corbett
Eddie Graney
Eddie Smith
Billy Roche
McFarland Murphy Bout Marks Large Nine-Twelfth Purse
Chicago lightweight Packy McFarland and New York’s Tommy Murphy will fight at the National Athletic Club on November 14 for what is described as the biggest purse for a six round bout. McFarland to receive 1600 dollars with the choice of 10 percent and Murphy 100 dollars. Weigh in at 183 pounds at 3 o'clock.
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Packy” McFarland
Chicago
Tommy’ Murphy
New York
Wil
National Athletic Club
McFarlana
Murphy
Sullivan Lands Knockout In Murrey Street Bout
Sullivan of Fall River Massachusetts knocked out Frank Downey of Denver in the third round of a scheduled two round bout at Murrey's height venue in Salt Lake City. Downey was completely outclassed.
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Rete Sullivan
Fall Telver
Mass
Franke Downey
Denver
Murrey” Tehight
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