AccoM ng to The Hesay sports column on fads and legends
The column recalls historic college football era figures like Gordon Brown and Yale battles, contrasts old grit with modern rules, praises Princeton and Harvard prospects, and shifts to horse racing debates about Colin, Jack Nunnally, and other standout runners, noting professional influence on the game and fan passions.
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Hesay
Ted
Columbie
Poo
Glass
Gordag Brown
Hillbrand
Ms Alba Mater
Chin
Tha Feld
Ose
Gordon Brown Igam
Yale
Princston
Tn Hk
Clem Crowley Emerges as Big Gun for Denver Team
A misread clipping from Denver University highlights Clem Crowley, known as the Ruto boy, and his potential to join the team. The article notes prior doubts about his place and mentions Duke Schrader and Chasani eleven in context, with Washington and local press weighing his prospects.
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Clem Crowley
Big Gun
Denver
Denver University
Clam Crowley
Denver Ticher
Tim Caption
Duke Schrader
Chasani Eleven
Barry Ready for Fight Tonight on Coast with Battling Johnson
Los Angeles reports a coast bout between San Francisco heavyweight Battling Johnson and Chicago’s Jim Barry. Johnson weighed about 170 earlier, rose to 200 after nose surgery, now near 191 for the contest. Barry, noted for grit, has faced Langford, Cooley, and Hubert, and both fighters are in top condition for a brisk arena bout.
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Barry
Battling Johnson
Dios
San Francisco
Ner Soming
Los Angeles
Jim Flynn
al Kaufman
Kaufman
Johnson
Sam
Langford
Pug
Fred Cooley
Hire
Kid Hubert
Northwestern post season clash lineup for Vancouver crew
The Northwestern league selects a postseason lineup for Vancouver's champion team as four games loom. Faces listed include Pitchers Larkness Thompson Care. First base Turtay. Second base Jestiy Howes Tid. Base Corterell Shoyistep Brexin. Leftfield Fwain. Comereld Lynen Hight Nold Konselohler. The South Times notes the lineup may not be strongest possible but aims to strengthen force to win despite late-season form.
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Caleler Spencen
Turtay
Secon
Jestiy Howes
Corterell
Shoyistep
Brexin
Fwain
Lynen
Hight
Konselohler
Vancouver
WMO
Bugs Hall
Mhoul
Ralph Pras
Tha Soarth
Mons
U S Tennis Experts Prepare for Globe Questionable
U S tennis experts plan a world tour to international lawn tennis in Australia and beyond. Erick B. Alexander and Beals G. Wright lead the group, with William B. Larned and Harold I. Hackett not traveling. Wright is expected to reach Asia and possibly China and Java to play in future events. Alexander has a history of success against tough international players.
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New York
T—Americws
Tennix
Irederick B. Alexander
Beals G. Wright
Australia
William &. Larned
Harold 1. Hackett
Mal J. G Hitchia
James
Parie
Wright
Clive
Tne
China
Jaya
Junin
Ti Mon
Aone Corle
Alexander
Be. Deehertz
Méxander
Wraht
Eel Dominates Prestige at Columbus Racing Meet
In Canton area notes from Columbus, a high-speed racing event fills the afternoon slate. William Cy wins three heats with strong times in 408, 207, and a final. Locust Jack Watt leads the first heat in a winning dash. A four-heat purse distribution highlights the day.
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Caknnhus
Ohio
Haight Heuts
Lee Hens
Nate
William Cy
Jack Watt
Fara
Miro
Dr Roller to Try Hand at Fight Game Now
Si Francinco Get L, Dr Roller a 220 pound wrestler beaten by Wrank Gold aims to break into boxing. He has trained in Honolulu and plans to work up to a bout with Tommy Burns in a few weeks with Jorg Woods managing him. Whether he uses the name Marron remains to be seen. Woods hinted at Seattle introductions to the fight.
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Si Francinco
Dr. Roller
Wrank Gold
Honolulu
Tommy Burns
Jorg Woods
Bagelas Tea
Taipan
I Marron
Woods
Seattle
Purdue May Surprise Them Tilt Toward Stagg’s Team
The article previews a Purdue football outing against Stagg’s team with Latoyett, Bereman, Rockford, Mourey, Mann, Des Wir, Ruffner and others in addressees for the game and practice notes. It notes a strong student enthusiasm and belief Purdue may upset the opponent.
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Mannd
Freinahade
Aneem
Wyant
Snebel
Bady
Purdie
Stagg
Kid Hubert Starts Training for Hart Bout in Lexington
Kid Hubert returns from West Garden and trains at the armory in Lexington for a 12 round bout with Blarvin Hart on October 1. A victory could propel Hubert toward world title aspirations and future plans include potential bouts with Slike Schreck, Cincinnati’s champion, and others.
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Lexington
Kid Hubert
West Gaden
Armarzy
Blarvin Hart
Lexington Auilete Ehth
Hubart
Mart
Zolt
Slike Schreck
Wil Tre
Stalley Kecehol
Tommy Burns
California
Matt Bevin
Kid Welter
Loravitl
Giants Split Even But Retain Lead In Bitter Fight
The American Leaguers battle for premier position as the season heats up with a tough stretch ahead. Johnson leads one side in a clash that could shape the standings and determine the champion.
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Giants
Schedule of leaders national peagtd Chicago aga
Schedule shows matchups across cities with teams Pittsburgh New York Philadelphia with Boston. Listing includes home and away games with dates in October and December. Citations reference St Louis Detroit Cleveland and Chicago as hosts with varying home results and road games.
pennant hopes hinge on late season clash across leagues
The pennant race narrows as Chicago and Pittsburgh vie for the lead while New York must falter to let others gain. Chicago plays Pittsburgh in a key Oct 4 single, with the winner gaining a royal chance if they also win two prior games. In the American League Detroit and Cleveland fight for the flag as St Louis’ weak squad looms. The leagues’ closer contest defies a simple method to pick a winner.
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New York
Chicago
Pomadl Vemessen
Giante
Celle
Cubs
Finten
Giants
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Ita
Fox
Chitaso
Pittsours
Pittsburs
Chicver
Cicago
Phiteburg
St. Leis
Clay Hirst
Pirates
Chicago Amns
Detroit
St. Lews
Sox
Dow
Daar Welnning
Bh. Louis
Lore Twa
Cleveland
Fran
St Louis
Tigers
Contesi
Matty
Tliere
Giants Secure Even Break in Opening Games
In a foggy day doubleheader, New York beat Philadelphia in game one after gaining a lead with a fourth inning tied score. Magee mishandled a ball to allow the decisive run. Covaleski allowed four hits in game two as New York prevailed. Brooklyn defeated Boston in a ninth-inning rally, 5 to 2, with standout defense and timely hitting.
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Philadelphia
Itaff Mathewson
New York
Devlin
Magee
Needham
Fonmr
Covalwski
Haslily
Wiltso
Hp McGinnity
Dalls
Danlin
Doudie
Phueaiphtr Vires Cree Ee Dotterits—Mathewsor
Goryidon
Richie
Doom
Brooklyn
Och
Boston
Chicago and Cininnat college game recap garbled
Fragmentary sports note describes a Chicago game against Cininnat with mention of players Meld Owen and Tek. Poor OCR yields unclear action and outcome. no clear score, date, or full team names available.
Rage Meet at Lewistown Next Wednesday
A three day event is planned in Lewistown beginning next Wednesday with activities and arrangements noted. Organizers invite participants and spectators to attend the fair and related programs while vendors prepare.
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RAGE
Lewistown
New York Thrills in Open League Baseball Clash
In an Octiver York win over Warbgton at home Chesbro and Johnson starred for New York while new hires on the hoie team impressed. Elsinow and Chesbro pitched for Philadelphia as the day’s action featured strong offense and key hits, with Boston and Philadelphia also showing solid batting and fielding in a tight matchup.
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New York
York
Warbgton
Chasbre
Johnson
Ecare
Ril
Washington
Weed
Batterien—toyntsa
Chesbro
Elsinow
Northwestern League game notes Spokane tops Vancouver
In Spokane, Vancouver suffered a loss as Spokane clinched the win. The report mentions late scoring, an umpire Caruthers, and weather delaying play with rain postponing further actions. Ben Vancouver and Eveltz are referenced among players and officials.
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Spokane
Vancouver
Och
L—Barnett
Ben Mancouver
Eveltz
Caruthers
Oakland Grabs Fifth Place Win In Gratamming Ann Wap Day
Oakland secured five times in the Gratamming ann wap lu day. Score: R. Portland, Oakland. Batterles Garrett Roe and Framhexs Nelson Davis Chia.
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San Francisco
Oakland
Ann Wap Lu
Day
R. Portland
Garrett
Roe
Framhexs
Nelson
Davis
Chia Longe
Wolverines Prep as Case Eleven Clash Looms
Alih Arbor October 1 Michigan squad begins practice for the season with Cleveland’s Cast Scientific aiding. Coach Yuel says most time will be spent on formations for Saturday’s opener against Buckeye. Barkfiell contenders Wasmund Dowglass Edmunds guard positions and one deficiency remains.
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Arbor
Uegum
Cast Scientific
School of Cleveland
Yuel
Gaye
Buckeye Claven
Barkfiell
Wasmund
Aumer
Aletdice Wid Dowglass
Halts
Edmund
Cross-Fitzgerald Bout Promises East Attraction
New York promoter plans a six round fight at the Fairmont Athletic Club featuring Leach Cross and Willie Fitzgerald on the east side. Critics are split on which fighter edges the other, with Cross eager to prove superiority and Fitzgerald confident in his own strength amid prior negotiations with Packy Me arland.
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New York
Fairmont
Leach Cross
East Side
Willie Fitgerald
Fitz
Cross
Fitzseratd
Grogsx
High Class Harness Racing On Sunday At Butte
Anticipation runs high as major harness events line the Sunday program in Butte. Contenders include idol potential racfs between Midget owned by J. E. Turnen and Racine of D. W. Aradin, plus Nellie and Almax in special heats. The card features top trotters like Idol, Addison, and Mittown, with officials led by Starta and judges set to oversee a packed afternoon of fast pacing and wagering.
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Herness
Whitepall
Jzow
Mno Chi
Nin B
Nuttin
Jill
Bes
Butte
Ligue
J. E. Turnen
John Hamilton
D. W W. Aradin
Shence Hireen
Nellie
Almax
J. He Turner
Trish Alive
Freetorall Parent
P. O'Donnell
Joe Broulette
Prince B
John Hawke
Oxplain
P.P. A. Regan
Louie Bhot
W. E. Kane
Lillian
James Hiegtos
Filroy Smith
Jack “Hangston
Charles Lucas
Willoughby Ang JJ
Jones’ Vesta
Frestorail Trote
T. H. Knety
Georen
Addison
Markluz Gomga Direct
Clu
Slarta
Arthur Melonain
B. H- Tish
al Meknod
LW. Meorrum
Jyhmers
J. Hleb
Sleveys
J. G. Loeb
Alumni High School Game Set At Columbia Garden
Alumni from Butte gather for a football game against the current team. The match is scheduled for Saturday at Columbia Garden at 2:30 PM with no admission. Several players are injured, including Brooke with a serious burn, limiting star participation.
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Butte
Butte High Schooal
Columbia Gardeda
Elcete
Trav
Keareynes
Hkel Road
Morrow
Grand Finent
Hopkins
Helmerdinger
Ayn
Phillips
Tower
Irwin Vweans
George FF
Downer
Thineup
Redt Brooke
All Mothers Kitchen
Welsh Nelson Go Fall Through Fight Refusing Jeffries Offer
Battle between Nelson and Freddie Welsh to decide the light heavy champion after Nelson refused Jeffries term. Welsh pressed for a 25 to 60 round title clash, offering $5,000 to meet Nelson, who balked at long rounds and a quick decision. Negotiations stalled as Jeffries and managers did not finalize an offer.
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Chicago
Nelson Han
Nelson
Nalzon
Noleon
Pha
Whi
Walal
Toffrlon
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