Nelson retracts plan to fight Packy McFarland in short bout
Sporting editors column reports J Nelson of Hegewisch retracting his offer to meet Packy McFarland in a six round bout. Britt’s management scuttles the matchup while speculation swirls about later purse possibilities and world title fights involving Jack Johnson and Sam Fitzpatrick.
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J. Nelson
Hegewisch
Willus Britt
Packy McFarland
Nelson
Chicago
Battler
Packy
Nelxon
Hlm
Ila
Wiltua Britt
Bat
Patky
McFarland
Neptune
Rm Mateuh
Nelson Nor
Britt
Jack Johnson
Ike
Australia
Boh Jstgren
Sau Fitzpatrick
Johnso
New York
Negra
Fitzpatrick
Johnson
England
Sam Largford
National Sporting
Goey
Jhonson
Antipodes
Bitapatrick
Holler Mar
Dr. Holler
Seattle
Chiewso
Pretcerl Anc
Nelson Declines To Face Mi Farland In Ring Drama
Rumor and reaction sweep boxing circles as Nelson declines a fight with Packy Farland. Gilmore pledges to press Walton while Brill negotiates for a longer clash if Nelson refuses. Public interest surges in a potential derby route bout and possible backing for a midweight title effort.
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Nelson
MI Farland
Nolgon
Gilmore
Willue Iaritt
Showle
de Trishman
McParland
New York
Walton
Forfeit Looms Over Murphy M'Farland Lightweight Bout
New York October reports that the lightweight title clash between Pucky Murphy and Murphy M'Farland may be halted after forfeits by Johnny Oliver and James Ickley. Murphy seeks guarantees of appearance and a $3,000 stake to stage the bout as golf of malaria fears complicates scheduling.
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Hitch
Murphy
Farland
Pucky Mriarlandt
Tic
Aso
Buckley
Tommy Murphy
New York
Leach Crug
Binne the Cross
Ehround
Poston
Poor Old Personal Liberty in New York Boxing Ban
A police stay order halted a boxing bout scheduled in New York as the Pallet Commissioner Kingham seeks to suspend the event. The decision comes amid a clash over liberty and regulation, with tensions rising after a recent clash between two figures, Melaviand and Cross.
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New York
Ort S
Dean
Kingham
Cleveland Naps to Tour Southland After Exhibition Game Plan
Cleveland Naps announce a spring tour after an exhibition game and prior to the next league season. The team will travel through the South, facing clubs such as Mobile and Atlanta, then join the Phillies in New Orleans around March.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Naps
Naps
Southland
Mobiia
Carlisle Favors Comparing Bas is West East College Teams
Carlisle outlines a plan to compare eastern and western college football power by consolidated scores. He notes Michigan and Carlisle target strong western schedules including St Louis and Nebraska, while Penn and Tufts shape Carlisle’s future matchups to gauge relative strength across regions. The discussion cites losses to key teams and the impact on midwestern and eastern standings.
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Nhut
Chicago
Tit+ Hold
Areble
Wolverines
Nuire
Dennsylvanus
Battin
Yule
Harvard
Princeton
Carlisle
Pennsylvania
Tuovard
Liecoun
Stage Works Team for Gopher Game
Chicago previews the Chicago versus Minnesota clash at Marshall Field with rising ticket demand and focused defense work. Injuries strike midway, James Meigs joins the squad, and Stagg evaluates Plauger and Meigs as potential starters for the Minnesota game despite Knott and Kehott facing injury concerns.
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Marshall Field
Minnesota
Gruges
Hig Stees
Whrchory
Une
Utle Grojan
Hne
James Meigs
Tie
Hasabal
Ava Meigs
Aol Ehrhorn
Plate
Melga
Inet
Stagg
Mleiss
Webit
Tage
Plauger
Gophers
Kehott
Gauhers
YOST SHIFTS LINE ON EVE OF BIG GAME
Ann Arbor Mich Oct 23 coach Yost adapts to a crippled Michigan squad with unstable lineups as big stars sit out earlier games. A Vanderbilt showdown looms, with Michigan juggling players while showing some improvement against Notre Dame and Ohio State despite injuries.
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Mich
Yost
Michigan
Easton
Wolvering
Wolverines
Aggies
Notre Dame
Ohio State
Notre Dame Team May Play in West in Spokane
Spokane, Wash. Oct 28. Washington State College manager T Mouston McGroskey announces it is likely several games in Spokane will feature Notre Dame University against Walter Rheinschild’s team. A Notre Dame showdown would give locals insight into midwestern and northwestern play. A potential Northwest visit by an eastern power may draw 1,000 to 3,000 fans at Recreation Park.
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Wash
T. Mouston McGroskey
Washington State College
Pullman
Herve
Severa
Notre Dame University
Bunch
Walter M. Rheinschild
Carlisle Indians
Northwest
Reds
Hoosiers
St. Louis University
Sput Rand
McCrovkey
Notre Dame
Northwestern
Heral
Inland Empire
Recreation Park
Whiten
Burch and Tad Jones Qot on Yale Field
New Haven Oct 28 Captain Raven Woe coached in street clothes at Yale Field. Tad Jones returned from Syracuse to join workouts. Wheaton shifts to left halfback with Holt, Naedele replacing Burch. Secret practice focused on signals. Hutchinson remains primary passer as no score occurs. Second and third teams scrimmaged after gates opened, two touchdowns scored.
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Raven
Yue Field
Tad Junce
Syracuse
Howard
Retchingham
Wheaton
Whilbin
Holt
Naedele
Burch
Guy Hutchinson
Tad Tones
Secon
Harvard Takes No Chances of Surprise by Brown
Gurobridge October 2 Horstoll reports minimal surprise planned for Brown as Harvard prepares for a Saturday clash. Penn beat Providence 14 10-0 in a rough cage game while linemen and backs worked to shore up defense. Burr Nuvrst and Hear combine well at center with Fish and McKay weathering early issues. Harvard aims to beat Yale and clinch the title this year amid a brighter prospect.
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Gurobridge
Brown
Penn
Providence
Eld
Burr
Nuvrst
Hear
Fish
McKay
Yale
Indians After More Speed for Navy Game Saturday
Garriale Pa Oct 2 Realizing the Indians face a harder proposition than Pennsylvania Conely Warnarla drives his men to the Navy contest Saturday Only great speed and strong ends can counter the Navy punting threat from Dalton Warner expects to win but makes no prediction Carlisle Asanal and others are pressed to score while losses of great players loom for the team
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Huss Hull
Tedeau
Qusobal
Dr. Roller
Burns, Johnson Et
Europe
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Chicago
McGraw
Merkin
Magney
Marquard
Durham
Pop Warner
Mindble Indians
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Gotham
Noamure
Zen City
Mahmout Yurself
Herse
Garriale
Pennsylvania
Cus
Dalton
Warner
Helyg
Butte Of Hall G0 5 The Ultimatum
A Northwest baseball upheaval looms as talks urge ousting Russ Hall from the Butte franchise and moving ties to Portland amid rumored league realignments. Montana Utah league plans surface with McCluskey and Grim tied to a six club circuit including Boise Salt Lake and Helena.
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Montana
Northwestern
Butte
John J. McCluskey
Jacl Grim
Boise
Salt Lake
Ognon
Pocatello
Bulle
Helena
Montana City
McCloskey
Grim
Mack
Hutte
Northwest
Fealln
Cornell Runners To Meet Yale In Cross Country Duel
Cornell announces a dual cross country meet with Yale in New Haven on Nov. d with both varsity and freshman squads traveling. It will be the first intercollegiate race between the schools since 1899 and marks Cornell’s freshmen team debut on any stage. The Class of 1912 at Ithaca has raised funds to cover travel expenses.
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Ion
McFarland
Beecause
Packy
Springfield
Harvard
Rinehad
Meris
Minnesota
Princeton
Dennie
Nelson
Borton
New York
Charpiotskiy
Broadway
Chicago
Itfata
Cornell
Yale
New Maven
Calinges
Tthaca
Uaven
Miners decline All-Stars game on election day plans
Plans to field the All-Stars with the School of Mines at Columbia Gardens on election day were dropped. Manager Wanvle cites risk to players and conflicting schedules with Montana intercollegiate championship, leaving the team short a game while seeking later dates with the Aggies and Livingston alumni.
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Columbia Gardens
Storkete Ton
Montana Intergallerials
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Wmlveralty Sane
Immus Town
Finaplal St
Helio Cainiul
Lo Tse
Alk Wemings
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Aggies
Bozeman
Livingston
King
Ute Tarmatink
Kite
Butle
Cotch Mcintosh
Bulia
Ming
Gantalh Hoagland
Concord
Tana Strer
Sheck
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