Hornsby Traded to Cubs for Record Price
Rogers Hornsby moved from the Boston Braves to the Chicago Cubs in a multi-player deal plus cash pitched as the highest valued transfer in baseball history. Cubs owner William Veeck cited Hornsby’s hitting as key to a possible league title, with a three year $40,000 per year contract and a front office push led by William Wrigley.
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Driving Fullbacks Ambition of Coach Peden
Coach Don Peden seeks a reliable driving fullback for the Marietta game after noting weakness in the current backs. Hart may be sidelined with suspected knee water, Woolweaver's season may end due to injury, pushing Young and Sheridan to compete with Singer and Hart for the backfield job.
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Carpentier to defend title or yield crown in France
The French Boxing Federation orders Georges Carpentier to defend his national heavyweight title or relinquish it. An elimination series opens, with the winner to meet Carpentier or he may leave the stage if he refuses to defend the title.
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Princeton Holds Washington and Lee Captain intends Yale Warmup
Princeton won Saturdays game against Washington and Lee with a casual effort as Coach Bill Roper restreshaped the Tiger lineup. The light practice session followed to prepare for Yale next Saturday and to get players in shape for the upcoming showdown.
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Chauncey High School to Face McArthur Friday
Chauncey High School travels to McArthur for a football clash Friday. Chauncey boasts a strong season with a 20 nothing win over Breman and Breman’s 30 to 0 defeat of Liberty Union, signaling a competitive matchup.
McKinley Tops Buckeye Scorers After Miami Defense
Pete McKinley of Ohio University leads Buckeye intercollegiate scorers with 30 points after two touchdowns in a 20 to 13 loss to Miami. Ohio Wesleyan tops team scoring with 94 in three games as Wittenberg meets Denison and Wesleyan faces Syracuse.
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Army Preps Final Drill Before Notre Dame Clash
WEST POINT Army football slated for final hard drill before Saturday game with Notre Dame at Yankee Stadium. A 40 minute scrimmage saw Army stop reserves using Notre Dame plays as coach consults for the big test.
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Syracuse to Host Ohio Wesleyan in Home Return Clash
Syracuse football returns home after a long road stretch to face undefeated Ohio Wesleyan this Saturday. The Orange meet a tough test as they seek a breakthrough victory in front of their fans.
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Ohio grid matches with Marietta in Athens tilt
Granville heads to Athens to face Marietta in a non-association game. Cincinnati plays Dayton in Cincinnati. Miami hosts Oberlin in a non-conference matchup at Oberlin.
Sophomores from Northern Ohio Boost Miami for Oberlin Clash
A Northern Ohio sophomore group promises to strengthen Miami as it heads to Oberlin for a Saturday game. They performed well against Ohio Wesleyan and Ohio University, raising hopes for the Big Reds this season and beyond. Cincinnati students expect a defeat against Oberlin but aim to compete firmly. They also doubt they can beat Dayton University’s Fliers yet hope to limit the score, having held them to nine points last year.
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Split season idea in New Orleans league fails
Alex J. Heinemann president of the New Orleans Southern League club says the split season concept this summer was a failure.
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Bishops Set For Syracuse Clash In Buckeye Title Race
Ohio Wesleyan travels to Syracuse for a pivotal game that could clinch the Buckeye Championship. The Bishops enter confident after moving 38,700 yards on offense in six games while opponents total 1,000 yards.
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Denison Eyes Tie With Wittenberg In Buckeye Race
Denison University football can tie Wittenberg for second in the Buckeye Association by beating Wittenberg in Granville. Wittenberg has not allowed many scores this season yet faces a strong Denison defense, following close wins over Ohio University and Cincinnati.
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Mullen Loses Promoter License Over Tax Payment
Chicago fight promoter Jamesa Co. Mullen had his promoter license revoked by the Illinois Boxing Commission for failure to pay the state tax on the Shade De Vos fight within 48 hours. Billy Showers of St. Paul also had his license revoked after injuries from a Monday bout with Shuffle Callahan left him unable to fight.
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Wolverines Prepare for Navy Game in Baltimore
Michigan coach Wiestman announces that the starting lineup used to beat Illinois will open against Navy in Baltimore. No signs of gloom clouding the Wolverines as they work out for Saturdays game.
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