College grid clashes loom as 1923 season nears finale
Davis J. Walsh previews four major 1923 games Princeton versus Harvard Illinois versus Wisconsin California versus Southern California and Baylor versus Texas forecasting winners. He also weighs Penn State Cornell Notre Dame Ohio State Chicago Yale Syracuse Michigan and more across East and West matchups.
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Davis J. Walsh
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Harvard
Princeton
Urbana
California
Los Angeles
Baylor
Texas
Waco
Ilinois
Tllinois
Wisconsin
Southern California
Georgia Tech
Penn State
Tech
Cornell
Columbia
Notre Dame
Nebraska
Ohio State
Purdue
Chicago
Indiana
Dartmouth
Brown
Stanford
Oregon
Boston College
Centenary
Bo” McMillan
Yale
Syracuse
Michigan
Wolverines
Quantico Marines
Yost
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Boston University
Tiinois
Lincoln
Detroit
Carnegie Tech
Portland
Lafayette
Quinticeo
Ann Arbor
Washington
Montana
Seat
Kipke Aims for Second All America Bid at Michigan
Kipke, University of Michigan captain and 1923 star, seeks to become only the third Michigan player to earn All America honors twice in his college career. So far, Willie Heston and Germany Schulz achieved the feat. This season will be Kipke’s final year with the Wolverines.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
Harry Kipke
University of Michigan
Willie’ Heston
Germany
Schulz
Heston
Kipke
Michigan
Blood Bootlegging Case Stuns Chicago as Wife Sells Blood
Doctors report Mrs Currie McFeely sold her blood at 35 dollars per pint and 50 dollars per quart to buy food fuel and furniture. The tuberculosis patient and mother of five faces limit on future transfusions to stay alive. Her husband also suffers tuberculosis and she worked as a laundress and charwoman.
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Chicago
Currie Mcfeely
New York Clubs Corner Market in Golf Pros
New York clubs broaden their pro lineup with Gene Sarazen Walter Hagen Jim Barnes Bobby Cruickshank Johnny Farrell already stars. Jock Hutchison from Chicago and Leo Diegel from Washington plan join. Hutchison signed with a Long Island club and Diegel aims for a New York club. The group strengthens the metropolitan golf scene with past and near champions.
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New York
Gene Sarazen
Walter Hagen
Jim Barnes
Bobby Cruickshank
Johnny Farrell
Jock Hutchison
Chicago
Leo Diegel
Washington, D. C
Hutchison
Long Island
Diegel
Sarazen
Hagen
Barnes
Cruickshank
Die
Villa Faces Tremaine In Bantam Weight Clash
Boxing column previews a bout between Pancho Villa and Carl Tremaine. Villa is the heavier flyweight challenger, Tremaine a tested bantam, with Dunn in Tremaine’s corner and both fighters praised for speed and courage. The piece notes Tremaine’s past upset by Gordon and the high stakes of weight and grit in the matchup.
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Joe Williams
Pancho Villa
Brown Kid
Philippines
Carl Tremaine
Cleveland
Villa
Tremaine
Frankie Mason
Toledo
Mason
Dunn
Gordon
Rockne Begins Freshman Year at Notre Dame
Knute Rockne arrives as a Notre Dame freshman adding to his growing football reputation. The young standout, later famed as both player and coach, starts his college career with the Fighting Irish.
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Knute Rockne
Notre Dame
Rockne’s Rise From Sub to Notre Dame Icon
The article traces Rockne’s journey from manual campus work to a chemistry lab assistant, then to varsity football, track stardom, and monograms. It notes his steady grade performance and how athletic success grew alongside academics.
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Rockne
Notre Dame
Covington Sets Field Goal Mark For Centre College
Centre College quarterback Covington, after a rough game with Penn State, holds a record for field goals. He kicked six field goals in a previous easy Centre victory, showcasing his scoring prowess.
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Covington
Centre College
Pennsylvania
Centre
Michigan Mathlete Hub Bard Predicted as Olympic Star
Track experts confirm Hub Bard from the University of Michigan as a standout in the upcoming Olympic games. Analysts highlight his colorfully named prowess and potential to win multiple events under national pressure.
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Hubbard
University of Michigan
Notre Dame Backfield Stars Highlight Six Key Players
Six Notre Dame backs Mil ler Stuhldreher Layden Crowley Maher Bergman power the offense behind a strong line. Stuhldreher directs with Rockne system mastery while Layden dominates with speed punting and scoring. Crowley and Miller spark runs. Maher blends open-field style. Bergman backs Crowley.
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Notre Dame
Miller
Stuhldreher
Lawden
Crowley
Maher
Bergeman
Rockne
Layden
Jim Crowley
Red Maher
Bergman
Walter Eck¢ernall
Crack Shot Cynthia Lamb Presses Archery Contest
Cynthia Lamb of Wellesley College Massachusetts demonstrates expert archery skills in a local contest. The Worcester-bound student hails from Denver Colorado and competes as a noted sharpshooter.
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Cynthia Lamb
Wellesley College
Wellesley
Mass
Miss Lamb
Denver
Colo
Athens Faces Lancaster In Local Eleven Clash At Ohio Field
Athens high school football holds final practice before Saturday showdown with Lancaster. McKinley solid punting and tackling drills highlight. Carmichael brothers and J Algeo show strong open-field runs. Injured Cowan expected out, IP Carmichael fills at end. Shafer strengthens line to face Lancaster at 2:30 p.m. Ohio Field.
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Lancaster
McKinley
J. Algeo
Carmichael Brothers
Carmichael
Cowan
Shafer
Ohio Field
E. Algeo
Kennedy
Miller
Tribe
Smith
Maple
Kircher
FE. Carmichach
Rhodes
IP. Carmichach
Joe Jackson The Great Hitters Praise A Legend
In a summer train chat Eddie Collins and Walter Johnson laud Joe Jackson as the finest natural hitter of the era. They recount his unique style, recall his steady strike approach, and note his storied debut across four leagues before joining Cleveland where he led the American League with a .387 average.
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Washington
Chicago
Eddie Collins
White Sox
Walter Johnson
Nationals
Joe Jackson
Eddie Collina
Joe
Taroie
Wagner
Keeler
Cobb
Sister
Jackson
Cleveland
Greenville
Savannah
New Orleans
Frank Chance Celebrates Quiet Retirement From Baseball
Frank Chance, famed Cubs manager and pennant winner, earned the nickname the peerless leader. At the peak of his career he chose to retire and move to California to enjoy a peaceful life away from pitching decisions and pinch hitters.
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Frank Chance
Chicago Cubs
Chance
California
Chance and Haughton Depart Peak Careers Compared
The article contrasts Frank Chance and Percy Haughton as peers in football and baseball era legends. Chance led the Chicago Cubs to championships while Haughton defined Harvard football, with both stepping down at career peaks.
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Chance
Cubs
Percy Haughton
Harvard
Chicago
Haughton
Frank Chance
Wise athletes Chance and Haughton retire only to return
The article reflects on Chance and Haughton leaving athletics while still admired, noting their decision as wise but stating both could not stay retired. It highlights the lasting excellence they achieved in baseball and football and laments their later comebacks.
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Chance
Haughton
Ltron
Badger Coach Sees Wisconsin Poised for Illinois Clash
Wisconsin coach Ryan a former Dartmouth star says the Badgers will rise to contend for a Big Ten title. He has forged a strong squad and aims for top form before the Illinois game at Urbana on November 19. A tie with Minnesota before this setback.
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Ryan
Wisconsin
Dartmouth
Iilinote
Illinois
Urbana
Minnesota
Gophers
Chance’s comebacks guide flailing clubs through early 1920s
After years away, Chance returned to lead the New York Americans but inherited a weak club and failed to meet pennant hopes. He resigned before the second season ended, proclaimed retirement, then returned to manage the Boston Red Sox in 1923 and the Chicago White Sox the following year, unable to stay retired.
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Chance
New York Americans
Random
New York
Boston Red Sox
Chicago White Sox
Haughton Returns to Loom Large at Columbia Football
Percival Haugton departs Harvard and joins Columbia as head coach to revitalize its football program. Despite high expectations New York Americans under Chance falter, and Columbia’s first season struggles reveal that coaching brilliance alone cannot overcome weak material.
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Percy Haugton
Harvard
University of Columbia
Haughton
Haugton
New York
Columbia
New York Americana
New York Americans
Chance
Serbian weighs 289 pounds wins chess title
The report notes a 289 pound Serbian triumphs in a chess title, illustrating how a large physique can influence performance in a demanding sport, contrasting with other perspectives about promoters and the Schaefer family.
Naturally All-Age Dog Race Lacks Pup
An all age dog race without a pup would hardly be complete. The playful motto hints at continuity and tradition in the canine contest, suggesting adults carry the sport while young pups inspire future participation.
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Hectol
Renault Refuses Vaudeville Offer Over Fistic Title Claim
Renault turns down a vaudeville engagement, a decision cited to question whether the Canadian is fit to hold a boxing title. The remark frames a dispute over his status and public image.
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Renault
Bank Contest Ends With Hoppe Defeating Conte
In a disputed vault match Hoppe won against Conte and picked the white bull as the outcome. The vault appeared locked during the contest.
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Hoppe
Conte
Cobb to Quit After Next Season
The report notes Cobb plans to resign after the upcoming season and reflects on his popularity with pitchers. It also humorously notes the Cowboys have temporarily filled Madison Square Garden, replacing the usual cattle on tour for Mr. Rickard.
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Cobb
Madison Square Garden
Mr. Rickard
Eleven Teams Start Season With Clean Slates
The season kicks off with eleven teams posting perfect records, signaling strong early form and competitive balance across the circuit.
John D Jr Sees Love as Greatest Thing Yet Misses Straight Shot
The speaker claims love is the greatest thing but admits failing to make a straight in the middle. The remark blends humor with a self deprecating quip about golf or a similar game.
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John D. Jr
Illinois Woman Married Fourteen Times Seeks Ideal Mate
A Chicago area woman with fourteen marriages seeks the perfect partner. The tale recalls star player Hugh McGraw’s long search for the ideal southpaw in a separate sports note.
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Illinois
McGraw’s
Defeated fighter admits he faced a better opponent
The de feated fighter acknowledged he was beaten by a superior man and stated he had no alibi to offer.
Ward Real Star Elevates Yankees Second Baseman
New York reports Aaron Ward of the Yankees as the best American League second baseman in the world series with only Eddie Collins a possible equal. Ward has arrived while Collins wanes, making Ward more valuable. New York even tried to trade Bob Meusel and Ward for Collins last year.
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New York
Aaron Ward
Yankees
Eddie Collins
Ward
Collins
Bob Meusel
Ohio University Faces Undefeated Wesleyan In Key Battle
Ohio University's rejuvenated football team travels toward Wesleyan for a Saturday afternoon showdown. An expected few hundred fans from Athens aided by specials and travel plans anticipate a hard fought clash with Wesleyan's star players Sonny Winters Turney and Pratt. The Wolverines aim to extend a winning streak as Wesleyan relies on Turney drop kicks and Winters passes to threaten the Ohio goal while Ohio's improved passing and timing seek to secure a victory.
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Athens
Ohio University
Wesleyan
Wesleyan Saturn
Ohio State
Sonny" Winters
Michigan Aggies
Turney
Aggies
Samatory
Fast Lansing
Methodiata
Pratt
Clong
Ohio
Perce
Winters
Football Rules Clarify Crawling After Whistle
An official ruling explains that a ball carrier may not crawl after the whistle. If the player advances while the whistle is blown, the penalty is five yards, reclassifying a gain of five yards as a loss of the same amount. The play would become second 4 with six yards to go.
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Makis
Columbus-Joe Pawn defeats Bill Creme in heavyweight bout
Joe Pawn of Columbus defeated Bill Creme of West Virginia in a heavyweight boxing contest. The outcome shows Pawn winning by decision after a sequence of powerful exchanges through the rounds. Creme challenged hard, but Pawn maintained control with effective footwork and solid combinations.
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Columbus
Joe Pawn
Bill Creme
West Virginia
Special Ohio Football Train Leaves Athens Saturday
A special train will carry hundreds of Ohio university rooters to Delaware for the Ohio vs Ohio Wesleyan game. It departs Athens at 7 45 Saturday morning and returns at 9 39 Saturday evening. Tickets are available at Union depot with red tickets exchangeable on the train for the round trip. The university band will be aboard and another special train is planned next week to Granville for the Ohio versus Mansfield clash.
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Ohio Wesleyan
Athens
Union Depot
University
Ohio Rooters
Granville
Menison
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