Big Train Johnson Signs to Manage Washington Nats
Walter Johnson, famed pitcher and beloved figure, signs a three year contract to manage the Washington Senators. His return marks a renewed life for a club once strong with pennants, after years of decline post 1925 World Series loss. Johnson aims to restore the Senators under his leadership.
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Peterson to Box Paolino Uzcudun in Brooklyn Bout
New Orleans heavyweight Big Boy Peterson will fight Basque boxer Paolino Uzcudun in a 10 round bout at Ebberts Field Brooklyn on Thursday night. Peterson substitutes for Roberto Roberts who withdrew due to two fractured ribs.
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New Orleans
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Great Bay Gelding Winnipeg Sets World Mile Record
UPR E. J. Bakers Bay Gelding Winnipeg broke the world mile record at Ft. Miami Park, stopping the distance in 1.57% and surpassing the prior track record set in 1915 by Directum M.
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Sandusky gridder Hughes injured in bus crash
Edward T. Hughes, former Sandusky High School football player, is hospitalized in Fremont with back and hip injuries after a bus overturned in wet highway conditions while transporting 24 players to a game at Gibsonburg. Others suffered only minor injuries.
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Ohio State Michigan clash draws 10000 fans to Columbus
More than 10,000 football fans are expected in Columbus for the Ohio State versus Michigan game at Ohio Stadium on Saturday. About 6,500 will arrive on 17 special trains from Ann Arbor Detroit Toledo Cleveland and Cincinnati, with additional coaches on regular trains if needed. Railroads offer excursion two way fares to attract drivers.
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Eddie Morgan Knocked Out In Cincinnati Bout
Eddie Morgan of Boston was knocked out in the fifth round by Cecil Payne of Louisville in Cincinnati. Bill Ryan of Cincinnati stopped Jim Evans of Boston in one round. Paul Allen of Chicago lost by technical knockout to Jim Hackley of Los Angeles in the seventh.
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Grace Defeats Mahan in Welter Bout
Fred Mahan, Mexican boxer, loses to Meyer Grace of Chicago in Columbus. Grace dominates the bout winning all rounds except the first and the sixth, strengthening his challenge for the welterweight title.
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Drake Grinnell gridiron to feature lights for homecoming
Des Moines Iowa October 15 One definite winner in Saturdays Drake Grinnell football game will be the electric light company as lights blaze for the homecoming celebration at Drake Field. The kickoff is at p m with the field illuminated by massive lights.
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Bobcat Squad Crippled After Saturday's Fray
After a decisive moral victory over Wittenberg the Ohio University team, crippled by the fray, prepares quietly for a victory over the University of Cincinnati in the Homecoming game.
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Buckeyes to face Michigan in pivotal homecoming clash
Ohio State Coach Doc Wilce plans to lean on a strong line and speed to halt Michigan with a bold passing and running attack. The Buckeyes, boasting a near sellout crowd of 72,000, seek a decisive win to break a six game jinx against the Wolverines.
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George Courtney Knocks Out Wilson Yarbo in Ninth Round
Oklahoma middleweight George Courtney stopped Cleveland’s Wilson Yarbo in the ninth round at St. Nicholas Arena in New York. The scheduled 10 round bout ended with Courtney securing a decisive knockout victory last night.
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Boxing Results From Buffalo and Pittsburgh
Buffalo reports Till of Rochester scored a technic knockout over Young Fisher of Syracuse. Jimmy Goodrich former lightweight champion won a 10 round decision over Johnny Blair of Utica. In Pittsburgh Mellon of Detroit beat Phil Goldstein of New York, while Tiger Joe Randall of Elizabeth New Jersey defeated Young Profio of Lawrenceville.
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Phil Goldstein
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Lawrenceville
Singing bear at Denver zoo stuns visitors
An amused photographer captured a bear at Denver Zoo making a noise resembling a song. The caption notes the performer is a bear and cites the unusual scene as a lighthearted moment for onlookers.
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Harvard Infinite? Army clash marks first meeting in years
Cambridge Massachusetts Harvard began an intense week of practice for the Army game on Saturday. This marks the first Harvard Army confrontation in nearly two decades. Columbia started prep for Dartmouth with a light workout in New York.
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Army Prepares for Harvard Game with Crimson Defense Drills
West Point drills continue this week as Army works on defense against Crimson in anticipation of the Saturday clash with Harvard. Champaign reports Illinois plans to use Walker Nichols and Gergesen as second choice backs in the line game against Indiana this Saturday as Coach Bob Zuppke refines his squad.
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Ingwersen Preps Iowa City Team for Minnesota Tilt
Iowa City coach Burt Ingwersen drills his squad behind barred gates as they prepare for an upcoming game with Minnesota on October 27. The match is expected to be straightforward, with focus on sharp play and conditioning.
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Northwestern versus Kentucky clash with Levis at quarterback
Northwestern star George Levis returns to his old quarterback position for Saturdays game against Kentucky University in Evanston. Bruder and Calderwood share halfback duties and Captain Holmer lines up at fullback.
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Calderwood
Holmer
Maroons Seek Upset as Injuries Hit Lineup
Chicago coach Alonz of Stage's Maroons face a tall task against Minnesota at Home Coming next Saturday. The team has shown little strength this season and four backs are out with injuries.
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Notre Dame Players Rest After Navy Game
South Bend report says Notre Dame regulars rested after a hard Navy clash. Jack Chevigny out several days for healing while Babitibe? will sit to heal but Tech game may see him back. All other players reported no injuries from the Navy contest.
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Soccer in Court: Philadelphia FC Seeks AIIS Reinstatement
In New York on October 15 organized soccer faced another dispute as the Philadelphia Football Club Inc applied to Supreme Court Justice Phoenix Ingraham for a writ of mandamus to reinstate it in the American Soccer League Inc after being ousted last fall. Decision reserved.
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Boxing Executive Recommends Bantam Hope for World Title
Toronto report says Panama Negro Brown has been recommended for the bantamweight world championship by Thomas E. Donohue, NBAs president. The NBA lists titleholders Frankie Genaro Sammy Mandell Joe Dundee Mickey Walker Tommy Loughran in recognized classes.
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Shade Wins Over Willis in California Texas Clash
Chicago report notes Dave Shade of California defeated Jack Willis of Texas San Antonio in a match, the score listed as 10.
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U.P
Dave Shade
California
Jack Willis
San Antonio
Tex
Big Red Team Faces Injuries Ahead of Portsmouth Trip
After Marietta, Big Red players show bruises and some serious injuries as they prepare for the first away game at Portsmouth. Coach Harold E Wise fears more injuries and vows to revamp pass defense while stressing fundamentals for clash with Portsmouth then Logan and Hamilton.
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Printers Defeated and Binders Triumph in Bowl ing League
In Athens at the Bowling Alleys Monday night the office team defeated the Printers in three games. The Binders topped the Machine Shop outfit two games to one in the McBee Binder Company Bowling League.
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Log-wagon accident claims life of Clarence Hughs
COSHOCTON October 16 Clarence Hughs aged 35 died from injuries after being crushed beneath his log wagon in an accident near the town. He was found nearby and died from wounds sustained at the scene.
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Hornsby Could Move to Cubs Next Year
Chicago rumor spread that the Cubs plan to buy Rogers Hornsby, Braves second baseman and manager, with owner William Wrigley reportedly ready to pay over 200000 dollars. Braves would set a price and Cubs officials offered no comment.
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Cochrane Named A L Most Valuable Player
Gordon Stanley Cochrane known as Pepper Box catcher for Connie Mack's Philadelphia Athletics won the American League MVP award with 53 points, narrowly ahead of Henry Manush of St Louis who had 51. Ruth and Gehrig were ineligible under league rules.
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