Ohio Conference Leaders Face Weekend Football Tests
The Ohio conference title race narrows as Wooster Ohio Wesleyan Dennison and St Xavier head into Saturday fixtures Mount Union meets Akron and Dennison faces Miami at a neutral site. Cincinnati, Kenyon and Wittenberg also in action with key injuries and aerial threats shaping outcomes.
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Ohio
Western Reserve
Pioneers
Mount Union
Wooster
Ohio Wesleyan
Dennison
St. Xavier
Cincinnati
Bearcats
Presbyterian
Fratz
Boles
MT. Union
AKRON
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Sefton
Granville
Anther
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Thorpe
Miami
Yton
Big
Denison
Oxfordians
Invading Champs and Michigan Legend Yost Near Retirement
The article notes European wrestling giants and tall, heavyweights in America, while also signaling Fielding H. Yost’s potential retirement as Michigan football coach after 25 seasons. It highlights his arrival in 1901, the early dominance including a 55 of 56 start, four Western Conference titles, the famed 1902 107 to 0 win, and praise for assistants shaping Michigan football.
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Sef Dostal
Richard Schikat
Slovakia
Hackenschmidt
Hans Stinke
America
Chicago
Yost
Michigan
Ann Arbor
Maize and Blue
Wolverine
Eckersall
Snow
Heston
Weeks
Redden
McGugin
Herrnstein
Wolverines
Town
Grand Old Man Yost Likely to Be Succeeded by Little
The article notes Fielding H. Yost’s long tenure at Michigan and suggests his first assistant Geo. Little is likely to succeed him. Little’s coaching merit already proven, such a choice would be popular in college football circles. Yost’s retirement would be a notable loss to Michigan and the sport overall.
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Yost
Geo. Little
Little
Fielding H. Yost
Michigan
Hargrave Voted Best NL Catcher by Critics
Cincinnati October 24 A majority concludes Bubbies Hargrave of Cincinnati is the best catcher in the National League. Beyond his strong receiving, Hargrave is considered a weak hitter in the league lineup.
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Peck Hargrave
Cincinnati
Hargrave
Incinnati
Tae
Sande Crowned World’s Greatest Jockey in Belmont Triumph
Earl Sande, 24, from Groton South Dakota, rode a masterful race at Belmont to cement his claim as the premier rider. Snapper Garrison lauds Sande while criticizing Donoghue’s style and noting Zev and Grey Lag as points of comparison in the world’s top jockey debate.
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New York
Snapper Garrison
Garrison
Earl Sande
Snapper
Sande
Belmont
Zev
Papyrus
Donoghuf
Steve Donoghue
Donoghue
America
England
South Dakota
Groton
Salt Lake City
New Orleans
Liberator
A. L. Ross
Moritz Recovering for Friday Western Reserve Showdown
Moritz, Ohio University right half and defensive standout, was sidelined with an injured knee in the loss to Cincinnati. His knee is improving and officials expect him to play a leading role in Friday’s game against Western Reserve.
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Moritz
Ohio University
University of Cincinnati
Western Reserve
Two Players Able to Throw Forward Pass Great Aid to Coach
Two players who can throw offer strategic options for deception and time in execution. Describes spacing six and ten to twelve yards behind center for multiple passing threats. Emphasizes protection, interception risk, and safety for throwers and blockers. Concludes series aimed at aiding young players in the United States.
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United States
Zev Beats Papyrus in International Race in Comical Report
A humorous account mocks Papyrus and praises Zev's victory and forward passes. It notes Zev’s supposed English trainer, a pro prohibition signal, and hints at vaudeville plans for Zev and coverage by Tex Rickard. Judge Landis absence and Donoghue’s departure close the piece.
Last Night's Fights in New York Decisions Awarded
Benny Valgar of New York won a nine round decision over Billy Defoe of St Paul on a foul. Sid Terris of New York defeated Johnny Coney of New York in ten rounds.
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New York
Benny Valgar
Billy Defoe
St. Paul
Sid Terris
Johnny Coney
Fresh Paint Odor Eased by Cold Water
Two or three buckets of cold water left in a room after painting can absorb and remove lingering odor overnight.
Clift Barrett Stars for Ohio University Football
Center Clift Barrett from Toledo anchors the Green and White line for Ohio University. He is noted for a mistake free pass record since high school with Waite and continues to star for two varsity seasons.
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Ohio University
Green
Clift
Barrett
Toledo
Waite
Ohio
Lake Erie Swept by Severe Gale and High Waves
Cleveland reports a damaging gale on Lake Erie with waves near nine feet and winds at 56 mph. Wires snapped, trees uprooted, and windows broke as ships delayed departures while air mail was halted. Street chaos followed as umbrellas were overturned and abandoned in downtown Cleveland.
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Cleveland
Lake Erie
United States Weather Bureau
Teapots and Coffeepots Need Daily Cleaning
Teapots and coffeepots require careful cleaning daily. Remove leaves or grounds, rinse in cold water, then scald, wipe dry, and place where they may air.
Ohio university aims to break jinx with Reserve clash
Ohio University fans expect a revived squad after a hard weekly scrimmage as the team seeks a Friday showdown with Reserve to halt a string of conference losses. Cincinnati’s upset over Ohio highlights the season and foreshadows a tougher test for the wary Buckeyes.
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Ohio
Ohio University
Cincinnati
Stu
Training Limits for Athletes From Father of Physical Culture
Bernard Macfadden explains over training risks in athletics. He urges gradual strength and vitality gains, warns against daily maximal sprints, and emphasizes knowing personal limits and temperament to avoid fatigue and stale performance.
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Greg
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