Independent Eagles thrill crowd in scoreless grid clash
In Chauncey’s baseball park Athens Independents and Col umbia Eagles battled to a 0–0 tie before about 600 spectators. The Independents’ flashes of individual brilliance and stubborn defense kept the Eagles from scoring, with fumbles by Feth hindering Athens’ drives and field goal attempts missing.
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Barnstormers Edge Pros In Local Exhibition
In McArthur Ohio on Sunday a crowd of about 3000 watched the Millfield Barnstormers of Athens County defeat a team of professionals 7 to 4. Highlights included Withem’s strong pitching and Whitlath’s throwing out Pat Duncan attempting to steal third.
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Mountaineers Undefeated at Midseason
Morgantown Oct 29 The West Virginia University football team stands undefeated at the halfway point of its season. With four wins and a 12 12 tie in five games, they boast a first half perfect mark. Victims include Pitt Rutgers Wesleyan and Marietta. Coach Spears plans Monday practice ahead of next Saturday's clash with Cincinnati.
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Dope Bucke Upset Dope Bucke Upset Princeton Edges Chicago 21–18
Saturday football produced several upsets led by Princeton’s late comeback to defeat Chicago 21–18 after Chicago held an 18–7 advantage. Other surprises included Pennsylvania over Navy 13–7 and Minnesota over Ohio State with Georgetown failing to top the Quantico Marines.
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Bezked Drives Penn State Team Despite Injury
A college correspondent notes Bezdek urged the Penn State squad to the limit despite a pulled tendon. The piece also highlights Wisconsin back Williams and racer Kitty Gordon as standout athletes of the year.
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Giants pennant season costs loom large for Stoneham era
The New York Giants spent 365000 on four players Groh 150000 McQuillen 160000 OConnell 75000 Shriners 40000 to win the pennant but faced a loss as the World Series shortened to four games. Rumors swirl that Stoneham may seek a buyer despite the pennant.
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Eastern versus West Walter Camp Notes on Critics
Walter Camp, famed football critic, discusses eastern and western play, praising Ohio State’s new stadium and top teams Harvard Lafayette Yale Princeton. He notes Iowa’s strong defense and Parkin’s standout quarterback play, comments on Mallory’s tackling, and predicts Goebel of Michigan will rate highly on an All America list.
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Prospective Wills Johnson bout in New Jersey doubtful
New York sports writer notes a rumored 12 round Wills versus Johnson boxing match in Newark stalled by political and legal obstacles. He questions Johnson's eligibility due to past conviction and warns reformers oppose high profile bouts. He mocks promoter confidence and notes racial tensions in such matchups.
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No Romance In Football Por These Two Athletes
Temporary feature notes that college football heroes Spaulding and Hafford from the University of California are described as war grooms with loyal partners. The piece contrasts football romance with real life duty and claims their spouses stand by them through victory or defeat.
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Willard Trains in Golf to Prepare for Dempsey Comeback
Willard, eyeing a return to boxing, has taken up golf in southern California. He visited the Chula Vista Country Club near San Diego to swing a club with Jim Simpson, the golf pro guiding him. He claims golf is tougher than Jack Dempsey, and plays about 180 holes daily.
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Tournament for Dinner Ends in Tie at Athens Club
Interest in the Athens Country club dinner tournament peaked as Sunday matches concluded in near darkness with several final games decided at the ninth hole. Biddle and Bush each at 39 1/2 points led the field while Swanson and Cline face a Monday playoff to decide winners. the losers will banquet the victors.
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Veterans slipping at shortstop in Johnsonian lineup
The piece laments aging shortstops Scott and Peckinpaugh losing range. Scott has slowed and misplayed several easy chances in the Giants series, while Peckinpaugh declines more gradually though still regressing. Walter Gerber of the Browns stands as a contrasting durable veteran.
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Notre Dame Faces Eight Tough Games Under Rockne
Coach Knute Rockne leads Notre Dame into eight hard games starting with Purdue as sophomores fill key roles. A broken leg ends Tom Lieb’s season, but Rockne refuses to quit, demanding fighters who will fight to live rather than die gamely.
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Huggins Considers Trading Mousel Amid Yankee Trade Rumors
Trade chatter swirls as the Yankees face a poor season and Huggins resists trading Bob Meusel. Rumors say a Chicago deal once hinged on Collins and Faber for Meusel Mays Ward and cash, but collapsed due to Huggins allegiance to Meusel.
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Inside dope on Cardinals pennant collapse
The piece notes Chick Galloway and Rigney as the top AL shortstops, cites Joe Sewell’s poor 1921 showing and waning confidence, and argues pitching failures cost the Cardinals the pennant.
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Rickey Blames Pitching Collapse for Cardinals Flop
Manager Branch Rickey cites pitching failings as the Cardinals' main problem in the National League. He points to Willie Doak whose collapse eroded hopes of a strong season, noting past form suggested Doak would be the ace of the staff in 1922.
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Leonard’s evasive jaw delays possible Tendler bout
The piece notes Benny Leonard’s mouth still troubled from a ring loss to Lew Tendler in Jersey City and questions when he can resume title chances. It implies Leonard’s eagerness is dampened by dental injuries and hints at a future rematch amid speculation.
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