Big Nine Stands Pat On Members
Edward R Bushvell reports that the Big Nine remains firm on its membership, rejecting Michigan’s return, delaying Nebraska and Notre Dame admittance, and vetoing east‑west basketball series. He notes Michigan’s ongoing football schedule with Cornell, Pennsylvania, Syracuse, and Harvard, and cites the conference’s self sufficiency as central to the stalemate.
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Edward R. Bushvell
Philadelphia
Sacciay
Western Intercollegiate Conference Association
Michigan
Nebraska
Notre Dame
Coe
Wolverine
Wolverines
Cornell
Pennsylvania
Syracuse
Harvard
Chicago University
Lala
Yale Rowing System Faces Skepticism and Change
Edward R. Haxknell reports skepticism over Yale's new professional coach system for rowing. Richard Armstrong is named head coach, with Guy Nickalls expected to aid. observers doubt whether recent coaching changes will improve Yale's stroke and results as Princeton dominates. O Brien heads Purdue, and Yale captaincy shifts amid transition.
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Edward R. Haxknell
Philadelphia
Yale
Erie
Richard Armstrong
John Kennedy
James Rodgers
Oxford University
Princeton
Tigers
Armstrong
Guy Nickalls
Leander
London
Rodgers
Boo Cook
Akkalis
Enigme
Oxford
Greep
Ford
Cambrinse
Nickalls
O’brien
Purdue
la Fayette
Ind
O Brien
Yate
Guy Nickalis
Vivian
Johnson Cancels Bout With Moran Until Next June
Paris reports boxer Jack Jonason has postponed his fight with Frank Moran due to a left arm injury. The bout, previously set for soon, is rescheduled for March or June, with Moran from Pittsburgh awaiting new dates.
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Johnson
Moran
Paris
Jack Jonason
Frank Moran
Pittsburg
Augusta YMCA Subs Learn the Indoor Game in Atlanta
The Augusta Young Men's Christian Association basketball team displayed weak play against Atlanta, trailing 59 to 8 at halftime. Regulars stood out with sharp shooting led by Forbes and Dubard, while subs fumbled with four players late in the half. Final score 75 to 23, with Forbes scoring 11 field goals and 1 foul goal.
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Augusta Young Men's Christian Association
Atlanta
Wieht
Dubard
Forbes
Augusta
Ponitlans
Hester
Wight
Nowburger
I. BL
We Smith
X .Abbott
Vgaltord
Locke
Ratner
Sree
Carter
J. Smith Moran
Wee le Ge
Werver
Brennen
Smith
Weaver
Abbott
Brannen
Hester Nunhureer
Harford
Ratnery
Moran
Toute
Saguata
Graves
Three Fierce Battles for Lookout Berths in 1914
Chattanooga reports three heated contests for job positions on the 1914 Chattanooga club as acquisition Monty Pigi joins. Jacobson and Bert King clash for center field while Fred Graft and Jimmy Gillespie contend for third base and Phyl Wise Coyle challenges first base. Canadian leaguer yauie Brandt may challenge shortstop, with McCormick favoring Pryl and Jacobson from prior spring-trainings.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Monty Pigi
Giant
Pace Coast League
Jacobson
Bert King
Fred Graft
Jimmy Gillespie
Phyl WH
Coyle
Yauie Brandt
Mike
Cogie
King
Pennsylvanian coach Michalls brings Yale aid statement
Michalls, the University of Pennsylvania coach, is described as a Quaker instructor still proving himself as a college teacher. He has both Fingland experience and American coaching time, including work with the Detroit Boat Club, giving him familiarity with the American system while his brother assists Yale.
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Michalls
University of Pennsylvania
Fingland
Yale
America
Detroit Boat Club
Cap Anson Declines National League Pension
New York December 20 Governor John Tener of Pennsylvania president of the National League announced that Captain Adrian C. Anson of the Chicago club does not need a pension and sees no reason for one. Secretary Heydler reported that Tener said as president no pension should be voted to Anson. Anson, strong physically and on the vaudeville stage, would refuse charity and even if the league ever needed to assist he would not seek aid.
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New York
John K. Tener
Pennsylvania
National League
Basebsis
Heydler
Adrian C. Anson
Chicago
Anson
Tener
Ha Jg
Mr. Anson
Aniece
Army Marte
Princeton Favors Open Style Football Next Year
Princeton announces the graduate football coaching committee for 1914 is complete with Knox Taylor and Roscoe Sheffield joining. remaining members include James, Herring, and Barclay Farr. All members favor open play, signaling this style will be used at Princeton next year.
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Princeton
W. J
Knox Taylor
Roscoe Sheffield
Ray Hernandez Arrives in Atlanta as Eastern District Manager
Ray M Hernandez of Chicago has been appointed eastern district manager of Knight Tire and Rubber Co. He is a well known tire man with ties to major firms and will base his headquarters in Atlanta. W S Cunningham, secretary of Knight Tire, visited Atlanta this past week.
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Autoon
Ray M.hernandez
Chicago
Knight Tire and Rubber Company
Mr. Hernandes
United States
Gates
Hernandes
Atlanta
Gate City
W.S. Cunningham
Knight Tire Company
Zigo
Columbus Quint Hitting Stride In Southern Race
Columbus Georgia basketball looks to extend its southern dominance as coach Bridges schedules a tough stretch. The unbeaten quintet beat Bessemer 59 to 18 and Atlanta Fifth Regiment 13, with home schedule through January and a February road trip including Auburn Birmingham and Charlotte YMCA venues.
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Columbus
South
Terry
Bessemer Athletic Club
Fifth Regiment
Atlanta
Tito
Mobile
M. C
Bridges
Columbus Aggregation
Central College of
Auburn
Birmingham Athletic Club
Mercer
Birmingham Athletic Eta
Atlanta Athletic Club
Asheville ¥. M
Charlotte YM. C. A
Lynchburg
Joe Harold Named Valdosta Baseball Manager for Next Season
Valdosta Georgia December reports Joe Harold formerly in charge of the Macon team was chosen to manage the Valdosta baseball squad next year. Harold comes with solid backing as Winges Schwartz and other strong players who performed well for Valdosta last season are also re-signed.
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Valdosta. Ga
Valdosta Baseball Association
Joe Harold
Macon
Valdosta
Harold
Winges
Schwartz
Illinois Intercollegiate Swim Meet Sets Two Records
Chicago December 20 Illinois Athletic Club swimmers beat two intercollegiate marks against Northwestern University. Perry McGillivray swam 180 yards in 1 minute 84.5 seconds, slicing three fifths of a second from the record. He also won the 20 yard event in 2 minutes 31 seconds, breaking the prior 2 minutes 34 seconds record.
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Chicago
Illinois Athletic Club
Northwestern University
Perry McGillivray
Swant
Rcord
Mississippi Aggies to Play Local Quint in Atlanta
The Mississippi Agricultural and Mechanical College basketball team will visit Atlanta to play the local quint on Saturday, December 27 at the Atlanta Athletic Club Seca team has filled is open date in December. This marks the first time a Mississippi team has played in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Athletic Club Seca
Mississippi Agricultural and Mechanical College
Mississippi
Atlante
Reds Oust Tinker Amid Manager Shakeup Rumors
New York sources say Joe Tinker’s dismissal as Reds manager stemmed from clashes with players more than with the board. Bescher’s trade to the Giants and Dick Hanlon’s release mark the start of Garry Herrmann’s lineup overhaul as Cincinnati players allegedly laid down on Tinker and refused to play their best under him.
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Jimmy Sheckara
Tam
Charley Herzog
Reds
Sheckard
Tinker
New York
Joe Tinker
Joe
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Jt Wage
Bescher
Giants
Dick Henan
Garry Herrman
Charley Heregog
Beacher
Frank Chance
Greek Athlete at Penn Sets 1,890 Kilogram Strength Record
Philadelphia December 20. Greek athlete Michael Dorsias, a University of Pennsylvania student, registered 1,890 kilograms on standard gym machines in the university gymnasium. Physical director Dr. R B Tait McKenzie witnessed and deemed him possibly the strongest man in the world. Earlier he set a 1,774 kilogram intercollegiate mark. freshman Kenneth C. Withrow reached 1,700 kilograms yesterday, prompting Dorzias to a final trial.
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Philadelphia
Michael Dorsias
University of Pennsylvania
RB. Tait McKenzie
Dorzias
Pennsylvania
Kenneth C. Withrow
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