One Year Rule Dominates Southern Conference Talks
Chattanooga observers report the Southern Conference eyed enforcing the one-year rule for athletic relations with nonconforming colleges. Tennessee's vote is pivotal, with potential suspension of games with Vanderbilt and Sewanee. Dr. K P Frost warned of a coalition between the A C S and the Southern Conference as meetings in Knoxville approach.
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New Southern Conference
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Knoxville
K.P Frost
Tenenses
Tennessee
Vanderbilt
Sewanee
Vandy
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Busher taunts and Foster’s World Series heroics
Veteran players mocked Manager Rowland as a “busher” during Chicago’s 13 to 0 win over New York while praising Bill Donovan. Pitcher George Foster, in the 1915 World Series, defied the naysayers by scoring with a double and two singles in Boston’s Game Two, while also pitching superbly and earning batting praise. Foster’s 500 two-game batting showing underscored his hitting power and value in the series.
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Chicago
Stags
White Sox
New York Americans
Polo Grounds
Sox
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Bill Carrican
Boston Red Sox
George Foster
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Bac
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Boston
Faculty debates non conference scheduling under new rule
A speaker advocates sticking to the principle of a rule on non conference scheduling, pledging loyalty to the policy and promising not to renew contracts to schedule games with larger collegiate universities after expiration, while allowing first year players to represent teams.
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Telly
Ef Frost
Abel to Meet O Brien Next Wednesday in Ten Round Bout
Promoter Harry Downey announced a boxing card at the Casino rink with Jake Abel facing Yank O'Brien in a ten round bout next Wednesday. An eight round semi final between Young Feldman and Battle Budd is also planned with Budd reportedly accepting terms.
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Jake Abel
Yank O’brien
Ahaling
Harry Downey
Frank Whitney
Young Feldman
Macan Hoy
Battlley Budd
Budd
Billiards Changes Since Its Early Popularity
Gravy recalls billiards rise from niche indoor pastime to a popular sport. The piece recounts historic matches from 1869 to 1903 in Montreal New York Chicago and New Orleans, notes evolving cue and table designs, and traces origins with Desigene. It highlights the shift toward three cushion carom and modern English American and pool variations.
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Apo
John Roberts
New York
Joseph Dion
Dmelvin Coster
Montreal
Willam Sexton
George F Sloanson
Jacob Schaefer
Blossen
Chicago
George Sutton
Oro Morningstar
Maurice Vignaux
Walker
New Orleans
South
Masse
Davia
Pittsburg
France
England
Germany
Henrique Deseigne
America
Greensboro Wins in Local High School Game
Greensboro high school defeated Madison A and M 19 to 10 in the afternoon contest. Referees were Professor Wegguner of Greensboro and Mr Acree of Madison. Despite being outweighed, Greensboro’s speed carried the win as they issued a challenge to any eighth district team.
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Greensboro
Wandary
Madison A. & M
Greensboro High School
Wegguner
Acree
Madison
Crackers Official Records Highlight 1917 Batting
The records list Frank Thrasher the Cracker outfielder from Norfolk with a .243 batting clip last season and Munch the Charlotte newcomer at .306. Manch, the new first sacker, led with home runs from 140 hits as the squad’s 1917 roster is detailed from Spalding’s record book.
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Dick Jesuison
Frank Thrasher
Norfolk
Frank
Beang
Spalding
Thrasher
Munch
Charlotte
Yale to Name Tad Jones Head Coach for Yale Eleven
New Haven Conn January 25 Tad Jones former Yale quarterback and All American has been decided upon as Yale head coach though official confirmation awaits formal action by the committee in charge. The panel will meet soon and M F Sweeney an instructor at Hill school and ex St Francis Xavier athlete is to be called as consulting coach. New York January 25 John Kn Patrick a member of the committee denied a definite selection had been made.
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Conn
Tad Jones
Yale
M. F. Sweeney
Hill School
St Francis Xavier's College
New York
John Knpatrick
Sportsman Duryea Dies After Prominent Racing Career
Saranac Lake New York January 25 Herman B Duryea a longtime figure in American racing and yachting died today. He co owned famous horses with Harry Payne Whitney including Durbar St. winner of the English derby in 1914 and Sweeper II victorious at Newmarket in 1912. Duryea ran stables in England France and America and served as a deputy steward of the American Jockey Club.
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Saranac Lake
Herman B Duryea
Mr Duryea
Harry Payne Whitney
Durbar
England
France
America
American Jockey Club
New Baseball Board Advocated by Johnson
Chicago Wisconsin January 25 President Johnson of the American league is quoted urging a new player representation body to replace the National Commission. He says player representation is a possibility and should be a man from their ranks who will protect players and magnates rights, suggesting Bam Crawford of Detroit as an example.
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Chicago
Johnson
Leegzue
National Commission
Bam Crawford
Detroit
Frank Whitney Faces Leach Cross Tonight in Gotham Ring
Atlanta lightweight champion Frank Whitney meets Leach Cross tonight in a Gotham ring. A victory would boost Whitney prestige and help secure better bouts for Atlanta, with local fans awaiting the outcome.
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Frank Whitney
Leach Cross
Atlanta
Pnde
Tomight
Gotham
Tony
Whitney
Freddie Welsh Shaded by Johnny Griffiths in 12-Round Bout
Johnny Griffiths of this city gave a strong performance in a twelve round decision battle with lightweight champion Freddie Welsh at catchweights around 142 and 138 pounds. Griffiths pressed the action throughout, only yielding in the sixth and tenth rounds while Welsh avoided punishment with limited left hand work and a cut to the eye in the twelfth.
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Johnny
Freddie Welsh
Grifaths
Welsh
Griffiths Welghing
Former prize fighter for Atlanta prison
Fitlsburg January 25 George Tate former prize fighter and high diver pleaded guilty in federal court to possessing and passing counterfeit money. He was fined $100 and sentenced to up to five years in the federal penitentiary at Atlanta. Tate was the last of a gang of thirteen counterfeiters to be apprehended and sentenced.
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Fitlsburg
George Tate
Atlanta
Tate
Washington Seminary Defeats Central High at Wesley Memorial
Washington Seminary defeated Central High School yesterday afternoon at Wesley Memorial, 15 to 0. Milas Pratt scored two points for Washington Seminary and Mins Kiser added thirteen. Washington Seminary will play Decatur High School Thursday at 3 o clock at Wesley Memorial. Schmidt Quits Game. Charlen Schmidt, longtime Boston Nationals first baseman, will retire to focus on private business. Connolly Signs. Joseph Connolly, Woonsocket star, signed with the Boston Nationals. Brooklyn Releases Aitchison. Raleigh Aitchison, pitcher, was released to Milwaukee of the American Association.
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Central High School
Wesley Memorial
Central
Cals
Milas Pratt
Schmidt
Baltimore
Charlen Schmidt
Boston Nationals
Connolly
Woonsocket
R. 1
Joseph Connolly
Boston
Brooklyn
Aitchison
New York
Today
Raleigh Aitchison
British Submarines May Shut Baltic Ports
A detailed critique notes inflated Agates cargo figures in prize court gains and claims the Morning Post statistics misrepresent neutral and German trade flows. It argues temporary wartime cargo routes to Denmark and storage under joint supervision skew Britain Norway Denmark Holland import totals and misstate 1915 versus 1914 grain movements.
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Denmark
England
Foint
Shipping Company
Borsen
Norway
Morning Post
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United “States
France
Italy
Germany
Ius
Ais
Russia
United States
Sweden
Holland
What Thin Folks Should Do To Gain Weight
Thousands suffer from excessive thinness and weak digestion. A new preparation called Sargol is marketed as a safe, inexpensive fat producing supplement endorsed by prominent people. It promises increased nourishment, repair of digestion faults, and nerve strengthening with visible weight gain in a few weeks. Drugstores and Jacobs Pharmacies advertise strong demand and offer refunds if unsatisfied.
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Jacobs Pharmacies Company
Sargo
Britain sees practical blockade by submarines discussed
A British naval officer argues to the Associated Press that neutral acceptance of a Baltic blockade could be achieved by submarining any ship that attempts to run it. The tactic would mirror German practice, focusing on crew safety and not cargo details, potentially enabling an actual blockade against Germany.
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Germany
Baltic
United States
William P. Frye
Washington
Uric Acid Solvent Promises Relief and Stamina
An advertisement touts Stuart's Buchu and Juniper Compound as a morning and nightly tonic to banish fatigue stiff joints rheumatic pain and backache. It claims to drain uric acid strengthen kidneys and bladder and cure diabetes and dropsy with doses after meals and before bed.
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Stuart
Realistic Screen Offerings Describe Mixed Romantic Comedy
The week’s program features Her Dream Man a light romantic comedy starring Myrtle Gomzeles and a Victor drama The Ring and the Rajahe. Also listed are Met Melchet's Ransasination a two reel comedy and Waltz Wall in a five reel first rate picture Her Debt of Slower.
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Melchet
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