Georgia Insists on Playing Game at Ponce De Leon
Athens November 10 Professor S W Sanford issues a statement amid an ultimatum to have the Georgia Tech football game played in Atlanta at Ponce de Leon rather than Grant Field. The debate centers on neutral grounds and public demand favors Ponce de Leon with Georgia favored to win and fan interest high as Bob McWhorter prepares for his final Tech matchup.
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No Balm for Jackets as McWhorters Loom Large at Georgia
Georgia prepares for a pivotal 1913 football clash with Tech, boasting a family of McWhorters including Bob and rising stars as substitutes spring into action. Both sides report recovering players and tight lineup decisions as the series’ greatest meeting nears. Georgia aims to leverage depth and speed, while Tech contends with history and the threat of multiple McWhorters.
Willie Ritchie Defeats Leach Cross in ten round bout
New York November 16 Willie Ritchie lightweight champion defeated Leach Cross in a ten round bout at Madison Square Garden Both fighters weighed under 135 pounds Ritchie won most rounds though Cross had a strong eighth round Cross showed stubborn defense and relentless effort throughout the match.
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Golfers to Finish Mast Lake Tournament This Week
The newspaper reports the Mast Lake golf tournament will conclude this week with semi finals by Wednesday night and finals by week’s end. In first flight one semi final remains Clarke vs Inman Gray. second flight still has one second round and both finals pending with matches like McMichael vs Brundidge and Speed vs Farnsworth Seabrook among others.
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Cobb Willing to Play in Detroit Years After Trade Rumor
Detroit November 10 reports say Tyrus Cobb, star center fielder of the Detroit American League club, wants to finish his career in Detroit if management and fans support him. Cobb’s letter to Frank Navin states he is satisfied with conditions and will give his heart to Detroit next year. Navin notes the understanding concerns Cobb’s 1914 salary and hints Cobb would receive the largest salary in baseball history.
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Giants topple White Sox 4 3 in late ninth homer
In San Diego November 10 the New York Nationals defeated the Chicago Americans 4 to 3 with a ninth inning rally. Chief Meyers hit a decisive homer over right field as the Nationals clinched the win. Batteries Scott and Buss for Chicago Hearne and Meyers for New York.
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