Little Fellows Spotlight in Boxing News and Fights
James J. Corbett reports on a key boxing ruling that the New York boxing commission overstepped by banning mixed bouts, urging consultation with the attorney general. The piece previews a heavyweight and lightweight season, noting Packey McFarland, Tommy Murphy, Leach Cross, Willie Ritchie, and other 133-pound contenders shaping New York’s fall schedule at the Garden.
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James J. Corbett
Bormee
Compttation
New York
Geneists
Boxing Commission
Risa
el Way
Jack Johnson
Joe Jeannette
Sem Langford
Murray's Rivalry and Burns Prowess on the 1913 Athletics
Irwin M. Howe outlines Jack Murray's stellar 1913 form against top AL pitchers and highlights George Burns, Pat Moran, and Jimmy Walsh as key Athletics contributors. The piece notes Murray's high avg, Burns' quick rise under McGraw, and Murphy's consistent hitting while detailing defensive assets and baserunning impact.
Cross Country Running Attracts Major College Interest
By Howard R. Bordnell Philadelphia September 27 Special Present indications show over 1000 students may enter the intercollegiate cross country race on the Van Courtland course last Saturday in November Three leading contenders are coached by specialists Harvard Yale and Pennsylvania Harvard already claimed last year the national title with Crimston runners and hopes to repeat Yale has Billy Queal coaching the Elis while Pennsylvania aims for a strong two team effort Cornell and Princeton also field capable squads Dr George W Orton coaches the Quakers Quaker maybe beat Cornell and Harvard if not win The trend promises a larger pool for distance events ahead of the next Olympic games with colleges contributing more to the US team.
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Visiting Clubs Hit 22 Homers at Polo Grounds This Season
The Polo Grounds saw visiting clubs homer 22 times this season, more than Giants foes. Pirates star Max Carey and Ham Myatt stood out with two homers in a game and as a pinch hitter, while Arthur Strafer led Giants foes with five homers for the year. The Pirates, Braves, Superbas, Cardinals, Reds, Phillies and Cubs supplied most added runs.
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Meyers
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Charley Herzog
Harry McCormick
Fred Snodgrass
Fred Markie
Arthur Fletcher
George Burns
Nelson and Wolgast Back in Ring for Milwaukee Show
Ex champions Nelson and Wolgast, once rivals Battling Nelson and Ad Wolgast, are linked to a ten round bout in Milwaukee promoter arrangements. Both men have hinted at retirement but now appear eager to box again, promising an attractive exhibition and a potential record crowd for the city.
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Bout at Athens Exhibition Fight Between Local Boxers
Athens Georgia September 28 A 10 round exhibition planned for October 7 between Nike Kelly featherweight champion and Ria Young a noted Atlanta fighter. The bout will be a friendly display with gloves and hoped to excite local fans with action.
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Bill Leaves Soon for World Series
Billy Smith manager of the Atlanta Southern league champions will depart Atlanta next Wednesday for New York and Philadelphia to watch the World Series between the two clubs. En route he will stop in Washington for a conference with Clark Griffith about his young players for next spring. Griffith has several players Smith hopes to acquire for Atlanta next season.
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Griffith
Bill
Palmetto Wins Two in Palmetto Matchup
Palmetto defeated the Point team in two games as of September 26. Palmetto boys outplayed Point with standout pitching by Timbs and Heeler. Scoring featured several walks and strong defense, while Palmetto’s bats generated runs across innings in both games.
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Princeton Tigers Triumph In Home Football Battle
Princeton defeated Rutgers 14 to 3 in a hard fought evening game at Princeton. Brown and Baker scored for Princeton while Rutgers threatened but could not convert, showing defensive strength and effective forward passes by Princeton.
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Frank Glick
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South Dakota Universe
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Ansley Park Golf Course Opens New Nine With Promise
Ansley Park Golf Course is expanding as the second nine opens and practice greens improve. Club pro McKenzie oversees a growing crew, with 400 adjacent acres eyed for future eighteen holes. The course offers varied holes suited for ladies and seasoned players, aiming to rival top regional layouts.
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Kenzie
Prospecta
Dally
Dodgers and Macks Best With Bat In Major League
The Athletics and Dodgers lead team batting figures through games played Wednesday September 24. This report lists top batting averages and key figures for the season to date, highlighting players from both clubs and their contributions at the plate.
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Weekend College Football Scores From The South and East
A wide array of college football results from the South and East shows South. Tech defeating Seventeenth 19 to 0 and Virginia 40 Rendolph-Alscon Riverside 40 in a mixed set of scores. Other games note Hampden Sydney 9 Tennessee 58 and Alabama 27 Howsoa 0, with many lines garbled and several entries incomprehensible.
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Benton career moves revealed in disjoint sports notes
A garbled historical sports blurb mentions Benton and Teague in a sequence of transfers and a trip through Chattsndogs and Macon, with a recent voyage noted on the way to a potential team or event. The fragment implies a career path and ongoing boating or travel context.
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Auburn Varsity Shaping Up Against Scrubs
Auburn notes from a September practice show the varsity taking shape with Newell and Arnold scoring in the first period and a strong last-period surge. Prendergast, Lockwood, Thiepen, and Beder key linemen, while new backs like Arnold adjust to quarter. Pitta may move to center to steady the line and caution remains on weight and depth for tackle and end positions.
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Players for World's Series Editor's Note on Doyle career
Lawrence Doyle, captain and second baseman, was bought by New York from Springfield in July 1907 for 4500 dollars, a record minor league sum. Born July 31 1885 in Caseyville Illinois, he began pro baseball with Mattoon in 1905, joined Springfield in 1907 where his standout play drew major league interest. Dan Brouthers watched him and recommended the acquisition, but Springfield held firm on the price.
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The Ring cant control Jno Owens they dont want him
A clipped note states that Jno Owens cannot be controlled and is unwanted. The fragment implies conflict or opposition within a group or authority, indicating dissatisfaction or removal pressure surrounding Owens. This terse line suggests organizational friction without detailing events or consequences.
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