RAP SYSTEM OF SCOUTING At HARVARD
Harvard discussions between two undergraduate publications unfold across the Charles. The Crimson accuses the Harvard Illustrated Magazine of misreporting that Harvard football generals sent scouts along the sidelines at the Dartmouth Harvard game to learn signals. The Crimson calls the authors uninformed about the facts and the spirit of athletics.
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Harvard
The
Charles
Harvard Crimson
Harvard Illustrated Magazine
Harvard Football Generals
Dartmouth
Exeter stars prove college athletes educationally sound
The Exeter scholarship awards show nine star athletes winning top honors despite Meiklejohn's criticism that college athletes lack academic ability. The piece argues the athletes' success undermines the professor's view and urges a change of stance. It also notes Billy Papke's return with the world middleweight title and plans for upcoming matchups among notable boxers and runners, plus coaching searches and indoor relay ideas for the Lawrence Light Guards and Coast Artillery events.
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Meiklejohn
Amherst College
Princeton
Charlie Brickley
Exeter
New Hampshire
Predictions Stirred Over 1913 American League Pennant Race
Detroit dispatch reports manager Hughie Jennings predicting a tight 1913 pennant battle among the Athletics Nationals Red Sox and Mackmen. He cites Washington lacking class but notes Boston and Philadelphia strong, while Mack’s club may rebound with Coombs and Bender improving and a youthful outfield.
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Detroit
Mich
Hughie Jennings
Athletics
Clark Griffith
Nationals
Clark
Potomac
Washington
Boston
Philadelphia
Red Sox
Mack
Coombs
Bender
Mackmen
Griffith’s
Girls Race at Arena Tonight in International Skating
The International Skating Union of America circuit opens with a Boston Arena mile race for girls tonight to decide the local championship. A strong group of Boston skaters has developed recently, impressing ice skating enthusiasts.
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International Skating Union of America
Louis Rubenstein
Montreal
Canada
Boston
Cleveland
Detroit
Syracuse
Saranac Lake
Ottawa
Toronto
Bonhag Favored For Yale Cross Country Coach
Yale debates its cross country coach as Bonhag edges Queal amid calls by James E. Sullivan and friends. Bonhag, longtime distance star now retired, faces scrutiny over shifting from runner to coach as Yale seeks to revive a faltering program once highlighted by wins over Cornell and Harvard.
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Yale
New Haven
Cornell
Ithaca College
Billy Queal
George V. Bonhag
Bonhag
James E. Sullivan
Queal
Open Winter Season At Fort William Henry Hotel Lake George
Gossip for Motorists reports Fort William Henry Hotel at Lake George staying open through winter with outdoor sports planned for the Adirondacks accessible via State highways from Boston. New Year week to open hockey with Loudon Field Club and Princeton Hockey Club, first game Dec 30 followed by two more games.
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Mortimer Kelly
Fort William Henry
Lake George
Adirondacks
Boston
Loudon Field Club
Princeton Hockey Club
Princeton University
McGovern Selected Captain Of BC Track Team
Athletic Board at Boston College announces three elections. Michael Leo McGovern of Brighton, class of 1915, named captain of the varsity track team. Irving J. Heath, senior, named manager of the team and Leo Murray, junior, named manager of next season’s football team.
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Boston College
Michael Leo McGovern
Brighton
McGovern
Irving J. Heath
Leo Murray
Boston College to enter Catholic relay championship
Captain Walsh announced that Boston College, the Maroon and Old Gold, will compete in the Catholic relay championship at the B A A games on February 8. Holy Cross, Georgetown, Fordham and Boston College are expected to contest the quadrangular meet, with BC and Fordham among the leading entries for the Catholic title.
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Boston College
Walsh
Old Gold
Holy Cross
Georgetown
Fordham
Harvard Illustrates debate on scouting signals in college football
The Harvard Illustrated Magazine editors retract a charge of unfair play by Harvard in Dartmouth game scouting. They admit initial reports on scouting Dartmouth signals were unreliable and argue about whether scouting plays off-season and on-field signals reflect sportsmanship and modern athletic spirit. They call for broader athletic authorities to consider the issue.
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the Illustrated
Howard B. Gill
Harvard
Illustrated
Harvard Illustrated Magaazine
Dartmouth
Haughton
The
Crimson
Atea
Mordecai Brown's baseball future in doubt
Friends doubt Brown will return as a pitcher next season. Rumor says Frank Chance may attempt to move him from the National League to the Yankees as an emergency player and pitching coach for youths.
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Mordecai Brown
Brown
Frank Chance
Yankees
Dartmouth Defeats Princeton 27–22 in Tight Battle
In Hanover New Hampshire Dartmouth trimmed Princeton 27 to 22 in a closely contested basketball game. Neither side led by more than two baskets at any point as Dee scored 19 for Dartmouth.
Prize split in four for tied and solo scorers
In a four prize contest the two men with 96 points divide the top prize by drawing lots or agreeing on a split, the 92 point scorer takes third prize, and the 84 point scorer earns the fourth prize. The text mentions Johnny Conlon and boxers Jimmy Walsh and Abe Attell, with references to Chicago and Trish French parentage, along with a mail address for a writer.
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Johnny Conlon
Capstan Wars
Chicago
Jimmy Walsh
Abe Attell
the Pilgrim
Brookline High forms indoor track team amid strong turnout
Brookline High School votes to form an indoor track squad with practice starting immediately. Captain Arlin Case calls for candidates drawing 385 hopefuls. 10 veterans including Case and Clark report. Henry Carrell to coach with help from Brookline Gym athletes. Pending dual meets with Noble and Greenough Lynn Classical Malden and Mechanic Arts high schools.
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Brookline High School
High School Athletic Association
Arlin Case
Case
Clark
Dexter
Emery
Spitz
Beriis
Boston's East Winds Weather Push Trade Talk
George Jackson vows he cannot get in tune with Boston weather and may be traded to Cincinnati. Stallings is advised to keep Jackson, a good hitter, but he threatens to quit unless moved to a hotter climate. He could become a strong asset for St. Louis if he adapts to heat.
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George Jackson
Boston
Cincinnati
Stallings
Jackson
St. Louis
Bransfield Strengthens Montreal Club with New Players
Kitty Bransfield quietly strengthens the Montreal club and may surprise as a contender. He has friends among managers and can obtain good players. Last week he bought pitcher Mc Grainor from Cincinnati and infielder Gilhooley from St. Louis. Gilhooley, the Erie born shortstop developed by Billy Gilbert, joins the roster.
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Kitty Bransfield
Montreal
Bransfield
McGrainor
Cincinnati
Gilhooley
St. Louis
Erie
Billy Gilbert
Too Many Perfumed Notes Ends Baseball Career
News item notes Art Shafer of the New York Giants quits baseball after receiving too many perfumed notes. The piece humorously links famous quitters from Achilles to Roosevelt, ending with Shafer’s odd excuse about perfumed notes as a reason to retire.
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Art” Shafer
New York Giants
Adam
T. R
Cutler Arrival Sets Stage For Christmas Wrestling Show
Charley Cutler the American champion heavyweight wrestler will arrive from Chicago today with brother Marty to train for his match against Zbyszko the Mighty Pole on Christmas night at Mechanics' Building. Zbyszko arrives tomorrow with likely aide Yankee Rogers. Demetral the Greek champion protests a semi final bout with Burns, vowing he should not wrestle unless placed on main bill. Tuchey counters that Demetral will wrestle where he is placed. Zbysko is in New York en route for an American tour and seeks a match with Frank Gotch.
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Billy Papke
Gay Parece
Billy
Eddy McGoorty
Mike Gibbons
New York
Papke-McGoorty
Frank Klaus
Papke
Klaus
Charley
Cutler
Zbyszko
Pole
Grappler
Chicago
Marty
Mechanics’ Building
Tuohey
Zbhyszko
Yankee Rogers
Demetral
Burns
Tuchey
Zoyszko
Rydam
Frank Gotch
Everett Eleven to Sight See New York
Twenty Everett High School football players will tour New York for about four days during February recess as a reward for their season. Principal Wilbur H. Rockwood will lead the party, with backing from the school athletic association and the Everett High School field corporation. The trip honors the team’s strong 1912 season and serves as a thank you for their efforts.
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Everett High
New York
School Athletic Association
Everett High School Field Corporation
Wilbur H. Rockwood
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Massachusetts Automobile Operators’ Association
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Indianapolis
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