Davy Jones Fights Knife Attacker in Detroit Store
Detroit on November 7 reports Tiger outfielder Davy Jones defending a drug store against a drunken knife welder. Jones knocked the assailant with a left jaw blow, then a right punch sent him through the door before a policeman arrived. The narrative proceeds to note Mackmen winning 8 to 5 in Havana with Philadelphia involved.
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Davy
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Harvard to Race Yale Harriers in Final Tryout
Harvard prepares for a final cross country tryout against Yale on Chestnut Hill at the Herbert Jaques estate in Brookline. The race starts at 10 30 tomorrow morning with hopes of a cleanup victory over the Elis.
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Harvard Optimism Anchored by Strong Season Start
Harvard's cross country preview emphasizes a secure season ahead under Coach Shrubb with minimal injuries. Yale, lacking depth after key losses, faces a tall order to challenge Harvard, while stars like Lawless, Jones, and Taber are highlighted as leaders in the distance events for the Crimson.
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Joe Finneran
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Boston
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Copeland
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Cornell
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Ithaca
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Taber
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Boston College Prepares for Dorchester Game
Boston College football shows improvement in two weeks of work. Coach Scanlon praises the team after a scrimmage with Hinglish High and schedules a Dorchester game Saturday afternoon. McCarthy is out two weeks with an injury, Jim McCool returns at left end, Phelan to start at left halfback in McCarthy’s absence.
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Tufts Forward Pass Trial Beats Springfield Practice
Tufts College held a brief scrimmage with three varsity touchdowns. Wilson broke for a 580 yard run to set up a score, while Mitchell starred late and the team tested new forward pass formations for an upcoming game with Springfield Training School.
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Bacon of Wesleyan a Great Punter
Wesleyan quarterback Bacon is praised as an excellent punter with averages over 45 yards per kick. The piece compares him to Felton of Harvard, noting Felton’s 38 yard first half and 42 yard second half punt averages.
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Dartmouth Green Team in Accident En Route to Cornell
A Dartmouth football coach overturned between Hanover and Lebanon while en route to the Cornell game. No injuries reported. Twenty six Dartmouth players left for Ithaca confident after their Amherst performance and aiming to improve against Cornell.
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New England League Supports Sunday Pro Baseball Bill
At its annual meeting in the American House the New England league voted to back a bill allowing professional baseball in Massachusetts on Sundays. The Fall River franchise change of ownership was announced, forfeited, with debts paid to transfer to Peiper of Lawrence Roche and Gray of Lowell and Fraser of Lynn who funded player salaries.
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Lowell
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Lynn
Harvard Game Prep Delayed by Rain and Light Practice
The team planned a light session with a week to the Harvard game. A cold drizzle made field work impractical. Hogsett was left out due to a minor condition. The probable lineup featured Lafferty Englehorn Hinman Whitmore Bennett Dunbar Rector Llewellyn Whitney Morey Snow.
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Tech Field Day Pits Sophomores Against Freshmen
Sophomores and freshmen at Technology clash in field day replacing cane rush with football, tug of war, and relay races. Each tug uses 20 men, each relay 12 runners of 220 yards. Post event, all visit the Shubert for stunts. sophomores favored in football with Johnny O'Brien and Frank Scully leading.
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Tech
Shubert
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Exeter Star
Frank Scully
Harvard Football Players Attend Keith's Theatre
The Harvard University football squad including first and second team members and substitutes attended a performance at B. F. Keith's Theatre as guests of the management. They occupied exclusive boxes while John J. McGraw of the New York Giants appeared on stage and received a warm reception from the athletes, many of whom are from New York.
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New York
Fall River Likely To Retain Franchise In League
Officials announced no change in next season’s league circuit and the franchise will probably remain in Fall River. The 126-game schedule spans 118 playing days from April 23 to September 13, with a monthly salary cap of 2000 per club including player-managers.
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Jacob C. Morse
Davis Suggested for Highlander Manager Berth
Philadelphia, Nov. 7 Frank Farrell is being urged to consider Harry Davis as manager of the New York Highlanders. Davis met Farrell in New York and outlined plans to improve the team, with Farrell reportedly impressed by the potential choice though no decision has been made.
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Frank Farrell
Harry Davis
New York
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American League Team Beats Almendares 8 to 5
An American league team defeated the Almendares nine today with a final score of 8 to 5. The game featured a strong offensive effort and solid pitching from both sides, securing the victory for the American league squad.
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Harvard Fine Points of Chess Exhibition at Harvard Club
Harlow B. Daly secretary of the Boston Chess Club gave an exhibition of chess playing in Harvard Chess Club rooms last evening to show club members the finer points of the game for use in upcoming intercollegiate tournaments with rival college teams.
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