Cobb Affirms Loyalty to Detroit Tigers
Detroit Nov 10 Tyrus Cobb star center fielder of the Detroit American League club declares in a public letter to Frank J Navin that he wants to stay with Detroit as long as management and fans will have him. He says he is satisfied with conditions and will give his heart to playing for Detroit next year. Navin says the understanding relates to Cobb 1914 salary and hints Cobb will receive the highest pay ever seen in baseball.
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Eddie Murphy Boxing Sketch Dazzles Boston Crowd
Eddie Murphy the lightweight champion of New England performs a boxing sketch with Tommy Foley at the Old Howard Theatre as part of a “South Boston night” week. The Peninsular district packed the venue with strong praise for Murphy and Foley's three rounds of work.
Green Expects Tough Contest At Atlas A A Card
Boxing card at the Arena features 12 round bouts with Joe Chick vs Frank Loughrey and Gilbert Gallant vs Joe Eagan in the main sessions. Six round prelims include Bob Brennan vs Peter Bruno and Bob Smiley vs Jerry McAuliffe. Also details a Glover vs Flemming challenge and notes on a new boxing timing device. Dartmouth football prepares for a Carlisle Redskins clash after pennant battles.
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Dartmouth Fears Carlisle Forward Pass Threat In Practice
Dartmouth’s football squad, praised by Carlisle observers as among Glenn Warner’s best, returned from the Penn game tired but healthy. Coach Cavanaugh focused on correcting faults exposed by the Greeen defense and prepared to meet Carlisle’s refined forward pass tactics with a dedicated defensive plan and a light signal session. Beverly Industrial seeks a Nov 22 game, as management plans a match at Beverly.
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Yale Harvard gridiron tickets may reach 44000
Harvard and Yale fans may fill all 44000 requests for the annual game as Harvard plans to enlarge Harvard Stadium capacity by over 5000 seats. Graduate Treasurer Fred W. Moore aims to accommodate alumni and undergraduates, with about 90000 dollars to cover ticket costs and a potential gate near 90000 dollars, a record for an amateur contest in the United States.
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North Dorchester A A faces strike and alliance shift
Arthur Duffey notes local athletic friction as North Dorchester A A members threaten to join New Dorchester A A on Talbot avenue over alleged petty grievances with club directors. The piece recalls notable runners from the North Dorchester era and questions the impact on future competitions.
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Tigers at Work Upon Eli Plays
Princeton coaches, after a light session for the Tiger varsity in Princeton New Jersey, organized a prototype Yale eleven from scrubs ineligible players and the freshman team, which closed its season last Saturday with a 7 to 0 win over the Yale freshmen.
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Yale Grid Practice Goes On As Princeton Scrimmage Marks Week
Princeton coaches used the field in Atlantia City for a mock Yale drill with a blue squad, while the varsity ran through signals amid improving conditions. Captain Hobey Baker limited kick work from the 90 yard line as Shea is sidelined with a broken ankle. A hard scrimmage is planned for tomorrow with blue jerseys simulating Yale, then a lighter session Wednesday under Keene Fitzpatrick.
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Williams and Campi Set 20-Round Fight for December
Los Angeles report notes Kid Williams from Baltimore and Eddie Campi of San Francisco agreed to a 20 round bantamweight bout on December 13 in the local arena. Williams seeks bantamweight title honors while Campi aims to upset the favorite in the scheduled combat.
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