Davis Defends Yale Harvard Football Score Controversy
Parke H. Davis defends the 1884 Yale Harvard football score amid long-standing dispute. Yale 48 Harvard 0 is confirmed by multiple period sources including Yale News Yale Courant Yale Record and Harvard Crimson with referee Look confirming the final count.
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Yale Record
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Flanders
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Peters
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Bemis
Look
David M. Look
Fourth Avenue
New York
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Mr. Davis
Lamline Awarded to St Louis by National Baseball Commission
The National Baseball Commission awarded Fred Lamline to the St Louis club after ruling Rockford of the Three I league forged the president’s signature on Lamline’s unconditional release. Lamline signed with St Louis soon after obtaining the document.
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National Baseball Commission Today
Fred Lamline
St.Louis
Rockford
Lamline
St. Louis
University of Pennsylvania Beats Yale in Soccer 4 to 0
In New Haven on November 27, the University of Pennsylvania defeated Yale 4 to 0. Penn’s Inside left Wessmar sustained a badly gashed head from a kick and retired from the match.
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Conn
University, of Pennsylvania
Yale
Wessmar
Pennsylvania
Comeback Plan For Howard Drew After Injury
Howard Drew once star sprinter for Springfield and the University of California trains daily dashes beside freight trains where he works as a brakeman. He damaged a ligament in Stockholm during the 1912 Olympic trials but now contemplates a return to running.
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University of California
Frisco
Los Angeles
Stockholm
Matty Baldwin
Charlestown
Lyndfield
Matty
Baldwin
Larry Burns
New Maine A. C
Portland
Coombs Keeps Hitting While With the Athletics
Jack Coombs, long noted as a good hitting pitcher, shows no decline. In 26 games with Brooklyn last season he posted a batting mark of .280, underscoring his bat as well as his pitching.
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Jack Coombs
Athletics
Brooklyn
May Be Next Opponent of Willard for the Title
The Braves aim to be a model fighting team this season under President Gaffney with plans for Jess Willard title defenses. Promoter chatter centers on Fred Fulton from Rochester Minnesota as a potential rival, boasting a 6 ft 4 in frame, reach of 83 1/2 inches, and KO wins over Pesky Moran Lewis Logan Kellar and Anderson. A New Orleans bout eyed for March 3 faces early doubt as Fulton rises in boxing talks.
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Arthur Pesky
Jess Willard
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Chicago
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Minn
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Willard
Jess
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Jack Lewis
Tim Logan
Terry Kellar
Andre Anderson
Pelky
Anderson
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Braves President Decries Rowdy Play For 1916 Season
Circular from President Gaffney to Braves players insists on clean baseball and no rowdy tactics or foul language. He promises fines and suspensions for violations, pledging to back players acting within rules and to pursue charges against offenders. He seeks an aggressive, hard playing, clean team.
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Braves Field
Braves
League
Mutual Gain From Co Operation Letter by James E F Gaffney
A brief closing note from James E F Gaffney signed as president expresses hearty cooperation and mutual gain from collaboration with the recipient. The missive emphasizes continued good relations and sincere regards.
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Gaffney
Pigeon Fanciers Plan Show In Hub
The Commonwealth Homing Pigeon Club organized its annual show to break winter dullness for fanciers. The event will be held Saturday Dec. 11 with Timmermans and a brother Belgian judging. Entries from Boston and vicinity expected to exceed records.
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United States
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Boston
Rugged Bouts Set at Atlas Club Season Finale Card
The Atlas A A presents a rugged final show next Tuesday led by Mike Glover against Ted Kid Lewis of England. Three eight round preliminaries feature Joe White, Young Jasper, Charley Byers, George Alger, Teddy Murphy and Sammy Stern, all veteran club fighters known for action. Lewis is the favorite but Glover aims to stretch the bout to the full limit in a crowd-pleasing, hard fought matchup.
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Young Jasper
Charley Byers
George Alger
Teddy Murphy
Sammy Stern
Lewis
Glover
Giants Outfielder Dave Robertson Looks Like A Star
Dave Robertson of the Giants appears to justify manager John McGraw's praise. In 1915 he raised his batting average from .266 to .294, ranking ninth in the National League in hits.
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Giants
McGraw
Robertson
Trade sparks Miltons big bat in Giants story
Milton Stock, part of the deal sending Hans Lobert to the Giants, outpaced McGraw by eight points at the plate in the Phillies exchange context.
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Philadelphia
Hans Lobert
Giants
McGraw
Paleface club shooters beat baseball team for high score
The Paleface trap shooting quintet defeated an all star baseball quartet yesterday afternoon at Paleface traps. Governor-General W. F. Clarke led the Paleface club as high gun. Paleface shooters hit 437 of 500 targets while the ball players and Clarke totaled 414.
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Paleface Gun Club
Harry Davis
Athletics
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Christy Mathewson
New York Giants
Doc Crandall
St. Louis Feds
Allstar Baseball
W. F. Clarke
Paleface Club
Clarke
Indoor season hints from New York Irish American games
The New York Irish American A C meet signals strong early performance for the coming indoor season. Notable sprinters Howard Drew Joe Loomis and Abel Kiviat attract attention while rumors of_newcomers and coaching moves at Lehigh Penn State Cornell and Maine stir local sports chatter. The Army Navy game ends the season with football fading from headlines.
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Harry Smith
Kiviat
Smita
New York State
Otis Crandall Leads Narrow Victory In Target Shoot
Otis Crandall defeated G. L. Osborn 89 to 88 in a baseball shooting duel while Chief Bender also scored 89 but Jack Snow edged him with 9. Harry Davis and Christy Mathewson were outclassed amid a 400-strong gallery. Charles Tucker of the B A A won the 100 target handicap with 80 birds for 96 total.
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G. L. Osborn
Chief Bender
Jack Snow
Harry Davis
Christy Mathewson
Charles Tucker
Baltimore Feds to Stay in League
New York report quotes Judge Harry Goldman, Baltimore Terrapins vice president, confirming Baltimore will be represented in the Federal league next season. He notes strong attendance despite poor on field results and credits fans for supporting the struggling team.
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