Harvard Elevens Stricken by Injuries and Absences
Harvard football practice at Soldiers Field suffered from key absences including Coach Crane Captain Parker and Manager Dutcher with Yale talks. Brennan ankle torn ligaments will sideline for weeks. Teddy Roosevelt Jr knee injury sidelines him for weeks worsening end losses for the second eleven. Blumer shifts to fullback as Cutts drills the line for the Middy game while Apollonio and Brennan miss Annapolis and Yale games respectively.
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Soldiers Field
Crane
Parker
Dutcher
Springfield
Yale
Dan Brennan
Brennan
Lockwood
Bird
Butt
Blanchard
Teddy
Harvard
Apollonio
Donovan
Annapolis
Blumer
Cutts
Gossip of the boxers sparks plans for future bouts and retirements
Featherweight champion Abe Attell aims to maximize earnings before retirement, lining up a series of high stake bouts including a mid November meeting with Tom Campbell in Omaha. Other notes cover Langford vs Barry, Quill vs Glover, and various matchups across Boston, Rhode Island, and Maine with several health and club developments shaping the boxing scene.
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Abe Attell
Abe
Tommy Campbell
Omaha
Novemer
Attell
Middle West
Massachusetts
Springfield
Kid Goodman
Fort Wayne
Ind
Young Donahue
Roxbury
Chelsea
Langford
Barry
New York
Charley Haghey
W. Clemens
Medford
Babe’’ Brace
St. Albans
Alfred Anderson
Doyle
Mechanics’ Building
Rhode Island
Corporation League Rolls First Match
The opening matches of the Corporation league series on Carruth alleys saw New England Telegraph and Telephone second team win three straight frames. United Shoe and Boston Elevated split two of three, with Ambler of United Shoe top scoring at 283.
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Carruth
New England Telegraph and Telephone
United Shoe
Boston
Ambler
International yachting delegates approve unified racing rules
At Paris the international yachting conference completed a unified measurement system and adopted four rule areas management falling protests and measurements. Leaders from Britain France Austria Hungary Germany Denmark Finland Holland Belgium Italy Sweden Norway and Spain contributed with luffing rules advancing a conference constitution for the European Yacht Racing Union.
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Paris
International Yachting Conference
French Yacht Club
Great Britain
France
Austria-Hungary
Germany
Denmark
Finland
Holland
Belgium
Italy
Sweden
Norway
Spain
United States
European Yacht Racing Union
Reggie Named Harvard Association Football Coach
Harvard athletic committee approved A. N. Reggie as coach of the association football team. Reggie, a former star player, is deemed the most available man for the post. The committee also approved dual cross country runs with Yale and issued the Harvard shooting team schedule with dates from Oct. 18 to Nov. 30 including Yale and Princeton matches.
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Harvard Athletic Committee
A. N. Reggie
Reggie
Yale
Harvard
Kirkwood
Princeton
N. E. Kennel Club
Intercollegiate School
Harry Baker Triumphs In Double Header Bout
In Philadelphia at Spring Garden A C Harry Baker of San Francisco defeated two challengers. Willie Lucas pressed hard in three rounds and drew Baker’s blood. Kid Beebe then fought three rounds but Baker dazzled with swift footwork and precise punches in a dominant display.
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Philadelphia
Penn
Harry Baker
San Francisco
Spring Garden A. C
Willie Lucas
Baker
Kid Beebe
Beebe
Wilkes Heart Wins Wilson Stakes in Easy 2:06 Pace
In Lexington on October 14 William G. Wilkes Heart dominated the Wilson stakes 2:08 trot event in seven heats. He defeated a strong field with little effort, finishing both heats and dropping his record from 2:07 1-4 to 2:06 1-2.
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Wilkes Heart
Lexington
William G
Williston Aims to Beat Worcester in November Showdown
Williston Academy, led by Charley Corcoran and Dave White, remains fast and ambitious this season. After tying Springfield Training and Exeter, Williston defeated Pittsfield 10–0 and plans for the Worcester Academy clash on November 16. The lineup features Gibson as captain and a schedule including Dean Academy and Holy Cross Prep.
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Williston
Worcester Road
Easthampton
Williston Academy
Boston
Charley Corcoran
English High
Dave White
Exeter
Springfield
Pittsfield
Worcester Academy
Gibson
R. E
Kersey
Preston
R. G
Dewy
Smith
O'Neill
Corcoran
Gormley
O'Brien
Buell
Pin
Dean Academy
Connecticut Agricultural College
Holy Cross
Cushing Academy
Fall Tennis Start At Technology Institute
The Institute of Technology opens its fall tennis tournament on Thursday as the sole warm up before the spring season. Cups are awarded for singles and doubles with a runner up prize in singles. Cof fin and Nicholl have departed, while J. B. Larned and Paul R. Fanning return to compete this season.
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Technology Tennis
Institute of Technology
Coffin
Nicholl
Institute
J. B. Larned
Paul R. Fanning
Tech
Threatened Pay Cut Could Push Collins Toward Retirement
Philadelphia report notes Jimmy Collins, former Boston manager, faces a large salary cut as tribute from Connie Mack. Friends say the heavy pay and strain may drive him toward retirement. last year Collins earned eight thousand five hundred dollars.
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Collins
Philadelphia
Jimmy Collins
Boston
Connie Mack
Boston School Baseball League Elects Officers
At yesterday's meeting the Boston school baseball league elected officers with James Gormerly president and G Lishatt Wattles as vice president. C W Wentworth was named secretary and treasurer pro tem. W L Anderson of Dorchester submitted his resignation.
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Boston School Baseball League
James Gormerly
Commercial High
G. Lishatt Wattles
C. W. Wentworth
W. L. Anderson
Dorchester
McCormick Leads Roxbury Tigers Punting Flurry
Jim McCormick of Roxbury, star of the Princeton Tigers football squad this season, displays strong punting form in a game against Bucknell, repeatedly booting kicks with impressive distance height and direction.
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Jim McCormick
Roxbury
Princeton Tigers
Bucknell
Morning Star and Cutler to Open Siosson Academy Match
Ora Morning Star of New York and Albert G. Cutler of Boston will open George Siosson's new academy at Broadway and Twenty second Street with a 4200 point 18.2 balkline billiard match on October 21. They play 300 point sessions each afternoon and 400 point sessions each evening, the six day event lasting through October 26.
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New York
Ora Morning Star
Albert G. Cutler
Boston
George Siosson
New Academy
Broadway
Manuel Wins Sixth in Three-Cushion Match at Hub Palace
Manuel defeated Stubbs 50 to 40 in the sixth game of the three-cushion tournament at Hub Billiard Palace last night. Tonight Benj. Laurie meets Albert G. Cutler in the next round.
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Manuel
Hub Billiard Palace
Stubbs
Benj. Laurie
Albert G. Cutler
American League Pitchers Struggle With No-Hit Games This Season
American League pitchers have yet to throw a nine inning no-hitter this season, the second straight year without such a game. Joss, Dygert, Hughes, Doyle and Berger are among one-hit hurlers. White Sox remain nonzero hitters against opponents, while several have fallen with two or three hits in extended outings.
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Ed Walsh
Whie Sox
New York
Joss
Cleveland
Detroit
Dygert
Philadelphia
Hughes
Washington
Doyle
Berger
Boston
Tims
White Sox
Pelty
St. Louis
Comiskey
Plank
Athletics
Vickers
Chesbro
The
Highlands
Donovan
Tigers
Walsh
Sox
Oberlin
Liebhardt
Winter
Jacobson
Pruitt
Falkenberg
Petty
Senators
Eubanks
Mullin
Orth
Yale Loses Star Kicker Wheaton in Season‑Ending Injury
Yale reports Henry M. Wheaton of Philadelphia crippled in a first severe accident of the season. His right leg was wrenched and he will miss the year after a bad knee sprain from a late scramble during a drop kick attempt. Wheaton had shown promise as a top Yale drop-kicker.
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New Haven
Yale
Henry M. Wheaton
Philadelphia
Wheaton
Knox
Varsity
Philbin
Army Faces Tough Trinity Test for Yale Clash
The Army team struggled against Trinity on Saturday, suggesting Yale may have a simpler assignment. West Point counters with a veteran lineup and the experience to mount a stubborn battle against Yale.
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Army
Trinity
Yale
West Point
Notable sports milestones on October 15 across years
A compact chronicle lists sport highlights from 1845 to 1905: first sub 2:30 mile trotting, John L. Sullivan born, boat and oar races in Chicago, Toronto scullers race, 100 in rifle contest, Brownings pitchers striking out, unicycle ride by Prince Wells, shot put and weight records in Winnipeg, Say ers vs Mac Allen boxing, and New York’s baseball title win over Philadelphia.
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Annals OF Sport
John L. Sullivan
Boston
Chicago
Shakspere R. C
Toronto
Brooklyn
John Hatfield
Ont
Edward Hanlon
Wallace Ross
Canada
W.W. M. Barrow
Hudson
St. Louis Browns
St. Louis Maroons
Indianapolis
Prince Wells
Winnipeg
Man
Charles J. Currie
Milwaukee
Maurice Sayers
Kid” MacAllen
New York
Philadelphia
Senators Draft Southpaw From Dallas Club of Texas
Clarence Biersdorfer, a left handed pitcher for the Dallas Club of the Texas league, has been drafted by the Washington Club of the American league. J. W. Gardner, manager of the Dallas Club, received notification of the draft and the draft money.
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Senators
Southpaw
Dallas Club
TEXAS
Dallas
Tex
Clarence Biersdorfer
Washington
J. W. Gardner
Pell and Dana Lead University Tennis Trials
At the tennis courts yesterday 186 entrants tried for the university championship. Captain Pell faced Ned Dana in a tight match, Dana winning the first set before Pell rallied to take the second. Niles beat Blossom 6-0 6-0 and Sweetser defeated Peak 6-1 6-2.
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Pell
Ned’ Dana
Dana
N. W. Niles
C. Blossom
Sweetser
G. V. Peak
Lawrence Century Football Team Seeks Strong 145-Pound Foes
The Lawrence Century Football Team enters its sixth season and seeks challenging 145-pound opponents for October and November road games. The squad is composed mainly of former high school and semi pro players with captain Dinneen and players including McKenna McCue Crowley Brennan Deery and Langone. Interested teams should contact Thomas Foley at 39 North Bennet Street Boston.
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Lawrence Century
Woc
Shaw
R. E
McIntire
Bowdren
1. E
Dinneen
O'Connell
1. T
Harding
R. T
Flaherty
1. G
Brennan
R. G
Holloran
Deery
McKenna
Q. B
McCue
Donovan
H. B
Crowley
Burke
F. B
Ahern
Dan O'Connell
R.h
Langone
Ralph Glaze May Coach English High Football Squad
Rumors swirl that Ralph Glaze a former Dartmouth star and Boston American pitcher will coach English High School football with Ed Whiting also in the mix. A 17 man squad trained at Franklin Field as Ed Whiting mentors potential coach candidates and the season approaches.
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Ralph Glaze
English
Waltham High
Harry MacDevitt
Newton High
Newton
English High
Lowell
Stone
Glaze
Franklin Field
Ed Whiting
Larry Duffy
Dorchester
Stone School
Amos Hamburger
Noble & Greenough
Dudley Ranney
Ranney
Philip Tobey
Tobey
Coaches Abused Privileges Breaking Side Line Rules
Several coaches violated sideline coaching rules Saturday in an unsportsmanlike display. Critics call for a severe penalty to restore the spirit and letter of the rules.
Swedes Ready to Challenge for Cup
William Olson and Goesta Kyhlberger head a Swedish effort to build a challenger for the America’s Cup. They report substantial subscriptions for a 90 foot yacht estimated at 189000 dollars. Many manufacturers offer gratis material, crew sail without pay, designer accepts no fee, builders at net cost. They foresee funds for a 95 footer if needed. An Oct. 21 Royal Swedish Yacht Club meeting is awaited for an important announcement.
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Stockholm
Sweden
William Olson
Goesta Kyhlberger
Messrs
Olson and
Kyhl
Berger
New York Yacht Club
Royal Swedish Yacht Club
Figures of American League Show Places Where Tigers Excelled
Pennant winner Detroit leads in hits triples and total bases with Cobb and Crawford topping several charts. Detroit also claims best hitting and best run producing clubs in the league.
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Tigers
Detroit
Tyrus Cobb
Crawford
Cobb
Flanagan Admits He Is On The Toboggan
John Flanagan, once the greatest weights man, says he is on the downslide after Celtic Park games. He regards Matt McGrath as invincible, plans to continue competing but expects no hope of beating McGrath, and admits his best days are behind him.
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New York
John Flanagan
Matt McGrath
Celtic Park
Flanagan
MecGrath
McGrath
A humorous column on sports wit and gossip
The piece riffs on football and bowling lore with playful jabs at Yale and Chicago figures. It weaves in lines about Percy and Silk O Loughlin, a vanished telegraph strike, and humorous barbs on the upcoming athletic schedule and fan noise.
Delmont Beats Cove In 12 Round Boston Bout
Albert Delmont of Medford defeated Percy Cove of Seattle in a 12 round contest at Bowdoin Square in Boston. Cove fought with a dislocated left elbow, limiting his ability to counter Delmont’s close range attack, while Chisholm and Rawson won their preliminary bouts.
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Albert Delmont
Medford
Percy Cove
Seattle
Wash
Cooper S
Cove
Delmont
Young Chisholm
Everett
Young Callahan
Roxbury
Tommy Rawson
East Boston
Jack Flavin
Cambridge
Columbia Expects Harvard Rowing Race in New York
Harvard has not received a formal challenge from Columbia for a spring race in New York. Columbia aims to race Yale on Lake Whitney if Harvard agrees to travel, and also plans a Navy match at Annapolis, with most away races centered on Lake Whitney or the Harlem river course.
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Columbia
Harvard
New York
Cambridge
Rice
Yale
Lake Whitney
Navy
Annapolis
Harlem River
Charles River
New Yok
Monte Cross to Leave Athletics for Western Club
Philadelphia reports Monte Cross has played his last game for the Athletics and will join a western club next season. Manager Mack arranged the transfer where Cross will serve as manager captain and shortstop. Cross came to Philadelphia in a St Louis trade under George Stallings and moved to the Athletics during the baseball wars.
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Philadelphia
Penn
Monte Cross
Athletics
Mack
Cross
Monte
St. Louis
George Stallings
Phillies
The
Yale Aiming To Win Intercollegiate Golf Title
Yale seeks the intercollegiate golf championship as Harvard leads with six titles to Yale's five. At Nassau Country Club in Nassau, New York, Harvard Yale and Princeton field teams with practice rounds before tomorrow's decisive match. Harvard lineup includes W. Hickox Jr and Hy Wilder, Yale features R. Abbott and W. I. Howland, while Princeton lists W. T. West and R. Peters Jr.
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Nassau
L. I
Nassau Country Club
Harvard
Yale
Princeton
W. Hickox, Jr
Hy. H
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Dr. J. H. Liverpool, a Cherokee-Spanish heritage healer, has practiced herbal medicine for 30 years. Based at 589 Tremont Street Boston he offers consultations free to all except Wednesdays and Thursdays when he operates from 219 Essex Street Salem Mass. He provides honest opinions and detailed care without prior information.
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J. H. Liverpool
Santa Fe
Boston
Tremont Street
Essex Street
Salem
Mass
Tremont
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