Harvard Team Works Indoors for Practice
Harvard varsity football conducted indoors practice with two elevens in signal drills. No kicking or forward passes, new plays introduced for later games. Coaches Haughton Leary Campbell and others observed as negotiations for a Frisco bout between Langford and Gunboat Smith were noted for early November.
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O’brien
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Soucy
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Gilman R. T
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Mahan
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R. Curtis
Haughton
Leary
Campbell
Withington
Parmenter
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Langford Lester bout postponed to Oct 27 in Taft Cal
Word reached last night that the Langford versus Lester boxing bout, originally set for October 21 at Taft California, has been rescheduled for October 27. The event will proceed under existing venue plans.
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Sam Langford
Jack Lester
Taft
Cal
Unusual Prices Push Quick Goods Sales
A sharp call to move inventory stresses selling quickly with unusually low prices to attract buyers and clear stock. The message highlights urgency and aggressive pricing as a sales tactic.
Baseball and boxing rumors mix with new guard shifts
Rumors sketch the Ban Johnson league clash with the Federal league as fans gather around a hot stove. Speaker is out, Brick Leg sidelined, and Giants bat solidly though ringers lurk. Ump Bill Klein must tread carefully abroad as a heavyweight leaves the ring with a 100000 dollar bequest.
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Ban Johnson League
Federal League
George Stovall's Popularity Sparks Local Interest in St Louis
In St Louis fans praise baseball figure George Stovall while gossip hints at a wish for a quiet moment, contrasting admiration with a joking notion of danger in his tea.
Ban Johnson Opposed to Changes in World Series Methods
The remark states Ban Johnson opposes altering present methods for conducting the world series and mentions he has nothing on the ticket butchers.
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Ban Johnson
Rulings and Reforms Highlight Soccer Rule Changes
It is alleged that many important changes are made in this season's soccer rules. It will be illegal to bite a man when he is down. The constitution does not prevent the welterweight title from being announced as in danger anytime middleweights meet. Otherwise nothing more to say.
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Page
Riley
Hillery
Salem
Fraser
Kelley
Metivier
Creelman
Small
Coleman
Harvey
Hadley
Angus
W. Coleman
Harriman
Frank Gotch
Boston
Packey McFarland
Stock Yard
New Haven
Somerville
J. Frank Facey
Prospect Street
Cambridgeport
Sinking of Cincinnati base hit sparks batting average speculation
The report questions whether a Cincinnati base hit was sabotaged as part of a plot to lower H. Perdue's batting average, noting uncertainty about the incident and motives.
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Cincinnati
H. Perdue
Rumor on Schang and Monthly Shirt Changes
A rumor remains unconfirmed that W. Schang of the Athletics has so much leisure time that he changes his shirt at least once a month.
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W. Schang
The
Athletics
Ad Wolgast Fights Through Pain With Broken Rib
The boxing chronicle notes Ad Wolgast bearing a broken rib from his match with Nelson. Theories suggest the injury may have occurred as a self-inflicted punch during the bout, leaving readers to ponder the mystery behind the damage.
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Ad Wolgast
Nelson
Irish-American A C to Open New Clubquarters
The Irish-American A C will move into new permanent quarters at 28 Hayward Place in the city center. Officials plan a thorough renovation to make it one of the best clubhouses, with occupancy expected in November starting Nov 1. The club aims to promote amateur sport in all branches meanwhile.
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A. C
Hayward Place
Welsh Knocked Out Wins Bout on Foul
Freddie Welsh the English lightweight champion was knocked out in the ninth round of a 12 round bout with Milburn Saylor in Winnipeg. The referee ruled the knockout a foul blow landed in the groin, sending Welsh to the mat for a count and giving the win to Saylor on the foul.
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Man
Freddie Welsh
Milburn Saylor
Indianapolis
Welsh
Stovall Signs With Kansas City Federal Club
George Stovall, former St. Louis manager, reached terms with Kansas City Federal League directors to manage the local team next season. He will delay signing until Nov 1 awaiting St. Louis president Robert Hedges to decide on an unconditional release. The three year deal reportedly pays $7000 annually plus a signing bonus. Stovall previously played for the Cleveland Americans.
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George Stovall
St. Louis
Stovall
Robert Hedges
Cleveland Americans
Rindge Technical School Builds Fast Football Team
Cambridge's Rindge Technical School fields an undefeated team coached by Charles Linehan. Cederstrand and Sands share center duties as they train daily at Russell Field, with strong local support urged for a new field. The big test arrives Thanksgiving Day at Russell Field against Somerville High.
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Cambridge
Cederstrand
Sands
Russell Field
North
Somerville High
Rindge Faces Salem High in Crucial Weekend Test
Arthur Duffey notes a solid start by the Rindge squad led by Linehan with Backfield stars White Page Riley and Hillery missing prep for a key showdown against Salem High School Witch City. The piece highlights forward strength, defensive drivers, and injury concerns as the team seeks a season-defining victory.
Answers to Queries on Boxers and Nicknames
Boxer George Chipulanus born in Scranton Pennsylvania 24 years ago has fought and drawn with Jack Dillon and faced middleweights Billy Berger K O Brown Leo Houck Jo Crouse among others. Gunboat Smith nickname origin debated with most supporters attributing it to his big feet. Packey Mc Farland reportedly never KOed. the stockyard boxing scene hints at his retirement.
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Frank Klaus
Chip
Chipulanus
Scranton
Penn
Jack Dillon
Billy Berger
K. O. Brown
Leo Houck
Jo Crouse
Tufts Football Team Trains Ahead of Army Game
Tufts varsity football veterans endured a light signal practice in rain. Three players Richardson O'Donnell and Stankard sat out with bruises while Coach Whelan aims to keep the squad in peak shape for West Point and the Army clash. Fifty freshmen and sophomores joined class squads as scrimmages loom.
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Richardson
O’donnell
Stankard
Whelan
West Point
Cornell Players On Injured List
Ithaca N Y Oct 20 seven regular varsity men were sidelined by injuries from Saturday game and prior injuries leaving no practice today. The backfield is puzzled Fritz out for at least two weeks forcing second stringers to carry the load. Others on the list include Shuler Shelton Barrett O Hearne McCutcheon and Williamson with some expected back for scrimmage tomorrow others for a week or two.
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N. Y
Fritz
Shuler
Shelton
Barrett
O’hearne
McCutcheon
Williamson
O Rourke Re-elected President At Eastern Baseball Meeting
James H. O’Rourke of Bridgeport wins re election as president secretary and treasurer of the Eastern Baseball Association after a 5 to 3 vote over Daniel O’Neil of Springfield. The term is extended to five years amid questions on validity. Hartford leads club batting while Waterbury gains a franchise shift.
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Conn
Eastern Baseball Association
James H. O’rourke
Bridgeport
Daniel O'Neil
Springfield
Clarkin
Carey
O'Rourke
Association
Waterbury
Pittsfield
New Haven
New London
Meriden
Kauff
Princeton Squad Signals Drill After Syracuse Game
Princeton New Jersey October 20 coaches gave the football eleven a rest and led them through nearly two hours of signal drill. Regulars lined up and all reported good after Saturday's Syracuse game. Captain Baker punted and Er Trenkman used a passing apparatus. kicks averaged about 40 yards with the wind. Practice tomorrow will be secret.
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WN. Jd
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Trenkman
Baker
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