Federals Eye Two Major Clubs Sale Linked to Gilmore
Prospective purchase of the New York American and possible sale of the Chicago Nationals to Federal league affiliates could resolve the baseball wars. Giants’ fans shift sympathy toward the Highlanders as New York’s Polo Grounds owners fear losses and a sale, while Gilmore and Weeghman eye a peaceful reorganization to curb raids and boost profits.
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Somerville Team No-Hits Harvard Rivers in Afternoon
The semi professional Somerville base ball team pitched a no hitter against Harvard Rivers yesterday afternoon with Somerville on the mound. The visiting club failed to score as Harvard batters struggled against the Hamessake hurler, who stymied the Crimson lineup.
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Army and Navy to clash in annual game at Franklin Field
Washington Oct 20 An agreement binding West Point and Annapolis to play an annual army and navy football for five years was announced by War Department secretary Garrison and Navy lieutenant commander Needham Jones. Franklin Field Philadelphia is set as this season s site with the date November 25.
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Navy and Army agree on alternating game site plan for 1916
Officials from both schools finalize a plan to alternate the game site with Navy having this year's preference. The site must lie between New York and Washington and, on Navy's 1916 turn, improve Franklin Field facilities. The agreement follows fluctuating reports through the day as prospects shifted.
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Franklin Field
Meanix Wins Jump at Harvard Handicap Meet
At the Harvard stadium yesterday afternoon the 1 yard dash three mile and high jump were decided. Bill Meanix a noted B A A hurdler and former Colby man won the 10 yard dash from scratch beating E A Teschner and B Z Nelson. Henry MacLure captained the cross country team won the three mile from scratch with N L Torry second and W W Kent third. In the high jump George Haydock won at five feet inches from a three inch handicap with H W D Rudd second from scratch.
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Bill” Meanix
Colby
E. A. Teschner
B. Z. Nelson
Henry MacLure
Disturber IV Wins Motor Boat Race in Chicago
Disturber IV owned by James A. Pugh of Chicago won the first of a series for the American championship on a 30 mile Lake Michigan course off the harbor. Black Demon Lil. of Terre Haute placed second, Billican retired with engine trouble. Winning time was 31 minutes 41 seconds. second race scheduled for tomorrow.
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Dartmouth vs Tigers: Irresistible Forces Meet immovable Objects
Charles E. Parker surveys the Dartmouth Tigers clash with Princeton at Princeton's new stadium. The piece highlights Dartmouth’s season-long focus on this keystone game, featuring star players Curtis the punter Ghee the quarterback Whitney Pudrith and Ellins as Ends. It notes the national implications for Dartmouth's ranking and the attention from Eastern colleges' coaches and scouts.
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Ghee
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Ellins
Pudrith
Dartmouth and Princeton Face Historic Football Rivalry Battle
The New England gridiron scene centers on Dartmouth and Princeton as both teams boast restored lineups and confident fans. Dartmouth rebuilt under Coach Cavanaugh after past weaknesses, while Princeton fielded veterans and a fast backfield, with recent wins over Lafayette showcasing an open yet strong style.
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Winter League to Have Feast
The Winter league plans a turkey dinner in Haddock Georgia within two months. Managers Stallings Duffy Jennings McGraw and Gaffney pledge attendance along with Braves players Evers Maranville Mann Mitchell McCarthy Tyler Connolly and other club associates. Invitations go to New England league managers and owners with more details to follow and interested attendees to contact secretary John S Dooley.
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Fred Mitchell
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Joe Connolly
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New Tech Field in Cambridge to Host Saturday Meet
The Cambridge Tech Field will hold its first competition when Tech meets Harvard in a practice track meet on Saturday. Ground conditions prevent firm scheduling of field events, though hammer and shot are likely on the program. jumping pits are incomplete and may not be ready.
Malden Receives Challenge From West Keewatin for Postseason Game
The Malden High School football manager has received a post season challenge from Keewatin Academy of Prairie du Chien Wisconsin. The proposed game would decide a title and be held on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Malden officials are weighing the offer, but plan costs and logistics may prevent the contest.
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Langford Stops Smith in Third Round at Atlas A A
Sam Langford of Boston defeated Gunboat Smith of New York in the third round at the Atlas A A last night. A single short left hook followed a straight left drive to the jaw ended Smith’s title hopes in the final minute of the round as about 6000 fans watched in disbelief.
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McGuigan
Boston
Sam
Jack Johnson
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George Byers
Langford Knocks Smith Silly in Pro Long Bout
Langford dominates Sam Smith across four rounds, scoring multiple knockdowns. Smith shows little offense, absorbing Langford’s lefts and rights while grimly hanging to the ropes before the full count ends the match.
Canadian coaches to shape American football and passing game
American college football lags in the passing game as Canadian coaches and players influence strategies. The piece notes Canadian hockey and football styles impacting U S teams, with Notre Dame and Yale games cited. Joe Penderton, a famed official, says Notre Dame outplayed Yale on the board despite the score. The Westerners may cruise the season after the Yale contest.
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Yale
Joe
Hinkey Might Lead Yale Against Harvard in Big Surprise
Harvey Cohn hails Yale football under Frank Hinkey with a promising start after a rough spell, plus Colby College in Waterville fields a strong squad expected to dominate the Maine intercollegiate title this year.
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Guy Nicholls
Yale
Blue Crew
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Hinkey
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Harvey Cohn
Colby
Waterville College
Baseball Legends and Harvard Yale Series Facts
Baker and Collins bat left handed. Harvard and Yale split their three game Harvard series with Yale winning 6 3, Harvard 7 3, Yale 13 8.
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Eddie Collins
Harvard
Yale
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