Will cost 1000 to coach Britt in Gans fight
San Francisco Oct 27 Spider Kelley Britt’s second will be fined 1000 dollars by Gans if he shouts during the Gans Britt bout. Kelley, a top coast coach, has vowed to stay silent but locals doubt he can resist urging Britt to victory. Bets already circle around Kelley’s silence.
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Mellody Hailed as Champion in Welterweight title scene
Mel lo dy of Charlestown Mass is hailed as the logical successor to Joe Walcott after beating O Keefe to claim the welterweight crown. Chicago fans press for Mellody to stay and defend, with rivals Buddy Ryan Martin Duffy George Memsic and Henry Fagin filing challenges. Mellody contemplates a Boston return to face a Western fighter amid strong interest from the Chicago Athletic Association.
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O’keefe
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George Memsic
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O'Keefe
Harvard and Penn Readiness for Cambridge Clash Tomorrow
Harvard and Pennsylvania squads complete final workout and rest, with signal practice today. Harvard shows top condition ready for a fast game while Penn aims to push the Crimson eleven to the limit in tomorrow’s big Cambridge showdown.
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Harvard Scrimmage Showcases Fast Diverse Crimson Offense
Harvard practiced at Soldiers Field with a large crowd watching a lively scrimmage. Sperry excelled at defense and long runs, Brill impressed at tackle, and the line showed strength, while ends and punt handling need work as Meier and Overson vie for starting roles against Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvanians Expect Har vard Victory Poised To Play Hard
Newton Oct 27 Pennsylvanian football prospects against Harvard are bleak. Coach Williams admits weight and experience favor Harvard. Penn students predict a heavy Harvard win, while Pennsylvanians hope for a slim defeat to save pride. Practice notes report light drills at Auburndale and unsettled lineup details for Saturday.
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Harvard Coaches Worry Over Punting Slump
Harvard football hinges on improved kicking as Nichols is sidelined with a shoulder injury. Sperry will handle left halfback duties and kicking while Reynolds is eyed for long punts. Captain Hurley must be precise against Penn to avoid Crimson disaster. Harvard's line averages 210 pounds at tackle and 190 pounds team-wide.
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Revere A A Eleven and Marines Meet Tomorrow
The Revere A A football team faces the Charlestown Navy Yard Marines tomorrow at Mountain Avenue grounds. Reveres won 10 of 11 last season and the Marines are yet to lose. Captain Percy Moore expects the hardest contest yet in Revere.
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Graves Grain Alcohol Ad From Melvin & Badger
An advertisement urges readers to ask for an 8 16 or 32 ounce sealed Graves Grain Alcohol. It claims broad household usefulness and notes many leading family druggists sell it in Boston and New England. The firm name is signed over each bottle cork.
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Boston Latin Meets Brookline In Prep League Clash
Prep league action features Boston Latin at South End grounds against Brookline High while Volkmann hosts Milton Academy in Inter Preparatory play at Milton. Ewton High faces Medfordge in Newton and Wellesley meets Quincy at Quincy. Roxbury plays Hyde Park at Dunbar Avenue Rochester. Everett hosts Lynn in local high school duel.
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Everett
Gans Weighs 133 Pounds Ahead of Fight
San Francisco observers report Joe Gans has reached 133 pounds the required limit after an hour of training. His condition boosts his odds as Britt also reports solid form. Fans anticipate a level bout and a record crowd.
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Boxing Gossip: Gloucester Card Promises Quiet Night of Tough Fights
Marlboro trainer Jim McCabe reports Roxbury featherweight Donohue nearing peak for the main event with Chester Goodwin at the Gloucester Athletic Club. Goodwin weighs around 126 pounds and is in strong shape, while Donohue aims to prove his weight and form ahead of Monday’s weigh in. The Gloucester clash draws heightened regional interest after three prior contests ended without a decision, and local fans plan to arrange transportation if turnout warrants.
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