Death of James E Sullivan Shocks Amateur Athletics
The death of James E Sullivan secretary treasurer of the A A U is described as a heavy blow to amateur athletics amid wartime turmoil. His decisive leadership and integrity are praised while questions about the A A U’s future under new leadership are raised. The piece also notes Harvard Yale and Princeton football prep, and speculates on Jack Dunn potentially becoming New York Yankees manager if Frank Chance loses his job.
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Baseball scoring questions from early 1900s query
A reader asks how to score a home run with a runner scoring on the play in a 0-0 tie, whether a batter earns a hit when a fielder does not touch the ball, and if runners are out on a pickoff throw. Also notes requests about Eddie Collins and Jack Barry joining the Athletics and whether American League grounds opened in 1912, plus a Football Officials meeting and a runner thrown out on a double play.
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Hussane Defeats Roller in Opening Wrestling Bout
Hussane of Bulgaria knocked out Roller with a half Nelson to win the match in the Mechanics Building ring. The bout ended after a whirlwind duration as Roller failed to rebound from a heavy fall, with the fight planned as best two out of three.
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Judge Weeks Names Temporary Secretary Treasurer of A A U
Alfred Jill president of the Amateur Athletic Union at 69 Metropolitan Avenue Roslindale announced last evening the appointment of Judge Barton S Weeks of New York as temporary secretary treasurer in place of James Sullivan whose death occurred yesterday.
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Army Navy game plan favors Philadelphia site
Plan for the annual Army Navy football game calls for Philadelphia as the venue this year. Secretaries Garrison and Daniels announced arrangements and submitted them to the athletic associations for approval. A compromise floated would alternate venues between Philadelphia and New York in upcoming years.
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Lawrence Beats New London 5-1 In Postseason Match
Lawrence dominated New London Planters 5 to 1 in the second game of the post season series for the New England championship. The win evened the series and showcased Lawrence’s strong play on the road in New London.
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New London Triumph in Lager League Scramble
In the first inning the New England league pennant winners chased Barberich of New London, scoring early and widening the lead. Billy Layster went four for four with a triple, Conley hit two three-run blows, and Rack added a triple as New London topped Lawrence 9 assists in a high scoring game.
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Horses Make Three Records at Michigan State Fair Races
At Detroit Michigan on September 16 three world records were set in the Michigan State fair races. Philadelphia gelding R H Breat won the sixth heat of the 2 04 pace, beating Peter Stivens in a furious final mile. The 2 03 1 4 time was a new sixth heat mark and the six heat race averaged 2 04 3 4. Brent’s 2 08 1 4 time was the best ever by a four year old gelding.
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Newton High Player Hurt in Practice Ahead of Season
Cush Nathan, Newton High School football player, ruptured a back muscle during yesterday's practice at Claflin Field Newtonville and will miss about a month. Over 60 candidates trained under Coach Allie Dickinson and Captain Van Tassell as Tufts kicks off the 1914 season with George Angell leading the squad at Medford College. Westcott, Angell, Hadley, and Parks are named veterans expected to star in the coming campaign.
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Penn lands key athletes from Greater Boston region
The University of Pennsylvania recruited several notable players from Greater Boston area colleges and schools this year. Esmond Leipsig Karl Zutter Elmer Smith Reggie Hutchinson Vincent Welch Bill Stack and Ray Grant joined the Quaker program from Exeter Dean Academy and the High School of Commerce.
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Yale scrambles coaching changes amid shortened practice
Yale football practice in Madison Conn. on September 16 was shortened by heat. Aleck Wilson was absent with others reporting a revamped lineup. Archie MacLeish took quarterback duties while Higginbotham moved to left end and Pumpelly returned at fullback.
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Williams Holds Own in College Tennis
Princeton players won three of four second round singles matches at the Intercollegiate Lawn Tennis Association meet in Philadelphia on September 16 at Haverford. Williams beat teammate Richard Harte 6 0 in the first set, then needed a late rally to take the second 8 6.
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Braves blank Birmingham in Atlanta game
In Atlanta the American Association Southern Association game ended 2 to 0 as Atlanta recorded the win over Birmingham. At Chattanooga the score reads 17 for Chattanooga and Montgomery trailing.
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Rollo Fagan Enters Coburn Institute
Rollo Fagan a Wal tham High standout in baseball and football for four years has entered Coburn Institute. It was believed he would enter Le high but the Watch City athlete chose the Maine State prep school for his future.
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