Harvard Crimson Football Backs New Quest for 1917 Quarterback
Harvard's 1917 squad nears a full roster with six freshmen and seven returnees joining practice at Soldiers Field. Coach Haughton tests candidates Bradlee Mahan and others for quarterback while shifting W H Trumbull to centre. Freshman coach Chatfield enhances fast material as 1917 schedule lists Groton Andover Exeter Hill Navy Cornell Yale with Princeton dropped.
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Haughton
Harry B. Gardner
Campridge
Bradlee
Mahan
Freedley
Logan
Rollins
Watson
Cartmell
Harry Gardner
W. H. Trumbull
Middlesex
Harvard
Gilman
Cowen
Temple
G. Curtis
Amory
Poole
Miller, Carnecian
Wharton
J. W. Middendorf
Crimson
F. B. Withington
Wilmot Whitney
Sigourney
S. Temple
G. C. Sumner
Withington
Bob Fisher
Paul Withington
Lothrop Withington
Derric Parmenter
Soucy
Trumbull
Middendorf
N. Curtis
Hardwick
McKinlock
Willetts
Gardiner
Frank B. Wigglesworth
Chatfield
Wigglesworth
Groton
Andover
Hill School
Princeton
St. Marks and Worcester
Dean
Exeter
Navy
Cornell
Yale
Yale Trainer Walter Mace Resigns to Run Café
Walter Mace, Yale baseball and football trainer, resigns after seven years at Yale. He has purchased a cafe near the campus in New Haven. Mace, a Charlestown, Massachusetts native, is described as very popular.
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New Haven
Walter Mace
Yale
Mace
Charlestown
Mass
Lawrence High
Walter Sidley
Malden
Somerville High
Lowell
Lawrence
Lowell High
Arthur
W. R. Higgins
Ernest Parry
Stephen Kennis
James Perry
David Fleming
Wallace Marsden
Duhamel
Ritchie plans October title bid with Leach Cross in New York
American lightweight champion Willie Ritchie arranging a 10 round title bout with Leach Cross in New York early in October with a $10,000 purse. He also eyes a Thanksgiving coast bout against Tommy Murphy for $15,000. Freddie Welsh manager Harry Pollock claims Ritchie dodged Welsh, calling it cowardice, while Kilbane’s weight questions and recent Atlas A A bouts are discussed alongside possible nonchampion matchups like Mickey Brown vs Al Delmont.
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Willie Ritchie
Freddie Welsh
Vancouver
Leach Cross
New York
Ritchie
Tommy Murphy
Harry Pollock
Pollock
Phillies Rally to Beat St Louis in Batting Comeback
Philadelphia defeated St. Louis 8 to 4 with decisive rallies in the sixth and eighth innings. Harry Davis contributed key hits after joining the lineup amid injuries including Walker's forehead cut and Brown's knee injury. Shortstop Bisland debuted for St. Louis, while Tomer made a Kentucky debut as a pinch hitter in the ninth.
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Philadelphia
St. Louis
Rickey
Harry Davis
Cleveland
Melpnis
Davis
Clarence Walker
Brown
McInnis
Pratt
Bisland
Atlanta
Tomer
Kentucky
AB. R
Paker
Westtivss
Berars
Vcaidser
Walsh
OSB Sceysere
Cesses
Pennock
St, Louis
PO. A. E
Toei
Bois
Yscstesyk
Williams
R F
Covington
Nto
Balenti
Dishane
Alexander
aRan
Houck
Shotten
Baker
Daley
Mitchell
Baumgardner
Cily—Covington
Collins
Austin
Bush
Mr. Hildebrand
Harvard 1910 grad chosen to coach Rindge Tech football
Charles Linehan of Harvard class of 1910 has been named coach of the Rindge Technical High School football team in Cambridge, by Faculty Manager W. C. Connell.
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Charles Linehan
Harvard
Rindge Technical High School
Cambridge
W. 8. Cannell
Boston Latin School
Fred J. O'Brien
Babe” Murphy
Natick High School
Welch
Exeter
Burns
Butler
Howard
Selew
Murphy
McGloin
White
Wayland High
Natick
Needham High
Waltham High
Waltham
Boston Latin
Boston College High
Mechanic Arts High
Wayland
Milford High
Milford
Rindge Tech
Concord High
Concord
Needham
Westboro High
Westboro
Wellesley High
English Soldier Boxer to Face Willie Ritchie
Sapper O Neil plans a U S trip on September 24 to challenge Willie Ritchie for the lightweight title in an anticipated bout.
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London
O'Neil
United States
Willie Ritchie
Coach Cavanaugh Rejuvenates Dartmouth Practice In New Backfield Push
Hanover Sept 17 Coach Cavanaugh mixed into the Green squad practice directing the backfield amid heavy rushes from Win Snow and Bud Whitney. Llewellyn and Hutchins led the first and second teams as drills emphasized kicks and punt coverage. Curtis and Win Snow from Winthrop are seen as likely replacements for Morey and Englehorn. Beer arrived in Hanover and donned a uniform. Captain Telfer worked out on field while ineligible for varsity. Dr Bowler returns from Marlboro health farm ready for a strong year.
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Hanover
N. H
Win Snow
Bud Whitney
Cavanaugh
Llewellyn
Hutchins
Blcock
Dave Morey
Englehorn
Curtis
Winthrop
Beer
Telfer
Bowler
Marlboro Fn
Dartmouth
Tufts Football Men Report To Coaches
Tufts football candidates reported to coaches after a briefing workout with a 19 man squad. Veterans Captain Bennett Angell Richardson led a group alongside four freshmen Cadman Flynn Bratt Watson and others from last year’s second squad Meantime thirty more candidates were expected to report after college opening and signal practice would begin.
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Tufts
Bennett
Angell
Richardson
Cadman
Arlington High
Flynn
Winchester High
Bratt
Everett High
Watson
Dean Academy
Macks
Hayward
Ramsay
Towne
Little
Harrison
Newton
Hill
Browne
McIver
Ford
Katz
Baseball scores from multiple games across cities
Kansas City Kansas City defeated Toledo 7 to 5. Milwaukee beat Indianapolis 4 to 2 in the first game while Indianapolis won 3 to 2 in the second game. St Paul defeated Louisville 7 to 6 in the first game and Louisville won 5 to 2 in the second. Minneapolis and Columbus tied 1 to 1 after 18 innings as darkness ended play.
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Kansas City
Toledo
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Louisville
Minneapolis
Columbus
Newark-Newark 5 Providence 1 headline
Newark-Newark defeated Providence 5 to 1 as part of the latest standings. Toronto-Rochester 2 Toronto 1 marked another result with Montreal and Buffalo postponed due to rain while Jersey City Baltimore game postponed by agreement. two games scheduled for tomorrow.
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Newark
Providence
Toronto
Rochester
Jersey City
Baltimore-Jersey City
Montreal
Montreal-Buffalo
Hudson High Names Tom Scanlan Coach for Football Season
Tom Scanlan former Holy Cross and Fordham star appointed Hudson High football coach. He viewed the squad after taking charge yesterday and expects a Midland League winner. Lineup carries limited veterans but aims for rapid improvement and a strong Thanksgiving game against Lowell High.
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Tom Scanlan
Holy Cross
Fordham University
Hudson High
Scanlan
Boston College
Gossip for Motorists and Road Congress Preparations
In Detroit activities focus on a major road congress hosted by the American Highway Association the American Automobile Association and the Michigan State Good Roads Association. Officials set up headquarters during the week with a large Wayne Gardens exhibit tent along Front street for exhibits and talks. Governor Ferris proclaims Michigan Day on October 3 urging official participation across counties cities and townships.
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White Company
Commonwealth
Hathaway
A. Hinchcliffe
J. H. MacAlman
BE. A. Gilmore
W. H. Stevens
W.S. Carleton
T. J. Glenn
Detroit
American Highway Association
American Automobile Association
Michigan State Good Roads Association
Wayne Gardens
Front
Wayne Hotel
Congress
Michigan
Ferris
Kilbane Gains Weight But Keeps Champion Flair
Kilbane the featherweight champion appears heavier and more like a lightweight yet retains his cleverness and power from the Walsh bout. Speculation grows on how he will fare against true lightweights in upcoming bouts. Martin Sheridan plans a Metropolitan comeback as Yale eyes a dominant football season with hard scrimmages. Track hopefuls Ted Meredith and Haff pace a strong miler field. Marathon star Willie Kolehmainen plans a Newark Stadium race while Holmer and Henry Siret join the American- and European-trained runners. Old-time football legends Hinkey and Brooks are rumored to return to their colleges, reasserting the classic era’s style.
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Atlas A. A
Jimmy Walsh
Jimmy
Kilbane
Johnny Kilbane
Cleveland
Walsh
Willie Kolehmainen
America
Newark Stadium
Holmer
Henry Siret
Harvart star Campbell named assistant park chief
The article notes Dave Campbell, former Harvart football standout, is appointed assistant commissioner of the park and recreation department, expected to lead with strong followership. It also highlights Jack McGuigan the Quaker referee and his novel pad and pencil approach drawing fan reactions during the Walsh Kilbane bout.
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Dave Campbell
Harvart
Park and Recreation Department
Campbell
Jack McGuigan
Walsh-Kilbane
Jack
McGuigan
Standing notes for early 20th century American League clubs
The item references the first four American League clubs in 1910s standings, asks about Athletics New York Detroit Boston, and mentions future games. It discusses hearts in forty-fives and L Sullivan claim, seeks series dates October 6, and requests batting averages Cobb Jackson Speaker with values Genk 410 Jackson .305 Speaker .383.
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Athletics
New York
Detroit
Boson
L. Sullivan
Doc
John L
Rabbit Marianville
Heinie Warner
Red Sox
Wagner
Senators
Boston
Cobb
Jackson
Speaker
Wet grounds stop Braves Cubs game in Chicago
Wet grounds caused the postponement of the Chicago Cubs versus Boston Braves game at West Side park. After long delays and muddy infield conditions, President Murphy and Manager Evers canceled the noon match and announced a doubleheader for tomorrow afternoon.
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Chicago
Ill
Chicago Cubs
Boston Braves
West Side
Murphy
Evers
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