Yale and Dartmouth Open Football Season Notes
Arthur Duffey reports Yale and Cornell won their first games while Dartmouth allowed a score to Norwich University. Harvard Yale Princeton and Brown face tougher tests soon with key matchups including Bates Holy Cross. Meyer the Canadian sprint star could rise as a future Olympic contender amid track and boxing industry shifts in New York.
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Yale
Cornell
Dartmouth
Norwich University
Harvard
Trinceton
Brown
Crimson
Haughton
Bates
Holy Cross
A. T. Meyer
Meyer
Reggie Walker
World championship six years ago ends in five straight shutouts
The record describes a series between the Giants and Athletics with five games all shutouts. Scores listed show Giants 3–0, Athletics 8–0, Giants 9–0, Athletics 6–? Giants 3–0 and Athletics 0. The text also references unrelated topics on boxing figures and a boxing match status.
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Athletics
Giants
Providence
Sam Langford
Jack Johnson
Governor seeks repeal of New York boxing law
Governor Dix will ask the Legislature to repeal the Frawley law that created the State Athletic Commission to legalize boxing and other athletic exhibitions. After meeting Senator Frawley, sponsor of the law, the governor announced the move to seek repeal.
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Missioner O'Neil
New York Boxing Commission
Albany
N. Y
Dix
Frawley
State Athletic Commission
Governor Pushes Frawley Bill Repeal After Review
The Governor now concedes the Frawley sports regulation has not met goals and favors repeal. Senator Frawley agrees doubts remain about immediate action and leaders plan to adjourn, suggesting postponement to next session.
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Frawley
Remy Magneto Prizes at Fairmount and Santa Monica Races
Remy magnetos fund a total of 2800 dollars in prizes for auto races at Fairmount Park Philadelphia and Santa Monica with Remy-equipped cars eligible for first second and third place gold prizes. Bob Fowler, once a Franklin driver, is noted for attempting a cross continental flight. A New York City pavement dispute and traffic advisory are also mentioned.
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New York City
Gaynor
Chamber of Commerce
Merchants’ Association
Board of Rade and Transportation
Automobile Club of America
Bhorough
Bob Fowler
Franklin Automobile Company
Remy Electric Company
Fairmount Park
Philadelphia
Santa Monica
Cal
Remy Company
F. E. Moskovics
Johnson-Wells fight off in London boxing dispute
London and New York reports state the Johnson-Wells heavyweight title bout is canceled amid authorities and public opposition. Promoters grumble at payoffs and lax licensing while fighters seek other matches and claim motives are financial.
Boxing bout off as public sentiment blocks Johnson Wells clash
Promoters cancel the Johnson Wells bout in London planned for October amid a rising anti fight mood. Governor Dix pushes repeal of Crawley boxing law as debate grows over race and sport. England’s boxing scene faces a crisis if controversy ends the sport’s presence.
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London
Bombardier Wells
Jacek Johnson
England
Jack Johnson
Governor Dix
News York
Oon
Tohnson
Peter Jackson
First Real Football of Year at Stadium
The Cambridge stadium hosted the season’s first football practice as Coach Haugston led the varsity and substitutes through an hour of scrimmage. The first squad scored four touchdowns and a field goal, with Graustein scoring three times for the subs. A game with Bates is planned for Saturday at the stadium, followed by a second team vs varsity substitutes to gauge crowd and conditions.
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Cambridge
Haugston
Stadium
Pierce
O'Brien
Maguire
Graustein
Bates
Haughton
W. M. Eitlock
Yale Stars Return as Freshmen Arrive at College
New Haven Sept 24 Yale reports the last of its returning football stars among freshmen. Russell Cooney joins Carroll Cooney as a leading candidate at guard or centre. Wolfe has joined the army and sails to the Philippines. Ends shortage persists while Walter Camp Jr hospitalizes. Billy Howe and Perry show new promise for the season with Harvey Harbison restricted to tackle duties.
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New Haven
Russell Cooney
Yale
Carroll Cooney
Wolfe
Philippines
Warren
Walter Camp, Jr
Billy Howe
Boston
Perry
Holy Cross
Harbison
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