Telegram Misleading Nicholls Signals Navy Quarterback
Annapolis Md Dec 2 News from the Naval Academy indicates Nicholls quarterback received a telegram before the Army Navy game in New York claiming his father was gravely ill and he should return home. Nicholls doubted its authenticity and played, later learning the telegram was not meant for him and was delivered by error. Navy authorities investigate possible misdelivery amid suspected betting tampering.
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Eastern teams vs Western play in Harvard Yale game
Paul G. B Bartelme, UM graduate director of athletics, returned from the West and commented on Harvard Yale. He suggested eastern champions would struggle against Western teams with Michigan style diversity and open play. He noted Harvard and Michigan rely on different forms and that Western play emphasizes speed and unpredictability. The Cambridge game appeared slow with many deliberations and few plays.
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Hurlingham Club defies with polo challenge to America
London dispatch reports the Hurlingham Club has sent a challenge to the American Polo Association for the 1914 American International Polo Cup. Lord Ashby St Ledgers backs the team, planning eight players and a large pony stud to Madrid for practice and selection. Contenders include Captains Neterrete Lockett Tomkinson Bail on Grenfell and Paimes.
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Remington Yosts to Meet Torringtons in CT Title Game
Connecticut football title duel set for Saturday at Torrington. Remington Yosts and Torringtons arrange conference today with managers Keenan and Scanlon, contracts and forfeits to be posted. Torringtons captained by Hogan, brother of Yale star Jim Hogan, with a strong season record. Remington Yosts to include Baker Lavery and Mosher.
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Mayor Opens Basketball Season With Bridgeport Contest
Mayor Wilson will throw the first ball tonight as the All Bridgeports face the Knickerbockers of New York at Colonial Hall. Emmet Beardsley and Chief Snyder strengthen Bridgeport, game at 8:30 with no prelim. Dancing to Spieidel’s orchestra follows as crowds gather.
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Army and Navy Game Brutalities Stir Washington Protest
Washington officials condemn the Army Navy football clash as brutal and commercialized. They favor returning the game to alternating sites at West Point and Annapolis to curb rough play and preserve spirit. President Wilson and his party have noted the rough conduct and may file a complaint with Army Navy officials next week.
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Yale Rowing Coach Selection Delayed
Captain Denegre stated no announcement on the Yale crew coach for next year will be made until late next week. The rowing committee has met in New York and will issue an official report later. Ten Eyck of Syracuse has declined offers and signed a five year contract with his current employers.
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Three Men Still Entombed In Mine In Cripple Creek
Cripple Creek Colorado December 2 two of five men entombed in the Golden Cycle Mine following a cave in have been rescued unharmed. The fates of the remaining three are unknown as the slide continues to shift complicating rescue efforts. The men identified include Frank M Woods son of a Colorado Springs mining man Samuel Sorenson of Cripple Creek and Patrick Kevany of Goldfield Nevada.
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Remington Yosts Likely 10 Play Annex Decemeber 4
By Wagner. The Remington Yosts may meet the Annex team of New Haven on December 14 at Lighthouse Point if negotiations with Torrington fail. The clash promises a high quality battle, with both sides pursuing arrangements for a Yost Field visit next Sunday.
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Ketcham Names All Eastern Eleven Football Team
Yale captain Henry Ketcham announced an All Eastern eleven featuring Brown, Navy at left guard. Mahan and Brickley in the backfield. five Harvard players, two Army, one Dartmouth and one Navy. Alex Wilson and Marting are Yale’s only selections. The backfield pairings of Mahan and Brickley are widely praised by critics. Wilson’s move to halfback surprises Yale followers.
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Cornell Students Celebrate Triumph at Ithaca Parade
Ithaca N Y December 2 Four thousand Cornell students held a mass meeting and led a victory parade after the Thanksgiving win over Pennsylvania Captain Munns credited the win to student unity Howard Fritz, a Philadelphia native who scored all three touchdowns, announced his goal to help Cornell beat Penn. Track coach Jack Moakley predicted the story would be turning point.
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Cornell Athletes Poised to Dominate If Spirit Lasts
Point in athletics at Cornell signals the Red and White on the verge of supremacy across sports. Dan Reed and Ray Vanorman, the Cornell football tutors, say their ambition has been gratified. Head Coach Al Sharpe was not in town.
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Fultz Chosen to Lead Federal League President of Federal League elected
Pittsburgh Dec 2 Dave Fultz leader of the baseball Players Fraternity was elected president of the Federal League at a Chicago meeting. His three year contract carries 7000 first year 8000 second year and 9000 third year. Christy Mathewson named to succeed him as head of the organization. Official announcement delayed pending disputes between players and existing major league clubs.
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Taft to Speak at National Housing Conference
Cincinnati will host the third annual National Housing Conference starting tomorrow and running through the week. Delegates have begun arriving and former President Taft is slated to give a speech during the event. 2000 new woolens advertised by Lxf ord Bros. on East Side and West End.
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Pirates Anxious to Make Trades
Pittsburgh December 2 Pref Claris the Pirate leader will attend the National League meeting in New York next week and talk with anyone who listens He intends to ship outfielders Mike Mitchell and Chief Wilson and infielder Cosy Dolan The target appears to be some of McGraws Giants talent Clarke wintering at Wheffield Kansas will report to Barney Dreyfuss Monday morning and the meeting will begin then
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