Cannin denies selling Red Sox as rumors spread
Boston reports claim Joseph J Kanich may dispose of the Red Sox to new owners. Kanich denies selling the club, saying there is no basis for the rumor and he aims to win more pennants. He also notes no plan to retire from baseball duties.
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New York
Boston Red Sox
Joseph J. Kanich
Theo
Tannin
Berton
Therbury
Grote
Lonmini
Finch
Inmoyus
Rasahown Se Stas Tae
Imost
Weiles
Ringside Sproeversary Chronology of 19th Century Bouts
The record recounts early ring battles and notable fighters. Levine and Tereund draw. Demon scorns defeats in featherweight division. Leviene faces weight class challenges, deters Falcott in 12 rounds, and a match with Great Choyast is noted. Tom Sharkey reportedly wins on foul in San Francisco. Betty Davis clocks Spatreas in Berlin.
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Leviene
Falcott
Sen Beendons
Trigh-Ameri
Betty Dovis
Spatreas
Bertin
Germany
Harvard Yale 1914 grid film to be shown and saved
Harvard plans to preserve a complete reel of the 1914 Harvard Yale football game showing the 36 to 0 Crimson victory, the bowl crowd, and victory celebrations. Cambridge buyers seek the full film for display in the trophy room and future generations. Earlier reels include early Penn State game footage.
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Crimson
Harvard
New Haven
Cambridge
Vals
E . Collegsium
Uli Todie
Penn State
Frechied Fitzs Historic Defeat and Era of Heavyweights
An 1830s San Francisco era boxing chronicle recalls Frechied Fitzs first defeat to Sharkey on a disputed foul, the ensuing era of Jim Corbett and Billy Sharkey battles, and the rising heavyweight scene with notable fights and gate figures. It frames Fitzs string of victories, the Sharkey rivalry, and public reaction to the outcomes and title implications.
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Hobert
Wis
Fitz
Fa Bob
Mut Bose Beaver
Sitet
Wes
Core Bett
Sharkey
Corps Bett
Dee Chesnein
Australia
Jim Hall
Hall
New Cileans
Don Cresdon
Crescent City
File
Langtry
Texcarly
Ruby Robert
Tom
Wyatt Harp
Qpenly
Jim
Carson City
Simmons
Ate Cuney
Fits
San Francisco
Jim Corsett
Jeff
McCarty Cleans Up Tony Keller Easily
New York December 2 Tom McCarty cousin of the late Luther McCarty easily defeated Terry Keller a heavyweight from California in ten rounds at Brown's Gymnasium. McCarty weighed 181 Keller 1752. McCarty dominated most rounds despite a four bail left arm handicap which may have saved Keller from knockout.
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New York
Tom McCarty
Luther McCarty
Terry Keller
California
Brown's Gymnasium
McCarty
Keller
West
Brontana
Dia McCarty
Ketler
Three Offers For Bridgeport Baseball Franchise Fight
Secretary Heddy reports three offers for the Bridgeport Base Ball Club with two suitors local and one from New York. The owner, Freeman, prefers a Bridgeport buyer if possible, and details list bidders Ray Collins and others tied to major teams. Trade chatter includes Dreyfuss, Konetchy, and a looming National League meeting as clubs scramble for leverage before spring drills.
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Warner
Heddyeclares
New York
Freeman
Holy Name Boys Organize City Basketball League
The Holy Name Societies of city parishes move to form a basketball league with St Charles Holy Name Society appointing John F Moran as athletic committee chair. St Mary St Augustine and others expected to join. games likely on Mondays and Thursdays at St Marys and St Charles halls. Jack Moran Frankie DonSean Bob Christy and Gorge Hooper, former St Josephs players from 1910, are eyeing spots.
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St. Charles
Join I Hope
Alresiy
St Mary's
St Charles' Halls
Jesuke
Golental Hall
Flory Name
John K. Moran
Orchard
Jack Moran
Firink Donsean
Bob Christy
Gorge Hooper
St Joseph's
Baints
Fleming Defeats Al McCoy In Ten Round Bout
In Albany on December 2, Al McCoy of New York was decisively beaten by Wild Bill Fleming of Maine in a ten round bout at the Knickerbocker Athletic Club reopening. Fleming showed superior skill and control throughout the fast contest, McCoy fighting smart but unable to threaten Fleming. McCoy appeared to struggle in the final round.
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Albany
al McCoy
New York
Wid
al Fleming
Maine
Knickerbocker Athletic Club
Fleming
McCoy
Brickley Denies Desire for Harvard Coaching Post
Charley Brickley, Harvard captain, denied plans to coach next year at Western College or any other school. He stated he intends to enter business in New York after graduation and unlikely to remain in football unless needed by Harvard for a short time. Reports linked Iowa Agricultural College offering a coaching post, but Brickley’s firm business plans end such speculation. Also notes W. Reiss of Wee hawker died by his own action following his wife's divorce.
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Harvard
Caach
Western College
Brickley
New York
Cambridge
Iowa Agricultural College
Ames
Iowa
Troy Team Edges Ribbons In Narrow Basketball Win
The Troy five defeated the Blue Ribbons 72 to 62 as Troy pulled ahead late in the final period. Corrigan and Daniels led Troy with key baskets while Beckenman and Leonard contributed, though Swenson's absence and Stow’s unavailability were noted. The Ribbons, led by Reich of New York replacing Stow, fought valiantly but could not sustain a late rally.
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Wagner
Troy
Bobby Stow
Yale
Swenson
New York
Reich
Stow
Langhant
Reaxey Roach
Beckmen
Leonard
Wallum
Corrigan
Daniels
Trey
Sorrey
Reloty
Esas S Beckman
Leonmsrda
Ssie- Nrasoty FF
de Vane
Som Harvey
Pe Corrigan
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Hare Decides to Leave Penn Football Board
Philadelphia Dec 2 Ty Hare famed Penn football star and longtime chair of the university football committee declined re election to the Athletic Board. He said he can no longer devote time to university football as his business commitments demand his energies. Coach George Smocks offered no excuses for the past season and urged better arrangements for next year.
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Philadephia
Penn
Raxton Hare
University of Pennsylvania
Athletic Board of Directors
Pennsylvania
Hare
Univerity
Mr.Hare
George Smoks
Harvard Penn dating rumor and schedule shifts
New York reports Harvard has offered a date next season to Pennsylvania as Harvard moves to drop Brown from the slate. The 1905 Penn Harvard game ended 12 to 6 for Penn, and Harvard’s streaky stance signals potential changes for future schedules with Penn and Dartmouth.
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Pennsylvania
Dartmouth
Princeton
Washinston and
Jefferson
Tigers
University of Pitwevarsa
Illinois
Chicago
Washington and Jefferson-Rutgers
Polo Grounds
Million Paid for Football But Public Can't Tell Players
New Haven reports reveal about one million dollars funded Yale, Harvard and Princeton football programs. The piece argues the public finances most of college football and deserves transparency on how funds fund players and games. It notes numbering players at Princeton and public interest in Army Navy games and calls for universities to match public support with visible accountability.
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Annex
New Haven
Yale
Harry Walter
New York American
Los Angeles
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Princeton
Alaoe
Mit
Union Business College Seeks Basketball Game
The Union Business College basketball team seeks a game for next Monday evening. The Presbyterians or Bridgeport Boys Club are preferred opponents. Call Mitchell at 4205. J Borden Herriman, a retired New York banker, died in Washington.
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Presbyterians
Bridgeport Boys’ Club
Mitchell
J. Borden Herriman
New York
Wastington
Fleming of Wash and J Protested in Pittsburgh
Pitt graduate manager Karl E. Chigly accuses Fleming of Washington and Jefferson College of four years of varsity football and says he would block a game against Pitt next year. The dispute centers on whether Fleming can face Pitt, with the possibility of Westminster College considered for next season.
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Picniue
Afd
Fereon
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W. J
Karl E. Chigly
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Fleming
Pitt
Pittehurch Ae O
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Ifa
Lafayutta
Johany Spiegeleer
Washington
Jeftereon
Murphy
Wo J
OuEbe
Fir
Uitt
Westminster College
Depp
Michigan Agsien
Westminster
de Mae
Glenn Waener
Pennsylvania
Good Sports Heroes in War Timelines and Racing Fields
Ambiguous excerpts describe athletes and officers linked to wartime deeds, noting football stars, cavalry riders, and cyclists praised for valor. References mention Paris gridiron figures, a Perpignan feather star, and Belgian army links, with scattered notes on racing crews and a machine gun guard.
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Thu Myrs- Deanner
France
Gristroy
Flanders
Rasse
MMS Almas
Aupusting Jouve
Feather Star
Perpisnan
Ana
Auauats
Troceestier
Tromemalner
Dore
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Alen
Jiuala Crane
Lanerilie
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Altkireh
Condit
Rin
Wrestles
Gan
Belle Aned
Peor
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