Harvard Eyes Expansion Of Open End At Stadium
Harvard officials debate closing the stadium open end to raise capacity beyond 60 000 for Yale games. Some favor permanent cement stands to match the main structure, while others prefer keeping the horseshoe and temporary wooden seats.
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New York Feds Bay erank Baker Will Join Them
New York feds Bay erank Baker, known as the Trappe home run hitter, will wear a New York uniform next season. A conference was held in Wilmington with Huston Donovan and Baker, but an agreement was not reached and the club considers Baker’s signature unlikely for now.
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Dundee Triumphs Over Bloom in New York Bout
Johnny Dundee, the New York lightweight, defeated Phil Bloom of Brooklyn in a return engagement at the Pioneer Sporting Club. Bloom started strong but Dundee wore him down, winning after 720 rounds with decisive fighting and better footwork.
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Max Marston Rated Top Amateur Golfer of Year in New Jersey
Newark, N J December 2 The New Jersey champion Max Marston ranks with golf season leaders after six major wins including the New Jersey championship He nearly clinched the Amateur Championship at Detroit and lost a final match to Gardner in a key Detroit run The powerful Hawthorne Club player is praised for stamina and strategic play in qualifying rounds and final showdowns.
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Willard Fights Fulton in 20 Round New Orleans Show
Boxing news notes Champion Jess Willard matched to face Fred Fulton in a 20 round bout in New Orleans for 22 500. Fulton from Rochester Minnesota weighs 220 pounds with a long reach and 34 knockouts in 38 fights. Washington Gle club fans plan a special train for Remington Arms game at Newfield Park as Arms drill to keep record clean. Other items: Jim McGill eyes big league ownership, Stamford defeats Brooklyn in basketball, Hugh Jennings stays with Detroit, Bill O’Hara joins Royal Naval Air Service, outfielder Jimmy Johnston signs without 10 day clause.
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St Marys and St Johns Win Holy Name Games
Two fast league openers at St Johns hall feature St Johns defeating Sacred Hearts 19 to 10 with Gartland leading scoring and Creevy among top players. In the second game St Marys beat St Charles 22 to 16 as Whalen tops scoring. Joe Waters refereed both contests.
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Victors to Meet Americans Tonight at Bridgeport Club
At the Bridgeport Boys club the Victors prepare to face the Americans a squad of fast local basketball talent The Victors aim to extend their undefeated record as Monarcha versus Barnim Independents opens the evening Then dancing follows with music from the high school orchestra General Goethals told Secretary Garrison it is impossible to estimate when the Panama Canal may reopen
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Charley Barrett May Enter Annapolis from Cornell
Philadelphia reports a rumor that Charley Barrett the Cornell captain and top east quarterback may enter the Naval Academy after graduating next June. If true he would join Charles Daly of Harvard who moved to West Point, potentially continuing football as a Naval Academy cadet. Barrett could represent the Navy during his four years at the academy.
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Yale Players Likely Reinstatement At Upcoming Conference
New Haven Dec 3 The eligibility conference in New York faces Yale rules questions as Yale, Harvard, and Princeton weigh reinstating five baseball players. Prediction favors reinstating the five with Yale voting nay, preserving its stance while foes may grant forbearance.
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Lefty Flynn of Yale Fame Sets Wedding Date This Winter
Yale football star Lefty Flynn engaged to Blanche Palmer of New York City after earlier marriage to Rena Leary ended in divorce. Engagement announced in Syracuse where Flynn summers. no date set, wedding expected this winter. Flynn, famed as Yale’s 1912 football sensation, now rumored to wed on a Colorado ranch.
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Cutler Knocked Senseless by Aberg in Opera House Bout
Charley Cutler was knocked unconscious after being thrown to the floor by world champion Alex Aberg near the 40 minute mark in a wrestling tournament at the Manhattan Opera House. The blow caused his head to strike the floor as the match ended.
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Hughey Jennings May Be New York Federal Manager
Chicago December 3. Hughey Jennings, former Detroit manager, is a leading candidate to manage the New York Federal league club in 1916. Harry F. Sinclair, Newark Federal owner, names Jennings along with Fielder Jones and George Stovall as probable managers. Sinclair predicts a strong New York park site and signals continued Federal opposition to National League merger.
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Welsh to Meet White in Twenty Round World Title Bout
New York reports signing for a championship bout between Freddie Welsh holder and Charney White of Chicago. The 20 round match may occur in California within six weeks with weights set at 135 pounds. Pol lok seeks $15,000 plus 36 percent of gate receipts and rights to moving pictures.
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Brickley Not Wanted As Penn Coach Says Quaker Officials
Philadelphia officials deny a report that Harvard star Charles Brickley was approached to coach the University of Pennsylvania football eleven in 1916. Wharton Sinkler, chairman of the Penn football committee, says only a Pennsylvania graduate is sought and there is no truth to the rumor.
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Carpentier Receives French Military Cross for Bravery
Paris Sergeant Georges Carpentier famed European heavyweight champion, attached to the French aviation corps, awarded the Military Cross for daring reconnaissance in an aero plane. He joined the colors at war’s start, faced shell blasts while in signal service, served as an automobile courier, and joined aviation in May last. His last notable boxing win was over Gunboat Smith on July 1, 1914.
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Ring Bouts and Mahers Irish Supporters Refute Champion Hopes
The piece recalls Peter Maher at Philadelphia two round defeat by a lighter foe ending Irish hopes for a heavyweight champion. It notes subsequent knockouts by Joe Choynski George Gardiner and Jack Munroe, and mentions Kid Carter's series that eroded belief in Maher. It cites Maher’s punching power and a 1896 knockout by Bob Fitzsimmons. It also lists 1887 Willie Moody and 1902 Kid Carter as notable events.
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Kid Williams Seen Slipping In Bantamweight Ring
Johnny Gutenko of Baltimore known as Kid Williams faces questions after a two year run with mixed results. He lost to Pat Moore of Memphis and was stopped by Ukulele Moore of Memphis, fueling talk of a frame up and a possible decline from champion form. Williams, born Copenhagen, rose fast in Baltimore and Vernon title bouts, yet now appears slower and more muscular with doubt about his future as a top bantam.
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British Envoy Sued in Potsdam Court Over Debt
Sir Edward Gosenen, former British Ambassador in Berlin, faced a Potsdam counts court suit for 52 dollars. The American Ambassador settled the bill at the last moment, and the action was withdrawn. Ice-breakers worked to keep Aralangel port open. Princefast University President Hibben said no Pacific student will join Ford peace tour in Europe.
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