Gamp to Retire as Football Rules Maker
New Haven reports Walter Camp of Yale will submit an All American team as his final act on the intercollegiate rules committee. Camp, long a leading authority in gridiron football, retires after 27 years as a member. The piece recalls early games in New Haven and Camp’s pivotal role in changes from 1897 onward.
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New Haven
Dec
Walter Camp
Yale
Walter
Camp
Harvard
Princeton
Columbia to Skip 1916 Schedule Uncertain Opponents
Official word hints Columbia will not play West Point or Brown in 1916. Unofficial statements suggest the committee will select games, delaying football decisions until late September. Miller, the star quarterback, remains a talked about figure as the calendar moves toward opening practice.
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Columbia
West Point
BROWN
West Paint Af
Met“han
Miller
Blue Ribbons Face Stamford Tomorrow in Inter League Test
The Blue Ribbons travel to meet Stamford tomorrow night as they seek redemption. Stamford’s Smith and Dreyfuss loom as the visitors’ top threats while Norman tops the Ribbons’ defense. Walter Swenson returns to challenge Norman, and Oliveta and All-Stars headline the preliminary game with tip at 8:20.
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Stamford
Colonial Hall
Smith and Dreyfuss
Norman
Walter Swenson
Stamfords
Oliveta and
East and West School Boy Teams Break Even
Three intersectional scholastic football games were played Saturday. East and West Schoolboy teams tied on results and total scores. Matches included Hamilton Institute defeating Hast Aurora High 33 to 13 in Beverly, Beverly High losing to De Paul Academy 30 to 0 in Chicago, and Central and Everett Highs drawing in Detroit.
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Alleghanias
Wuahington Park
Brooklyn
Hamilton Institute
Aurora High School
Beverly
Mass
Beverly High School
de Paul Academy
Chicago
Detroit
Central
Everett
Sieh
Pierce Arrives to Prep for Boxing Show Bout
Harry Pierce arrived to scout a training camp for the 15 round bout with Gilbert Gallant at the Elm A. C. show on December 13. He may train in Stratford or at the Acorn A. C. Gallant is a hard hitter and could catch Pierce off guard. The card also features Young McAuliffe versus Kid Ghetto in a ten round bout, with McAuliffe already training as Ghetto works in New York.
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Harry Pierce
Gilbert Gallant
Emblem A. C
Stratford
Acorn A. C
Brooklyn
Gallant
Pierce
Young McAuliffe
Kid Ghetto
New York
McAuliffe
Ghetto
Yale Boys Hear Harry Legore to Be Reinstated
New Haven Conn December 1 6 Prof R M Corwin chairman of Yale athletic committee reported results of joint eligibility committees from Yale Harvard and Princeton meeting in New York They adopted provisional rules to be reviewed by all three boards and held annual meetings The committee indicated one ruling will cover the case of Harry Legore and other players The Yale campus outlook on reinstatement prospects for Legore Pumpelly Easton Shett Milburn is bright
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New Haven
Conn
R. M. Corwin
Yale Athletic Committee
Yale
Harvard
Princeton
Yale Club
New York
In Athletics
In— Athletic
Harry Legore
Spencer Pumpelly
William, Easton
Robert Hhett
Arthur Milburn
Corwin
Bridgeport City Triumph Over Rangers in 3 1 0 win
Bridgeport City defeated the Bridgeport Rangers 3 1 0 at Avon Park. City stars Austin and Fildes led the offense as Rangers played the first ten minutes with nine men. First half ended with City up 3 0. Rangers scored one in the second. Referee J Booth. linesmen A C Hoge and H Roffmean.
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Avon Park
Bridgeport City
Bridgeport Rangers
Rangers
Austin and
Fildes
City Boys
CITY
Calis
Alexander Leads National Boxmen In Seasons Work
New York reports John A. Heydler compiles league statistics showing Grover Cleveland Alexander tops the NL in earned runs per nine innings with 1.22 in 49 games and 376 innings. Toney, Al Mamaux, Pfeffer, Hughes, Kandlehner, Tesreau and others follow in the top 10, with Christy Mathewson and several Giants listed among pitchers.
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New York
John A. Heydler
National League
Grover Cleveland Alexander
Phillies
Moundsman
Tmaan
Felders
Toney
Cincinnati
Alexander
Tomey
al Mamaux
Pittsburgh
Pfeffer
Brooklyn
Hughes
Boston
Kandlehner
Jeff Tesreau
Giants
Humphries
Ragan
Dell
Christy Mathewson
Tesreau
Perritt
Stroud
Benton
Schauer
Ritter
Schupp
Anniversary Of Ring Battles Across Two Centuries
Anniversaries recount Hew Pearce defeating Jem Belcher in 18 rounds near Doncaster to claim the English championship a bout praised for fierce skill and power. Belcher loses an eye, retires, and Hew Pearce unseats foes including Gully and Spray but never defends the title. Also notes Mysterious Billy Smith beating Joe Walcott in 20 rounds in New York and 1907 Jack Blackburn KOing George Gunther in Philadelphia.
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Hew Pearce
Jem Belcher
Doncaster
Eng
England
Humphries
Mendoa
Gully
Gregson
Belcher
Elias Spray
Billy Smith
Joe Walcott
New York
Jack Blackburn
George Gunther
Philadelphia
Arms Eleven and Glees in Drawn Battle
A record crowd at New Field Park watched the Remington Arms and Washington Glees of New Haven in a scoreless draw. The game halted in the fourth period as fans overwhelmed the field. discipline was fragile with no scoring until late in the game. The Glees showed stronger defense while Arms had bursts of offense, but neither side could finish drives. Nagle caught a late pass for the Glees guard, and standout players included Moose Miller, Clyde Waters, and Cahill for the Glees, with O'Reilly and Eddie Reilly among Arms contributors. Officials: Lawlor, Roantree, Hull.
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Wagner
Newfield Park
Remington Arms
Washington Glees
New Haven
Glees
Johnny Nagle
Armes
Moshier
O'Reilly
Eddie Reilly
Unk Seeley
Flanagan
Meack
Rosenpanny
Drowne
Howie Baker
Moose Miller
Clyde* Waters
Johnny
Nagle
Cahill
FF. Stuhlmann
Washington
Baker
Plura Malone
Richardson
L. T. Mancene
McCormack
LG McLoughlin
I.s
Laronze
C. Miller
Ances . Flanagan
Kearns
F. Stuhiman Waters
Q. B. Quinn
Seeley, Baker
L. H
Harvard Backfield Stars for Next Football Season Preview
Harvard plans a strong backfield for 1916 with Casey and Emwright among returning backs. The team loses Mahan but gains depth, and observers deem Harvard’s backfield material stronger than last year. Separate notes mention Chicago convention funds and unrelated garment news.
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Harvard
Baseball Talk by Gene McCann in Uncertain Season
Gene McCann former Bridgeport manager visiting the city talks uncertain prospects for resurrecting the Eastern Association next season. He weighs combining with New England leagues and notes Massachusetts cities as options if Bridgeport New London and Pittsfield owners agree. He may return to New London but his contract has expired.
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Wagener
Gene McCann
Bridgeport
Massachusetts
New London
Pittsfield
Powers to Acquire Newark Fed Franchise in Syndicate Plan
New York Dec. 6 reports indicate Newark Federal League Club would be transferred from Harry Sinclair to Pat Powers and Newark businessmen as Powers joins the Newark Club partial ownership. The move aims to clear Sinclair from Newark while enabling ownership of the New York Federals.
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New York
Newark Federal League
Harry Sinclair
Pat Powers
Newark
Powers
Sinclair
Federal League
Chicago
Manhattan Island
James A. Gilmore
Gilmore
New York Federals
Kid Williams to Defend Bantam Title in Burns Bout
New Orleans December 6 Kid Williams bantamweight champion defends his title in a two round bout at Tulane Athletic Club arena. His opponent Frankie Burns of Jersey City is regarded as the strongest challenger in the country. Both weighed in at 118 pounds, training here three weeks, with Williams the betting favorite at 6 to 5 despite Burns strong local support.
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New Orleans
Tulans Athletic Club
Kid Williams
Campion
Bantams
Johnny Coulon
Los Angeles
Frankie Burns
Jersey City
N. J
Baltimore Lad
Aining
Williams
Burns
B H S Boys Lose But Girls Five Win
The B H S basketball team fell to the Rovers at Colonial Hall on Saturday 32 to 30 after overtime. Bump led B H S, Thompson starred for the Rovers. The B H S girls defeated Long Hill 13 to 7, with a tight first half ending 4 to 4 and the local girls pulling away in the second period. Fires destroyed Howland House in Chester New Hampshire causing $15000 loss, twelve guests escaped.
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The
Rovers
Colonial Hall
Bump
Thompson
Long Hill
Howland
Chester
N. H
Amend College Rules To Prevent Further Scandal
New York December six an announcement was made after the Yale club session of representatives from Yale Harvard and Princeton that a complete understanding was reached on a new set of athletic rules. The rules aim to prevent a recurrence of the Yale scandal from last season and will be submitted to each college athletic association for acceptance or rejection. The session was held in secrecy and details were not disclosed.
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New York
Yale
Harvard
Princeton
Athletic Association
le Gore
May Hold White and Welsh Bout in Mexican Town
New York reports promoter Jimmy Coffroth pursues a Welsh versus White boxing bout in Tia Juana across the border from San Diego. A New Year's program includes Art Smith’s aeroplane display at 11 a.m., horse races at 2 p.m., and Welsh versus White at 9 p.m. The piece also notes snowfall in northern New York reaching two inches in some areas.
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Mexican Town
New York
Jimmy Coffroth
Los Angeles
Yim
Tila Juana
San Diego
Cal
Coffroth
Art Smith
Tia Juana
Smith
New York State
Riders Begin on Long Six Day Journey
New York December 6 crowds witnessed 17 world class bicycle teams start the six day race at Madison Square Garden. Private detectives will eject roughs and intoxicated spectators to keep the event orderly as riders begin a grueling track trek with assurances of strict penalties for foul riding.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Fred Hill
Reggie Maramara
Percy Lawrence
Worthington Mitten
Noman Anderson
Gus Wohlrab
Bobby Walthour
Vets
Charles Piercey
Peter Drobach
Eddie Madden
Newark
Vincenzo Madonna
Joe Fogler
Rudolph Rudis- Russo
Alfred Halstead
California
Victor Linart
Belgium
Georges Seres
France
KR. &. Kelsey
Alfred Smith
Sun
Tm 17
At & pRew
Capt. Robert Loraine Hero of Air and Stage Career
Captain Robert Loraine of the British Royal Flying Corps, decorated for bravery, renowned actor on English and American stages, served as a military aviator since the war began. He received the Military Cross for a victory over a German ibatross biplane, after a battle starting at 3 000 feet, forcing the enemy to ground. Loraine’s career spans South Africa theater service, London debuts in The Prisoner of Zenda, and later roles in New York and across America.
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Robert Loraine
Royal Flying Corps
Loraine
Terror Firma
South Africa
Ersori
Henry Loraine
Moiallione Teagedian
Provinces
London
Tony Bi
Zenda
James Ire
Drur Lane
America
Knickerbocker
New York
Taft Speaks at Yale scholars club meeting
Charles Taft son of former president Taft William Y Campbell and John Varga of Yale spoke at the Right Living club meeting conducted by Physical Director John Ti Brook after the afternoon session at the YMCA.
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Charles Taft
Presdent Taft
William Y. Camppell
John Varga
Yale University
M. C
Right Living Club
John Ti. Brook
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Rangers. Healy
Austin
R. Forward
Satterwaite
A. Butterworth
Francis
Griffin
L. Forward
Grifin
Taggart
J. Booth
A. C. Hoge
H. Robfmean
Grim
Mayne
John Beck
Rintoul
Japp
Grantland Rice
New York‘ ‘Tribune
Crimson
Mahan
Casey
Exeter
Emwright
Lyford Brothers
East Side
West Fonds Union
Gene M’cann
Bob Folwell
Washington and Jefferson
Pennsylvania
Folwell
Dr. Williams
Bill Hoenback
Penn
Quakers
Yale Hockey Management
J. Hornfeck
Hobey Baker
Cornell
al Sharpe
Jim Gaffney
Boston Braves
FED
Taft
RJ. Reynolds Tobacco CO
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