Wilson of Yale Game From Exeter
Yale football captain Guin cea D. Wilson honors Exeter lineage with a history of athletic training. The 1915 leader follows 1908’s Robert Burch. four brothers spread to Princeton and Yale, with the youngest in Exeter and Exeter’s Tad Jones era end stories.
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Leach Cross Beats Phil Bloom In Narrow Victory
Leach Cross defeated Phil Bloom in a tightly contested boxing bout with Cross controlling rounds two three four seven and eight while bloom had the edge in one five nine and ten both fighters weighed 187 pounds and appeared in good condition William Rockhill, former American envoy to Russia, died in Honolulu.
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Sale of Eddie Collins Arouses Philadelphia Rooters
Philadelphia fans react to Connie Mack confirming Eddie Collins was sold to the White Sox. Details of money remain undisclosed amid reports of a $50,000 or higher sum. Critics blame Mack for star salaries and poor support from the public, while Collins’s future with Chicago and possible managerial duties are discussed.
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Caldwell says Yanks cannot retain him after trade
Ray Caldwell, former star pitcher for the New York Americans, insists he will not return to the American League if traded to the Athletics. He will stay with Buffalo for the next three seasons, noting his contract with New York expired and he is content with Buffalo. He doubts Buffalo’s rivals can prevent a pennant win and comments on the impact of Plank and Bender leaving the Athletics, especially for relief pitching.
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Boxing War Time Showdowns Highlight London Ring Night
London boxing fans saw a London National Sporting Club show headlined by Jimmy Wilde defeating Young Symonds in a 15 round eliminator for the vacant 112 lb title with Wilde poised to meet Tancy Lee next. Curley reports signing Jack Johnson for a bout with Jess Willard, while Ledoux’s fate remains unclear amid scarce battlefield news. The Moran Wells match is off due to rheumatism, and Jim Sullivan eyes another title bid after military service.
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Cornell Secures Sharpe to Coach Five Years More
Ithaca N Y Dec The Cornell Athletic association confirms that Dr Albert H Sharpe will coach Cornell football basketball and baseball for the next five years The move ends speculation of his departure Sharpe’s current three year pact expires after the coming basketball season His teams achieved notable success including a Penn upset in year two and a strong showing this season It is likely assistants Dan Reed and Hay Van Orman will receive contracts
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Acorn A G T To Put On Smoker Card Tomorrow
The fourth winter season event at Acorn A C club rooms features five four round bouts with no intermission. Freddie Bosse returns after two years to face a fresh challenge, Artie Handy teams with Kid Dorkin, and Battling Kuntz meets Teddy Hubbs in the star bout of the evening. Young Fox versus Eddie Kelly and K O Moran versus Tom Hawthorne complete the slate along with additional entertainment for fans.
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Ring Battle Anniversaries Highlight Early 1900s -->
Anniversary notes recount 1904 Milwaukee draw between Charlie Neary and Kid Goodman, both rising lightweight contenders born in Milwaukee and Odessa respectively. It mentions a later Chelsea decision, Neary's 10 round draw with Freddie Welsh, and lists other notable foes like Kid McPartland, Battling Nelson, and Aurelio Herrera. 1906 Johnny Conlon's win over Jarranic Moran in Chicago precedes 1911 Clabby Smith 20 round draw in Sydney, and 1912 Ketchel defeating Larson in Saskatoon.
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Gladstone Administration Marks First Premier Rise
The first Gladstone ministry formed forty six years ago today marking Gladstone’s debut as British premier. Over the forty six years since, Conservatives held power twenty three years and 100 days, Liberals twenty two years and 262 days, leaving honors roughly even. Disraeli defeat preceded Gladstone’s Irish Church disestablishment stance. he later won Greenwich after losing South Lancashire.
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Will Connie Mack Pilot Yankee Club
New York in December reports Connie Mack of the Athletics likely to become Yankees manager next season. If Mack moves, Ira Thomas would take over. The shift could restore New York’s baseball center status, boost patronage, and deter Federal League expansion. Mack’s development of young players could renew the Yankees’ success and stabilize the sport in the city.
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Ribbons Edge Yonkers in Overtime Thriller
Eddie Leonard scores the deciding basket in overtime as the Blue Ribbons overcome Yonkers 24 to 22 after a see saw game. Beckman racks five field goals and four fouls, while Yonkers guard Swenson and forward Fuller lead a tight, low scoring contest amid miscues from both sides.
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Mesapi Girls to Be Guests of Miss Elinker Tonight
The Mesapi Campfire girls of the First Baptist church, led by Miss Elizabeth Spencer, will meet at the Bridgeport Protective Association headquarters, 591 Myrtle Avenue, at 7 PM this evening as guests of Miss Julia Klinker.
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Annex Trying to Sign Players to Defeat Yosts
Captain Stuhlman of the Annex plans to lead the team at Yost field next Sunday noon to face the Remington-Yosts for the state cups. Stuhlman, hurt last Saturday, will be ready. Moriarty, the college tackle, joins the Annex, with manager Spillane lining up several college stars. A special train will bring Annex rooters to the city.
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Yale Crew and Penn to Race April 3 on Schuylkill
Yale and the University of Pennsylvania will contest a mile and a half race on the Schuylkill in Philadelphia on April 3. Yale will enter both first and second crews as preparation for Harvard, continuing a 26 year gap since Yale last faced Penn on the water. The race will test the coaching contrast of brothers Guy Nickalls at Yale and Vivian Nickalls at Penn.
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Eighth Anniversary of George Dixon Ring Return
The article recalls George Dixon, a Nova Scotian boxing pioneer, and his rise from a sixteen year old bantamweight to world featherweight champion. It notes his notable victories over Wallace, Willis, and Skelly, his decline, poverty, and death within three years after a late career, and marks the eighth anniversary of his last ring appearance.
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Kraenzlein May Become Penn Trainer
Philadelphia December 9 A shakeup looms in University of Pennsylvania football management for next season with a new football committee to be named after the athletic association election on December 1. Z Truxton Hare resigns from the committee, a competent trainer is deemed essential, Dr A Kraenzlein and Harry Tuthill are the leading candidates. Kraenzlein, under contract with German Olympic athletes, has coached Mercury, Michigan, and Penn teams and could assist with track work as well.
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Federal leader recalls discovering Rube Marquard on lots
Buffalo Enquirer reports an interview with Carroll, Federal club business manager, recounting how he discovered left handed pitcher Rube Marquard as a young player. He describes Marquard’s early trials with Canton and Indianapolis, his breakout with the Hoosiers, and the impact of his performance on potential Federal league signings. A closing line notes Norton & Taunton Railway Co. stock fire destroying car barns.
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