Alexander’s alibi for losing World Series
In a January Baseball Magazine feature Grover Cleveland Alexander explains why his nerves and shoulder strain hampered his pitching in the World Series. He recalls a tough matchup with Cheney and the critical ninth inning against Lewis, lamenting his subpar form and the personal disappointment of 1915.
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Gilman Named Harvard Football Captain in 1910
Joseph Ather ton Gilman of Honolulu was unanimously elected captain of Harvard football. The 23 year old left tackle, 6 feet 1 inch, 181 pounds, prepared at Exeter and entered Harvard with the class of 1914. Gilman was an All American contender and noted swimmer and oarsman.
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Dundee defeats Matt Wells in twelve round New Haven bout
Johnny Dundee of New York won the decision over Matt Wells after twelve rounds at Italian Riverside A. C. in New Haven. Referee Dave Pitegerale's ruling pleased the Italian crowd of about 500, as Dundee dominated with skill and countering while Wells pressured.
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Boxing Card Grows With New Preliminary Match
Due to a sellout crowd expected for Monday’s Casino boxing show the Emblem A C adds a preliminary bout Battling Kunz of South Norwalk faces Willie Condon of the Acorn A C in a four round affair Kunz has shown well here Condon is a clever fighter Recently Kunz drew Frankie Mack in Norwalk Young McAuliffe and Kid Ghetto prepare for a ten round bout Red Allen and Tommy Shea of New Haven appear in a round prelim Gilbert Gallant trains in Chelsea Mass for a 15 round encounter with Harry Pierce Pierce’s manager Martin Julian notes that Pierce and Gallant will clash in a featured bout
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Jim Rice of Columbia One of the Greatest of Rowing Coaches
New York reports a heated debate over Jim Rice at Columbia University. Critics say Rice develops strong crews and keeps Columbia competitive in intercollegiate regattas at Poughkeepsie, while others claim he discourages some candidates.
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Washington Glee Club and Remington Arms clash over title
The Washington Glee Club at New Haven refuses to play off the tie with Remington Arms citing eligibility and venue issues. Manager Cohen and Healy dispute substitutes amid season injuries. Arms may claim the title given stronger schedule, while New Haven police bar the game at home and transfer offers fail. George Smith of Stamford's interstate team to play for Blue Ribbons against New York Nationals next Tuesday.
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Football and boxing notes from early 20th century era
Reports cover Yale football leadership choices with Harvard players backing Joe Gilman as captain. Pennsylvanians oppose football faction, eye Bob Folwell or Bill Shovenback to lead next season. Boxing match in Bridgeport features Gallant vs Pierce with potential postfight signings and Brooklyn ties. Also mentions Sandy Pier moving to Brooklyn Federals and Yale’s 28 October game against Washington & Jefferson.
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Rensselaer Expects Good Hockey Season
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute opens its hockey season with on ice practices and a large roster. Over 33 men are out, nine lettermen return, with West Point seen as the strongest foe. The schedule lists games at Troy against Williams College Amherst and others through January. There is also a note criticizing Sunday school compensation.
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Baker Denies He Will Play With Chicago
Philadelphia story reports Frank Baker denying any deal with the Chicago White Sox. He says he has not spoken to any Sox representative and prefers to play in the American League, possibly with the New York club, on terms he deems fair. Baker says he may retire unless his terms are met and hints at playing independent ball midweek if needed. Connie Mack also says he knows nothing about a Baker-Chicago deal.
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Les Darcey to Fight Willard in New Year Plan
San Francisco reports Jack JiLearns has taken management of Les Darcey the Australian middleweight and will bring him to the United States early next spring. Darcey meets Eddie McGoorty in Sydney December 26 and Kearns plans Darcey bouts against Mike Gibbons and then Jess Willard if he agrees to defend the title.
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Eleven Teams Racked In Six Day Race Duel At Madison Square Garden
Eleven teams hold a tie for the lead in the six day race at Madison Square Garden as the event nears its close. The Sullis Anderson pair trails by six laps amid jammed stands and eager bettors. Fans cheer as riders push to surpass the 1914 mark, while Eaton Madden and others vie for the $1,500 prize with New York spectators watching closely.
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Hopkins Declines to Buy Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Dec 11 Ben Johnson president of the American League may be forced to return to Cleveland as Ben Hopkins declines to join in ownership of the Indians Hopkins cites time demands from other business interests and a lack of ability to devote required attention to the venture Johnson left Cleveland yesterday implying a possible return within days, and the league must seek another investor.
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Princeton Team Has Best Outlook for Next Season
Princeton shows the strongest prospective football squad for 1916 among four eastern universities, with coach Speedy Rush assembling varsity and substitute material. The article notes losses at Princeton, Cornell, Harvard, and Yale and compares scoring implications, while also covering World Series pitchers and intercollegiate rowing plans for 1916, plus a new Cornell gridiron sport and league-wide baseball issues.
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Trinity Man Favors Summer Baseball Eligibility Change
Henry Perkins of Trinity College urged Yale Daily News readers to allow students to play summer baseball for money if they remain bona fide students. He argues current rules are too harsh and encourage hypocrisy, supports modifying eligibility to permit participation with professional leagues while preserving amateur status.
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Bridgeport City to Face Farr Alpacas in Cup Round
Bridgeport City sorcer team meets Farr Alpacas of Holyoke tomorrow afternoon at the Afro How e r in the National Cho er Cup second round. Ferpmetels returns after a seven week layoff with Waite set to replace Griffin on the right.
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