Amateur Football Bearcats Meet Flynn's Bulldogs For City Title
Snyder's Bearcats report for practice at the usual place as they prepare to meet Flynn's Bulldogs for the 756 lb city championship at Yellow Mill Park with a 2:30 kickoff. Yellow Mills also prep for their Sunday game at Wheeler's lot under Clarence Gerry, with practice Thursday night and all players urged to report.
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Bearcats
Flynn
Bulldogs
Yellow Mill Park
M. Snyder
Yellow Mills
Wheeler's Lot
Clarence (Buub
Gerry
Oakland
Conroy
McCarty to Box Palzer on New Year’s Day
Missouri heavyweight Lester McCarty, after a decisive win over Jim Flynn, advances to a New Year’s Day bout with Palzer in the heavyweight elimination contest. Promoter McCarey arranged the match, hoping the winner will emerge as the era’s top contender.
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M’carty
Palzer
Lesses
Lasther Mc Carty
Missouri
Iaeeab Sa
Jim Flynn
ES McCarty
McCarey
Gunboat Smith Knocks Harry Wuest Out in Two Minutes
Gunboat Smith of California stopped Harry Wuest of Cincinnati in two minutes last night at the Fairmount. Smith landed a solid right to the jaw, Wuest went down hard, rose briefly, but was unable to guard himself as the referee halted the bout before a follow up blow.
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California
Harry Wuest
Cin
Fairmount A
Harry
Wuest
Billy Joh
Jon
Pugilistic Dates Highlight Long Sets and Draws
A curation of boxing anniversaries runs from 1887 to 1911, noting draws and decisions. Notable bouts include Mike Madden versus Jack Grant in Wak Inz England, Ike Weir versus Tommy Warren in Minneapolis, and Ketchel’s 20 round knockout in San Francisco.
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Mike Madden
Jack Grant
Wakimz
England
Bates
Ike Weir
Tommy Warren
Minneapolis
Ray Bronson
Mickey Ford
Indianapolis
Stanley Ketchel
Joe Thomas
San Francisco
Jack Britton
Ray Tempie
Memphis
Battling Hurley
Cy Smith
New York
al Morris
al Williers
Cleveland
Mike Gibbons
Perren
Kid Williams Beats French Champion Ledoux in Bout
Philadelphia reports Kid Williams featherweight champion of the South defeated French champion Ledoux in a hard bout late night. Williams pressed Ledoux in the third round as the finish neared, turning the tide before the referee’s call.
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Kid Williams
Champ Ledoux
Philadelphia
Kid Willams
South
Brooke Not 10 Coach Penn Team
Philadelphia December report on the University of Pennsylvania football coach situation. Swarthmore coach George Brooke rejected Penns offer of ten thousand dollars a season to coach Penn and said he would stay at Swarthmore. Rumors cite two competing explanations including a possible Penn offer, or trustees withdrawal, as the real reason for Brooke remaining with Swarthmore.
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Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
George Brooke
Swarthmore
Penn
Brooke
More
Frank O'Rourke
Bridgeort
Elizabeth
Jerseyburg
Yosts
Pennsylvania
O’rourke
Keenan
O'Rourke
McCormick
Yost Field
Torrington
Yost
Thomaston
Six Day Bicycle Race Marked by Foul Riding and Glass
New York December 12 half a dozen spills marked the six day bicycle race early today the worst caused by foul riding by Grenda the Australian. Later Fogler and Brocco were badly bruised and Brocco was so enraged that bottles were thrown at the Australian. Riders suspended while broken glass was swept up. At 7 o'clock the score listed multiple paired teams totaling 1557 miles and 6 laps with Suter brothers and Carmen and Loftes at 1557 miles 8 laps. At 9 o'clock leaders remained tied with 1602 miles and 3 laps recorded as Loftes and Carmen and the Suter brothers trailed by 2 laps. Previous record stood at 1593 miles 9 laps.
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New York
Grenda
Fogler
Brocco
Kramer
Moran
Pye
Perchiot
Egg
Root
Hehir
Loftes
Carmen
Suter Brothers
Harvard and Yale to Meet in Hockey Series in Boston
Harvard and Yale will play a three game hockey series this season with two in Boston and one in New York at St. Nick’s rink. Dates include February 1 and Washington's Birthday night February 22 with a New York game on a date between Boston matches. Last season Harvard won two of three against Yale, taking the deciding Boston finale 4 to 2.
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Yale
Harvard
New York City
Washington
New York
New Haven
Crimson
Boston Arena
Brooklawn A C to Meet Columbia A C in City Championship Clash
Brooklawn A C faces Columbia A C in the annual battle at New Field Park Saturday afternoon for a side bet of 100 dollars and the right to face the Tigers for the city championship. Leo Cunningham of Brooklawn headlines the lineup as a fleet right half back, with Captain Graham leading Brooklawn and Captain Cody guiding Columbia. Kickoff is at 2 30 P M after practice and rest, with a four quarter game and strong ticket demand expected from local fans.
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Columbia A. C
Brooklawn A. C
Leo Cunningham
Brickley
Brooklawn
Bridgeport
Tigers
Cody
Columbias
Graham
Brooklawns
Major League Trade Sends Tinker to Cincinnati
A massive deal at the Waldorf Astoria in New York links Cincinnati, Chicago, and New York as Joe Tinker goes to Cincinnati to manage. Chicago acquires Tinker and other players, while Cincinnati sends Corridon and others to Chicago. Chance may join the Yankees as manager under terms arranged by Herrmann with league waivers and freelancing status.
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Waldorf-Astoria
New York
Hermann
Cincinnati
Murphy
Chicago
Johnny Evers
Cubs
Joe Tinker
Frank Farrell
Yankees
Herrmann
Frank Chance
Cub
Mr. Farrell
Cincinnatti
Grover Loudermilk
St. Louis
Louisville
Chapman
Topeka
Mike Mitchell
Humphries
Phelan
Kniseley
Corridon
Detroit
Tinker
Evers Ie
al. Bridwell
Boston
Bridwell
Giants
McGraw
Ten
Withinker
Reds
Chance
McCann Signs Outfielders and Infielder for 1913
Manager McCann announced securing several players at New York meetings. He plans an entirely new outfield for 1913 and has signed infielder Salter, who trialed with the Boston Nationals last spring. Jack Warner secured the youngster for Bridgeport, a Staten Island lad who Lopez says will make good.
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Waener
McCann
New York
Peacock Alley
Waldorf-Astoria
Salter
Boston Nationals
Jack Warner
Bridgeport
Saier
Staten Island
Warner
Pieper
Lawrence
New England League
Patriots
Lowell
Massachusetts
Britton's Manager Roasts McFarland in Boxing Showcase
Sporting Editor notes Jack Britton wins two bouts in 24 hours, stops Billy Bennett the Ireland lightweight champ and beats Frank Loughery in six rounds. Britton proves speed and power, knocking out Young Saylor and Eddie Murphy, while Packey McFarland pushes for repeat clashes with Welsh.
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Jack Briton
Billy Bennett
Ireland
Frank Loughery
Philadelphia
Britton
Young Saylor
Eddie Murphy
Packey McFarland
Jack Britton
Packey
Freddie Welsh
Ike McFarland
Welsh
Fred Idle Welsh
Willie Ritchie
Britton and McFarland hailed as capable opponents for boxing
A reader letters praises Jack Britton for delivering value in the ring and urges a bout with champion Packey McFarland. The writer argues such a match would restore public confidence in boxing by providing a strong, competitive fight. dan morgan signs off.
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Jack Britton
Dan
Packey McFarland
Britton
McFarland
Madison Square Garden
Morgan
Lemon Picker
Jambe
Packey
Only Boat Pugilistic Encounter Shapes 25th Anniversary
The article recalls what may be the only boxing match under London Prize Ring rules held off Long Island Sound. Jack Dempsey and Johnnie Reagan fought in a sand beach ring as dawn broke, with water splashing around them and both sides soaked by eight rounds. Dempsey finished despite injuries. Reagan faded, sparking weeks of recovery.
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Jack Dempsey
Johnnie Reagan
Dempsey
New York
Long Island Sound
Moon
Reagan
Hobby Baker Chosen Captain of Princeton Football Team
H A H Baker 21, of Manayunk Pa, won election as Princeton captain for next year. A standout right halfback and Huskies star, he starred in Dartmouth game with an eighty yard run. He also captains the Tiger hockey team and played freshman baseball. He prepared at St Pauls Concord NH.
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Princeton
N. J
H. A. H. Baker
Hoby
Manayunk
Capt. Pendleton
Thies
Vansity
Bowling brief notes ants and Giants matchup
A compact bowling item mentions ants, two and one scores for Reus, and a Giants reference amid Farmer Want Ads phrasing.
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Reus
Buck O Brien May Be Traded Soon
Chicago December 12 James McAleer president of the Boston Red Sox says he may trade Buck O'Brien the former mover pitcher if he can obtain sufficient inducement. President Navin believes Sam Crawford will remain in Detroit next season in outfield and not Chicago. Summers prayed after twenty rounds. his conduct in victory and prayer showed simple faith and honesty.
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Glendora
Cal
James R. McAleer
Boston Red Sox
Highlanders
Cub
Arthur Irwin
The
Chicago
James McAleer
McAleer
Buck O’brien
Navin
Sam Crawford
Detroit
Summers Prayed in Ring Before Victory Over Burns
Johnny Summers, England's welterweight champion, retained Lord Lonsdale's belt by defeating Syd Burns at the National Sporting Club. Just before the bout he knelt in his corner, bowed his head, and made the sign of the cross, then charged in with fierce speed.
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Summers
Ore Dence
Dames
London
Johnny Summers
England
Lord Lonsdale
Syd Burns
National Sporting Club
B. H. 5 Opens Basketball Season Saturday
The local high school starts the 1612 18 basketball season Saturday hosting University School at the M. C. A. Prospects look good with three returners and candidates for the other two positions. A preliminary game features the school second team versus M. A. Independents. First game at 2 15 and gate at 3. Capt. Cosgrave right forward Banks Ervin left forward Murphy center Begg right guard DeWitt Swain left guard.
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Capt
Cosgrave
Banks Ervin
Murphy
Begg
DeWitt
Swain
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