Harvard Football Pioneers Credited For Crimson Success
New York Dec. 16 Harvard’s football supremacy noted this year as Reggie Brown Leo Daly and Lt Charles Daly cited for strategic impact. Brown and Leary praised for coaching influence shaping Harvard’s 1901 to 1915 era, while Daly’s scouting and playcalling underpinned Crimson victories against Yale and Princeton.
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New York
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Leoh
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Pad Cosoh
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Genim
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Haughene
Ozeie Brown
Ote
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Bill Reta
Tule
Pgs
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Yale Ee
Local boxing card features Kunz vs Collins in sixth round upset
South Norwalk fans saw lightweight champion Kunz stop Willie Collins of Newburgh in the sixth round after Collins failed to land meaningful blows. The semi final between New Haven’s Fre e and Stamford’s Joe Dillo electrified the crowd with a toe to toe bout, while Brin ghowed advantage in the cleaner room as the fight progressed.
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Battling Bank
Willie Collins
Newburgh
Kuinz
Lemon
Norwalk
Collins
Free of
New Haven
Joe Dillo
Stamford
Polya
Brin
Dilisa
Champion Wrestler Joe Stecher Maps Out Strenuous Schedule
Chicago report notes champion heavyweight wrestler Joe Stecher from Dodge City Nebraska outlining a heavy season. He plans to wrestle notable opponents nationwide and visit major cities to test his skill, starting with a quick victory over Charles Cutler and aiming for a possible finish bout with Strangler Lewis in Omaha.
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Joe Stecher
Chicago
J Stecher
H Heavyweightrestler
Dodge City
Neb
Josephus
Née
Charles Cutler
National League Owners Propose Bleacher and Salary Cuts
At a Waldorf Astoria meeting the National League outlined sweeping retrenchment. Bleacher seats, including 25-cent spots, would rise to 50 cents or higher, with a gradual phase out. Salaries facing reductions for players with inflated pay in recent years, while top performers remain protected. A revamped World Series payout plan and a new minor league draft method were also discussed, with decisions deferred to future meetings.
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Waldorf-Astoria
Vallarke
New York
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Charles H. Bbberg
Lea
August Herrmann
Tener
Commission For
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Pekaico
Charles Hubbets
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Lot
Mr. Ebbet
Salaries Cut Prompt League Magnates Cry For Saner Terms
American League owners meeting in Chicago announce a salary reduction plan as war contracts end. Prominent figures from the Yankees Athletics and Red Sox depart for the east after expressing satisfaction with the move and with cap on World Series admissions. Debate continues over NL pricing for grandstand seats versus AL rates.
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Magetes
Jacob Ruppert
Til" Huston
Harry Sparrow
Yankees
Benjamin Shibe
Connie Mack
Athletics
H. H. Frazee
Hugh Ward
Boston
National League
Willard Offered $30,000 to Fight Gunboat Smith
New York reports Jim Buckley offers Jess Willard a $30 000 guarantee to meet Gunboat Smith at the Clermont Rink in Brooklyn Buckley wired Tom Jones for a reply and would place the money in a bank if Willard accepts The plan stems from a previous San Francisco 20 round loss Smith handed Willard years ago Buckley owns half the Clermont club awaiting renovations to seat 8000 spectators
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New York
Jess Wilard
Jim Buckley
Jim
Jess
Gunboat Smith
Clermont Rink
Brooklyn
Willard
Buckley
Tom Jones
Seaman
San Francisco
Smith
Gunner
Clermont Club
Brooklyn Fans Face Possible Post pennant attendances
Brooklyn writers warn that winning the pennant may hurt attendance at Ebbets Field next season. Despite a tight NL race and a first place run through May, fans paid high prices and showed little midweek turnout, raising questions about support if the Superbas win again in 1917.
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National League
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Ebbets
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Rice
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Braves
Ebbets’ Field
Washington
Brooklyn Een
Leonard May Box in Havana Chance for Lightweight Title
New York promoter Billy Gibson reports a New York syndicate with Havana ties seeks to match Leonard the New York lightweight against Freddie Welsh in Havana. Prolonged talks push for a signed bout before year’s start. Leonard’s broken left hand delays his return until January. promoters expect purses up to 385000 or 40000.
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New York
Enny
Leonard
Havana
Cuba
Freddie Welsh
Billy Gibson
Gibson
Welsh
Chick Simler
Gilbert Gallant
Bobby Vaughn
Joe Rivers
Gaffney Would Buy Brooklyn Club Echoes of Trades
New York dispatch notes National League clubs swapping hands around Peacock Alley. James Gaffney states he would buy only Brooklyn if possible, while Mrs. H. H. R. Britton laments constant public sale talk. Frank Hedges and others chase Cardinal, Browns and Cubs moves as Miller Huggins leaves with no deal.
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Peacock Alley
James Gaffney
E Braves
Pirates
Gaffney
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Robert Lee Hedges
Browns
Cardinals
H. H. R. Britton
Harry Sinclair
Federal League
Chicago
Philadelphia
al Demagree
Cubs
Jimmy Lavender
Pat Moran
Tennis players brace against new amateur rule sparks Pacific Coast clash
Pacific Coast players led by Johnston McLoughlin Bundy and Strachan vow to defend amateur status amid a new rule classifying sporting goods sellers as professionals. The debate influences national league plans and box office bets as management debates improved guarantees and star power.
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Johnston
Maurice Ly
McLoughlin
Tom Bundy
Billy Strachan
Joe Tinker May Head Columbus as Club Manager
Chicago reports Joe Tinker, removed Cub manager, likely to take the reins of the Columbus American Association club. Negotiations are whispered that Columbus would serve as a farm for surplus Cub talent and help develop players for future seasons.
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Columbus
Chicago
Cub
Columbus American Association
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Jimmy O'Hagen Defeats Dick Nelson In Harlem Bout
In New York Jimmy O'Hagen won a ten round decision over veteran Dick Nelson at Harlem 8 S. c. Nelson, aging and less vigorous, pressed early but O'Hagen used defense and speed to control the fight. Nelson had a solid punch but failed to draw close. Also noted, the American Relief Committee raised 13,814 dollars for German widows and orphans, plus 1,000,000 from Chicago.
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Dick” Nelson
Jimmy O'Hagen
Youngser
Harlem
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O'Hagen
Albany Stepper
American Relief Committee
Germany
Chicago
State boxing champions headline Liberty A C show December 21
Scrapper Kunz defends lightweight title against Hud Palmer in a 12 round main event at the Casino. Also signed are Young McAuliffe vs Eddie Coulon in a 12 round bout and Al Ketchel challenging Frank Conifrey in another 12 round affair. Tickets on sale amid brisk demand with Terry Lee refereeing and Frank Braithwaite announcing.
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Hud Palmer
Liberty A.C
Palmer
Kunz
Pope
Young McAuliffe
Eddie Coulon
Coulon
Johnny Howard
Howard
McAuliffe
al Ketchel
Frank Conifrey
New York
Soccer Tomorrow If Weather Permits
If weather allows, local teams will play in the Nations Cup at Meadows. The British Americans face Bridgeport Citys in the second round with a 2 30 kickoff. Bridgeport Rangers travel to New Haven for a state league match. a win could move locals to second place.
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Bridgeport Rangers
New Haven
New Haven Boys
Mitchell Hopes To Build Strong Cubs Team In Chicago
New Chicago Cubs manager Fred Mitchell vows to craft a strong pitching staff around Tiny Jim Vaughn and a solid infield of Saler Doyle Worthman Zeider. He refrains from promising a 1917 pennant and says he will not make trades until he reviews the roster.
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Fred Mitchell
Chicago Cubs
Waldorf-Astoria
Boston Braves
Mitchell
Chicago
Cubs
Jim” Vaughn
Yankees
Vaughn
Jim
Saler
Doyle
Worthman
Zeider
Mann
Rone
Lurich Sues Promoter Over Wrestling Receipts
George Lurich filed a summons and complaint in New York for $5,831.20 against promoter Samuel Rachman over a wrestling tournament at the Manhattan Opera House last year. Lurich seeks payment for his services in a bout series versus Joe Stecher and the Marvel, and a share of receipts.
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George Lina
Samuel Rachman
Manhattan
Opa
Lurich
Bagi Garden
Joe Stecher
The
Marvel
Sporting Chatter and Ring Gossip in One Page
A rambled column blends boxing and sports cinema with mentions of Joe Walcott, Jose Capablanca, and others. Commentary muses on willpower, fame, and Belgium in Baltimore, alongside NCAA rules and a college baseball student losing amateur status for work in a jewelry store.
Ring Battle Anniversary Recalled From 1809 Covent Garden Riot
An old note recalls how nobles used pugilists as bodyguards and peacekeepers during London’s 1809 Covent Garden Theatre riots. Dutch Sam led a boxer corps to quell disorder after a riot over high prices, ending with a night of clashes and a subsequent peace treaty. There will be no midnight in Paris on Christmas Eve.
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London
Playhouse
Theatre Tranagement
Sam
Paris
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