Cornell Wot to Allow Sharpe to Return to Yale
Cornell athletic authorities announced that the three coaches who have led the team the past four seasons will again direct the eleven next fall. G. Kent, Cornell athletic manager, said no Yale request for Dr. Sharpe’s release would be considered and denied any such possibility.
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Masked Marvel Fights Aberg for International Title
In New York on December 17 the Masked Marvel wrestled Alex Aberg, world Graeco Roman champion, in a 20 minute bout at the International Ring. The bout featured the French 92 pound Colosse, Edward Delivak falling to Colosse’s weight.
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Masked Marvel
Alex Aberg
le Colodse
Edward Delivak
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Reich stops McClusky in third round title
New York wire reports Reich, former amateur heavyweight champion, fought McCluskey of New Jersey at Pioneer Sporting Club. After a furnace of lefts rights and upper cuts, referee Feyed halted the ten round bout in the third session as McCluskey was dazed and unable to continue.
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Pioneer Sporting Club
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Arms Co League ends alley tourney at Congress Alleys
The Remington Arms Company league concluded its alley tournament by defeating Flechenstein's team in a roll off at Congress Alleys. A post-season series starts January at 7:30, pitting winning teams from Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday leagues in a tiered knockout to decide the championship with a trophy awarded to the winning team for Remington Arms.
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Congress Street
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Remington Arms Company
Summer Ball Evil Hinders College Amateur Rules
The Boston Herald notes college athletic authorities face difficulty in adjusting rules for summer base and related amateur issues. It discusses how student players work at summer jobs yet may still threaten amateur status, with colleges debating how to fairly disqualify or permit participation.
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Hobey Baker Shines in Hockey with St Nick's
Hobey Baker, former Princeton football and hockey captain, stars for the St Nicholas Ice Hockey Club. He dazzles against Canada, leading to a 6 to 2 victory over the Canadian Allstars in Montreal with all around play and scoring influence.
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New York
Hobey Baker
Princeton
St Nicholas
Rogers
Canada
Aiteur
Montreal
Bob Bulis
Baseball Moguls Meet For Final Peace
New York December reports detail Barney Dreyfuss returning from Chicago with a pledge of peace between organized and independent baseball. Officials from the National and American leagues plus Federal and International leagues convened in New York to end the war and possibly reorganize the sport.
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Barney Dreyfuss
Pittsburgh Nationals
Frrom
Amérieague
Chicago
American League
Jamies A Gilmore
Harry F. Sinclair
Oklahoma
Newark
Charles Weeghman
Philip Ball
St. Louis
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Penn Students Threaten Football Support Over Hollenbach Omission
Incensed undergraduates at the University of Pennsylvania demand an explanation from the board of directors after William Hollenback was not named to the football committee despite his election to the Athletic association board by a record vote. They threaten to withdraw undergraduate support if their grievance is not addressed, viewing the move as a loss of input on football policy.
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William Hollen
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Astern
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O'Rourk
Boxing Card Set for Casino Christmas Afternoon Show
A Boxing Day card at the Casino on Christmas afternoon features Bud Palmer vs Young Bosse in the main bout arranged by matchmaker Ducky Holmes. Semifinalist Al Ketchel faces Willie Condon, with Willie McLean meeting Jerome Hennessey as another principal bout, promising fast action and sharp exchanges.
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Young Bosse
al Ketchel
Willie Condon
Acorn A. C
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Acorn
Ketchel
Willie McLean
Jerome Hennessey
New York
Huggins to Lose Job If Felder Jones Manages St Louis
In St Louis, Philp Ball notes he will keep Felder Jones as manager if he enters Organized Baseball. Ball calls Jones one of the greatest, claiming he will secure a winner. With plans to buy the Cardinals under a peace plan, Miller Huggins risks losing his job as manager in 1914.
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Anniversary notes from historic ring battles 1897 clash
In 1897 Kid McCoy defeated Dan Creedon in 15 rounds at Long Island City to claim the middleweight title as Creedon challenged for the world middleweight crown. The bout drew heavy wagering with over 100000 dollars at stake. Creedon, Australian former champion, fought hard but McCoy prevailed in the later rounds.
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Long Island City
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Ruby Robert
Corbett
Créedoh
Pacific Coast
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Joe Choynski
Tommy Tracey
Creedon
Carner
Tommy West
Doc Payne
Sam Austin
Jos Choynski
Billy Woods
San Francisco
Kauff May Play With Giants When Peace Is Decided
Rumor at Waldorf today says Harry Hempstead may sell the Giants to Sinclair if a favorable offer emerges and peace with the Federal and other leagues allows 全 McGraw eyes Benny Kauff as a potential Giant signee amid talks of a strong outfield with Burns returning.
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Waldorf-Astoria
Harry N. Hempstead
Giants
Sinclair
Hempstead
Mr. Sinclair
John J. McGraw
Waldorf
McGraw
Benny Kauff
Brooklyn
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Polo Grounds
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Jose K. Tener
National League
National Commission
George Burns
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Coffey to meet Moran in New York on January 7
Frank Moran and Jim Coffey signed articles for a 10 round bout on January 7, 1916 at Madison Square Garden. Ike Dorgan, Moran's manager, sought a $10,000 purse guarantee from Wellman’s syndicate for a Twenty-second Engineers Armory event. When the forfeit failed, Garden authorization was granted to settle at the Garden with promiscuous percent of receipts.
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Frank Moran
Jim Coffey
Madison Square
Dorgan
Jamies Johnston
Garden
Johnston
Moran to Retire From Six Day Race Competition
Jimmy Moran announces retirement from cycle racing citing inability to keep up with the grinds. The veteran rider, respected in six day events, notes a creditable showing last week in the Garden with partner Bobby Walthour. Moran is a Boston business man not reliant on racing for income and may pursue promotion efforts in business again, as he did with Nat Butler and L. B. Bowen to revive the sport at Vailsburg Park.
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Garden
Bobby Walthour
Jimmy
Boston
Nat Butler
L. B. Bowen
Vailsburge Park
St John’s win streak in Holy Name League beat St Charles
St John’s beat St Charles 32 20 with Creevy and Gartland starring while Horkheimer led St Charles. In the second game St Marys edged Sacred Hearts 22 21 with Snyder and Whalen strong for St Marys and Kenny for Sacred Hearts.
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Contract row and trades shuffle through baseball clubs
The piece discusses how contract jumpers may be banned to the International League while others return to the fold. It notes Marsans, Hal Chase, and Lee Magee as violators and cites Eastern association bids, January deadlines, and potential circuit plans. It also covers Red Sox purchasing catcher Agnew, banquets, tryouts, and Willard bout hopes.
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Marsans
Hal Chase
Lee Magee
Rifle Tournament Grips Arms Works Rivalry Grows
Interest in the rifle tournament at the Arms plant runs high as teams clash. Hutchinson and Algrum lead their squads with workers from receiving and shipping or other departments aiding their efforts. Veteran marksmen such as Lawin Ellingham Nordbury Carpenter Dunn H J Smith and Breunig are central to the competing sides with scores promising a tighter contest. Last night Team No 3 Allgrum posted strong marks against rivals as details of the matches emerge.
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Algrum
Yale Committee Seeks Football Coach Candidates
New York Dec 17 The Yale Athletic Association committee failed to select a coach candidate after a meeting at the University Club. Vance C McCormick said no decision yet and noted the committee will likely recommend more than one man for the position.
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Yale Athletic Association
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Callahan Named to Lead Pirates
Pittsburgh announces James J. Callahan former Chicago White Sox manager will lead the Pirates NL club, succeeding Fred Clarke who resigned. Reports confirm Callahan’s appointment amid Los Angeles club trade talk and family objections over moving to the Pacific Coast.
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B. H. S. Five Faces Yale Independents in Showdown
B. H. S. quintet meets Yale Independents as Ansonia fans expect a faster game. Former B. B. S. players on Yale may challenge Mausser Green’s squad which hasn't lost to out of towners this year. Preliminary features include the Commercials and a Victoria Orchestra march along with Col. William B. Van Wiek directing funeral plans in his will.
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