Willard to Meet Fulton in Cleveland Ring
New York dispatch reports promoter Matt Hinkel seeks a high class title bout for James J Willard in Cleveland and wants Fulton as the opponent. Fulton plans to box Cowell early next month, with a potential bid on Madison Square Garden for the bout.
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Harvard seeks new baseball coach amid candidate list
Boston December 31 Harvard athletics officials weigh a long list of candidates for the baseball coaching vacancy. Names repeatedly mentioned include Harvard alumni and Boston professionals. Bill Sweeney may stay, with hesitation from Harvard about possible conflicts of interest. Tenney’s Newark link ends as he becomes a free agent, and several other potential coaches are discussed amid affiliations questions.
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Frank Chance Involved In On Field Fight Incident
The narrative recounts Frank Chance and Cubs players clashing with Lew Richie and an infielder outside a New York hotel. Chance intervened amid a brawl as players exchanged blows, the manager remaining entangled and spectators pressing in before officials blocked entry.
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Champion Wilde May Visit America To Fight Lee
New York dispatch reports Timmy Wilde world flyweight champion plans to visit the United States to promote a title bout. Wilde is set to clash with Tancy Lee, the only man to defeat him, before commencing his American tour. Lee is described as a clever boxer who will test the champion’s reach.
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Baseball and football notes from regional clubs spark rumors
Howie Haker draws interest from New London and Providence in the International League with bridges to Bridgeport. Sol Metzger may take charge of Colgate football next season, replacing Larry Bankart who may retire or coach at Dartmouth. Meenan of Danbury sparks crowd reaction as a 6 foot 4 center, while Walter Camp All American selections boost football interest nationwide. Carl Sawyer moves to the movies after a season of coaching antics.
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Minnesota
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Olphant
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Latie
Penn Boys Take Brief Practice on New Mexico Field
Beb Folwell led Penn’s football squad in a brief workout at Santa Fe depot area after arriving 24 hours late for the Pasadena New Year’s Day clash with Oregon. Clem Urquhart missed practice, infected toe slowing his readiness, with Al Crane stepping in at left end as Folwell weighs Crane as Urquhart’s potential replacement. The team planned to reach Pasadena this afternoon if no further delays occur.
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Binzen Advances in Junior Indoor Tennis Championship
New York December 27 Fordham College holder Binzen won his opening match in the Junior National Indoor Tennis Championship at Seventh Regiment Armory. He defeated his two opponents with ease, moving into the second round against W. W. Hastings as the event kicked off yesterday.
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Ridgefield Player Bowed to Champion in Straight Sets
Ridgefield school athlete fell 6-0 6-1 to the champion, then in the next round defeated James F. Ryan of Christian Brothers Academy 6-1 6-0.
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Recruiting Rube Marquard and the Canadian enlistment tale
Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Rube Marquard and his vaudeville partner Blossom Seeley toured Toronto where a recruiting sergeant challenged his loyalty. Marquard clarified he had signed with Brooklyn a year earlier and refused to don a non existent uniform. He noted his choice of facing Wagner and Zimmerman at home.
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Six Day Winners Share Record $5000 Prize
New York December 27 The six day bicycle race ended Saturday at Madison Square Garden. Prize money totaled about $17000 across fourteen teams. Egg and Dupuy led with $5000, Root and Madden earned $2000, McNamara and Spears $2000, Kaiser and Cameron $1000, Hill and Qrobach $600, Walthour and De Baeres $400, with $5000 shared as bonuses among others. Grenda recovered from injuries and is about. Carman sustained a broken rib and collarbone but expected to recover soon. next race planned in Chicago with most riders likely to enter.
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Mahan predicts tough Oregon test for Penn in Pasadena
Addie Mahan, former Harvard star now back from California coaching, said Oregon will be hard for Pennsylvania at Pasadena on New Year’s Day. He praised Oregon’s large, older backfield, forward passing and line smashes, noting the team hustles and that Penn may face a surprise. He hinted he is currently out of work and has heard rumors of a Columbia offer only through newspapers.
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Chapman in Demand as Clubs Seek Cleveland Star Shortstop
Ray Chapman, once seen as top American League shortstop, faced tough luck in 1914. Bill Wambsganss excelled in his absence, prompting manager Fohl to keep Chapman and Wambsganss together. At a league meeting, several clubs showed willingness to trade for Chapman, but Fohl rejected offers, valuing Chapman's abilities and the established infield.
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Darcy Refuses 15000 to Fight Gibbons in New York
New York December 27 Darcy refuses to fight Mike Gibbons for 15000 on Feb 16 with one third gross privileges. Promoter Dominick Tortorich offered the purse and gate estimate totaling about 50000. Darcy says there is not enough money and negotiations end, with broader context about promoters and forthcoming bouts.
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Mike Gibbons
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Dominick ‘Tortorich
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Darcy
Gibbons
Dominick Tortorich
Pitchers Dominate Hitters In Major League Baseball
Chicago reports show pitchers gaining control with more no hit games and fewer hits allowed versus last season. Several top hurlers like Hughes Foster Bush and Leonard pitched no hit efforts, while national league feats include Tom Hughes and others. The season sees nine or ten such performances and a shift toward robust mound defenses.
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Darcy's Leaving Australia Sparks Global Sensation
New York reports boxer Les Darcy, famed worldwide, vanishes from Australia prompting wild rumors. A Snowy Baker letter describes sport seething, with whispers of pirate kidnappings and a demanded ransom as Darcy’s whereabouts remain unknown.
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Giants pre-season plans include Lobert in Cuba and Middleton deal
Hans Lobert of the Giants spends winter in Cuba practicing with Emilio Palmero's Cuban jam and expects to join the Giants next spring in Marlin. McGraw will retain him while golfer affairs unfold. Jim Middleton, newly signed from Louisville after a bidding war, is praised as a steal with a sharp curve ball. Capt. Huston and writers visit Bover Hall, Ga for Monday night testing.
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Swenson Narrowly Tops York With Lone Effort
Walter Swenson carried the Inter-States clash at Colonial Hall, scoring 12 of the Blue Ribbon’s 27 points as New York managed only 14. Teammate Tieckman aided, but the Ribbons won 27 to 14, sealing a hold on first place and signaling a league shakeup next season.
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Beckman
Bridgeport
Bransfield Named National League Umpire
Iadelphi Dec. 27 Were yesterday that Bransfield who served as first baseman for the Phillies years ago had been appointed an umpire in the National League by President John Ner. He is known as a close friend of the game and is expected to be a success in handling games. Bransfield is forceful without being arbitrary and not easily excited.
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Cleveland Recruit Cost Texas Magnate Only One Season Pas
A sprawling, error filled reminiscence recounts baseball figures and trades from early American leagues. It mentions Hopper, Bresnahan, Kinsella, a San Antonio pitcher drafted for 1200 dollars, and anecdotes about a railroad engineer’s pass request and a manager Pat Newman. The piece weaves names like Mexico, Chicago Amelia League, Bomarton, and Lee Poh with a muddled history of pitchers and attempts to connect events across years.
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Pat Newman
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