Penn Will Win Monday Says Coach Folwell
Pasadena December 29 Bob Folwell coach of the Pennsylvania eleven said the squad would beat Oregon New Year’s Day after traveling 3000 miles to Southern California He noted the team was in good condition and could reproduce the form shown against the Carnegie game He expected a cool day and fast field and said the brothers would not underestimate Oregon Tournament Park and High School Field were set for practice with a crowd of alumni and eager supporters anticipated for the holiday game
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Pasadena
Cal
Bob Folwell
Pennsylvania
Oregon Machine
Oregon
California
Bezdek
Newt
Tourent Park
Tournament Park
Pennsylania
Folwell
Willard's birth date sparks age dispute in boxing tale
The piece argues over Jess Willard's exact age, citing December 29 1887 as his birth and noting counterclaims of 1881. It sketches his Kansas origins, family background, early outdoor life, and initial boxing steps in Oklahoma, including a first bout against Louis Fink.
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Willard
Oklahoma City
Louis Fink
Sapulpa
Tess
Fink
Jess
Zeneth
Darcy Passes Up Liberal Offer for Bout With Gibbons
New York December 28 Les Darcy declines a twenty round showdown with Mike Gibbons for 15000 dollars, turning down a lucrative offer relayed by Billy Roche for Dominick Tortorich. Darcy favors a ten round non decision bout or a safer schedule, citing the larger risk and uncertain pay.
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Les Darcy
Mike Gibbons
New York
Les Darcey
Darcy
Billy Roche
Dominick Tortorich
Tortorich
Darcey
Managers Reject Spitball Ban In Major Leagues
At a National League meeting radicals urged action against the spitball. Managers including Jimmy Callahan of the Pirates and Fred Mitchell of the Cubs argued anti legislation would be unjust. They stressed the spitball is established and essential for many pitchers and urged restraint rather than prohibiting it. They also supported banning other foreign substances while opposing artificial aids.
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Percy D. Haughton
Braves
Jimmy Call‘han
Pirates
Emery Hall
Russell Ford
Fred Mitchell
Cubs
Colgate denies seeking new football coach
Ellery C. Hunt ington Colgate University physical director issued a Hamilton New York statement denying reports that Colgate athletic authorities were considering candidates for the football coach position. The release says no negotiations have occurred and no vacancy exists. It also honors Laurence H Bankart for four years of distinguished coaching and his contribution to clean sportsmanship.
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New York
Ellery C. Huntington
Colgate University
Hamilton
N. Y
Colgate
Schenney
Laurence H. Bankart
Darcy Passes Up Chances to Meet Levinsky
New York December 29 Offers for bouts in this country continued to pour in on Les Darcy the Australian middleweight champion yesterday but he did not give serious attention to any. A Cleveland promoter offered a match with Battling Levinsky at Cleveland through Tex Rickard after assurances from Dan Morgan that Levinsky would box Darcy. Rickard said Darcy would not accept a bout until word on Georges Carpentier’s arrival is settled.
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New York
Les Darcy
Australia
Maitland
Matt Hinkel
Cleveland
Darcy
Battling Levinsky
Tex Rickard
Hinkel
Dan Morgan
Levinsky
Freddie Welsh
Johnny Kilbane
Cedar Point
Georges Carpentier
Europe
Rickard
Carpentier
Fencing Girls Meet Boys at Y M C A Gym
Fencing instructor Robert Grasson alerted his team to a Y M C A meet with a boys squad but was met by a surprise ladies team. A classic bout pitted Eric Rising against Hazel Frey with Donald Waldhaus and Burley facing off in mixed foil. Frey and Waldhaus plan to travel to New York next month for a ladies foil contest. Other bouts occurred as participants exchanged hopes for a future meet.
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Robert Grasson
Eric Rising
Keating Returns To Yankees. Boxing Show Eyes Kunz
Richmond relinquishes Keating and Boone to the New York Americans. Cy Pieh and Blodgett also return to the Yankees. Boxing promoter seeks Kunz as headliner for Jan 11 in city with Marengo and Jennings pursuing a bout. University of Minnesota coach Williams backs current football rules. Urquhart sidelined by infected foot for Penn against Oregon. Mahan notes Oregon players look older than eastern peers. NCCAA discusses prep school payment ethics. Cubs' Evers and Schulte remain in limbo with Braves and Phillies respectively. Kauff projected to near .300 batting as McGraw pushes for team success.
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Waener
Ray Keating
Richmond
Keating
Boone
New York Americans
Sparrow
Yankees
International
American Association
Cy Pieh
Blodgett
Kunt
Sammy Hollis
Kunz
Tommy Marengo
Boston
al Jennings
Marengo
Bud Palmer
Benny Kauff Quietly Quiet on 1917 Prospects
New York reports Benny Kauff has kept silent about his 1917 ability as National League pitchers adapt to his game. Critics note a quieter off season, with last season's swagger faded and fewer excuses offered. He finished 1916 as a markedly improved player, raising expectations for the next campaign.
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New York
Benny Kauff
Benny
Benjamin
Kauff
Offers to Darcy Exceed $250,000 Promoters Claim
New York, Dec. 29 offers to Lew Darcy the Australian boxing champion and world long distance runner have passed the $250,000 mark. Promoters claim total earnings could reach $262,500 with bids continuing to pour in from US financiers and even Utica merchants offering a token sum. Darcy, shown posing for action pictures, displays notable wrist and bicep development as he adapts to American money and the prospect of a lucrative bout circuit.
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New York
Lew Darcy
Tong
John L. Sullivan
Jeff Smith
Darcey
Darey
Tex Rickard
Jin
Gans-Nelson
Jeffries-Johnson
Willard-Moran
Darcy
Sydney
Australia
Manhattan
Les Darey
Andrew Negre
America
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