Former Yale Captains Push Paid Coaches Plan
Yale’s former football captains favor a paid graduate coach system as announced by Capt. Ketcham. Views from notable alumni including Camp, Sanford, Hinkey, and Walter Camp are cited, with opinions on advisory committees and a field coach to teach fundamentals at Yale.
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New Haven
Yale
Ketcham
Yale Daily News
Hew Wheaton
Annapolis
Carl Planders
Faror
Mr. Camp
Poster Sanford
Dr. Bull
L. B. Bigelow
Sina
Sanford
Jesse Spalding
Howard Jones
Camp
Walter Camp
Ee Zoe
Hinkey
Walter Jet
Peleithee Foster
Bowara Jones
Frank Hinkey
Why McCormick Could Not Meet His Manager
A Detroit era reminiscence tells how Harry McCormick, then a college youth on a Providence amateur team, turned down a $12 weekly offer and plane ride to join Murray’s Providence club, saying he had a date that night and could not go.
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M’cormick
New York Press
Billy Sess
Providence
Atlantic City
Harry McCormick
Harry
Murray
Philadelphia
McCormick
Herry
Princeton and Brown Face Weak Baseball Prospects
Princeton and Brown began practice with small squads due to scarce battery material after the loss of Capt Sterrett at the backstop and Lear being ineligible for the season. Greenbaum, last year’s first substitute, and two other top candidates have graduated, leaving little experience from last year’s freshmen. Bil Clark expresses concern as three catchers and four pitchers will train three afternoons weekly until regular practice begins.
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Princeton
Brown
Capt. Sterrett
King” Lear
Greenbaum
Iit
Clark
Red Sox Stand Pat On Team For Next Campaign
Boston reports James R. McAleer, president of the champions, back to Boston to map out the next season after title glory. He denies rumors about departures and confirms Larry Pape will not pitch for Boston in 1910 while deflecting questions on Lajoie’s future, stressing fairness to other clubs. The Red Sox aim to stabilize the roster amid ongoing speculation.
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Boston
James R. McAiecer
Secerroe
Bosat
Gorkline
McAleer
Copley Square
Red Sox
Marsans Won’t Sign. Seeks Higher Reds Salary
Armando Marsans, Cincinnati outfielder, sent a letter to President Herrmann from Havana stating he is not a hold-out but favors full salaries for regulars. He will not sign until a hearing, though Herrmann had offered an $800 raise over last season.
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Havana
Cuba
Armando Marsans
Cincinnati
Herrmann
Frank Bancroft
Reds
Marsans
Mike Murphy to Return as Penn Track Coach in April
Mike Murphy will return to Philadelphia in April to take active charge of the University of Pennsylvania track team. He is resting in Thomasville, Georgia, regaining strength as Tommy Haydock, formerly the quarter miler, leads the Red and Blue athletes in his absence until Murphy’s return.
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Philadelphia, Jan
Mike Murphy
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Thomasville
Tommy Haydock
Major Leagues Notes on Boston Nationals and Players
Boston Nationals under new management aims to escape last place with George Stallings in charge. President Gaffney pledges financial backing for promising youngsters. Carl Cashion of the Washington Senators is honing control at home. Matty is noted for bowling a three cushion game as he eyeing challenges with McGraw. Herzog undergoes nose surgery and motor club fines loom. Cleveland clears six players, including Hendryx Brenner and Kibble, sent to New Orleans, Krapp to Portland, Adams and Hauger released to Toledo.
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Twe
Boston Nationals
George Stallings
Gaffney
Carl Cashion
Washington Senators
Caroling
Cashion
Walter Johnson
Cleveland
First CT League Umpire Shows Nervous Debut in Bridgeport
Umpire Billy Evans recalls a rookie Connecticut League game in Bridgeport. A misplayed pickoff, a runner advancing, and a wild throw led to a scoring error as the rookie umpire feared criticism. The moment underscored how odd incidents can arise when a player attempts to do something odd.
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Billy Evans
Bridgeport
Inien
Holyoke
Boxing Notes From The Ring Past This Date
In 1875 Frank Erne the third light weight champion was born in Switzerland. 1903 Cisrence J Torbes and Kid Herman drew after six rounds in Chicago. 1930 Cyclone Johnny Thompson stopped Maurice Thompson in the 15th round at Ogden Utah. 1908 Johnny Conlon beat Kid Murphy in ten rounds at Peoria Illinois. 1909 Leo Houck and Tommy O Keefe fought a six round draw in Lancaster Pennsylvania. 1903 Tommy Murphy outpointed Frankie Madden in six rounds in New York.
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Frank Erne
Switzerland
Cisrence Jtorbes
Kid Herman Foegst
Chicago
Johnny Thompson
Maurice Thompson
Ogden
Utah
Johnny Conlon
Kid Murphy
Peoria
Leo Houck
Tommy O'Keefe
Lancaster
Tommy Murphy
Frankie Madden
New York
Was Change Only Bluffing Frank Farrell
Chicago reports that Frank Chance may manage the New York Yankees in the American League after all. Farrell met Ban Johnson and discussed Chance's possible return, with rumors of a 320,000 salary and a multi year stock option. Observers in Windy City question whether Chance’s retirement was a bluff to drive a better deal.
Phillies chase Rixeys young pitcher Bill Rixey
Philadelphia on January 8 reports the Phillies seek to sign Bill Rixey, 19, brother of Eppa Rixey. At 6 feet 4 inches and 185 pounds he shifted from second base to pitching and will play for the University of Virginia this year. Manager Dooin aims to secure him for a possible 1914 entry, while Eppa vows to keep his brother in college until graduation.
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Philadelphia
Phillies
Bill Rixey
Eppa Rixey
Bill
University of Virginia
Dooin
Rixey
Eppa
Ban Johnson Confined to Home by Illness
Chicago reports President Ban Johnson of the American League is bedridden with a bad cold. The postponed National Commission meeting in Cincinnati now cannot proceed for several days. Mrs Johnson says the illness is not serious but he will be unable to travel for at least two days. Frank Farrell visited Johnson to extend sympathy, noting the visit had no link to the Chance matter.
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Chicago
National Commission
Cincinnati
Ban Johnson
American League
Johnson
Frank Farrell
New York Americans
Farrell
League
Garry Herrmann
Lynch
National League
New York
Frank Erne Born 38 Years Ago Today, Lightweight Champion
Frank Erne, third lightweight world champion under Marquis of Queensbury rules, was born in Zurich on January 8, 1375. A Swiss native, he won the title from Kid Lavigne in Buffalo on May 3, 1899 and held it about three years before Joe Gans succeeded him.
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Frank Erne
Marquis of Queensbury
Switzerland
Zurich
Erne
Frank
Kid Lavigne
Buffalo
New York
George Dixon
Amto
Lavigne
San Francisco
George Elbows McFadden
Vigne
Europe
America
Joe Gans
Baltimore
Joseph
Lefty Flynn barred from Yale after marriage
Long column notes Lefty Flynn, Yale football star who married a Winter Garden chorus girl in New York on Monday, cannot return to Yale. Dean Chittenden of Sheffield Scientific School says marriage may bar undergraduates in practice though not universally, and Flynn remains a good scholar. The item weaves in other boxing, sports, and local notices but centers on Flynn's obstruction at Yale.
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Lefty Flynn
Yale
Winter Garden
New York
Dean Chittenden
Sheffield Scientific School
Flynn
Lefty
San Aotvatiry Council
Knights of Columbus
Local men with new inventions in Connecticut patents
Connecticut inventors receive patents including Donald Noble with two sewing machine devices, Christopher J. Lake linked to a flying machine, and others from Bridgeport and Hartford. The list from A. M. Wooster covers wheel locking devices, alarm clocks, engine starters, carding machines, shelf brackets, jar closures, and a corn salve trademark among multiple towns.
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Connecticut
Donald Noble
Christopher J. Lake
A. M. Wooster
Charles L. Bowers
Hartford
Duncan C. Hooker
Wilson E. Porter
New Haven
Charles H. Cuneo
Meriden
Dudley H. Munger
Waterbury
Joseph H. Pilkington
Republicans Hold County Caucuses in Connecticut
Republican county caucuses named messengers and doorkeepers. Fairfield County presiding officer Clitus H. King and Samuel S. Denton served as clerk. Messengers include S. S. O Connor and John S. Thornhill. Litchfield County chose F. W. Moore and E. Irving Stone with Edward S. Boyd as organizer. A committee to call future caucuses was formed with Robert V. Magnee Edward S. Boyd and Bernard E. Higgins.
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Airfield County
Clitus H. King
Fairfield
Fairfield County
Samuel S. Denton
Ridgefield
Messenger
S. S.o’connor
John S. Thornhill
J. H. Blakeman
Stratford
Litchfield County
F. W. Moore
Colebrook
E. Irving Stone
Bethlehem
Edward S. Boyd
Woodbury
Robert V. Magnee
Watertown
Edwards. Boyd
Bernard E. Higgins
Torrington
Newtown Couple Prepare for Connecticut State Grange Meet
Newtown W B Glover master of Pootatuck Grange and Mrs Glover plan a three day trip to New London for the 28th annual Connecticut State Grange session from January 14 to 16. The town lockup is cited as a worthy object for some local philanthropists. The location is not am
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W. B. Glover
Pootatuck
Coal Prices Fall One Dollar Per Ton Across Market
Anthracite coal decreases by one dollar per ton with egg stove and nut coal now at seven dollars fifty cents delivered. Local dealers cite mild weather and replenishment of shipments delayed by last summer suspension as reasons for the drop while all areas report ample coal supplies.
Plaza Vaudeville Opens With High Praise and Busy Schedule
The Plaza presents a two show daily vaudeville lineup with Al Herman the blackface monologist, LaWana Trio, Patrick and Sampaer Irish sketch, Lupeta Perea trapeze, and more. Tomorrow features Monarch Comedy Four and O'Brien Buckley plus Kendall's Auto Girl and Madelyn Schone. New motion pictures promise strong drama and comedy. matinees welcome women and children at bargain prices.
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al Herman
LaWana
Patrick & Sampaer
Dainty Lupeta Perea
Monarch Comedy Four
O'Brien
Buckley
Kendall
Auto Girl
Madelyn Schone
Fraternal Officers Honored At Victoria Lodge Event
Victoria Lodge I D of St George officers were installed with District Deputy Mrs Alice Reynolds in charge. Rhoda Smith birthday celebrated with a gold badge, china cake candles and decorations. Gilmore Council R A No 1684 plans Thursday meetings carpet bowls and attendance prize. Hartford Mrs Emma F Wood committed death by gas in bathroom.
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Beckwith
Eva Blinn
Rhoda Smith
Gilmore Council
R. A
Hartford
Emma F. Wood
Wrestling show set with Irslinger and Langer in Bridgeport
Bridgeport promoters announce a January 17 wrestling card at Eagles Hall featuring Europe middleweight champion Henry Irslinger versus Charles Langer in a best two of three falls match with 65 35 purse split. Irslinger guaranteed $100. police permit arranged. two additional bouts slated including Carl Nelson in the opener. Irslinger and Langer began training.
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Bridgeport
Hreespouts
Eagles’ Hall
Charley Benton
Waterbury
Henry Irslinger
Europe
Big Pond
Charles Langer
Benton
Irslinger
Langer
Supt
Birmingham
Renton
Carl” Nelson
New Yorker
Boxing Cards Set With January Milwaukee Bouts
Jack Pedmond and Joe Weiling are matched to box in Milwaukee on January 13. Fred Welsh seeks withdrawal from his Liverpool bout with Kid Thomas on January 9. Carpentier clashes with Moreau in Paris Wednesday night as Carpentier aims to reclaim French middleweight pride. Kid Thomas battles Freddie Welsh in Liverpool Thursday, while Mike Gibbons plans a four fight March through April campaign in Indiana. Arcadia crowds take note as Luther McCarty’s success stirs local lore and a rabbit’s foot superstition surfaces.
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Jack Pedmond
Joe Weiling
Milwaukee
Carpentier
Moreau
France
Parin
Klaus
Papke
Mike Gibbons
St. Paul
Indianapolis
Wildcat Ferns
Kansas City
Gibbons
Tommy Howell
Gus Christie
Ray Bronson
Luther McCarty
Arcadia
McCarty
City Court Dockets See Discharges And Short Terms
Frank Smith of New York China town district is discharged for lack of evidence in a bicycle theft case but may face burglary charges in Norwalk after police identification. Stanislas Kornoki of Spruce street is guilty of assault at a Bridgeport hardware factory and jailed five days. Steve Kerekarto, accused of drunkenness and breach of peace at South Main street, receives ten days in prison.
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Foster
Frank Smith
Chinatown
New York
Norwalk
Stanislas Kornoki
Spruce Street
Joe Rommels
Bridgeport
Trantetan
Steve Kerekarto
Simon Weldon
South Main Street
Angolo Coco Seeks License Transfer in Bridgeport
Fairfield County records show Angelo Coco applying to transfer license No 31 to sell spirits and intoxicating liquors at 197 North Waatington Ave Bridgeport to 81 Lexlanon Ave. The notice, dated January 13 1913, lists local taxpayers endorsing the transfer and affirms no proximity to a public school or post office.
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Board of County Cameatqers
Fairfield County
Aner Coco
Woatington Ave
Angelo Coco
Lexlanon Ave
Bridgeport
Jen
Angelo Goco
Idgeport
Frridge Port
GO Connell
Con Callan
John Waicko
Louie Woener
Board of County Corneiletete
Sh Cronan
North Washington Ave
Angélo Coco
S. Wastin
Eithie
Public Library
Ceetery
Dan
Angelo Cog
Bridgepert
Uider Port
Jonneit
Fontal
Warnie
Lou Woener
K. Haus
William Thomas
Tinen Cleese
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Taunton
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Ringside News
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