Yale Faces Howard Jones as Likely Football Coach
Yale debates hiring Howard Jones as resident football coach amid a narrowed field including Frank Hinkey. Candidates acknowledge pressure for practice, with Jones urged to reverse his stance and accept the post. rumors tie Hadley’s influence to the decision. Jones previously led Yale to victories over Harvard and Princeton with Ted Coy’s 1904 squad.
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Brooke Named Penn Football Coach for Next Season
Philadelphia January 30 George H Brooke was chosen as head coach for next fall's eleven at a meeting of the University of Pennsylvania football committee. His appointment awaits ratification by the Board of Directors of the Athletic Association and the faculty Committee on Athletics.
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Jeffries Baffles Oldfield in Liquor Ban Bet
In Los Angeles on January 30 Jim Jeffries challenged Barney Oldfield to a bet over staying sober and cigarette free for twelve months. They wagered 2800 with Jeffries risking 1400 of his own if he fails, while Oldfield’s stake remains unspecified. The ploy appears timed to push Jeffries into conditioning for a comeback rather than a personal crisis.
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McCarty Hesitates Over White Heavyweight Title Shot
The piece discusses McCarty wavering on a potential clash with Jack Johnson and weighing chances against black heavyweights. It notes Palzer and Jeanette as Johnson opponents, McKetrick arranging Jeanette plans, and possible federal hurdles for Johnson. It frames white hopefuls needing to beat black heavyweights to claim supremacy.
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Basketball Games at Boys Club Tonight
A strong program of games is set for the Boys Club tonight. The main contest features St. John's of Stamford versus O K A of this city with other matches Cranes against Brass Co and Locos against Salts Textiles. Bridgeport girls meet Park City girls in the preliminary.
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Dubuc Refuses Detroit Salary Offer Says Won’t Play
Detroit January 30 Jean Dubuc, Detroit pitcher, returns contract to President Navin with demand for higher pay. Navin states Dubuc will receive no more than offered, noting club’s need to economize as a second division team. Dubuc says he will not play unless demands met and plans to coach Notre Dame baseball in spring while playing hockey in Montreal.
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Shafer Announces Retirement From Baseball
Artie Shafer utility infielder for the Giants says he will retire from baseball despite a large salary increase offered by John J. McGraw. He has rejected unsigned contracts and plans to tour Europe instead, potentially leaving the Giants shortstop position open next season.
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Short Schedule For Yale Eleven Is New Policy
Yale adopts defensive policy across varsity sports with tightened schedules. Football drops West Point and Syracuse, rowing limits to one annual race with Harvard, hockey and basketball pull from intercollegiate associations. Alumni insist shifts temporary as Yale rebuilds with new coaching, English stroke mastery, and restructured programs in baseball and track.
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Vancouver club seeks dope on former mechanic Ruell
Newspaper note reports Vancouver BC owner Bob Brown seeking info on Foot Ruell a former Bridgeport third baseman A scout Tom Fleming mentions an option on Ruell and questions over paying for him Also mentions schedule open date Aug 25 and other sports betting notes
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All Star Women’s Basketball Showdown Ahead in Stratford
Stratford gears up for a big evening as an All Star team led by Patrick Hurley faces the Crescents of New Haven in a high profile women’s basketball matchup. Other games feature the Arlingtons of Bridgeport against the Rambler Juniors and Norwalk’s rivals against the Ramblers.
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Sorry for Jim Thorpe in British press debate
London reports reveal mixed British reactions to Jim Thorpe's amateur status controversy. Editorials blame Thorpe's inadvertent misstep while noting differences between amateurism and professionalism across sports. Officials say Thorpe acted in good faith. other athletes may face scrutiny for past earnings.
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Young Shugrue Outpoints Cross in Good Bout
New York report says Younge Shugrue outpointed Leach Cross in a close bout with Shugrue tiring late in the round. Cross led in several rounds but Shugrue controlled the later stages as Jack O’Brien remained unable to fight due to a hand injury. Coffey drew with Cross after replacing Phil Cross.
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Seaside Pool Team Beats Bridgeport In Close Matches
Sea Side cue experts win two of three inter club matches against Bridgeport. Highlight is T. M. Adams a 34 run and a tight 150 to 148 win over J. E. Ongoldsby. Winner J W. Wheeler defeats R. E. Booth 150 to 76. Murray Elin beats A. H. Brothwell 150 to 103.
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New Managers in New York State League
Auburn January 20 President John H Farrell announced the Utica meeting will decide on major business including the Troy franchise sale from John J Murphy and J M Fleming to L W Wechter and the Albany franchise change from Charles M Winchester to Joseph Stack Changes among league managers will be numerous with no circuit changes J C Calhoun
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Baseball Managers Named for City Teams Across Leagues
Binghamton will be led by Lew Ru pee, Elmira by Cites Lew Ru pee, and Richard Smith will oversee Scranton. A replacement for Manager Clymer is to be named after his departure from Wilkesbarre to Buffalo in the International League, with the Troy team also announcing a new manager.
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Wildin Gets Assistant to Mechanical Superintendent
George O Hammond of New York is appointed assistant to the mechanical superintendent G W Wildin. He will be based in New Haven and assumes the post February 1. Hammond, a Stevens Institute graduate, was with the Erie railroad mechanical department and most recently with the New York Air Brake Company as operating mechanical engineer.
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Yale senior vote names Webb top versatil e figure
Yale's class of 1913 selections name Vander bilt Webb of New York as the most brilliant and versatile member. Harold Stanley is titled sportiest golfer, Archer Harmon of New York is handsomest and most popular hockey captain. Holladay Philbin named best athlete. Douglass Bomeister second. R Robins deemed most likely to succeed. George Cortelyou second. Cole Porter Cleveland leads glee club as most entertaining classman.
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Pugilistic Annals Headlines From 1896 To 1911
On this date in boxing history multiple bouts are listed across years 1896 to 1911. Notable results include Palmer and Pen drawing in 6 rounds in New York 1896, McGovern stopping Leon in the 12th at Broook 1893, Ryan defeating Judge in Minneapolis 1901, Root beating Gardner in San Francisco 1902, Neil stopping Hyland in San Francisco 1905, Langford beating Williams in Rochester 1907, Attell stopping Neil in San Francisco 1908, Moran and Murphy drawing in New York 1909, Conlon stopping Denning in New Orleans 1910, and several others including Britton O Driscoll and Attell activity in 1911. Strong named boxers and cities appear across years.
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