Ban Johnson Fines Reg Sox for New Haven Game
Chicago reports President Ban Johnson denounces barnstorming by major league players and threatens fines and removal of World Series emblems for Sox players who joined a New Haven exhibition. He cites league rules and notes many veterans among the participants, with specifics on Cobb and club officials.
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Ban Johnson
Reg Sox
New Haven
Chicago
B. B. Johnson
Johnson
Boston Red Sox
Red Sox
Hooper
Gardner
Ruth
Cady
Cobb
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Mr. Johnson
Boston Americans
Lannin
Boston
Ty Cobb
Colonials of
Afer
McAuliffe Likely to Box Shea Again in New Haven
New Haven Oct 21 Indications Tommy Shea of New Haven and Young McAuliffe of Bridgeport will meet again after Thursday's bout was ruled a draw by Referee Joe Kilmartin. Fans split, some favor McAuliffe, others Shea, as both camps claim victory and a rematch is strongly favored by promoters and fighters alike.
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New Haven
Tommy Shea
Young McAuliffe
Bridgeport
Joe Kilmartin
McAuliffe
Thea
Shea
Bill Carrigan Heads Red Sox at 33 Amid Birthday News
Lewiston grocer Bill Carrigan turns thirty three tomorrow while juggling duties of his business in summer and managing the Boston Red Sox in the American League. Born in Lewiston he rose from Holy Cross to join the Red Sox, later guiding Boston to pennants in 1914 and 1915 despite the Tris Speaker sale.
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Bill Carrigan
Lewiston
Pine Tree State
Holy Cross College
Red Sox
Toronto
Boston
Jake Breh
Bean City Brigade
Tris Speaker
Bill
Benny Leonard Dominates Ever Hammer in 12 Round West Debut
New York star Benny Leonard stopped Ever Hammer in 12 rounds in Kansas City. The win boosts Leonard as a major West Coast draw and fuels talk of future bouts with Charlie White or Freddie Welsh, with promoters already eyeing potential 20 round versions. Leonard’s strong showing sharpens demand for his services and highlights his dominance in lightweight ranks.
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New York
Benny Leonard
West
Hammer
Kansas City
Charlie White
Freddie Welsh
Welsh
Leonard
Eddie Pitts
Denver
Charity White
Chicago
White
Philadelphia
Bloveman
Quakertown
Dillon Will Not Make Weight To Suit Mike Gibbons
New York audience awaited a Dillon vs Gibbons match as weight disputes stalled talks. Thomas Walsh charged with closing deal learned Gibbons held Dillon at 161 pounds while Dillon preferred 163 and would only concede to 161 or 165 if pressed. Harry Sherman voiced doubt but planned one last effort to win Dillon.
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Dillon
Mike Gibbons
New York
Jack Dillon
Thomas Walsh
Gibbons
Harry Sherman
Sherman
Gibbona
Mike
Cornell Changes Huskies to Ends to Bolster Team
Ithaca N Y Oct 21 Cornell coaches moved Gillies and Tilley to end positions in practice to strengthen the line for the Harvard game. Gillies 6 ft 0 in 200 pounds and Tilley 5 ft 10 in 186 pounds are varsity veterans making their first end start if they prove effective. Sutton left tackle is promising and Brown and Carry at center reduce the need to rely on Tilley at center.
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Ithaca
Cornell
Gillies
Tilley
Harvard
Sutton
Brown
Carry
Owan
Syracuse Giants Stride: Opponents Fear the Dreadnought Line
New York October 21 Bill Hollen back praises Syracuse as a towering squad described by a witness. Capt Babe White stands 6 6 with teammates 6 0 to 6 4 and weights near 275 pounds. Newberry is a 200-pound speedy halfback in a line likened to piano movers as the season looms. Exports data and bulb ad lines follow in the same report.
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New York
Bill Hollenback
Syracuse
Feutomeee
Union
Babe White
Newberry
Two Wray Brothers Compete for Center at Penn Eleven
Pennsylvania football coach Bob Folwell weighs center position between brothers Ludwick and Alexander Wray. Both have performed well at the pivotal role, leaving Folwell undecided. The photo shows the two contenders left to right Ludwick and Alexander Wray.
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Wray Brothers
PENN
Bob Folwell
Pennsylvania
Ludwick and
Wray
Fatwell
Ludwick
Alexander Wray
Pennsylvania Eleven
Yale Defeats Virginia Poly 19 to 0 in Wet Bowl Match
Yale fielded a substitute rush and veteran backfield in a win over Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Jacques scored two touchdowns, Taft and LeGore featured in the scoring, and Yale capitalized on a Virginia fumble for a third TD. The game drew about 5000 spectators amid drizzle and a slippery field.
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New Haven
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Yale
Virginians
Captain Black
Sheldon
Callahan
Smith
Ou-T
Rex Hutchinson
Charley Taft
Grahan
Howell van Nostrand
Bob Bingham
Harry Legore
LeGore
Bingham
Jacques
Polytechnic
Virginia
Elis
Roden
Rush Gates
Comerford
Gates
All Big Drivers to Compete for $10,000 Purse
New York Oct 21 All notable racing drivers are en route to Sheepshead Bay for the Harkness Gold Trophy race on Oct 28. Leading entrants include Dario Best in Peugeot James Aitken Eddie Rickenbacher Ralph de Palma the Crawford trio Mull er Klein and Chandler three Duesenbergs Hughie Hughes Ira Vail and possibly Chevrolet. The $10,000 purse and lap bonuses promise a fast race with no time for pit stops to gain an edge.
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New York
Pominent Racing
Sheepshead Bay Speedway
Dario Best
Peugeot
Chicago
James Aitken
Eddie Ricken
Lacher
Henderson
Maxwell
Ira Vail
Hudson
Chevrolet
Welling Sought as Boxing Opponent in East
Jimmy Johnston praises Joe Welling as a top 133 pounder, challenging New Haven and Bridgeport promoters to arrange a match. Johnston notes Welling’s victories over Dundee Robideau Huntton Hammer Wolgast and Saylor and disparages Chick Brown as a rival. The Carnagey Course in Public Speaking opens Friday at the YMCA.
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Jimmy Johnston
New York
Joe Welling
Chick Brown
New Haven
Chicago
Benny Leonard
Welling
Johnny Dundee
Sam Robideau
Jack Huntton
Ever Hammer
Ad Wolgast
Milburn Saylor
Harry Pierce
Phil Bloom
Bridgeport
YY. M. CA
College Games Today Across Nineteen Colleges
Princeton faces Lafayette at J Princeton Cambridge hosts Harvard against Massachusetts Ag gies while Cornell meets Bucknell in Ithaca Ohio Field hosts NYU versus Wesleyan Penn State plays Pennsylvania at Philadelphia Syracuse clashes with Pittsburgh in Syracuse Georgetown travels to Haverhill Mass Army hosts Trinity at West Point Navy meets West Virginia at Annapolis Brown plays Williams in Providence Tufts battles Boston College at Medford Columbia faces Union at South Field Fordham meets Susquehanna at Fordham Field Washington and Jefferson vs Westminster in Washington Pa
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Princeton
Lafayette
Jinceton
Harvard
Massachusetts
Aggies
Cambridge
Cornell
Bucknell
Ithaca
Pennsylvania
Penn State
Philadelphia
Syracuse
Pittsburgh
Dartmouth
Georgetown
Haverhill
Mass
Army
Trinity
West Point
Navy
West Virginia
Annapolis
Brown
Williams
Providence
New York University
Wesleyan
Ohio Field
Columbia
Union
South Field
Fordham
Susequehan
Marks Declares Buyout Bid for Brooklyn Club
New York reports Jacob Marks says his syndicate will buy the Brooklyn club of the National League. He will be at Ebbetts Field Monday with an offer and warns he could place an American League team in Brooklyn if the Robins are not sold.
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New York
Jacob Marks
Brooklyn Club
Charles H. Ebbets
Ebbetts Field
Brooklyn
Robins
Ban Johnson
Jim Gilmore
Ebbets
Chain Company Meets All Waterbury at Newfield Park
The American Chain football team opens the season tomorrow facing All Waterbury at Newfield Park. The Brass City squad averages 185 pounds and features veterans led by Moose Miller. Johnny Nagle returns at end after an earlier injury. kickoff is at 2:45 with Joe Waters as referee.
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Newfield Park
Brass City
Moose Miller
Johnny Nagle
Joe Waters
Arms to Tackle Glees Tomorrow at Avon Park
The Remington Arms football team opens the season tomorrow with a game at Avon Park against the Washington Glee club of New Haven. A large group of supporters travels with the Glees. Eddie Reilly, a veteran quarterback, leads the Arms in the playing end. The lineup also features Chief Myers, formerly of Bradhurst Field, and Bradley, once of Bucknell College.
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Remington Arms
Avon Park
Washington Glee Club
New Haven
Glees
Eddie Reilly
Arms
Chief Myers
Bradhurst Field Club
Bradley
Bucknell College
Charley Weinert Advances in Fighting Hawks at 21
Newark heavyweight Charley Weinert, born October 22 1895 in Budapest, Hungary, turns 21 tomorrow and is emerging as a boxing hopeful. The 6 foot 1 inch contender has speed, ring generalship, and youth on his side, with early wins and a history of managing changes hindering steady progress. He is nearing the 200 pound class and could pursue a heavy weight title, potentially becoming the first Central European native to hold it if he matures and abandons cabaret ties.
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Charlie Weinert
Newark, N. J
Charles
Budapest
Hungary
Kaiser
Weinert
Sam
Charlie
Manhood
New Jersey
Jack Dillon
Dillon
Moira
Levinsky
Willard
Jess
Inhelation
Battling Levinsky
Central
Europe
Chicago
Hal Comiskey
White Sox
Ven
Rowland
Bridgeport
Comiskey
Harvard Stalling or Surprise: Crimson Football Hopes Rise
Harvard fans debate the season as reports of weak talent mix with hints of hidden stars like Eddie Casey. A visiting writer sees potential in Casey and several promising linemen, while Flower’s injury keeps questions about backfield strength.
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Harvard
Crimson
Cambridge
Brickley
Mahan
Hardwick
New York
Eddie Casey
Casey
Flower
Haughton
McCarty and Chase Claim Batting Lead in National League
New York Oct 21 The National League batting leadership is debated as Holke McCarty and Chase claim the crown. McCarty led in at bats and hits in 216 attempts, with a .343 average, while Chase played 142 games. Secretary Heydler may set a two thirds games rule to determine eligibility, potentially naming Chase or McCarty champion.
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New York
Heydler
National League
Holke
McCarty
Giants
Chase
Reds
Ga. AB. A
Brooklyn
Maskmen
Stone
St. Louis
Clarke
Spalding
Dode Criss
Browns
Criss
Ban Johnson
Ty Cobb
Cobb
Johnson
Christy McDonald
Cincinnati
Braves
McDonald
Stallings
Raubert
Soccer Congress And Four Games Here Tomorrow
The United States Soccer Association meeting and four local games are planned for tomorrow. At Remington Field the Remingtons will face the Bridgeport Citys in the State league. Meadows hosts Rivers versus Waverlys of New Haven in Amateur play. Seaside Park features the Rangers against the British-Americans. Brewster Street Grounds hosts the Danes versus Swedes in Amateur action. The Stratfield will host the Soccer Association meeting to discuss reinstatement of players with Rangers and Rovera seeking reinstatement. International contests may be planned at the meeting.
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United States Soccer Association
Remington Field
Remingtons
Bridgeport Citys
Rivers
Waverlys
New Haven
Seaside Park
Rangers
Brewster Street Grounds
Black Rock
Soccer Association
Stratfield
Robinson Says Base Running Tactics Were Hard to Teach
Sporting News reports Wilbert Robinson saying teaching players to run bases with judgment is his toughest task as a manager. He cites McGraw Keeler Jennings and Brodie as masters of baserunning who exploited plays unseen by two umpires, sliding home while cutting third base by vast margins.
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Sporting News
Wilbert Robinson
Baltimore Ornolds
McGraw
Keeler
Kelly
Jennings
Brodie
Kally
Ring Battle Draw Seals Five Fights Between Mitchell and Burke
In 1884 New York saw Charlie Mitchell and Jack Burke fight to a round draw in a series of five famed battles. Burke, the heavier man, faced Mitchell known for quick-defensive prowess and crowd-pleasing fighting style. Their rivalry began in England in 1881, moved to bare knuckles, then crossed to America with several draws and disputed outcomes in Chicago and New York. Mitchell’s notable victory came against Belgian giant Cara dos, weighing about 260 pounds, though the match lasted 16 minutes.
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Charlie Mitchell
Jack Burke
New York
Ring
Giedlatere
England
Burke
Mitchell
Charlie
Jack
America
Chicago
Carados
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