Williams Eleven Strengthened for Clash with Chains
An analysis of football aerial strategies notes how coaches favor short passes to reduce interception risk. It cites Washington and Jefferson’s era, Rutgers Chinaman’s chance, Princeton’s Trick Pass, and Colgate’s end pass, detailing risks and limited success of long forward passes in college play.
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Washington
Jefferson
Eity
Tho
Yale
Polo Ground
Washington and Jefferson
Ader
Princeton
Trimble
Harvey
Colgate
Tiger
Osborne Defies Youth in Local Billiards Match feint
Henry Osborne faces a rising challenger from New Rochelle as Verso challenges the veteran Amatuer in a notable billiards duel at the Algonquin club. The high stakes tilt draws backers and a pool of wagers as Osborne defends his local crown.
Bothner Selected to Referee Big Mat Bout in New York
George Bothner veteran wrestler and referee has been chosen to act as the third man in the ring for the Madison Square Garden match between Strangler Lewis and Joe Stecher. He will visit training quarters Saturday to discuss rules with the grapplers. It is likely he will have little to do during the contest as only the strangle hold is barred. Lewis was expected in New York but did not arrive and may reach the city tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Josborne
Bill Ricketts
Bil Ricketts
Osborne
Rid
William Howard
Smiler
Ayrault
Ricketts
New Jersey
Tyrault
South Borwark
Henry Osborne
UW. Comers
Bridgeport
Duert
Yar
Henry
New “Rochelle
New York
George Bothner
Strangler
Aod Lewis
Joe Stecher
Madison Square Garden
Bothner
George
Lewis
Sone T
Colonial Tas Schaefer
Hoppe
Morningstar
Sutton
Slosson
Cochran
Yamada
Young Duke
Siil
Cutler
South America
Joe Thackwear
Brunswick Billiard Parlor
McAsey
Schaefer
Algonquin
Seaside
Thackwray
Joe
Jake
Cutter
Tle
Bill Cutler
Johnson seeks end to freak pitching in major leagues
President Ban Johnson of the American League asked August Herrmann and John A. Heydler to convene a joint rules committee meeting of both leagues to abolish the spitball shineball and other freak deliveries. He urged these pitches be legislated out and offered scoring rule suggestions.
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Chicago
Ban Johnson
American League Tonight
August Herrmann
National Commission
Johna. Heydler
National League
Johnson
Old master edges youth in Algonquin club clash
Henry secured a 125 to 95 win as the old master authored a 42 ball run and safetied his way to victory. The display earned praise for skill while suggesting youth must wait for the veteran to concede.
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Henry
Erso
Algonquin Club
Rins
Saffo Denies Mohawk Charges But Can't Explain Them Away
The Meriden Mohawk story alleges a faked Victor Mohawk game report ten days old. Manager Saffo denies involvement yet offers no clear reason for not challenging the false account.
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Saffo
Meriden
Seatree
Famborinis
Eriden
John Saffo
Victor
Goldberg
Mana
Saito
Vic‘tor
Vic
Ctor
Spatlow
Sasso
Jie
de Jaime
Sictory
Williams Chain Team Brings in Freedman for Sunday Test
Oct 30 WAVIEN The Williams Chain team drills for the upcoming game against the Ameri can Chain. Casuth Baldridge directs a lengthy practice as Freedman, formerly with the Washington Glees and center for the Cornell Aviators last year, joins the squad. Moe Freedman has joined practice, and Baldridge will name the lineup for Sunday's match, with Williams aiming to exploit Bridgeport’s uncertain attack near the goal line and Stawood’s long kicks.
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Wavien
Casuth Baldridge
the William's
Baldridge
Williams
Moe Wreedman
Washington Glees
Wilken
Freedman
Cornell Aviators
Cleveland Naval
Maples
Bridgeport
Pars City
Staw
Baer
Annapolis
Maryland
Annastolis
Dobie
Urs University ‘of Washington
Rais
Navy
Buck
Nel
Connie Mack
Connie
Dole
Doble
Mr. Doble
Academy
Army
Nogy
Manager Kearny contests Steam Rollers title claim
Manager Jack Kearny of Acco football and Cohen of Williams discussed a Sunday game at Newfield Park. Kearny questioned two alleged New Haven recruits but consented for best interest of fans. He warned about conflicting claims of the Steam Rollers as New England champions amid past clashes and title talk.
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Kearny
New England
Jack Kearney
Acco
Cohen
Williams
New Haven
Newfield Park
Kearney
Abilly
Steam Rollers
Washington Glees
Providence Journal
All-Hartfords
Connecticut Three
Annex
News Field Park
Comiskey Plans Own Training Camp for White Sox
New York Oct. 80 An Chicago dispatch says Charles A Comiskey will stop sending the White Sox to Mineral Wells for training and build a permanent camp below the Mason Dixon line. The camp to be ready spring 1921 may be in Louisiana or Texas with dormitories clubhouses dining hall and gymnasium. Kid Gleason will have a more controlled training program to avoid inferior hotel and food problems. Other clubs have considered similar plans for years.
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New York
Chicago
Charles A. Comiskey
White Sox
Mineral Wells
Mason-Dixon Line
Sox
Louisiana
Texas
Comiskey
Windy City
Kid Gleason
Glunts
Anna Navy Dobie tears and billiards tour plans
In Annapolis a sobbing Dobie faces a tough football outlook as Navy aims to upset Army, with tears cited over nine players and a wary coaching staff. Meanwhile Bridgeport eyes Jake Schaefer and Cutler in a three-club exhibition tour, seeking to bring high stakes billiards to local clubs and revive interest.
Giants weigh home spring training options for 1920
The article notes Marlin as a potential training site, with talk of building housing for players near the ballpark. It discusses whether John McGraw and Branch Rickey will pursue home training, mentions Bob Connell Mack’s stance, and cites Jack Dunn’s Baltimore club experience and his search for a Southern camp in 1920.
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Marlin
John McGraw
Ball Park
Giants
Nwalkea Marlin
Tome ‘Yyo
Teama
Wic Atheltles
Cardinals
Conall Mack
Branch Rickey
Seals
Mack
Rickey
Jack Dunn
Baltimore
Jack
Fire damages Logan Hall at Wharton School
At the University of Pennsylvania Logan Hall in Philadelphia burned severely after a fire that overwhelmed firefighters with smoke. The Wharton school building housed women office staff and about 1,400 students and instructors escaped unharmed.
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Logan Ras
Logan Hall
Wharton School of Finance
University of Pennsylvania
Piffy
Lewis Shea Fight In Derby Monday
Montreal featherweight Kid Lewis meets New Haven’s Tommy Shea in a ten round main bout in Derby Monday night promoted by Star A C. Neary. The card features Battling Repka vs Jackie Sullivan and Joe Kid Devlin vs Young Ahearn in six round bouts with most fighters described as former service men and army boxers.
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Wisa
Kid Lewis
Montreal
Canada
Tommy Shea
New Haven
New England
Willl
Wallups
Star A. ci
Michael
Neary
Star A. C
Shea
Tevwis
Lewis
Derby
Johnny Mundee
Frankin Fleming
Benny Walger
Oscar Deschamps
Irranne Burns
Battling Reddy
Merry Lee
Terry
Battling Repka
Shelton
Jackie Sullivan
New Heaven
Repka
Army Boxing
France
Eggers
Montane
Young
Grassy
Sullivan
Naugatuck
Joe Kid Devlin
Young Ahearn
Ansonia Brass Mill
Kid Palmer
Chick
Bauers
Aith Thon Bogash
Palmer
Dick Hlowell
Sam Driver Disputes Boxing Stipend Scandal Alleges Fairness
The Impartial reports boxing manager Sam Driver defends himself against claims of payroll misdeeds and missed shares with his fighters. He cites specific purse figures for Red Allen, Harry Williams, Jenssen, and others, insisting funds were handled properly and contracts were managed through Fisher. The piece previews an upcoming Casino show featuring Eggers and Shubert, noting its links to the New England featherweight scene and debates over title billing versus actual matchups.
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Bogash
Red’ Alien
Allen
Harry Williams
Alien
Lke
Jenssen
Benny Fisher
Fisher
Givida
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Orne
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Mous Grappler
Stecher
Jake Schaefer
TY Hettinger
Rooter
Sam Driver
Sam
Bridgeport National Bank
Weither
Louis Bogash
Red Allen
Bliup
Dan Hatfield
Acorn Athletic Club
Young McAuliffe
Mbertles
Boxing Commission
Shubert
Young McAullife
McAuliffe
Worsteus
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