Captain Hamer's Penn captaincy mocked by Cornell snub
The despatch from Phi Avidua reports Tex Hamer resigning from the University of Pennsylvania football team after missing the Cornell game on Thanksgiving. The piece reflects on football’s lessons about unity and leadership, noting other big team disappointments as the sport’s harsh reality.
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Mason-Dixon Line
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Baylor
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Me ‘Antaines
Bullet Ounguter
Buddy King
Hima
Otter Janiela
Janiela
Yale Eleven Holds Its Victory Banquet
NEW HAVEN December 12 Yale University athletic officials hosted a victory banquet honoring the football team for a successful season. Players received small gold football mementos as a keepsake of Yale's celebrated gridiron year.
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Yale Eleven
New Haven
Pwors
Athletic Association of the University At
Bud King and Daniels Earned Hall of Fame Bond in Mustangs Title
The Baylor championship clash showcased Buddy King and Bill Daniels in a defining moment. Daniels urged King to give all, while King delivered a flawless defensive effort that stifled Baylor. After the game, Daniels praised King, forging a deep respect and lasting friendship that transcends the match.
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Big Boy
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Jaye
Cornell
Wesleyan gridiron card is eight games
The Wesleyan football schedule for next fall lists four home and four away games. Opponents include Union, University of Rochester, Bowdoin, Williams, and Amherst. Readings show games set for Sept. 27 Union at Schenectady, Oct. 4 Rochester at Middletown, Oct. 11 Hamilton at New York, Nov. 2 Massachusetts Agricultural College at Amherst, Nov. 1 Williams at Middletown, and Nov. 15 Bowdoin at Williams Town.
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Wesleyan
Union
University of Rochester
Bowdois
Willams
Iremon
Schedectady
Vetti
Columbia
New York
Masachusetts Agricultural College
Agghicust
Ney, & Williana
Willametown
Bowdolney D
Unquowas Trail Local Red Skins In Alley Battle
In Wafrfiel d on December 11 Special report the Unquo yride bowlers lost two of three to Wowompum tribe Bridgeport leads standings as Danbury and Bedeeport vie for second place. Final tallies show close games with key strikes and late frames deciding outcomes for both teams in a county league night.
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Bridgeport
Joonlalleys
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Fairfeld Tribe
Danbury Tribe
Danbury
Bedeeport
Wowompen Tribe
Will Room Tops Du Pont League WAIRFIELD
The MHL Ronm team leads the Dubant Company Bowling League after a three game sweep of the Shipping Room on the Mquowa alleys. The Mill Room team surged from near last to the top with remarkable recent play as Felgel remained the league pinfall leader though dropped to third in average. Results show standings and team statistics with high games noted in league records.
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Wild Bill Donovan and the Yankee Legend
A portrait of Wild Bill Donovan, famed Yankee manager, with references to his 1907 and World Series years, his ties to Bridgeport and New Haven, and notable baseball figures who signed his victory dinner book. It covers his career as a pitcher, his stints with the Yankees, Phillies, and Jersey City, and his enduring reputation as a brave, kindly leader in early 20th century baseball.
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H. Eugene McCann
Bridgeport
Bozeman Burges
New York
Babe Ruth
Kenesaw M. Landis
Supreme Judge
Dan O'Neil
Col. Huston
Yankees
William Edward Donovan
New Haven
Gene Martin
Fred Lieo
Sam Crane
Dongvan
Moe
Buabyays
Serman
Wild Bil
Wid Hill
Wid Bui
Lua
Col
Jacob Rupinert
Yankee
Bin
Philles
Jersey City
Secod
Y M C A Quintet Seeks Action For Local Basketball Games
The Bakersfield Morning Echo reports the Y. M. C. A. basketball team seeking opponents for Saturday games. They have played one match this season and seek competition from First Baptist DeMolay Colonials or any other quintet. Contact Barnum 208-2 or Manager Pedersen at 60 Hunting St. James J Jeffries has offered to train Gale Angel Miror with a contract around 10,000 dollars.
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Mfornig
James J Jefferies
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Jefferson
Law Rekersfield Morning Echo
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Coach Hawes Leads Pairfied High Team Tryout
The Pairfied High School basketball team, coached by Hinkey Hawes at Roger Sherman Hall, cut many players including captain John Ileivoe and manager Jaimes Sharkey. Hawes says prospects look bright with material that could form a strong quintet, plans for 11 to 19 players deep, and a Friday game arrangement with Shelton High. A girls game is set for Friday against Westport High.
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F Polix Short
Attwood Woodruff
Benjamin Dalway
Lloyd Godfrey
Robin Wakeman
Edward Cooper
Jack Prescot
Andrew Stearn
Hinkey Hawes
Taatérial
Nourh Jt
Tahal Do
Dhis
Jis
Aod
Mayers
James Sharkey
Roger Sherman Hall
Shelton Righ
Westport, High
Sacrament Five to Play Rocks on Union Avenue Court
Sacramento five faces the Rocks in a Friday night showdown on Union Avenue court. The teams are contenders for the city championship with Sacrament’s lineup led by Kacey Starra and Rocks featuring three Knights from their roster. Lineups include Burns Bucktey Sephine and Dondero Medela Hare Nelmore Willems Rowe.
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Debatable Hall of Fame Picks Across Sports and Schools
The piece argues over the most famous major league players and college stars, listing entrenched names and five cities with contentious choices. It notes footballs and baseballs debates, naming figures from Mathewson to Thorpe, Eckershall, and Warley, plus scattered regional bets and era-shifting opinions.
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New York Glantas
Christy Mathewson
New York Yankees
Babe" Ruth
Pittsburgh Pirates
Han Wagner
Detroit Tigers
Tyrus Raymond Cobb
Washington Nationals
Henatorsi
wWoalter Johnser
Hoston Red Sox
Tris Speaker
Cleveland Indians
Napoleon Lajoie
Chicago White Sox
Ha Walsh
Philadelphia Athletics
Edwards
Collins
Louie Browna
St. Louis Cardinale
Rogera Hornsby
Titix
Chicago
Superbas
Brooklyn
Boston Braves
Phillies
Gregor Alexander
Ranit Chanea
Jehany Versight
Two Close Tilts in Church Court League at Y
Two claat games featured the In ora Church Langue ae the. The Summerfield upset Nichols 239 to 25 in one game. United Congregation beat Washington Park M. E. 17 to 16 in the other.
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Cup Cup Protest Replayed After State Soccer Stand
The Connecticut State Football Association cup committee orders a replay of the Round two game between Manchester and Olympic of South Manchester after a protest over players Wilson and Bloxam who had played in a rival league without permission. Manchester fined ten dollars and two players suspended indefinitely. Kerr from Torrington had suspension lifted after apology for obscene language.
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Olympic Football Club
South Manchester
Manchester
Wab
Wilson
Bloxam
New Haven
Winchester
Kerr
Torrington
Scandia
Corapittes
Plan to Start Norwalk League
Norwalk plans to organize a basketball league with committees from the Composite Guards Ane Stamfords Norwalk Big Five and Red Men Big Five meeting at the armory Saturday at 2 30 pm to discuss forming a loop. Possible participation from New Candon Stratford and Bridgeport groups noted to join the Teague.
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Ane Stamfords
Norwalk Big Five
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Greenleaf Defeats Taberski 100 to 14 in Pockets Match
In Philadelphia on December 11 Ralph Greenleaf, world pocket billiard champion, defeated Detroit native Frank Taberski 100 to 14. The national league match ended in 13 innings, marking Greenleaf’s third win over Taberski in the prov ing tournament. Greenleaf posted a high run of 40 with three scratches, while Taberski’s high run reached 13.
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Ralph Grenaleaf
Frank Taberski
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Grenleaf
Greenleaf
Taburski
Army Eleven to Play 44 Games in 1924 Schedule
The Third Corps Area football team plans a 14 game 1924 schedule with negotiations underway to add four nonconference opponents. Officials hope to face Notre Dame Western Conference clubs Michigan and Maryland while seniors Smythe Ives Goodman and Stullian may join after graduation.
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Parke Leading Jockey of Year in New Orleans
Parke, leading jockey of the meeting, appears set to top the 1923 season in wins through Wednesday, with Earl Sande retired. Parke’s mounts total 142 wins and 308 placings against Sande 429 wins, 122 placings, and 89 shows, indicating Parke’s strong claim to the title.
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Kid Kaplan in Shape for 12 Round Lively Bout
Kid Kaplan, fit as a fiddle in Meriden, readies for a 12 round match with Leonard of Allentown at Waterbury Armory Thursday night. Local buzz questions Kaplan’s condition while Leonard beams confidence and recalls stronger foes, as Mason and Shugrue feud for local attention. A 10 round preliminary between Mullican and Silverberg tops the undercard.
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Tom Row
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Mohawk Quintet Faces Road Tests This Season
The Mohawks, without a home floor, prepare for road games amid a strong East En lineup that seeks to avenge last year’s title loss. Key players include Eames, Haffner, and Sugeetta Leneans as the team readies for a challenging schedule.
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