Ancient football rivalries bloom forth this week
Ancient matchups revive across four key intercollegiate games on Saturday with Army facing Yale in New Haven and Cornell meeting Columbia at the Polo Grounds while Dartmouth hosts Brown in Providence. Yale leads Army 3-5 in their series, and Cornell seeks a streak against Columbia as Princeton and Harvard prep for the next week.
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New York
Qet
Michigan-Navy
Pennsylvania
Army
Yale
New Haven
Cornell
Columbia
Polo
Newingland
Trinity
Wesleyan
Puiny
Yala
Raye
Dartmouth
Brown
Big Green
Brunonians
New England
Trartmouth
Providence
Bears
Charley Crowies
Ohio State
George Pease
Clay
Perry Hauvehton
Cornel
Iss
Princeton
Warward
Swarthmore
William and Mary
Syracuse
Venn
Culgate
Michigan Aggies
West Virginia
Washington and Lee
Holy Cross
Bucknell
Fordham
New York University
Lon Chaney Football Fan Heads West Virginia Game
Prominent star Lon Chaney renowned for The Phantom of the Opera visits Universal City area to watch football. Reports note his strong interest in the sport, with friends claiming he was a college football standout. He will appear at the Hearse theatre next Monday in connection with a seasonal event.
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Lon Chaney
Hearse
Chaney
Earthquake Causes Minor Damage in Welsh Villages
In the Rhymney Valley of Wales several villages report slight damage from a night tremor. No injuries or major structural issues are noted as residents assess cracks and keep safety checks. Local authorities urge calm and inspections of older buildings.
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Wales
Cardiff
Rhymney Valle
Fat and Little Discussed as Two Football Coaches
Feg Murray outlines Dr. Spears and George Little as prospective coaches for Minnesota and Wisconsin. Spears, famed as West Virginia and Dartmouth standout, joins Minnesota with an undefeated coaching record, while Little, Yost’s former assistant, replaces Kilan at Wisconsin. The piece notes Michigan’s coach speculation and the Saturday feature Big Ten contest in Minneapolis featuring the two figures.
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WY. Spears
Theorge Little
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Spears
Cmes
West Virginia
Bill Spaulding
University of California
Outhern
George Little
Yost
Michigan
Kigan
Knule Rackne
Dartmouth
Clarence
Ohio Wesleyan
Anchigan
Minneapolis
Man Who Judged Rice Catch Here
Charles Rigler, national umpire, reflecting on the Pittsburgh Pirates vs American League clash, hailed the 1821 World Series as the most dramatic he has witnessed. He cited Rice’s catch as a highlight and recalled similar plays from 1910 and 1912, noting crowded grounds and makeshift seating influenced plays.
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Charles Rigler
Wampire
Sam Ftce
Smith
Pirates
Heachers
Charleston
Innis
Pittsburgh
Walter Johnson
Rivler
Facine
Chicago Cubs
Philadelphia Ackie
Topsy Hartzell
Frank
Rice
Loston Red Sox
New York Giandts
Harry Hooper
Redd Sox
Murray
Giants
Hoopers
Tiler
Ries
Fragmentary court note mentions hidden ball and timing
The text hints at a fair search due to a hidden ball and two sides to an argument. It references Mr Wigler and mentions a business trip through Kentucky and Obie Tess while noting interest in air and gas business during winter months.
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Jong
Wigler
Kentucky
Tess
Boxers Johnson and Johnson barred in New Jersey fight fallout
Newton A Rushes state boxing commissioner banned Floyd Johnson from New Jersey boxing after an investigation into a Newark fight with Harry Wills. Pratt Adams and other officials faced criticism as bans and suspensions followed a disputed prelim fight showing. Authorities cited unsatisfactory performance and public disappointment in the stripped contest.
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Bar Johnson
New Jersey
Wills
Wrenton
Oet
Dersey
Sammad
Floyd Dohnnon
New
Jeragenso
Harry Wis
Newark
Newton A. Rushes
Pratt
Adams
Deaity
Agaliel Olinson
Sioner Bughes
Hexing
Johnsan
Tne Rotlason
Cies
Floyd Johnson
Notion
Harry Wills
Red Grange Rise From Humble Roots to College Superstar
Red Grange emerges from a penniless, motherless youth in a Western town to become the football game's most celebrated figure. The piece traces his early hardships, family support, and rapid ascent under Illinois coaches Zuppke and staff, capturing his meteoric rise and hero status across America.
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Inge
America
George Hufe
Robert Zuppke
Rednee
Gan
Whitt
Marald
Gartland
Aeath
Ted” Granges
Pennsylvania
Humdrum
Merry Ion
Illinois Ready to Meet Michigan and Penn in Grange’s Shadow
Central Press notes coach Bob Zuppke must mold a green Illinois line to face Michigan, Pennsylvania and Chicago. Grange's fitness and speed are debated as the team blends inexperienced linemen with veterans, aiming for Saturday action and a tougher season than before.
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Illinois
Michigan
Penn
Chicago
Sheet Central Press
Urbana
Bob Zuppke
Pound & Green
Fenisylvania
BS8
Grange
Muerge
Rehsch
Kld4
Kuenall
Wickhorst
Cooledge
Beeler
Grable
Knupp
Marriner
Ambrosia
Jaughertt Tullhawk
Kassel
Muhl
Kanyel
Greathouse
Dancey
Stewart
Promises No Riot At This Year's Dance
Promises no riot at this year’s dance as Chief Lena Britton confirms in person security with adequate staff at the Armory. Arrangements mirror last inaugural ball with ticket sales through Sam Silverstein, AIL Dively, or Bud Connell. Real Grange born June 13, 1908, Forkville, Pa.
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West Virginia
Washington Lee
Polloe
Lena Britton
T Hose
Sam Silverstein
Veedol Lubrication Service Warns of Winter Wear
A Tide Water Oil promotion touts Veedol lubrication service to extend car life and cut repair bills. It urges customers to visit dealers displaying the orange and black Veedol sign for a quick, complete service covering motor transmission differential and chassis bearings before tough winter driving.
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Veedol
Douglass and Garnet Prepare Hard Battle Friday
Garnett high school faces Douglass Red of Huntington Friday at Laidley Field in a key matchup. Both teams boast undefeated records and strong defenses, with Garnett seeking to end a long state title drought as they meet in a nationally tense moment.
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Charleston
Huntington
Laidley Stadium
Garnett
Douglass Red
Laidley Felt
Dermett
Douglass
Garnetts
Garnet
Ganett
Ineup
Garnett Esaseses Patera J. Mickey
Eserew
Es Allen
Powall
Thompson Forneyys
Hue
Temnison Kumbrough
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Overland Motor Company
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Red Grange
Harold Grange
James Braden
U. S
Tanat
Walque Mayer
Althoweh
Ted Grange
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California
Ibold R. Grane
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West
Aragon
Robert Muppke
Hareld Grange
Miinols
Ueedol
Tide Water Oil Sales Corporation
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West End Avenue
New York City
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Hej Omem
Crietion
Garton
Walla
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Eda
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Eng
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