Rocky Mountain Football Clash Highlights Colorado Wyoming
Colorado and Wyoming prepare for a pivotal game at Laramie as M C Evans shapes Colorado’s squad. Colorado college meets New Mexico in Albuquerque for the first time, while Colorado Mines and New Mexico Military Institute schedule a late fall test.
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Penver
Colo
Rocky Mountain
University of Colorado
University of Wyoming
Laramie
Colorado College
University of New Mexico
Colorado
Albuquerqueans
Colorado School of Mines
New Mexico
Boswell
N. M
Texas School of Mines
New Mexico Military Institute
Rocky Mountain Conference
Denver University
Lundgren
University of Utah
Colorado “Aggies
Boston Tops Major Baseball Titles With 20 Champs
Boston records show twenty major league baseball championships across the National Association era from 1872 to 1876, nine National League titles through 1914, five American League titles by 1916, plus one Brotherhood league and one American Association crown. Chicago follows with fourteen titles, including three American League and ten National League championships.
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Boston
Chicago
Big Baseball Classic Opens in Boston in 1916
Boston gears up for the opening game of the 1916 World Series between the Brooklyn Nationals and the Boston Americans. The Braves’ 42 000 seat park is expected crowded as fans flock from across the country. Betting favors Boston but Brooklyn money narrows the gap. Strong rosters from Ruth to Mays prepare for a marathon series beginning at 2 PM with general admission tickets $1 and 50 cents amidst police packed streets and a notorious hot dog lineup.
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Boston
Brooklyn Nationals
Boston Americans
Brooklyn
Red Sox
Braves
Bill Carrigan
Babe Ruth
Ernie Shore
Dutch Leonard
Carl Mays
Braves Field
Tnofielders
Mond
Dodgers
Ruth
Leonard
Rube Marquard
Rube
Hooper
Rosin
Morton Shoes Off Stockings Stir Sockless Start in 1920s Game
In a quirky pregame moment in Selma Alabama Guy Morton the Cleve land pitcher appeared without stockings. The story recalls Joe Jack sop of the White Sox as the original shoeless wonder while Morton faced a mock challenge over wearing kneesocks as he prepared for an all important war game with Selma rivals.
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New York
Joe Jacksop
White Sox
Jack Farmer
Pittsburg
Avere Joe
Farmer
Guy Morton
Cleveland
Jack
Selma
Ala
Morton
Guy
Baseball Pitcher Forced to Wear Socks in Heat
The report notes Morton refusing socks claiming heat as the reason. The manager allegedly used strong physical pressure to compel him to finish the uniform.
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Boas
Morton
Post Season Series Set In Chicago Omaha Louisville
Post season series schedule shows games in Chicago and Omaha with teams Sox, Cubs, and Louisville competing in key rounds. Details indicate a Western association context and a 60 game reference embedded in the listing.
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Omaha
Western
Louisville
Association
Speaker’s relentless drive mirrors Ty Cobb in world series
The passage praises a speaker who, like Alexander, overextends to win, claiming such intensity handicapped Ty Cobb in three World Series games. It contrasts Cobb’s nerves under scrutiny with Prank Baker’s unbothered composure, noting Cobb hit over .400 in three series until Braves pitchers cooled him in 1914.
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Alexander
Ty Cobb
Baker
1914
Queen Wilhelmina’s Submarine Trip Draws Cheers
Queen Wilhelmina reportedly rode a submarine and stayed a belt an hour under water while crowds cheered from the shore. This account from Losdon Tinea notes royal fascination with a marine voyage.
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Ueen
Wilhelmina
Losdon Tinea
Dodgers Favor Ed Pfeffer as Top Dodgers Pitcher
Brooklyn report lauds Ed Pfeffer as the club's strongest and most promising pitcher. It notes his physical build, past season wins, and potential for a world series showing, while comparing him to Philadelphia's Alexander and urging improved pitch intelligence.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Ed Pfeffer
Brooklyn Dodgers
Pfeffer
Exi
Grand Rapids
Fast Company
Dodgers
Alexander
Phillies
Topeka Western League Club Moved to New City
Topeka Kansas October 6 The Topeka Western League baseball club will be moved to another city within fifteen days possibly Peoria Illinois or Kansas City Kansas or sold as owner John Savage announced I cannot keep the team here and I expect to make the change within two weeks final arrangements not yet set
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Topeka
Kan
Western League
Peoria
Kansas City
John Savage
Savage
Minnesota Gred dirs Prag hance at night
Three powerful searchlights erected at the University of Minnesota football field will allow the team to practice after dark for the remainder of the season. The item reflects early 20th century phrasing and includes a stray line about dancing with no clear relevance to the sports note.
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Minneapolis
Minn
University of Minnesota
Laramie High Seeks Victory Over Cheyenne in Big Game
A bold school notice at Laramie High proclaims a football showdown with Cheyenne on October 21 and November 4. The piece recalls past disputes over player eligibility that briefly halted the series but notes leaders restored friendly relations and expect future interschool contests across sports and activities.
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Cheyenne
Merit
Laramie
Wyoming-Denver University
William Allen White Praises Wilson in Tribute
A September 15 1916 letter to the Kansas Democratic state committee shows William Allen White endorsing President Wilson and lauding his war leadership. The tribute calls Wilson patient dignified gentle and brave, contrasting with wartime bluster.
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Wilson
Emporia Gazette
William Allen White
Kansas
Democratic State Committee
Atlanta and Philadelphia Women in the Golf Finals
Miss Alexia Sterling of Atlanta faces Miss Mildred Caverly of Philadelphia in the women’s national championship final at Belmont Springs Country Club after semi final wins. Sterling beat Mrs C Auchincloss 2 up after leading early. Caverly defeated Mrs Hucknall 7 and 6.
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Atlanta
Philadelphia
Boston
Alexia Sterling
Atlanta, Ga
Mildred Caverly
Belmont Springs Country Club
C. C. Auchincloss
Piping Rock
L. I
Sterling
Mildred Caverley
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