Michigan's Grand Old Man H Yo st Prepares for 1920s Comeback
After a weak 1919 season Michigan coach Fielding H. Yost refines plans for 1920. He rebuilds with about 60 players, recalls several returnees, and eyes a strong opening game versus Illinois. The era’s famed strategist emphasizes hard work, fair play, and a renewed push for a conference title.
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Leland Stanford University
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Abe Attell Sought That Jury May Hear Gambling Exposure
Assistant State's Attorney Hartley Replogle telegrammed Abe Attell former featherweight champion to appear before the special grand jury A second telegram asked John J McGraw to help locate Attell and secure his testimony A third message to Sport Sullivan of Boston invited testimony if he wished to testify at the investigation in Chicago on October 23.
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Baseball Scandal Probe Set to Resume Next Week
Chicago officials say the special grand jury investigating the baseball scandal will resume proceedings next Tuesday. Foreman Henry H. Brigham announced the session with no notification of the testimony to be heard.
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Henry H. Brigham
Cox Sends Congratulatory Message to Manager Speaker
In Logansport Indiana on October 13 Coeur Ca announced a tribute to Manager Trin Speaker of Cleveland. He sent a formal message saying Ohio is proud of your accomplishment.
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Balitmore Federal League Appeal In DC Court
Washington Oct 13 The District of Columbia court of appeals heard the appeal of organized baseball from the district supreme court ruling awarding the Baltimore Federal League club 264000 in damages for disruption of the Federal League. A decision is expected early next month.
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District of Columbia Court of Appeals
District Supreme Court
Baltimore Federal League
Dartmouth to Add Hall of Famer Earl Thompson as Track Coach
Earl Thompson, holder of the world record in the 126 yard hurdles, will assist in coaching track at Dartmouth College. Thompson brings elite sprint hurdle experience to the program as a part time assistant.
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Earl Thompson
Dartmouth
Baltimore Defeats St. Paul in Postseason Series
Baltimore edged St. Paul in the post-season series with a final score of 2 to 6. Sinn led the Orioles with another strong performance as Baltimore swept the series to advance.
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Paul Sinn
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Madame Carpentier Hopes Dempsey Bout Ends Ring Career
Paris October 1 Madame Carpentier reacts to her husband Georges Carpentier's victory saying she expected it and hopes his next fight against Jack Dempsey will be his last win or lose, so he can return to her.
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Madame Carpentier
Georges
Dempsey
Cleveland Promoter Loses Bet Over Boxing Plans
Promoter Mc Qinty aimed to bring Jack Britton and Benny Léonard to Cleveland but was fleeced for $20,000 by the wetsherman.
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Mc Qinty
Jack Britton
Benny Léonard
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Weatherman
Cigarette Production and Consumption In The Country
The nation produced 65 billion cigarettes last year and consumed 39 billion within the country. This indicates a high domestic consumption rate and reveals the scale of tobacco use domestically amid production capacity.
Ruth and Mays Bring Baseball to Cuba in Farce
The excerpt reports a theatrical rumor where Babe Ruth and Carl Mays plan to travel to Cuba with a baseball nine for staged games amid talk of liquor deals and a boxing figure buying a ticket. It hints at a sensational cross between sports stars and Cuban ventures, with a boastful tone about profits and spectacle.
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