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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1913
Page
6
muddled report describes a tense contest where Miami repeatedly gains yardage against U of C. Miami defense holds at crucial moments as the Varsity struggles near the goal line, with a late score securing the victory amid slippery conditions and sustained pressure.
A Thanksgiving Day scrimmage featured Christ Church and Coit A with a close contest and injuries shaping the outcome. The Celts edged the opponents for a late touch down as key players endured knocks, leaving the league race unsettled and hinting at a rematch next Saturday.
Promoter announces a boxing bill for Monday evening featuring Roux versus Hartman and McGovern in a stacked card. Promoter notes strong local interest with tickets at Wheel Cafe and Gassman’s cigar store.
Manager Jimmy Wiedemeyer of Queen City A C has matched Ad Wolgast former lightweight champion and Tommy Gary for ten rounds before the club early in the new year. Gary is familiar to local fans for past exhibitions against Yankee Schwartz and Andy Bezena. Wolgast trains in Cadillac Michigan preparing for a bout with Charlie White in Chicago to take place in- training at his gym.
A collage of sports notes surveys baseball and football scenes, mentioning O Grady and Yale games, and hints at a Western tour of the White Sox and Giants. It references John Tener, his rise to NL presidency, and his early pitching career with the Pitts with brief career arc.
Frank Zuch of the Y M C A won the sixth annual Thanksgiving Day cross country marathon in a 24 minute handicap despite poor road conditions. Mueller Weller Jenkins and Borg rounded out the top five as the Y M C A claimed the team championship with five runners in the first ten.
East Night High defeated West Night High 3 to 0 at Carson Field in the best played game of the season. Moffett kicked the decisive 25 yard field goal in the final seconds as odds favored West to win. It marked East’s first victory over West in five years. The East Juniors also defeated the West Juniors 6 to 4 in a preliminary game.
The Catholic Athletic Club eleven defeated Covington ex-High School at Wiedemann Park Newport by 12 to 2. About 1,000 spectators witnessed CAC claim the northern Kentucky title.
A historical note lists 1913 football tolls with 14 killed and 176 injured. Fractures include legs arms ankles ribs shoulders collarbones hands wrists skulls and other injuries totaling 183 cases. The figures reflect early safety concerns in the sport.
The West End Tigers defeated Delhi 18 to 7 to claim the 150 pound city championship. The event notes a packed scene with local teams and plans for Sunday’s bookings at Price Hill or Imps. The paper also records the silver wedding of George J Hack and his wife at the Eagles Hall with 126 relatives present.
The Shamrocks beat Advent 20 to 6 after Advent led early with a Johnson twenty-yard TD. Schrader, a five year returnee formerly with the Dayton Oakwoods, strengthened Advent. Shamrocks dominated after halftime, pressing on the one-yard line in the third quarter. The next game pits the Shamrocks against the Celts for city championship.
Local matches show Christ Church 1 Celts 7 and Shamrocks 20 Advent 6. Other results include Hughes 21 Hamilton 0 and Georgetown 16 Holy Cross 7. College play features Washington and Jefferson 62 Bucknell 0 and Penn State 6 Pittsburg 7. Cincinnati University 18 Miami 7. Carlisle 13 Brown 0. Western Reserve 17 Case 6. Lafayette 7 Dickinson 6. Delhi 6 West End Tigers 0.
A man was injured in a fight yesterday involving William Evans and Julius Coleman. The assailant, described as colored, cut the victim on the left shoulder and he was taken to City Hospital. An offender over 18 was arrested.
McKinnon of Heston defeated Christie of Milwaukee in a ten round welterweight style scrap at Reichrath arena. Both weighed 158 pounds as fans saw a tactical bout with McKinnon delivering cleaner blows and blocking Christie’s attempts. The undercard featured Leders and Welsh drawing after a hard fought battle and Bubbles of dunky hud stopping Kid Moore in the third round.
Price Hill defeated Rosedale 20 to 6 to claim the city championship in the 160-pound class. Coach Mrs Burckhart steered the team through a weekend of practice as Price Hill secured a decisive victory. On December 7 they face Mercury Covington for Southern Ohio title with a banquet planned if victorious.
Johnny Creely earned a hard fought decision over Joe Katell before Cloverleaf Athletic Club audience in Reading. Referee Lou Bauman officiated as fans applauded Creely. his next bout likely in Indianapolis.
The YWCA semi monthly entertainment Monday evening is led by Miss Ethel Thalheimer and two English classes. The program features Friday Afternoon in the Village School followed by an old-fashioned spelling bee. Members may bring escorts.
An incomplete notice outlines office hours from 7 p m to 4 20 p m with Saturday evening hours at 6 90 o'clock. It mentions Dr Co W M West Witt Street and a plan to treat patients, but several words are garbled.
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