Pittsburg Football Poised for 1915 Title Bid
New York news notes Glen Warner as Pittsburg coach and predicts a strong 1915 team with backfield stars Smith and Collins returning. It cites Pittsburg's 8-1 record, the loss to Washington and Jefferson, and hopes for Harvard Dartmouth Notre Dame matchups and US east league supremacy.
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Carlisle Indians
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Welsh Defends Title Amid Lightweight Showdown at Garden
Freddie Welsh defended his lightweight world title against Joe Shugrue at Madison Square Garden. Shugrue pressed the attack but Welsh’s clever defense limited any real damage. Welsh, active in frequent bouts, stayed off the aggression as he avoided extended exchanges with the younger challenger.
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New York
Freddie Welsh
Joe
Young) Shugrue
Jersey City
Madison Square Garden
Shugrue
Welsh
Mahan Chosen Harvard Football Captain for 1915
Edward William Mahan of Netick Mass was selected captain of Harvard's 1915 football team at a meeting of the 1914 squad yesterday in Cambridge Massachusetts. He has played halfback on the varsity squad for the past two seasons and will lead the team next year.
Plank Signs Federal League Deal in Gettysburg
Ed Plank of the Philadelphia Athletics signed a Federal League contract in Gettysburg. Harry Goldman, Baltimore club treasurer, obtained the pitcher’s signature. the exact club assignment remains undisclosed. It is believed he will pitch for either St. Louis or Chicago.
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Eddie Plank
Philadelphia Athletics
Harry Goldman
Baltimore
Plank
St. Louis
Chicago
Braves to Play on New Grounds Next Season
Boston reports that the massing of the Walpole street grounds, home to the Boston National League club for 40 years, will move. President James E. Gaffney says the team will play next season at Fenway Park until July when a new home is ready, with Gaffney and officers re-elected at the annual meeting.
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Walpole Street
James E. Gaffney
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Fenway Park
Boston Americans
Gaffney
Brickley Seeks Coaching Job Near New York After Harvard
Harvard captain Brickley states he plans to coach next fall but not at Harvard. He wants a job near New York, prefers a multi-year deal, and cites needing money. He notes his value comes from Harvard Haughton system experience and may seek help from an ex-Harvard lineman.
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Brickley
Harvard
New York
Haughton
Boilermakers Sweep S T Little Jewelry in Bowling Clash
The Boilermakers won three straight games against S T Little Jewelry Co in the B and O YMCA Bowling League last night tying them to within one game of second place held by Central YMCA. The two teams meet again next Tuesday after a prior win by Boilermakers over Central. Tonight the Car Men face B and Co YMCA. Last night's scores.
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S. T. Little Jewelry Company
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City League 10 Open Tonight
City Basketball League opens tonight with three games on the bill. First tip off at 7:45 p m and play runs to 9:45 p m with a small admission. Fans may stay for all three contests as announced in yesterday’s Press.
Miss Evelyn Mershall to Wed Marshall Field Jr
Miss Evelyn Mershall daughter of the late Charles H Marshall of Newark will marry Marshall Field Sr grandson of the late Marshall Field of Chicago in January. They met and Field proposed while crossing the Atlantic last September.
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Charles H. Marshall
Newark
Marshall Field
Randson
Chicago
Young Field
Atlantic
J Mandot Career in Boxing Highlighted by Rise to Fame
Joe Mandot, New Orleans lightweight fighter, known for a romantic career and a hard early life, faces Johnny Kilbane in Akron on December 7. Born to a baker, Mandot rose from struggle to later affluence through boxing success.
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Joe Mandot
New Orleans
Johnny Kilbane
Akron
Cubs Set Team Score Record In Savoy Bowling League
The Cubs beat the Naps two of three last night and established a Savoy Bowling League team score record with 1707 pins. Coughenour of the Naps hit 179 in the second game, while his 426 in three games set a new individual average mark. Frank Lindner holds the current high score 189. The Giants meet the Reds tonight and the Cardinals face the Yankees.
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Coughenour
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Reds
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Yankees
NeverSlips Defeat Unknowns In Bowling League Night
Frostburg Maryland December 3 The NeverSlips won two of three games against the Unknowns in the Men Bowling League last night A match with the Unknowns and the Trolley Dodgers is set for Monday December 7 with strong fan interest and large crowds expected at every contest.
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Neverslips
Unknowns
Trolley Dodgers
A Heavyweight Bowling Team Giants Meet the Midgets
Frostburg Maryland December 3 A unique bowling contest is set for Majestic Alleys Thursday afternoon as the Giants face the Midgets The Giants average about 308 pounds and stand six feet eight inches They are willing to play a game or series against any United States team of similar weight and height
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Majestic
Giants
United States
Prisoner Sentenced to The Cut by Justice Heck
Samt. Robinette received six months at the cut after repeated drunk and disorderly charges. Magistrate noted repeated court appearances and imposed the sentence. Thirteen prisoners were in police court this morning.
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Robinette
Heck
Frostburg Five To Play Coney In Friday Armory Game
Lonaconing Md Dec 3 The Frostburg five will play Coney in the Armory Friday night. The Frostburg lineup is built from St Johns and Trinity Club veterans and is regarded as one of the strongest teams in the region.
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Death of Rev Henry Evan Cotton former assistant pastor
The Rev Henry Evan Cotton died yesterday at his home in Hagerstown after months of illness. He served three years as assistant pastor at Emmanuel Protestant Episcopal Church Baltimore and spent time at the Church Home and Infirmary in February. Earlier he acted as rector of the American Church in 1912 after resigning from Emmanuel and was assistant to the late Rev Dr J Houston Eccleston.
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Henry Evan Cotton
Emmanuel Protestant Episcopal Church
Baltimore
Hagerstown
Reverend Hugh Birckhead succeeds church leader Cotton
A Barbados native, Mr. Cotton, educated at St Pauls School and Trinity College, served 12 years as rector in Quincy and later Hagers Town before moving to Baltimore. He is survived by his wife Helen and eight children, with brothers Hugh and Leslie in Boston and sisters in Dresden and New York.
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Dudley Page Cotton
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New York
Glick Chosen Captain Of Princeton Football Team
Frank Glick a Pittsburgh youth was unanimously elected to captain Princeton University's football team for next season. The 21 year old junior is a Central High School graduate and in his third year at Princeton.
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Princeton
Frank Glick
Pittsburgh
Princeton University
Central High School of
Classified Ad Promotes The Cumberland Press War Book
A brief advert urges readers to place ads for selling or renting property in The Cumberland Press and to read the war book available for 10 cents at The Cumberland Press office.
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