Mercersburg Wins Inter scholastic Cross Country Title
Mercersburg Academy’s cross country team captured the American interscholastic championship in Philadelphia. Shields led the runners, winning the national meet in 21 minutes 19 seconds, besting the 1909 record, as Mercersburg scored 41 to defeat Buffalo Technical High and Central High.
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Birthday of Greatest Ball Player Cobb Turns Thirty Today
Detroit marks Ty Cobb as he enters his thirtieth year. The Georgia Peach, born December 18, 1886 in Royston, Ga, rose from amateur shortstop to Detroit star and American League batting king in a decade with averages around .400 at times.
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Oakland 290 Massanutten 11 in Woodstown game
Oakland defeated Massanutten Academy of Woodstock Va 29 to 11 as Boyle and Gressman stood out on offense and defense. Lineups list Lincell Sanner Amicon Boyle Osborn Chance Cummins Giesenman Gibson with various scorers noted.
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FEDERAL LEAGUE PLAYERS’ MAJOR LEAGUE CHANCES DLB
As peace ends the Federal league, scouts say few Fed players will join the big leagues. Managers list Hendryx Rogge Allen Davenport and perhaps Eddie Plank as top bets, with Rariden Wilson Magee Kauff Tobin Oakes and Marvans as others likely to seek majors.
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Young Saylor to Box Thorpe in Kansas City January 7
Young Saylor agreed to box Harvey Thorpe at Kansas City on January 7. John Harvey and Willie Beecher are matched to box in Columbus, Ohio on New Year's day. Yale and Princeton plan intercollegiate swimming meets on February 6 and a week later. Cardinals announce tryouts for 17-year-old Jimmy Brannigan from St. Louis. Chicago reports Chifeds to be cleaned house with Fred Beck and Bill Jackson among those to go. Otto Hess, released by Boston Nationals, to return to the Southern league with Atlanta, after notable work with New Orleans.
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Davis and Elkins Downs Central Y M C A in Fast Game
In Elkins West Virginia on December 20 the Davis and Elkins College quintet defeated the Cumberland Central Y M C A 46 to 39 in a showdown noted for speed and sensational play. D E overcame a late ten point deficit with a whirlwind finish led by Whetzel Outright Weimer and Mcfarlane Radcliff Piper on offense and Landis on defense.
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Athletics to ship large squad on spring training trip
Manager Connie Mack plans a sizable spring training squad for the Athletics with eighteen pitchers four catchers ten infielders and six outfielders. Dartmouth football may drop Syracuse if Michigan is added by Hanoverians. Harvard soccer lags at the bottom of the league standings. Portland club to receive Phillies talent for Dave Brancroft. Jimmy Duffy seeks another bout after a loss to Ted Lewis.
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Pivot Blow in Boxing History Noted for Unfair Tactics
Gravy profiles George Lablanche The Marine and his pivot blow used to win the middleweight title in San Francisco. The piece cites other controversial punches by Attell Sullivan Corbett MacFarland Kid McCoy and more, arguing many punches push the bounds of fair play in boxing.
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Veteran British pugilist Dick Burge marks fifty five years
Private Richard Burge of the First Surrey Rifles reaches age 60 this Sunday born December 19 1865 once lightweight champion of England and famed for a legendary world title bout with Vid Lavigne. Burge remains active as a fight promoter and volunteered for service inspiring younger boxers to join his unit.
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Second Bout Shaped by Fortune and War Fame
Jack, born in Pennsylvania, built a fortune in Canadian mines and rushed to the front after war began. He returns for a second bout with Jeff, remains mangled yet cheerful and a credit to boxing.
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Topnotchs Racqueter William M Johnston Rises to Tennis Pole
William M Johnston climbs from outside the top ten to the No 1 ranking after a sensational run in the national championship tournament. Four years ago he was unlisted and four seasons back he stood sixth behind Behr Murray and others. Critics note the journey from obscurity to the peak as the season’s decisive achievement.
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Heilmann Seeks Three Months Pay From Frisco and Detroit
Harry Heilman, star batter of the Pacific Coast League, seeks the three months' salary he claims is due. He sat out the past season with injuries in San Francisco and received no pay. He was afterward sold to Detroit, but neither club will settle the claim.
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