Willard Leaves the Wild West to Focus on Boxing
New Orleans report says Jess Willard world heavyweight champion ends his wild West show and plans to move to boxing full time. Promoters discuss an Eastern title bout possibly in New Haven with offers around 20090 dollars. Willard visits Los Angeles family before readying to defend title, citing Frank Moran as a likely challenger.
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New Orleans
Jess Willard
Willard
New Haven
Tom Jones
Wilard
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Havana
Frank Moran
K O G Basketball Club to Elect New Manager
The K O G basketball team champions for three straight years will hold an 7 pm meeting at the Central YMCA to elect a new manager. A captain will be named later as the opening game likely December 1 approaches. Candidates include Landis Nicholson MacFarland Freeland Piper Moore Amouse John and Damm and others who have trained at the YMCA gym.
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Freeland
Aggregation
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Moore
Amouse
John
Damm
Gainor on a Hunt Becomes Local Favorite Through Camp
Del Ggainor Boston first baseman, back from the World Series, winters at his Cheat River camp. Joined by Joe Na!-9, ex Mt St Jos e College star, the pair hunt wild turkeys, pheasants, and squirrels, enjoying a successful season away from baseball.
Wonders Win Lead as Athletics Suffer Pin Total
The Wonders beat the Athletics two games out of three by 97 pins to remain atop the Diamond Bowling League standings. Scores and player lines appear jumbled but indicate strong performances by Wonders and key contributions from Brant Brinkman and Clack. Tonight features White Sox versus Royal Blues.
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Colts
Imperials
Chasing the Pigskin at Central Y M C A
Harold Freelyand quits the season as quarterback for the Central Y M C A Junior Athletic Football team. Damm or Fuller likely to take over, with Fuller returning from an early injury and both men directing a brief signal practice as they prepare for Keyser.
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Harold Freelyand
Damm
Fuller
Keyser
Allegany High to Scrimmage as Piedmont Game Pending
Allegany High School football resumes practice after a four day layoff. The team plans scrimmage work while Manager Walker seeks final arrangements for a Friday game with Piedmont High School, location to be Piedmont or Keyser. The A C E B guard is set to practice each afternoon before kickoff.
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Allegany High
Walker
Piedmont
No Home Too Old For Electric Wiring
A reminder that even houses built in earlier eras can be safely wired for electric lights. Modern wiring by skilled wiremen leaves little trace, maintaining wall integrity and daily routines with no dirt or disruption.
Mathewson Named Federal League Manager for 1916
New reports say Christy Mathewson will manage the Federal League club planned for New York in 1916. Christy Mathewson’s Giants contract still runs another year but he hints his pitching may never return. If so, he could be released by the Giants, though McGraw might retain him as a coach.
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Christy Mathewson
Munthy
Giants
Matty
McGraw
Federal League club owners set annual meeting in Indianapolis
Chicago reports that club owners of the Federal League will convene for their annual gathering in Indianapolis next Thursday, as announced yesterday.
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Chicago
Federal League
Indianapolis
Ertle Not Recognized World Bantam Champion
The New York State boxing commission declined to recognize Johnny Ertle of St Paul as world bantamweight champion after his victory over Kid Williams on a foul. A Brooklyn boxing club may advertise Ertle as champion if it chooses, though formal recognition was not granted.
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Johnny Ertle
St. Paul
Brooklyn
Ertle
Kid Williams
Cardinals Plan To Train In Gym
St Louis Cardinals may train at Francis Field gymnasium if Robison field is unplayable next spring. President Britton said the team will train at home with Washington University offering facilities. The club may purchase first baseman Leo Dressen from St Louis club of the American Association after a strong .321 season.
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Francis Field
Cardinals
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St. Louis Club
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