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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1915
Page
8
New York reports a lean 1914 season with only a few clubs showing profits. Phillies and Dodgers posted gains, while Giants, Braves, Cubs, Reds and others slimmed or lost money amid big salaries and high stadium costs.
Fred Fulton the Minnesota giant chases Jess Willard for a title and will meet Arthur Pelkey in Ashkosh Wisconsin on Thursday in a ten round bout. Pelkey edged Fulton in Eau Claire earlier and Fulton shows marked improvement, aiming for a stronger performance this time. If victorious he plans to travel east to face more white hopes and pursue a shot at Willard.
William Huey of Chicago returned the world three cushion billiards championship emblem to the donors, forfeiting to Alfredo De Oro of New York who had challenged him. The title defense against De Oro had been scheduled to occur in Chicago before mid November, but the turnover stunned fans and friends alike.
Catcher Murphy of the Binghamton State League team signed with the Philadelphia Americins after Connie Mack traveled to secure the deal. Murphy was recently released from Montreal and acquired by Binghamton. The extent of Philadelphia’s payment was not disclosed. He is hailed as the best throwing catcher in the State League and a timely hitter. He began his career with Reading in 1910.
Central Y M C A football squad held a practice in Altoona Pennsylvania easing from a Saturday game against ex Carlisle Indians. The backfield worked on new plays and forwarding passing while punting and a long run featured. They will practice daily and meet West Virginia University Preparatory School from Keyser Saturday in a two game series this year.
Walter Camp lauds BOB FOLWELL Washington and Jefferson coach for masterminding a run from kick formation and forward passes that overwhelmed Yale after Spiegel and Fleming left the backfield. Camp notes Folwell’s smart game planning, speed, and execution amid line adversity and praise Yale’s line play amidst the overall display.
A coaching critique notes that if the backfield protection is poorly placed a team must endure the hit from ward passes or end runs. The emphasis is on stand and take the hit rather than improvising a protective scheme.
Chicago reports the National Association of Minor Leagues will consider legislation at its San Francisco meeting on November 11 to curb barnstorming evils. President Chivington cites an Indianapolis riot linked to an exhibition game as a trigger for action. Delegates from Eastern and Central States meet in Chicago before a special train to the coast departs November 4.
The K. C. G. basketball team, last year's City league champions, are training at the Y M C A gym twice weekly. Key departures include Humphrey Johnson who turns pro with Keyser West Virginia and Holly Keller at Western Maryland College. New lineups feature Charles Piper at center Landis moving to forward and Moore or Ward at guard. Nicholson returns as captain and a manager will be elected this week.
Baltimore fans await a fifteen round decision bout between George Chaney of Baltimore and Jack White of Chicago at the Monumental Theatre. Chaney holds a strong claim to the featherweight title with Kilbane as the leading contender in his view.
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