Harvard Decides on Intercollegiate Athletics Restrictions
Harvard's board of overseers approved continuing intercollegiate athletics in a restricted form after a majority committee recommended it. Football and other games will be allowed, while obeying the new conditions set by the university. Meanwhile Patsy Donovan’s Brooklyn team is favored to win the pennant next season as optimism grows at baseball headquarters.
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Hans Wagner
Simon Pure
Smoketown Pirate Rooters
Honus
Cincinnati Times-Star
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Harvard athletic committee proposed reforms to reduce costs and abolish professional coaching
A Harvard committee calls to cut athletic expenses and end professional coaching. Proposals include ex officio deans on the athletic committee, student class representatives, a full time graduate manager, and reduced intercollegiate contests while seeking concerted action with other colleges.
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Harvard College
Lawrence Scientific School
Shafer Wink Cup Title Victory in Chicago Billiards
Jacob Schaefer known as the wizard of the cue defeated George Sutton to win the world 18 1 balk line championship in Chicago by a score of 600 to 443. The veteran pro delivered a dominant performance securing the title.
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Basketball Gains Ground in College Circles Amid Critics
A column reflects on basketball’s growth in college life, noting its longevity and evolving respect from coaches. It cites anecdotes about Marty Bergen’s sharp wit after His Highness’s Tidal win and mentions Philadelphia Jack O’Brien planning retirement and a hotel venture on the Pacific coast.
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Jack O'Brien
Tommy Burns
Pacific Coast
Sandusky club sees resignations and player move
Fred Kbach third baseman of the Star team resigns to join a new Sandusky club. Manager Geason learns of the planned move as Major C B Walecox of the Sandusky Base Ball Co resigns from the board without giving a reason.
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Sandushi Base Ball Co
Spiers and Snyder Chosen for Oberlin Athletics
Oberlin Athletic association selects Homer W Spiers as chairman for 1907 and football coach for a 750 dollar salary. Harvey M Snyder of Harvard Law School is named football coach. notice signed by A R Webber in Oberlin March 15 1907.
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Harvard Law School
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R Webber
Glenville Opens Baseball Season April 13 at Elvria
About thirty to forty ambitious players practice daily as Coach Braman shapes a strong high school squad. Manager Vaughn lists a tough schedule featuring Elvria Glenville Wellinston Lorain and other opponents, with April 13 home opener and several high profile showdowns ahead.
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Vermilion Independents Baseball Plan Strong Team
Vermilion March 27 The Vermilion Independents expect to field one of the strongest independent teams in the state. Grounds rebuilt grand stand enlarged to 2000 seats. Lake Shore railway and Nickel Plate offer baseball specials from Elyria and Lorain Sundays. Opening game May 12 at Crystal Beach against Elyria. Communicate with Charles Heldloff 2805 Sycamore Ave or CU 7397. Team to wear cream white with sweater coats. Out of town games Wed or Sat within 150 miles.
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Cuyahoga Central
Caffyn Accepts Akron Team Offer After Commission Talk
Ben Caffyn has accepted terms to join Akron's baseball team, ending initial reluctance after a conference with National Commission Secretary Farrell. The contract nearly completes Akron's lineup for the season, with Walter Base still negotiating for an Indianapolis outfielder.
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Cleveland
Akron
Caffyn
Farrell
National Commission
Walter Base
Indianapolis
Baseball Briefs Highlight Reds Yet Again
Manager Sed Hanlon of the Reds has given Pee Wee a warm welcome and vows he will not play bill chis ow.
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Hanlon
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Reds
Peewie
Baseball notes on spring camps and player moves
Reports from the South show teams breaking camp as pitchers like Whiting impress Patsy Donovan and managers trim young rosters. The Phillies Athletics series moves to April 3 in Philadelphia after the Yacalgan dispute, with Hemphill contesting Stone’s high contract price as Stone signs with the Browns.
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