All Star Sheldon Ten Likely for Bloomington Next Year
Big Nine action in Chicago allows Sheldon ten players to remain for another football season with retroactive eligibility rules dropped. Indiana gains most, while reforms curb reporters and force secrecy around football during season as coaches and captains face gag limits.
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Jimmy Baetdon
Bloomington
Chicago
Sheldon
Indiana
Hare
Bicom
Clark
Gotch beaten in grueling New Orleans wrestling match
Special to the Sam. Frank Gotch was severely punished in a wrestling match with Ren Beell on Saturday in New Orleans. Beell won the bout with two takedowns including a 149 minute and 30 second fall, while Gotch secured a fall in 10 minutes. A return match is rumored for Kansas City with a $5,000 purse.
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New Orleans
Dee
Frank Gotch
Ren Beel
Beell
Navy Defeats Army In Final Football Clash
Navy tops Army 10 to 4 in a hard fought season finale at Philadelphia. The Middies score in the second half on a placement kick and a later forward pass after a fake kick, turning the game in Annapolis’ favor as West Point is outplayed and left disappointed.
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Navy
Army S. Philadelphia
Middies
West Point
Annapolis
Army
Interstate Polo League Expands to Include Cleveland and Pittsburg
Special from Akron reports the Interstate Polo League plans rapid expansion adding Cleveland and Pittsburg. John L McDermott and William B Jones leaders of East Liverpool and Nike franchises seek larger markets and patronage, with Niles likely moving Cleveland and East Liverpool to Pittsburg.
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Cleveland
Pittsburg
Akron
Dec Ainstead
Menard
William Foot
John L. McDermott
Willam B. Jones
Nikes
East Liverpool
Niles
McDermott
Ham
Niles Club
Pitts
Menard 10
Harvard to Name Next Football Coach Amid Transfers
Boston The Sun reports Harvard may appoint a new coach next year with Reggie Brown and Oliver F. Curtis as leading candidates. Coach Reid stays on and declines comment as Harvard eyes a strong freshman group and Harvard-Yale dynamics shape the coaching decision.
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Boston
Maur
Harvard
Cambridge
Reggie” Brown
Oliver F. Curtis
Reid
Fo Hag
Yale
Ava Sears
Wendell
Starr
Newhall
Parker
Orr
Kennard
Durr
Sneele
MacDonald
Han
Ag Hay
Aol
Andovar
Monopoly Dip Proposal at Madison Square Garden Show
A well dressed man sought a hidden “dip privilege” at the national automobile show in Madison Square Garden. He offered $500 down plus 2 percent daily graft to target men’s wallets, claiming a lucrative but illicit arrangement with the pickpocket scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Square Garden
James Young
Madison-square Garden Company
Tye
Hera
Mr. Young
Wrestling Talk Sparks Match Talk Between Legends
The piece surveys debates on a possible Jeffries return and imagined clashes with Hackenschmidt and Gotch. It weighs public sentiment, past titles, and who might claim the heavyweight crown, noting Corbett’s cautious view and the era’s boxing and wrestling rivalries.
Jeffries Praised as World’s Greatest by Timer Harding
In San Francisco Navy yard dispatches timer George Harding declares James J. Jeffries the greatest fighter ever seen. He recalls Jeffries untouched on feet except a Ruhlin clash, lauds Jeffries’ recuperative power, and predicts no man will outbox him. He notes Jeffries remains unmatched and questions if he will fight again.
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Times
Corbett
Jeffries
Jett
Mary
Timer Harding
Weelal
Bom
San Francisco
Cal
Navy
George Harding
James J. Jeffries
Jem Mace
Gus Ruhlin
Queer Street
Rucnp
Ile
Jeff
Ila
Jeffrie
Sport Events of the Week Turf
New Orleans Crescent Hy Jockey club meets at Fair Grounds. Los Angeles Jockey club continues at Ascot park. New California Jockey club meets in Oakland. Boxing cards listed across cities from Monday to Saturday. Shooting event noted at Indianapolis Gun Club grounds.
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New Orleans
Crescent Hy Jockey Club
Fair Grounds
Los Angeles
Los Apreles Jockey Club
Ascot Park
San Francisco
New California Jockey Club
Oakland
The
Indianapolis Gun Club
Nationalizing the Automobile Club sparks club opposition
The piece notes controversy over nationalizing the Automobile Club of America and mocks the idea of loyalty shifts among motorist groups. It mentions a Boston suggestion to acquire Al Amharica Island and recounts a Thanksgiving hotel gathering of auto enthusiasts, with satirical details about a “Goose hoax gin” and a gold spark plug souvenir. It also references Quaker health teacher A Dunn promoting herbs at Weber's Drug Company and describes various remedies and the turkey corn component used in that line.
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Sombast
Automobile Club of America
American Automoblis Association
Automobile Club of
al Amharica
Boston
A. A. Buy
New York
Wilt Gocac
A. Dunn
Weber's Drug Company
Storn
Claypool
Detroit 10 Be The Joke Team Trade Rumors Amid Moves
Detroit owners consider trading star players to reshape lineup. Comiskey and Cantillon aim to acquire Cobb Crawford McIntyre and others, forming a new nucleus while fielding a younger club. Players like Lindeau and OLeary stay as potential core pieces. Multiple deals could shift pitching and outfield strength this season.
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Sun
Detroit
Metro
Embal
Mienisan
Charles Comiskey
Joseph Canetillan
Schacter
O'Leary
Canfillon
Comiskey
Lindeau
Frat
Basamin
New
Pantarad
Cor McIntyre
Cobb
Crawford
Cantilion
Theld Roman
Earl of
Detroft
Griffith
Cobh
O Hetle
McIntyre
Cantillan
Handball Champion Drew Dominates Butlivan for World Title
Special to The Sam Chicago reports New York handball expert Drew defeated Dennis Butlivan in three straight games to claim the world championship series. The match ran Saturday with decisive play and Drew secured all three wins, sealing the title in strong form.
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Drew
Chicago
Dee
Oliver Drew
New York
Dennis Butlivan
Thin City
Bunday
Maat
Aight
Gurmya
Herman's Lucky Number and a String of Victories
A report notes Herman's lucky number and a long string of thirteen victories. Articles signed with gang include eighteen conditions and a winner's purse of thirteen thousand dollars.
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Herman
Gang
BERMAN S13 FIGHTS RECAP OF MARCH TO JUNE ACTION
A terse clash list covers Herman Berman's bouts. Names include Teddy, Smith, Sullivan, Von Brown, and Fane. Ring notes reference knockouts in Nebraska Iowa and Hot Springs with rounds and venues across 1960s dates.
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Herman
Brown
Vong
Fane
Teddy
Smith
Oneaha
Neb
Mazen
Thinmystowasy
Warn
Billy Fituicane
Hot Springs
Kateked
Dave Sullivan
Hat Springs
Mascot Mindset in Joe Gans Fight Hype at Tonopah
Special to The Sun reports Chicago promoter Zeit courts superstition as Kid Herman trains for the Joe Gans bout in Tonopah on January 1. Herman clings to a mascot image, boasting past wins over Nate Lewis's fighters, while contract terms promise $1500 to the winner, $800 to the loser and $1000 in expenses to each man.
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Chicago
Dec
Hyori
Mttle
Kid” Herman
Joe Gans
Iwans
Hoelom
Tonopah
Herman
Jimmy Kanoami
Jimmy
Generowa
Nate Lewis
Lewis
Hermey
Lewin
Superbas Plan Early Spring Practice in Jacksonville
The Brooklyn Superbas arrange spring work in Jacksonville Florida with a probable March start. Manager Donovan plans three weeks of workouts there then a northern exhibition schedule. A Detroit series in Augusta may recur as Chicago President Murphy seeks fewer cross league spring games.
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Teiala
Brooklyn
Superbas
Jacksonville
Fla
Vlna
Donovan
Jia
Jacksonvila
Ithera
Detroits
Augusta
Uniers
Murphy
Chicagos
Kelley Cheated Out Of Baseball Leadership
Kelley and Lydiard were barred from the American Association after a Cleveland style scandal. The ruling declared them ineligible as charges of umpire betting were proved false in parts. Kelley plans to manage an Eastern League club next season as the ownership group readies for the December 29 business meeting in Minneapolis.
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Chicago
Pec
J. Kelley
Minneapolis
American Association
L. A. Lydiard
Samo
American Nasociation
Bunday
Grand Palace
Kelley
Judiard
Te Grind
George Tebeau
Louleville
Kansas City
M. FE
Cantillon
George Lennon
St. Paul
T. J. Bryce
Columbus
Charles Bavenor
Milwaukee
W. Ro Armour
Toledo
W. H. Watkins
Manapolia
Lydiard
Owens
Minneapolia 5
Aftanta
Tengus
M. B. Cantillon
W. R. Armour
Fei
Applications for License in Seventh Ward Indiana
The subscriber seeks license for sale of intoxicating liquors in quantities over five gallons at a two story brick building on North Pennsylvania Street. Notices address voters in Center township Marion County for January term. Names Frederick C. Groabert and H. Quinn appear with premises descriptions in Indianapolis.
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Trwnahin
Anerion County
Board of County, Commissioners
Rmit
Burinase
Pennsylvania Street
IA Square
Ely
Pennavivania Street
Frederick C. Groabert
Suventh
Wart
Center Township
Camiatoner
Marion County
Indiana
Delaware Street
Dancy
Indianapolis
Sata Foo
H. Quinn
Rerdy
Mallon County
Board of County Commissioners
Meridian Treet
Meridian
Dfe~ Carty Streets
Lou
Wan
Biaccum
Outlet
Indennapolis
Marton County
Thollans
Add
Tennis Cabinet Emerges From Roosevelt Era Court Talks
Washington report traces the origin of the so called Tennis Cabinet formed around Theodore Roosevelt. It notes membership based on congeniality and ability with a racquet, its link to the Keep Commission, and the Washington court life centered near the White House where Roosevelt and allies played and discussed matters.
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Roneavelt
Keep Commission
Prealda Roosevelt
Charles H. Kenniatah
The
Treasury
H. Hitchcock
Washington
Malin
Roe
Executive
Whitenous
State, War and Navy
Whitehouse
Rocpursit
Ind
Bad Boys
Bodoffa
Ackerman Changes Base to Terre Haute Manager Barton
Welterweight wrestling champion Ackerman shifts training base from Lima to Terre Haute. He will be managed by W. H. Barton who also represents Alex Swanson. The move follows Ackerman winning the championship.
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Barton
Pare Haute
Ind
al Ackerman
Lima
Terre Haute
W. H. Barton
Alex Swanson
Ackerman
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