Cubs Machine to Be Torn Up by Trades at Meetings
Indianapolis youth Glen Macy and Robert Wenner will trial with the Cubs at Washington Park as manager Burke prepares for early March report. Macy, 20, works for the Traction terminal, and both youths may be sent to Newark Ohio if promising. Murphy signals a Cubs restructuring with trades and possible player sales to Indianapolis. Doyle eyes an NL umpiring role. Jack Johnson reports brain scan shows normal, six weeks drink-free. a hunter from Indianapolis shares a rabbit tale from Brookville with two colliding rabbits and a dog.
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Washington Park
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Edinburg
Macy
Indianapolis Garden
Cub
Murphy
Cubs
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Frank
Jack Johnson
Jack
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Howard Jones Rumor as Yale Head Coach Candidate
New Haven Conn Dec 5 The sight of Howard Jones Yale's former football head coach sparked rumors he could be offered the next season position Yale plans to reorganize its coaching system and recalls Jones as head of field coaching with Walter Camp as head advisory coach Capt Daly plans Monday night captain election with quarterback Arthur Howe expected to be chosen unanimously
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Yale
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Walter Camp
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Annual Lackey Sale Opens March 7 at Cambridge City
Cambridge City Ind Dec 5 John Lackey announces his annual sale for March 7 to 11 1911 attracting consignors and buyers from across the United States. He has held these sales twenty five years and many leading horses have been sold there. The outlook for 1911 is very promising.
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John 8 Lackey
United States
Lackey
Cambridge
Millsaps College to approve broad athletics program
Jackson Mississippi December 5 1920 following action by the Methodist church which controls affairs at Millsaps college it was decided to establish athletics of almost every nature for the general welfare of the college and student body as one faculty member stated the college one of the largest in the state has long barred sport but reforms in football prompted lifting the lid the college will apply for membership to the Southern intercollegiate athletic association.
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Moran Begged Referee To Stop Fight With Nelson
Moran, after defeating Battling Nelson in San Francisco, told reporters in New York he feared killing Nelson and pleaded with the referee to halt the bout. He recalled Tommy McCarthy's death after a bout with him and said he would fight Ad Wolgast next, proposing winner take all or 80-20 split.
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Six-day bicycle records fall in Madison Square Garden
In Madison Square Garden six-day race action, fourteen teams had covered 185 miles and five laps by 8 am as new records loomed. The Belgian-French pair Achille Germain and Francois Varlinden withdrew after fourteen laps behind the leaders, amid a dramatic 15 minute spurt. Paddy Mehir sparked a late sprint. Bobby Walthour’s endurance draws doubt, while partner Iver Johnson may carry him through. Walthour has prior wins with McEachern in 1901 and Munroe in 1903.
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Pre
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Boxing card listings across multiple cities and dates
Boxers schedule multiple bouts through MONDAY to SUNDAY across Eng land New York Philadelphia Boston and other venues. Notable matchups include Digger Stanley Kendrick Stewart Buckles Ash and several bouts featuring Conley Stewart Langford and OToole among others. Early week boxing prep spans Lincoln and Memphis dates with continuing events in cycling wrestling golf auto billiards and billiards venues nationwide.
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John Condon
Eng
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Spider Stewart
Newport
Guy Buckles
Kid Ash
Nate Syracuse
N. Y
Billy Allen
Billy Yan
Kansas City
Phil Knight
John McCarthy
New York
Jim Stewart
Jack
Twin) Sullivan
Schenectady
Wille Lewis
Kid Henry
Memphis
Jack Fitzgerald
Philadelphia
Joe Ambrose
Young Criffo
Crisis for Michigan faces decision on western status
Ann Arbor, Dec 5. Michigan must act within the coming week to decide whether to return to the Western Conference, following new legislation that compels a clear stance on its future membership and status. The move is framed as a pivotal moment likely to settle Michigan's place in intercollegiate athletics for years.
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Michigan
Best Fielders in National League by 1910 Averages
A 1910 fielding ranking shows Chance MacHethn ie Zimmerman Doolan Collins Sheckard Titus Moran Scanlon Leever Sallee as top infielders and outfielders with a team average .964. Kane and Abbott posted higher personal averages but few games. Brooklyn leads team average by a slim margin over Chicago.
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Pittsburg
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Boston
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Brooklyn
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Sallee
St. Louis
Golfers Arrive for Atlanta Athletic Club Open
Five well known golfers have arrived to participate in the open invitation tournament of the Atlanta athletic club, starting next Thursday for three days. About thirty entries are expected from top professional players, with eight cash prizes ranging from 225 to 15 dollars plus numerous prizes for nonprofessionals. Sunday's arrivals included J. J. Mc Dermott H. H. Barker Gilbert Nickals Mr. Monroe and Willie Robertson.
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H. H. Barker
Gilbert Nickals
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Reardon Buys Gelding From Charleston Dealers
M. H. Reardon purchased the chestnut pacing gelding Teddy R from Stull and McCabe of Charleston Hl. Teddy R, by Span ish Cavalier, clocked a half mile campaign last season and is credited with a mile in 2:06. He will be sold abroad.
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Stull & McCabe
Charleston
Teddy R
Springfield
Hackenschmidt Seeks World Title If Gotch Returns
Chicago December reports Hackenschmidt says he would challenge Gotch for the world heavyweight wrestling title if Gotch retires and then returns. He notes he will not pursue Gotch if he stays retired but would like a match if Gotch wrestles again. Gotch's plans are awaited with potential Chicago appearances looming.
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Detroit Beats Havana 12-4 in Saturday Baseball Clash
The Detroit baseball team defeated Havana on Saturday with a 12 to 4 score. The game featured solid hitting from Detroit and a steady pitching effort, securing the victory at the Havana field.
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Detroit
Indiana AD seeks big football game for Indianapolis
Bloomington, Ind. December. Indiana University Athletic Director Da Cc P Hutchins is arranging next year’s schedule and aims to bring a major Eastern opponent to Indianapolis. Hutchins says Indiana alumni favor a strong game in the city over a small Northwestern clash and is corresponding with several large colleges, with completion at least three weeks away.
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Boston National League Club Sold to Boston Financial Interests
Boston Mass Dec 5 The Boston club in the National League has been sold to large Boston financial interests. Only minor details remain. The sale will be completed and disclosed after the club’s annual meeting on Tuesday. The statements come from unquestionable authority and were arranged through a major local financial institution.
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Mass
Cole of Cubs Best Pitcher Leads National League Wins
Secretary Heydler reports Cole of the Cubs as the league leader in winning percentage for last season. He lost four championships and won twenty, aiding Chicago’s pennant run. The piece highlights low runs per nine innings for Cole and notes other top pitchers like Mathewson and Brown, with insights on innings, full games, strikeouts, and walks.
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Coulon May Go Abroad After New Orleans Bout
Johnny Coulén, bantamweight claimant, defeated Charley Harvey of Boston in ten rounds at the New Orleans Athletic Club. He may ship to England for a couple of months to pursue bouts abroad.
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McFarland agrees to ten round bout with Attell in New York
Chicago lightweight Packey McFarland has accepted terms for a ten round match with Abe Attell at the Fairmount club in New York on December 19. McFarland will receive 2,600 dollars plus 85 percent of gross receipts, weight 138 1/2 pounds at 6 o clock.
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College faculties to discuss sport football in Indiana
Greencastle Ind Dec 5 An effort led by Prof Trueblood of Earlham University seeks a conference of Indiana college and university faculties to discuss and act on next year’s football situation. The exact nature of the conference is unknown, but the gathering signals possible sentiment against the sport.
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Wheeler signs 3 year deal to manage Terre Haute
Terre Haute Indiana December 5 Eddie Wheeler former South Bend pennant winners manager signed a three year contract to manage Terre Haute Sunday This settles his future after owners Bert Annis and Carson questioned his allegiance to South Bend and the Central league
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Wheeler
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Poventry
Burns Retires From the Ring signals change in era
Seattle dispatch reports Tommy Burns retires from boxing and will surrender his English dates to protege Jack Lester due to a knee injury from lacrosse. Burns has informed promoter Hugh McIntosh by cable that Lester will take over his engagements.
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Wash
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England
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