Too Much Professionalism in Western College Football
Ralph Lewis former Northwestern captain speaks at the Grand on Reforming western football. He calls for a year of college attendance before athletics participation and three years of eligibility, saying professionalism fuels brutality and hurts academics, urging better scholar standards and stricter amateur rules.
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Stuart Robson
Shaw
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Evanston
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Northwestern University
Foundryman
Collee
Automobile leaders lament foreign bias at New York show
President Elliott C. Les of the Amare jean Automobile association rails at the long watch collection policy and foreign favoritism at the New York show. Only six of 17 cars are American in a display that seemed treated as a back number. Lewis credits the Jerome election as people ruling over machine politics and questions where the funds came from amid a war on graft and influence.
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Amarejean Automobile Association
New York
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Willams
Travers Jerome
Dlatic
Jerome
Mr. Lewis
Boss Murphy
Britt Will Wot Meet Joe Gans
New York January 26 Jimmy Huntt California lightweight champion declined a 20 round title bout with Joe Gans in San Francisco. Fight promoter Apecal In The Sun sent Britt Comroth an offer of 65 percent of gross receipts to meet Gans at Mechanica Pavilion Frisco next month or early March. Britt replied he will never fight Gans again and he only will meet Hatting Nelson.
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Jimmy Huntt
California
Joe Gans
San Francisco
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Mike “Twin Bullivan
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Not to Race Early Great Horse Plans Brooklyn Handicap
New York January 26 Sysonby champion race horse will not begin training early this year and likely will not race until the Brooklyn Handicap. Last spring as a 3 year old he ran in the Metropolitan Handicap and dead heated with Race King. Owner James F Keene, unhappy with the ride and condition, plans a late campaign, keeping Sysonby fit for the Brooklyn meeting and improving his health and flesh.
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Syconby
Metropolitan
James F. Keene
Auto club prospers as 1906 plans unfold
The American Automobile Association reports a rising treasury from new individual memberships and outlines forthcoming member benefits for 1906. The piece notes a high import volume, with 1,036 cars imported and 947 entering through New York, while domestic sales exceed imports by over 25 percent. Charles G. Wridgway aims to set a 1,000 mile record this spring with the 1906 Peerless.
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New York
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Exoneration of Yale Coaches Sparks Clarifications
In New Haven Yale professor William Hess retracted criticism of coaches Kennedy Mack Lush and Murphy after acknowledging his remarks may have been taken personally. Hess says he did not intend Kennedy, and to be fair to Mack Lush and Murphy he will make amends.
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Finn to Manage Nashville Club in Central Polo League
Special to The Sun from Nashville reports Finn, currently linked with MAFOR connections and Indianapolis, will manage the Nashville Baseball Club and arrive Monday to establish his home in the city. The item mentions prior rumors of a move to Little Rock. Hood's Sarsaparilla ad copy fills the rest of the page.
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New Umpire Recalls Strenuous Experience in Small Town Game
Will Evans from Youngstown Ohio recalls a violent scene at a Niles versus Youngstown game. He describes a 1500 strong crowd, a disputed late lead, and a postgame attack where rocks sticks and mud were used as weapons. Evans narrowly escaped with minor bruises after his car stalled and fans attacked.
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Ban Johnson
Youngstown
Niles
Pasey
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Nilea
Young Man Dominates in Willie Hoppe Spotlight
The article argues youth dominates many sports yet notes exceptions like Willie Hoppe, Abe Attell, Jack O'Brien, and boxing careers. It discusses age thresholds for leadership roles, the rise of young athletes, and how prolonged practice shapes mastery across disciplines.
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Dan Patch Is King Of Pacers In 1905 Racing Year
Ed Geers the silent Tennessean driver tops standings with 16 firsts 17 seconds and 13 thirds earning 12004 prize money far ahead of Lou McDonald 27160. Dan Patch the pacer leads the year with 36 miles paced in 1 55 8 average 157 and seven sub 2 08 efforts as the stud year opens with the horse kept at stud until June.
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Ed Geers
Tennessee
Lou McDonald
Joe Patchen
Dry Patch
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Race Results at New Orleans Full Grenada Hat Race
Race results show multiple races with handlers and times across New Orleans City Park and San Francisco and Los Angeles venues. Notable finishers include ONeill, Rhinock, Winifreda and Stockwood in New Orleans, plus Edward Wilder and Marlin in San Francisco and Song and Muskoday in Los Angeles with various odds and times.
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Grenada
Paul
O'Neill
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Winifreda
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Stockwood
Ferrine
Chauncey Dlcott
Tennus
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Ll. Smith
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Marion in New League Formed for Area Baseball Race
BOUTI BEND Ind Jan 2 The Interstate Baseball league formed by Kalamazoo Battle Creek Jackson Muskegon Saginaw Michigan and Fort Wayne and Marion Indiana has been launched and will begin play about May 1.
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Kelly seeks middleweight match with Philadelphia Jack O'Brien
Hugo Kelly manager G Ferretti expresses desire to box Philadelphia Jack O'Brien in a middleweight bout with winner take all and forfeit posting. Ferretti claims Kelly is the only white man to beat O'Brien and accuses O'Brien of avoiding a rematch while calling for a fair match with agreed terms and referee.
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Crum O'Brien
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Cubs Engage For Exhibition Games At Washington Park
Chicago Cubs engaged by manager Watking to play two exhibition games on April 2 and 3 at Washington Park. A possible third major league opponent may be secured for April 1 leaving two dates filled, Jake Kilrain sometimes serves as referee at three round bouts in New York.
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Mayfield Loses Referee Decision in Ten-Round Fight
Mayfield challenged Mills in a ten round bout at the Empire theater. Referee Mark Cullen awarded the decision to Mills to a cheering crowd. Riley lost to Kid Bronson in four rounds. Mills versus Mayfield drew strong praise for action and crowd turnout. The fight card, organized by E W McGinnis, featured a lively evening with several bouts and notable exchanges.
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Zimmer At Memphis Likely New Southern League Manager
Memphis Tenn Jan 2 Chief Zimmer the old time Cleveland catcher arrived last night and after a conference with directors today it is most likely he will be announced manager of the 196 Southern league team He intends to return to active backstop work if allowed
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Charity for Dying Jockey Patsy McCue Near Death
Special to The Sum New York June 26 Horsemen in this city discuss care for jockey Patsy McCue dying in a Washington hospital from consumption. He was among the best riders, would have added to racing records with Tod Sloan, rode Kla-Tey Mack in 1900, about 29 years old, and his recent absence ended his season.
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Bowling results shake up Manufacturers league leaders
In Thursday night action the top teams Laveseks and Alps both split two games with Commercials and Polks. Substitutes Parrys displaced the & J. squad, while the Americans defeated Nationela and Fromlora beat Seaney in a shifting standings readout.
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Polo Drives Indigo In Lafayette Friday Night
Danville travels to the Auditorium Saturday to face the Indians as the Indigo clash with the Suckers on their rink. Railroaders suffer a 7 to 3 loss Thursday night. Roberts stars for Danville with four goals while Jason and Harkins support Canavan’s squad.
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Harkins
Canavan
Tigers Rally For Narrow Win In Hart Absence
Summary of a military era style sports note describing Bobby Hart’s absence as the Tigers pull together for a win. The report credits Hart’s teammates and notes leadership from Minter and Higgins, with game details including periods and scorers. Indianapolis and Loganport are mentioned in relation to attendance and venues, alongside commentary on boxing regulations and medical exams for New York fight clubs.
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