Frantic Athletics Noted In Duffey Exposé Story
Washington reports Arthur Duffy of Georgetown Sprinting fame promises a sweeping expose of amateurism abuses. He claims records were erased and outlines managers paying expense money across Philadelphia New York Boston and other cities. He pledges to name clubs and athletes involved and reveal foreign tours and recruitment tactics.
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Sporting of all sorts in early 1900s sports pages
A collage of boxing, football, and track notes. Jockey Ted Sloat considers a stage offer replacing Cohan in Bittle Johnie dunes. Derby rider suspect, college football at Mahanoy City riot injury tally, Will fight news for Young Corbett and Abe Attell, Yale vs Harvard, coach Stagg backs association football, boxing reform petitions in Chicago, Cornell push golf, and Thorpe misadventure across colleges.
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East Meets West in Proposed Interregional Football Clash
George H. Brooke argues in favor of top eastern and western teams meeting to elevate the game. He contends western teams favor open, varied attack and could expose defensive reliance in the east. Brooke cites coaching lineage from eastern schools, urging cross‑region play to sharpen both sides.
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Yale Accuses Columbia of Dirty Play in Weekend Football
Special to The Sun from New Haven reports Yale players allege deliberate ankle twisting and injurious tactics by Columbia in Saturday’s game. Yale authorities say they may refuse to play Columbia again, and Princeton is said to consider canceling future meetings as well.
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Heston Re engages to coach Drake eleven
Heston the famed Michigan halfback returns as Drake coach for the present season with Barry Conaway a 24 year old six foot five and three quarter inch weighty standout as key player Conaway known as a fast powerful line runner joins Drake after his strong season at Truke University Des Moines heads say Heaton will assist as coach with the Drake eleven ready to play the current campaign
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College Boys in Prize Fight Sparks At USC Law School
A prize fight in a regulation ring with five ounce gloves at the University of Southern California stirred controversy among regents many of whom are clergy. In a bout, George H. Ketch was knocked out by Charles Wilson in a brutal exchange while another match between T. J. McGowan and J. B. McCabill was halted as it grew dangerous.
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Big Fight 10 Set for Colma Open Air Bout
Boxing match between Bob Fitzsimmons and Philadelphia Jack O'Brien slated for late December in San Francisco. Open-air bout to occur between Dec 20 and 30 with a 60 percent gross split. 40 percent to winner and loser. Referee to be chosen by Dec 1. Both fighters demand postfight pictures.
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Central Polo League Tuesday Games
Andrews at Indianapolis and Marian at Logansport highlight Tuesday action in the Central Polo League with Kekomo visiting Lafayette.
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Dream Teams of the Dropped Letters Dare Devils vs Merry Maidens
A playful lineup study forms two all-star teams from D-named players in the major leagues. The Dare Devils led by Patsy Donovan would face the Merry Maidens from Milwaukee under Connie Mack, with star pitchers including Mathewson and McGraw in a hoped for national commission series.
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Polo Coaches Indiana Meet at Auditorium Tuesday Night
Danville edged Logansport 3 2 in overtime at Danville on Monday. Lafayette defeated Fort Wayne 3 to 1 on the Railriders’ floor. Anderson beat Kokomo 9 to 1, with strong offense. Election returns to be read during games. Campbell scored all goals for the Suckers.
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Meeting With Success in Kansas Nebraska Rivalry
Efforts to redeem athlete relations between Kansas and Nebraska universities show light progress. The two colleges should be spirited rivals for athletic supremacy but remain bitter foes with past games marred by unsportsmanlike conduct from players and students alike.
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Britt Wants A Return Match With Nelson
James Edward Britt declares he can defeat World Champion Nelson in a rematch. He praises Nelson’s skill yet argues he was winning before a decisive punch ended their Colma fight. Britt expects Nelson to name terms if a second bout occurs and feels public interest will back him.
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