Harvard Sees Yale Clash With Shevlin Shift Highlight
Harvard travels to Farmington for the Yale football classic confident of victory. Yale critics call the antiquated Shevlin shift slow and predictable. The Crimson plans a strong final practice as Coach Wish notes Yale’s limited originality and prepares a line up including Lewis McKay Minot Perkins Fisher Withington Smith Wigglesworth Corbett Wendell and Leslie.
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Cambridge
Mass
Harvard
Yale
Crimson
Farmington
Hamilton Wish
Princeton
Walter Camp
Harry Williams
Minnesota
Tom Shevlin
Lewis
McKay
Minot
Perkins
Fisher
Withington
L. B. Smith
Wigglesworth
Corbett
Wendell
H. C. Leslie
Yale Prepares Secretly for Harvard Clash
Yale undertakes secret practice to perfect a new formation for the Harvard game. Pop Corey, son of a steel magnate, is listed at half back in Wednesday scrimmage and may play Saturday. The squad travels to Meriden for final secret sessions after a Thursday Harvard practice at Yale.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale
Vyar Bity
Harvard
Walter Camp
Pop” Corey
United States Eteel Corporation
Meriden
Meriden Country Club
Yalefeld
Straights Feature In Commercial Bowling League
The Cranes grabbed straights from the Ballards in the Commercial bowling league last night. The Central Unions trimmed the Water Company five in three and the Piel Bros. beat the Crescents in three. The Taylors lost three to the Leveys. Scores: Washington Alleys.
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Cranes
Ballards
Central Unions
Water Company
Piel Bros
Crescents
Taylors
Leveys
Washington
Tattral Talang, Water Co.'s
Ray
Ana Reis
Boney
Kingman
Lesbie
Bowsher
Throck
Boehmer
Berg
Shelby
Pritchett
Smith Ballards Blettner
Lyons
Turner Alleys
Kingans
Ers
Reita
H. Sielken
Art
Autsky
Mitchell. Lal
Schmidt
R Food
Rei
McCreevy
Morgan
Lacey
Dawson
Blind
Hunter
Brett
Harvey
Springer
Tabernacles
Boxing Lid On in Terre Haute Police Shakeup
In Terre Haute Indiana Col Dan Fasig named police superintendent in a department shakeup and announced boxing exhibitions would be allowed on Wednesday night with gambling restricted. Eddie Hart and Kid Jones agreed to a ten round bout for November 28.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Dan Fasig
Eddie Hart
Kid Jones
Cincinnati Rumor Denied by National League Leader
Navy era report from Cincinnati Ohio quotes President Herrmann of the National League club stating no truth to speculation that Dick Hoblitzell fast baseman will be exchanged for Mike Doolen of Philadelphia.
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Cincinnati
Navy
Herrmann
Cincinnati National League Club
Dick Hoblitzell
Mike Doolen
Philadephis
Harvard star Corbett tipped for All American team
Corbett of Harvard is certain to be chosen for the All American team. His work stands as a strong element of Harvard's play with kicks aiding the Crimson defense and contributing to its great performance.
Colonel's Buy Hayden Murch Goes in Trade
Chicago negotiations Tuesday sent Jack Hayden and Simmy Murch from the Indianapolis team to new clubs. Hayden sold to Louisville to strengthen the outfield, while Murch was traded to Chattanooga for pitcher Schlitzer. The moves reshape Indianapolis and Chattanooga rosters as teams seek new balance.
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Hayden
Murch
Simmy Murch
Chicago
Jack Hayden
Indianapolis
Louisville
William Hooke
Chattanooga
Schlitzer
Schiitzer
Fountain of Youth
Watkins
Burke
Schutzer
Abandoned Saloon Trap Hints at Boxing Fights
Chicago readers learn that hundreds of fight fans from Palatine were locked in an abandoned saloon by a deputy sheriff Tuesday night. Three planned Chicago fights failed in a month, and the promoters escaped while the audience waited in custody.
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Chicago
Cook County
Palatine
Ministers Triumph in College Football Tilt at Butler
The Butler college ministers, a team of theological students, edged the science students 3 to 0 on Tuesday. Quarterback McCoy landed a decisive drop kick to seal the victory.
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Butler College
Students of Science
McCoy
McGraw Signs Five Year Contract With Giants
John J. McGraw, manager of the New York Nationals since July 19, 1902, signed a five year deal with President John T. Brush to continue in command. In eight seasons under McGraw the club finished first twice, second four times, third once and fourth once, the first time Brush has extended him beyond two years.
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New York
John J. McGraw
New York Nationals
John T. Brush
McGraw
Brush
Basketball work opens at Wabash College
Crawfordsville Ind Nov 16 The first call for basketball practice at two secondary engineering schools of Wabash College will be issued Thursday afternoon by Athletic Director Jesse Harper. Ward Lambert a senior will be assistant coach and prospects for a good team are excellent with many freshman candidates and last year's members gone the Scarlet team should be of unusual merit this season.
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Crawfordsville
Ind
In- Wabash College
Jesse Harper
Ward Lambert
Exasperated Ego and Dudie Prescott Tale by Butch Macginnity
In a gritty tale set at Lalapaloosa college, Doggy Coot taunts Butch Macginnity as they reminisce about Dudie Prescott. A plucky debutant with a flashy persona, Prescott woos girls, fakes athletic prowess, and pursues football through deception. A prank ends with a brutal practice where Prescott is pummeled and hospitalized, ending his false career.
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Dudie Prescott
Butch Macginnity
A.A. Magnates Angling for New Players
A.A. magnates press for higher classifica tion of minor leagues and seek to influence the future of the National Association. Central opens April 26 with North American interest, as scouts like Havener and Kelley push for talent amid trade talks and management chatter.
Stewart Fades Against Barry in Twelve-Round Loss
In Boston at the Armory, Jim Barry of California overwhelmed Jim Stewart of New York after the sixth round. Stewart, blinded by the eighth, endured a brutal beating with Barry scoring a fourth knockdown in the ninth as the fight ran the full twelve rounds, while Joe Jeanette was sidelined by a hand sprain.
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Boston
Mass
Joe Jeanette
Armory Athletic Association
Black Bill
New York
Jim Stewart
Jim Barry
California
Slaughter
Barry
Stewart
Claims Championship by 3S ME for 105 pound title
The 3S ME team claims the 105-pound city championship after beating Northeasterna 5 to 3. With three games left in the season since reorganization they have one loss in seven, to the Mohawks, and will play Martinsville on Thanksgiving for the state 105-pound title.
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Mohawks
Martinsville
Shortstop Mortell Sold to Cleveland Americans
Jacksonville scout Kennedy touts Mortell as a wonder after the South Atlantic league shortstop is sold to the Cleveland Americans. He is to report August 15 next year and began with the Jacksonville club under manager.
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NAPS
Jacksonville
Fla
Mortell
Cleveland Americans
Kennedy
Milford youth dies from football injury in game three months ago
Edward J. Byrne, 13, of Milford, Mass., died from injuries suffered during a football game three months earlier. He was tackled and thrown against a tree, an incident described as causing fatal complications. The report notes the accident occurred during a local youth game and led to his death on November 16.
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Milford
Mass
Edward J. Byrne
Kubiak Looms as White Man's Hope in Heavyweight Fight
Pittsburg reports Al Kubiak hailed as the latest white man’s hope after a six round bout with George Cotton at Labor Temple. Kubiak, a big Pole from Michigan, dominated the exchange and said he would pursue Langford and the champion in upcoming scraps. Cotton was knocked down but stood again, with the crowd numbering a record.
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Pittsburg
al Kubiak
George Cotton
Jack Johnson
Labor Temple
Cotton
Big Pole
Michigan
Langford
Indiana Shows Poor Form In Practice
Indiana university football team displays overconfidence in practice as freshmen dominate varsity in drills. Coach Sheldon pushes a tough session after scrimmage, warning players Purdue poses real threat. Hatfield wears suit, Lindley, Scholte questionable for Purdue start. ticket sales advance as fans prepare for Las dered crimson toboggan caps for athletic events.
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Bloomington
Ind
Indiana University
Sheldon
Purdue
Boilermakers
Indiana
Hatfield
Wisconsin
Ward
Scholte
Indianapolis
Illinois
Lindley
Lafayette
Indiana Root
Indiana Union
Orfayette
Ers
Purdue practice under guard as freshmen score on veterans
Purdue football held a late afternoon workout in Lafayette with pickets around Stuartfield to deter intruders. The freshmen squad used Indiana tactics to score several touchdowns against the varsity. Coaches Harr and Jones installed new plays to slow Indiana next Saturday, with the same lineup as two days ago against Chicago and Illinois.
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Lafayette
Ind
Harr
Jones
Purdue
Stuartfield
Indiana
Chicaco
Tlinois
Miss Herrmann Weds City Hall Clerk
Miss Leon Herrmann daughter of August Herrmann chairman of the national baseball commission and Cincinnati club president married Carl Fink a city hall clerk. The ceremony at a large church drew 500 guests with many politicians in attendance. Wedding cost about 3000 dollars and total outlay around 10000 dollars with presents. Herrmann is a key leader in Cincinnati Republican affairs.
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Cincinnati
Leon Herrmann
August Herrmann
National Baseball Commission
Cincinnati National League Club
Carl Fink
Herrmann
Republican Organization of
Prominent Versailles Breeder George Graddy Dies Suddenly
George C. Graddy a leading Woodford county farmer and Daytona stock farm proprietor died suddenly Tuesday night of heart disease at his Elm street home in Versailles. He bred Gov. Francis and other noted horses and owned racing stock. funeral arrangements are pending.
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Versailles
George C. Graddy
Woodford County
Daytona
Gov. Francis
J. N. Blakemore
Grace Howard
Elm Street
Meeting Figures From Secretary Farrell Report
Secretary Farrell's report reveals 50 league organizations in 336 cities and towns, with 859 players suspended and 262 reinstated. Draft totals include 77 by the National League, 68 by the American League, and 128 by the American Association, with $46,700 received for drafted players in the National League, $91,200 in the American League, and $58,160 refunded on drafts disallowed.
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Chicago
Farrell
United States
Canada
National League
American Association
Michigan to Play Without Three Cracks in Minnesota Game
Michigan will be without three players for the Minnesota game as Cole and Clark are ineligible and Thompson is denied permission to play. The university sought an exemption for Thompson, but Minnesota’s eligibility committee rejected it. The Wolverines, meanwhile, continue to prep, with Minnesota’s team practicing well and heading to Chicago then Detroit before the Saturday kickoff.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Thompson
Michigan
Wolverines
Pennsylvania
Minnesota
Cole
Clark
Heman
Hnes
Fraf
James Paige
University of Minnesota
Michiganders
Liz Harris
Gophers
Chicago
Chicago Beach
Detroit
Ann Arbor
Rose Poly set for Bradley Poly clash at Peoria on Thanksgiving
Terre Haute Ind November 16 After a one day layoff Clark again has Rose Poly practicing hard for the final Rose Poly game. They meet Bradley Poly at Peoria on Thanksgiving Day in a fierce in state matchup between engineering schools Indiana and Illinois. Trainer Chalk Walden works to remove charley horses and sprains while forecasting all players fit by week end. The team has just faced Notre Dame and will have an open date Saturday with Coach Clark planning to watch Indiana vs Purdue at Lafayette.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Clark
Rose Poly
Bradley Poly
Peorark
Yerre Haute
Chalk’ Walden
Indiana
Purdue
Lafayette
Football Accident Leaves Yonkers Player Critical
Frank Sheehan, half back for a local Yonkers team, is critically ill at his home after an accident in Sunday's game. He was knocked unconscious when tackled and struck his head on a stone during a scrimmage. He recovered briefly then collapsed the following day.
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Yonkers
Frank Sheehan
Sheehan
Altizer to Wed in Chicago Wedding With Ward Family Tie
Altizer Cincinnati Reds shortstop left for Chicago Tuesday night to marry Miss Catherine Ward of Chicago water bureau on November 23. The couple plans a Chicago ceremony and a California honeymoon after the wedding. Altizer had been visiting Jiggs Donahue since the National League season ended.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Dave Altizer
Cincinnati Red
Chicago
Catherine Ward
Ward
Chicago Water Bureau
California
Altizer
Jiggs Donahue
White Sox
Army Navy Officials Set for Pennsylvanian Game
Annapolis Md Nov 16 The official list for the November 26 Army Navy game in Philadelphia has been finalized and accepted. Referee Al Sharpe Yale umpire Mike Thompson Georgetown field judge Dave Fuller Brown head linesman Andy Smith University of Pennsylvania.
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Army-Navy
Annapolis
Military
Naval Academy
Philadelphia
al Sharpe
Yale
Mike Thompson
Georgetown
Dave Fuller
Brown
Andy Smith
University of Pennsylvania
Porter Founderburg challenges for corn husking title
Porter C Founderburg of Sheffield Illinois proclaims himself world champion cornhusker and issues an eight hour challenge with $200 prize per contest. His 1916 record stands at 186 bushels in eight hours on an average field of fifty bushels per acre. He won last year in three contests and earned £300.
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Defi
Sterling
Porter C. Founderburg
Sheffield
Acre
Illini In Hard Practice Ahead Of Syracuse Battle
In Champaign on November 16 Illini football coach Hall organizes tough drills for Saturday’s game against Syracuse. Focused on breaking up price kick formations as Waite the Orange field goal ace is feared.
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Illini
Champaign
Finais
Syracuse
Hall
Price
Waite
May Head Phillies in Nationals Leadership Shuffle
News from Chicago reports that Joe O'Brien, ex-chief of the American Association, may replace Horace S. Foget as president of the Philadelphia Nationals. The rumor surfaced during the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues meeting at the Congress Hotel on Tuesday.
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Phillies
Chicago
Joe O'Brien
American Association
Horace S. Foget
Philadelphia Nationals
National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues
Congresa Hotel
Ketchel's Auto For Sale Bids Sought In San Francisco
Public administrator requests bids on Stanley Ketchel's stored automobile in San Francisco. They value the machine at no more than a small figure and seek offers from interested buyers. The notice preserves Ketchel's legacy while describing the vehicle and bidding process.
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Mianager
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