Watkins Named To Joint Committee On Demands
W H Watkins of Indianapolis was named to a joint committee with presidents of the American Association and Eastern League to draft demands for majors. The secret session in Buffalo produced seven proposed articles including drafts from Class A and B clubs, territory rights, and tenure of the agreement.
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Buffalo
N. Y
W. H. Watkins
Indianapolis
Joseph O'Brien
American Association
Joseph D. O'Brien
George Tebeau
C. D. Havener
lLeague
Patrick T. Powers
Ned Hanlon
Walter O’mara
C. T. Chapin
Joseph O’brien
Joint Committee
Eastern League
National Association
Henry J. Killlea
Milwaukee
National Commission
Harvard Team Off For Annual Yale Contest
Harvard preparations for a key intercollegiate contest with Yale as Captain Burr leads the eleven from Cambridge to Boston and Farmington for rest before the Saturday game in New Haven. Odds of 4 to 6 reflect confident Harvard hopes, with Haughton listing the starting lineup and Yale’s roster released by Coach Bigelow.
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Harvard
YALE
Farmington
Conn
Elm Tree Inn
New Haven
Burr
Haughton
Brown
Fish
Hoar
Nourse
Capt
McKay
Houston
Cutler
White
Corbett
Ver Weibe
Bigelow
Logan
Hobbs
Andrust
Biddle
Goebel
Brides
Capt. Burch
Corey
Philbin
Wheaton
Coy
Papke-Trained by Al Kaufman Ahead of Thanksgiving Fight
Papke and Ketcher shift focus to peak condition as Al Kaufman assists Papke with roadwork and training. Papke weighs 156 pounds and plans to gain a couple more before the bout, then a rest period to prime for the upcoming match.
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Papke
AL Kaufman
W. W. Naughton
San Francisco
Ketcher
Thim
McFarland Stock Tumbles in Nosed Finish Over Murphy
In Philadelphia Packy McFarland edged Tommy Murphy by a nose after six rounds at the National Club. McFarland, Harlem’s pride, dominated early rounds but Murphy rallied in the fourth and fifth, with both men showing wear in the final clash. A rematch appears likely to settle who is the better fighter, as eastern observers demand clearer proof.
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New York
Packy McFarland
Tommy Murphy
Eastorners
National Club
Philadelphia
McFarland
Flatbush
Joe Gans
Battling Nelson
Mr. Murphy
Harlem
Murphy
After the Battle New York Nov 19 Fight Recap
The report describes McFarland congratulating Tommy Murphy after a Philadelphia fight. Murphy promises he can beat McFarland in longer bouts. Leach Cross commends Murphy for his performance as he dressed.
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New York
Philadelphia
McFarland
Tommy Murphy
Tommy
Leach Cross
Various sports results and updates from November events
News briefs cover Landis beating Gant 200 to 172 in billiards at Board of Trad parlors in Newcastle Pennsylvania. Jimmy Lime named match maker for National Athletic club in Pittsburgh. Tony Ross trains for a November fight in New York. Charles Olson defeats Bob Mangoff in Richmond Indiana wrestling. Plans for Amateur Athletic Union outdoor meet in Seattle next August. DePauw cross country squad focuses on Notre Dame race with three runners. Joe Walcott defeats Jack Robinson in Easton Pennsylvania. American Turf Association preserves its existence with Mat Winn as president. Thomas Overstreet elected 1909 basketball captain at Franklin. Yale’s varsity prepares with hard practice and Coy sidelined from Princeton game.
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New York
Amateur Athletic Union
Seattle
Wash
William H. Englis
Manhattans lead as Anonyms top team in league night
Rickenbach of the Anonyms topped the league high with 26 pins and a 221 average over three games. Warren of the Deweys rolled 223, Wheeler 217, while the Manhattans won four of six over the Anonyms to solidify first place. Deweys moved to five from the Federals, tying for second with Anonyms. K F M s won five from Carriers as Shermans fell to Centrals. Anonyms totaled 90 for team honors. K F M s second with 886.
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Rickenbach
Warren
Deweys
Wheeler
Manhattans
Indiana to field its best eleven this season
Bloomington dispatch reports Indiana will start its strongest eleven for the upcoming clash with Purdue at Lafayette. Only regular Johnson sits out due to injury, with Cotton Berndt expected to anchor the line as the team is said to be strengthened rather than weakened.
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Bloomington
Ind
Purdue
Indiana
Lafaiyette
Johnson
Keeley Brothers in Gloves and Comedy at the Grand
The Keeley brothers headline this week at the Grand offering dexterity exhibitions with punching bags and comic routines. Arthur Keeley, holder of the Fox medal, has fought 40 battles without defeat and faced foes such as Austin Rice and Jim Smith.
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Keeley Brothers
Arthur Keeley
Fox
Austin Rice
New London
Young Corbett
JJ Popp
Keeley
Frank Erne
Jim Smith
Toronto
Ray Bronson
Bronson
Freddie Welsh Trains Sharply for Attell Bout at Vernon
At Venice Freddie Welsh intensifies training for his upcoming fight with Abe Attell at Vernon next Wednesday night. He pushes hard for speed and endurance, working daily like a truck horse. His sun tanned body shows the strain from ocean workouts as he completes a vigorous afternoon session.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Venice
Freddie Welsh
Abe Attell
Vernon
Welsh
Freddie
The Gem Laundry Ad
The Gem Laundry offers family washings rough dry by the pound with all flat pieces stronec. Phone numbers listed as 1671 for contact.
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GEM Laundry
Independents In Form Ahead Of Hagerstown Match
The Manual Basketball Independents are in good shape for the game with Hagerstown Saturday. They routed a picked team 64 to 17 as Turner and Cunningham repeatedly scored.
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Hagerstown
Independents
Turner
Cunningham
Will
Wabash A. A. Football Team Sets Indiana Record
The Wabash Athletic Association football squad, famed for a 52 win record in 87 games, faces Marion at Washington Park. Captain Ed Colbert and quarterback Ray McPike lead a seasoned lineup including Milliner, Horges, Wass, Farr, and others, aiming for an Indianapolis clash.
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Marion Club
Washington Park
Wabash A. A
Indiana
Wabash
Warren Bigler
H. A. Fisher
University of Indianapolis
Ed Colbert
Will Milliner
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Ray McPike
Horges
W. Aa. A
Wass
Farr
Showalter
Caldwell
Newhouse
Logan
Simon
Adams
Bricker
Fitzpatrick's Selections at Oakland card
The program lists selections for six races with first race names Figent May Amelia etc and three best bets May Amelia Sewell and Col Bronson slated for straight bets across races two four and six.
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Oakland
Figent
Marchesa
Sainvoke
May Amelia
Gossiper II
Dollie Dollars
Tony Faust
Cadichon
Logistilla
Sewell
Nativs Son
Restigenche
Eckersall
Milshora
Midmont
Col. Bronson
Frank Lubbock
Penns first practice signals Kennath return hope
Philadelphia November 19 Kennath may rejoin the Quakers for the Cornell clash after a dislocated shoulder suffered in the Michigan game. The team held its first real practice since the Michigan game with optimism about a possible late-season contribution.
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Penny Star
Philadelphia
Kennath
Cornell
University of Pennsylvania
Michigan
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