Dane Worries About Loss Of Much Weight In Fight Talk
Betting at even money, Nelson's weight concerns rise as reports say he may be under 135 pounds while training for Moran. He acts in strong condition, with improved speed and wind, boxing sparring rounds and road work, though Moran backers bet even money on the Englishman to win.
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Avoirdupois
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Tom Corbett
Navy to Meet Army With Heaviest Team in Years
Navys lineup for the Army game will mirror the NYU foe and average 174 6 11 pounds. The Army squad practiced signals with no more scrimmage, as Walmsleys knee worsened and he may miss the game at West Point.
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Naval Academy
Army
New York University
West Point
N. Y
Walmsley
Hackenschmidt to Fight Westergaard in Chicago Bout
Chicago November 28 After years of effort promoters secured a December 6 wrestling card featuring George Hackenschmidt the Russian lion in his first U S bout since losing to Frank Gotch He will face Jesse Westergaard though Yussif Mahmout seeks a match Hackenschmidt managers oppose the Turk’s challenge
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George Hackenschmidt
Frank Gotch
Hackenschmidt
Jesse Westergaard
Iowa
Yussif Mahmout
Cubs President Fined Two Hundred by Commission
Gincinnato Nov. 23 President C W Murphy of the championship Cubs was fined 200 by the national commission for allowing brothers of Johnny Evers and Artie Hofman to represent these players when the West ders appeared before Ottumwa fans in Indiana on Sept 9 The tribunal also disallowed the Ottumwa club claim for damages concluding the home team permitted the game and profited from it.
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C. W. Murphy
Championship Cubs
National Commission
Johnny Evers
Artie Hofman
West @ders
Ottumwa
Baseball Tribunal
Cincinnati
Bechese Chess Championship Adjourned Again In Berlin
The sixth game between Janowski and Lasker was adjourned again after Sunday delay. With Lasker leading 3 to 2 with two draws so far, the position was judged equal and a draw is anticipated as the match proceeds in Berlin.
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Bechese
Janowski
Lasker
Racing Men Abroad Could Answer New York Bribery Case
Four leading American racing men are in Europe, possibly ready to testify to a New York state legislative committee about bribery tied to race track legislation. The panel uncovered a major bribery scandal, with reports of a $500,000 contribution by major racing interests aimed at defeating the Agnew Hart anti racing bill in Albany.
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America
Europe
New York State Legislative Committee
Agnew-Hart
Albany
N. Y
Notre Dame Faces Tough Marquette Close to Thanksgiving
Notre Dame in Milwaukee to play Marquette in the season finale on Thanksgiving Day. Most of the squad is fit aside from Philbrook and Clinnen who may miss time. Coach Longman fears Marquette is among the West’s strongest and notes Notre Dame lacks last year’s depth and experience. Stansfield’s fullback play boosts confidence, with Matthews and Clippinger at halves regarded as top-notch in the West.
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Marquette
Philbrook
Duffy
Clinnen
Philbroook
Clinnon
Longman
Wabash
Pittsburg
Michigan
Stansfield
Matthews
Clippinger
Chicago
Kraenzlein
Kraenstein
Shen
Sadie Ipper
Maroon Captain Elected for 1911 Chicago Football
Charles M. Rademacher of Clinton Illinois was elected captain of the University of Chicago football team for 1911. Rademacher has played two years on the squad and was named captain Tuesday.
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Chicago
Charles M. Rademacher
Clinton, Il
University of Chicago
Rademacher
Yost Credits Kraenzlein for Michigan’s Gridiron Success
Chicago November 28 Coach Yost credits trainer Kraenzlein for the Wolverines season strength and conditioning. He notes Kraenzlein kept players in prime form and helped counter a Philadelphia tactic that caused fumbles. Yost praised the new rules and planned only minor adjustments.
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Michigan
Philadelphia
Oval
Butler Faces Miami in Thanksgiving Clash at Washington Park
Butler completes final practice before hosting Miami in a Thanksgiving game. Injuries thin the lineup but most starters will play, including Badger the left end, as Butler aims to contain Miami’s kicking game led by Cullen Thomas. Miami arrives from Oxford and will be housed at the Claypool hotel while Butler trains at Irwin field. Officials and play time set for 2:30 p.m.
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Central Unions Take Safer Lead In Bowling League
In Champaign Illinois on November 23, Central Unions led the Commercial and Sunday school bowling leagues with wins over Kin gangs and Sutherlands. Other teams like Leveys Crescents Cranes Liebers and Tabernacles posted varied results as local clubs competed. Seiler or Roberts for Illinois captaincy was debated after the football dinner, but a leadership vote was not held.
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Liebers
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Roberts
Champaign
Capt. Butter
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C. B. Hatch
Manual Training High Games Scoreline Report
In the Manual Training high school league the Whites defeated the Purples 26 to 7. The Greens and Blacks game ended with the Blacks 15 to 4. The Brows and Blues game finished 15 to 4.
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Phillies Interleague Stalag Battle Without Mack
Philadelphia today reports the absence of Connie Mack as the Phillies and rival league teams begin a series. Details on schedule and lineup remain unclear as officials prepare for the inter league matchup.
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Connie Mack
Phillies
Big Field of Cars Entered in Road Race
Los Angeles November 23. The Santa Monica Thanksgiving road race will feature many fast cars with Ralph DePalma in a Fiat among entries. Notable cars include Apperson Hansbue Pope-Hartford Dingley Knox 6 Nikrent and Isotta Franklin Buick Velle Ohio Lozier plus small class Buick Ford Cutting Interstate Abbott-Detroit Staver-Chicago Corbin Hudson Mercer Mitchell Maxwell. Classes may run 300 cubic inches for small cars and 301 to 600 for big cars, with two trophies Dick Ferris and Leon T. Shettler.
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Ralph DePalma
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Dingley
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Isotta
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Buick
Velle
Ohio
Lozier
Purdue Basketball Men At Practice In Lafayette
Purdue's varsity squad met for preliminary practice in Lafayette as Thanksgiving calls loom. All but one from last year’s team are enrolled and eligible, with Chartera Mall Vaughte Miller and Stockton among those training. Freshmen stars Little and Malarkey impressed as the schedule awaits announcement.
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Creed
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McVaughte
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Johnson
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Malarkey
Athletics Trip to Cuba Declared Off
The Cuban trip of the world s champions has been abandoned after promoter Senor Jiminez received the lineup from Secretary John D. Shube Collins and Baker as substitutes declined to go and the journey was canceled.
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Senor Jiminez
John D. Shube
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Baker
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Harvard Captain Surrenders Ball to Yale
Cambridge Massachusetts November 23 Captain Lothrop Withington of Harvard has declared that possession of the ball used in the Yale Harvard contest would be an eyesore to his mates and has instructed Referee Langford to award Yale unqualified possession of the pigskin.
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Magss
Lothrop Withington
Harvard
Langford
Yale
Conference to Settle Big Eight Status Split With Michigan
Big Eight faculty representatives meet December 3 at the Auditorium hotel to settle Michigan Minnesota relations and the Wolverines status. Purdue chairman Moran called the session that could determine membership and future schedules for the 1910 season. Minnesota aims to drop Michigan unless reentry on old terms. Michigan may seek reconciliation and possible readmission. Track and basketball coaches join, football coaches to hold informal talks, with several dates likely.
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Chicago
Michigan
Minnesota
Wolverines
Roberts Explains Defeat by Redmond in Four Rounds
Chicago lightweights Jack Roberts and Jack Redmond fought four brisk rounds at the St. Joe club in Ft Wayne. Roberts, back in Chicago, showed two badly smashed thumbs from sparring and infighting. A fluky knockout ended the bout as he rose to his feet.
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Jack Roberts
Jack Redmond
St. Joe Athletic Club
Ft. Wayne
Roberts
Gilmore’s
Terrible Turk Will Meet Russian Lion Wrestling Match
The Tomlinson hall card for Dec 2 lists Hackenschmidt, the Russian Lion, vs. Yussif Has sane, the Terrible Turk, and Charles Olson vs. William Berne, German champion. Promoted by Jack Curley, the bout is the first major elimination for a shot at Gotch and the world title.
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Tomlinson Hall
Hackenschmidt
Yussif Hassane
Charles Olson
William Berne
Gotch
Jack Curley
Mahmout
Amateurs Seek Thanksgiving Football Games in City
Lawrence amateurs seek Thanksgiving games in the city or state. The 125-pound Tigers claim city title and want Garfield park matchups. Mohawks defend 105-pound crown and seek city-wide challenger. Spartans beat Ravens 12 to 0 and aim to defend 110-pound title and arrange further games. Lafayette YMCA plans basketball schedule with top state teams.
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Ravens
A. McKinsey
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Lafayette Y. M.C. A
Paul A. Lewis
Lafayette
Ind
Giants Aim for 1911 Pennant Under McGraw
New York reports manager Mc Graw predicts the Giants will win the 1911 pennant. He believes the Cubs are finished and that the club’s youngsters will pace the league next season. McGraw has signed a five year contract to manage the team.
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Marion Club Strengthens For Wabash Championship
The Marion club eleven prepares for the independent championship game against Wabash A. C. on Thursday at Wabash. The team adds several former college players and has shown good form in practice, with final preparations Wednesday night before departing at 8 oclock.
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Marion Club
Wabash A. C
Simson to miss Penn game. Wilson to start
Captain Simson of the Cornell football team is unlikely to play against Pennsylvania in Philadelphia on Thanksgiving day as he was summoned home by telegram reporting his father’s illness. Wilson, the substitute fullback, will start in Simson’s absence.
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N. J
Simson
Cornell
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Wilson
Checkers Tournament Set by Y M C A Players
State checker players will meet in a tournament at the Y M C A lobby, opening at 6 o clock Thursday morning. Top players from Indiana and local stars including Herbert L. Brown, Harry Day, Cortland Hall compete. guests include Irylan K. Brown of Richmond, Andrew Dossett of Lehaven, M. Croker of Greensburg, Kidd and Larue of Connersville, Cass Holt of Greenfield, Jack Williams, L M Strain of Newcastle, and Adam Durham of Shirley. The event is hosted by the Y M C A checker committee and the editor of the Canadian Checker Player, arriving Wednesday.
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Harry Day
Cortland Hall
Indiana
Indianapolis
Irylan K. Brown
Richmond
Andrew Dossett
Lehaven
M. Croker
Greensburg
Messrs. Kidd and
Larue
Connesville
Cass Holt
Greenfield
Jack Williams
L. M. Strain
Newcastle
Adam Durham
Shirley
Y. M. C. A. Checker
White Scents Victory Webster Stops Work
Chicago featherweight Charley White plans to fight Danny Webster in a twenty round Thanksgiving bout at Vernon. White, confident of victory, eyes Frankie Conley and Abe Attell next. Webster says he feels prime and predicts a win inside fifteen rounds as odds favor White at 6 to 1.
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Cal
Chariey White
Chicago
Danny Webster
Vernon
Frankie Conley
Abe Attell
White
Webster
Danny
Sporting Headquarters
McGraw Seeks Tinker and Kling Trade Shuffle
Giants manager John McGraw, returning from Chicago, sparks rumors of a deal with Webb Murphy and possible moves involving Johnny Kling and Joe Tinker. Both players are said willing to join the New York Giants, signaling active trade diplomacy after the minor leagues meeting.
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John McGraw
Giants
Chicago
Webb Murphy
Johnny Kling
Joe Tinker
McGraw
Two Welterweights Tie In Boston Title Bout
In Boston on Tuesday night at the Armory A C two colored welterweights Kyle Whitney of California and Christian Williams, formerly of Memphis but now with Tom O Rourke s New York stable, fought ten rounds to a draw.
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Mass
Kyle Whitney
California
Christian Williams
Memphis
Wrigley Signs as Chilliothe Manager
Chillicothe Ohio November 23 The Chillicothe baseball team signed Zeke Wrigley formerly of Columbus and Milwaukee as manager for next season He replaces Jack Haley who was drafted by Waco Texas.
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Chillicothe
Zeke” Wrigley
Columbus
Milwaukee
Jack Haley
Waco
Tex
Memsic to Fight Donahue in Peoria Ten Rounds
Chicago noted Mike Memsic a light weight has been matched to box Harry Donahue for ten rounds in Peoria on Thursday night.
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