Boxer Jem Mace, Old School Champion, Dies
London report notes Jem Mace, 78, veteran prizefighter from Beeston Norwich born April 18, 1831, as England’s heavyweight champion in his era. He fought about 500 times, toured America in 1896, earned vast wealth, yet died poverty stricken after years of fine conditioning and a pension struggle.
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London
Eng
Jem Mace
Mace
Great Britain
England
Beeston
Norwich
Cherley Mitchell
America
Mike Donovan
Slack
Mildenhall
Billy Thorpe
Posh Price
Bob Travers
Bob Hrettle
Sam Hurst
Stagg's Stand Laudable on Michigan Conference Row
Ann Arbor, Mich. November 30. Prof. Evans Holbrook, chairman of Michigan's athletic board, cites Coach Stagg's remarks as accurately reflecting his views on Michigan's conference history. He says Stagg is not antagonistic to Michigan or its return, and decries the belief of a Chicago headed conspiracy behind Michigan's withdrawal.
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Chicago
Michigan
Evans Holbrook
Wolverines
Bragg
Zybyszko Beats Olsen In Finish in Wil lamesport
Zybyszko, Europe’s champion wrestler, defeated Charlie Olsen of Indianapolis in a two fall finish at Williamsport. He won the frat fall in 28 minutes and the final in 13 minutes before leaving for New York to train for a Friday bout with Jenkins.
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Willlamesport
Indiana Hoop Team Prepares for Urbana Opener
Bloomington based Indiana university basketball entrenches for the conference debut against Illinois at Urbana on January 7. Captain Hipskind leads regular evening sessions with the big men practicing in the local gym from 5 to 6 oclock.
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Bloomington
Ind
Indiana University
Ilinola
Urbana
Hipskind
Sands Defeated in Night Contest at Board of House
Sands suffered a defeat last night in a contest at the Board of House. The report notes the outcome without further details.
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Board of Bouse
End of Wrestling as a Sporting Art in Trust Era
A critical view of the wrestling trust from Maine to Oregon criticizes promoters, money focus, and the decline of legitimate sport. It cites Gotch, Mahmout, Hackenschmidt, and Curley, arguing matches are driven by profit and spectacle rather than athletic merit.
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Maine
Oregon
Winnipeg
Galveston
Theatrical Trust
Jeffries-Johnson
Jem Mace
Farmer Buros
Ton Jenkins
Strangler Lewis
Jack Curleys
Curley
Hackenschmidt
Gotch
Hack
Iowa
Chicago
Mabmout
Mahmout
M'out
Zybyseko
Souvenirs for All-Star Team
Philadelphia officials reward McAleer All-Stars after helping the Athletics edge toward the world series. Each member receives a gold watch with inscription, including Manager McAleer pitchers Walsh White and Johnson catchers Street and Sullivan infielders Stahl Elderfield Cunningham Schaefer McBride Lord and outfielders Milan Speaker and Cobb.
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Philadelphia
McAleer
Athletics
All-Stars
Washington
Walsh
White
Johnson
Street
Sullivan
Elderfield
Cunningham
Schaefer
McBride
Lord
Milan
Speaker
Cobb
Pal Moore to face Abe Attell in ten_round bout at Fairmount
New York reports a major New York fight set for Wednesday night at the Fairmount athletic club. Pal Moore of Philadelphia, now a lightweight, is matched with Abe Attell in a ten_round bout. If Moore can challenge Attell, he will pursue Moran and Wolgast, the American lightweight champion.
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New York
Fairmount Athletic Club
Abe Attell
Pal Moore
Philadelphia
Moore
Abe
Owen Moran
Ad Wolgast
Stansell Elected DePauw Football Captain for 1911
Greencastle Ind Nov 30 Vern Mike Stansell was elected football captain for the 1911 season by the DePauw squad. Stansell has played left tackle for three years and earned his monogram in his first year. No other candidate appeared against him.
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Greencastlee
Ind
Vern
Mike
Stansell
DePauw
Morrison Is Chosen
Tennessee May 90 meet results show Morrison selected for a key event amid a lean field. selection noted after a regional meet with limited details available.
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Morrison
Princeton Seeks Big Rivalry With Pennsylvania or Harvard
Princeton officials weigh adding Pennsylvania to the annual schedule after Harvard talks stall. Quakers press for a game with Princeton, Harvard, or Yale as official negotiations begin. The last meeting with Pennsylvania was in 1894 in Trenton, a 12 to nil defeat for the Tigers.
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Princeton
N. J
Pennsylvania
Harvard
Quakers
Yale
Trenton
Tigers
Diamond buttons for four umpires in World Series
Chicago November 30 President Johnson of the American League announced diamond buttons will be given to the four umpires in the World Series, matching those awarded to Athletic players. The ruling expands jewelry to Hank O Day Charles Rigler Tommy Connolly and Jack Sheridan, plus executives Ben Shibe Connie Mack and Thomas J Lynch.
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Chicago
Johnson
National Commission
Hank O'Day
Charles Rigler
Tommy Connolly
Jack Sheridan
Ben Shibe
Connie
Central league plans salary pooling to curb excess
In South Bend Indiana Dr F RR Carson president of the Central league proposes the eight clubs pool all player salaries sending funds to his office to mail semi monthly checks. The plan aims to curb overages beyond the 1800 limit and keep minor league baseball profitable. A league meeting in South Bend next January will discuss the proposal.
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South Bend
Ind
F. RR. Carson
Carson
Evers declines naval academy coaching post
Chicago November 30 Johnny Evers after receiving a telegram from Manager Chance stating he would not coach the naval academy baseball team next season decided he would not act as instructor. He said he did not want to seem insurgent and if his ankle heals will join the Cubs for spring training.
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Chance
Cub
Johnny Evers
Naval Academy
Evers
Cubs
Hoppe Sets World Record In 181-Billiards Run
Willie Hoppe broke the world mark for a run of 181 billiards with 155 points in a Philadelphia match against Joseph Mayer, amateur champion of the city. The previous record stood at 150, also by Hoppe, set in New York.
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Philadelphia
Willie Hoppe
Joseph Mayer
Hoppe
New York
Basketball Games Seein Inon Last: The Eine Ot Bet Ood
A fragment from a dated sports page notes basketball action with unclear teams and outcomes. readable bits reference a game sequence and scoring but lack concrete names, places, or results for precise identification.
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Seein Inon
Johnson Boxs Daily in Training for Tour and Paris Bout
Chicago Nov 30 Jack Johnson will train about an hour daily through the holidays with sparring partner Walter Monahan in road and gym work He ran five miles and boxed four rounds Tuesday and repeated Wednesday Though he has gained weight he plans to return in shape and may meet McVey or Jeanette in Paris in March If promoters offer enough money Meanwhile Johnson plans a Santa Claus persona and plans to display generosity with gifts to friends across the United States
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Walter Monahan
Monahan
Europe
Paris
McVey
Jeanette
Jack Johnson
Santa Claus
United States
Chicago
Jack
John Arthur
Central Unions Lead With Strong Night Performance
Central Unions improved their average by beating the Cranes in three games to tighten the league race. Kin gang took two from Levers and Piel Brothers defeated Liebers. Taylors fell to Water Companys and Crescents dropped to Ballards as Washington Averages show Splits and Indianas in close matchups.
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Cranes
Kingang
Levers
Piel Brothers
Liebers
Taylors
Water Companys
Crescents
Ballards
Umpire Olly Chill Rejects Chivington Terms in AA
Umpire Olly Chill refuses to sign for 1911 citing disagreeable conditions beyond salary. Chill, living on a farm north of the city, questions a three year verbal contract sought by AA president Chivington as the league aims to become a major force by 1911.
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Americaan Association
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National Association
American Association
Rocky Chambels
Butler Class League Starts At Butler College
Butler college opens its interclass basketball league with meetings on Thursday to elect captains and managers ahead of Friday night’s start. Captain Thomas led basketball men Tuesday while Silvers Marsh and Everhardt showed form. Coach Diddel will attend the opening games to assess material.
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Thomas
Silvers
Marsh
Everhardt
Diddel
Con O Kelly Rescues Victory as Griffin Fails Ring Bout
In Syracuse on November 30 Hank Griffin, a large challenger from the west, dislocated his shoulder in round two during a tough clinch with Con O Kelly. Griffin kept fighting through clear distress before his seconds finally threw in the sponge early in the fourth as O Reilly rained blows.
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Con O'Kelly
O’relly
Boxers Matched for Peoria Bout After Draw
Young Donnelly is set to meet Larry Donavan before Crawfish A C in Peoria. The pair recently fought to a ten round draw, sparking claims Donnelly should have won. Donnelly faces criminal court this week for a prior bout with Willie McGee at Germania hall. He has 57 fights with only one loss, to Young Saylor in Logansport. Donnelly is Jack Dillon's sparring partner.
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Larry Donavan
Crawfish A. C
Peoria
Dee
Donnelly
Willie McGee
Germania Hall
Young Saylor
Logansport
Jack Dilion
Jake Bareda Wins Decision Over Malone in Thirteenth
In St. Joseph Maryland on November 30 Jake Bareda of St. Joseph Missouri defeated Mike Malone of Denver by decision in the thirteenth round of their air contest.
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Jake Bareda
St. Joseph, Mo
Mike Malone
Denver
Tereday
Corn Husking Fine Exercise Crandall Spends Winter on Farm
Otis Crandall, former National League leading batter and New York Giants member, is spending the winter on his father’s farm near Fowler Indiana. He notes corn shucking and husking provides fine practice, tearing corn from husks and tossing it against the wagon sideboard as training.
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Ind
Otis Crandall
New York Giants
Flo
Crandall
Suspicion Cast on Race Revival After Poor Marathon
New York reports the Marathon racing revival is in trouble after Holmer and Queal of the American team won in a record time of 2:2:16 1-5. Alfred Shrubb and partner Wood failed to meet expectations, Shrubb retiring in a broken-down showing. Palmer and Berg took second, while Kohlmannen and Niememinen of Finland finished third.
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Queal
Alfred Shrubb
Ever
Shrubb
Boston
Palmer
Berg
Kohlmannen
Niememinen
Detroit Lightweight Dies After Bout in Lima
Coroner Pfeiffer cites a brain blood clot from a ten round fight as the cause of Leo Gerhardt's death. Jack McHenry surrenders on a manslaughter charge with $1,000 bond as officials promise further arrests. Gerhardt, 24, leaves a widow after thirty fights. Allen athletic club held permits and awaits investigation.
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Pfeiffer
Leo Gerhardt
Detroit
Jack McHenry
McHenry
Bond
Gerhardt
Ofcera
William McIntosh
Allen Athletic Club
Ohio
Wagner Will Not Figure In Trade Rumor
Pittsburg owners deny reports of a proposed exchange involving Hans Wagner for Hoblitzer and catcher Tom Clarke. Cincinnati sources claimed Clarke wrote Wagner and Hoblitzer would go to Pittsburg, prompting Pirates secretary Will A. Locks to dismiss the tale as a midwinter dream.
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Pittsburg
Garry Herrmann
Hans Wagner
Hoblitzer
Tom Clarke
Carl Kruger
Wagner
Will A. Locks
The
Pirates
Clarke
Moran on heels of Ad Wolgast
Moran travels toward New York for a theater engagement after defeating Nelson and plans to sail to England for London music halls. Manager Harvey says Moran will avoid further fights until Ad Wolgast is matched, while Nelson heads to his New Mexico ranch.
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Cal
Owen Moran
Nelson
New York
Moran
England
London
Harvey
Ad Wolgast
Wolgast
New Mexico
Wisconsin appoints Kirchgasser as Badger coach
George J. Kirchgasser, captain of Syracuse 1905-06, was chosen Tuesday to coach the Wisconsin basketball team, succeeding Haskell Noyes. A Milwaukee native, he will travel to Madison three times weekly, having featured on Buffalo's German championship squad for three years.
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Wis
George J. Kirchgasser
Syracuse University
University of Wisconsin
Haskell Noyes
Kirchgasser
Buffalo
Milwaukee
Badgers
Neal Ball Released to Portland Club
Neal Ball utility infielder of the Cleveland club, famed for an unassisted triple play in 1909, was released to the Portland Oregon team.
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Cleveland, O
Neal Ball
Cleveland Baseball Club
Portland
Ore
Coombs Marries Miss Russ in Palestine Texas
John Coombs of the Philadelphia American League baseball club wed Miss May Russ of Palestine Texas on Tuesday night. The couple left Palestine for Cuba shortly after the ceremony.
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Palestine
Tex
John Coombs
Philadelphia American League Baseball Club
May Russ
Cuba
Dillon Refuses 147 Pound Weigh In For Brown Bout
Chicago reports on the November boxing match where Brown claims the Indianapolis middleweight Dillon did not weigh at 147 pounds as scheduled. After a rough twelfth round, Dillon broke his left hand, and Brown dominated the later rounds. Dillon called Brown the hardest foe he ever faced before the dressing room verdict.
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Chicago
Brown
Springfield
Jack Dillon
Indianapolis
Dillon
Jack
Fight to be made by boxers in Jeffersonville
Attorneys Dilger and Warder for the Tricity athletic club prepare a strong fight for principals and officials charged in prize fighting cases. Harry Rodgers the referee and Eugene Davidson, a second, are added to the defendants under bond. The circuit court action will argue the law against prize fighting is not violated. If successful, boxing exhibitions may become regular features in Jeffersonville.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
Dilger and Warder
Tricity Athletic Club
Harry Rodgers
Eugene Davidson
Gardner Floors Klaus in Tenacious Lowell Bout Upset
Boston report notes Jimmy Gardner of Lowell decisively outpointed Frank Klaus of Pittsburgh in a twelve round main event at the Armory athletic association. Gardner controlled every round with sharp lefts and uppercuts, saving Klaus from a knockout at the bell of the eleventh.
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Mass
Frank Klaus
Pittsburg Wildcat
Jimmy Gardner
Lowell
Armory Athletic Association
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Klaus
Transcontinental Cross Country Tour Ends in Los Angeles
The touring party from New York to Los Angeles completed the trip Tuesday in a Premier touring car driven by Ray McNamara. James Westergard of the Touring Club of America arrived in Los Angeles, greeted by many local cars and a brass band, with the car and travelers reported in good condition.
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Los Angeles
James Westergard
The
Touring Club of America
Ray McNamara
Keogh Leads DeOro, Final Night Set for Pool Title
New York November 30 Al Fred DeOro trails Jerome Keogh by more than thirty points as they prepare for the final night of the pool championship. After two nights Keogh leads 411 to 381. Both players were off form Tuesday with DeOro missing several chances to gain the advantage.
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Alfred DeOro
Jerome Keogh
Keogh
DeOro
Erne Beats Broad In Tough Douglass Club Bout
Young Erne defeated Kid Brown in a windup at the Douglass athletic club on Tuesday night. The bout was one of the season’s hardest, and although Broad was beaten he gave Erne one of his toughest fights.
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Young Erne
Kid Brown
Douglass Athletic Club
Broad
Erne
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