Indiana's Fresh Football Looks to Grow Finer in New Rules
Indiana sees faster, more dynamic play amid new forward pass rules. Observers note similar brutality levels as last year in Bloomington and Crawfordsville scrimmages. Wabash meets South Bend High at Crawfordsville while Indiana and the varsity experiment under rain and mud, with Coach Stagg predicting a learning month ahead for mastery of the forward pass and new plays.
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Crawfordsville
Crawfordaville
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Collegians
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Steels
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Indianapolis
Charley Atherton
Scarlet
Stag
University of Chicago
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Beeva
Baseball Monday in the Leagues Chicago at St Louis
Summary of Monday games across the American and National Leagues with Chicago matching St Louis, Detrait facing Cleveland, and Cincinnati at Boston. Multiple Chicago and St Louis matchups include detailed box scores with runs, hits, and errors, noting battery pairs and game results.
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Detrait
Cleveland
Sincinnati
Boston
Piltsboro
Brooklyn
St. Loula
New York
Philadelphia
Saturday Scores Across Major Matches
New York defeated Cleveland 4 to 1 while Boston faced St Louis and rain affected Philadelphia versus Detroit and Washington against Chicago. Updated results show New York 6 St Louis 2, St Louis 1 New York 9, Philadelphia and Chicago 2, Chicago 3 Philadelphia 1, Boston 7 Cincinnati 3, Pittsburgh 4 Brooklyn C fret. Brooklyn 6 Pittsburgh B second.
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New York
Cleveland
Auto notes on Vanderbilt race elimination breakdowns
The Vanderbilt elimination race drew criticism over speed and weight limits as cars near 226 pounds were strained at 90 miles an hour. Charles Curran of the Association of Licensed Automobiles Manufacturers asserted the success of licensed makers, noting four of five finishers were licensed and that one was a non market brand, echoing Mcensed cars from the Glidden tour.
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Association of Licensed Automobiles Manufacturers
Vanderbilt
Ithan
Sfth
Enclosed Cars Gain Favor For Winter Travel Among Automobilists
Pioneer drivers long preferred open cars but now enclosed car bodies grow in vogue for winter use. Arrow and American cars push new streamlined bodies for sport and comfort. A New York touring party narrowly avoided tragedy on the Boston Post Road as a pedestrian near Keely Institute sparked debate among bystanders. The piece urges joining the American Automobile Association for mutual benefits and notes careful clutch use reduces passenger discomfort.
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New York
Boston Post
White Plains
Santos Dumont Drops Out Of Balloon Cup
Paris October 1 United States entrant Fanton Dumort in the Gordon Bennett cup balloon race has dropped out due to a severe arm injury. Dumort snagged his arm in the cordage of his craft and suffered a deep wound, forcing a descent about 18 miles from Paris for medical aid.
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Berippa-Mcline
Paris
Fanton Dumort
United States
Antes Dumost
Walcott and Rhodes Fight To Draw In Missouri River Contest
In Kansas City area, Joe Walcott of Boston and Billy Rhodes of the host city boxed 20 rounds on an island in the Missouri River, producing a draw Sunday afternoon. The bout drew local interest as both fighters battled evenly across the island arena 32 miles below Kansas City.
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Kansas City
Joe Walcott
Boston
Billy Rhodes
Missouri River
Coffroth Offers Purse for San Berger Fight
Promoter Jimmy Coffroth of San Francisco wired an offer to veteran fighter Bob Fitzsimmons to free San Berger the California youngster. He will give the debtors 69 percent of the receipts to be split as agreed. Lebanon beat Reserves 9 to 5 at Brighton Beach as Watts, Brwaner, Asher, and Pierce starred in a rough contest. The Reserves meet the All-Pros Santora next Sunday.
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Jimmy Coffdath
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Buns Day
Bob #itzalturors
Freey San Berger
California
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Tha
Brighton Beach
Abea
Wraner
Lebantin
Asher
Pierce
Sees Wealth In Baseball Team In Anonymous Estimate
A fan letter to the sporting editor argues a local team could yield profits of 240,000 despite heavy expenses. It estimates 1,404,000 admissions for eight clubs, with local receipts totaling 356,300 plus ad and event revenues. Disbursements tally about 319,800 leaving a claimed 241,000 profit, a wildly disputed figure amid critique of its absurd assumptions.
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the Sun
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Tha Adwisalona
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Bronson Seeks Rematch With Ford After Kokomo Bout
Bronson aims to fight Ford again after a Kokomo bout where Ford outlasted Bronson. Bronson boasted of a left hand win and promised a rematch under the same conditions. Ford gained local fan support and potential matches while Bronson plans a return with Freddie Cole at the Auditorium in a 24 round main event.
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Ray Bronson
Mickey Ford
Kokomo
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Ana
Freddie Cols
Carsey
Wilherme
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Thorn
Betw
Sporting Events of the Week Highlights Across Tracks
Louisville hosts fall meeting at Churchill Downs on Oct 1 while Brighton Beach opens on Oct 1. Hamilton Jockey Club continues in Ontario. Meetings of American Turf Association Seelbach Oct 1. Western Jockey Club stewards meet Oct 1. Boxing cards feature Careay Williams in London and Edwards. Tommy Burns Flynn in Los Angeles. Murpy Baldwin in Chelsea MA. Multiple race cards listed across cities with trotting meet in Lexington starting Tuesday. Shooting event weekly at Indianapolis Gun Club.
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Louisville Jockey Club
Churchill Downs
New York
Brighton Beach Racing Association Bngine
Brighton Beach
Wamit Ton
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Hamitan
Angeles
Tommy Burns
Cy Flynn
Chelsea
Mass
Tommy Murphy
Matty Baldwin
Brockton
MABS
Dolphinchatz
Tim
Renton Harbor
Philadelphia
Young Braeve
Unk Russell
Lexington
Inalanapotte
Lightweight Champion Gans Sought Amid Boxing Hype
Ragged item notes Willie Fitsgerald and Charles Nearr chasing Gans title after Abe Attell and Phil King, with forfeit of 5309 to King. Mentions Joe Walcott and Rice’s experience, Erne versus Unk Russell at the National Athlete Club, and debates over new football rules and injury concerns. References to Cornel coach and rugby-like tactics, plus a brief wartime style sports chatter ending with a help-wanted line.
Gans and Nelsons Rivalry Explored in Boxing Saga
The piece traces Gans rise from rough beginnings in Baltimore to world title contention, detailing his early break in a semi legit fight club, his manager Al Hertford, and the risky path toward a bout with Nelson at Goldfield. It contrasts Gans fighting style with Nelsons ascent while noting public doubt and the politics of promotion.
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Attimore
Kernan
Gunn
al Hertford
Merford
Herford
Gunnr
Baltimore Black
Frank Erne
Jon
Vanderbilt Cup Race Start Order Revealed at Nassau County
The Vanderbilt Cup race of 1 miles on Nassau County Long Island will start at 6:00 am from the Jericho turnpike grand stand. Competitors include drivers from United States France Germany Italy and amateurs and professionals listed with start intervals of one minute.
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Staet
Vanderbiltireatt
Nassau County
Long Island
Thomas
Ceseasesraer
Ir &Hotenkisa
Mercedes NI
Darrecq
Haynes
Clement-Bayant
Fiat Ti
Chicatta Wamdin
Jericho Turnpike
Weatbury Ray Road
Law Wells
Cee
Fitzgerald May Meet the Battler
Brooklyn’s Willie Fitzgerald, a top lightweight, is eager for a bout with Battling Nelson. Promoters on the Pacific coast report strong interest and a canvas match may be arranged if Nelson’s manager agrees. Fitzgerald bets on making 135 pounds at 3 o’clock and aims to secure a shot at the Dane this season.
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Willie Fitzgerald
Nolaon
Theese
Pacific Coast
Netuon Bex
Nolan
Brooklyniteta
Nelson
Sisons Win Again From A A Champs Pitchers Struggle 1 Run Victory
Columbus edged Buffalo 1 0 as Voit and Kissinger pitched well in a tight Eastern league game. Plankerbhg Kihm and Wrigley sparked the Columbus attack while Corcoran netted a bunt and a late run scored on a wild throw. Nattress McConnell and Kissinger starred in a defensive battle before a crowd of 1,544.
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Columbus Buffalo
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Moran
Maher Hardest Fight Earlier Than Jeffries Era
Roblin interrupts retirement speech to recall Maher as a tough rival in the ring. Cas Rohtin quotes Madden and others while describing Maher as not a quitter and detailing a notable two round draw. He says New York is the place for him after leaving Akron.
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Madden
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Brad
Jeffries
Los Angeles
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Boxer Ignored Wife's Missives and Devotion Dies in Ring
Special to the Sun from Philadelphia recounts the story of English boxer McKenzie whose wife in England sent letters and photos begging him to return with their two children. After ignoring pleas for years, he fought Terry Martin in Portland, was struck to the heart, and died минут after receiving last rites from a priest, his wife and children left in England.
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Goldfield
Nelson
the Sun
Ute Dane
Philadlphia
L—Brhimim
Jack Bekkenale
Fortland
Terry Martin
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Eng
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Nhip City
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Mapobaster
McKenzie
Nations Athletic Club
England
Portland
Fith
Martin
Meyér
Sox Win and Lose in Doubleheader Split
Chicago and Washington split a Sunday doubleheader in Chicago. The White Sox won the opener 5 to 2 with strong hitting, while Washington shut out Chicago 3 to 0 in the nightcap as Walsh left after the fourth inning and Patton held the locals to three hits. With the result, the Sox stay %% games ahead in the standings.
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Chicago
Washington
Walsh
Washingtons
Patton
Freak Fighter Comes to Light in Western Ring
Special to The Jam Chicago presents a wild western fight tale. Deputy Sheriff Al Jones of Bameralda County Nevada backs a freak fighter who vows to back George Schener for ten thousand toward a winner take all bout. A second wager pits Gang and Neleon against the same ring, with Barner’s pedigrees claimed as proof of prowess. The frenzied article touts a monster fighter and Nevada’s rugged sports scene with bold boasts and local backers.
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al Jones
Bameralda County
Nevada
Farlands
George Schener
Garth
Gang
Neleon
Bhaner
J. J. Jeffries
Invitation to use Ban’s charity help columns noted
The message invites readers to use The Ban’s wasted help columns with no charge for temporary wards for three days. It hints at an aid program or column offering assistance without cost during a short, unspecified period.
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