Harvard May Abandon Football At Harvard Policy Debate
Harvard President Eliot plans to curb brutality in football or drop the sport from varsity athletics. He will attend the Yale Harvard game as critic and may advise Harvard’s corporation to end intercollegiate football if rough play or inducements persist. Roosevelt backs the stance and faculty support grows. The Penn Harvard game looms as a test of potential policy change.
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Rusie and Griffith Praise Legendary Pitcher Rusie
Clark Griffith salutes Amos Rusie as the king of speed curves and control. He explains Rusie’s mastery, outshoot, and rare accuracy even with three balls and no strikes, plus Rusie’s natural delivery and superb fielding. Buck Ewing is hailed as the best catcher and versatile star in baseball history.
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Furious Battle Between Erne and Corbett Ends In Draw
The Washington Sporting Club hosts a six round draw between Young Erne and Young Corbett before about 2000 fans. The bout featured a fast first round, blood in the second, and a close finish with both fighters swinging hard. Corbett showed near his old form while Erne pressed with jabs and heart throughout, leaving spectators split on the outcome.
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Colts and Royals Tie for First in Independent Bowling
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Will Kaufman's Wind Last in California Heavyweight Tilt
Early reports flag Al Kaufmann as a rising heavyweight in a coast wide clash with Philadelphia Jack O'Brien before Alex Greggains' club. A win could elevate Kaufmann toward serious title contention, with O'Brien known for speed and Kaufmann for power, while routings for future matches with Rob Vite Simmons or Marvin Hart loom.
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Central Polo League Amateur Boxing Season Opens Early
Amateur boxing in the Central Polo League readies a busy winter with Haswtherne Occi clubs and San Francisco Mayes Valley renewing rivalries. Hayes Valley and San Francisco clubs operate under association sanction, while Hanlon Herrera headlines a Los Angeles Navy bout. Friday games include Indianapolis at Danville and Kokomo at Logansport as polo action and walking contests are revived by the Amateur Athlete union.
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Sheridan Says Athletics Fell Short in World Series
Umpire Jack Sheridan, sharing duties with Hank O'Day, reports the New York Giants defeated the Philadelphia Athletics, who played below par. He cites strategic errors by the A’s, praises Christy Mathewson’s “fadeaway” pitch, and notes his plan to retire from baseball to pursue undertaking in Los Angeles.
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Purdue Indiana Gridiron Battle Looms at Washington Park
Purdue and Indiana prepare for their annual clash with a focus on backfield strength. Critics find little difference in overall team power. Purdue relies on Thomas Canville and Zimmerman while Indiana showcases Hare and adept backfield play. receivers Clarke Steele and Tighe complement the line as both teams’ quarterbacks and punters are noted for skill.
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Jeffries denies Hart charges in Reno fight dispute
Ex-champion James J. Jeffries publicly rejects Marvin Hart's claim that Hart accused him of throwing the Reno bout to Louisvill e. Jeffries says Hart is lying and notes he posted a 1.9, forfeit by choice of his manager McCormick, denying any betting wind or any deal.
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Traveling Man as Hatred Stenographer Book Preview
A promotional description announces a 174 page illustrated cloth bound volume of short sketches about hotel life seen by a traveling stenographer. It promises concise anecdotes for insight into the hotel staff and guests, priced by mail from Demathwait Hoard Co. Indianapolis.
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