Condition Key To Second Half Triumphs In Football
Coaches Barry and Sheldon emphasize conditioning over flashy plays as Indiana and Notre Dame prepare for tough battles. Reports indicate teams focus on strength, stamina, and readiness to close out two halves, with plays like forward passes and long punts trained but never at expense of peak fitness.
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Baldwin Beats Sullivan On Points In 15 Round Bout
In Baltimore on October 29 Matty Baldwin of Boston defeats Kid Sullivan of Washington after 15 rounds. Referee Tim Hurst awards the decision on points, noting Baldwin’s clever boxing and Sullivan’s stronger infighting. Sullivan’s aggression and body shots contrasted Baldwin’s jab and longer reach. Both fighters finished strong with Sullivan less fatigued.
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Weston Starts On Walk From Portland To Chicago
Edward Payson Weston, aged veteran long-distance walker, began a 1,230 mile trek to Chicago despite rain. He aims to beat his 1870s 26 day record, with former officials present and Boston as first objective, route via Troy Utica Syracuse Buffalo Cleveland Toledo.
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Weeks Quits Bout In Fourth Round
Abe Attell dominates the bout by fifth knockdown to stop Freddie Weeks in the fourth round. Indiana teams face Notre Dame matchups as schedules shift with Vincennes cancelling the Shortridge game. Notre Dame’s Munson and Woods boost hopes while Indiana prep battles loom.
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Burns Seeking the Soft Money and the Big Fight
New York reports Tommy Burns, the French Canadian heavyweight, has left for London to fight Gunner Molr and insists he is not afraid of Jack Johnson. He says he fights for money, plans easy bouts first, and will return for a future Johnson showdown, aiming to maximize earnings.
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Morgan Victory in Welterweight Showdown at Weights Bout
In Indianapolis on Wednesday a welterweight clash headlines the program as Jack Morgan, 145 pounds, faces Russell Van Horn amid fanfare and betting favoring Morgan. The card features top contenders and a mix of seasoned and rising fighters, all aiming for spring relevancy. Morgan seeks a spring push while Van Horn hopes to upset the favored bout and boost standings.
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Outlaws Will Be Given No Quarter in Baseball Row
The National League leader Harry Pulliam warned that major leagues would back major league teams against any outlaw league invading protected territory. He criticized the farm system and urged abolition. The American Association and Eastern League sought special class status, while the Southern and Pacific Coast leagues opposed the move, likely defeating it. The association reports employment for over 4,000 players across 36 leagues in 244 cities, with Major League clubs paying more than $265,000, and 200 decisions by the National board.
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Falling on the ball instructions for players
The article outlines proper ball handling and fall techniques in football practice. It emphasizes diving to the ball with the knee first, securing it against the body, avoiding lifting the ball from the ground, and using body to cushion the fall while keeping weight off the ball to prevent injuries. It also notes tactics to gain possession by pushing opponents aside and dropping onto the ball.
Schedule committees named for new indoor baseball league
William Wellman Fred Fisher and Hugh Donahue have been named as schedule committees of the new indoor baseball league. They will meet this week.
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Fred Fisher
Hugh Donahue
Imdoor Baseball League
Bowling high marks as Water Co leads league action
Brinkmeyer the Water company star rolled 255 to top a Tuesday bowling night in the Commercial league. Miller of Kingang was second with 213 while Griffith Fletcher and Keeter Liebers tied for third with 212. The Water company pulls ahead after beating Marofts in three games as Fletcher loses to Capital Nationals. The Liebers win three from Centrals. Browns beat Lilly-Stalner five. Monarchs take two as Elks league clubs split with Bretzels. high mark 207 by Bretzels' member.
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Patsy Hogan Visiting on Poker of Spring Return
Patsy Hogan the Beau Brummer of boxing is en route and headed toward New Orleans or a warmer place for the next few months. He plans to return in the spring to join Freckles O'Brien, who claims prosperity with a hammer lock.
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Local Basketball Upset Highlights City Rivalry
The Easterns defeated Franklin 6 to in a Tuesday night game at M C A gym. The Athletice beat Rivals 7 0 in another contest, with scores reflecting a busy local basketball slate.
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Cantillon Eyes Roth as Catcher for Nationals
Washington October 30 Manager Joe Cantillon of the Nationals opened talks with Milwaukee Brewers owners to acquire catcher Frank Roth. Cantillon seeks a seasoned backstop to supplement Blankenship and Charley Street, believing Roth’s major league experience and speed at base will strengthen the catching staff. Roth played for Philadelphia, Indianapolis, St. Louis Browns, and Milwaukee in recent years.
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Papke Not Afraid to Box Kelly at 154
United Press reports Chicago on October 30 that Bill Papke agreed to meet Hugo Kelly at 154 pounds for an eight o'clock bout on any arranged date. Papke said the terms are his and Dr. Message is said to guarantee a strong purse with Jack Curley rumored to be backing the proposal, possibly in Nevada, with date to be announced.
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Jack Curley
Nevada
Tenney Transfer Talks Fade in Philadelphia Boston Row
A long distance message from Philadelphia says Philadelphia manager Shettsline refused to entertain any Tenney transfer. Pittsburg had shown initial interest and Dovey indicated Tenney would join the Pittsburg team if he left Boston.
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Water closet ordinance for theaters in Indianapolis 1907
General Ordinance No. 93 of 1907 requires each theater opera house or similar building to provide and maintain separate water closets for men and women and keep them open for fifteen minutes before every performance. Violators face a daily fine between five and fifty dollars. The ordinance takes effect after publication in the Indianapolis Sun.
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Sullivan Defeated After Late Substitution In Ring
In a Wednesday bout at the Auditorium Tony Caponi substituted for an ill opponent and knocked Sullivan with a solar plexus blow in the third round as the count reached three. Caponi, from Italia, appeared in good shape and faced Beebe later, with Beebe from Philadelphia possibly replacing Sullivan if weight allows.
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Brewster Back Remains With Cornell Football Team
Special report from Ithaca New York dated October 30 notes Brewster Back of Cleveland Ohio will stay with the Cornell football squad through Perry Field to train for the season.
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