Papke Ketchel To Clash For World Title In Frisco
On Oct 31 in Los Angeles Billy Papke and Hugo Kelly were set for a 15 round title bout to be held within 20 days after the Papke Ketchel fight in San Francisco. Papke’s manager signed the articles after meeting Jeffries club officials. Kelly accepted terms for a 60 40 purse and a 158 pound limit at ringside or any time. Papke would receive a 15 percent bonus, no guarantee from the Jeffries club.
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Billy Pap
Hugo Kelly
Jefries A. C
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Jeffries
High scores clash as Imperials top league night
Brady of the Imperials led the Indianapolis league Friday with 8. L. W. Cooper of the Marions was second with 243. Pfafflin of the Columbias and tuday of the North sides posted 233 and 232. The Marions moved into a tie for first after beating the Nationals, while the Columbias, previously leading, won four from the Imperials. The North sides split with the Washingtons, and the Turners and Crescents tied. The Stations posted the evening’s high team score at 989, with the Columbias second division close behind at 900.
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Turners and Crescents
Columbias
OBrien Pushes Three Ball Walk to Boost Batting
President Joseph D. OBrien of the American Association revives a winter discussion to reduce walks from four to three. He argues fewer balls would pace pitching and hitting, raise base hits, and quicken games as more batters reach first. He contends stronger pitchers and aging sluggers justify this change.
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Joseph D. O'Brien
American Association
A. A
Mr. O'Brien
Fitzpatrick's Selections at Pimlico Track
Bets listed for Pimlico races with horses Besom Nimbus Live Wire Connaught Ranger Statesman Brown Tenv Whiptop Aster d`Or Gram SA Thistledale Economy Malacca Botanist Sur Emblem Gridlaor Live Wire Berkeley Whipton Gridiron. Bets emphasize straight plays in multiple races including first third and sixth events.
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Statesman
Brown Tenv
Malacca
Berkeley
Besom
Whipton
Butler Versus Faelham Championship Showdown at Richmond
Irvington prepares for a decisive afternoon game against Richmond for the state secondary football title. Butler, aiming to influence the outcome, travels from Knightstown. Earlham plans a lineup change with Furnas replacing Gaston and reliance on Thomas kickoffs to counter the Hartham lineup.
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McKay
Quakers
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Gaston
Thomas
Hartham
Stars desert reserved to play Negroes at Northwestern Park
Professionals who have played at Brighton Beach for two Sundays desert the Reserves over pay splits. They will instead meet the A B C s at Northwestern Park on Sunday. A Beach game between the Reserves and a strong local team is planned, but not with the big stars.
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Brighton Beach
Northwestern Park
Comiskey and Callahan Surprise White Sox Boss
President Charles A. Comiskey returns from Wisconsin hunting trip to learn Jimmy Callahan will manage the White Sox next year. He says Jones will continue as manager and that the team will train in California next spring. He declines to discuss other baseball matters until January.
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Charles A. Comiskey
White Sox
Wisconsin Woods
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Jimmy Callatern
California
Woman breaks pacing record at Fair Grounds
Mrs. A. F. Morrison of Anthony Kansas breaks the world pacing record for women drivers at the Dallas Fair Grounds track driving Citation the mile in 2 08 15. The previous record was 2 07 14. Morrison earns 400 dollars for the feat.
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Baker Outpointed by OToole at State Athletic Club
In Philadelphia at the State Athletic club Harry Baker of San Francisco was outpointed by Tommy OToole of Philadelphia in a fast contest before a large audience.
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Philadelphia
State Athletic Club
Harry Baker
San Francisco
Tommy O'Toole
Hart to Handle Griffith in Columbus Bout
Billy Griffith has returned from the east and chosen Jake Hart of Columbus to manage his business affairs. Hart will soon meet Griffith in Columbus, with Willie Fitzgerald likely to be his next opponent.
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Griffith
Cincinnati
Billy Griffith
Jake Hart
Columbus
Willie Fitzgerald
Harvard Captain Burr Breaks Shoulder in Practice
Harvard captain Burr suffered a shoulder injury during a secret afternoon practice, ruling him out for two weeks or more. Kennard will punt today as Harvard faces Brown, with Hoar sidelined by a hip injury and the center trio weakened without Burr.
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Yale Eleven in Gad Shape for Aggies
New Haven Oct 31 Yale's back wardness in development was the excuse given by the coaches for driving the eleven through half an hour's scrimmage yesterday. Murphy Kilpatrick and Burch will be out of the line-up today. Hobbs and Logan played but a short time and will be unable to stand the hammering long. Freeman has been selected as Logan's understudy and Lilley is to replace Hobbs against Massachusetts Aggies.
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Quakers
Middies
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West Point
Tigers
Eddie Dillon
Mec Crohan
Nassau
Army
Cornell
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Scornell
Princeton
Syracuse
Gopher Rooters Rally In Chicago For Maroons Gophers Game
About 1,500 Minnesota fans arrived in Chicago to back the Gophers in the big football game against the Maroons. Backers expect a close contest with luck a key factor and believe the winner could clinch the western title by beating Wisconsin after the game. Odds run about 3 to 2 with some bets at 5 to 4.
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Griffin Advantage in Six Round Fight at National Club
Charley Griffin of Australia had the better of Bert Keyes in a six round wind-up at the National Athletic club in New York last night.
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New York
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Australia
Bert Keyes
National Athletic Club
Cleveland Naps to skip spring exhibition games
The Cleveland Naps plan six weeks in Mobile before heading to New Orleans with a swap to Philadelphia Athletics later, eschewing pre season exhibitions. Lajoie has long opposed such games, arguing training camp should finish closer to opening day to avoid disruption and inconsistent play.
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Philadelphia Athletics
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Poulter
Balloon Trip in Automobile 5 Successful
A historic aeronautics feat over Indianapolis features C. T. Bumbaugh and Carl Fisher piloting a Stoddard-Devon attached balloon in an auto. The flight started at Northwestern avenue 4 20 and landed at Southport 5 10 with thousands watching. Ground crew included Frank J. Moore and Emil Wright. landing used a drag rope caught by bystanders.
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Grounds Leased for Five Spring Training Stays
A report from October 31 notes John Oston of the Americans wired Forbes about a car lease and a five spring training site agreement. The Hot ud Baseball association confirms a new lease covering grounds used by the Pirates and other teams, with installation of improvements underway and the case to be closed soon.
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Notre Dame Indiana Clash Set for Next Saturday
After today’s football slate, attention shifts to Washington Park for the Notre Dame versus Indiana state championship showdown. Coaches Place and Sheldon claim superiority, seats go on sale Monday at Huder's and Ferger's for $1 and $1.25 with Notre Dame in the grandstand and Indiana fans in bleacher section B.
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Contractor Quits to Become Policeman in Portland
Portland, Ore Oct 31 B R Everett formerly a building contractor here has joined the police force. He notes scarce money in building and crowded market with many small contractors who often lose money on jobs while competing in Portland. He cites recent work for H Thompson and others in various locales over the past decade, and says he is poorer than when he started.
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Killed by an Auto in Washington
Frank M. Treaton aged 74 a land claim agent in Washington was struck and instantly killed by an automobile driven by a man named Stevens Fleaton formerly lived in Crawfordsville Indiana An early report notes the victim resided in this city prior to the accident with no further details on the driver or circumstances.
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The Gem Laundry Ad Appears in Bliss Native Herbs
Local notice advertises the Gem Laundry offering family washings rough dry by the pound and pressed ironing. A separate line promotes Bliss Native Herbs at a street address near 56 Edward Street with contact phones listed as 1671.
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Famous Gold Cup Resting in Dark Garret
In Memphis, the $5,000 Gold Cup contested by C. K. G. Billings, Lou Dillon, and Major Delmar is stored in a New York garret to avoid mice and rats. Smathers claims he paid $40,000 to prove no conspiracy and, after a New York verdict in his favor, ordered the cup discarded among old junk in the garret.
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New York
C. K. G. Billings
Lou Dillon
E. E. Smathers
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Wagai er and Leever After Franchise Grand Rapids
In Michigan in October Wasner and Sam Leever, from Haas the Portsburgh team, are set to become owners of a franchise. Warren Gill, a star in base, plays for Grand Rapids and Pittsburgh this season and may supply funds. If Gill secures the franchise he will manage the team and play first base.
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Piteher
Sam Leever
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Pittsburg
Gill
Sullivan Gets Decision In 16-Round Bout
Baltimore reporter notes Kidg Sullivan of Washington won the decision over Harry Seager of Baltimore after a 16 round hard fought contest at Eureka Athletic Club last night.
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Kidg SuLlivan
Washington
Harry Seager
Eureka Atheltic Club
Big teams face hard contests this college football day
Princeton battles Army while Annapolis sees Navy against Carlisle in a day packed with pivotal Eastern games. Cornell hosts Penn State as Syracuse faces Williams after a Princeton tie, and Yale clashes with Harvard remains off the radar amid Big Five scrutiny.
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Jeffs Father Visiting Champion Jim's Father in Newark
Rev Alexis Jeffries of Los Angeles arrived in Newark Ohio for a brief visit with relatives. He reported champion Jim in good health and taking things easy. The elder Jeffries will visit in Licking county six weeks before returning home.
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Alexis Jeffries
Los Angeles
Cal
Jim
Jeffries
Licking County
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