Football supremacy of the East and West tested this fall
Eastern and western football fans prepare for a clash of strengths as schedules pit top teams like Michigan, Minnesota, Chicago, Wisconsin against Cornet and West Point. The season aims to settle the national champion, with key clashes between Chicago and Michigan and West Point against Yale and Princeton anticipated within a tight timeframe.
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Cornet
Michigan
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Chicago
Wisconsin
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Boyenr
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Wolverine
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Yule
Astormell
Princeton
Pennsylvania
Yale
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Cahese
Old Timer Describes Early Baseball in Coal Regions
An old timer recalls baseball in the coal counties, detailing the era’s field layout, umpire council, and crowd rituals. He notes no gloves or masks, long games with frequent hunts for stray balls, and captains settling disputes after tense confrontations before a shared handshake and prize announcement.
Boxing Roundup Delives Five Rough Bouts Across Cities
The report covers bouts featuring Forbes, Love, and Ward with Love floored by Forbes in Philadelphia as the fight ended in a stoppage and controversy over officiating. Detroit protests a referee decision in the Ward bout. Terry McGovern seeks a return fight with Frankie Neil, and Young Corbett is set for a six round Philadelphia bout followed by a Sullivan clash in Boston in October.
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Vorbes
Tommy Love
Philadelphia
Love
Forbes
Detroit
Eddie Me ‘Bride
Harry Forbes
Tommy Feltz
Young Corbett
Tim Callahan
Corbett
Dave Sullivan
Boston
Billy Madden Plans Retirement and Arcadia Police Bid
Billy Madden a longtime manager of puginets says he wants to retire after over 20 years in the sport. He has applied to Arcadia mayor Lucky Baldwin for the position of chief of police. In racing news, McChesney, son of Macduff, won the Gravesend special at New York over The Picket and Herlit Bell, proving his status as a top thoroughbred.
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Billy Madden
Puginets
Denver Ed Martin
Bam McVey
Medden
Lucky Baldwin
Arcadia
Cal
Baldwin
McChesney
Macduff
Gravesend
New York
Big Mac
Most Wonderful Arctic Crossing by American Auto
An American car crossed the Arctic Circle in Sweden amid praise and bold claims of a historic feat. The writer notes open roads beyond the circle and comfort in a sleeping car, while critics push the story as most wonderful. A separate dispatch from Washington reports Eugene G. Hay of Minnesota accepting a vacancy on the board of general appraisers.
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Arctic Circle
Sweden
North Pole
Freedom
Ahrieke Ag
Great Bunch of Pitchers for Next Season at Watkins Field
Manager Watkins will add a left hander, James Foulkes of Milwaukee, after King Kel hints departs to Chielinatl. Foulkes, who shone in the Northern League this season, previously played in the Three I League. He refused spring signing but pitched for independent clubs, showing speed and general form. Other names on the list include Otto Newtin, Rene Ford, J. T. Crowley, Jack Voltz, James Peurks and Tom Williams, with several others eager for tryouts as Indianapolis expects a strong pitching core next year. Williams seeks a chance with a Central League team.
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Watkins
King Kel
Chielinatl
James Foulkes
Milwaukes
Feorta
Three Ieague
Gentral
Letty Kelhint
Otto Newtin
Bue Rene Ford
J. T. Crowley
Jack Voltz
James Peurks
Tom Willams
Wil
Indianapolis
Ewlin
Reeds
Ford
Voltz
Crowley
Williams
Williame
Yale Looks Best In Season For Yale Football Hope
Yale coaches cast anxious glances toward the season as Eli prepares for a greatest grid campaign under new rules. Yale has fast heavy candidates for the line and a lightning attack, while Princeton Harvard and Cornell show lighter rosters but promise strong play with new faces joining practice. Johnny Crawford Attard Bradey and Johnson return from last year’s university squad and are practicing with Yale.
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Mareard
Yale
Cl Eli
Wratore
Erinsan
Tigers
Princeton
Uurvard
Weightler
Wonderful fielding lifts American league batting fears
The piece lauds stellar fielding and pitching in the American League, noting standout infielders Brasley Calling Crass Coughlin Conroy Parent Wallace Monte Crass Long Esperfela and second basemen Lajoie Ferris Williams Murphy Padden. It credits team backstops for preserving runners and limiting stolen bases.
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Tins Murnane
Slaugcers
Brasley
Calling
Crass
Coughlin
Conroy
Ike Parent
Wallace
Monte Crass
Long
Esperfela
Hke Lajoie
Ferris
Williams
Murphy
Padden
Office Boy Devotion to Baseball Cited by Indianapolis Figure
An Indianapolis man, a Washington Park regular during Hunters games, laments workers leaving jobs to attend baseball. He recalls a New York ad seeking a working boy who could distinguish a fool from third base, praising American boys who love baseball and would be worth more than ten cents weekly.
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Indianapolis
Washington Park
Hoonters
New York
Bassbail
Strathern to Return at Minnesota Center This Season
Mose Strathern Minnesota’s giant center, a standout in western football circles, will again don the moleskin this season. Last year marked his first gridiron campaign, yet he outplayed every opponent at center. His summer training avoided farm work, focusing on conditioning and drills.
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Mose Strathern
Minnesota
Jyst Cally
Ciretes
World’s Championship Series Set Across Cities
Boston Am and ans apm the Pittsburgh nyan winners of the journals big barques will move in a post series with different world championships. Grass resPipts of the ser ies WHI be equally sided among the teams. The first three games will be at Mester Get 1 Land 3. The Mt fi Wngerms will be played at Pittsburgh. The are an ac 2 ry Phe tnt Fimes on New Mate 12 will be played at Berton.
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Pitteburenya
Mester
Pittss
Tnt
Berton
Standing Ando Scores Saturday And Sunday Results
In Saturday games Tadianapolis beat Tutedo 8 to 2 while Minneapolis posted a 9 3 score. Sunday results include Talonto 2 Milwaukee 4 and St Paul 5 Tr St. Paul. Cincinnati defeated Philadelphia 7 to 4 and New York scores remained incomplete.
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Tutedo
Louisville
Sphinthus
Minneapolis
Talonto
Milwaukee
Milwauke
Louigeile
Columbus
Kansas Ciy
St Paul
Rausac City
St. Paul
Where They Play American Association Schedule
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Hoston
Cleveland
New York
Detroit
Philadelphia
Washington
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
SUN Office
Ohio-st
Malya
Owens Stars In Toledo Victory As pitching Holds Hens
Owens pitched a sufficient game for Toledo to defeat Indianapolis 3 to 2 on Sunday. Hess hit a home run for Toledo with Leguie adding a two bagger as Cristal struggled but kept the game in reach. Kihm and Leslie produced multiple hits for Indianapolis while Wels fought control at crucial moments in a ragged offensive day.
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Owens
Watkins
Hess
Leguie
Nelding
Cristal
Wels
Indianapolis
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Leslie
Hagover
Marco
Joe G Boe
Smith
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Bernard
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Bees
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Cristall
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Michel- Hess
Mnineham
Attendaner LS
Launch Regatta Opens Season On White River At Broad Ripple
A large crowd witnessed Indianapolis regatta on White River. Three launches, two- and four-mile races, drew keen sport and promise several more events next season. In two-mile race for launches under ten feet, Walter Cost’s “She” won. Flora Dele owned by Frank Willis was second. Moon owned by G A Delteh placed third, time 21 55. In larger boats two mile race, Fantine owned by Bert N Perce won. Vanamid owned by J H Orne Dort placed second. Sinbad owned by Oscar Bozart came fourth. Juanita owned by Guy Robbing finished fourth. Kathryn owned by Dr E B Reece was fifth, time 17 3. Free-for-all five-mile race won by Moon.
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White River
Broad Ripple
Utz Fet Long
Walter Cost
Flora Dele
Frank Willis
Moon
G. A. Delteh
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Fantine
Bert N. iPerce
J. H. Ornedort
Shortridge Athletes Fault Mcnager For Expenses
Shortridge boys return home after loss to Wabash College. They denounce Crawfordsville management for unpaid expenses. Whom the college team excluded Shanpheg from play and Dugan pondered transferring. Dunning leaving Wednesday with Savard also mentioned.
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Shortridge Boys
Wabash College
Crawfordayille 11
Theyang Nit Shanpheg
Indians Defeat A B C S at Brighton Beach in 16 to 0 Rout
The Amateurs from Indianapolis defeated the A B C team at Brighton Beach Sunday by 16 to 0. The Indianapolis Grays beat the Washingtons 8 to 3. A large crowd saw Indianapolis Marotta win 7 to 3 over the Marions. The city championship series opens next Sunday at Mughton Beach between Indianapolis Duesseldorfers and Indianapolis Reserves.
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Brighton Beach
To & Aes
Indianapolis Grays
Washingtons
Greatcrowd
Eee
Marotta
Marions
Duesseldorfera
Naxk
Mughton’ Beach
Alexander Jones Rise From Cyclist to Diamond Prodigy
Alexander Jones, hailed as a standout athlete from Nevada’s bicycle racing days, is now lauded for his pitching in the Brooklyn ball team lineage. He drew early notice when recommended to the Cincinnati club and is described as a rare twirler with circus background, famed for acrobatic feats and resilient arm strength. The piece notes his versatile prove and a high regard from California scouts as he develops on the diamond.
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Brooklyn
Jamaica Bay
Ohio River
Jones
Cincinnati Cub
Far West
Shampion
Nevada
Considhe Eteib
Ned Uantum
Donovan
Kitson
Hir
Schmidt
AL Los Angeles
California
Waos
Dick Welles Named Horse of the Year by Indianapolis Bettors
Indianapolis bettors crown Dick Welles as Horse of the Year after an 11 win season, two world records, and dominant performances on various tracks. Critics claim he would have won major events if in condition, with praise from western admirers and a challenge to rivals like McCheeney.
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Indianapolis
Dick Welles
McCheeney
Hurses
Sajo
Oraw
Hic Mac
Wabash Beats Shortridge In Bret Game by 12–10 Score
CrawfordsvilleInd Sept 21 Wabash college defeated Shortridge meh school football 12 to 10. Wabash rallied in second half scoring two touchdowns led by Gordon a colored player. Capt Clark initially balked at joining colored lane then played as Shortridge showed speed and skill throughout the game with several advances. Scoring came from Spaulding Livingston with two touchdowns. goals kicked by Marshall two. Referee Clouser umpire Brewer.
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Wabash Brace
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Shortridge
Wabash Shank
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Marabull
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Harp
Spaulding
Livingston
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