First Test Of New Football Saturday In Indiana DePauw
Indiana football fans anticipate the first test of new rules on Saturday in the Indiana DePauw game as Jimmy Sheldon evaluates the changes with a veteran Hoosier squad. Eastern schools are set to challenge Indiana next week, and Notre Dame foes loom as the season opens.
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Middle West
Maroons
Insana
Northwestern
Illinois Wesleyan
Illinois
Millikin
Butler
Georgetown
Rose Poly
Eastern Illinois Normal
Purdue
Yale
Wesleyan
Harvard
Bates
Pennsylvania
Ursinus
Dickinson
Purdue Player Wrenched as First Scrimmage Ends
At Purdue University in Lafayette Indiana on September 27 W A Norris Rushville Ind slated as end on the varsity broke a leg during a first season scrimmage. He exited the field after his leg snapped near the ankle following a tangle of players. Tavey and Carter also left with head cuts while the varsity plus scrubs played twenty minutes producing one touchdown under new rules.
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J Lafayette
Ind
Purdue University
W. A. Norris
Rushville
Tavey
Carter
Howell Beats Johnny Rause In Tight Philadelphia Bout
Tommy Howell Italian lightweight edged Johnny Rause of Germantown in a hard fought West End Athletic Club match. Both fighters sustained strong work from start to finish as the decision favored Howell. In Michigan Cobb reportedly netted about $6,500 from cotton dealing prompted by Augusta broker friends.
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Philadelphia
Tommy Howell
Johnny Rause
Germantown
West End Athletic Club
Jfruit
Mich
Augusta
Cobb
Indiana Team Preparing For Maroons At Jordan Field
Bloomington reports reveal Foxy Jimmie plans to employ fresh trick plays in a quiet scrimmage setup as Indiana guards close the gates nightly through the Chicago game, signaling a serious approach ahead of the DePauw and Stagg era tests with the Crimson.
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Ind
Jordan Field
Jimmie
Chicago
Stagg
Miller Players Hurt in Smashup
Miller baseball party members suffered injuries after a sightseeing car from Lexington park collided with an interurban in University avenue. President Mike Cantillon sustained the worst injuries and remains bedbound for now in New Richmond Wisconsin. Pitcher Lou Fiene hurt an elbow as he was thrown from the automobile. Several others suffered minor injuries while Cantillon was carried to a nearby residence before travel home.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Lexington Park
Minneapolis
University Avenue
Mike Cantillon
New Richmond
Wis
Lou Fiene
Cantillon
Hurley and Baldwin Set for Ten Round Boston Battle
Boston September 27 fans expect a lively ten round featherweight style bout between Battling Hurley of New York and Matty Baldwin of Boston with a possible future shot at lightweight champion Ad Wolgast as Bald win opens as slight favorite.
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Baldwin
Boston
Mass
Ad Wolgast
New York
Matty Baldwin
Monday Scores Across Leagues Turn On Rain Delays
National League games saw rain pauses with Cincinnati at New York and Brooklyn sweeping both games against Elite King and Pittsburg while Boston triumphed over Chicago and Philadelphia beat Pet. 3 Owls. American League action included St Louis at Philadelphia rain halted, Cleveland edging Boston in nine innings, Chicago at Washington halted by an attribute, and New York defeating Detroit in eleven innings.
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Chicago
New York
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Boston
Elite King
Owls
Cleveland
Washington
Detroit
Tuesday's Games Across Major Leagues
The schedule lists Cincinnati at New York in two games and matchups including Pittsburg at Brooklyn Chicago at Boston St. Louis at Philadelphia Washington at Chicago Philadelphia at St. Louis New York at Detroit Boston at Cleveland.
Connie Mack Eyes World Series With Injuries Cited
Louis Sept 27 Connie Mack says players remain in fine shape but Rube Oldring and Livingston may miss time with injuries. He would prefer the series start soon after the regular season ends to keep his team on edge. Coombs believes he can beat the Cubs, though public praise is avoided. Mack plans to push his team straight through to the first big game, not use excuses.
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Eddie Plank
Philadelphia
Mack
Oldring
Livingston
Coombs
Cubs
Murphy
Sal
Fashionable crowds stay up for Vanderbilt Cup race
New York on September 27 reports that the Vanderbilt Cup race will close a 278.08 mile test on a 12.64 mile circuit. 22 laps, stock cars only, with starting time moved to 5 a m and strong national participation.
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New York
Atlantic Ocean
Long Island
Pacific Coast
Rocky Mountain
Middle West
East
W. K. Vanderbilt Jr
Johnson picks athletic team
Chicago, Sept. 27. Walter Johnson sizes up the coming world series saying Connie Mack’s pitchers will counter the Cubs and the Athletics will slug Chicago. He predicts Coombs will handle the Cubs and that Plank, Bender will also perform. He projects the Cubs scoring about two and a half runs per game while Mack’s club could exceed three or four runs.
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Chicago
Connie Mack
Cubs
Athletics
Walter Johnson
Washington Star
Chance Gang
Jack Coombs
Bender
Plank
Whitting
Mack
Kaufman and Kubiak In Punk Condition
In Baltimore on September 27 the pugilist lemon market rose above par after the Al Kaufman versus Al Kubiak fiasco nicknamed the Michigan Lion. The bout was a puniest battle seen in Baltimore with two sessions of futility. Spectators urged removal and disinfection as neither fighter was in condition and some aides claimed Johnson could have beaten both in one.
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Baltimore
al Kaufman
al Kubiak
Minneapolis Pennant Winners Eye Cuba Trip
The proposed Cuban trip for the pennant-winning Minneapolis baseball team is now certain, says Bill Lelievelt Miller pitcher who leads the project. Cuban promoters have long corresponded with Lelievelt and the team has shown favorable interest.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Cuba
Minneapolis
Lelievelt
Miller
White Beats Englishman In Chicago Bout Calloff In Fifth
Jack White of Chicago and Eddie Carsey of England began a fifteen round match in Winnipeg. The fight ended in the fifth when Carsey was deemed unable to continue. Abe Attell announced plans to travel from Chicago to challenge White for the featherweight world title.
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White
Winnipeg
Man
Jack White
Chicago
Eddie Carsey
England
Abe Attell
Saylor to Box Willetts in Pittsburg Oct 15
Young Saylor will box Johnny Willetts of Philadelphia at Pittsburg on October 15 for six rounds before the Central Athletic Club. The bout is scheduled at a 12 pound weight.
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Will
Willetts
Young Saylor
Johnny Willetts
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Central Athletic Club
America May Lose Polo Cup in Major Test
New York reports Foxhall Keene warns the United States faces a decisive clash with England for the international polo cup. He notes England will field its strongest team yet, and highlights Meadow Brook quartet Clary Waterbury Monte Waterbury Harry Payne Whitney and Devereaux Milburn as top players though damage may require replacing one to stay competitive.
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England
Foxhall Keene
America
Meadow Brook
Clary Waterbury
Monte Waterbury
Harry Payne Whitney
Devereaux Milburn
Olson Beats Lewis In Decatur Heavyweight Match
Charles Olson the champion light heavyweight wrestler defeated Martin Laviia of Minneapolis in Decatur on Monday night, winning two falls to secure the victory.
Packey McFarland and Hyland Set For Ten Round Bout
Packey McFarland and Fighting Dick Hyland prepare for an unlimited ten round battle at the Fairmount club. McFarland aims to claim the world lightweight title from Ad Wolgast, while Hyland demonstrates dangerous skill and readiness to test any opponent in their weight class.
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New York
Packey McFarland
Dick" Hyland
Fairmount Athletic Club
McFarland
Ad Wolgast
Hyland
Parry Five Loses Three To Spackes In League Night
In the Manufacturers league Monday night Parry Five lost three to Spackes. National Autos and Premiers won two from Overlands and Premiers. American Cans took two from Kahns. In Marion Alleys Extras fell to Laymans and Centurys lost to Tuxedos. Evangelicals swept Central Christians. Broadways beat Memorials and Roberts Park defeated Central Avenues.
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Spackes
Parrys
National Autos
Overlands
Kahns
Irvington
Evangelicals
Central Christians
Bible Class League
Broadways
Memorials
Roberts Park
Central Avenues
Hichert
Fehrnbehlie Farmer
Turner Alleys
National Altos. Overlands Manecistr
Lauphmr
Miller
Nee Remler
Bal Churchill
Hacker
Pier
Tso
TOD
Roberts
Conover
ASS Osay
Warner Kroechel
Laycock
Ib Iult Thomas
Druley
Cornelius
Conwar
M’michael
R. Soltan
Carson
Parker
Spahr
Big Fields In Race Program At Columbus
In Columbus Ohio on September 27 a crowded program saw forty seven horses in five races forcing the 2:19 trot to be split into two divisions due to starters. Ross K won the King stake for 2:05 pacers in straight heats, Majox Maslow runner up for second, while Merry Widow failed to escape a pocketed finish. The 2:13 trot featured a large field, with Bernaldo as favorite and Major Wellington breaking down. The King Stake drew Ross K Maj Mallow Ella Ambulator, Braham Baughman among starters. times ranged 2:08 to 2:04. The 2:18 trotting and pacing classes drew numerous entries including Stroller Stroller and Bird Grattan, with several horses listed among entrants. Time marks noted include 2:10 2:08% 2:09% and 2:12 in various divisions.
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Ross K
Majox Maslow
Merry Widow
Tom Murphy
Bernaldo
Major Wellington
Fred F. B. G
Anew F
Foyt
T. Murphy
B. Kr
Valentine
Miss Peeler
B. m
Hannelt
Gus B
Lowanda
Amerika
Paymaster
King
V. L
Constenaro
McMahan
Maj
Mallow
B. G
Mahony
Ella Ambulator
Murghis
Braham Baughman
Dr. K
Cox
F D
Jenny W
Walter W
Ess H Kay
Rena Pate
Murphy
Oliver
Dao
Gahagan
Stroller
Keating
Wellington
McDonald
Porattan
Simin
Bronson
Dovell
Vestale
Annette
Fuzz Tobnson
Jack London
Beauty Wright
Veltora
Lawrietta
Bird Grattan
Br. m
Mabel J. Chm
Cunningham
Dora Patch
Katherine E
Asa Danforth
Thalia
Admiral Red
Red Wilkes
Flick
Atéim Creighton
the Bondsman
Lasell
Lady Willow
Geers
Graymore
Wataga
Senator Hale
Arissa
Ed L. Teed
Carnation
Cubs Get Cook From Three-Eye League
Chicago today announced the acquisition of pitcher J. E. Cook, the league’s top standout this past season, from the Three-Eye circuit. Cook’s arrival marks a major move for the Cubs as they bolster their pitching staff with a noted ace.
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J. E. Cook
Chicago Cubs
Cook
Marion club football schedule announced for season
The Marion club football team practiced Monday night in the club gymnasium to prepare for a slate of games. The schedule lists Wabash at Wabash, Cincinnati Gyms at Cincinnati, Ft. Wayne at Ft. Wayne, Canton at Canton, O, Anderson at Anderson, Maxwell-Briscoes at Newcastle, Alexandria Tigers at Alexandria, and Muncie at Muncie. Two games are set for Washington Park, including a rematch with the Wabash eleven and a game with the Cincinnati Gyms.
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Wabash
Cincinnati
Ft. Wayne
Canton
Anderson
Maxwell-Briscoes
Newcastle
Alexandria Tigers
Alexandria
Muncie
Washington Park
Princeton Tigers show improving play under new rules
Princeton New Jersey Sept 27 The Tigers display growing team play and coordinated attack and defense as they prepare for the first game under the new rules. Captain Hart and the back field show promise, though line play remains a concern for Coach Roper.
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Princeton
N. J
Roper
Tigers
Captair Hart
S. M. B. Jr's Football Team Seeks Oct 2 Game
The S. M. B. Jr's crushed Brookside Jr 5 to 0 then lost 6 to 5 to Brookside Jr Maroon Firsts. They seek a 100 to 105 pound opponent next Sunday Oct 2 with Lawrence Jr Greenfield Jr and others. Call S170 or write Willis Brennen 2609 Capitol Ave.
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Brookside Jr. Maroon
S. M. 2B. Jr
Nest
Lawrence Jr
Greenfield Jr
Willis Brennen
Capitol Avenue
Roller Skate Races At Riverside Rink Tuesday Night
Roy Beyers and Kay Wayland, noted roller skaters, are set to race Tuesday night at Riverside rink with local spectators expected.
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Roy Beyers
Kay Wayland
Riverside
All-Star Team in Series With Mack's Athletics
Chicago September 27 An all star team of American league players will play a five game series with the Athletics champions during their idle week before the Cubs series The lineup includes Carrigan Ainsmith Lange Johnson Ford Collins Gardiner Bush Lord Milan Cobb Speaker Murphy opposes delaying revenue and would move a game to speed the post season.
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Athletics
Cubs
McAleer
Washington
Murphy
Periey Aardler
Hap
Carrigan
Ainsmith
Pitchera
Lange
Johnson
Ford
Ray Collins
Chase
Gardiner
Bush
Lord
Milan
Cobb
Speaker
Robiser
St. Louis
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