Reform Needed In College Sport Finances Across Ivy League
A historical assessment shows Harvard leading in athletic finance profits, with Yale Penn and Columbia posting varying balances. Harvard’s self supporting freshman teams and football receipts drive solid gains while others struggle. critics warn of rising costs and potential shifts in how universities fund athletics.
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Yale
Harvard
University of Pennsylvania
Columbia
Pennsylvania
Starvard
Cornell Leads After Late Round In Triangular Chess
In New York on December 28 the Brown Cornell and University of Pennsylvania triangle chess event after the latest round has Cornell leading with 4 points while Brown and Pennsylvania each hold 3 or 4 points tied. Karpinski of Cornell defeated Brown’s Aston and Riedel beat Pennsylvania’s Chapin to push Cornell ahead as Nickless Brown versus Francis PA ended in a draw.
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New York
Brown
Cornell
University of Pennsylvania
Karpinsti
Riedel
Aston
Chapin
Pennsylvania
Nickless
Francis
Easton
Karptowski
Petroff
Framcis
Penns Relays Preview Yale Plans Multiple Entries
Penn relay races set for late April promise exciting Philadelphia athletics. Intercollegiate events include the one mile two mile and four mile relays. Last year entries were few but this year prospects suggest more teams will compete from Yale and Cornell with other schools likely joining.
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Mike Eee
Illinois high school teachers back football with supervision
At the State Teachers Association in Springfield Illinois the High School section endorsed football with supervision by high school authorities and safeguards to eliminate brutality. The meeting discussed athletic merits and approved a committee to formulate recommendations for the association.
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Illinois State ‘Teachers’ Association
Springfield
State Teachers’ Association
Ilinois
Comets
Three Winning Favorites In Rainy New Orleans Race Card
On a rainy day at New Orleans the track was heavy as Ben Chance W B Gates and Trebor were the winning favorites. Race details note scratches replaced the sixth furlong selling event and list key runners such as Dramburg West Baden Tully Helen Paxton Time B, Mr. Brookwood Alvin W Charlie Daniels La Princessa Lilue Reggie Tom Cromwell in first and other horses in subsequent races.
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New Orleans
Ben Chance
W. B. Gates
Trebor
Dramburg
West Baden
Tully
Helen Paxton
Mr. Brookwood
Alvin W
Charlie Daniels
la Princessa
Lilue Reggie
Tom Cromwell
Boxing crackdown urged by state control over sport
Fitzsimmons argues boxing should be run by state officials as crackdown nears. New Jersey reports arrests likely for illegal exhibitions while pressure from ministers pushes reform, with a $25 legal fine looming and officials ready to enforce fines and suppress fights.
Race Results and Entrants From Latest Card
Race details list Fifth race selling with W. B. Gates and Handcuff among top finishers, plus Island Prince and others. Entries for today show six races including steeplechase and handicaps with numerous horses and odds. The article also rails against fraudulent boxing practices and calls for exposing fighters, managers, and promoters involved in fake fights.
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W. B. Gates
Dupes
Walsh
Jwige Wee
Wonderly
Jose Perr
Island Prince
Jim Conway
Cavallo
Chiffon
Racing period lengthened for Chicago and St Louis tracks
The Western Turf Congress voted 7 to 6 to resume racing on Chicago and St Louis tracks from April through November 30, reversing a prior limit of June 10 to November 15. Old dates of April 1 to November 30 are restored. several tracks supported the change while others abstained or were against it.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Western Turf Congress
Washington Park
Hawthorne
Harlem
Stone
Memphis
New Orleans
Tanforan
Little Rock
Latonia
Highland Ark
Louisville
Nashville
Newport
Ingleside
Panne P
5 Moran Club
Seanboteh
Dissinger Captures Gold Medal At Keyst Gun Club Tourney
In Lebanon on December 28 William H. Bollman won the silver trophy and Aaron Dissinger captured the gold medal at Kast oe for a Keyst Gun Club live bird and blue rock tournament. Scores show Bollman 7 4 9 totals and Dissinger 7 5 4 while other shooters including Riser and Werth posted bids in live bird and rock target events with multiple entries.
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Dissinger
Times
Lebanon
William H. Bollman
Aaron Dissinger
Keyst
Kast Oe
Ee Mwateh
Werth
Treat ‘Ord
Biren
Fagle
Sith
Bollman
Disainger
Hounds Overtook Reynard In Local Fox Hunt
A drop hunt at the Rea Lion near Birdsboro drew six hunters from Reading and Pottstown with about fifty horsemen and over a hundred dogs. The fox escaped initial pursuit but was crippled after over two hours of hound work, ending with the quarry not killed on the hunters’ lands. William Lacey of Birdsboro was among the participants.
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Reynard
Tuhe-Times
Pottstown
Rea Lion
Birdsboro
Reading
Wiliam Lacey
Eee
Johnson defeats Haines in controversial fourteenth round decision
In Memphis, Jack Johnson of Texas was awarded the victory over Chicago's Al Haines known as Klondike after fourteen hard rounds. Haines refused to continue, and officials indicated the bout could have extended beyond twenty rounds.
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Memphis
Tenn
Jack Johnson
Texas
al Haines
Klondike
Chicago
Haines
Guich
Canada
Atteburg
Carnegie for Golf President
New York December 28 Andrew Carnegie may become president of the United States Golf Association The annual election is in February and either Carnegie or Hobart Hatfield Taylor vice president of the association will be chosen president
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the Times
New York
Andrew Carnegie
United States Golf Association
Carnegie
Hobart
Hatfield Taylor
The
Ton
Interesting ShaM TM board Tourney at Gloucester City
Special Telegram reports a shuffleboard tournament in progress in Gloucester City as of December 28, continuing activity at the ShaM TM board event with local interest and ongoing play.
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Tus Times
Gloucester City
Catholic High School Defeats La Salle in League Championship
In a key Interscholastic League game at St. James Hall, the Roman Catholic High School beat La Salle College 22 to 9. Donn and McCambridge led with fourteen and three field goals respectively as Catholic High surged after a 7 to 6 halftime edge.
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la Salle
Catholic High School
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Bulger
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TANNHAEUSER SCORED AT WILL IN MEET WITH WMA
Tannhauser Wheelmen crushed Wilmington Military Academy 58 to 12 at Leiderkranz Hall. The visitors showed poor form and rough play as Tannhauser dominated early, leading 28 to 2 at halftime with easy scoring and no real offense from WMA.
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Tannhaeuser Wheelmen
Wilmington Military Academy
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Tapnhaerser
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No Change in Ball Situation Conference Next Week
The article notes no change in the baseball situation as a Western League conference is planned for next week. Promoters, officials, and managers gather, with franchises delayed for further investigation of applicants. Charlies Stroebel of Toledo is tipped to lead if Ban Johnson refuses.
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Cutcano
Harry Quin
Alderman Havener
Milwaukeans
Audittorium
Francis Richter
Philadelphia
Leland
al Spink
Louis
Western League
Great Northern
Ban Johnson
Charlies Stroebel
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Louisville
Grand Rapids
St Louis
Kansas City
Minneapolis
St. Paul
The Wrong Present What the Shopping Woman Did to Her Meek Husband
A Cleveland Plain Dealer anecdote describes a domineering shopper at length insisting on an elaborate gift for Aunt Betsy while her meek husband offers bland suggestions. The scene unfolds amid a bustling store full of ribbons and puffed vanity as the couple debates suitable presents.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
John
Betsy
Ashman
Colls
John Tenbrook
Cumberland County League Adopts Constitution and Rules
Cumberland County basketball league held a meeting and adopted a constitution and national league playing rules. Bacon of Bridgeton and MacGeorge of Vineland were chosen as referees. Plans outline January start with schedule finalized next week and franchises issued to teams.
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Cumberland County League
TIMES
Bridgeton
Cumberland County Basketball League
Bacon
MacGeorge
Vineland
Manning renews lease on Exposition Park in Kansas City
James H. Manning, owner of last year's Kansas City AL team, renews his five year lease on Exposition Park while set to manage the Washington team. Kansas City's Western League chief Tebeau plans to oppose a second AL club and calls for honest ring supervision and state control of boxing promotions.
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James H. Manning
Exposition Park
Washington
Tebeau
Bean Superion
Police Chief Bans Future Boxing Exhibitions in Paterson
In Paterson on December 28 the chief of police issued an order prohibiting any future boxing exhibitions. The move follows a fatal incident and suspicions about public safety at such events.
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Isaaes
Paterson
Quaker City Hockey Team Dominates Baltimore Visitors
The Quaker City hockey team overwhelmed Baltimore, winning 12 to 1 at the Ice Palace. The Quakers raced to goals in the first three minutes and could have increased the margin, while Baltimore showed limited offense.
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Quaker City
Baltimore
Ice Palace
Senhows
Quakers
Mdea
Guakerg
St Louis Police Bans Colisseum Boxing Tonight
Chief Campbell announced no boxing bouts or prize fights will occur at the West End Colisseum tonight. The scheduled main event was Set bet w Dan eeerry Mc Gove against Rasch for six rounds to a decision, with C Harris and Forbes also set for six rounds.
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Campbell
West End Colisseum
W. Dan Eeerry McGove
Ad Rasch
C. Hany Harris
Clarence Forbes
Sporting Notes Teams Set for Wissabickon League Games
Readable notes show Wissabickon first and second teams facing Philadelphia Whenteses and Kenfl. in an 8 30 PM game at Place St. A league contest will be played, with both teams in action as the second team also meets.
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Wissabickon
Philadelphia Whenteses
Masonic
Mana
Rab and They Debate Living on One Budget
In a concise exchange the Rab discusses shared living costs, noting two can live cheaply as one. He questions whether enough funds exist for a single person, prompting concern about adequacy of resources.
Jones Pursues World High Jump Mark Next Spring
NYU athlete Samuel 8 Jones could approach M. F. Sweeney’s 6 feet 5% inch world high jump record. He already dominates intercollegiate competition, defeating Harvard and Princeton rivals, with potential to beat records if conditions and form improve.
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Samuel 8. Jones
New York University
M. F. Sweeney
A. N. Rice
M. Rotch
Harvard
Garrett P. Serviss
W. C. Carroll
Princeton
Jones
Ry Ae Yar
Sweeney
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Gymnasium Directors Meet in Annual College Session
New York December 28 The Society of College Gymnasium Directors opened its annual meeting at Columbia University with thirteen members present. The session will continue tomorrow with an election of officers. Attendees include representatives from Yale Harvard Penn Minnesota Amherst Virginia Princeton Col umbia and others led by President Dr W G Anderson. A committee on strength tests and instrument inspection reported and sparked discussion.
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New York
Society of College Gymnasium Directors
Columbia University
R. T. McKeezie
McGill University
Montreal
W. G. Anderson
I. W. Seaver
Yale
D. A. Sargent
Harvard
C. W. Miller
University of Pennsylvania
Cooke
University of Minnesota
Hitchcock
P. C. Phillips
Amherst
W. A. Lambeth
University of Virginia
George Goldie
Princeton
George Wehr
Adelberg
W. H. Savage
H. H. Hastings
University of Nebraska
Anderson
Negro hunter's perilous deer chase ends with rescue
A Richmond despatch to the New York Times describes Neal Hill of New Kent chasing a deer after a shot dropped it. Believing the buck dead Hill leapt on its back and stabbed it, then the animal bolted into a pond. A boatman struck Hill, thinking him the deer, and the pair sank. Hill was saved, but the deer escaped and Hill lamented losing his Christmas meat.
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Neal Hill
New Kent
Richmond
New York Times
Hill
New Fife
Curious sea pilgrim offerings in ex voto paintings
Describes sea side shrines where ex voto paintings honor vows. Notes remarkable frames built from ship splinters and heavy cables, sometimes painted vivid or left gray with tar, framing the artwork amid wreck relics and nautical debris.
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Thaly
Crack Lieutenant Gibson Dies From Firing Effects
Lieutenant Gibson, once a top contender for the American Derby, died at Washington Park after months of suffering from firing effects. Owner Charles H. Smith had previously rejected a $20,000 bid for the horse.
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Onicaco
Lieutenant Gibson
Kentucky
Washington Park Track
Charles H. Smith
Bearded Lady Joke Returns Gift Note
A niece writes to John about a returned gift. The box contains a note from Aunt Betsy apologizing for the joke and explaining she is too old to appreciate the gag about being the Bearded Lady.
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Betsy
Campaign tale from Kalamazoo marks awkward moment
John J. Ley, running on the Republican ticket for Governor of Michigan, spoke in Kalamazoo and admitted a lack of oratorical skill. A listener at the event, a lifelong Democrat, announced he would vote for Ley in the upcoming election, praising the governor’s business sense despite poor public speaking.
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Repubicas
Michigan
John J. Ley
Kalamazoo
Orward
Typalea
Disqualified. Cryptic note from a disjointed fragment
A fragmented and unclear line reads like a garbled protest or personal outburst with no coherent public event or identifiable names. The text lacks context, dates, places, or organizations to anchor a proper news summary.
Sailors Face Savage Foes and Historic Weapons
Fragmentary note describes sailors clashing with fierce savages using spears darts swords and wooden implements. The text mentions mementos of terrible struggles and surrounding paintings tied with heavy wood bands and seaweed, reflecting dramatic coastal encounters.
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London
Chinamen’s Odd Shaped Doorways
Chinese doors are often round or octagonal in shape and feature elaborate designs. Barriers of rounded form are used to keep evil spirits from entering inner courts and gardens through openings that join the street to private spaces.
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China
German Villagers Craft Glass Eyes in Thüringia District
Berlin correspondent reports that artificial eyes are mainly produced in Thuringia. Nearly all adults in several villages in the district are employed at the industry. Four men sit at a table, each with a gag, as eyes are blown from bases and molded into aba fand.
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Thuringia
Germany
Berlin
Columbia's New Athletic Rules Implemented
Columbia's faculty committee on athletics imposes strict rules for all managers and athletes. Candidates must present gym passes and registration blanks, with three class grades of participation and enforced honesty. Managers must verify filings, report after each game, and enforce a $500 debt ban to protect the university's athletic integrity.
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Taw Tres
New York
Athloa
Gard
Susmuiary Punq
College Corporation
Columbia
Elephant Executed at Glasgow Zoo
The Scottish Zoo elephant Sir Roger was shot after showing viciousness. A five-person party from Royal Scots Hers and city gunmaker carried out the execution using rifles in a reinforced cage. The elephant stood still, then dropped and died after volleys fired.
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Sir Roger
Glasgow
Royal Scots
Anima
Fresh Meat in Luzon Dispatches From Mountain Post
An American soldier in Northern Luzon reports abundant game near the camp including deer caribou and wild dogs with fresh meat served daily. In three months the detachment of seventeen men took thirty seven deer eleven caribou and seventeen wild dogs. Across the river a village of about ten thousand savages with bows arrows and battle axes stays on its side.
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