New Year's Football Showdowns Draw San Antonio Crowds
San Antonio fans anticipate five New Year games featuring the professional Heck Island team led by Jim Thorpe against the Southwestern all stars at Schwab Field, and major college clashes including Notre Dame vs Stanford in Pasadena. Notre Dame arrives wary of California sun after a long trek. Stanford aims to field full strength as practice ends.
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San Antonio
Heck Island
Jim ‘Thorpe
Southwestern Allstars
Schwab Field
Notre Dame
Stafford
Pasaden
Rae
Pennsylvania
California
Berkeley
Southern Methodist
West Virginia Wean
Dallas
Colorado
University of Hawaii
Honolulu
Pasadena
Cal
Knute Rockne
University of Notre Dame
Rockne
Rose Bowl
Stanford University
Indiana
Tucson
Atiz
Stanford
Warner
Cardinals
Bears Aim To Halt Penns Defeatless California Hosts Penn Visit
Berkeley notes a dramatic clash as Andy Smith, former California star now Penn fullback, returns with his Penn squad. California, led by Lou Young, seeks a flawless season despite injuries and soggy field conditions. Brodie Stephens, once a California end, coaches Penn’s line. a campus band accompanies the visitors as rain threatens and practice winds down.
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Berkeley
Cal
Andy Smith
University of Pennsylvania
Penn
University of California
California
Lou Young
Brodie
Stephens
Stepheny
Pensylvanians
SCC California
Young
California Bears
Camp's first all American eleven to appear in California games
In the East West football games in California tomorrow three members of Walter Camp's first all American eleven will take the field. At Berkeley captain Horrell California center will face the Penn line. Pasa-Wena quarterback Stuhldreber will lead against Stanford. Camp's second team includes Lawson Stanford end and Crowley Notre Dame fullback. The third team features Walsh Notre Dame captain and center and Imlay California halfback.
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San Francisco
California
Walter Camp
Eeven
Berkeley
Horrell
Camp
Penn
McGinley
Pasa- Wena
Stuhldreber
Stanford
Lawson
God End
Crowley
Notre Dame
Four Horsemen
Walsh
Imlay
World series for amateurs planned by sand lotters
Plans for an amateur baseball world series involving at least twenty teams from across the country will be proposed to the National Association of Baseball Federations at the Pittsburgh meeting January 24. John A. Gourley, secretary of the group, will suggest replacing the usual inter city elimination tests with the new format.
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Clevolany
Ta Ba H Federation
Pittsburgh
John A. Gourley
Sand Lotters” Organization
Guu Testto Sinett
Coaches Confab Reflects Football's Healthy State
New York reports optimistic mood at the American Football Coaches Association meeting. Elite coaches from across the nation gathered, with Zuppke poised to lead and rule-change suggestions urged. A humorous exchange between Yost and Zuppke highlighted the lively session and strong football spirit.
Ion Lee Signs With the Yankees
New York reports Ion Lee an Indian star from the Elf Indian team will join the Yankees as an outfielder. The move recalls past Native American players like Harry Sockalexis and Jim Thorpe, with Levi described as a strong two-way talent weighing 190 pounds and about years old.
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New York
John J
Buffalo
New York City
Yankees
Leyi
Harry Sockalexis
Ixtland
Penobscot
Bangor Me
Harry Seckarlexis
Jim Thorpe
Cartiste
Giants
Pacific Coast
Boyton
Levi
Arapakoe
Siehler
Thorne
Bob Muesel
Firkier
Tellez Expected by San Antonians in Arrival
Manuel GC Vellez is named ambassador of Mexico in Washington and is expected to pass through San Antonio soon to assume his post Consul Servande Barrera Guerra says. Friends here congratulate the appointee and will greet him on arrival. Rockport hunting outlook improves with cold weather slowing birds. duck hunting steady with early limits and fishing also reported good.
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Manuel GC. Vellez
Mexico
Washington
San Antonio
Servande
Barrera Guerra
Fellex
Rockport
Pex
Basketball results from Chicago to Greencastle
Navy defeated Chicago University 28 to 2l in Chicago. Washington Blaze 22 North Dakota Aggies 22 in Spokane. Notre Dame 36 Northwestern 13 at South Bend. Butler 24 Illinois 22 in Indianapolis. DePauw 28 Vanderbilt 2 in Greencastle.
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Chicago
Navy
Chicago University
Spokanes
Washington Blaze
North Dakota Aggies
South Bend
Ind
Notre Dame
Northwestern
Indianapolis
Butler
Tllinois
Greencastle
Tud
DePauw
Vanderbilt
Celtics Win From Main Highs Five In Whirlwind Game
The Celtics defeated Main Avenue High School 20 to 10 in a fast paced game on Turner all court. Lyons led the winners with ten points, McCarley and Harn added the rest while defensers Dwyer, Davis and Dunsmorte held Main to ten points. Lineups included Celtics C tones and McCarley, Harn, Lyons, Pipkin. Main with Davis Dwyer Brotze center Dunsmorte Looney guards.
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Tio
Turner
Celtics
Main Avenue High School
Harn
Celtic
Lyons
McCarley
Tames
Miller
Deegan
Brotze
Danngmare
Davis
Dwyer
Baselight
C. Tones
J. McCarley
Foreare R. Harn
Pipkin
Dunsmorte
Looney
Preston
McKnight
Hill
Star Eleven Favorite Town Thrilling Schwab Field Clash
A strong crowd expects Jim Thorpe and Rock Island pros to lose to Southwestern All-Stars at Schwab Field on Thursday afternoon. Thorpe’s team, favored by locals, features heavyline play and a potent backfield with Robertson and Meithardt, while the college Huskies boast depth and speed led by Gavin and Bradsman. A 5 pm kickoff follows a 2 pm warmup and a walking mile race between Lightfoot and Hal.
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Jim Thorpe
Rock Island
Schwab Field
Thorpe
Houston
Little Twig - Thompson
Bayvault
Pfasnkuche
Serre
Ratele Chee Ete
Bernstein
Bobby Robertson
Bly
Finney
Litt
Bob Philips
Meitzen
Buck Gavin
Husky S
Little Twig
Indian Air
Avid
T ‘Horpe
Prosenat
Guyon
Bradsntan
Gavin
Andrew 7
Hal
Brooklyn makes bid for Poole ex Bear and Emmett Mccann
Brooklyn club president Charles Ebbetts denied releasing a statement after discussing rumors with the Portland manager about Emmett McCann second baseman and Jim Poole first baseman joining Brooklyn next year. Milwaukee hosts a major ski jumping tournament February 1 with about 200 jumpers aiming to attract city support and raise 4600 dollars for a steel ski slide.
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Brooklyn
Poole
Bear
Emmett M’cann
Clearwater
Fla
Charles H. Ebbetts
Brooklyn Baseball Club
Emmett McCann
Jim Poole
Portland
Tortland Club
Milwauger
Wis
Milwaukee
Pred Pabst Jr
Navy Beats Chicago In Close Hoops Victory
The Navy basketball team defeated Chicago 29 to 31 in a tight contest as Navy forwards broke through late after Chicago defense weakened in the second half. The halftime score stood 15 to 12 in Navy’s favor after a first period played on even terms.
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Chicago
Dec
Navy
Fifty Years Of Baseball Dan Brouthers At Polo Grounds
John B Foster profiles Dan Brouthers, star of the National League, detailing his towering hits at Baltimore and Eastern Park, his long fences at Polo Grounds, and the arc of a legendary career from Big Dan to night watchman in Wappinger Falls. The piece hints at Brouthers’ impact on Detroit, his batting titles, and his place among NL greats.
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John B. Foster
Polo Grounds
New York
Samson
Dan Brouthers
Brouthers
Baltimore
Eastern Park
Trooblyn
Catharshe
Jamaica Gay
Cleveland
Detroit
Dan
Ruth
May Browthers
Fort Bageman
Memder
Michigan
Chicago
Elroit
Big Dan
Wappinaera Falls
Historic Clark Field to stay in use at Texas U
Austin December 31 Clark Field the old University of Texas athletic field will be used in the future for freshman football varsity baseball all intramural sports and as an emergency track when conflicts with Memorial Stadium arise Director L T Bellmont said The field named for Judge J B Clark was used for the first UT football game in 1896 Ownership changed hands after 1899 when the owner offered to sell ten lots for 8000 The athletic council borrowed 1000 and raised the rest by pledges from students to secure Clark Field for the university and 28 years of orange and white athletic success followed.
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New York
American Football Coaches Association
West Coast
Guppke
Bezdek
Stagr
McEiwan
Roper
Alexander
Stege- Robinson
Meehan
Welch
Iemie Knox
Sea of Heads
Football Rules Committee
Zuppke
Robert Zup
Yost
Zupple
Illinois
Weisman
Wilee
Michigan
Dobie
Clark Wield
Austin
Athletic Council
Astin _bank
Clark Fieldspot
University
College Association Bans Use Of Movies By Football Teams
The National Collegiate Athletic Association bans photographs and motion pictures in football instruction across 250 member institutions. The move came too late to affect Stanford versus Notre Dame, where film was reportedly used to teach plays. The notice triggers an investigation into summer baseball activities and reshuffles on the football rules committee with Texas A&M and Pennock named to district posts.
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New York
One Eleven
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Stanford
I. J. McEwan
United States’ Military Academy
Nible
Texas A. & M
J. A. Penick
Arse University
P and Engineer Five Win Two Basketball Games on Army M C A Court
Southern Pacific five defeated Camp Normous 12 to 8 while Second Engineers tied Denver Heights 52 to 10 on Tuesday night. Trinkle led Railroaders with six points in the first game, Winters and Veltman added four each for Camp. Hewitt scored 12 for Engineers in the Heights contest as Jeser and Erb tallied four for Heights.
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Southern Pacific
Camp Normous
Engineers
Denver Heights
Army
Trinkle
Railroaders
Winters
Veltman
Camp N S. P
Jeser
Erb
Mathis
Sulve
KILLEFER AND VEECK DRAFT COACHING PLAN FOR CHICAGO
Managers Bill Kiefer and William Veeck meet to finalize selection of a coach to replace Oscar Dagey as the Chicago Nationals prep for training camp on Catalina Island. Killefer plans January February work toward a March 2 start and targets a short hitting outfielder and possibly an infielder. Otto H. Fogel, ex Illinois star, signed to coach Town University baseball succeeding Sam Jaarry. Barry remains basketball and assistant football coach.
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Chicago
Oscar Dagey
Bill Kiefer
William Veeck
Chicago Nationals
Killefer
Catalina Island
Mare
Towa Uversons
Otto H. Fogel
Chicago Cubs
Ilinois
Sam Jaarry
University of Town
Barry
Rep for Romero Hard Job in Boxing Promotion
A San Antonio based report discusses efforts to build up Chilean heavyweight Romer Rojas by promoters led by Bill McCarney. It details plans to pit Rojas against Charley Weinert in Boston, mentions past bouts with Renault, and notes McCarney's strategy of gradually elevating Weinert while arranging matches for other fighters like Captain Bob Roper in Columbus.
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San Antonio
New York
Quentin
Romer Rojas
South America
Boxing
Fede
S Rojas
Charley Weinert
Boston
Renault
Howero
Ti Misn
Weinert
Bill McCarney
Billy
McCartney
Rome
McCarney
Weiert
Bob
Romero
Columbus
Boner
Roper
Budlding
Comeh
Nes
Puidin
Billy McCarney
Weinerth
Buffalo
Joe Downer
Duncan shoots 65 as Britons trounce Smith and Marti
Abe Mitchell and George Dhinean, British professionals, defeated MacDonald Smith and Hu Martin in a fourball match at Brentwood Country Club. Duncan posted a 65 for the first eighteen holes, breaking the previous 70 record.
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Smith and
Marti
Sana Monica
Cal
Abe Mitchell
George Dhinean
Belsh
Southern California
MacDonald Smith
Hu Martin
California
t /Brentwood Country
eDonald Smith
Willie Hur
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