Army Triumph Over Navy In Bitter Polo Grounds Battle
At the Polo Grounds Navy loses 22 to 9 to Army before 45,000 spectators including President Wilson. Merrillat of Army sparks the win with a stunning run to the Navy five yard line before the final score. Crowds cheer as the Army cadets celebrate the victory amid taunts from officers and onlookers.
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New York
Bill
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Polo Grounds
Army
Bade Brown
Angels
United States
Woodrow Wilson
Princeton
Merrillat
Wilson
The
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Peorwam
Perry
Moore CIA Sens
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Gilchrist
Nichols
Hoge
McReavy
Aoe
Enene
Howell Wins Over Thomas At Tenpins
Howell defeats Local Expert Thomas in a tenpin match with a dramatic finish. He later totals 802 in the second series, an alley record. A doubles match pits Thomas and Quinn against Emerson and Howell on Sunday December 7 at 12:80.
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Andsome
Arry "Owell
Handyman
Thomas
Howell
Ping
Harry
Quinn
Emerson and Howell
Hedges Alarmed as Federal League Draws Star Players
St Louis owner Robert Lee Hedges rushes home from the Southwest amid rumors that stars such as Baumgardner Williams and Weisman have joined the Federal League. Lloyd Rickart says the Federal League plans to publish a list of signed players, which may shock both the National and American Leagues. The league denies tampering and hints at more surprises to come.
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ST. Louis
Robert Lee Hedges
St. Louis Americans
Southwest
Pacific Coast
Agnew
Federals
Browns
Baumgardner
Williams
Weisman
Baseball League
Rickart
Federal League
George Baumgardner
Gas & Electric Bowling Club Extends Lead in City League
The San Antonio Gas & Electric bowling team widened its edge in the Commercial Tenpin League by winning five of six matches at Grand alleys. They swept Eagle Furniture and took two of three from Ransom & Silsbee, leading by about two hundred pins overall. Quinn topped averages at 197 as Mills and Muehlendorff rose in standings. fifteen players posted over 200 in week eight.
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San Antonio Gas & Electrics Company
Eagle Furniture Company
Ransom & Silsbee
Quinn
Pinkus
Federal
Gascos
Charles Garven
Eagles
Armbrust
Quinny
Mills
Muehlendorfft
Stephens
O. Reeder
Twente Place
Frazier
Hahn
Lantrip
C. McHugo
Duke
Leng
Muehlendorff
Household Furniture Company
Maverick-Clarke Company
Furniture
San Antonio Machine & Supply Company
Haberdashers
Mills Engraving Company
San Antonio Gas & Electric Company
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Figman and Walter Fans Prefer Baseball to Meals
Max Figman known for the all star cast of Fine Feathers at the Grand Opera House is a baseball devotee. Eugene Walter, playwright and former newspaper man who wrote baseball dope, shares the same sports passion and notes the journalist’s bump in his cranium.
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Max Figman
Fine Feathers
New York
Eugene Walter
Long Island
Figman
Walter
Max
Allstar
West End Methodists Defeat Gov Hills In League Opener
The West End Methodists beat Government Hills 19 to 8 in the Sunday School Basket Ball League at the YMCA. Armstrong centered for the winners and D Russell contributed key passes and foul shooting, turning a 6 5 halftime lead into a decisive win.
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West End
West End Methodist
Government Hill Methodists
Government Hills
Government Hill
Armstrong
Dr. Russell
D. Russell
West End Methodists
West Ends
Gort
Hills
Crauth
Hopkins
W R Davidson elected Texas League president surprise
The Light reports W R Davidson of Waco Texas elected president of the Texas League after Wilbur P Allen refused to run. Allen was named first vice president with no opposition due to his business interests and inability to devote full attention. Fans wonder why he did not run again.
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W. R. Davidson
Waco
Texas
Texas League
The
Light
San Antonio
Wilbur P. Allen
Allen
the Light
League
Postponed High School Independent Football Game
The scheduled game at Electric Park between the High School and the Independent elevens was indefinitely postponed due to muddy field conditions. Coach Pfeiffer said the makeup date would be announced soon.
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Electric Park
Pfeiffer
Delivuk vs Ernst Set for Catch-Weight Wrestling Match
Charlie Delivuk challenges Adolph Ernst light-heavyweight champion to a catch-weight bout around 175 pounds with winner take all and a beating. Promoter Tom Head says a first class hall is secured, date and venue to be announced later. Fans expect a major San Antonio match not seen in moons.
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Charlie Delivuk
Charlie
Adolph Ernst
Taylor
Tex
Ernst
Tom Head
Delivak
San Antonio
Powell's Case Condemned By Lajoie In Baseball Talk
Napoleon Lajoie denounces major league practices and supports unconditional releases for players like Jack Powell. He argues clubs should pay training expenses and cover costs from players' homes, calling baseball's code unfair to the players.
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Jack” Powell
Napoleon Lajoie
Cleveland
W. Somers
Western Conference to Number Players
The Western Intercollegiate Conference known as the Big Nine will test a player numbering system next season. Football and track schedules were drafted with two conference championships set at Evanston. Minnesota opposed the system, Illinois' George Huff named to judge after opening games.
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Chicago
Evanston
Northwestern University
Minnesota
George Huff
University of Illinois
Two Baseball Games Set at Krisch's Park Today
Two afternoon games at Krisch's park pit the Pruitts against the Meiers and the Kaufmans against the Mills Stars. Secretary Ackermann resigns from Mills Stars to lead the Pruitts and ex-captain P. Garcia switches to a Pruitt uniform. Greece reports limited forest timber supply, mostly mountain pine with low grade lumber.
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Krisch’s Park
Pruitts and Meiers
Kaufmans
Mills Stars
Ackermann
Pruitts
P. Garcia
Mills
Pruitt
Greece
Laurel Links finals extended due to weather issues
The Laurel Heights Golf Club finals are postponed over several days with Victor Keller vs Will McKihenny set for the early week in a 36 hole championship. Other flights may finish today with Ned McIihenny vs Leslie McIhenny and Ray M Hare vs Dr L K Beck in later rounds as water hazards affected play.
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Laurel Heights Golf Club
Will H. Symons
Victor Keller
Will McKihenny
Ned McIihenny
Leslie McIhenny
Ray M. Hare
L. K. Beck
Charleston Racing Opens With Record Entries and Busy Stalls
Charleston Fair and Racing Association prepares for its December 1 session with favorable conditions. Jamestown’s closing brings transferring racing folk, eighteen bookmakers expected, and all 1250 stalls likely filled as 1250 stalls near the course fill.
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Charleston
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TenEyck Renews Syracuse Rowing Coach Contract
Syracuse University rowing coach J A TenEyck renews his contract for five years at a substantial salary rise, ending rumors of a Yale move. The piece also notes the American girl candy bill at 134 million dollars, 10 million more than the national paint and varnish cost.
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TenEycek
Syracuse
N. Y
J. A. TenEyck
Syracuse University
Yale
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