Boxing book by Billy Elmer fills ring lore and technique
The book Boxing by Billy Elmer, a former sparring partner of Jim Corbett and Kid McCoy, covers history, strategy, and fundamentals with 100 halftone illustrations. It details beginner tips, general tactics, and the mechanics of knockout blows to explain how ring power and self control shape a boxer.
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Billy Elmer
Jim Corbett
Kid McCoy
Knickerbocker Athletic Club
New York
Elmer
Tommy Shertell
Call for Intercollegiate Athletic Association Reform
The article argues for a national intercollegiate athletic association with a uniform eligibility code to end disputes over player qualifications. It cites Yale Glass and Harvard King cases, noting how independent college decisions strain rivalries and undermine sport. It urges neutral, centralized judgment to restore fair competition.
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Yale
Cornell
Princeton
Pennsylvania
Columbia
Brown Conference
Glass
King
Crimson
University of Indiana
Penn toSeek Henley Cup Return by University Crew
The University of Pennsylvania plans a second attempt to send a crew to Henley for the Grand Challenge Cup after narrowly losing it last year. Ellis Ward, the rowing coach, must decide on material before the trip is approved, and Cornell also plans an American entry.
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University of Pennsylvania
Henley
Ellis Ward
Cornell
Ban Johnson Proposes Room for Two Baseball Leagues
Ban Johnson, head of the American League, signals a shift in stance on league rivalry. He says the sport can sustain two big organizations and that talks with the National League may occur on reasonable terms, contrasting with past confrontations over growth and money.
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American League
Johnson
National League
Brush
New York poised for American League expansion
Senator Timothy D Sullivan backs James C Kennedy in forming an American League franchise for Manhattan. Kennedy seeks grounds and players while McGraw arrives with talk of two top AL stars for New York, details to follow after the season ends.
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Timothy D. Sullivan
James C. Kennedy
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Big Jim
Sullivan
Manhattan Island
Senator Sullivan
American League
National League
Great Six Day Race Opens in New York December 8
Leading American and European cyclists prepare for the six day international championship at Madison Square Garden. Stars include Harry Elkes Eddie Bald Jimmy Michael Gougoltz Kaser Bruni Buisson Teller Dorflinger Barasquin Los tens Darragon Breton and Bobby Walthour trained by Sunny Jim Richards. The event aims to crown endurance cycling champions amid strong foreign contenders.
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New + York
America
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Harry Elkes
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Europe
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Gougoltz
Kaser
France
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Buisson
Teller
Dorflinger
Barasquin
Lostens
Darragon
Breton
Great Britain
Sunny Jim” Richards
McGraw Says Matty Will Sign with Giants Players
McGraw states both Mathewson and Bowerman will remain with the Giants after accepting terms and planning to sign contracts. He lists potential American League players as a benchmark for a star lineup in New York next year.
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MUS Iit
McGraw
Matty
Mathewson
Bowerman
Giants
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Tauvehill
O'Connor
Harry Davis
Quaker Cross Country Runners Prepare for New York Meet
Captain A C Bowen of the University of Pennsylvania leads the Quaker cross country squad into immediate training for the annual race in New York late in November. The team looks to be the best in its history with several promising athletes in line.
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A. C. Bowen
University of Pennsylvania
New York
Bes
Ata
Walthour and Butler Set for Top Long-Distance Event
Atlanta rider Bobby Walthour joins Nat Butler in a major long distance race at the Garden. Walthour, recently injured in a spill, wires to ride with Butler promising a strong opening effort and a test for the fastest sprinters as a popular duo.
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Atlanta
Garden
WaLthour
Pat Powers
Nat Butler
Butler
Al Herfora Pushes for Gans vs Britt Fight
Al Herfora continues efforts to stage a bout between his charge Joe Gans and California lightweight Britt. Britt draws the color line and demands fair conditions before facing a world champion from England, with Jordan cited as one of the era’s top fighters after defeating George Dixon here years ago.
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Joe Gans
Jimmy
Britt
California
Sin Egadipar
Ae Jordan
England
George Dixon
Salt Lake City Football Star Impresses With Three Wives Watching
In Salt Lake City a player from one local team delivered a standout performance as three wives watched from the stands. The game highlighted his skill and drew attention to his personal life at the same time.
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Salt Lake City
Cornell and the Tigers Meet in Historical Rivalry
In four years Princeton has scored only one touchdown against Cornell while Ithaca based Cornell has put up three against Princeton.
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Tigers
Princeton
Ithacans
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