Frisco to Keep Star Southpaw Oliver Mitchell Won’t Be Recalled
Oliver Mitchell the San Francisco Seals left hander had a strong Coast League season and won big for the champion Seals. He won’t be recalled by Cincinnati Reds next year, despite early hopes he would bolster Eppa Rixey. Mitchell’s future remains undecided with Reds scout Russ Hall not issuing a definite ok.
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Penn State Faces Navy in Washington Battle
Penn State football coach Hugo Bezdek says Navy will be tougher after last week’s defeat, as the squad arrives in Washington to meet the Navy eleven at American League Park on Friday afternoon.
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Reed College votes rowing as major sport
Reed College in Portland names rowing a major sport joining baseball football and track. An eight oared crew will be placed on the Water next spring.
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Lafayette Pilot II Crack Guard All American Man
Captain Schwab of the Lafayette team is named an All American guard again this year and played a major role in the squad's success.
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Ohio State creates vast intramural athletic complex
The article describes Ohio State University dedicating 92 acres around its Horseshoe Stadium to a large intramural athletic program. Plans include 100 tennis courts 24 intramural diamonds eight football fields and numerous horseshoe pitching courts to centralize athletic activity and beautify the campus.
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Steam Up for Dempsey Title Bout in Gotham
New York November 2 The boxing world weighs Dempsey to London in January as a steam up by managers for a bout with Tommy Gibbons or to push a boxing commission decision for an opponent here this winter. Battling Siki arrives in December making a London match unlikely and harming Wills plans.
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Tommy Gibbons
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Harry Wills
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Twists in Baseball Are Queer
Detroit acquired Eddie Ainamith from Washington and he proved a valuable backstop for Detroit, then was claimed by St. Louis after waivers and starred for the Cardinals. George Cutshaw boosted Detroit’s success with Pittsburg under different management, prompting debate on why players excel. Baseball remains full of inexplicable twists.
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Johnson joins Benedicts as Heitsman becomes Mrs Johnson
Sylvester Johnson a Portland graduate who starred with Detroit this season has joined the Benedicts. Ruth Heitsman, an Oregon sweetheart, is now Mrs Johnson.
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Belgian cyclist Alfonso Speissens fatally hurt in six day race
In Chicago a Belgian rider Alfonso Speissens fell eight feet to the Coliseum floor during early sprints at the six day bicycle race. He was rushed to hospital with possible skull fracture and brain concussion after colliding with Albert Oli veri.
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Browns Pay Bonus After Pennant Race
In St. Louis on November 2, owners of the St. Louis Browns awarded players a $26,000 bonus for their pennant race performance. Shares reportedly ranged from $200 to $1,000 per player.
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Mickey Walker Wins Welterweight World Title From Jack Britton
In New York on November 2, 20-year-old Mickey Walker dethroned 42-year-old Jack Britton after 15 rounds to claim the welterweight world crown. Britton fought valiantly, but Walker adjusted to attack the champion's body and secured the decisive victory.
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Junior leagues split series as Baltimore edges St Paul
Baltimore wins the junior world series five games to two over St Paul, leaving the International League and American Association even at two victories each in four series. The history recalls 1917 Toronto and Indianapolis as AA champs, with wartime and travel gaps in 1918 and 1919 and series resumption in 1920. The 1921 note cites Louisville and Baltimore. the Association winner again claims five to three.
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Lee King Joins A. A. Club In Rube Walberg Trade
Portland may acquire outfielder Lee King from the New York Giants as part of the Rube Walberg sale. King travels to Indianapolis as partial payment for Ralph Shinners’ return to the Giants.
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Stecher Beats Cutler In Opening Wrestling Bout
In New York on November 3, Joe Stecher defeated Charley Cutler in two straight falls using a scissors hold to open the wrestling season.
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Charley Cutler
Met Stars Prepare for 1922 28 Skating Season Opener
Ice was opened to the Beattie Skaters as regulars like Howe Foyston Walker Fraser Bride Holmes and possibly Riley practiced for the week ahead. Morria and Hickey expected next week. Season starts Nov 18 with two games in three days against Vancouver and Seattle before Victoria hosts and Toronto exhibition tourney follows.
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Los Angeles Coast League Club Sets Spring Training Plan
Los Angeles Coast league team will train in Elsinore California again next spring. Manager Killefer says after the Chicago Cubs break camp at Catalina Islands his squad will be stationed there for two weeks.
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Scott Injures Knee in Exhibition Game Threatening Next Season
New York November 2 Jack Scott, World Series pitching hero, injured his knee in an exhibition game against a colored team last Sunday and may be unavailable next season. He had reportedly reserved $40 for playing.
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Jack Scott
New York Giants
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Yale News Clarifies Intersections and Road Trips
The Yale News explains that the agreement of the big three does not bar other teams from scheduling games at Yale Harvard or Princeton. The policy restricts long trips for intersectional games but allows visits to these campuses for contests.
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Veteran Daubert and Burns Play All 156 Reds Games
The veteran first baseman Jake Daubert showed he could still play by appearing in every one of the Cincinnati Reds 156 games this season. Outfielder George Burns also played in all 156 games, matching Daubert's durability.
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Nebraska Aims for Pasadena Invitation In Rose Bowl Buzz
Washington outside chance to represent the West at Pasadena in the Tournament of Roses. Penn State has accepted the East bid. Nebraska coach Harry Minor argues the Cornhuskers possess the strongest team and would have accepted a bid. The Huskers travel to Syracuse Saturday to test their power with players like Weller and captain Hartley.
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Has Scott Cracked Under Strain of Game Record
Everett Scott of the New York Yankees has played 944 consecutive major league games. The run nearly ruptured when a late September delay could have ended it, but a taxi ride and $40 kept the streak alive. The strain on the slight star is evident as critics note his world series form lagged last season.
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Centre's Lockstep Shift Stuns Harvard In 1890s Play
Centre College unveils a "lockstep" or "Sing Sing" shifting formation against Harvard, marching players in unison to create a diamond attack. The move amuses fans, unsettles Harvard briefly, and draws praise for bold improvisation, though its legality is clear and similar plays date to 1891.
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College grid clashes on diverse campuses this Saturday
Howdoin and Maine meet in Brunswick while Cal faces Washington State in Berkeley. Colgate plays Lehigh at home, Cornell should beat Columbia in Ithaca, Dartmouth hosts Boston University, and Georgia Tech schedules its southern finale after two interconference games.
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Johnson Still King of Speed in the American League
Umpires note Walter Johnson remains the fastest pitcher in the American League yet he no longer strikes out as many batters. Players now feel confident at the plate as Johnson’s speed has slipped slightly, allowing hitters a toe hold and a safer swing.
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Chicago Seeks Intersectionsal Return With Princeton
Chicago athletics head A A Stagg says any Princeton proposal to renew football relations will be favorably considered. He notes Yale invited Chicago to play next fall and that the West reads this as not opposing big three intersectional games and Haset-West contests are not ruled out.
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Thomas heads syndicate to buy Shreveport club
Tra Thomas former Philadelphia Athletics catcher leads a business syndicate in purchasing the Shreveport Texas league franchise and park for about 75000 dollars. Thomas will manage the team next season.
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Penn football rises as Heisman leads Penn past Navy
The University of Pennsylvania grid team, once judged a weak Eastern squad, gains credibility as Coach Heisman develops the Red and Blue. A major upset over Navy marks a turning point, with four big tests remaining against Alabama, Pittsburg, Penn State, and Cornell before any championship talk.
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Capt Buell Heads East Quarterbacks This Year
Capt Buell of Harvard is the leading quarterback of the East this year according to reports. He is a fine field goal kicker and a great general. There aren’t the outstanding quarterbacks of last year when Devine McMillan and Killinger performed.
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Washington May Change Managers Ahead of League Season
The article notes probable changes in Washington and Boston management for the next season. Clyde Milan and Duffy are mentioned as performing well with limited material, but both clubs' weak finishes fuel speculation that new managers may be appointed to improve results.
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