Australian lightweight Charlie Griffin sets fashion in boxing
The Australian lightweight Griffin impresses as a dapper dresser with gold headed cane frock coat top hat and patent leather shoes. He aims for a match with Packey McParland then Kansas City and San Francisco before sailing to Australia early next year.
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Pugilista
Charlie Griffin
Philadelphia
Jack” O'Brien
Griffin
Jim Corbett
Kid McCoy
T. Burns
Bat Nelson
Doutcher
Packey McParland
Packey
Kansas City
San Francisco
Australia
Moran Faces Nelson as November Showdown Looms
The piece ponders Moran's plan to trim Bat Nelson when they meet November 26 and questions Ad Wolgast's readiness to tackle the formidable English challenger now. It notes the old refrain that baseball has changed this time of year and hints at boxing era attitudes.
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Moran
Nelson
Ad Wolgast
May Free Man of Football Murder Charge
Open verdict returned on Rudolph Munk death after Bethany College versus West Virginia University game. Thomas McCoy, Bethany right end, faced murder charge but likely dismissal. he has offered to fight extradition after surrendering in Canton, Ohio.
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United Press
Wheeling
W. Va
Rudolph Munk
Bethany College
West Virginia University
Thomas McCoy
Bethany
McCoy
Canton
Ohio
Whitworth College Bans Football This Year
The Whitworth college faculty imposes an official ban on football for the year. A busy calendar of events is organized for the amusement of students and staff amid the ban.
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Whitworth College
Piper boxing card highlights local bout and wager
Pence plans a Bal Athletic club event in a suburb tomorrow night. Eddie Hubbard challenges Pete McVeigh with a winner take all stake and a 135 pound consideration to settle their feud. The Havana nine defeated the Detroit barnstormers 4 to 2 yesterday. Christy Mathewson will remain with the Glante club for three seasons next year. Mike Dontin draws crowds at the Orpheum as fans tease an acting career, while Mike suspects the audience is joking.
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Eddie Hubbard
Pete McVeigh
Hubbard
Christy Mathewson
The
Glante
New York to Seek $1000 Boxing Club License
The next New York legislature would be asked to levy a $1000 license on boxing clubs to curb illegal temporary bouts. Twenty round fights would be allowed but referees must prevent a knockout. In Savannah, Georgia, W H Sharp the Sharp Arrow race car driver died after injuries from final practice for the Grand Prix cup.
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American League
New York
Ban Johnson
Chicago
Savannah
W. H. Sharp
Sharp-Arrow
Fear for Harvard fear for Harvard
In Cambridge Mase reports Harvard football fans fear the Harvard Yale game after critics note decisive tactics behind the Crimson squad. Yale’s strong offense shown at Princeton and New York opponent leads Harvard supporters to doubt the team’s tactical readiness.
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Cambridger
Mase
Harvard
Crimson
Yale
Experta
Princeton
Orange
Mack
Eli
Arbitration board handles 153 disputes in pro leagues
Chicago reports the National Association of Professional Leagues board of arbitration convened with 153 disputes unresolved besides the minor leagues reclassification issue. Attendees include Seton, Ewing, Murnane, Rourke, Kavanaugh, and O’Neil from various leagues as talks proceed. Earl Sprackling of Brown, under Walter Camp’s eye, is poised for All America quarterback honor after a standout win over Yale, featuring three field goals and multiple sharp plays.
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Board of Arbitration
National Association of Professional Leagues
Seton
Ewing
Murnane
Rourke
Kavanaugh
O'Neil
Earl Sprackling
New Haven
Conn
Walter Camp
Earl ‘Sprackling
Brown
Yale
Camp
Sprackling
Navy Yard Team Cruises To 54 0 Win At Puget Sound
Navy Yard team from Puget Sound defeated the West Seattle Athletic Club Sunday afternoon by 54 to 0. Philadelphia squad seeks fast Seattle rivals as part of its schedule.
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Navy Yard
Puget Sound
U. S. & Philadelphia
West Seattle Athletic Club
Philadelphia
Seattle
McGovern Named Awe to All America Quarterback Hope
The Western football selection spots Johnny McGovern of Minnesota as a standout quarter back prospect. Standing 5 feet 4 inches and 150 pounds, he dominates opponents with relentless play. Critics applaud his skill and many expect Camp to include him on the paper team.
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Johnny McGlovern
Minnesota
McGovern
Roller Loses to Ordemann in Minneapolis Bout
Henry Ordemann dominates the wrestling match here, defeating Dr. B F Roller of Beattie after the first fall. Observers say Ordemann showed clear superiority and may become an invincible champion like Frank Gotch. Ordemann took the first fall in 20 minutes 45 seconds with a reverse Nelson.
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United Prep
Minneapolis
Minn
Henry Ordemann
B. F. Roller
Beattie
Ordemann
Holler
Frank Gotch
Pelicans sweep Eagles as Gardner leads with high series
In a bowling match the Pelicans captained by Gardner swept the Eagles led by Putnam. Scores show Gardner rolling 194 182 190 for 566, Putnam 212 169 191 for 572, and team totals of 2392 to Grinnell’s 2631 for Grinnell’s team. Gardner posts top individual score and averages over 190.
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Pelicans
Gardner
Eagles
Putnam
Gedeubes
Eee
Blackwell
Rathbun
Ted Dummy
Grinnell
Schmidt
Honest Advice to Consumptives Promotes Bekman’s Alterative
A testimonial letter from Philadelphia describes hemorrhages, severe coughing, and recovery after taking Bekman’s Alterative. The writer, Howard L. Eloy, claims extended health after two pneumonia episodes and urges others with bronchitis asthma hay fever throat and lung conditions to seek the remedy. The notice promotes the Bekman Laboratory in Philadelphia and its doctors and druggists as suppliers.
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Berman
Bucquehanna Ay
Dronei
Bekman Laboratory
Philadelphia
Teamsters Union to Host Night of Boxing at Labor Temple
The Teamsters Union will offer a promising program at the amoker to be held in the Labor Temple tonight. Six bouts of four rounds each will provide sport for fans who expect high quality entertainment under the union’s auspices. Modern furnished rooms advertised nearby at low prices on Virginia Street near Westlake Avenue.
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Teamsters’ Union
Teamsters
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