Wolverton Named New Indians Leader in 1923
San Francisco writer Tom Laird profiles Harry Wolverton as the new manager of the Cleveland Indians for 1923. Wolverton, praised as a baseball genius with a commanding presence, is expected to lead by example at Recreation Park next spring and to reshape how the team plays, fighting hard and minimizing mistakes.
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Wolfe's Bold Bantam Comeback Captures New York Rings
Cleveland veteran Jack Wolfe, long labeled all in after a severe car crash, begins a notable comeback. He goes from hospital to ring to a win over Frankie Jerome at Tex Rickard's Velodrome, then earns a draw with Pat Moore and a later victory against Jerome at Madison Square Garden, though Lynch still keeps his bantam title separate.
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Harvard style ties up with quarterback plan in Princeton game
The article discusses Harvard football under coach Fisher with a focus on the quarterback role and fair catches on punts. It notes Buell’s impact before leaving the game, contrasts Harvard’s style with other teams, and cites potential lineup issues if Buell cannot play against Yale.
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Bears to Mix With Cardinals in Coast Championship Game
California looks to clinch a seventh straight Coast title by beating Stanford in Palo Alto after key wins over Washington and USC. Leonard Ziel anchors Washington as a top Coast back while Don Nichow and Spalding lead California stars. Oregon and Washington face remaining tests as the slate narrows.
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Golden Pears
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Vern Mickey
Washington State
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Chapman
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Cobb Becomes 400 Hitter Again in 1922
By Ban Johnson's ruling Ty Cobb is credited with a 400 batting average for 1922 after a May New York game error was overturned as a hit. Cobb now has four hundred in three seasons and ties the record once held by Jeas Burkett.
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McMillen Praised as Top Guard in Conference
Fielding H. Yost of Michigan lauds Illinois guard Jim McMillen as the best in the conference and possibly the nation after McMillen’s standout play against Wisconsin. The Grays Lake native, 200 pounds, earned his letter in 1921 and delivered key tackles and punt returns for Illinois.
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International Stars to Play Here on Friday
Walter Hagen and Joe Kirkwood, famous international golfers, part II exhibition in Seattle at the Beattle Golf and Country Club Friday. They meet Ron Stein and Leg Stell, top Far West amateurs, with play starting at 12:80. KirkwoodWill display trick shots after the match.
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Joe Kirkwood
International Golf Ore
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Beattle Golf and Country Club
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Leg Stell
Far West
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Princeton Douses Harvard Yale Edge in New Haven Showdown
Harvard and Yale fell to Princeton this season, dulling the classic clash at New Haven Saturday. Harvard also lost to Brown and Yale to Iowa, a blow to the national perception of the famed trio in football.
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Greb to defend title against Tunney at Garden
American light heavy champion Harry Greb will defend his title in Madison Square Garden on December 29 against former champion Gene Tunney. Promoter Tex Rickard announced the match in New York.
McHenry Battling Brain Tumor After Operation
Cincinnati dispatch reports little hope for Austin McHenry star St. Louis Cardinal outfielder after brain tumor operation. He has been sent home to Mt. Oreb Ohio for recovery. Walla Walla bout notes Billy Wright of Seattle defeated Young Gardeau in a comeback match, dominating the all round contest.
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Billy Wright
Seattle
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Yale May Hire Joe Wood as Head Baseball Coach
Joe Wood of the Cleveland club is in line to coach Yale pitchers and possibly take overall baseball charge. Yale seeks a top professional coach to replace Tommers, with Bill Clarke, Jack Slattery, and Jeff Tesreau cited as successful peers at Princeton Harvard and Dartmouth. A three year contract for Wood is reported, with potential head coach appointment before it ends.
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Ceveland
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Tommers
Bill Clarke
Princeton
Jack Slattery
Harvard
Jeff Tesreau
Dartmouth
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Tacoma Card Set For Tonight with Two Main Bouts
Joe Gorman and George Burns clash over six rounds in Tacoma, likely boosting card heat. In the semi windup, Harry Casey faces Johnny Trambitas as the event unfolds tonight.
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George Burns
Tacoma
Harry Casey
Johnny Trambitas
Bellman Real Find Sparks Washington Oregon Showdown
Star guard Bellman emerges as a season standout for Washington under Coach Bagshaw with Hellman a key sophomore. The Huskies prepare to face Oregon next week in a Northwest championship deciding clash, aiming to curb the Webfoot backfield as Bagshaw refines his strongest lineup.
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Oregon
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Yankees Return to Louisiana for Training Camp
New Orleans has been chosen again by the New York Yanks as their training camp site for next season. Work will start around March 1. The Yanks and the Brooklyn Robins will continue their routine double act on the trip north for the season opener.
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Shocker Forecasts Browns and Reds for Next Season
Urban Shocker, famed Mt. Lewis pitcher, predicts the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Reds will lead in the next major league season. He notes both clubs finished second this year and expects continued strong performance from their rosters.
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Defenders Struggle as Open Rule Fails Yet Again
In a rough game amid rule controversy the anti defense open rule did not take effect for Mickeyton. Marcon side matched speed and pressure but the home team’s Jack Walker stood out with a solo rush on Mickey MacKay. Welker showed speed and risk while Charley Reid held Vancouver’s Maroons in check. New forward Newell impressed, while the arena band debuted a new tune between periods.
Four Teams in Pair of Big Games This Weekend
Army and Navy meet in their annual Philadelphia showdown while Yale faces Harvard in New Haven. Princeton already clinched the "big three" title as Yale and Harvard both suffered losses. the Army and Navy enter their games with strong records and star lineups as weather and field conditions promise a great spectacle at Franklin Field. In golf, Walter Hagen and Joe Kirkwood defeated Willy Black and Phil Taylor 4 and 3 in Victoria, B C.
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French Ring Board Busy in Light Heavyweight Title Chase
Paris Nov 28 challengers for the French light heavyweight crown to succeed Battling Siki must file applications before November 30. An elimination series will begin in mid December.
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World billiard championship prize money reported
New York November 28 Willie Hoppe won the world billiard title earning 6680 dollars and a 1000 dollar medal. Jake Schaeffer collected 8840 dollars Roger Conti 2200 Edouard Horemann 1710 Welker Cochrane 670. Gross receipts totaled 17000 dollars with expenses of 9000 dollars.
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Mets Lose First Mix of Season
Roy Rickey Seattle defense star and Art Duncan Vancouver defense player may miss time after injuries in last night’s game Rickey wrenched knee tendons early and Duncan landed hard on spine base late in the game
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Duncan
Seattle Metropolitans Open Season Road Trip Schedule
The Seattle Metropolitans start their first road trip of the season Friday with a game in Victoria tomorrow night. They then play Vancouver Monday and return to face Victoria here Wednesday. Victoria leads the standings with Beattle and Vancouver closely behind as the Mets and Cougars compete for first place.
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Vancouver Ma roons trounce Mets in 56 2 hockey win
Vancouver defeats the Mets 56 to 2 at the Arena to snap their slump. Alf Skinner and Lloyd Cook score twice, Boucher adds a third period goal, while Briden, Morris, and Beattie contribute on offense and Riley key assists.
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