Jake Stahl the Illinois star who bridged football and baseball
In 1899 Garland Stahl arrived at the University of Illinois as a tall raw freshman. He excelled in football as a guard and later found baseball success as a catcher and hitter, becoming a campus favorite and later a notable professional.
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Two More Speedy 150 Pound Teams
Two fast 150 pound teams enter Sunday play with opponents of similar weight. One squad is the West Virginia eleven at 165 pounds average, willing to meet up to the 165 pound class, with F. I. Colllup captain and mailings to Bremerton Washington. The Rainier Valley Athletic Club, a 1912 lineup from 1911 players, fields at Columbia and seeks outside games and local contests. Manager S B Househol is at 4915 Rainier Ave, Beacon 601.
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Variety of sports and political notes from bygone figures
The column surveys sports figures and politics from early days. It mentions a Washington practice game versus Fort Worden, coach Glen Warner’s handling of Jim Thorpe, Monk Coburn’s wealth and early death, Battling Nelson’s voting, John McCloskey's managerial prospects, and Brick Devereaux seeking a California game warden post.
Historic Battle Is Today’s Game
Grantland Rice previews a decisive World Series clash between the Giants and Red Sox in Boston. Joe Wood faces a tough challenge while Mathewson starts under cold, raw conditions as Boston seeks a historic championship win.
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UW backfield lineup reshuffled after practice game
The University of Washington altered its backfield on Monday night. Jacquot moved from left to right halfback and Shiel shifted from his usual role to fullback in place of slowed Ralph Smith. Miller remains at right halfback seeking a permanent berth.
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Bartell’s Money-Saving Tips Highlighted in Ad
Bartell promotes cost saving ideas and pharmacy news in its pages with a page 5 ad and a feature on page 6. The notice teases new drug store news and consumer savings to readers.
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Post season games recap at St Louis and Chicago
The report covers two post season games. First at St Louis between the Americans and Nationals with Baumgartner Alexander Ballee and Wingo contributing. Second at Chicago the Americans defeated the Nationals in eleven innings with Walsh Schalk Lavender and Archer delivering.
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Broadway Midgets Show Pep In Big Match
Broadway high school midget team edged by older opponents but displayed strong speed and teamwork. Standout players include fullback Baird, tackles Pinkman and Strange, left half candidates Hoagland and Rice, center Jimmie Grant, and quarterback Tommy Phelps as they chase the class championship.
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Mehgan May Get Chance to Fight Wolgast on Coast
Promoter Jas Coffroth reports Australian lightweight champion Hughie Mehgan eager to come to the United States for a bout with Ad Wolgast after Mehgan’s New York agent sent terms. Coffroth also received word from Danny Morgan offering Jack Britton or Knockout Brown for a coast bout.
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Albany Cut Rate Dentists Offer Low Prices and Services
The Albany Cut Rate Dentists advertise affordable dental work including crowns fillings and extractions. They claim high quality materials and a guarantee of all years and invite customers to visit their Second Floor office at People's Janea Second and Take Elevator.
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