Oregon Doped to Win Grid Contest from California
Oregon favored to beat California in Berkeley with Hugo Bezdek’s squad rated stronger offensive effort. Captain Bissett to play for Oregon Aggies against Nebraska in Portland as Sam Dolan of Portland is chosen to referee the Oregon California clash. Rogers Field to be sodden in spring after injuries at Washington State. Nebraska matchup seen as underdog as Oregon Aggies eyed to defeat Nebraska.
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Dolan
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Nebraska
Yale Spies Around Yale Defends Against Virginia Poly
New Haven hosts Virginia Poly as Tad Jones tests the Yale attack and defense while four Blue regulars are sidelined. Capt Black is injured, with Callahan Smith and Sheldon also out, and Vortes hurt as reserves prepare to play.
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Virginia Poly
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Callahan
Smith
Sheldon
Vortes
Aggies Face Skepticism Ahead of Dietz Contest
In this section observers looked askance at the Aggies' chances as Dietz's W. C. contingent loomed, with football posters and deposters noted in the buildup.
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Dietz
Aggies
Oakland Club Seeks Eddie Mensor as Utility Man
The Oakland club of the Coast league wants Eddie Mensor for utility duties. Negotiations are ongoing between Oaks management and Spokane club of the Northwestern league.
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Oakland Club
Eddie Mensor
The
Oaks
Spokane Club
Nap Rucker to retire from baseball game
Nap Rucker announces retirement from the game saying his usefulness has ended. He notes there are two or three dozen other players who might try being that honest.
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Nap Rucker
Jack Johnson Opens Cafe in Barcelona
Jack Johnson opens a cafe in Barcelona. The new business aims to serve locals and visitors, adding a personal venture for the individual in the city.
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Jack Johnson
Barcelona
Jack
Freddie Welsh Pledges Knockout Hope After Wells
London report notes Freddie Welsh admires Bombardier Wells and hints he may score a knockout. The heavyweight Wells stopped an opponent in a staged movie bout, signaling potential for real power.
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London
Freddie Welsh
Bombardier Wells
Parishioners Bet on Parson at Stantonbury Pool
In London parishioners of Rev. A. N. Guest the Swimming Vicar backed him to race O. H. Bull over 100 yards for five dollars a side at Stantonbury Pool. Bull won and the purse went to a charitable fund. McGraw hinted at retirement, joking about his chances.
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London
A. N. Guest
O. H. Bull
Stantonbury
Bull
Golf As Path To Faith Says Dr Jenkins In Kansas City
Dr Burris A Jenkins pastor of a Kansas City church urges Sunday golf after church as a path to spiritual growth. He argues golf builds discipline will power and self control and can make a better man and Christian, contrasting with critics who view clean sports with suspicion.
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Burris A. Jenkins
Kansas City
Jenkins
Dr. Jenkins
Rome
Queen Anne High Hosts Lincoln High In Big Saturday Clash
Coach Wells of Lincoln High prepares his Huskies for a 2 20 clash on Dugdale Field against Coach Allen's Queen Anne gladiators. Both teams practice hard and may unveil new plays as a large crowd is expected.
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Lincoln High School
Allen
Queen Anne Gladiators
Dugdale Field
Seattle
Umps Connolly Detects Bugging Mirror in World Series
Detected a bug using light from a mirror aimed at disrupting plays during the World Series. Connolly described the device as intended to bust up the action by signaling with reflected light. He ordered a detective badge to pursue the matter.
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Umps
Connolly
Old World's Series on the Square Underscores Fair Play Claim
For eleven years the World’s Series contests averaged only five percent games with this data cited to prove the series are on the level and fair.
Chess Title Return Sparks Hype Across World
The world watches as top players prepare for a new challenger to the reigning champion. Speculation runs high on match locations dates and potential rivals with last year’s contenders still in play.
Dilson Nearer to Match With Gibbons at 163 Pounds
New York Oct 20 Jack Dilson is closer to a bout with Mike Gibbons after agreeing to fight at 163 pounds at 3 p m The match moves forward as both camps confirm terms and venue discussions continue.
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New York
Jack Dilson
Mike Gibbons
Leonard to Battle Chicago Next in Milwaukee
Benny Leonard will likely face Richie Mitchell in Milwaukee after a scheduled bout in Chicago on October 20. The headline notes a probable opponent and location for the upcoming fight.
Frenchman Wins Controversial Welterweight Bout in New York
Albert Dadoud, welterweight, outpointed Johnny Alberts over ten rounds in a New York City bout on Oct 20. Da doud fights heaviest scoring sum, Alberts unable to match.
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New York
Albert Dadoud
Johnny Alberts
Young Zulu Kid Defeats Sharkey In Ten Rounds
In New York on October 20 the young Zulu Kid outpointed Jack Sharkey over ten rounds. Separate note says German aviators demand higher pay due to rising living costs.
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New York
Jack Sharkey
Golf and faith clash over stakes in modern Christianity
A critique argues sports have no place in contemporary Christianity. The author claims golf should be for relaxation not for stakes or money. He warns that chasing cash turns leisure into labor and mirrors daily business life.
Claimant on His Way to Coast
Portland fans await Johnny Ertle the bantamweight claimant as he heads west for Pacific coast bouts next month. His first stop is Portland to box Billy Mascott, asserting the title after winning from Kid Williams on a foul.
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Johnny Ertle
Ertle
Pacific Coast
Ertie
Billy Mascott
Kid Williams
Seattle Boxing Night Sets Four Rounds in Port Law
Local middleweight Steve Reynolds fights Valley Trambitas in a six round bout in Port Law. Leo Houck faces Billy Nelson in the same program as Seattle boxers headline the South Tonight card.
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Steve Reynolds
Valley Trambitas
Portlaw
Leo Houck
Billy Nelson
Oregon Coach Confident Despite Doubt Before Cal Game
At Berkeley California on October 18 Coach Bezdek led Oregon's squad in a final pregame practice. He repeatedly said he did not see a chance for victory yet his tone showed quiet confidence. Cal's Andy Smith predicted a fine showing but admitted the team is not yet fully educated for Washington.
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Cal
California Field
Bezdek
University of Oregon
Andy Smith
California
Washington
Tex Rickard Seeks Madison Square Garden Boxing Shows
A New York report says Tex Rickard aims to bring boxing events to Madison Square Garden. If successful, fans can expect high class bouts. Rickard favors major matches and does not pursue small events.
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New York
Tex Rickard
Madison Square Garden
Rickard
Seventy Thousand Seats for Yale Harvard Grid Game
Seventy thousand seats available for the Yale versus Harvard football clash drawing scalpers and fans. Major demand centers on securing entries as rival alumni and students bid for prime placements. Officials warn on resale practices while touting arena access and game-day events.
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Yale
Harvard
Kelly Challenges Britton in Chicago Fight
Splike Kelly, riding a seven fight win streak, has issued a challenge to Jack Britton in Chicago on October 20, signaling a bold bid for a title fight and a major matchup in the welterweight scene.
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Britton
Chicago
Splike Kelly
Jack Britton
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