Club Owners Plan New Major League
Chicago report outlines a proposed third major league formed by dissolving the American and International associations. Key figures include J. Hickey, George Muehlebach, and James Webb Murphy. Possible Chicago site plans involve the Portage or Montreal club with a decision set after a Sunday conference.
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Louis Indianapolis
Toledo
Cobus
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Botting Association
George Muehlebach
Kansas City
George Tebeau
Portfale
Montreal
Chica
James
Joe Gorman to Meet Weldon Wing in Portland Featherweight Bout
United Press reports Gorman replaces Claire Bromeo to face Weldon Wing, Northwest featherweight champion, in Portland after Bromeo suffered a fractured rib. Wing trains hard with Bronson as Madden and Wagner prepare for other bouts. target crowd expects a slam-bang battle. A separate California state shoot saw 252 shooters break 47,672 of 52,100 targets.
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United Press
Portland
Ies
Claire Bromeo
Weldon Wing
Willie St. Clair
Salt Lake
Bromeo
Joe Flannigan
Columbia Athletic Club
Wing
Joe Gorman
Oakland
Weldon
Gorman
Bronson
Muff
Hoppe
Lloyd Madden
Seattle
Madden
Jack Wagner
Wagner
California
The Musical Note Turns Bank Note in Cruel Home Drama
A boy loses his bar money and faces expulsion as a harsh stepfather drives him from his home. The tale portrays neglect and financial strain within a troubled household, highlighting a child’s vulnerability amid economic stress.
Oregon Tackles U. of C in big league clash at Berkeley
California coach Andy Smith drills his team for a pivotal 1917 season showdown with the Oregon Aggies at Berkeley. California relies on backfield Hayes Wells and Rowe, strong line play, and recent prep against Mare Island Marines to counter an Aggie offense led by Pipal. Newman, captain and fullback, is nearing full condition.
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Andy Smith
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Berkeley
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Pendleton
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Mare Island Marines
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Johnny Beckett
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Sona
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Corvallia Boys
Newman
Murray Able Title Holder
Robert Lindley Murray captured the tennis title at Forest Hills in a match noted for his graceful net play and powerful serves. The report compares him to Maurice McLoughlin and highlights Murray’s speed, reach, and net prowess as a top challenger to the former champion.
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United Press
New York
Robert Lindley Murray
United States Association
R. Norris Williams
Maurice E. McLoughlin
Murray
California
Pacific Coast
Forest Hills
McLoughlin
Forward Passing Gains Ground As Game Advances
The article explains growing importance of forward passing in football as teams improve. It contrasts methods, notes lower safety of the palm-up push pass, and argues the best technique is to hold the ball high in the crook of the hand for accuracy and elevation.
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Gilmour Dobie
Western football games today headline roundup
Nebraska vs Michigan at Ann Arbor Northwestern vs Chicago in Chicago Jews vs Wisconsin in Madison Purdue vs Illinois at Urbana Denison vs Ohio State in Columbus Detroit vs Michigan Aggies at East Lansing Drake vs Missouri in Columbus Ames vs Kansas at Lawrence South Dakota State vs Notre Dame at Notre Dame Oberlin vs Case at Cleveland Rice vs Texas at Austin Louisiana vs Texas A ngles in San Antonio Henry Kendall vs Arkansas at Fayetteville
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Lawrence
South Dakota State
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Case
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Rice
Texas
Austin
Louisiana
Angies
San Antonio
Henry Kendall
Arkansas
Fayetteville
Tucker Neff Bout Ends In Draw At Elks Club Smoker
In the third smoker week at the Elks club Friday night the Chet Neff versus Frankie Tucker bout ended in a draw after four fast rounds. Neff led Tucker in rounds three and four. Dick Crouch and Frank Pete won by knockout in early rounds, while Joe Gorman and Eli Caston scored notable performances.
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Elks’ Club
Chet Neff
Frankie Tucker
Neff
Tucker
Dick Crouch
Aberdeen
Frank Pete
Wikeson
Crouch
Dick Mayes
Arthur Azevedo
Pete
Joe Gorman
Joe Hill
Fort Lawton
Hill
Eli Caston
Beale Manning
Caston
Duffy Stops Murphy. Tuohy Defeats Jackson in Ten
Syndicated sports briefs report Jim Duffy of Lockport knockout of Syracuse’s Young Murphy in the eighth round at the Arena. Murphy was counted out three times before the stoppage, while Willie Jackson barely outlasted Tommy Tuohy in a ten round Harlem bout. Washington State College prepares for Whitman clash with limited changes. Louis Benbow replaces Hob Schnebley at center and Harry Wexler may see action to rest others.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Jimmy Duffy
Lockport Eee
Young” Murphy
Murphy
Altho Murphy
Washington State College
Pullman
Wash
Whitman College
University of Oregon
Dietz
Louis Benbow
Hob Schnebley
Harry Wexler
Washington State
Ender
Whitman
Gloomy Prospect for California vs Oregon Aggies
Berkeley, Oct 27. Undergraduates fear California will struggle today against the Oregon Aggies on California field. The Bears, largely novices, face a tougher match as Coach Andy Smith predicts a hard game but hopes victory could boost the remaining intercollegiate schedule.
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Cal
California University
California
Oregon Aggies
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Aggies
Choo
Andy Smith
Bears
Companies Receive $150 Each From Game Dy
CAMP LEWIS Tacoma Oct 27 The 12 companies of the 362nd regiment received $150 each today from a game day fund setup by the unit.
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United Press
del Monte
Cal
San Jose
Dy United Press
Camp Lewis
Tacoma
Angels Struggle for Lead
In San Francisco on October 27 fans favored the Los Angeles team as Oakland pressed San Francisco and Portland saw the Angels falter. If Los Angeles loses the flag could go to the Seals despite two Sunday games. Current standings show Los Angeles 115 wins and 93 losses, San Francisco 116 wins, with the race tightening. Tac stadion hosts a football game between camp officers and Washington State College to raise funds for athletic gear.
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Angels
Seals
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