Anson Declines Pension as National League Discusses Support
The article notes Captain Anson, veteran of Chicago baseball, performing on vaudeville and stating he sees no need for a league pension. Secretary Tener of Pennsylvania explains the league would not grant a pension, while affirming willingness to help if Anson ever needs support.
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Penn Varsity Crew Seeks Yale Dual on Schuylkill
The University of Pennsylvania crew invited Yale to a spring dual race on the Schuylillk. The Penn Rowing Committee favored fielding the red and blue crews in the three cornered regatta with Princeton and Columbia at Carnegie tak, May 9. Penn football committee met to discuss 1914 schedule including a possible Michigan and Carlisle meeting next fall.
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Puris Team Captains Named for 1914 Season
AYETTH Indiana December 20. H. 8. grove was elected captain of the Pur is team for 1914. He played alto vice on this year’s eleven.
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Chicago Varsity Swimmers Try Water Basketball
The University of Chicago swimmers under Coach White are testing water basket ball as a possible substitute for water polo after a conference ruling abolished polo two years ago. Water polo was seen as rough and controversial, spurring efforts to find a safer aquatic contest.
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Associated Press
New York
University of Chicago
White
Young Greek Student World Strongest Man
Philadelphia story reports Greek athlete Michael Dorzias, a University of Pennsylvania student, setting a claimed world record of 1890 kilograms on standard gym machines. Physical director Dr. R Tait McKenzie witnessed and called Dorzias the strongest man in the world. earlier Dorzias set Pennsylvania and intercollegiate marks.
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Philadelphia
Michael Dorzias
University of Pennsylvania
R. Tait McKenzie
Dorzias
Pennsylvania
Kenneth C. Withrow
White Leads In Ten Round No Decision Bout
Charlie White of Chicago shaded Ad Wolgast of Cadillac, Michigan, in a ten round no decision boxing match in Milwaukee. White dominated late rounds with lefts and rights to Wolgast’s face as the tiring former champion pressed hard to the ropes. The bout drew praise as one of the best ever seen here.
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Notre Dame 1913 Eleven Praised For Glorious Season
New York reports a brief Notre Dame football valedictory praising the 1913 varsity for its record 9-0-0 season, 267 points scored and 41 against, including wins over West Point Penn State and Texas. The university note honors the team with a Thanksgiving Day Clarke Field tribute.
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Austin
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Northern Was Too Busy Getting Hits to See New Pitcher
Hub Northern rejoined the Southern League with New Orleans and batted four straight hits in his first game, driving Brooklyn to a win. He kept hitting despite a pitching change, prompting Manager Dahlen to quip that the opponent’s left-hander came in to save the right-hander as Northern piled up base hits.
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Princeton Rifle Team Wins Honors
NEW YORK December 20 The National Rifle Association ruling awards the Eastern non military college rifle championship for 1912 13 to Princeton University after Harvard's score against Massachusetts Agricultural College was protested for long rifle cartridges. The Harvard trophy goes to Princeton as part of the adjustment with Princeton second in the league. Cause of insomnia notes stomach disorders and constipation Chamberlains Tablets are said to cure.
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Varsity Athletes Set Spring Training After Christmas
Colleges across the nation resume winter and spring discipline trials after the holidays. Harvard's hockey squad trains at the Boston rink and will visit Syracuse for inter varsity practice games. Track candidates train at Soldier's Field with semi monthly meets and silver cups for winners.
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League Games at Y M C A Produce Narrow Victories
Two close YMCA league basketball games ended in a toss up moment and a final score thriller. The Cardinals edged the Cubs 13 to 12 while the Crescents defeated the Owls 25 to 15. The season will hinge on a few remaining contests next month.
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Johnson Arm Injury Fails To Crown Ten-Round Fight Drawn
In Paris Texas last night heavyweight champion Jack Johnson and Jim Johnson of Galveston fought ten rounds to a draw. Spectators booed, claiming no real fight occurred and many left early. Organizers blamed Jack Johnsons broken left arm from the third round for the fiasco.
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Paris
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Jim Johnson
Galveston
Texas
Moore Testifies Southern Held Meridian Monopoly
M C Moore secretary of the Meridian Board of Trade testified in the 60 million anti-trust suit by Mississippi against the Southern Railway that Meridian’s transport monopoly lasted until 1913 when Memphis and Meridian entered. He said from 1895 to now only several lines served the city and that state charges are controlled by the Southern. The hearing adjourned until January 5.
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Dr King's New Discovery For Croup And Cough
A testimonial touts Dr King’s New Discovery as best remedy for croup cough and colds in children. Lewis Chamberlain of Chester Ohio reports severe attacks fear of death but proves the remedy effective. Available 50c and $1 from druggists H and Bucklen Philadelphia St Louis.
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