Palermo the Cuban Pitcher Joins Giants as Lefty Hope
The Cuban pitcher Palermo joins the New York Giants as a promising left hander. Reported to have shone in Birmingham series, Palermo impressed Conte calling him the best Cuban pitcher yet. Despite inexperience he aims to report to the club at Mobile and room with Chief Meyers who speaks Spanish.
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Tech Jackets show grit after Sewanee win for Auburn
Atlanta area notes say the Georgia Tech team, minus one hurt player, recovered from the Sewanee game with strong practice aimed at Auburn. Coaches report no major injuries besides Alexander, and the squad plans intensified signals, punts, and passes as they chase another victory.
American Leaguers Prove Superiority In Fast Fielding
The 1913 American League showed faster fielding than 1912 with 128 dual slaughters credited to two-ply retirements versus 126 in 1912. Washington Griff’s Climbers led the surge with 27 more double plays, while Arnold Gandil topped 1913 double plays at 89, tied to Jack McInnis for 85 in 1912. The fastest infield and outfield performers are named among Johnson, Weaver, Gandil, Pratt, and others.
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Jackets Readying for Auburn Tilt With Key Returns
The team conducts fierce scrimmages as they prep for Auburn. Tackle Nance, about 200 pounds, likely returns today along with Talley Johnson’s improving shoulder. If both play, Georgia Tech fields its strongest, fastest, most experienced eleven against Auburn, seen as the season’s top local matchup.
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Yale varsity changes shift Capt Ketcham to right end
Yale changes during practice move Captain Ketcham to right end with Way moving to guard. Full back Wilson becomes quarterback and Dunn fills his spot. Martin returns to center despite an injured foot as former players Hutchinson Liley Bloomer answer the coaching call. total staffing adjustments reflect shifting roles and additions of alumni assistants.
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Yale
Ketcham
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Dunn
Martin
Guy Hutchinson
Ted Liley
Ralph Bloomer
Tigers Scrimmage in Princeton Practice Sessions
Princeton reports a varsity scrimmage with Team B using Harvard formations and a half hour against the Freshmen EB in straight football. No scores by the varsity, which was able to solve every formation.
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Associated Press
Princeton
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Tigers
Harvard
Women Voters Vote Dry In Many Towns
Chicago reports women in over twenty towns cast dry ballots on November 6. The preliminary returns show women shaping local alcohol policy with decisive votes in multiple municipalities.
Herrmann Says Players Demands Reasonable
Baseball figure Herrmann asserts union demands are fair and easily settled. He lists eleven terms from unconditional release notices to travel expenses and uniform provision, covering transfer rules and contract writing.
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Herrmann
August Herrmann
National Association
Fitzsimmons Junior A Star On Gridiron
Bob Fitzsimmons Jr., son of a famous fighter, proves his gridiron talent with the Dunellen Florida team in a fall season. In a Somerville game he showed strong tackling and earning a name as Fitzgerald before the opponent learned his identity. A mass play ended with a ball cut open by a knife.
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Utrecht Signed by Murphy for Chicago Club Pitcher
President Murphy of the Chicago National League team announced the signing of pitcher Utrecht of Fond du Lac Wisconsin before his three months vacation in Europe.
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Associated Press
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Navy
Europe
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Chicago National League Baseball
Utrecht
Fond du’ Lat
Wis
Alabama Faces Sewanee In Crucial Signal-Call Button Game
The University of Alabama football team, after a strong 21 point win over Mississippi College in Jackson, prepares for a heavyweight clash with Sewanee. Coach Graves aims to shape the squad for the big test, while Sewanee seeks form, coming off recent defeats to Georgia Tech and a strong history against Alabama. The series has been competitive in recent years, with past meetings ending in tight scores or draws. Next Saturday's game will determine the tone of the season.
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Jack Leavenworth
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Birmingham
Ae Ee Secora
Davis of San Diego Wins Desert Race
Olin Davis of San Diego won the sixth annual desert race from Phoenix to Phoenix in 18 hours 50 minutes for 574.4 miles, averaging 30 mph and breaking the former record. Guy Ball placed second in 21 hours 4 1 2 minutes, Louis Nikrent third in 21 hours 58 minutes.
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