State quintet losses hard fought contest
West Virginia opened the basketball season with a 34 to 32 defeat by Gettysburg College in Morgantown. Captain Campbell starred for Gettysburg with eight field goals, six in the second half, from the middle of the court or deeper, while WVU battled to the end but could not overcome the visitors.
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Mitchell Eyes Sheckard Sacking as 1917 Coach Sign
Associated Press reports Fred Mitchell new Chicago Nationals manager aims to sign Jimmie Sheckard former star outfielder as coach for the 1917 squad from New York word. Mitchell says the post would align with arrangements filed with Boston Nationals. In Philadelphia the University of Pennsylvania soccer team beat Princeton 3 to 2 to claim the Intercollegiate League championship on a snow covered field.
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Intersectional Games Proving Very Popular
Indianapolis hotel prices for the speedway may push the international sweepstakes race to Cincinnati next Memorial Day, per Carl G. Fisher. Eastern college football outlook shows intersectional games dominating next season with 18 matchups vs East, South and Midwest teams, and 373 to 100 total points for East vs opponents.
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Miller Elected Penn Football Captain for 1917
Henry Miller of Williamsport Pennsylvania right end of the University of Pennsylvania football eleven was elected captain of the 1917 team. Miller is 23 and a junior. His brother Ollie Miller was captain of the 1908 Penn team.
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Attacks in Paris Chamber on Briand Defense Decree Rights
In Paris the opposition renewed attacks in the chamber of deputies despite Briand’s government majority as it debates authorization to regulate urgent national defense questions by decree, including banning alcohol sales. The atmosphere is described as highly charged, reminiscent of wartime concerns.
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OLeary Signs Contract To Manage San Antonio Club
Charles O Leary, formerly with the Detroit Americans, signed in Chicago today to manage the San Antonio club of the Texas League next season. O Leary played with St Paul in the American Association last season.
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Charles O'Leary
Detroit Americans
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St. Paul
City Basketball League Is Formed
City of Clarksburg forms a Sunday school basketball league to use Washington Irving high school gym on Monday and Tuesday nights with four teams aimed at fast play. Fast players from multiple Sunday schools audition for spots, including Fletcher Chance Bradford Jessie Williams Agnew Harvey Williams Holcmilla Butcher McBride Adams and others.
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Jessie Williams
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Presbyterians and Broad Oaks Boy Scouts Clash in Huffman Hall
The Presbyterian church team defeated Broad Oaks Boy Scouts 16 to 7 in a brisk 2 period game at Huffman Hall on Court Street Saturday. Highlights included Coffman Bowman and Kishbaugh scoring from the field and Hill adding points from foul shots amid a snappy, well contested match.
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Frank Chance to Manage Los Angeles in Pacific Coast League
Dec 16 Los Angeles reports Frank Chance, former Chicago Cubs manager, will take the helm of the Los Angeles team in the Pacific Coast League next season. Newspaper notes Chance would quit baseball if not offered the position, with local sources confirming negotiations and expectations of his leadership.
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Chicago Trio Considered for All American Honor
Three top football performers from Chicago born, Harley of Ohio State Pollard of Brown and Shiverick of Cornell, might have stayed at the University of Chicago. Their selection could have influenced coach Alonzo Stier and Maroons toward an All American berth.
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Methodists Stealey Heights Defeat Clarksburg Billikens 73 to 11
The Stealey Heights Methodist church basketball team opened the season with a 73 to 11 win over the Clarksburg Billikens in the church gymnasium. The game drew a large crowd and showcased the church squad's potential for the city season. Scorers included Hart 4, Fisher 8, Garrett 11, Barlow 12, Tierney 2, Tones 2, Rohrbaugh 1. refs: Fretwell. Timers: Rev. Wise. Halves lasted 20 minutes.
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Gilbert Buys Terre Haute Central Club
Rufus Lefty Gilbert purchased the Terre Haute Central baseball club and holdings for an undisclosed sum. He gave fans until January 5 to rebuy the club, or he will move it. He was asked to become athletic director at Rose Polytechnic Institute.
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Lefty) Gilbert
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Bill Carrigan to Manage Red Sox Next Season
Bill Carrigan will head the Boston Red Sox next season with a larger wage bill, following changes within the club. The report notes Carrigan’s leadership role and hints at a broader payroll expansion.
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Strong Team Is Picked To Play The Collegians
Strong team selections spotlight the upcoming college basketball season. Historic notes recount basketball’s rise, key rules shifts, and the trio of interests guiding play. Penn, Princeton, and other colleges face strong prospects as teams train for the Eastern Intercollegiate League race.
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Lavin
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March
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St Marys hosts St Marys collegians clash in big midweek tilt
Bob Peck of Pitt, famed 1916 football star, will join St Marys and Pitt Legends in a high school gym showdown Wednesday evening. The St Marys quintet led by captains and top centers Dawson and Neale face the Gallegians with a strong cast including White, Murray, Ricker, Flanagan and McAndrew. Special nets are arranged to fit the large crowd as the old time players may rotate in for short spells.
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Sig" Dawson
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Yale and Dartmouth basketball rosters clash with football notes
A mixed athletic summary reports football status at West Virginia Wesleyan and Marshall, with the Huntington game date shift. Yale’s strong basketball prospects feature Tammere, Kinney, and Olson plus new coach ideas. Dartmouth, Columbia, and other schools show roster changes and candidates as 1916 season previews unfold.
Hastings To Lead Pitt Floor Teal For New Season
Dee Hastings, named captain of Pittsburg’s basketball squad, starts training after Christmas to be ready for the season opener with Syracuse on January 18. Hastings, a versatile athlete from Wilkinsburg, has letters in football, basketball, and baseball, and is praised as a standout all around athlete at the Pittsburg Institution.
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University” of Pittsburg
Cbe Hastings
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Hejis
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Bluejan
Syracuse
Eal
DePau Resigns Amid Tenative Indiana Delegate Shuffle
A garbled item reports DePa u resigning amid a shuffle of Indiana delegates and eight state schools. Details are unclear in the readable text.
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Indiana
Ames
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