Louisville to Host 1906 National Bowling Tourney
VBS Bowling Tourney games on sixteen alleys in View Armory near completion will fit a record gathering of ten pin artists. Louisville wins 1906 American Bowling Congress convention with 30 five man teams, 600 two man teams, and 1,000 individuals scheduled, plus an expected 20,000 attendees.
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Football profits support many Penn sports and gym debt
C S W Packard treasurer of the University of Pennsylvania Athletic Association argues football profits totaling 55 842 funded basketball track rowing and more, covered gymnasium debt and improvements, and benefited 3 500 students through the physical education department. He contends calls that football is merely commercial profit ignore broad student gains.
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Michigan's Ball Nine Has Good Material for Building
Michigan coach McAllister enters the coming season with strong material. Veterans Taft Lowell Whittington plus pitchers Wendell Sanger Nagle Martin and Schultze headline a likely nine. Freshmen include Lowell Jones Matthews Belknap and Whipple. Carruthers may depart. McAllister to pick nine from hard hitters. Cornell Crews note appears in separate item.
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New York Americans
Breaking into Baseball Stories of Sam Thompson and More
A nostalgia filled look at how players broke into major leagues through stubborn grit and chance. Tales recount Sam Thompson’s road to Indianapolis, Jack Powell, Johnny Evers, and Lars McKenon, with managers Dan O’Leary and Barney Dreyfuss spotting talent in unlikely places.
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Bernhard’s Stolen Base Pride in a Base Steal
William Bernhard recalls the day he finally stole a base off Malachi Kittredge of the Washingtons, detailing eight years of attempts and the icy preparations that led to his proud moment. He notes the run in the season opener, mentions Charley Hickman as second baseman, and hints at future hopes while praising honesty and persistence.
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Frank Donahue
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Wolfe
Dudley
Malachi Kittredge
Ban Johnson
American League
Charley Hickman
Lees
William Bernhard
Hanlon As A Pitcher And Early Baseball Figures
A historical sketch profiles Ned Hanlon born near Uncasville and rising as a pitcher in small Connecticut towns. It recalls his early talent, notable local games, and encounters with famed players like Spalding and Miner, highlighting his swift arm and lifelong clean reputation in the sport.
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Cross Leaves Athletics for Washington Sensation of the Week
Boston Herald reports veteran outfielder Cross is released to the Washington club without compensation. He is praised as one of the country’s top batsmen and fielders and will strengthen Washington significantly while freeing him from Athletic captaincy. Connie Mack faces tough task filling his shoes. Harrison Davis steps in as captain, possibly raising team intensity. Washington aims for first division with Cross.
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Stagg Buries Hatchet As Chicago Rejoins A A U
Chicago and the A A U resume friendly ties after a four year dispute over Walter Eckersall’s alleged professionalism. A large University of Chicago indoor team will enter the Central A A U meet, signaling a return to competition and a closing of a bitter amateur split.
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High School Track Candidates Poised for Indoor Meet
Five local high schools prepare for the February 24 Convention Hall indoor meet as most star sprinters graduate. Central and Tech rebuild with new material while Western Eastern and Farmer field new relay and distance squads. Training begins this week with plans to widen events and boost turnout, as Johns Hopkins meet on February 3 serves as a final warm up.
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Farmer
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Johns Hopkins
Britt Nelson Fight Pictures at Kernan's Theater
Reproduction of the Britt Nelson fight from California last fall will be shown at Kernan's Theater this week. The films, copyrighted by J. W. Coffroth, feature referee Eddie Graney, famed for his handling of the eighteen round match. The sequence highlights Graney maintaining control without obscuring action and keeping clear of the camera.
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Corbett Favorite In Early Betting For Herrera Bout
In Los Angeles the boxing odds place Young Corbett as a slight favorite over Herrera with a close margin around 10 to 9. Anticipation runs high for the largest ring crowd in the city, as top seats may fetch about 310. Herrera concentrates on the planned crack at Corbett while Tommy Ryan ends talk of a Burns bout by remaining firm on 158 pounds ringside.
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Quaker Track Athletes Begin Indoor Training
Philadelphia January 6 Indoor track athletes at the Quaker school start training under the stands. Distance runners have begun on the eight lap track and may yield high intercollegiate contenders. Coach Deepy plans several indoor meets this winter with standard prizes for top point earners. Next meet set for next Saturday and weekly through the outdoor season.
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