Astonishing Football Facts From 1913 Review
New York, Jan 2 Some astonishing figures show intercollegiate football’s popularity in 1913. Parke Davis estimates about 400 colleges and 5000 schools were represented. around 4,200 games played. 156,000 players involved. average attendance at least 30 per game would total 13,009,000. Notable feats include a 65 yard field goal by Carl Woodward, a 90 yard drop kick by James Porter, a 48 yard 1918 Princeton Yale goal by Walter, and Harvard’s Chapple Brickley scoring five field goals in one game. Phrases about the University of Pennsylvania’s varsity club badges and a proposed April 8 Ritchie Murphy match in San Francisco are included. Nebraska to play Michigan A. C. in Lincoln on October 24.
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New York
Parke Davis
Princeton
Cerl Woodward
Tri Jane University
St. Louie University
James M . Porter
McKenzie School
Meokiey School
H A. H Wakter
Yale
Chaplea
Brickley
Harvard
Three Major Pitchers Join Federal League Signings
Chicago, Jan 20 The Federal League signed three major league pitchers Russell Ford Howard Camnitz and Edgar Willett and added new umpires to its staff as organized ball predictions of demise fade. The league also secured a park site by outbidding rivals, with President Gilmore and local official Charles Waughman delivering cash to gain the lease. In Philadelphia Philadelphia manager Shattsline Killifer Brennan Magee and Baker discussions loom over potential signings that could shake the Federal League. Harry Mace in Norfolk accepted an umpire berth in the Federal League.
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Chicago
Federal League
Russell Ford
New York Americans
Chicago Federals
Howard Camnitz
Philadelphia Nationals
Indianapolis
Pittsburgh
Edgar Willett
Detroit
Mordecai Brown
St. Louis
Federals
Gilmore
Charles Waughman
Johnson
American League
Fed
Eral
Steve Cusack
Philadelphia
William J Shattsline
Phil- Hea
Bil Killifer
Addie Brennan
Magee
Killifer
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Baker
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Philles
Campaign launches for Olympic fund aid in Tri-State area
Secretary Sullivan signs rail vote to donate 1000 dollars of union funds to the American Olympic Committee as clubs urged direct subscriptions to the Olympic team fund. Philadelphia reports George M Graham elected president of the TriState Baseball League and notes restructuring with Reading.
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New York
Jamen B. Sullivan
Walon
Olympic Committee
Julian Curtis
Phiadelphia
George M. Graham
Tristate Baseball League
Graham
Charles Carpenter
Lantin City
Reading
Football Rules Committees to Meet in City
New York reports that Intercollegiate football rules chairman calls a joint meeting of the Intercollegiate and National committees in the city for Friday evening February 6. Attending are Professors A A Stagg and J S Beacham, and several college representatives, plus Lieut D J Sultan and others from Army and various colleges.
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New York
Jane—Ke Os
A. A. Stagg
Chicago
Joseph W Beacham
Carnell
Crawford Bladen
Army
E. K. Hall
Bertimouth
J. A. Babbitt
Haverford
Cc. Williams
Iowa State
Co. W. Savage
Oberlin
Harris Cops
Sewanee
HH. i Willame
Minnesota
Fighters Quit Ever in Top Round Bout
New York January 2 Neither Jack Britton the lightweight nor Glover of Beaton could land a decisive blow in their top round bout. Hack knew the game well and avoided the other’s wiles, staying clear of serious daggers in the match.
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Glover
New York
Jack Britton
Chisago
Beaton
Run Will Today In Philadelphia Inquirer Style
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Local colleges grid action as Georgetown and George Washington host Baltimore teams
Georgetown faces Loyola College at Ryan gymnasium at 8 30 tonight with likely starters Helly Waldron Tormey Foley and Dougherty. George Washington travels to Baltimore to oppose Mount St. Joseph in a return game after beating them earlier. Maryland squad reportedly improved and aims to even the score.
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Loyola College
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Waldron
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Foley
Dougherty
Mount St. Joseph Quint
Marylanders
Looks to North for Georgetown grid 11 November foe
An official source says a Northern team will replace Virginia on Georgetown University football schedule for November 14 with negotiations likely to close soon. Southern opponents are uncertain though North Carolina is a distant possibility and Gallaudet may be the only local option.
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Virginia
Georgetown University
Washington
Georgetown
South
North Carolina
Gallaudet
Yale's Favorite Athletes Lead Class Popularity Vote
Henry H Ketcham of Brooklyn NY captain of last Yale football team is man most to be admired in Yale academic senior class vote. Percy G Cornish of Albuquerque NM is most popular and best all round athlete in the class according to ballots from Yale seniors.
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Ketcham
Cornish
New Haven
Conn
Henry,h Ketcham
Brooklyn
Yale
Percy G. Cornish
Albuquerque
New Menaleo
Yele
Birmingham marksman sets third perfect score in rifle test
K. Lee of the Birmingham Athletic Club rifle team established a world rifle record by scoring twenty hits in twenty shots at ten feet, achieving a possible score in a consecutive trial. The event confirms a remarkable precision standard for the club and region.
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Ale
T. K. Lee
Birmingham Athletic Club
Notre Dame to Play Yale in New Haven October 17
Notre Dame will play Yale in New Haven on October 17 after signed contracts. Plans also include games with Carlisle and Syracuse as part of next season schedule.
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New Haven
Notra Dame
Ind
Iane
Westpole Carlisle
Syracuse
Indianapolis bans boxing event permits for unorganized clubs
Indianapolis officials will not issue permits for boxing matches held by clubs organized solely to stage such events. Police Superintendent Perrott has issued an order forbidding permit issuance to such organisations in Indianapelie, Ind, January 2.
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Perrott
Horse racing results and lineups across multiple races
A scanned racing page lists entries, odds, and results for several races. Notable names include runners like Lanaden, Single Rey, Bene Saake, and Good Will in early events, with detailed odds and order of finish. Other races feature horses such as Star, Flask, Ada, Shushite, and Water Lady, along with connections like Roger Gordonsles and Herman entries. The report cites purses, distances, and conditions across six events, including two and three year olds and up, with finishing times and place orders noted.
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Sell Lee
T Hiega
Sesolid
Umier
Lanaden
Rey
Bene Saake
Ablete
Roger Gordonsles
Wolfe
Ayen
Neander
Flask
Woodrow
Ada
Ud Banjo
Alco
Heong
Yaad Shushite
Ize
Jorch Otasany
Gusene
Laura
Mapias
Jeenoe
Benedictina
Rai
Grip Attacks Engel and Fresh Signings for Nationals
The Nationals report Joe Engel back after a grip attack, with a recovery seen in days. John Henry and Howard Shanks sign contracts, reducing unsigned players to thirteen as Griffith lines up the roster for 1914.
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Nationals
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Trowbie
John Henry
Iroward Shanks Cat
Griffith
Washington
Terme
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Henry
Rowing Regatta Bid Aimed at Philadelphia National Meet
Philadelphia January 2 representatives of the rowing clubs forming the Schuylkill navy plan a bid to host the national regatta. Funds pledges are secured and a committee will attend the National Association of Amateur Paramen meeting in New York next March to secure the event.
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Schuylkill Navy
Bis City
National Association of Amateur Paramen
New York
Northminster Five I8 Wins Big in Class B League
Northminster five defeats Christ Church 46 to 13 to extend lead in Class B basketball standings.
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Christ Church
Northminster Defeats Christ Church in City League Showdown
Northminster edged Christ Church 4 to 2 in a Washington City League game at Eleventh and P streets NW. Key players included Boernstein and Moore for Northminster with Meary starring for Christ Church. Referee Timekeeper Mitthe, final notes list goals by MacMurray, Boernstein and Moore among others with Halfer and Magers contributing as indicated.
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Washington City
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Randolph Macon narrowly defeats Timberville High on home floor
Randolph Macon Academy's basketball quint defeated Timberville High School at home with a 4 to 16 score. Pettit led scoring with two field goals while Reynolds and Newt also contributed as Randolph Macon held a late lead. Referee Hopkins officiated as the game clock showed two halves of 15 minutes each. In Bristol, a separate note mentions a yacht under construction for America's Cup defense, to be covered in manganese bronze.
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Baseball Happenings In Majors And Minors
Baseball news covers Connie Mack roster moves as Brooklyn signs many players for 1914. Detroit Nashville and New York clubs report contracts for pitchers catchers and infielders with spring training set for February. Season rosters rise to 17 plus signed players as teams prep for Gulfport and spring camps.
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Connie Mack
Brooklyn
Detroit, Mich
Shortston Bush
Malisa
Veach
Demmitt
Tela
Detroit Baseball Club
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