Navy and Army Prepare for Saturday Clash at Polo Grounds
Navy backs Nicholls McKeavey Falling and Harrison form a power run game as the midshipmen overhaul signals this week. Army coach Daly drives the squad with two hours of drills and a new signaling code ahead of the Texas game week. Benedict Huston and Hodgson return to the Army lineup as Notre Dame arrives in Texas for Thursday game prep.
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Washington Post
Annapolia
Midshipmen
West Point
Army
Navy
Polo Grounds
Tle
Nicholls
McKeavey
Falling
Harrison
Daly
Benesdict
Huston
Hedgaon
Hedson
Benedict
Hodgson
Championship Eleven To Be Decided In Park Showdown
This afternoon at Vigilant park Tech and Western meet at 3:90 with the winner earning undisputed league honors if Tech prevails. Eastern, missing Thornett, must upset to keep the series tied. Wood leads Eastern as Reilly Dyer and Clark form the backfield while Tech may field White at guard.
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Wood
Reilly
Dyer
Clark
Tech
White
Dorias Becomes Strongest Man In College History
Philadelphia report credits Mike Dorias of the University of Pennsylvania as the strongest college athlete ever tested. His feats include a 610 kilogram back lift, 350 kilogram extended arms, and 76 kilogram grip with both hands, with a 44 inch bent and 18 inch calf measurement, surpassing prior records by about 80 points.
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Washington Post
Philadelphia
Mike” Dorias
University of Pennsylvania
Reece Ord
Holy Cross Prepares to Face Georgetown in Rival Clash
Holy Cross completes final Fitton field practice and heads to Baltimore en route to Washington for Thanksgiving clash with Georgetown. Georgetown drills reduce to signal work as both teams anticipate a fierce, historic Catholic rivalry with strong ticket demand.
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Washington Post
Worcester
Mass
Holy Cross
Fitton Field
South
Georgetown
Balimore
Maryland
W. and L. Eleven Ready for North Carolina A and M
Washington and Lee football squad held signaling and kicking drills in Lexington after a passing session. Coach Dowd stressed the need for a victory over North Carolina A and M and analyzed the Aggies’ strengths and weaknesses. Officials dispute persists with Maxwell Swarthmore as a potential referee. central board may be asked for aid. Final signal practice set for Tuesday afternoon.
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Washington
Lea
Dowd
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Aggies
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Central Board
Washington and Lee
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Amateur tennis rule draft set for American meeting
New York November The United States Lawn Tennis Association appoints a committee to frame an amateur status rule aligned with the European federation standard. The panel includes Palmer F E Presbrey George Peabody Gardner Dwight F Davis Howard W Lewis and Robert Leroy. The measure will be reported at the February annual meeting in New York where Miles Charlock will present the rule for adoption.
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International Federation of Europe
Robert D. Wrenn
United States Lawn Tennis Association
Palmer Fe, Presbrey
George Peabody Gardner
Boston
Dwight F. Davis
St. Louis
Howard W. Lewis
Philadelphia
Robert Leroy
Miles 8
Charlock
Racing Entries From Todays Card Across Five Races
The page lists entries for five races with horse names, numbers, and weights. Indicates two year olds in the first race and various age groups in subsequent events, including selling and handicap divisions, with noted odds and rider or trainer initials where visible.
Fielding Trends Highlight 1940 Baseball League Shuffle
The 1940 official fielding averages are released as Arthur Devlin nears departure from the Oakland Oaks amid a manager search. Devlin, once strict with fines, faced player revolt and salary tensions, while Giants plan an Ebbetts Field opener on April 14 and Clarke stays with the Pirates for another season as Warner negotiates.
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Arthur Devlin
A Renorte
Pacific Coast
Deviln
Oakland
Jedder
Devlin
Boston
The
Oaks
Leavitt
Turf racing results from a multiple race card
Maiden race purse 2300 6 furlongs Young Emb'em 109 won at 1 to 1 3 to 2 Pulsation 107 second High Priest 107 third. other named horses listed. Second race features 3-year-olds and up purse 290 with Billy Hibbs 314 winning. Montce'm 104 second. Mat 104 third. Third race two-year-olds purse 300 won by Mater 107. Thema J 110 second. Northerner 107 third. Fourth race ages purse 400 6 furlongs Hester Prynce 107 won with Cherokee Rose II second Brynary third. Fifth race selling at ages purse 400 1 mile 70 yards Ont an 111 won Harcourt 111 second Agnar 111 third. Sixth race selling handicap purse 400 1 1/16 miles The Rump 108 won. My Fellow 106 second Ea Crane 108 third. Time details and other runners noted.
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Woodside
Leura
Beaupere
Hi Mahd
Costara
Harvest Queen
Clan Alpina
Clan Alpina, 18; Ragra4, Syonset, 141; Bronte, 128; Order Y Nat
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Executor
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Ray of Light
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Guy Fisher
Arsenant
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Warbler
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Eaton
Lace
Hosa’ Meteor
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Iit
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Fairy Godmother
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Northerner
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Kid Williams Wins On Points At Olympic Wind-Up
Philadelphia reports Kid Williams wins on points over Battling Reddy in the Olympic wind-up. Reddy led early rounds but Williams surged in last three rounds to claim victory. Semiwindup saw Lew Siegel defeat Bruiling Chester by stoppage in the fourth. Joe Dalgy beat Young Leroy on points and Young Fulton defeated Harry Phillips by points.
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Kid" Williams
Reddy
Willams
Lew Seigel
Baltimore
Bruiling Chester
New York
Joe Dalgy
Nicetown
Young Leroy
Young Fulton
Harry Phillips
Ship names and crews listed for a racing event
A Jamestown race preview from the Philadelphia Inquirer and Cincinnati Enquirer mentions captains and horses such as Burns and Warbler along with numerous other horse names including Sickle, Mahdi, Ragusa, and Harebell. The note lists multiple vessels and riders like Capt. Burns, Capt. Elliott, and Battery with assorted horse names.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Burns
Sickle
Warbler
Sign an Indian pitcher in Philadelphia 1914
Toe Graves a Chippewa Indian of Walker Minnesota has signed as a pitcher for the Philadelphia American League team for the 1914 season. Graves has pitched for Walker and Brainerd and has been lauded as a local wonder in recent seasons.
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Minn
Toe Graves
Walker
Philadelphia
Graves
American to Coach Austrian Athletes
Vienna nov 24 the Austrian Olympic games committee hired Al Copeland to train Austrian track and field athletes for the next Olympian meet Copeland formerly trained at Princeton and Yale in the United States
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al” Copeland Sn Trateer
Copeland
Princeton
Yale
Governor Tener Eyes National League Leadership in Baseball
In New York in May, reports say Gov. John K. Tener of Pennsylvania is slated for election as president of the National League at the December 9 meeting. If elected he would work without salary until January 1, 1915, visit league headquarters weekly, and join the national commission as a key voter on umpire selection, protested games, and disputes between clubs. August Herrmann remains chairman, and Tener would relocate to devote full time to league duties after his governor term ends.
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John K. Tener
Pennsylvania
National Baseball League
Tener
National Baseball Compission
Baseball Court
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National League
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National Commission
Ban Johnson
American League
August Herrmann
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Philadelphia Athletics
Will Open Harness Track By Jarvis Brothers
Jarvis Brothers prominent Washington businessmen and leading District light harness breeders open a new track near Cotesville Montgomery county on Thanksgiving day. Touring cars for 50 visitors depart from the District line hourly starting 1 p m with racing at 1 30 p m. An oyster roast and free admission precede the sport. The free card features a free-for-all trot or pace among Black Patching Red Rock and Miss Kushan with Class A and B heats drawing top horses from the District and Montgomery county.
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Washington
Cotesville
Montgomery County
Brightview Stock Farm
Red Rock
Sparta Rooter Dies After Football Victory
C E Simpson, 52, proprietor of the largest hardware store in Sparta Wisconsin, collapsed from apoplexy brought on by excitement while cheering Sparta during a 60 to 2 victory over Grand Rapids for the state championship. He died the next day.
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