Eastern football leaders face tougher tests after midseason
With the midway mark reached, major and minor Eastern teams show stronger lineups and exposed weaknesses. Harvard leads scoring with 118 points in four games while Yale and Princeton balance offense and defense as upsets shake standings. Purdue, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Chicago mix in a crowded Big Nine race amid West and South shifts.
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Wolgast Hurt Looks to Old Crown in Title Quest
Ad Wolgast former lightweight champion of the world suffered two broken ribs in a sparring session with Anton the Greek, forcing the postponement of Friday's ten round bout with Charley White in Milwaukee. Despite injury he appears renewed and focused on a future title bout with Willie Ritchie, with renewed training and discipline noted.
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Pat O'Keefe
London
Leagues Open Season Tonight In Duckpin Circuits
Northeast and YMCA duckpin leagues start rolling tonight with opening matchups featuring the Gannens and Han longs in the Northeast and the Wachucetts versus the Delawares. Yale University adds note with an 18 hole golf course nearby for campus access.
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Johnson and Mathewson Set to Face Off in Joplin
Walter Johnson of the Washington team signed an agreement to pitch against Christy Mathewson in Joplin Missouri on October 27 when the New York Nationals and Chicago Americans tour. Johnson finalized the deal at his Coffeyville Kansas home. this marks the first meeting of the two ace pitchers.
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Giants Beat White Sox In Final Tour Stop Before World Journey
The White Sox and New York Giants met in Chicago with the Giants winning 3 to 1 in the second game of their schedule. About 8,000 spectators watched as both teams wore uniforms trimmed with national colors. Shortstop McBride of Washington promised to join the globetrotting party, while Tris Speaker said he would report on Tuesday. The tour travels by special train to Springfield then Vancouver en route to Japan and a world voyage ending in New York on March 6.
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Georgetown to Prime for A A and M Eleven
Georgetown University’s eleven faces hard work with three days of prep for Thursday’s clash at Raleigh against North Carolina Agricultural and Mechanical. Moriarity and a backfield battle shape the lineup as coaches emphasize defense and finishing touches before the big game.
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Long Bicycle Trip Planned From Washington Boys
John Beach and C B Haller begin a year long bicycle journey to San Francisco riding through Staunton Roanoke Winston Salem Charlotte Atlanta Macon Jacksonville Savannah Birmingham Yuscumbia Nashville Louisville French Lick Vincennes St Louis Burlington Omaha Cheyenne Salt Lake City Carson City Sacramento Oakland and finally San Francisco They will earn living by selling postcards illustrating scenes along the route.
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Open Golf Tourney Invites Entrants To Practice Round
Dr Walter S Harban chairman greens committee of the Columbia Country Club invites all entrants in the annual fall golf tournament to practice on the Columbia course Thursday to familiarize themselves with the terrain. The event draws wide attention and may feature Ouimet the current open champion, drawing Washington enthusiasts to its first viewing here.
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Races at Laurel Grow in Popular Interest Amid Weather Woes
Attendance rose for Laurel racing last week with a big Saturday crowd despite overcast skies. Army officials and Gen Leonard Wood expected to attend future races, while Maj. Allen led government representation. Two stakes top the program including the Chevy Chase jumper handicap and the Annapolis juvenile stake, with rich purses and a strong entry list featuring top West and Belmont 2-year-olds.
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