Naval Academy Punts Practice In Windy Conditions
At Annapolis October 9 the Naval Academy held lively practice focusing on punts with Leonard Alexander Vaill and Blodgett. Blodgett, a standout punter, could place kicks high or long. Brown twisted ankle last game. will be fit soon. Mitchell leads quarterback race though Austin and Vinson are considered.
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Sprial
Washington Post
Annapolis
Naval Academy
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Vaill
Blodgett
New York City
Dickinson
Brown
Mitchell
Tom
Austin
Vinson
Victory Bor Company C Defeats Company B in Post Series Opener
In the Arsenal, Company C beats Company B 6 to 0 in a tightly fought football opener. The only score came late when quarterback Blair threw a field length pass for a touchdown. Lineups feature Apoll, Ryap, Bowe, French, Lloyd, Guertin, Ettkus, Dedmere, Rea, Willjaw, Bodyas, Kenny, Clark, Reed and more.
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Bowe
French
Goar Johnson
Halfback Young Injured for Washington and Lee
The Washington and Lee varsity completed light practice after a signal drill. Halfback Young, star of prior games, sprained his ankle against Hopkins and will miss the upcoming Wake Forest game.
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Washington Post
Leumston
Dowd
Washington and Lee
Young
Hopkins
Wake Forest
Football Injuries Fatal In Illinois Game
Wwankakee Illinois October 2 A G Kramer 2 died from injuries suffered in a football game yesterday between Grant Park and Kankakee Athletics An impact with Howard Reed caused a fractured neck dislocation and several broken ribs The accident occurred about two minutes before the end of the game
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A. G. Kramer
Grant Park
Kankakee Athletics
Howard Reed
Phall
Moguls Fail to Meet in National Baseball Commission
The national baseball commission meeting in Chicago failed to start as President Lynch was absent and August Herrmann left early for Cincinnati.
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National Baseball Commission
Lynch
E National Teague
August Herrmann
Cincinnati
Harvard Nine Is Honored After Yale Series Victory
Cambridge Mass Harvard’s baseball team received a rare demonstration of honor usually reserved for football champions after winning the summer series from Yale. A silver loving cup was presented by the players to Sam Felton whose pitching propelled Harvard’s victories Felton was set to marry tomorrow as undergraduates packed Harvard Union for a farewell send off.
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Harvard
Yale
Sam Félon
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GridIron Practice Reports After Brown Game
University of Pennsylvania coaches run a 30 minute defensive drill for the Red and Blue after a big win over Brown. Most players, except Crane and Simmons, participate. Carlisle Indiana game next Saturday is the focus. Princeton drills emphasize rest and signaling practice with Captain Baker punting sessions and 46 yard winds.
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Brown
University of Pennsylvania
Crane
Simmson
Togs
Carlisle Indiana
Princeton
N. J
Syracuse
E. Trenkman
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GIVES BUSH A GREETING IN Brainerd HOME COMING
Several thousand baseball enthusiasts welcomed Les Bush of the Philadelphia Athletics when he arrived by train in Brainerd Minnesota. He was tossed aloft by friends as whistles sounded and factories closed to allow workers to attend the celebration. An automobile parade and a homecoming dance capped the festivities.
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Lesle Bush
Philadelphia Athletics
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Georgetown to shake up lineup after Medicos loss
Georgetown University plans wholesale changes to its varsity lineup after Saturday’s defeat by the Virginia Medicos. Captain Costello shifts from quarterback to halfback with Cathan taking the helm. Murray suffers a severe scalp wound and is treated at the university hospital but both he and Moriarity are set to start again against the Aggies.
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Georgetown
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Barron
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Amend
Lawler
Bichenlaub
North Carolina Aggies
Murray
University Hospital
Moriarity
Navy
Aggies
Noted Golf List Prominent Players Set for Tournament Prep
Dr W M Harban heads Columbia Country Club greens committee as Jerome Travers open champion plans a practice round today for the upcoming tournament. Hugh Willoughby of Philadelphia CC and W H Follett of Royal St Davis Emeland are among entrants. Francis Quimet cannot attend due to medical orders. Entries near 100 with more expected before the start Thursday.
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Greens
Columbia Comintry Club
Jerome D. Travers
Travers
Hugh Willoughby
Willoughby
Philadelphia Country Club
W. H. Follett
Follett
Royal St. Davis Club
Emeland
Francis Quimet
Interstate Three-Cushion Billiard League Formed
Chicago reports the creation of the Interstate Three-Cushion Billiard League to replace the disbanded National League. Eight cities participate: Chicago St Louis Cleveland Detroit Buffalo Indianapolis Milwaukee and Pittsburgh with representatives from each city.
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St. Louis
Cleveland
Detroit
Buffalo
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Pittsburgh
World Tour Rumors Hit Baseball Circles
News: Walter Johnson and George McBride may tour the world with Giants or White Sox, stirring speculation. Nationals manager Griffith opposes such trips, preferring players rest in winter. McBride on a Wisconsin hunting trip. Griffith in Milwaukee. Johnson vs Mathewson slated for Joplin on Oct 27. Broad questions on Hedges Rickey Browns ten-year stretch. public chatter over BB leadership and election lines among major clubs. Brown's Louisville base improves odds amid shifting NL leadership chatter.
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Stanley T. Milliken
Walter Johnson
George McBride
Giants
White Sox
West
Griffith
McBrids
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Nationals
Ba ker Elected President of Philadelphia Nationals
William F. Baker, former New York police commissioner, was elected president of the Philadelphia National League baseball club succeeding the late William H. Locke. Directors decided to retain Charles Doolin as manager with a contract to be offered at January’s annual meeting. Fred T. Chandler was named vice president and L. C. Ruch became a director.
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Philadelphia
William F. Baker
New York
National League Baseball Club
William H. Locke
Charles Doolin
Fred T. Chandler
L. C. Ruch
Clarke to Stay as Pirates Manager in 1914
Fred Clarke will continue in charge of the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1914 with full control of the playing end. He said he has not signed for next season but will not quit the game until he piloted another pennant winner, and he plans to stay until success is achieved.
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Washington Post
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pirates
Fred Clarke
Kansas
Sesson
Mr. Dreyfuss
Boxing card features Duffy Murphy and more shine
A fragmented listing of boxing bouts across several cities. Notable matches include Jimmy Duffy vs Eddie Murphy in St Louis, Patsy Drouillard and Steve Ketchel in Windsor and Liverpool showdowns with 10 to 20 round limits.
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Eddie Murphy
St Lewis
Gus Christie
Jack Tein Sullivan
Fond du Lac
Wis
Steve Ketchel
Patsy Drouillard
Windsor
Bombardier Wells
Bandsman Rice
Liverpool
England
Billy Walters
Spike Kelly
Superior
AY Jimmy Dely
Ry McVey
Geneva
N.Y
Jack
Baseball leaders in warm session at Eastern meeting
Hartford is the scene as James H. O Rourke of Bridgeport is reelected president secretary and treasurer in a stormy Eastern Baseball Association session. Daniel O Neil of Springfield challenges, Clarkin of Hartford and Carey of Springfield depart. O Rourke’s term extended to five years amid questions on validity of vote. Waterbury franchise moved to Leominster, formerly Akron manager.
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Eastern Baseball Association
James H. O'Rourke
Bridgeport
Daniel O'Neil
Springfield
Clarkin
Hartford
Carey
O'Rourke
Waterbury
Leeonl
Akron
Milwaukee Wins Minor League Title Over Denver 8 5
Milwaukee, pennant winner of the American Association, defeated Denver, Western League champions, to claim the minor league championship four games to two. Final score Milwaukee 8 Denver 5. Batteries for Denver were Wolfgang Gilbert and Spahr. for Milwaukee Young Doherty Slapnika and Hughes Stovall managed by. Kansas City Me: George Stovall, former St Louis American League manager, signed to manage the Federal League club Kansas City.
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Stovall
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St. Lot
Giants Win 6 to 4 Over White Sox in Snow
In Springfield on Oct 20 the New York Giants beat the Chicago White Sox 6 to 4 as snow fell. Gov Edward F Dunne and Giants manager John McGraw along with White Sox president Comiskey attended and pitched the first ball. Sox led early but could not hold the advantage. pitchers Butterle Stott Berle and Schalk for the Giants and Fromme Wingo for the Sox are named.
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Schalk
Mathewson
Fromme
Wingo
Walter Johnson three shutout games in two days query
The note recalls Walter Johnson facing the New York Americans with shutouts attempted across dates including September 4 5 and 7. It mentions a 27 inning span and his nearest approach to blanking the opponents, but the complete sequence and periods are unclear.
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Walter Johnson
J Too
New York Americans
In School Game May Determine Title
Close followers of teams believe the championship rests on Tech or Business in the opening district clash at Vigilant Park. Lineups include Roberta, McCarthy, Gude, Harrison, Taylor, and White captain with Giteon. Officials: Magoffin, Land, Leonard. Central High gains practice with Malcolm Rich joining as substitute end for the 1913 squad.
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Gude
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How Gibson
Higgins
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Lieut. E. Land
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Dr. M. Leonard
Washington Playground Association
Central High
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Thomas
Macdonald
Rith
Jefferson School Defeats Fork Union in 12–6 Victory
Jefferson School beat Fork Union Military Academy 12 to 6 on the horse show grounds. Brown scored the touchdown, Jones kicked a field goal, and McCus tackled a visitor behind his goal line for a safety. Fork Union's only score was a final-quarter touchdown by their full back. Jones, Brown, Nickle, and Wood starred. a Fork Union forward was disqualified for rough play.
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Fork Wunion Military Academy
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Wood
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Ofork Union
Denny
Howell Fight Wins Narrow Decision Over Young Erne
Tommy Howell the Italian idol defeated Young Erne in six rounds at Breda. Erne fought hard and damaged Howell’s lead in earlier rounds but could not overturn the decision. Howell dominated early rounds with relentless pressure while Erne relied on clever defense and late rally, critics awarding Howell the verdict.
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Washington Post
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Tommy Howell
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Hotell
Bowling Tournament Set to Start April 8 in Atlantic City
National Bowling Association announced at a New York meeting that the next tournament will be held in April at Atlantic City New Jersey with M W Gage of Rochester NY as secretary in charge. Eleven alleys will host contests and teams and individual bowlers from across the country are expected to participate.
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National Bowling Association
Atlantic City
N. J
M. W. Gage
Rochester
N. Y
Plan International Golf Match Idea Emerges in U S
New York report notes Edward Ray Harry Vardar and other English golfers visiting the United States fueling talks of annual international matches akin to the Davis cup. No official word yet but a leading club may refer the idea to Britain and an American cup offer has been made.
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Edward Ray
Harry Vardar
Beck Sent to Braves in Philadelphia Pitcher Trade
Boston announced the purchase of pitcher Beck from the Philadelphia Nationals. Beck had been drafted by Philadelphia from Nashville. In Milwaukee, charges of prize fighting against Jack Redmond and Joseph Welling were withdrawn in municipal court after the Wisconsin boxing law was enacted.
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Boston National League Club
Beck
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