George Washington to Increase Scrimmage Practice This Week
George Washington University plans more scrimmage work after a loss to Baltimore on Saturday. Coach Barnard and Captain Steenerson blame lack of practice. Bell from Cornell joins, expected to bolster the back field. Hatchet Wielders show better form against Gallaudet and Swarthmore, aiming for a strong November 25 showing. A mass student meeting Thursday will discuss university welfare and athletic interest, with a promising outlook for the season’s end.
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Reform in American football urged by UC Berkeley president
Berkeley Calif Oct 2 President Benjamin Ide Wheeler urged radical changes to American football at a campus bonfire rally honoring freshmen football victory. He argued the sport should be modified to involve more students beyond a few players and that the game was meant for exercise, not just to defeat rival colleges.
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Harrison School Eleven Seeks Local Matches Under Ninety Six Pounds
Harrison School football seeks games with nearby teams under 96 pounds. For details contact Clarence Herman at 200 Twelfth Street Northwest.
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District and Royal Arcanum bowling leagues open week
District League begins its season with openings at Rathskeller delayed by a death in Captain Cox’s family. Royal Arcanum League opens at Palace alleys with Cox captaining Acmes and Bundy hosting a likely hot contest. Teams add Florists and Bank Clerks, Saengerbund defends title as others reorganize for a strong winter.
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Seymour Best Batter Wins National League Honor
Cy Seymour, former pitcher, earns the National League batting title after a heated race with Wagner. Wagner faded late. Seymour pulled ahead as Donlin and others pressed. Official averages by secretary John Heydler exclude players under 15 games or under .200.
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Cleveland Fiasco Tests Empire State Men Without A Leg
The nations body tests the Empire State and examines the level of readiness amid excuses for not entering the contest. Keys and teams are discussed as the season progresses, with disputable standings and potential matchups under consideration.
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Rough house quarrel after New York Giants dinner
Special to The Wahington Post from Trenton New Jersey reports a lively half hour in the Hotel Sterling cafe after a Giants victory celebration. Mike Donlin disputed a wine bill leading to a disorderly scuffle with waiters and players. punches flew, several waiters pitched in, and guests gathered as the brawl moved through the lobby.
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Dondero Dies After Waterhouse Football Game
Witlimantic Conn October John C Dondero aged twenty seven died today from a cerebral hemorrhage caused by injuries sustained in a football scrimmage in Jewett yesterday. He was a member of the Witlimantic team and collapsed unconscious after a scrimmage. He died at a hotel with doctors citing poor physical condition as a contributing factor. A brother, Kielien, was injured in the eye soon afterward and will lose the member.
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Will Play Ball De Cuba Invade Cuba Mexico Tour Planned
Utica reporter notes first time in baseball history American players will tour Cuba and Mexico to showcase the national game. William Clancy has assembled a team including Jackiltech, Athearn, Nope, McLean, Kitty Brana field, Red Owens, Leroy Rock, James O’Brien, Jack Hayden and Louis Americans. The squad sails for Cuba next Thursday for a three month tour.
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Gardner Guts to Match: Sullivan Bout Keeps Weight Limit
In San Francisco on October 22, reports from the Washington Post describe a planned boxing match between George Gardner and Jimmy Sullivan. The fight is set with a $1,000 stake, and attention centers on the lightweight clash and potential undercard actions as both fighters prepare for the bout.
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Wheat crop shortens duties weigh on grain imports
Mexico City reports a shrinking wheat harvest and rising costs affecting both American and Canadian grain supplies. Officials note uncertainty in shipping volumes and potential duty adjustments as markets react to smaller yields and higher prices.
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Junior Steeplechase Featured at Autumn Meeting
A large crowd watched horses work at Benning as Wash ington Jockey Club inspired the Junior Steeplechase for three-year-olds. Pa Bradley and other trainers led fast workouts, yearlings posted record times, and notable entries from Maryland and New York prepared for the Belmont Park Harbor Hill Cup style race. The event, first run in the country, aims to boost local breeders and trainers ahead of the fall meetings.
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Washingtons gala day for horse show draws crowd and carriages
A Washington parade along Rock Creek showcased a diverse equestrian display with Col. Biddle on a sorrel, Edward H. Droop on Jumper Tommy Atkins, and many others. Carriages and wagons lined the route while riders, drivers, and pedestrians mingled, featuring notable figures like Olga Nethersole Blanche Bates and John Jarvis amid a lively countryside spectacle.
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