George Washington Plans More Scrimmage This Week
George Washington University aims for vigorous scrimmage work to strengthen the back field after a poor showing against Baltimore. Bell, ex Cornell, reports for practice and expected to boost the squad as Hatchet Wielders prepare for the November 25 game. A student mass meeting Thursday will discuss university welfare and athletic interest.
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Reform urged to widen participation in American football
Berkeley October 2 President Benjamin Ide Wheeler of the University of California told students at a bonfire rally that football should be modified so more students can take part. He argued the sport was designed for exercise and not just victory, urging rules changes to include the larger student body.
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Harrison School Eleven Seeks Local Light-Weight Games
The Harrison School football team invites nearby teams weighing no more than ninety six pounds for contests. For information contact Clarence Herman at 200 Twelfth Street Northwest.
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Open Bowling Leagues Reorganize for Season Start
Commissioner announces new interest in bowling as Adepts invite leagues District and Royal Arcanum to open their championship series this week. The District League opening at Rathskeller delayed due to a death. event moved to Wednesday night 8 o'clock with Commissioner West to roll the first ball. Royal Arcanum opens at Palace alleys tomorrow with three game series and expected strong play. Cox captains the Acmes against a strengthened Florists lineup.
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Seymour Best Batter and National League Champion
Cy Seymour, former pitcher, won the National League batting title as the season ended, narrowly beating Wagner who finished third. Wagner pushed hard but Seymour pulled away late, with Donjin and others in a tight race, while Heydler compiled the official averages for players with at least 15 games and a .200 or higher average.
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Keeper Pots the Epistle of Test Teams
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a nations body testing the Empire State and excuses for not entering. Readable names or concrete facts are limited. context unclear and no clear event or entities emerge. The snippet resembles a stray editorial note rather than a coherent report.
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Rough-house brawl at hotel ends in salvo of fisticuffs
In Trenton New Jersey on October 22 the New York National baseball team, guests at the Hotel Sterling, engaged in a lively half hour altercation after waiter charged Dontin with unpaid wine. Mike Donlin denied it and was carried from the cafe. Giants players, hotel staff, and guests watched as punches flew through the cafe and into the lobby before order was restored.
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Dondero Dies After College Football Injury
Witlimantic Connecticut records the death of John C Dondero twenty seven after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage in a football scrimmage yesterday. He collapsed unconscious and later died at a hotel. A brother Kielien was near him when the incident occurred.
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Will Play Ball De Cuba Invade Cuba and Mexico
Special to The Washington Post Utica N Y Oct 22 For the first time in baseball history American players will invade Cuba and Mexico showing how the national game of the United States is played William Clancy of Utica has organized a tour to Cuba and Mexico sailing next Thursday The squad includes Jeckiltech New York 40% catcher Hugh Athearn Baltimore as Young Cy Young Boston National pitcher Jerry Nope Baltimore pitcher McLean Rochester pitcher Kitty Brana field Philadelphia Nationals first base Red Owens Brooklyn Nationals second base Leroy Rock Providence James OBrien Rochester Jack Hayden Rochester left field Jersey City center Louis Amercans right field
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Gardner Guts to Meet Mike Sullivan in Weight Class Battle
Washington Post report from San Francisco on October 22 notes an early morning setup for a fight between George Gardner and his brother Jimmy Sullivan. The lightweight bout carries a $1,000 stake. the match is planned despite earlier doubts, with Jimmy Sullivan publicly favored.
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Shortage of Wheat Crop Affects Grain Duty Calculations
Mexico City reports a reduced wheat crop causing uncertainty in duty assessments for American and Canadian grain. The message notes increased prices and rising costs across crops, with possible shifts in duties affecting shipments and trade balances.
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Youngsters in Spring Work for Autumn Steeplechase
A large crowd watched horses at Benning as rulers and yearlings trained for the coming autumn meeting. Paul Clifford, Bobadil, Hyperion, T. O. Martin and others were exercised, with strong showing from yearlings and juveniles. The Junior Steeplechase, first run for three-year-old jumpers, originated with the Washington Jockey Club and drew wide interest as a featured event at inaugural East coast meetings.
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Gala Day for Horses in Washington Park Drive
A grand equestrian display along Rock Creek and National Park roads featured a procession of showy horses, auto mobiles, and riders. Notables including Col. Biddle on a sorrel, Edward H. Droop on Jumper Tommy Atkins, Mr Heckler on a bay mare, and Charles Kramer with his daughter attracted crowds amid harness brigades and pacers. Prominent figures such as George Zurhorst, John Jarvis, and Olga Nethersole appeared, while journalists like William Elroy Curtis observed the scene.
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