Kept in Football Game Though Senses Leave Him
Special to The Washington Post Hartford Conn Oct 2 One of the most peculiar football accidents occurred during the Trinity Wesleyan game. Trinity back Lawlor was knocked unconscious, later recovered, and played dazed nearly the whole game. He regained faculties near the end, then Trinity rallied to win 13 to 4.
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Elephants and Giants Dinner Prank In New York
A staged white elephant event in the white Night district brought an imitation elephant into a hotel dining room where the Giants were feasting. The fake elephant, named Baker, drew gasps as police were momentarily fooled. Twenty-two waiters in team costumes served while motion pictures showed highlights from the World Series as admirers celebrated the National League pennant win.
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Bliss Eleven Shows Improvement Under Prof Fisher
Bliss Eleven, coached by Prof Fisher, has shown notable progress this week. Four games remain, with hopes to win against Walter Reed Hospital on November 4, Catholic University on November 11, Business High School on November 18, and Takoma Park on November 25.
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Sale of Famous Sheepshead Bay Track
New York reports Sheepshead Bay race track to be sold after 15 years of operation. The 88 acre site likely to be broken into building lots as owners seek relief from strict racing laws holding directors liable for bookmaking. The venue hosted legendary clashes among top horses and paid about 400,000 dollars annually to horsemen, with vast betting activity nearby.
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Syracuse University Considers Forming Hockey Team
Syracuse University weighs forming a hockey team to join East Coast colleges. Cornell is highlighted as the champion in the college hockey scene with potential regional competition and expectations for a strong program.
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Harvard Shows Superior Form Over Big Five Rivals
Harvard led a brisk set of results as major teams performed, with Penn State routing Penn State overshadowing Penn, Cornell edging Pittsburgh, and Army overpowering Lehigh. Harvard stunned Brown 20 to 0 while Yale thrashed Colgate 26 to 0, Georgetown struggled, and Army, Lehigh, Virginia loomed for next tests.
Virginia Football Faces Wake Forest and Future Foes
Special to The Washington Post Virginia has played all ten games of this schedule and prepares for Wake Forest then Johns Hopkins Georgetown and North Carolina. Alumni reinforcements arrive including Bradley Walker Empty Cooks Hammond Johnson Billy Gloth as Yancey and Elliott intensify work. Todd and Yaeger stand out with Todd debuting as a line plunger amid mixed teamwork and end interference, while Gooch at quarterback struggles to form a solid backfield.
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Navy Eleven Not Worried After Tie With Western Reserve
Special to The Washington Post from Annapolis Oct 2 Navy’s football team failed to score against Western Reserve in a tying game. Coaches plan to strengthen the squad this week focusing on backfield power after noting limitations from the Princeton clash. Star back Dalton saw limited action while Brown Hamilton and Gilchrist were not at peak.
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Plank Pitches Victory InClose Athletics Win
Eddie Plank pitched for the Athletics at Olympic Field to beat the Lincoln Giants 3 to 2. He struck out seven, allowed five hits, and drove in the deciding run with a ninth inning single after Mack stood on third. A postgame incident involved a police attempt to arrest a pickpocket, leading to a brief riot by a band known as the Canary Island gang.
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Eddie Plank
Jack Barry
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Mandot Wins Grilling 14th Round Knockout in New Orleans
Floora Mandot of New Orleans defeats Indianapolis Saylor in a long delayed 14th round upset at West Side Athletic Club. Mandot floors Saylor seven times, Saylor crumples in the 11th then heavily grounded in rounds 14 through 18 before the finish. Both weighed near 133 pounds after weigh in and forfeit.
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Tech versus Western grid clash shapes title race
Bresnahan earns praise for Cardinals turnaround elevating standings and percentage. Tech and Western clash next Tuesday as high school football title hopes hinge on the outcome. Central beat West Side showing strength while Tech’s offense and defense prepare for a pivotal rematch. Scottish curlers may visit Boston in January for a Montreal trip buildup.
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Billiard League Opens Season With Eight Teams
St Louis news notes the National Billiard League begins its season with eight teams. Eight squads play three home and three away games, from Oct 29 through April 1918. Western clubs Chicago Kansas City Pittsburgh St Louis face Eastern foes New York Boston Brooklyn Philadelphia. The defending champion has turned professional and will not play this year.
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McGrath Sets New World Hammer Record at Celtic Park
Matt McGrath of the Trish A. C. hurled the 16 pound hammer 187 feet 4 inches at Celtic Park, breaking John Flanagan’s world mark by 3 feet. Officials from the AALU are expected to accept the record. Joe Rivers stops Kirkwood in eighth round at Vernon arena. referee Eyton rules a knockout.
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