Duffy exposed as professional sprinter in amateur scandal
A. A. U. official announces Arthur Duffy's confession of professional status since 1898 and vows to strike his name from Almanac records. The piece details the broader fight over amateurism, Duffy's tainted legacy, and potential prosecutions while noting shifts in Georgetown and college athletic policies.
Duffey and Athletics Sees Call for Governing Body
The New York Tribune notes A F Duffey the world’s champion sprinter confessed running as a professional while posing as an amateur. James F H Sullivan of the Amateur Athletic Union declares Duffey’s amateur records are removed from the list. Duffey’s actions prompt calls for a governing body to prevent similar abuses and restore sport integrity.
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Weak spots in Tigers line noted after Princeton tie
Special to The Washington Post Princeton New Jersey October 30 Princeton scored two touchdowns in one half against Columbia but exposed weak points that must be strengthened before Yale game in three weeks. Waller and Phillips at guard tackle vulnerable. Center may be recovered this week with Cart. Percy Waller return may bolster line as substitute for Herring. Columbia held Tigers on their 2 yard line, backs showed speed in second half but fatigued at critical moment. Endurance shown by Princeton was encouraging.
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Harvard Coaches Nettled After Brown Game
Special to The Washington Post from Cambridge Massachusetts Harvard’s strong showing against Brown left coaches both pleased and disappointed O Brien at left end drew criticism for poor containment Schwartz gained 55 yards on one series Knowlton and Carr beat him on returns and Harvard won largely due to weight and power rather than pace or finesse
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Erwin Out of Yale Team Ineligible for Scholarship Reasons
In New Haven on October 30 Yale’s giant guard Arthur Erwin was declared ineligible by the university faculty due to scholarship complications. He has left the eleven and his place has been filled by Hockenberger. New coaches this week include Jim Rodgers, captain, and Harold Metcalf. Heffelfinger watched the game at West Point but cannot arrive until late this week.
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Jumpers at Pimlico Revival Promises Strong Fall Meet
Baltimore headlines report Pimlico prep for fall Maryland Jockey Club meeting four days away. Over forty stake entries plus about four hundred overnight runners. Steeplechase contingent from Morris Park to arrive. main course rebuilt and main jumps adjusted for schooling. Railcars arranged from Washington to Union Station to reach the track for the first race. Attendance expected to surpass prior meets if weather cooperates.
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Gates To Have Stable Of High Class Race Horses
Special to The Washington Post New York Oct 30 John W Gates plans a liberal funded racing stable for next season though colors not yet registered. Lot us may bid on Grand Consolation and Dan Patch has drawn large crowds. Several trotters missed 2 10 marks. receipts hit by rain. Mrs Grosvenor show horses averaged 2300. multiple 2 10 speed producers noted.
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Handzarra Wins Richmond Handicap in Striking Drive
Handzarra the favorite at 2 to 1 captured the Richmond Handicap at six furlongs in New York, racing from Race King to lead at the stretch and win by a half length. Race King placed second with Hermitage third. four favorites won across the card.
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Sweet Jane Surprises At Latonia Steeplechase
In Cincinnati on Oct 30 Sweet Jane an outsider won the long steeplechase handicap defeating Lights Out the favorite with Ohio King third. Miss Mae Day Jim Bozeman Class Leader and Alice Commoner fell near the second jump as track was slow. Other races list various winners and notable finishers across six remaining races with brief times and participants.
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Mondays Racing Entries From Jamaica Saint George Seven Races Listed
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