Georgetown Grid Team Brings In Fresh Hope for Fall Season
Georgetown football gathers a twelve man preliminary squad led by graduate coach Reilly with aims to reach forty candidates. The system mirrors last fall’s play with a strong line push and versatile ends. A tentative eleven to face Marslan Agricultural College will be chosen soon, then a team to meet Princeton on October 1. ключ
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Georgetown
Last Falls
Reilly
Sears
Marslani Agricultural College
Georgetown Field West
Princeton
Tigers
Georgetown Football Talent and Schedule for 1905 season
Substitutes under Hart impress in scrimmages while McGettigan eyeing return and Abbaticchio trials for old quarterback role. Martell remains favored at fullback. Weymouth’s travel-ready rookie expands depth as two-team reserve system forms. Georgetown’s 1905 schedule includes Maryland Agricultural, Princeton, Villa Nova, Holy Cross, North Carolina, Bucknell, Columbian, and Lehigh games across Georgetown Field and Franklin Field.
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Rpe i Rivesss
Hart
McGettigan
Abbaticchio
Princeton
Martell
Weymouth
Varsily
Graham
Georgetown
Fred Catlin
Maryland Agricultural College
Georgetown Field
Baltimore Medical School
Villa Nova Colleges
Gall
Football at Annapolis Seeks to Revive Army Rivalry
Navy prepares for 194 season with 800 fourth class men under Dr Paul J Dashieds and new trainer Dr William H Murphy. Plans include October 8 opening against VMI and a slate featuring Princeton Swarthmore and Penn State before facing West Point in Philadelphia. The academy aims to close the gap with Army after recent defeats and adjust eligibility rules to boost parity with challengers.
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Wesbturton
Annapolis
Naval Academy
Paul J Dashieds
Midshipmen
William H. Murphy
Mike’ Murphy
Yale
Eai Nest
Navy
West Point
Army
Virginia Miliary Institute
Baltimore Medial College
Gallaudet's grid prospects strong eleven for season
Gallaudet's candidates for the eleven arrive in town with many holdovers from last year. Captaincy shifts occur as Garrett replaces the departing Phelps, and Dr Ely leads the coaching with potential help from Prof Hall. A schedule outlines games with Fredericksburg, Maryland, and other colleges, plus minor matches to fill the season.
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Gallaudet
Fist
Ser
Agai Jiase
Pheirs
Veiremiller
Matter Phelps
Garrett
Ilnols
Lind Bruns Meunier
Reichards
Chandier
Winston
Stevens
Kutzlep
Mikset
Mister
Coliege
Gallandet
Ely
Ydle
Fredericksburg College
Trederick Burs
Hall
Perhape
Washington
Ajaars
Tnetriet
Masse
Frederickabug
Fredericksburg
Kendal Green
St John’s
Annapolis
Rove Cher
Western Maryland College
Ventre
Wil
GRIDIRON GAME IS ON HARD WORK FOR THE TIGERS
Princeton faces a lean year as many 1903 stars have left. Captain Foulke issues the call September 21 for candidates to build a new eleven. Yale begins practice tomorrow with hopes of bolstering a strong unit while Harvard works toward beating Yale and opens October 1. Penn reports strong turnout with high hopes for a heavy, competitive squad.
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Princeton
Yale
Harvard
Tigers
Nassau
Walter Foulke
Princetonians
Dickinson College
Foulke
Henry
de Witt
Davis
Reed
Ross McClare
Vetterlein
Little Burke
Mitla
Eafer
McClave
Ross MacClave
Dana Kafer
Norman Tooker
Newark Academy
Robinson
Tooker
John de Witt
Georgetown
Washington Collegians
Dickinson
Washington and Jefferson
Lafayetta
Annapolly
Annapolle
Lebizd
Cornell
Ithaca
West Point
Yate
Thealegan
New Haven
Tripp
University of Chicago
Dutch” Levine
Colby
W. W. Coe
Capital
Walter Camp
C. C. Rafferty
W. L. Mitchell
Mike Murphy
Wesleyan
Trinity
Holy Cross
Hurley
Crimson
Daniel Hurley
Chimsen
Williams
Cambridge
Bowdoin
Maine
Hates
Carlisle
University of Pennsylvania
Dartmouth
Holy Crom
Pennsy
Pennsylvania
Bob Torrey
Montclair
Franklin Field
Philadelphia
Torrey
Quakers
Willams
Wharton and
McCracken
Walter Brooke
Drake
Sinkler
Kase
Taylor
Zeigler
Plotarski
Weede
Hobson
Bradley
Gimbel
Dwyer
Bliss Scientific
Stevenson
Carson
Brown
Fred Schwinn
Newark
Schwinn
Pop Warmer
Carlisle Indians
Pop
Columbia
American League Park
New York
Sullivan Talks of Bygone Days in Ring
Veteran heavyweight John L. Sullivan reflects on his era twelve years after losing to James J. Corbett. The article recalls his age, weariness, and continued vigor as he discusses past champions Mitch and O B a l d w i n, and notes his opinions on Jeffries and Munroe.
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Sullivan
Ring
Republic
James J. Corbett
John JL. Sullivan
Market Street
Gray
Sallivan
Fitz and Corbett Offended by Jeffries Heavyweight Challenge
The article recounts Jim Jeffries challenging top heavyweight names for a ten round three man fight night, provoking insults from old champions Fitzsimmons and Corbett. They decline to face him or each other, citing age, condition, or distance, while Sharkey Madden and Ferguson consider possible matchups and publicity.
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Jim Jeffries
Sandy" Ferguson
George , Siler
Jim Corbett
Bob Fitzsimmons
Jaffries
Fitz
Corgett
Marvin Hart
Hig
Albert Menning
South Africa
Australia
Sandy’ Ferguson
Will
Ferguson Bouts Jeffries In Twenty Round Showdown Feud
Ferguson challenges Jeffries promising a twenty round bout with his manager posting a forfeit and wagering the champion cannot stop the Boston heavyweight. The scene centers on box office appeal for a three man ring fight and Ferguson's claim to lasting power against Jeffries.
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Sandy
Jeffries
Jim Jeffries
Randy Ferguson
Boston
Munroe
Ferguson
Marvin Hart
Jeffses
Short Throw Tactics Shape Base Stealing in Baseball
The article explains the short throw tactic used by catchers to thwart runners stealing on moves from first to second with a man on third and out. It details quick throws to cut down runners, the bluffing method, and the decision logic managers use depending on the score.
Farming Evil in Baseball Minor Leagues Explored
Detroit News-Tribune column examines fake player sales between major and minor leagues. It details Gettman and Lagorte cases, argues current controls fail, and discusses possible rules like purchase limits and nonreturn of sold players to curb the practice.
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Detroit News-Tribune
John T. Brush
Priginator
Ita
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Gettman and la
Baseball's Banner Year Promises Dual Leagues and Growth
Tim Murnane notes 1904 as baseball's most prosperous year with strong support for two major leagues and numerous minors. Garry Herrmann praised for promoting peace between leagues and expanding opportunities. Charley HBbets hints at a twelve club league. Baltimore risks losing big league presence despite Western League success. Chicago and New York poised to profit once growth continues.
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Tim Murnane
Boston Globe
Garry Herrmann
Cincinnati
Mains
California
Herrmann
Charley Hbbets
Brooklyn
Baltimore
Monumental
Chicago
New York
Two Baseball Clubs in Major Cities Spark Debate
The speaker argues two clubs can thrive in large cities like Philadelphia and Boston, stressing that a tavern end is not desired and suggesting big markets like Washington or Detroit could support two strong teams. He believes smaller cities should not force only one club despite potential profits.
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Philadelphia
St. Louis
Boston
Washington
Detroit
Hildebrand the Star Rider Amazes Turf World
The New York American lauds Hildebrand for dominance in the current turf season with a string of winning mounts and a profit exceeding $50,000. His skill likened to Ted Sloan, his balance, nerve, and fine hand are praised while a Metropole mishap briefly tests his career.
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Hildebrand
Bearcely Day
Ted Sloan
New York
United States
Metropole
Behaut
Metro-pole
Rio
Wildebrand
Hus
Hoj
Sloan
Lajoie not aggressive in Cleveland Blues clash over style
Elmer Bates argues manager Armour clashed with Lajoie over playing style as Cleveland Blues faced friction within the lineup. Quiet, steady baseball favored by most players contrasted with fiery/coaching boosts from Stovall and Flick, while Armour sought a more animated approach. Resignation signals Armour’s view that he cannot extract effort from the club.
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Elmer Bates
Cleveland Press
Lajoia
W. R Armour
Cleveland Blues
Bates Bays
Armour
Cleveland
Lajoie
Fiehter
Buelow
Stovall
Flick
Napa
Lajole
Lajois
Somers
Kilroys
Armdur
Sorely Perplexed at Chicago Luncheon
A Chicago Journal excerpt describes a luncheon scene where a guest proclaims the meal beautiful while Mr. Comrox notes his embarrassment as he studies the table, trying to tell edible items from decorations, while the host and family respond.
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Chicago Journal
Mr. Comrox
Patsy Wins Spurs Star of the Famous Dudes
Lawrence fans arranged a game to showcase Patsy, chosen as one of three amateurs to face professionals. His center field play impressed, earning him a contract the next day with the Lawrence team. The piece traces Patsy’s early life in Lawrence and his rise through local clubs to pro baseball, noting his steady fielding and leadership potential.
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Hart
Ob Hart
Sears
Georgetown
Sally
Cromsey
Lawrence
Patsy
Times
Donovan
Massachusetts
New York
Mew Haven
Wwadgon Hiver
Smokins
Dua
South Lawrence
Reyal
Laurence
Lawrence Club
Patsy Ws
Don Quitotes
Pats
Johnny Rowan
Lawrence Pratey
Washington
Collins W. Griffin
Ball Team of Birkenmeyers in Wappingers Falls
A local club in Wappingers Falls Dutchess County features ten Birkenmeyer family members on one baseball nine with a substitute. The brothers Charles, John, Joseph, Oscar, Albert, Hugh, Adolph Jr., James, Vincent, and Raymond form a tenth-man roster, all first-rate players. They have drawn praise for competing against strong teams along the Hudson River and have yet to lose this season, with Mrs Adolph Birkenmeyer tallying the wins.
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Wappingers Falls
United States
Dutchess County
Hundsen
Adolph Birkenmeyer
High Street
Charles Birkenmeyer
John Wirkenmeyer
Joseph Birkenmeyer
Oscar Birkenmeyer
Albert Birkenmeyer
Hugh Birkenmeyer
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