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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1908
Page
2
Harvard looms for the title after a dramatic game day where Dartmouth and Princeton battled. Key moments include Princeton’s early pressure, Dartmouth touchdowns by Schildmiller and Jankhart converts, and a hard fought duel with Princeton’s defense. Princeton led 6 4 at half, with Dartmouth scoring again to seal a late win chance.
Harvard overwhelms the Carlisle Indians at Cambridge Mass scoring three touchdowns with Corbett Leslie and White carrying the ball for scores and McKay adding a conversion. The Crimson defense stifled Carlisle, held them to no points, while Kennard was ejected for rough play.
New Haven, Nov 1 Brown and Yale played a hard fought football game ending 10 to 10. Brown outplayed Yale in most phases though Yale had two scoring drives and Brown’s miscues near Yale’s goal line kept the game close. Key moments included Brown scoring early, Yale replying with two touchdowns, and a late Brown run ruled back for holding.
Philadelphia November 7 The University of Pennsylvania overwhelmed Lafayette 24 to 4 in an easy win. Penn opened with a dominant drive, Hollenbeck scoring a touchdown, then adding two more in the first half. In the second half the Quakers relied on the running game and forward passes to seal the victory.
November 7 Utah dominated Wyoming with a 75 to 0 win at Cummings Field. Captain Convill led the Utes, delivering constant gains as Utah players demonstrated a new football style. Substitutes saw extensive action to showcase varsity depth.
California defeated Nevada 11 to 0 as the Cal varsity rugby team dominated with two first half tries and a second half score. Nevada showed spirited defense late, nearly breaking through on a sharp passing play, while standout Mahoney of Racine seeks a middleweight bout with Edie McGoorty.
John Z. Eisele of the New York Athletic Club won the national 19 mile AAU championship at Celtic Park Long Island City in 6 minutes 16 1 5 seconds. Bailey, Bong of Irish American, Lee of Boston finished behind. 15 men finished within the 89 minute limit.
Chicago and Cincinnati reports center on Frank Chance and Charles Murphy contract talks. Murphy defends the deal as fair and notes Chance’s pennant and world championship justify pay. Cincinnati fans dismiss rumors, insisting Chance stays with Chicago and cannot be pried away.
New York news reports World chess champion Dr. Emanuel Lasker plans a world tour starting in South Africa. He will play Bruno Siegholm, the South African champion, who formerly resided in New York and now lives in Johannesburg.
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