Prettyest Play on an Eastern Gridiron Described
An attempted Michigan Harvard trick play drew wild cheers before a Harvard miscue. Splawn and Maulbetsch misfired as Michigan ends collided, then fell to Harvard tacklers. The play failed by luck, described as the season’s prettiest. Johnny Maulbetsch hailed as West’s greatest halfback since Willie Heston. Manly noted for low stagger and hard hits.
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Michigan
Harvard
Splawn
Maulbetsch
Crimson Warriors
Johnny Maulbetach
Willie Heston
Manly
Ann Arbor High
Billiard Sport Rise With Youthful Talent and Reform
Billiards is praised for steady nerve and clear aim, offering high pay to professionals. The sport attracts a younger crowd, with champions like Willie Hoppe leading a shift from past disapproval to widespread church and home support by teaching temperance and discipline through the game.
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Pressere
Willie Hoppe
America May Secure 1916 Olympic Games
Baron Pierre de Coubertin, head of the IOC, says if Europe cannot host in 1916 the games may be postponed to 1920 or held in America. He notes the war will briefly affect French sport but may spur long term physical training. stars like Jean Bouin have fallen.
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United States
Baron Pierre Fe Coubertin
International Committee
Europe
America
Baron de Coubertin
France
Jean Bouin
Boxing Gloves for English Soldiers Urged by London Magazine
Boxing, a London magazine, asks for 1 000 donated boxing gloves for English soldiers at Aldershot amid war drills. Editors argue gloves improve speed and morale, noting 130 000 soldiers training and plans for 200 000 more, with firms offering gloves at cost.
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Aldershot
Boxing
London
Christian Missionary Plea From Mecca and Conversion Pressures
A Meccan Mohammedan appeals for a Christian missionary to reach the Moslem stronghold. Egyptian Muslim converts face bribery offers of government posts with high salaries to renounce Christ. Khutbas in Christian tracts are being translated into Russian and other languages for distribution among Muslims who do not understand Arabic.
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Mecca
Holy of Holies
Egypt
Building Up Good Beef Breed Through Selective Breeding
A guide by J L Tormet on creating better cattle herds through purebred sires and careful mating. Emphasizes selecting good feeders, using Shorthorn Hereford Aberdeen Angus and related beef breeds, and grading to improve type and quality across generations.
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J. Ll. Tormet
Aberdeen
Clipping Work Teams Proves Useful for Spring Readiness
Farmers favor clipping horses in winter to remove thick coats before spring work. Clipped horses stay warmer when moving, sweat less, and are easier to groom and keep clean. Keep them moving and blanketed in storms, and use less grain to maintain condition.
Make Stables Wind Tight Before Winter
Farm buildings that house stock should be wind tight before winter. Protect against drafts while allowing good ventilation. South facing openings may remain open for airflow, but the windward sides should be tight to reduce cold drafts.
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Johnny Maulbetech
Whitby Abbey
Abbey of
Whitby
St. Hilda
Germany
Prince Frederick William
Lafayette
New York Society
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