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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1908

Page

12

Yale Beats West Point In Narrow Gridiron Battle

Yale wins 6 to 0 at West Point as Coy scores the decisive touchdown after a costly Cadet penalty. Yale relies on traditional ground play while West Point’s only notable advance comes with a disputed onside kick and a blocked pass. Ten thousand spectators witness Yale’s victory and injuries limit substitutions.

Yale West Point Coy Dean Goebel Nadle Burch Cooney Hobbs Logan New Haven Chamberlain Kilpatrick Lilley Andrus Biddle Brown Pan Aehés Eesesseresnnes Greble Edeweves Okeson W. Sanford Godcharles Williams

Harvard Defeats Springfield Training School 44 to 0

Harvard dominates Springfield Training School scoring 44 points to nil. White scores four touchdowns while Corbett Kennard and Kennard add others and field goals, with referees and umpires listed.

Harvard Springfield Crowley-Citting C.eeesesees Howard “Withington L.T Ccesseeees Martin Burr Eer Wave Eboskdisee Delehanty Nourse-Hadden Seve Leslie Smith Kennard White Corbett Surr Thompson Georgetown Vail Pennsylvania Whiting Cornell Brown

Penn Dominates Brown 72 0 in Season Opener

In Philadelphia on Franklin Field the University of Pennsylvania defeated Brown 72 to 0 in the opener. Penn scored twice in the first ten minutes and added points as substitutes played in the second half. Key names include Manler Sommers Meyre Hollenback Favorite Beytee and Scarlett with referees from Yale Princeton and Lafayette noted.

Pennsylvania Brown Philadelphia Franklin Eld University of Pennsylvania Blue Red Manler-Sommers-Meyre

Vanderbilt Beats Clemson 41 to ? in Nashville tilt

In thirty five minutes of play Vanderbilt piled up a 41 to score over Clemson College at home. Vanderbilt proved heavy and fast, gaining around the ends and through the line. Captain Blake starred with standout work, the feature of the game.

Nashville Tenn Vanderbilt Clemson College Blake

Michigan Beats Notre Dame 12 to 6 in Ann Arbor

Michigan defeats Notre Dame 12 to 6 with two first half field goals and one late score. Notre Dame unable to cross for a TD.

Michigan Notre Dame Ann Arbor Mich

Notre Dame and Michigan clash with tough defense

The Michigan squad showed erratic play while Notre Dame backs pierced the line and ends with ease at times. Indiana players fought hard, Schultz missed a crucial exam keeping him out, and Edwards sustained a serious injury in the second half. Minnesota and Nebraska battled to a 0 0 tie on Northrop field, with Nebraska stout on goal line stands and Minnesota failing to convert from inside the five.

Notre Dame Yost Minneapolis Nebraska Minnesota Northrop Field

Chicago Defeats Illinois 11 to 6 in Tough Heat

In Marshall Field Chicago beats Illinois 11 6 as heat hinders both teams. Pettigrew Sinnock and Railsback shine with Railsback punt as key to Chicago victory. Steffen struggles while Illinois line holds, Shammer and Pettigrew score touchdowns and Shammer adds a field goal.

Marshall FL Chicago Illinois Stagg Pettigrew Sinnock Railsback Steffen Purdue Indiana Ilinois Shommer l Hoffman l Elliott Lg Badenoch c Ehrhorn R.g Kelley R.t Page Re Steffen G.b Iddings

Varsity Coops Top St Xavier 6 to 0 in Tough Call

The Varsity Coops defeated St Xavier 6 to 0 on the Varsity field after a hard fought afternoon clash. Connor scored the lone touchdown and S Plueddeman acted as captain as green backs filled the line. Referee Welch and Umpire Clancy earned praise for control and fair play.

Varsity Coops St. Xavier Coons S Plueddeman Coops Connor Welch Clancy

Bartlett Defeats Erlanger 15 to 0 in Fast Football Showdown

Bartlett outplayed Erlanger with a 15 to 0 victory. Bartlett scored early and added two first half touchdowns and one in the second half. Strong line play and skilled running dominated the game as Erlanger struggled to breach Bartlett's line.

Bartlett Erlanger Rye Whamen Scallon Striker F. B Woellner R. H Baurittell R. E Fiinkoess Schofield 1. E Connor R. T Weimer Draper R. G Carter 1. H Kramer Full Slater R. H. Beutler Shearer E. Taylor 1. T Moxie Buckner R. Victor EB. Victor

City clubs clash as Cincinnati meets Walnut Hills A C at League Park

A big football game set for League Park tomorrow pits Cincinnati against Walnut Hills A C with both teams boasting strong lineups. The Gyms, aiming to redeem last week’s five point setback to Stumps Tigers, prepare for a tough test against Indiana champions Abash A A who beat Rose Polytechnic and Depauw. The kickoff is at 3 30 p m and officials include Referee Sebastiant Anspaugh Field judge Lavery and head linesman Freddy Flach.

League Park Cincinnati Walnut Hills Sharp Na Bos Lee Hills Wal Schaat Cheerington Ree Aeo eellyOidiges Marty Nb secoGh Cacevarehtaeanys Miller van-Brokes Esseee Barry Hetlich Ecedavenges Ceccaw meOreseceeeesseets Alten Boehm-Barton Burman-Barnes EL Bisctscossssads Jogadh Sebastiant Eaaie Anspaugh Lavery Freddy Flach Abash A. A Indiana Rose Polytechnic Depauw

Gym and Thistles Open Season Clash at East End Gym

Tomorrow afternoon the Gym and Thistles meet at East End Gym grounds at 2 45 in a eagerly awaited season opener. Both sides boast strong lineups with key players including captain Jackson and captain Wood leading the forwards and backs. The anticipated contest promises fast play and competitive spirit.

East End Gym Thistles Aden Graydon Sachs Balecom Badinger Ruff Atwater Judkins Smyth van Vossen Jackson McIntyre Beveridge Kane Hoskins Brown Nettleton Lander Grieve Campbell Wood Morrison

Ohio Wesleyan Upsets Wooster 22 to 6 in Delaware

Ohio Wesleyan shocked Wooster with a 22 to 6 victory in Delaware. The battlers opened the Midwest grid season with a decisive win as Ohio Wesleyan dominated both lines and stopped Wooster’s offense.

Vernondales vs Dayton Tigers gridiron clash on Hewitt avenue

Undefeated Vernondales brings a 25th four season game record with 309 points and 0 against, facing Dayton Kentucky Tigers on Hewitt avenue grounds at 8 p.m. The Vernondales lineup mirrors its four year start with players Blockson Thompson Le Waiton St Clauss l.g. Wramplemeir e.g. Levy rg Strauss r.t Myers and W. Strauss r.e Wise q.b Singer Lh.b Buchanan Kr fbrink f.b McLaughlin r.h.b and Captain. Also today at Covington Ball Park Admiral A C meets All-Collegians in a marquee morning game with Admiral players listed for 8:30 a.m. kickoff and open dates for 115-120 pound teams.

Hewitt Avenue Vernondales Dayton Clauss L.g Wramplemeir E.g Levy Rg Strauss R.t Myers and W. Strauss Wise Q.b Singer Lh.b Buchanan Fbrink F.b McLaughlin R.h.b Covington E. Brady Tombragel Kelly Stellenkamp Was Admirals

Latonia Opens 175 Gates Tomorrow at Track

Latonia readies for opening day as 175 stables, including Mose Goldblatt and Neff, bring horses from Louisville and Hamilton Ont. Jockey Powers may miss the meeting amid a brewing clash with the Racing Commission over mutuels and betting rules.

Latonia Racing Commission Mutuels Louisville Hamilton Mose Goldblatt John Hall Andy Gorey Charlie Patterson Pat Kernell Neff Redmoon Ont Fizer Ben Vincent Jim Arthur Jim Berger J. C. Cahm

Belmont Victories Crown Agent in Steeplechase Finish

Belmont Park witnessed a dramatic finish as Agent edged Matt Gumberts by a length in the Tenth Championship Steeplechase. Master Robert easily defeated Fair Play in the Wh?ite Plains Handicap, with 6,000 to 8,000 spectators watching a fast day of racing.

Belmont N. Y Matt Gumberts Belmont Park Robert Fair Play Animus Ibs Sumter Juggler Cullen Milford McCarthy Cary Miss Crawford S. H. Harris Killiecrankie Beauclee Agent Kelleher Mark Gumberts Henderson Malacca McKinney Denier Coligny Ironsides Bats Sanctus Statesman Gilbert Arondack Yorke Trance Wise Maron Footpad Connaught Ranger Killreen Waponaca Golden Legend Sententious Mister Robert J. Lee Brother Jonathan Sweet Frank Gillalgo East River Racqfet Putgada Shreve Green Hill Norbit Fielder Chaplet Enticing Inheritance Minal Frances Ray Bonnie Kelso

Draft assignments announced by Secretary Farrelly

The American Association draft selections were announced from Auburn New York with teams listed. Kansas City picks include Brennan from Springfield Missouri Bowles and Wooley from Oklahoma Love. Louisville receives Wichita Packard and Springfield Kunkle from Independence Deconia. Toledo lists Umseh Holmquist from Ww 4 Cheek. Columbus drafts McKeesport willer from Lai Ohio Nock and Carter. Indianapolis includes Waterbury O Rourke.

Auburn N. Y American Association John Farrell Kansas City Springfield Brennan Topeka Bowles Wooley Oklahoma Love Louisville Wichita Packard Kunkle Independence Deconia Toledo Umseh Holmquist Cheek Columbus McKeesport Willer Lai Nock and Carter

Famous horses chipped aboard for England and France voyage

Eighty thoroughbreds from the Keene Whitney Belmont stables sail on the Minnehaha to England and France for next season. Notable consignments include Colin Ballot Suffragette Delirium and Diana Ken, with Priscilla and Antaeus from Belmont. Duryea and Hitchcock send additional horses for French racing and breeding.

New York James R. Keene Harry Payne Whitney Augustus Belmont Atlantic Transport Line Minnehaha England France Colin Ballot Suffragette Selectman Amba Melisande Wedding Bells Hsperanto Whitney U Ip Stamina Delirium Diana Ken Perseus Bobbin Hillside Field Daisy Priscillan Antaeus August Belmont Mr. Belmont Fair Play H. B. Duryea Ben Ban Mr. Duryea Thomas Hitchcock, Jr

Reelfoot Dominates Unfinished 2:19 Race at Lexington

In Lexington on October 17 Reelfoot won the unfinished 2:19 pacing heat, taking both heats after William G. led the first but yielded early. Spanish Queen prevailed in the 2:19 trotting, with Loyal and others finishing as the field. The program also included 2:14 pacing won by Miss Adbell and 2:25 trot where Royal Penn led before breaking.

Lexington Reelfoot Wiliam G Sil Dround Miss Adbell Mary Laidley Royal Penn Winnin Bonnie Veto, Jr Levy Sikes Decorator, Jr Flora Bell Keating Tee Elesis Alatus Gmimramey Dewren Milton S., Jr C. G Milton Cox Cc.s.se William C Br. G Murphy the Dude Newtown Greville Marvin William M.b. G Norval Haywood Caperid Sens Elmwood Strongwood Pilot Medium Snyder Shamrock B. H Chamois William Wallace Loomis William McDowell Minnie Bennett Ashland _ Wilkes Mona W Owngs St. Peter, Br Courier Hattie Howe C. Davis Ae Bos Baneos B. m Macey Kate Ham Comitsr Ockndene Cisactns Dettbincines Loyal Bor al—Traitress Geers Nancy Boyce Blk. m Allerton Miramosa Margrave Annie Nutwood Venyon Creereeee Auso Cricce TG Bie Inc Dessabre Sphanetass Happy F Gr. m Happy J Maud Merrick Sesvereoseses Pista Wee Boas Adbell Luzelle Pegasus Bertram (Hedrick Eucuks Nettie Marie Flying Cloud Pender

Trap Shooters League Sees Growth and Busy Schedule Ahead

The Trap Shooters League reports strong growth with new clubs joining. Next schedule may include eight to twelve clubs, up from six, with Cincinnati Gun Club leading in two races. Upcoming matches list Lebanon at Cincinnati Gun Club, Northern Kentucky at Hyde Park, Here He Goes at Highland, plus five man and two man events and records shows Cincinnati's teams dominating.

Beyood Cincinnati Lebanon Kentucky Hyde Park Highland Ladohor Seetediasdecess Seapodsheet Ae Sieky Ch Hasaedee Sore Northern Kentucky Hee Bs Hiomnregitamantas

Griffith Rumor to Manage Reds Persists Amid Denials

Rumor that Clark Griffith will manage the Cincinnati Reds next season continues despite repeated denials from President Herrmann and Griffith. Griffith’s recent inquiries about Cincinnati and comments during the World Series fuel speculation, though officials say no deal has been struck. The piece also notes Detroit’s attendance struggles and compares the leagues’ drawing power.

Clark Griffith Cincinnati Reds Herrmann Griffith Theworld Reds Cincinnati Chicago Mr. Herrmann

Lebanon and Cincinnati Tie, Lebanon Wins One Event

Good crowds backed a team match in the league series as Lebanon defeats Cincinnati in one event and ties two others out of five. Final scores not listed.

Lebanon Cincinnati

English player wins Hamilton Grange lawn tennis final

Miss Clare Cassell, an English expert, won the Hamilton Grange tournament final yesterday over Miss Marie Wagner in two straight sets 6-4 10-8. The victory ties a record for consecutive wins previously matched by Miss May.

New York Clare Cassell Hamilton Grange Yestern Marie Wagner Eekational Medi R Shasspion

Alabama Downs Cincinnati 16 to 0 in Football Test

At Birmingham fairgrounds on Oct 17 the University of Alabama defeated Cincinnati 16–0 in front of about 6000. Burks scored two touchdowns despite a sprained wrist and the late game features a field goal and a strong running finish. Hood suffered a broken collar bone and Schafer was injured near the end as Alabama used straight football and trick formations to beat Cincinnati.

West Point N. Y Yale Coy Dean Johnston Carberry Commercial Tribune Birmingham Ala University of Alabama University of Cincinnati Burks Alabama Cincinnati Dixie Pollard Pratt Beall Ohio Hood Hyndman Schafer Dubray Abrahams Fineman Clinton Edbert Ralph Snott Cincinhatl oWatson

Queen City meet at Carthage track yields mixed results

Yesterday afternoon the Queen City meet at Carthage saw many spectators and ladies in attendance. Norine owned by Samuel Woodine won the 2:30 trot, Bertha B. owned by Cap Bell won the 2:25 pace, with Jimmie R. second and Lucy third. Lulu won the special matched race in easy fashion, and Mrs H B Bell won the ladies race with Miss Louisa Funk second. The 2:20 trot was canceled for insufficient entries.

Queen City Carthage Norine Samuel Woodine Bertha B Cap Bell Jimmie R Lucy Lulu H. B. Bell Louisa Funk J. Koenig B. m Aareen G Samuel Wooding George Mur Brook Bertha Typon Riedy Bik Prank le Sourd Dale B. m. CW. Andrews Baron Wood B. G A. Faust

President Aims to Appoint Melvin Shephard Customs Inspector

New York Oct 17 President Roosevelt may appoint Melvin W Shephard to a night inspector post in the U S Customs Service at Philadelphia avoiding Civil Service exams. The Irish American Athletic Club star, Olympic hero, holds Olympic 800 and 1500 records and has led American middle distance performances for years.

Melvin Shephard New York Mealvin W Shephard Shephard Quaker City London America Kilpatrick Travers Island

Yorks Juniors to Clash With Welson A Club This Afternoon

Local sports slate lists a 2 o'clock junior clash between the Yorks Juniors and Welson A Club. A main event pitting Avondales against Wiedemanns follows at 2 45 p.m. with entrance at regular price as Wiedemann Park hosts three attractions.

Yorks East End Welson A Queen City Automobile Company Emma Hohnstedt Col Hill Wiedemann Park Avondales Wiedemanns Cincinnati Admirals Whittakers Golan Ghee

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