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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1911
Page
6
In a New York Tribune analysis the Harvard Yale game is judged unsatisfactory due to rule changes that favor defense and rare offensive scores. The piece argues reducing the 10 yard requirement or shortening downs would restore balance, noting Princeton’s wins over Harvard and Yale with minimal attacking power.
Devils Lake fans view the Tuesday night sale of the old ball park by Stollar Investment Co as a first step toward a four club Great Northern league. Charles Stollar, backing a stronger 1912 season, says a league may be discussed with Fargo Grand Forks Devils Lake and Minot.
Greenwood says the city will be the center for sports this summer. A mammoth motor speedway is planned for the lake in the spring. If fans want a city park, Mr. Stotlar will try to keep some events near the business district.
In Richmond four days of highway talks drew motorists officials and engineers. President Taft called good roads a national asset. Hugh Chalmers of Detroit urged expanding road networks to benefit all users, especially farmers. Major Richard Sylvester praised New York traffic rules influencing other cities.
The Cadillac survey of owners reveals motives behind auto purchases. Major reasons include expected reliability and low repair costs at 26 percent, prior experience with 21 percent, reliability and durability at 14 percent, and general economy at 9 percent. Other factors cited include user recommendations, maker reputation, fuel economy, comfort, and performance. Buyers evaluate multiple traits rather than a single dominant feature.
The Vanderbilt Cup race notes the sixteenth anniversary of the first American auto competition, the 1895 Chicago horseless carriage contest. Duryea motor wagon won the 54 mile course in 10 hours 23 minutes earning 2000 dollars and a gold medal. second placed an H Muelled motorcycle finished 1 hour 5 minutes back.
A brief line notes an unnamed cyclist nicknamed electrobat bypassing the race and opting for a fifteen mile spin instead, signaling a low effort approach rather than competitive action.
Prof Cooley awarded medals to students of the State Normal Industrial school for top places in a Sharp Shooting contest. Arthur Lawhead won first with 108 of 125, Leonard Meachen earned second with 100. The NIC quintet will face Lisbon High on December 15 in Ellendale.
The athletic association of Devil Lake High School will postpone the Christmas holidays supper until after the break. Publicity committee members indicated the event will include those who organized it and details are to be announced.
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