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Newspaper
Franklin
Location
Franklin, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1912
Page
2
Struck out: By Nason 12, by Campbell 9. Based on balls: By Rason 2, by Campbell 1. Two base hits Hague and Brown.
The Webster Literary Society presents a May 17 1912 programme featuring impromptu readings by Serena Mathis Norma Allen and Glenna Griffith. It includes longfellow and whittier selections, music by Easterday and Canine, a parody on Miles Standish, a ten years hence piece, and a debate on whether the intellect of women is superior with Agnes Cobb Nerina Chamberlain leading the affirmative.
A Franklin College appeal urges alumni to visit during Commencement Week. It touts Alumni Day and a Home Coming as a chance to see the New College Library Dormitory Gymnasium and meet faculty. The piece notes about 200 alumni attended last year and aims for 400 this year.
Batter College tennis team led by Baker and Richardson defeated Baptists by wins in singles and doubles. Baker beat Cockrell 7-5 6-2, Richardson beat Whitcomb 4-6 6-3 6-2, Baker and Richardson won doubles 1-6 6-2 6-3. Richardson also beat Cockrell 7-5 6-3 and Baker defeated Whitcomb 6-0 6-4.
Notice from Franklin College Indiana confirms Rhodes Scholarship Qualifying Examination dates in 1912. The exams will be held in Indianapolis on Tuesday October 5 and Wednesday October 16 under the supervision of President B. A. Hanley.
The team will travel to Verre Hause on Friday to face Indiana State Normal. On Saturday the Blue and Gold visit Greencastle to meet DePauw University in baseball.
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