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Newspaper
Franklin
Location
Franklin, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1915
Page
2
The Franklin College weekly notes celebrate loyalty to the football squad after a DePauw game setback. Readers applaud Franklin’s fair play and college spirit, and look ahead to the Butler visit with a large delegation. The article also reports on a YWCA meeting, Geneva reflections, and a playful class rumor about buttered freshies.
Franklin meets DePauw in a hard fought game with Nelp making most gains for the Baptists, Pence scoring for DePauw, and Leitner standout at end. Coaches note strong line play, improvements needed, and a next match against Butler on Goodell field upcoming.
The record shows DePauw versus Franklin with a 12 minute period structure. Touchdown by Pence for DePauw and two point safety by Foote for Franklin. Officials listed as Umpire Jones Referee Davis Head linesman Wilder. Substitutions include Adams, Cushman, House for DePauw and Klyver, Hogard for Franklin.
Franklin College offers an unusually varied physical culture program for women led by Miss Florence Sayre. Freshmen and sophomores must take physical culture with options in swimming or gymnasium. Indoor basketball, baseball, tennis, and volleyball will follow, with a basketball tournament later, as men’s football reduces class sizes. Waneta Deer visited Crawfordsville for the weekend.
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