Football coaches receive larger salaries than professors
A late 19th or early 20th century critique notes football coaches earning far more than faculty, with Harvard’s Reid paid about 100 a day during season and Yost at Michigan earning around 1,760 for the year. The piece lists figures from Minnesota, Northwestern, Chicago, and other schools, arguing coaching costs swell as the sport grows in popularity.
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Reid
Harvard
Michigan
Wisconsin
Northwestern
Minnesota
Yale
Princeton
Billy” Reid
Sears
Yale Victors Bat Caused the Offer To Be Maar
Yost
New Haven
Willams
University of Minnesota
Phil King
Marion
Wis
McCormick
University of Chicago A. A
Stinets
Polo Drives Indians Split Fort Wayne Twin Bill
Polo drives the Indians through two games in Fort Wayne on Monday with an afternoon and night contest. The teams are expected to split. Saturday’s Kokomo game vs Danvite went to the Wildeats 6 to 5. Danville’s Lyons defense limited McGlivray and Campbell. Marion beat Lafayette 6 to 1 at Marion Saturday night as Lewis scored three quick times in the final period to seal the win for the Wweamores.
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Fort Wayne
Kokomo
Danvite
Wildeats
Lyons
Danville Gushers
McGlivray
Campbell
Marion
Lafayette
Gams
Lewis
Wweamores
Plan to Erect Guide Posts for Tourist Road Safety
Officials propose warning signs and danger signals to cut tourist accidents in the United States and Canada. Narrow winding highways with deep ditches and ruts require warning boards. Pensylvanian and central New York stations have contracts for signs to be placed ahead of the next busy season.
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United States
Canadas
Matey
Ratilrmud
Pittsburg
Alml de
Tayleuge
New York
Bates
Coach Huff Seeks Safer Football Fields Plan
Special to the Sam from Vrba na Mi Bee reports University of Illinois Director Geo. Hot argues field material influences injuries. He notes muddy or hard fields increase falls and injuries and suggests testing softer mixes such as straw with sand, cork if affordable, and small trials on a controlled field next fall to reduce harm while preserving speed and play.
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Sam
Vrbana
Mi. Bee
Geo. Hot
University of Nlinois
Hart Grounds
Frimy
Marshall
Chicago
Not a Modern Game Cocoanut Used for Ball
A playful historical piece muses on ancient ball games using a cocoanut and gorilla players. It imagines primal play by Myron Townsend era and queries how modern college athletes would fare against ape strength and agility in a humorous speculative reflection.
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Monkey
Man
Myron W.townsend
Jageled
Gernicher
Tieture
Adam
Pat
Collegians Debate Prospects After Fizzle in Pro Path
In a British era college debate, coaches and players discuss why many top athletes skip professional careers after graduation. They argue money, education, and family wealth influence choices, noting Yale and Harvard retain limited athletic pipeline.
Indians Fall to Fort Wayne at the Auditorium
The Indians lost 3 to Fort Wayne, failing to show their usual speed. Hart and Higgins struggled while the home defense faltered. Fort Wayne led by Leyden who scored five of six, with Canavan, McGrath and Sutton strong. Jason sat out nursing injuries, Lincoln replacing him.
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Hart
Higgins
Harper
Carrigan
Fort Wayne
Jason
Lincoln
Leyden
Canavan
McGrath
Sutton
Maj Miller Denies Affair Linking To Fitzsimmonses
Special to the Franklin correspondent reports Maj Chas Joseph Sitley Miller of the Pennsylvania National Guard arrived in Franklin from New York City for Christmas and vehemently denied a rumor that he eloped with Jolla May Gifford Fitzsimmons wife of the pugular. He called the tale infernal and vowed to clear his name, noting Fitzsimmons does not scare him and promising action if the man persists.
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Franklin
Chas Joseph Sitley Miller
Pennsylvania National Guard
New York City
Jolla May Gifford Fitzsimmons
Pugular
Fitzsimmona
Fitzsimmons
Fetter
Hin
Maj. Maker
Fitzsimmons Aims To Recover Diamonds From Woman
Special to the San Francisco Chronicle reports retired boxer Robert Fitzsimmons declaring he will pursue a woman who wore an Irish crowshay lace dress made in Paris costing 3,000 to reclaim a set of diamonds. He vows to chase her wherever she may be to retrieve the jewelry.
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San Francisco
Cal
Robert Fitzsimmons
Paris
Bob
Sports miscellany and racing notes from the era
Old Father Time defeats Bob Fitzsimmons while O'Brien falls short. Cy Seymour plans weeks at West Baden then Albany visit before southern travel. Willie Lewis journeys coastward to train for a bout with Willie Fitzgerald after Detroit match. Mack plans 30-man Montgomery trip for practice. Athletics roster unsettled. Nelson Britt McGovern clash for publicity amid exhibition aims. Harvard postpones football rules meeting. St Paul to supply farm team for St Louis Americans. Transfers include Frick Van Yandi Roth Morgan among others. Phyle signs with Harrisburg after Ohio Works season. A Frenchman touts 25 mph auto skates. Britain leads in vehicles registered vs France. UK totals for cars and cycles far exceed France.
Theater Ticket Appeals Challenge City Ruling
An appeal was taken from Judge Carter’s ruling in the English opera house case as the city seeks to prevent sale of tickets at an alley entrance to the theater Saturday. Judgment favored theater management and the appeal moves to the supreme court.
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Maianapons
Carter
Free Trips to Indianapolis Offer Delivers Rail Fares Refund
Indianapolis shops lure out of town customers with refunds of railroad fare. Members of the Retail Merchants Association offer to reimburse travel costs for purchases meeting established spending roles, extending the deal to adjacent districts.
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Indianapolis
The
Retail Merchants’ Association
Merchants’ Association of Indianapolis
Merchants’ Association
Washington St
Columbia National Bank
Local Stores Offer Wide Range of Wear and Furnishings
A period advertisement lists many shops and firms selling dry goods clothing and millinery for men and women, including outfits, pianos, books, furniture, hardware, cutlery, and house furnishings. Notable names appear such as Bliss Swain Co and Saks Co among others.
Findings on Graft Charges at Butler College
A university committee reports no pay for Butler College players but confirms graft allegations. It recommends abandoning all intercollegiate contests and promoting broader college athletic activity to benefit more students. The findings cite outside influence funding and imply similar systems at other state schools.
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Tutter College
Heintz
Elar
Butler
Aindenia
Mhem
Beard
Tof
van Wis Irae
Coash Wingard
Tais
Central Polo League Rivalries Highlight Night Schedule
In night action Kokomo hosts Marion while Indianapolis plays Fort Wayne and Lafayette meets Ville Anderson Logansport. Musicians Roy L Burtch of Wulschner Stewart Music marries Harriet M Mostmer, organist, Monday afternoon at the Belden home. Burtch, known singer and composer, is featured in the social notice.
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Marion
Kokomo
Indianapolia
Fort Wayne
Lafayette
Ville Anderson
Logansport
Indianapella
Fort Waganville
Anderson
Roy L. Burtch
Wulschner-Stewart Music Company
Mise
Harriet M. Mostmer
Our City
Belden
Edwin
Hosmer
Mr. Buttch
Miss Bowen Under Arrest In Embezzlement Case
Oakland December 25 Special to The Sam Lulu Bowen a clerk in a postoffice substation is under arrest charged with embezzlement. Her shortage is reported at seven thousand dollars. She is the daughter of Mrs Mary F Bowen and resides with her mother in Fashionable district.
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Oakland
Cal
Misa Lulu Bowen
Postoffice
Misa Bowen
Mary F. Bowen
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Heston
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Carl Willams
University of Pennsylvania
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Agi
Polo
American Motor League
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Monkey Tribe
Leni
Mieducand
Syere
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Harevara
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Warner
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Maj. Miller
Mrs. Pitzsimmons
Fitz
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O'Brien
Cy Seymour
West Baden
Al-bany
Willie Lewis
Joe Wolcott
Detroit
Willie Fitzgerald
Copnie Mack
Montgomery
Alm
Mack
Athletics
Battling Nelson
Jimmy Britt
Terry McGovern
Thackeray
Manus O'Malaghan
Samn
Philadelphia
St. Paul
St. Louis Ampericans
Lida
Frick
van Yandi
Catener Roth
Morgan
Billy Phyle
Ise
Ohio Works
Harrisburg
Tri-State Hietane
Phyle
Great Britain
France
England
Ireland
Scotland
Wales
United Kingdom
Appeals Tiiket Carr
II. Ayres & Co
Gerrit A. Archibald
D. H. Baldwin & Co
Bliss, Swain &Co
the Progress
the Bobbs-Merrill Co
Charles L. Hartmann
Lilly & Stalnaker
George J. Marott
People’s Outfitting Co
Rink
Oountess
Vonnegut Hardware Co
H.P. Wasson & Co
W. H. Messenger
C. Z. Coffin
E. Washington St
Central Polo League
Patcareren
Wayne
Putis
Danville
Marlon Fras
Iti Logansport
Jaluyette
Miss Bowen
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