Indiana Has Strength in Backfield
Indiana University showcases a strong backfield, led by key players, as analysts label Gill as the most dangerous opponent in upcoming matchups.
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1910
Page
8
Indiana University showcases a strong backfield, led by key players, as analysts label Gill as the most dangerous opponent in upcoming matchups.
A slate of college football games includes Indiana at Bloomington against Illinois, Purdue at Chicago, Michigan at Notre Dame in South Bend, DePauw versus Butler in Greencastle, and numerous others across Milwaukee, Lawrence, Cambridge, New Haven, Hanover, Princeton, Philadelphia, West Point, Annapolis, Medford, Brunswick, Syracuse, Rochester, and Williamsport. The day features intercity rivalries and regional showdowns across multiple conferences.
The column previews key football games on Saturday. Bloomington hosts a big clash between Sheldon patent and Hail plans machines as Purdue meets Chicago with slim interest. Michigan faces Notre Dame at Ann Arbor while Harvard meets Cornell and Yale plays Brown.
Lafayette Indiana November 4 a special coach attached to the Monon flyer leaves here at 158 pm Friday carrying the Purdue football squad with Coach Harr Assistant Coach Jones Athletic Director Nicol and Trainer Clark to Chicago for a clash with the Maroon eleven at Marshall field Saturday The 29 man squad includes ends Miles French Miller Berg tackles Franks Reese Deardorff Ball guards Shenafield Bowman Ruddie Meaders Romanowltse Dills center Lisher Tayloar and Meeker quarterbacks Fletcher Stockberger fullbacks Hutchinson Carter and others
Atlanta motor racing star Johnny Aitken declares retirement after the deaths of partners Tom Kincade and Al Livingstone within a year. He served as pallbearer at Livingstone's funeral and cites the racing game's dangers as prompting his decision.
Alfred G. Van derbilt, president of the National Horse Show Association, announced after tabulation of nominations that the show opening next week will feature a record entry of 1740. The event, held in New York, marks a high point in participation and showcases top horses and handlers.
Chicago Nov. 4. Charles W. Murphy of the Chicago Cubs denied involvement in the Philadelphia Cincinnati trade talks. He said he had not communicated with Phillies President Horace Fogel since season end and credited Doomn for the Beebe Rowan Paskett and Lobert deal. He also criticized Griffiths and suggested he finished a distant second in this exchange.
In Indianapolis bowling action the Imperials beat the North Sides twice while the Marions defeated the Sportsmen. Scores show multiple players with high games across Marion Alleys and Washington Alleys, reflecting a busy Thursday league schedule.
Butler athletics report final scrimmage before DePauw clash at Greencastle. New players Elvin Daniels Leech and Smith join the lineup, aiming to boost the squad. A thousand Butler supporters plan a special trip. a school rally featured speeches, songs, and yell practice.
DePauw football coach relies on full squad for Saturday's Butler game. Most regulars return, minus Stansell. Hop Overman reenters practice after ankle fracture. Schladerman and Hunt recover from injuries. Mehl shifts to right end and will play in the first half.
Milwaukee November 4. President Charles Havener of the Milwaukee American Association club announced the appointment of Jimmy Barrett as manager to succeed John McCloskey.
Milwaukee boxer Bob Moha pummeled Philadelphia's Young Loughrey for eight rounds then faltered late yet won the bout. Moha battered his opponent, scattering teeth around the ring, as Loughrey repeatedly rallied in the final rounds.
Bloomington notes a severe blow to Indiana as star tackle Claire Hatfield is ruled out with illness and injury. Lindley will start in his place while Indiana eyes a veteran lineup against Illinois in a much anticipated clash.
Champaign dispatch says Capt. Butzer will lead a 24 man Illinois squad to Bloomington for Friday’s battle with Indiana. Despite colds and fatigue, Wham returns at tackle and Woolston is a strong substitute as the team eyes a win over the Hoosiers with at least 1,000 rooters guaranteed by ticket sales.
Notre Dame coach Longman drills the plovers outdoors and then holds signal work indoors as he focuses on shaping the team for the Michigan game. The squad left Friday for Ann Arbor, with many supporters in tow.
Indianapolis light heavyweight Charley Olson headlines his season debut in Chicago at the Empire theater on Friday night. He is slated for a finish bout with Mysterious Waffles. Also on the card Yussiff Hassane meets Willie Schulz, champion of the German navy, in an Onish match.
Atlanta Ga Nov 4 The Atlanta Trophy race over 200 miles tops Friday’s auto meet as Atlanta day crowds expected after a thin Thursday. Joe Dawson set a local track record in the Coca Cola trophy race and Bob Burman staged a late charge after motor trouble. Al Livingstone’s funeral occurred for the 100 mile race starter killed in practice. Event results list Marmon and Lozier wins with F A L and Westcott also placing in several heats.
Director John Moren of Pittsburg public safety refused to permit Joe Clarke of Wilkesbarre and Young Daily of Latrobe to fight after Daily failed to reach in time for medical examination. The permit for Thursday night was canceled and the bout will be rescheduled for Saturday night.
Eddie Collins second baseman of the Athletics wed Miss Yabel Warriet Doane of Clifton Heights Pennsylvania at the bride’s parents home. Rev George H Ferris officiated with Arthur M Lee Jr Columbia College alumnus as witness. About a hundred guests attended including other Athletics teammates.
Heavyweight Jack Johnson said he will sail for France around February 15 to seek bouts in Europe. He hopes to fight in France or England and would consider an offer from Joe Jeannette if a $25,000 purse is arranged.
New York on November 4 reports a bantamweight prospect named Johnny Bally impressed in a tent round bout at Brown's gym. Frankie Burns, the title claimant, won on experience but Bally showed continual danger and potential for a future challenge.
Boston Nov 4 after four hours of sprinting to gain a lap five teams remained tied in the six day bicycle race when racing halted at 2 am. The leaders had covered 902 miles and four laps.
Notre Dame track figures were ruled ineligible prompting headlines about disqualification. The article notes the first to Leland Stanford as a point of reference in the falling standings.
The managing committee banned two Notre Dame track stars Ralph C. Dimmick and George W. Philbrook amid a disputed invitational track meet. Stanford, with 17 points, would likely take honors, while Chicago faced protests over the ruling that erased Notre Dame’s 29 point total.
The Michigan board in control of athletics spent two hours Thursday night trying to resolve the eligibility question concerning Notre Dame players Dimmick Philbrook and Matthews. The board declined to publish a formal result but indicated the matter has been referred to Notre Dame, with the chance of the games now resting with that institution.
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