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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1908
Page
3
Syme at Princeton, N J November 1. Dewitt surpasses expectations with a superb kicking year. His power anchors the offense and long drop kicks push opponents back, keeping the ball from entering within forty three yards of the goal.
The Army eleven under Captain Farnsworth, a six footer, leads a strong advance by West Pointers. The team’s rapid progress shifts national opinion, as major universities see them as capable victors rather than mere practice opponents.
Georgetown leads with 121 points this season as 18 players make up a West Point bound Chicago squad. Princeton scores heavily against Brown and welcomes back Barney and Foulk from injuries. Harvard Yale and Princeton seek Quarterback Dillon services from Andover. Hogan Kinney Rafferty Shevila of Yale are noted as strong, Chicago defense praised but Maroon attack below par. New Yale coaches Banford Adee Chadwick Fly prepare for New Haven games. Yale fresh men historically lose to Harvard. Yale looks to gain edge.
Ivptaxarouis Isp April 29 1802. Claude L Hendricks of 1612 East 19th Street confesses a long battle with swelling in limbs and bed confinement. After three doctors and useless treatments he found relief with Kilner Swamp Root, walking again and experiencing full recovery. He endorses the product and invites questions about his case.
A vintage advertisement extols Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a universal kidney remedy. It links kidney health to overall bodily function, cites symptoms, usage, and hospital endorsements, and includes a reader testimonial praising recovery and a self-assigned nickname for the benefactor.
J W Riley of 1317 E Eleventh St Indianapolis endorses Swamp-Root as an effective remedy for kidney liver and bladder troubles after seventeen years of suffering and work stress. He testifies it relieved his conditions and urges others with similar symptoms to try it for relief.
Editorial notice offers a free sample bottle of Swamp-Root to readers who send their name and address to Dr Kilmer & Co at Binghamton New York. It claims many doctors failed to cure kidney and liver complaints and notes widespread testimonials from cured individuals. Regular bottles priced fifty cents and one dollar are available at drug stores, with a reminder to include the word Swamp-Root on the package.
A Princeton eleven, noted for stout backs and strong ground gainers, aims to field two backs capable of muffless punts. The coach intends radical lineup changes to yield the best combination for Yale. Meanwhile, baseball in 1804 hints at the season’s approach with teams arranging spring practice locations in New Orleans and California for the Giants and other clubs.
A garbled baseball notes collage lists Yalerier Drill from Washington replacing William Phyle as Memphis manager, Gessler a former Detroit outfielder batting in Baltimore, Glade a St Joseph minor league pitcher penciled for St Louis, and Ralph Orthwein to be replaced by Robert Hedges as St Louis Americans president with Sydney Mercer becoming secretary. Harry McCormick injured, Jimmy Collins terms with former players, andEmoot of St Louis Nationals seeking his release. Boston clubs warn no winter advance payments. Schmidt and Jones wintering in California amid no moves yet.
London clubs seek Tokell vs Neil and Brien vs Sullivan in Philadelphia on November 3. Gans versus mero and Attell rematch talks surface. Promoters woo Jerries over Thooney bout. Mart to face Tryan at 13 pounds. Choynski vs Mart set in Philadelphia. Burdick to debut. Chicago fans expect Mowatt vs Merlen. Johnson mentioned in racial context.
The heavyweight champion will not receive any ring earnings for the next year due to a $400 debt to his manager.
A survey of prizefighters shows many saved money over long careers while a few spent freely. Names like Charley Mitchell Jim Jeffries Tom Sharkey Terry McGovern and Joe Walcott appear with fortunes ranging from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands. The piece notes habits and locations including Brooklyn England Philadelphia and Akron, and mentions other fighters and their estates.
Indiana coach Horne aims to arrange a postseason game with Notre Dame for the crate championship, while a new basketball league forms including Shortridge Manual, Butler, and YMC A. Schedules show Shortridge vs YMC A and Butler in early season, with additional matchups across colleges and clubs.
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