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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1910
Page
8
Michigan and Minnesota were poised for a hard and even battle at Ann Arbor as Harvard aimed for victory. Both programs face pivotal tests in the late-season stretch.
Indiana faces Purdue in Lafayette while Bertham meets DeFauw in Richmond Yale meets Harvard in New Haven and Michigan battles Minnesota in Ann Arbor Army plays Trinity at West Point Lehigh hosts Lafayette in Easton Bowdoin meets Wesleyan in Portland Michigan Aggies duel Olivet at Olivet Navy faces New York University at Annapolis Oberlin battles Ohio State in Columbus Swarthmore plays Buckner in Swarthmore Syracuse meets Olainois in Syracuse Tufts faces Holy Cross in Boston Wisconsin takes on Chicago in Madison
Weekend slate includes Minnesota at Michigan in a key western clash and Yale at Harvard in New Haven, with Syracuse meeting Illinois for western claims. East betting favors Harvard while Michigan and Minnesota juggle lineups and injuries as Indiana hosts Purdue and Butler faces Miami in Indianapolis Thanksgiving action.
In Bloomington Indiana on Dunn meadow the junior and sophomore girls hockey teams faced off for the season’s ninth game. Juniors were captained by Ruth Edwards Spencer and sophomores by Eloise Traylor Muncie with Miss Bowen refereeing. Timekeepers were Luelle and Wilaford Howe. After the match the teams shift to basketball with interclass contests planned after Christmas vacation.
New York November 18 reports say several sportswriters believe the welterweight champion Pixie Kid failed to perform as a champion in the National club bout with Willie Lewis. Lewis did not shine either, leaving observers to deem the match a weak affair with lemonlike prospects.
Chicago November 18 Manager McGraw of the Giants expresses strong confidence in winning the 1911 pennant. He typically speaks cautiously, but asserts the team has a high likelihood this season.
Nov 18 report states John Fisher, a Kent toe football player, died after sustaining injuries received during a game last week. Authorities investigation continues into the fatal incident.
Yale's crack end John RB Kilpatrick, famed left end, is hailed as a top all around athlete. He has a record of injuries but remains a standout, contributing to the touchdown that beat Princeton and eyeing a strong Harvard game Saturday.
Coach Yost conducts a blackboard lecture and signal practice as Michigan finalizes training for the Minnesota clash. The athletic board undecided on Fullback Thompson's eligibility, while Minnesota rooters bet on the outcome. Alumni from both schools gather in Ann Arbor ahead of the game.
Champaign Illinois team hones kicking and line play after a shortened practice week. Quarterback Seiler receives special attention from Coach Hall to keep his toe in top form as the forwards work on stifling Syracuse's attack.
Next Sunday afternoon the Easterns will face the Southerns in a fierce battle between two 150-pound elevens. Ralph Davis will referee the game, matching out of town success with city dominance in a high stakes clash.
Describes two tactical plays for Harvard football including a delayed pass style run and a wing shift. Details linemen positions, backfield signals, quarterback handoff, and a deception to catch opponents off guard. Mentions Yale usage of shifts to press the long side and swift end runs.
New Haven Nov 18 Yale and Harvard skipped public practice on Friday as New Haven prepares for the season’s big clash. Yale split practices at Meriden and Harvard at Farmington with cross country drills and formation work planned. Yale back Dick Baker was ruled out with a lame ankle, a blow to Yale’s speed and playmaking in the anticipated battle.
Harvard head coach Haughton led a Friday morning chalk lecture for the 11, then the squad jogged seven miles on cross country. Felton Minot and Corbett shone in distance work, with scout Brown arriving for a formation briefing. Saturday’s 2 p.m. kickoff featured Langford as referee and Fultz and Pendleton as officials.
The Dormitorys team lost three games to the Blacks in the Business bowling league last night. Scores unavailable.
New York November 18 Miss Bertha May King signs herself woman pool champion of the world after defeating Miss Clearwater daughter of the former champion at Daly's Thursday night. King ran 400 to Clearwater 307 securing the claimed title.
Boston arena wrestling headline reports George Hacken Schmidt known as the Russian Lion defeating Maurice De Riaz the Swiss champion in the main event as sleet dampened the arena atmosphere and action.
Lowell Mass November 18 Jack Johnson heavyweight champion may have fought his last battle due to a nervous breakdown and memory loss. Doctors report excessive nervous strain on the verge of prostration while friends note noticeable decline since his rise to fame. Johnson asserts he is all right though he sometimes cannot recall what is happening around him.
A star announces cancellation of a planned engagement, noting it is a temporary measure for a month or two of rest at the worst. The statement signals a pause in performances while health or personal reasons are considered.
Chicago reports that Jeffries' conqueror Jack Johnson is poised to become the next heavyweight champion. Close friends say a new ruler will be crowned when Johnson returns, with rumor of a long western trip or ranch retreat planned after the victory and a possible vacation with friends.
Chicago meets Wisconsin in Madison to decide the near cellar championship of the western conference. Both teams are viewed as evenly poor, with light betting at even money on the outcome.
Toledo club president Ar mour announced the sale of third baseman Bill Elwert to the Montgomery club of the Southern league and outfielder Zinn to Altoona of the Tri State league on November 18.
Bloomington Nov 18 After fighting to play against Purdue Indiana coach Sheldon agreed to let convalescent tackle Shotty take his old position for at least one quarter. Hatfield pressed to try again but was overruled while Shotty starts. Debate over right tackle lingered as Indiana’s fan interest waned and ticket sales remained low.
Pierre Maujame representing St. Louis defeated Joseph Van Lewin of Chicago 50 to 45 in the three cushion championship series. Both players logged eighty seven innings with Maujame averaging .572 and Van Lewin .517. Maujame's high run was 5 while Van Lewin's was 4.
Indiana and Purdue alumni will travel from Union station at 4 30 PM to Lafayette to attend the big state schools game on Saturday. The special train returns from Lafayette at 7 0 PM after the contest.
John Harrison Madden of Binghamton New York was chosen captain of the Amherst College football eleven after the team broke training on Friday.
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