Earlham Stomps Butler in Thanksgiving Blowout at Washington Park
Earlham Quakers dominance over Butler in a 36 to 0 Thanksgiving matchup. Earlham, led by coach Vail, used superior conditioning weight and a varied attack to outplay Butler at Irvington’s Washington Park. Harrell and Guyer scored early, Thistlewaite directed the offense as Butler struggled to respond and reform in the second half.
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Vanderbilt Cup Race Plans For October Next Year
The Vanderbilt cup committee of the American Automobile Association announced a race for the Vanderbilt cup in October of next year. The rules increase maximum car weight to 2424.4 pounds and raise entries per country from five to ten. The race will be 260 to 300 miles with a 1900 dollar entry fee before Sept. 1 and 2000 dollars after.
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New York
American Automobile Association
Automobile Congress
Hayes Wins Yonkers Marathon Road Race
John Hayes finished first in the 2 mile Marathon road race at Yonkers with a time of 2 hours 44 minutes 45 seconds. Fred Larz took second place and Albert Corey of Chicago was third, despite an injury from a recent six day walking match in Cincinnati affecting his performance.
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John Hayes
Yonkers
Fred Larz
Albert Corey
Chicago
Corey
Dan O'Leary
Henry Schmehl
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Jeff Jeers at Saloon Fame in Los Angeles
Nov 9 reports Jim Jeffries, famed boxer, runs a Spring Street saloon in Los Angeles. The piece notes his claim the drinks trade out money making any other work and recounts tales of chandeliers and him serving behind the bar to prove he is no aristocrat amid the racing season’s horsemen crowd.
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Los Angeles
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California
Cornell Defeated by Penn at Franklin Field Thanksgiving clash
Pennsylvania upset Cornell 12 to 4 before 30000 fans in Philadelphia. Folwell and Draper scored touchdowns for Penn with Scarlett adding two goals from touchdowns and Caldwell good from field. Cornell’s defense, led by Hollenback and Biss, struggled as Sharpe of Yale contested calls throughout the game.
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Bouts at Philadelphia Youthful Boxers Shine
In Philadelphia on November 29 a busy day of padded mitts featured several main bouts. Murphy defeated Young Bougherey, Ganton of Pittsburgh beat Tommy Loew, Hayes of Chicago defeated Cove, and Bonner won against Marle.
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Tommy Loew
Grover Hayes
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Percy Cove
Jim Bonner
Johnny Marle
Cornell Player Ray Van Orman Injured in Penn Game
Ray C. Van Orman, right end for Cornell, sustained a slight concussion of the brain and was knocked unconscious during yesterday's game with Pennsylvania. He is reported in stable condition and receiving medical care.
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Ohio State Triumphs Over Ohio Wesleyan 16 to 0
Special to The Sur Columbus reports Ohio State University football team revived its form with a brilliant performance, crushing Ohio Wesleyan University 16 to 0 in a decisive home game. Coach Hermstine led the Buckeyes as they overwhelmed the visitors.
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SPORTLETTES And boxing notes from the era clash
Michael Joyce ONeill’s short Cincinnati stay yields a .069 batting average with two strikeouts over nine games. Plans for next year include leading off for the Herrmannites with his Irish roots noted. Additional boxing bouts announced for Waukegan Thanksgiving night with multiple weight classes. A Western football scoop on Dartmouth and Brown rising toward Yale and Harvard. Tony Caponi eyes future matches at 150 pounds with Pat O Keefe. Nelson futures discussed as McFarland interests align with promoters in San Francisco and Nevada. Coffroth dismisses Jack Johnson O'Brien bout as unprofitable and unfavored in California public esteem.
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Queen City
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Bowlers Postpone Games For Holiday Celebration
A Thursday holiday led to postponement of scheduled games as most bowlers from the Y. M. S. league Retail Social Dil Lilly and the Elks passed on bowling for other amusements, opting to delay matches to a later point in the season.
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M Lean Defeats French Champion In 15 Mile Race
Hugh McLean of Chelsea defended his American middle distance title by beating Louis Darragen of France in a three heat motor paced bicycle event at Park Square coliseum Boston. McLean won all five mile heats with times of 9 33, 8 32, and 8 30 4 5 seconds.
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Louis Darragen
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New England Amateur Cross Country Champion Crowned
Joseph J. Lee of Somerville won the ten mile New England Amateur Cross-Country championship in 57 minutes 44 seconds at Lynn Mass. Robert W. Fowler of Cambridgeport Gymnasium finished only three quarters of a second behind. Fourteen started and thirteen finished with a tight pack throughout.
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Joseph J. Lee
Somerville
New England
Robert W. Fowler
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Madison star suffers left ankle broken in game
Madison Indiana details a severe injury as captain Tyree Burke, a leading Madison player, collapsed during play and broke his left ankle in two places. The incident occurred in Madison on November 29 with Aurora team as opponent. Burke is a key member of the Madison squad, and the injury likely impacts the lineup and season outlook.
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Ind
Aurora
Tyree Burke
Sheridan Defeated by Wabash in 46 to 6 Blowout
Wabash Athletic Association yesterday routed Sheridan 46 to 6 in a one sided game. Sheridan was outplayed at every point as fans watched from the stands in Wabash Indiana. The notice also lists a local ad for Turg Distilled Water Company offering half gallon bottles at five cents and five gallon demijohns. New phone 2177.
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Wabash Athletic Association
Sheridan
Turg Distilled Water Company
Carsey and Taylor Draw In Ten Round Bout
New Orleans November 29 Frank Carsey of Philadelphia and Kid Taylor of Chicago fought ten rounds to a draw. Carsey was overweight while referee Wallace Wood said a draw if both men stood at the end. Taylor pressed the action throughout the contest. Weigh in was set at four pounds.
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Kid’ Taylor
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Magnates Endorse No Excuses For 1908 Spring Training
Baseball magnates demand perfect physical condition and require all players to join southern training trips next season. Teams will not excuse players for coaching or other off season roles, with practice starting March 21 and pitchers assembling a week earlier at Indiana's French Lick health resort.
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Burns in strenuous training for English title bout
The great American boxer Tommy Burns, preparing to meet the English champion next week, trains at a private country house near London. His routine includes two meals, long morning jogs, cold baths, and an afternoon gym session with sparring, followed by massages and alcohol-free recovery, all aimed at peak form.
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Frank Slavin
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Four Maroons End College Football Careers
Postseason notes reveal Hewitt DeTray Jones and Moulton have played their last college football. Harvard anticipates Francis Burr as captain next fall while Minnesota forecasts a fast, smaller 1910 offense. Town university weighs seven game schedule with A G Smith backing longer play.
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Conference to Meet in Chicago for Reforms Varsity Schedule
Representatives of conference colleges will convene in Chicago on Saturday to discuss reforms and controversies from the past season. Major topics include the seven game schedule and the training table with expected changes to rulings.
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Pastor decries sports on Thanksgiving day
Warsaw Indiana November 29 Reverend J L Goshert pastor of United Brethren church denounces sports hunting fishing football and dancing as degrading at the union Thanksgiving service noting that last year more than 100 lives were sacrificed to sports the sermon condemns the day’s activities as dangerous and sorrowful.
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Rollyn furnaces claim low coal use per room
Rollyn Hawkins Co declares furnaces require less than a ton of coal for the entire heating season. Main 3363 and New 5686 identifiers are listed for the company.
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Rollyn Hawkins Co
Anderson Wins Narrow Inter scholastic Final Over Muncie
Anderson, Indiana, closed the interscholastic series with a 12 to 0 victory over Muncie in a stubbornly contested game. Hayworth and Fast each scored for Anderson yesterday afternoon.
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Mauretania Stoker Drownings After Thanksgiving Revelry
United Press reports two stokers aboard the Cunard liner Mauretania drowned early today after slipping from the forward gangplank while returning from a Thanksgiving night celebration.
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New York
Cunard
Notre Dame Triumphs Over St Vincent’s 21 to 12
Notre Dame defeated St Vincent’s College 21 to 12 in Chicago yesterday. Despite being lighter, Notre Dame showed strength in the second half with McDonald breaking free for a 40 yard touchdown and Ryan adding a placement kick. Both teams scored a touchdown and goal in the first half.
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Chicago
Notre Dame University
St. Vincent's College
McDonald
Notre Dame
Ryan
St. Vincent Wins Low-Scoring Gridiron Nod
Callicrate runs on hard line punts while Notre Dame’s Ryan fumbles behind the goal line Hyjac recovers for a touchdown Kennedy converts to tie. In the second half St. Vincent’s Burson returns a fumble 75 yards for their second TD as about 500 spectators witness a clean old style contest.
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