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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1908
Page
7
Princeton fans saw the regulars hustle in cold weather as injuries and a canceled scrimmage affected preparations for Saturday’s Dartmouth clash in New York. McCormick, Harlan, and Sheffield led the backfield drills while 1000 spectators watched the secret scrimmage and practice focused on straight football and punts.
Dartmouth completed the last practice before the Princeton game with issues in fumbles and inconsistent Varsity play. Dr. OConner announced the full Varsity team would start against Princeton with Pishon at quarterback and Marks Hawley and Ingersoll in the backfield, along with a line led by Brusse Tobin Bankart and ends Kennedy and Schildmiller. The squad, numbering 31, departs Hanover early tomorrow morning.
In this era broader tastes allow light gray brown and olive fall overcoats for church occasions. Prices from 18 to 40 dollars accompany a ramie underwear and a wide range of derbies priced 3 to 50 dollars. Store at Warren Street with multiple locations advertises variety and quality.
New York players including Stace Gramatan and Weluck prepare for Friday practice at the Hotel Gramatin grounds. The squad, minus Pistion, eyes a Saturday game against Princeton, with lineup changes noted and Marks expected to regain form. Officials announced: Taussig referee, Stantfer umpire, Willian field judge, Okeson head linesman.
Tad Jones and Yale coaches settle on Pred Murphy as the starter for the season openers against Brown Princeton and Harvard. Murphy defended his claim in recent practices while Kilpatrick and Burch show limited readiness for full scrimmage. Cooney and Biddle vie for the center spot as Yale drills end with a brisk practice and lineup announced.
Special to The New York Times reports Penns football team displayed strong attacking power in a practice-style game versus Villa Nova College. With star backs on the sidelines, Penn's offense surged, defense showed progress, but fumbling marked the one notable flaw as the ball recovery was imperfect on kick plays.
Secret practice at Annapolis continues with a strenuous lineup against scrubs. Robertson sidelined by a split collarbone opens competition for left end while Cobb Bischoff and King vie for the same position. Dalton leads at right halfback with Clay pressuring. Dalton's kicking refined by Howard and Dongelus as Robertson and Nelson near return from injuries.
Ithaca N Y Nov 4 The Cornell Varsity held a long practice on a snow covered gridiron with the public excluded The field thermometer was below freezing The Varsity end freshmen had a twenty minute scrimmage The regulars scored two touchdowns Hutchinson tallied both and Cullen of the freshmen block recovered a fumble and ran for a touchdown Shearer and Woffinman remain hospitalized Farrington hurt his hand Gardner vs Aldwell to decide quarterback amid late season uncertainty
In bitter cold Harvard Varsity faced two raid scrimmages against the second team and then played the freshmen. The defense was weak at times but the fresh backfield broke through for long gains and a touchdown by Wilson after a run by Campbell was negated out of bounds. White stood out on offense as the team later moved the ball effectively and demonstrated improved handling of on side kicks and punts while first string players got time in good condition.
Amherst's football team held a brisk practice preparing for the Saturday clash with Cornell at Ithaca. The scrimmage, lasting about three-quarters of an hour, ended 10–0 in favor of the Varsity. Madden kicked a field goal, Gray and Atwood showed strong offense, and Keogh and Madden played end positions well.
President Murphx of the Chicago National League Baseball Club announced that Frank Chance would not retire as manager of the champions and will serve out his four year contract.
Sententious led the Jamaica meeting's final program winning the six furlong handicap as Major Re. K. Cassetts’ filly posted a four length victory over Melise with easy, a distant third. The day featured cold weather, light patronage, and a tense finish in the fifth race where Jeanette M. won by a neck after Spellbound clipped a rider.
At Pimlico track on a fair day with good attendance Rossfenton won the first six furlongs a 11 to 9 favorite Horace He placed second Castlewood 3 to 5 third. Solon Shingle won the second race at one mile and forty yards with King of Bashan second Racine II and Vime t rounding out the top three. Multiple horses contended in the remaining five races including Crichtfore Memo Steeplechase and Great Jubilee in sprints with close margins and clear betting.
A New York report details a protest involving Robert Cloughen from Townsend Harris Hall tied to school eligibility rulings. It notes attendance duration, schooling irregularities, and adherence to Public Schools Athletic League rules as essential to fair play and enforcement. Hockey schedule meetings are planned at St Nicholas Skating Rink with Amateur Turkey and Intercollegiate League captains to set upcoming championship fixtures.
Captain Young led a field effort as Cornell topped Yale in a New Haven cross country race. Capt. Stitzer of Yale finished fifth as a stiff wind gusted over the course.
Columbia University football seniors defeated the sophomores 14 to 0 in South Field yesterday. The seniors built a late first-half lead with two field goals and a touchdown by Buck Robinson, then held the sophomores scoreless as the game entered the second period. Field goals by Hayes and Havres plus the Robinson TD defined the decisive scoring sequence in a game noted for the seniors’ strong line and improved form.
The Commerce High School shooting team trains three times weekly with a cub-target gun ahead of Friday’s first match. Last year’s lack of practice led to a weak showing in championships but this season the squad, led by Capt. Lyofis and players including Abramson, Rieper, Wallace, Scriedman, poupert, Kaiser, Frischiner, with Rigndy as substitute, hopes to win the trophy. There’s also interest in adding a hockey team this winter despite cost, while cross country plans mark the third annual event at Prospect Park and Celtic Park. Girls basketball at Lirasiea High School is growing, with mixed rules and early signups at several schools.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a light car race entry disruption. Mentions Savannah competitor, timing issues, possible substitutions, and names such as Salzer and Pogee. No clear event date or outcome, data appears garbled and speculative.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Mercailes cars grand Paine and Grand Enix at Diepye with uncertain names and dates. No coherent event or outcome can be established from the readable text.
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