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Newspaper

New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1908

Page

7

Yale Freshmen Top Varsity in Hard Fought Yale Game

Yale’s freshmen defeated the varsity 1912 in a grueling drill filled clash at New Haven. Savage kicked a 30 yard field goal to win, with two touchdowns apiece for each side. Notable standouts included Vaughan, Merritt, and Savage for the freshmen while Murphy, Andrus, and Philbin sat out for the varsity.

New York Times New Haven Conn Yale Savage Vaughan Exeter Merritt Andover Murphy Andrus Philbin Varsity Bingham Wheaton Richardson Goebel Cooney Peeted Haines Sistant Biglow Sidney Overall Amherst Ned Glass Carl Sanders Ralph Bloomer Roraback Washington and Jefferson Hobbs

Tigers Nursing Bruises Ahead of Syracuse Clash

Princeton reports bruises after yesterday's loss to Fordham. The Tigers scrimmaged on University Field for fifteen minutes and experimented with open play and forward passes under Dawson. New additions include Bil Irvine and D H Balliet aiding kick and center drills.

New York Times Princeton N. J University Field Tigers Fordham Syracuse Dawson Scrubs Bard Bil Irvine Cunningham Marlan D. H. Balliet

Navy Prepares for Harvard Game at Annapolis

At the Naval Academy the afternoon practice focused on the Harvard game. Regular ends King and Reifsnider are held out, Cobb Bischoff and Roberts contend for spots. Lange may start at quarterback with Jones at left half and Richardson at full back.

New York Times Annapolis Naval Academy Harvard McMasters King Reifsnuider Cobb Bischoff Roberts Clay Dalton Lange Jones Richardson Hibbard

Cup Race Comforts Offer Weather Gear for Autos

A Broadway motor clothing department markets a wide range of auto wear and accessories. Heavy cheviot overcoats, fur robes, steamer rugs, knitted vests, weatherproof Burberrys, caps, goggles, and motor trunks. Includes lunch baskets, thermos bottles, and gloves. Locations listed at 258 and 1302 Warren Street and 13th Street.

Spies Follow Penn Team Ahead of Indian Game

Pennsylvan ia football team arrived at Winslow Junction but was blocked from secret practice by suspicious strangers loitering at the inn. Two men sought a room with a lawn view. they were asked to leave after being questioned by officials and players. The coaches suspect an attempt to spy on Pennsylvania practice.

New York Times Winslow Junction N. J Pennsylvania Wharton University of Pennsylvania Law School Atlantic City

Harvard Starts South for Navy Game in Annapolis

Harvard football team departed Cambridge by Federal Express for Baltimore tonight and will move to Annapolis Saturday for the annual game with Navy. The squad held a secret practice this afternoon with light work and punt catching to adjust to brighter conditions at Annapolis. Kennard practiced long kicks and scored regularly from within the 35 yard line.

New York Times Cambridge Mass Harvard Federal Express Baltimore Baltimore Country Club Annapolis Navy Kennard

Cornell Scrubs Hold Varsity to Narrow Scrimmage Score

Hoffman's sixty yard rushing TD from a long forward pass stood as the only score by Cornell varsity against scrubs at Percy Field in 30 minutes. The scrub defense disrupted many varsity plays while Leventry shone on both lines and Kelley was named captain of the scrub eleven.

Ithaca Hoffman Cornell ’Varsity Scrubs Percy Field Varsity Cosgrove-Bell Leventry Kelley

West Point scrimmage features aggressive Varsity with one touchdown

West Point Oct 22 The Varsity showed an aggressive scrimmage with one touchdown. Walmsley moved from tackle to full back and raced forty yards. Greble and Brown set up a drive, a fumble by subs offered a punt, and Byrne caught a punt for a TD. Stearns and Johnston at ends, Brown at left half, Dean rested.

West Point N. Y Varsity Walmsley Scrubs Greble Brown Stearn Flint Byrne Chamberlain Yale Stearns Johnston Dean

Frank Gill's Stakes at Yonkers Delivers Narrow Win

Frank Gill, English bred and famed for Belmont Park controversy, won the Tarrytown Stakes at Yonkers in a display echoing last season. He chased Spooner and The Squire, then surged to win by two and a half lengths as Spooner tired. The card also listed six races with times and placings for two-year-olds and older horses.

Frank Gill Fair Play Belmont Park Yonkers Track Robert Spooner Squire Simcoe Notter Golden Legend Clements McCarthy Eschau Eustachian Grania Chepontuc Spellbound Yonkers Upton Poquessing Malaga Woodlane Biskra Cullen Saracizesca MacCarthy Ay Belle Strome Esoteric Select Miller the Squire UC Pton Roger Time Arondack McCahey Footpad Senandeen Eee Royal Captive Merise Monfort Tilirg Sumter Herbert

Princeton Freshman Mathey Wins Lawn Tennis Title

Dean Mathey of Princeton defeated G C. Thomas in straight sets 6-1 6-1 6-3 to win the university championship. Mathey, a freshman, routed all opponents with a dominating game and earned a silver trophy along with his class numerals, while Thomas received a trophy for his runner up finish after a tough match with Gordon who was among the stronger college players.

New York Times Princeton N. J Dean Mathey Princeton University G C. Thomas Mathey Gordon Thomas

Steamship Philadelphia Eleven Defeated by Brooklyn Club

The eleven of the Steamship Philadelphia lost to the Brooklyn Association Football Club by eight goals to nil at the Brooklyn club ground Oval yesterday afternoon.

Philadelphia Brooklyn Association Brooklyn Clubette

Champion Woman Golfer Defeated in Chevy Chase Semi finals

In the third round of the Women's National Golf championship at Chevy Chase on Oct 22, Marion Oliver of Chevy Chase, T. H. Polhemus of Richmond County, Katherine Harley of Fall River, and Mrs. Caleb F. Fox of Huntington Valley reached the semi finals. Harley defeated defending champion Margaret Curtis 4 up 2 to play, with Ethel Roosevelt among spectators as the Marine Band played.

New York Times Washington, D. C Chevy Chase Marion Oliver T. H. Polhemus Richmond County S. C Caleb F. Fox Huntington Valley Katherine Harley Fall River Harley Margaret Curtis River Rl Miss Harley Curtis United States Marine Band Fanny Osgood Ethel Roosevelt Fox Georgiana Bishop Katherine C. Harley T.’H. Polhemus C. Shreve Marion

Hunter breaks neck at Meadow Brook hunt in Long Island

At Meadow Brook Hounds on October 22 an imported hunter owned by J P Grace of Great Neck broke his neck after a somersault over a blind jump. A horse from Ireland was killed. Grace and several others fell or were injured, including huntsman M Hanlon who wrenched his back but remounted to finish. Others on the field included Harry S Page Beverly Robinson Douglas Campbell Lewis Neilson Mrs Frederick Swift Mrs Lee Hughes H V Bell and James Parke.

New York Times Meadow Brook L. I J. P. Grace Great Neck L. L Ireland Mr. Grace Long Island Grace Cropper Douglas Campbell James Parke M. Hanlon Joe Stevens Jericho Harry S. Page Beverly Robinson Lewis Neilson Frederick Swift Lee Hughes H. V. Bell

British Aero Club Secretary faces Bennett Cup venue question

Mr Perrin of the British Aero Club said a St Louis location for the 1908 Bennett Cup is impossible under cup rules if England does not host. He also noted that the expense for competitors to travel to St Louis would be prohibitive.

London Perrin British Aero Club St. Louis American Aero Club France England

Aero Club of France plans Grand Prix aviation meet

Paris reports the Aero Club of France will host a major aeroplane meet in autumn 1909 to award the Grand Prix d Aviation valued at $2,000. Additional prizes will be offered. The course will run over flat Champagn e or Beauce terrain and flights will be judged by speed and duration.

Paris Aero Club of France Champagne Beauce Maxwell Vanderbilt Grand Stand Hempstead Turnpike New Bridge Road Millar Maxwell-Briscoe Motor Company Tarrytown, N. Y

Schneidt team sets world bowling record in St Louis

The Schneidt team of the St. Louis Ten Pin League broke world bowling records by totaling 3,306 pins for three games, averaging 1,102 with a high game of 1,183 as announced.

ST. Louis Schneidt

Noise of Motorboats At Waldorf Astoria Meeting

Gen James S Clarkson and Deputy Surveyor Smyth urged stricter harbor craft safety after the General Slocum disaster. They cited a surge of motorboats and widespread carelessness, demanding swift action to curb hazards and noise complaints from powerboat operators.

James S. Clarkson New York American Powerboats Association Waldorf-Astoria Board of Revision, of Marine Laws Washington Clarkson Smyth Department of Commerce and Labor Gen Slocum Smith

Local Measures Considered to Curb Boat Nuisance

A committee was appointed to advise the Surveyor's office on fisheries and waterway issues. They will study the motorboat problem and present recommendations in hope that authorities will act to curb the nuisance unless a solution is found.

Columbia Opens Basketball Season In New Schedule

Columbia announces a busy early season lineup despite the Intercollegiate Basketball League dissolution. The team, led by Manager Sutchinson, plans fifteen confirmed games and is negotiating with Syracuse Williams Annapolis Harvard and Dartmouth for additional fixtures.

Atera Ge Orange N. J Orange Y. M. C. A Columbia Sutchinson Syracuse Williams Annapolis Harvard Dartmouth Trinity New York Wesleyan Yale New Haven Cornell Pennsylvania Philadelphia

Y U Resumes Football Practice After Rest

York University football squad resumes workouts after two day break due to the Trinity game. Coach Olcott, back from Yale coaching, reassembles the team focusing on straight formations to fix defensive and offensive weak points. News returns at quarterback and shows gains in scrimmage ahead of a practice game with Webb School.

York University Trinity Olcott Yale Newms Scrubs Webb School

Latonia Track faces decision on future fate

Cincinnati report from October 22 states the Latonia Race Track will confirm tomorrow whether it will continue. Officials say only one man can stop the plan and Latonia figures it will not interfere.

Cencinnati Ohio Latonia Latonia Ig

Interclass track records fall at Columbia meet on South Field

Columbia University interclass relay postponed events due to darkness as hammer throw high jump and broad jump were moved to today. J H S Babcock 1913 cleared 10 feet 9 inches to break interclass pole vault mark. C P Gunther 1911 ran mile in 4 56 2 5 beating former record by two seconds and won sprint. W H Grassi hurled 16 pound shot 87 feet 8 1 2 inches. Hvass won two sprints and led field with fast times as sophomores trail 82 to 77 points with several events left undecided.

Columbia University South Field J . H. S. Babcock F. Squares C. P. Gunther Gunther J9ll New York Hvass W. H. Grassi

Bet on New York Americans batting season dispute

Sporting editor notes a betting dispute over whether A bets B that B will bat by season end. Mentions Chase quitting Meg and concerns about Chase leaving, with questions about who must pay or if the bet stands. Ends with unclear references and a prompt to resolve.

Times New York Americans Chase Meg John H

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