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New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1908

Page

17

Feasts of Football Across Elite Colleges

A roundup of college football matchups lists Harvard facing Navy in Annapolis, Pennsylvania at Philadelphia, Princeton hosting Syracuse, Cornell against Vermont in Ithaca, Army meeting Colgate at West Point, Dartmouth against Holy Cross in Worcester, and other games including Rutgers at Haverford and Virginia versus North Carolina A and M in Charlottesville.

Harvard Navy Bow4ctn Bronewick Rutgers Heverford Haverford Stevens Dchus Hopkins Baltimore Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical of North Carolina Charlottesville Vandermill Mic

Weekend Colgate of College Football Highlights Major Showdowns

Harvard vs Navy and Pennsylvania vs Carlisle headline a slate of top games with Yale York Jefferson and Princeton Syracuse also in action. Navy seeks to expose Harvard’s weaknesses while Carlisle eyes an upset against Penn in a tight open clash. Syracuse looks to rebound against Yale as Brown faces Lafayette in a notable New England Pennsylvanian matchup.

Harvard Navy Pennsylvania Carlisle Indians Princeton Syracuse Yale Washington Jefferson Brown Lafayelle Harvard Navy Crimson Annapolis West Point Midshipmen Dalton Clas Richardson Lange Burr Carlisle Glenn Warner Redskins Quakers Ug Pennsylvania Mount Pileasent Carliele Indians Tigers Roper Lafayette New England

Yale Faces Washington and Jefferson With Key Players Absent

Yale plans to meet Washington and Jefferson as four top players are sidelined by injuries though expected back by midweek. Bingham starts at quarterback with Lilley, Wheeten, and Richardson filling in roles as the team runs signals and kicks practice continues.

the Tribune New Haven Yale Washington Jefferson Bovns Murphy Phibin Andrus Bingham Lilley Hobbs Wheeten Philbin Richardson Goebel Brown Naedel Wheaton Brides Coy

Vanderbilt Cup Practice Sets Fast Pace for Ryall

Ryall in the Matheson racer posted the best time of the day at nineteen minutes while other favorites such as Lytle Robertson and Strang logged high speed miles. Twenty entries remain eligible after the B L M racer was scratched as Fred Wagner prepared to start the first car at dawn amid showery forecasts.

Ryall Matheson Ryan Herbert Lytle Isotta George Robertson Lewis Strang Renault Westbury Thomas France Fred Wagner Manhattan

Garden City Mecca for Vanderbilt Cup Automobile Crowd

The Garden City Hotel hosts the Vanderbilt Cup Commission as hundreds of automobilists gather for a premium race night. Fans sleep in cars and rooms fill fast with trains bringing crowds. Isaac Cox offers parking to aid Nassau Hospital with proceeds.

Gersen City Garden City Hotel Mecca Robertson Lytle Isotta Lewis Strang Renault New York Meadow Brook Rockaway Westbury Jericho Hempstead Plains Isaac Cox Nassau Hospital Mineola

Manual Training High School Defeats Brooklyn Boys High 6–4

Manual Training High School, holder of the Maxwell trophy, defeated Brooklyn Boys High School 6 to 4 at Washington Park Brooklyn in a well played high school championship game. The result extends Manual Training's lead in the series.

Washington Park Brooklyn Manual Training High School Brooklyn Boys' High School

Le Roy and Touchard Win New York Lawn Tennis Club Doubles

Gustave F. Touchard and Robert Le Roy defeated Wylie C. Grant and Arthur T. Friedman in straight sets to claim the doubles championship at the New York Lawn Tennis Club played on Mad Street and St Nicholas Avenue. The final score was 6-2, 6-2, 7-4 with Grant and Friedman reaching 4-4 in the third set before losing.

New York Lawn Tennis Club Madstreet St. Nicholas Avenue Gustave F. Touchard Robert le Roy Wylie C. Grant Arthur T. Friedman Grant Friedman

Team Enters Game With Full Roster Healthy

There is no fear that he will not be in the game. The other members of the team are in good condition and ready.

Pennsylvnia football tunes up for Carlisle game at Winslow Junction

The University of Pennsylvania football squad completed preparations for its Carlisle Indians clash at Winslow Junction. Except for Kennath who may miss the game, the team is fit. Miller will start at quarterback in place of Keinath. The Indians arrived in town confident of victory over the Red and Blue.

Ammapolis Roosevelt Naval Academy Harvard Mies Ethel Roosevelt Washington Navy T. P. Newberry Navy Department Wil Lange Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania Carlisle Indians Winslow Junction Kennath Miller Keinath

Caravan of Cars at Auto Race on Long Island

A caravan of cars travels toward a Long Island start on a course echoing past Vanderbilt Cup history. The route traverses Jamaica and Jericho Turnpike with rough sections and cemeteries noted as warnings. Spectators and officials gather as trains arrive, engines roar, and anticipation builds for the race start.

Caravan of Cars Great New Parkway

Italian driver Nazzaro sails to United States for Savannah Grand Prize

Turin reports Nazzaro the Italian automobile driver left for the United States via Havre to enter the Grand Prize race at Savannah on November 2. He aims to compete against international entrants and represent his nation in the high profile event.

Turin Nazzaro United States Havre Savannah

Pastime Club to Show Trophies and Banners

The Pastime Athletic Club announces tonight at its East 90th street clubhouse a display of banners and trophies from twenty to twenty five years ago. The event welcomes oldtimers and reunites athletes who have long since retired from the cinder track.

East 90Th Street

Men Named For Vanderbilt Cup Race Highlight Veterans And Newcomers

The field features Foxhall P. Keene Lewis Strang Herbert Lytle Emil Stricker and George Robertson among others. Luttgen named as Mercedes driver and Leon Pouget drives Whitney’s Brasier in a mix of veterans and rising talents in today’s Vanderbilt Cup.

George Robertson Worites Vanderbilt Herbert Lytle Falem Pouget Locomobile Locomobile Company America Florida Knox Automobile Co Denison Eteeeee Knox Stricker Cee Mercedes Robert Graves Germany Chadwick Chadwick Company Haupt Steeeee Bears William K. Vanderbilt Mercedes Scotta Clifford V. Brokaw Thomas Company Owe Wasadotes Knox Company Bourque Wagner Lancia Hemery Duray Nazarro Foxhall P. Keene Lewis Strang Savannah Briarcliff Lowell France Isotta Emil Stricker Stricker Joe Tracy Brighton Beach Philadelphia Luttgen William K. Vanderbilt, Jr Harry Payne Whitney Leon Pouget Ryall Chevrolet Matheson

Governor Willson Delays Action On Latonia License

Frankfort Kentucky Governor Willson heard arguments from the State Racing Commission and the Latonia Jockey Club over revoking the club's license for not using the Parimutuel betting system and allowing bookmakers. He said local authorities should be appealed to and he would investigate before deciding on any action.

Frankfort Willson State Racing Commission Latonia

Golf Title at Stake Mrs Polhemus Wins

Washington reports New York and Massachusetts reach final round of national women’s golf championship at Chevy Chase. Mrs T H Polhemus beat Miss Marton Oliver 4 up 2 to play to advance, while Miss Harley beat Mrs Caleb Fox 1 up in a tense match. Consolation bracket saw Miss Allen defeat Miss Townend 2 up and Miss Porter beat Miss Grace Semple 7 up 5 to play. Mary McCartney won the approaching and putting contest.

the Tribune Washington New York Massachusetts Chevy Chase Golf Club T. H. Poihemus Richmond County Staten Ieland Kate Harley Fall River Mise Harley Caleb F. Pox Phiigadelphia T. H. Pothemus Marton Oliver Pothemus Mise Oliver Mrs. Pothemus Mrs. Fox Miss Marley Fox Miss Harley Miss Allen Boston Miss Townend Philadelphia Miss Porter Grace Semple St. Louis Mary McCatine

Columbia Rowing Club reshaped with new treasurer role

The Columbia University Rowing Club approved a full management reorganization creating a graduate treasurership to countersign checks and oversee finances. New officers include President C. P. Jordan and Treasurer A. D. Alexander, with Barent Lefferts as former undergraduate manager praised for averting a fiscal crisis. Andrews advances to lawn tennis final after defeating Skinner. Moses reaches final by beating Peiser.

Columbia University Rowing Club Barent Lefferts C. P. Jordan L. H. Spalding B. M. Whitlock A. D. Alexander M. L. White R. V. Mahon W.S. Andrews Cambridge University Columbia Law School Columbia

Adirondack Fires Reach Toward Rockefeller Preserve

Albany reports forest fires spreading in the Adirondacks with fears they may threaten William Rockefeller's preserve. Fires burn at Floodwood Derrick and St. Regis Mountain, with fres in Town ship No. 12 and areas north toward St. Lawrence County. Willis N. Moore urges against rain-inducing experiments.

Albany State Forest, Fish and Gama Commission Saranso William Rockefeller St. Regis Mountain Fres St. Lawrence County Willis N. Moore United States Weather Bureau

Entries for Pimlico Races at Maryland Jockey Club meet

Baltimore notes the Pimlico fall meeting of the Maryland Jockey Club beginning tomorrow with entries for six races. Lists entrants and weights for races including six furlongs first, Hotel Kernan Purse for three-year-olds and up at one mile seven furlongs, two-year-olds five and a half furlongs, steeplechase about two miles, and selling for three-year-olds and over with various entries and weights.

Éuece Jeanette M Erbet Golconda Gretna St. Joseph Okenite Dolly Spanker Sanguine Saracinesca Amour Tony Bonero Arasee Squire Evodeveee Frank Gill Ony Bonero Mont Beaucoup Gretna Green Jonathan Arondack Wise Mason Earl Seytor Seapeee Rexane Biskra Egoterte Fancy Immeaca Aes Black Mary Burgher Baltimore Maryland Jockey Club Pimlico Peepin Stargowan Salvelatile Horace EB Consistent Kempton Sugar Pine Tasley Sadler Demand Hotel Kernan Miss Crawford Neoskaleeta Rocine II Live Wire Deburre Duke of Roanoke The Queen of the Hills Glies High Range Great Jubilee Golden Astie Araila Rose Heaumont Lyvatra Hawkwing Pearl Point Tahoe Settonia Ragman George W. Leibert Im McGill Rye Boy Sandy Creeker Ontotoe Pilsen Rell the Cat Forest Hawk Oltes Glauens Lady Isa Crawford Bedouin Jennia Wille Miss Perigord Betsy Rio Grande Wilter Lackaye Samuel H. Harris Lally

Windsor Club Manager Freed In Brooklyn Court Action

Magistrate discharged William Fowles former Windsor Club manager in Adams Street court Brooklyn yesterday afternoon. A raid by Commissioner Bingham’s men three weeks earlier had smashed roulette and faro tables and netted thirteen arrests. twelve were discharged the next day. The operation defied Captain John Zimmerman of the Hamburg avenue precinct.

T.ghe Adams Street Court Brooklyn William Fowles Windsor Club Bingham John Zimmerman Hamburg Avenue

Moore Denounces Rainmakers Forecast to Extinguish Forest Fires

Willis L. Moore head of the Weather Bureau says rain falls in several states south and west of New York and will likely reach New England tomorrow to quell fires. He condemns artificial rain efforts as charlatanism and warns scientists worldwide against exploiting public need for profit.

Washington Willis L. Moore Weather Bureau New York New England Moore

Whitney Preserve Threatened by Forest Fire near Lee

Telegraph reports a large wildfire near Lee threatening Harry Payson Whitney's estate. Fire started in Charles Landers's New York property, with 200 rescuers plus Whitney staff battling flames to protect the Whitney preserves as water supplies run low.

Tribune Pittsfeld Mass Harry Payn Whitney Lee Charles Landers News York Whitney Estate Pei Field

Smoke From American Forest Fires Interferes With Baltic Voyage

Passengers aboard the White Star liner Many reported a smoke pall that persisted after leaving Queenstown, with Robert Wynne the American consul general in London attributing it to U S forest fires. Captain Ransom offered his opinion that the smoke originated from the United States as the ship traveled westward.

Baltic Queenstown Robert Wynne London Captain Ransom United States Mr. Wyne

Fires Surround Maine Town Strikes Skinner Area

Fires envelop Skinner five miles north of Lowelltown Maine overnight destroying millions of feet of timber and burning forty thousand acres leased by Skinner. Crews fought the blaze day and night and saved a mill but suffered heavy losses to lumber and facilities.

Lowelltown Skinner Leas Saas

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