04 Nov 1913
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Newspaper
Oberlin Review
Location
Oberlin, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1913
Page
1
A garbled line of scores and names shows Oberlin suffering a 42-0 defeat in a chaotic exhibition game amid a string of unclear results. Citations to Metcalf and scattered team names hint at a troubling stretch for Oberlin football this season.
A stereopticon talk replaced the Y M C A meeting, with W B Corlett detailing Pan American topics. He covered Haiti and the Barbadoes Islands while the audience signalled slide changes, adding an engaging feature to the evening.
In a frigid game Oberlin dominated with larger players while Case, nearly outmatched in size, struggled to mount effective offense. The score reflected the uneven play as Oberlin sealed a four game win, with Bert Dunn scoring two touchdowns including a 46 yard rush in the final moments.
In a tense game, Wittenbergers and Forbush traded drives while key players were sidelined by injuries. Neill exit with a shoulder, Theller re injures, and Henderson proves a field goal from the old gull counts marking Oberlin’s first successful kick this season. Brocky adds a third quarter touchdown after a punt return.
Secretary of the American Board of Foreign Missions D Brewer Eddy spoke at the chapel, presenting facts on foreign aid as Turkey opens to Christianity. He highlighted Albania evangelization, Oberlin alumni’s duty, and a sharp need for support amid a depleted student body.
Seats for the reserve game go on sale to season-ticket holders Tuesday at 3 15 pm. General admission is 50 cents, with 25 cent and 50 cent extra for specific reserved sections. Orders with payment and self addressed return envelope should be sent to Geo M. Jones.
The junior play selection favors Dekker's The Shoemaker's Holiday. The production on the Warner Hall stage will recreate Elizabethan London with authentic scenery, costumes, and an Elizabethan orchestra. Prof Sherman will discuss Shakespearean London with slides, and tryouts and distribution of the text are planned for The Review. Prof Sinclair was elected vocation secretary for college women.
Enrollment figures for the college show 999 students enrolled, within one of the proposed 1000. The conservatory and seminary rise slightly while the Academy decreases markedly. Total across departments is 1651, down from 1670 last year.
Morne easil y dere nd by 1917 long forward pass from Wallace Marcy practically decides. In ee ercians the seniors lined up to receive a likely defeat. The seniors kicked off, scoring chances limited as both defenses held. Wallace intercepted a senior pass for 20 yards before Edwards connected with a junior, but the drive stalled. The seniors fumbled but failed three forward attempts, punting again. Second quarter sees exchanges, a senior interception, and a return to the juniors by a fumbled exchange. Juniors seize control with passes and line bucks, reaching within 19 yards of goal before a fumble ends the Swit drive with no score. At start of third quarter the seniors kicked off.
Senate approves a football banquet for Conservatory and Seminary men to honor the team. Expected attendance around three to four hundred, with speakers from Cleveland and other interest groups. The event, set for Friday at 6 30 p m, is to replace smaller rings and involve the entire student body chaired by the Senate after faculty guidance.
The Elyria Oberlin relay meet totaled 48 minutes 15.5 seconds with Leonard Bennet running a 4 54 mile and an average time of 6 21. The report notes muddier portions slowed the field and mentions a cross country race planned for next Saturday open to any college or academy entrant, three and a half miles on the east side track. Track manager L A Cook asks interested runners to report.
Mr Edy addressed a capacity audience in Council Hall urging Oberlin to focus on sending people to definite religious work. He highlighted Albania, India, Turkey and China as fields and spent hours from 2 to 9 in consultations with men considering foreign service.
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