29 Nov 1912
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Newspaper
Oberlin Review
Location
Oberlin, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1912
Page
1
The Oberlin Review reports on a football game with Oberlin securing a win marked by a record scoring performance. The piece highlights a landmark total and notes the team’s success as it defies previous state scoring records.
The piece extols the 1912 Oberlin football squad claiming football forges men through discipline courage loyalty and self control. It lauds captain Stirson and the team for delivering on-sport excellence and sacrifices while highlighting dramatic tackles and all around grit that defined their season.
The article recalls preseason trials for a college football squad ahead of a test against Cornell. Captains Stimton Haas Pyle and Young lead a wary group hampered by injuries, including Kirshner’s leg bruise and Martin’s operation, reducing fullback availability. Heidelberg provides light opposition as the team trains for a tougher eastern challenge. The Ithaca trip and Cornell confidence frame a cautious, hopeful outlook for the season.
The Red and White Reserve team defeated Cane 24 to 13 in a season finale marked by injuries to captain Franey and unreliable form. Coach Snyder praised championship effort despite past defeats and a blaze of excitement despite setbacks in what was described as a talented yet hampered performance.
Dr P Hutchinson of the Indians University Physiology Department argues football imposes excessive strain on players. He cites a Chicago game study showing only 1 hour 16 minutes of actual play, with many stoppages for signals and setup. He notes a noted second quarter with three minutes thirty five seconds of live action. Alma College's Captain Johnson played after a broken neck in a contrasting Detroit game, highlighting concerns over player safety.
Coaches Gray and Marent pick four freshmen three seniors two sophomores and two juniors for the winning team. Despite weak student support, class games were strong with long meetings, many good plays, and spectacular exhibitions. The final standings list sophomores, freshmen, then others.
The Theological Seminary will hold its annual Thanksgiving banquet at the Park Hotel next Monday evening December 2. Toasts and after dinner speeches will be followed by musical entertainment. W.C. A. at Pullman Washington.
A garbled sports notice references a 1012 season, a delay or weather impact on games, attendance concerns, and a forthcoming report from the Alba Association. Readable entities include no clear dates, teams, or locations. The text remains mostly indecipherable.
The 1911 12 bulletin from The Art Students League of New York prints a full page representation of a life drawing by Sidney Dickinson. Since joining the League, Dickinson has received favorable comment and won prizes as the League selects notable works to illustrate student achievement.
Hastings to play Alonzo in The Tempes, a stage sketch noted for its satirical tone. The fragment suggests a chapel setting and a cast pairing, with emphasis on character dynamics and humorous dialogue.
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