Amateurs Defined In National Collegiate Debate
New York December 29 A resolution endorsing physical preparedness for national defense was adopted by the National Collegiate Athletic Association. The convention defined an amateur as one who participates in competitive sports for the pleasure and the direct physical and social benefits. Major Pierce was reelected president, and compulsory physical training was urged across higher education.
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Harvard
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Palmer W. Pierce
War College
Washington
Samuel W. Bey
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Iowa State Ccllege
Major Pierce
Plattsburg
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Ro Tisch
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University of Minnesota
Roger T. Bee
Blarvard
Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey Remedy Ad
Neglected colds grow worse says an advertisement urging use of Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey for coughs sore throats and chronic bronchial issues. It claims soothing effects easier breathing antiseptic properties and effectiveness against croup and bronchial infections with a 25 cent bottle for sale at druggists.
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Dr. Bell
One Armed Golfers Poised for International Match
Ripley reports England France and America may meet in a one armed golf contest next spring. Louis Martucci American shot 68 at Van Cortlandt and 69 at Esse County, astounding two handed peers. John Haskins Englishman at Hoviake is top club player despite his handicap, Yves Rocatzon French star holds records in France.
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England
France
Toute Martuccci
Eriva
John Haskins
Englind
Yves Rocatzon
Prance
Lotuis Martucci
Cortlandt
Jim Barnes
Esse County
Haskins
Hfoviake
Boratzon
Painters Take Two Of Three In Bowling Series
In a bowling match at the empl Tha night painters claimed two wins, printers drew one, with three printers scoring better than any painter. The average woman will jump at the sight of a mouse as quickly as at an offer of marriage.
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Jonas Meyer & CO
Quincy
Notes on early 20th century sport plans and schedules
In Bloomington Indiana a new concrete stadium project is outlined with plans to visit western cities for ideas. Chicago reports Joseph Pinker’s confidence in third base for Columbus, and Notre Dame lists 1917 baseball and football schedules with Western Conference games likely. Possible future games with Minnesota and other Big Nine members are discussed along with interest from Georgetown Fordham Boston College and Dartmouth. Ar rangements for the Army inter sectional game are not yet finished.
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Jesse Harper
University of Notre Dame
Nebraska
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Alma
Kalamazoo College
Minnesota
Georgetown
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Boston College
Dartmouth
Indianapolis
Chicago
Army Eleven
Baseball rule changes may curb home runs next season
New proposals from National and American league rule committees aim to push fences back to 270 feet reducing homers. Other ideas include limiting foul strikes to one, granting a base on three balls, ending intentional walks, and curbing the moist ball and other aids to pitching.
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New York
John A. Heydler
Barney Dreyfuss
National League
Ban Johnson
National Commission
Cincinnati
French Lick
Philadelphia
Chicago
Percy D. Haughton
Johnson
Amusements listings for Empire-Hippodrome and Orpheum Vaudeville
Monday to Saturday shows list Weg O' My Heart Adolf Heines German company Oh Wir Bab Karen World of Pleasure today Orpheum Vaudeville Belasco Dustin Parnum Parson of Panamint Mary Nash Arms and the Woman Savoy Lucas Acquit ten Star Dustin Farnum Son of Arm Quincy Mayo Target of Dreams Helen Gibson Lone Point Mystery Plump and Runt comedy Family D artigan Orrin Johnson
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Adolf Heine
Karen
Orpheum
Belasco
Dustin Parnum
Panamint
Princess
Mary Nash
Savoy
Wilfred Lucas
Dustin Farnum
Quincy
Frank Mayo
Helen Gibson
D'Artigan
Orrin Johnson
Constipation Causes Bad Skin Ad
An old advertisement promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills as a mild laxative taken at bedtime to relieve sluggish bowels and liver overload, promising a full free movement by morning and a brighter complexion, urging readers to buy at druggists for 25 cents.
Seven Games On Ohio State List
Columbus Ohio Dec 29 seven football games complete the schedule for Ohio State university next season. The 1916 Western conference champions will meet four Big Nine elevens Northwestern Indiana Wisconsin and Illinois. Oberlin has been dropped and Denison scheduled. Denison tied for first in the Ohio conference last season. Ohio State opened with Case on Sept 29 and Ohio Wesleyan Sept 29. Northwestern comes Oct 13 and Illinois Nov 17. Schedule details follow with dates and opponents listed.
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Ohio State University
Northwestern
Indiana
Wisconsin
Illinois
Oberlin
Ohio
Denison University
Denison
Ohio State
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Columbis
Case
Ohio Wesleyan
Case University
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Indianapolis
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O Royle shocks in indoor national junior tennis
New York report shows H B O Royle of Georgetown University delivering a surprise by defeating Willard Botsford of Columbia 7 5 6 4 in the national junior indoor tennis championship. Other notable results include Bowman beating Warner 6 1 6 3 and Wendrickson defeating E.
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New York
H. B. O'Royle
Georgetown University
O'Bayle
Willard Botsford
Columbia
H. L. Bowman
A. C
C. Warner
Lehigh University
E. H. Wendrickson
Amherst
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