Martins Ferry plays football in darkness with car lights
In Martins Ferry Ohio a high school football game against East Palestine is staged after sunset using about 50 automobiles with headlights to illuminate the field. The unusual method proves entertaining though challenging as players cope with glare and uneven lighting while the home team loses 19 to 0.
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New York
Martins Ferry
Ohio
Gridiron Warriors
van Palestine
Rea
Palestine
Mebbe
Palestine Party
Kenneth G. Perry
Mathewson's fading fastball sparks manager talk
Miller Huggins, skipper of the Cardinals, contrasts Christy Mathewson's prime with today noting the loss of his fastball as the key factor in reduced effectiveness. He recalls Matty's diverse repertoire and how the speed ball dictated hitters' fate, while praising Bescher's smarter baserunning and restraint to avoid unnecessary risk.
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Mathewson Wagner
Lajoie
Matty
Huggins
Wagner
Christy Mathewson
Miller Huggins
Cardinals
Try
Bob Bescher
Carolinal
Bescher
Murphy Is King Of Reinsmen With Record 1915 Winnings
Tommy Murphy surpassed Pop Geers as top reinsman in 1915 trotting season with 116,586 dollars. He earned 107,336 in regular races and 9,250 in match events, beating Geers 1902 record. Peter Scott drove much of Murphy’s success, winning 50,335 for owner Henry Oliver of Pittsburgh, with standout wins in San Francisco and Lexington.
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New York
Tommy Murphy
Pop
Geers
Murphy
Lord Derby
Boralma
Hartford
San Francisco
Henry Oliver
Pittsburg
Peter Scott
Columbus
Ohio
North Randall
Baden
Youngstown
Detroit
Mich
Kalamazoo
Grand Rapids
New Toro City
Lexington
Cal
Thoroughbreds to U S War Makes English Owners Part With Crack Horses
London reports wartime sales force English breeders to ship top racehorses to the United States. Notable exports include Copper hill son of Thrush Azores bought by Jack Joyner later sold to Harry Payne Whitney, Capperbill, Artiet filly, Engelbert Polistena, and Sol Joel’s former winner Polymelus progeny shipped to Kentucky.
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London
England
United States
New York
Joyner
Engelbert
Polistena
Polymelus
Sol Joel
Kentucky
Penn State Star Reports Coaching Interest in Clemson
State College PA January 8. Campus rumors say Robert N. Berryman All American halfback may sign to coach the Clemson Agricultural and Mechanical College football eleven. Berryman intends to coach a year or two after graduation next June before turning to professional work. Clemson offers the most attractive contract among proposals he is considering.
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N. Berryman
Pennsylvania
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Clemson
South Carolina
Berryman
Les Darcy A Champion Fighter Praised By Billy Murray
Billy Murray, recently back from Australia, calls Les Darcy the greatest fighter he ever saw. He praises Darcy as awkwardly clever and relentless, noting Darcy beat him squarely and would surprise audiences. Murray mentions manager Kearns, who has profited betting on Pacific races and could retire if he wished.
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San Francisco
Cal
Billy Murray
Australia
Les Darcy
Darcy
Kearns
Pacific
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Crockett
Willys-Overland Company
Toledo, Ohio
U.S. A
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