Lafayette Upsets Penn On Opening Play At Franklin Field
In Philadelphia on October 22 Lafayette defeated the University of Pennsylvania 6 to 0 at Franklin Field. Lafayette struck in the first 15 seconds as Bray returned a kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown. The Leopards controlled play early and often, with strong team Interference and persistent line plunges keeping Penn from scoring. Final factors were Bray’s kickoff return, the single touchdown, and Penn’s failure to convert opportunities despite moments in Lafayette territory.
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Princeton overwhelms West Point to win 23 to 0
Princeton defeated West Point 23 to 0 as the Tigers dominated on both sides. The Tigers' backs operated in strong cohesion while West Point failed to advance the ball beyond midfield and struggled to mount any consistent drive. Ennis repeatedly punted as the Army line withstood Princeton’s rushes.
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Harvard Holds Off Brown In Rough Cambridge Tilt
Harvard and Brown met in Cambridge with Harvard scoring a touchdown in each half while Brown failed to breach Harvard’s line. Richardson and Brown’s running highlighted the game as Harvard’s line held and Brown’s Hapgood and Sheehan were tiring.
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Yale defeats Wirecon e 6 to 0 to end first month
Yale beat University of Wirecon e by six to zero yesterday afternoon. Richards scored the touchdown with twelve minutes remaining after a sixty five yard run through Wisconsin tacklers. The win leaves Yale confident in its material to form a strong eleven in three weeks.
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Lehigh Plays Cornell in Tight Contested Showdown
Ithaca report notes Lehigh challenged Cornell with a fierce, familiar style as the teams battled in a close afternoon game. The narrative highlights Lehigh's persistent pressure and Cornell's resilient responses in a contest echoing historic rivalries.
Lehigh Dominates Cornell in Interference and Hold
Lehigh outplayed Cornell in offense and defense with strong interference led by Chamberlain Reese and Lindley. Cornell struggled with loose interference and was shut down after a James fumble led to Folger scoring a 25 yard touchdown.
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College teams clash in scattered scores across events
In Chicago Chicago 58 Oberlin 9. Worcester Freshmen 11 Worcester Academy 0. Lancaster Franklin and Market 18 Aramus 0. Carlitte Indians 16 Dickinson 5. Swarthmore 22 Johns Hopkins 2. Annapolia Cadeta 6 Pennsylvania State College 0. New York Columbia 18 Armherat 0.
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Scranton High Troops Triumph Over Keystone at Athletic Park
Scranton High School defeated Keystone Academy 12 to 5 in a muddy afternoon clash at Athletic Park. Key moments included Richards scoring for Keystone and DeBow breaking through for Scranton with multiple runs and Tropp kicking goals to seal the win. Prominent players from both squads were identified, and a pregame photo session with Professor Phillips followed the match.
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Plans for New Y. M. C. A. Building Award Won by Philadelphia Architect
Seymour Davis of Philadelphia captured the first prize in the Young Men's Christian Association building competition. Green & Wickes of Buffalo took second while Van Vieck & Goldsmith of New York and Decker, Weet & Cooper also received awards. The process examined forty four submissions with Hamlin listing eleven top sets before selecting the final winners and noting Davis's past projects.
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College and high school grid action noted in weekend contests
The report highlights a high school contest with DeBow Williams Tropp and Horan shining in the second half while Richards broke through early. Lafayette upset Penn State, Uray scoring from 66 yards. Yale defeated Wisconsin 6 0, with O'Dea failing in drop kicks and strong punting by Wisconsin.
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Scranton Award Contest Yields National Architects
The competition attracted firms from Chicago New York Philadelphia and other cities while three additional awards of 260 each were announced. Prof Hamlin's verdict surprised locals with no Scranton names among the winners. Davis the successful architect plans to visit Scranton to discuss minor changes before final drawings and specifications proceed.
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Texas man struck by lightning while swearing
A Texas man was struck by lightning as he swore, an event noted with irony and disbelief in a London Telegraph remark. The incident is described as remarkable, with jokes about lightning striking a Texas man not wearing a hat.
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Waste Not Want Not Hood's Sarsaparilla Endorsement
An endorsement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla purges blood humors and impurities, restoring health. Charles Bover of Glens Falls says it stopped faint stomach trouble and headaches, praising the tonic as the one and only remedy.
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