27 Feb 1915
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Newspaper
The Cornellian
Location
Mount Vernon, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1915
Page
1
The Amphictyon Society stage production Seven Days drew rave notices at Cornell with two and a half hours of continuous laughter. Remayne D. Taylor as the thief and Uncle Selina’s chimney reveal drew high praise for timing and adaptability, with praise for all cast members and Prof G M Knox’s training.
New 1915 football rules eliminate the whiplash block and a hook block slide. Parke Davis explains the open player must not raise a leg above knee height to strike, penalized by 15 yards. The changes aim to curb dangerous pivoting moves by ends and backs.
At the College recital the School of Oratory presented a varied program. Miss Ilo Crabtree delivered The Power of the Press with strong descriptive reading. Other performers included Miss Amber Davis in Lewis Rand and Miss Frances Moore in Romola and Savonarola, earning high praise for voice and character portrayal.
In a continuation of the class series the Academy defeated the Juniors 27 to 17 while the Freshmen beat the Seniors 16 to 11. Irvin Evans and Harry Milholm starred for the Juniors, with Paul Dobson and Raymond Fox leading the Academy.
An athletics note states Hawkeyes and Cornell will not compete today. No event is scheduled between the teams.
The Iowa Hawkeyes will delay scheduling the Cornell game after news of trainer Watson’s son's death. The athletic board approves remaining at home for the funeral with a bodily attendance. Attempts to reschedule the Coe game at Cedar Rapids or a later Iowa return date are underway. if unsuccessful a much later date will be chosen. The Freshmen-Clinton High game remains set for three o'clock.
The summer session opens June 21 and runs for six weeks. Attendance has risen each year. Total cost includes board, room, and tuition at 27.50 dollars. For details contact Director Professor John E Stout.
The Cornell College Orchestra marks its eleventh spring concert tour highlighting growth since 1905 from a local group to a leading state ensemble. The group, mostly students, has performed in 50 to 60 towns in ten years and backs Handel’s Messiah with the Cornell Oratorio Society for eight years.
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