Weight Handicap Fades in Football as Lighter Teams Compete
The article argues a shift in college football where Coline, Washington and Jefferson, and Penn State challenge heavier programs by leveraging brains and speed. It notes enrollment size once determined matchups, but new play favors agile teams over bulk. Historic heavyweights like Harvard and Cornell no longer dominate due to rule changes and strategy.
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Washington and Jefferson
Penn State
Pupuls Ao
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Stuall
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Hairvard
Date
Cornell
Pennsylvania
W. J. Penn State
Colgate
Football Team Is Famous Vanhandle Nine Players Heavyweights
The fates Vanhandle football team, led by Joseph Po Carr, is noted for its unusually large roster. The squad features the Nesser brothers each over 180 pounds and a group of six brothers. All players work as Pennsylvania Railroad employees in Valmabas and have long tenure with the team.
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Canibus
Joseph Po Carr
Ts Hind Ft
Tunke Dt
Bs Aestur
Nesser
Paphantes
Tites
Broanmeh
Athletic
Pennsylvania Railroad
Valmabas
Sears
When Elaine Recital Wins Praise At Gladstone's Tea
Statesman In Fact recalls a heated afternoon with Sir Charles Wyndham hosting a public recitation of Elaine by Lord Tennyson. Gladstone attended, later claiming the event charming though overheated. the mood turns playful as society guests are teased for their tastes.
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Charles Wyndham
Gladstone
Elaine
Lord Tennyson
Sir Charles
Elnine
Tim
Moonlight Golf Ficuses At Cleveland And Philadelphia
Cartoonists dream of golfers returning home with families and cars as night falls. Players in Cleveland and Philadelphia are cited as examples where daylight shortens play. Fans swap soiled balls for clean ones to avoid losses.
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Cleveland
Philadelphia
Sewing Room Setup for Efficient Work Spaces
A sewing room needs ample daylight and a proper adjustable artificial light for late afternoon work. Include a small chest for materials, a dedicated space for patterns, separate button containers, a hardwood or green painted floor, curtains that let light through, a suitable work table with a correctly positioned chair, a low rocker with a footstool, and a sewing machine placed to maximize lighting plus pressing and sponging conveniences.
Swedes Plan Visit to America for Spring Sports Tour
Sweden awaits a potential spring tour by a Swedish athletes contingent invited by the New York Athletic Club. Funds via popular subscription could enable a large group to travel, despite earlier wartime disruptions. The current outlook depends on Sweden's military situation and donor support.
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Amercam
Gustav
Orttland
Sweden
New York Athletic Club
Lateral Pass Not Popular In Football This Year
The article assesses the lateral pass as a risky, rarely used play in WL. It describes a triple pass sequence from center to quarterback to end, then to a teammate near the sidelines, highlighting fumbling risk and the danger of last-second coverage before a final throw.
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Tany
Speaker Kept His Promise To Jenny Dune Tigers Pitcher
Tris Speaker refused World Series reporting offers worth 1500 and an exhibition pay of 500 to barnstorm after promising Jenny Dune a post season tour. He sacrificed 2000 to honor his word.
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Tris Speaker
Jenny Dune
Tiger
Tris
Cleveland
Erie Canal Powers New York’s Rise to Metropolis
The waterway dug in South Hadley to Washingtons era spurred De Witt Clinton. Completed about 120 years ago, it inspired the canal across New York state and became the major factor in New York surpassing Philadelphia as the continent's leading city.
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America
South Hadley
Mase
Washington
de Witt Clinton
New York State
New York
Philadelphia
Resting onts Laurels and Town Resists
A garbled local dialogue shows a disgruntled citizen saying the effort was too much for the town and it wasn’t moved forward. The snippet hints at community fatigue and reluctance to participate in the initiative.
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Lissenal
Tipeg
Bowling Stars Association Organizes Interstate Championship
Detroit hosts the newly formed Bowling Stars Association which plans an Interstate Individual Championship. Twelve city preliminaries in April 1917 will select champions to join a national finals in May for a $2,500 prize pool and an engraved championship medal. Cities include New York, Cleveland, Syracuse, Buffalo, Columbus, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, Rochester, and Pittsburgh with four more franchises planned.
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Detroit
Wit
United States
Toth
Cfty
Goakee
Wilde
Fedane Datta da Vudu
Chile
New York
St Lowes
Cleveland
Buttala
Columbus
Bolig Polis Phiincetphin
Sewath
Brookyn
Rochester
Base Stealing Slows Across Leagues This Season
The article notes a decline in base stealing in both the National and American Leagues. It questions whether runners are slowing, catchers are better at stifling steals, or if sacrifice plays and hit and run strategies are replacing steals. It cites the New York Nationals and a drop from earlier 320 steals per season historic levels.
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Bnon
New York Nationals
Pennsylvania
Bradford
Pierce
Joe Seman
Bank St
Meadville
Anuric
Mrs. L. Stearns
Great Aeroplane Nearing Completion for Atlantic Flight
The hydroaeroplane ordered by Rodman Wanamaker is nearly finished for a transatlantic attempt. It is the largest built with six 12 cylinder motors at 3 horsepower each, capable of 100 mph and carrying six passengers. Its design includes unique patents and, barring unforeseen issues, could complete a 30 hour voyage.
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Rodman Wanamaker
Atlantic Ocean
Elephant sleeps five hours a day
Crawford notes an elephant naps only five hours in a 24 hour day. Crabshaw counters that the animal avoids lectures, opera, and social chatter, suggesting the creature enjoys longer rest while humans attend events and listen to others.
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Crawford
Crabshaw
hermons-oF-star
Ireland Sees Prosperity Amid War Inflation Says Thompson
James Thompson argues Ireland is not poor and cites rising wages, munitions production, and housing in wartime. He notes higher prices for staples and a steady though uneven prosperity, with limited direct relief for ordinary workers. The piece discusses Irish Americans in Scotland, conservation talks on lakes, and new methods to locate underground pipes using a patent electric device.
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Ireland
James Thompson
Ampert
Queenstown
Washington
United States
Thompson
Leeland
Werkoin
Amerion
Mir ‘Thompson
Bere
Besgetare
Vipeinin
Datog
Taleents aire a numerous dia the vieto ty of Galena
A chaotic report from Brattle Mountain Nevada describes a confrontation with a rabid cat near the Nelson ranch. A dog killed the cat after it injured a man, and the cat’s mate was shot while the dog pursued the pair.
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Galena
Nelson
Dahl Ranch
Pasteur Tratitute
Reno
Brattle Mountain
Oman Bee
Fragmentary Classroom Exchange Sparks Rent Duty Debate
A garbled school scene shows a pupil asking about a teacher and a minister. The text suggests a discussion on paying rent and parental duty, with confusion among listeners but a clear stance on rent payment emerging.
Advertisement for Cuticura Ointment and Croup Remedy
An Early 20th century ad fragment touts Cuticura Ointment for dandruff itching and scalp dryness with hot Cuticura soap, offering free samples by mail. Also promotes a non opium croup remedy from Keller Co Newburgh New York. Mentions colonization in South America.
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Mall
Cuticura
Dept
Ly Boston
Simple daily kidney health remedy suggested by doctor
Doctor Piercer promotes easy kidney care with morning hot water a daily drink plus plenty of water and a small Anuric tablet before every meal. He warns kidneys tirelessly filter poisons and uric acid, with signs like backache fatigue headaches and joint pains indicating trouble. Use of Anuric is urged as a simple, accessible treatment.
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