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Newspaper
The Sunday Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1914
Page
11
At Atlanta Georgia on December 5 Auburn football team defeated Carlisle Indian School 7 to 0 in a tightly contested game. Auburn used a line plunge and a double pass to advance to the six yard line before crossing for the score. Carlisle stopped further scoring after the opening touchdown.
Max Ward and William Mahan were elected captains of the Harvard varsity football team. Ward earned the 5 letterback role and Mahan also assumed captaincy duties as part of the leadership selection.
PHILADELPHIA Dee Albert Bender the famed pitcher of the Philadelphia American League champions today signed with the Federal League. He declined to name his new team but baseball circles say he will wear Federal League uniform next year. Bender had been under contract with the local American League club which recently tried to dispose of his services.
Article grades West Virginia college football in a landslide season. Wesleyan claims state title after beating West Virginia, with Marshall, Bethany and Morris Harvey following in ranking. Discussion notes strong showings from West Virginia and Wesleyan, and debates over national all state selections.
A jumble of club chatter covers bowling players like Farmer Hays and Daddy Drake as well as car battery care for winter. The note mentions Joe Johnson, Charlies Gay, Bert Gains, and a new bowler in town while advising on storage battery maintenance and charging for cold weather. It also references St John’s Road and Catholic school games with DePaul, plus aging players like Uncle Frank Combs.
In New York on December 5 Walter R B Ecocks of the Dartmouth 1211 team reengaged today to coach. Washington captain Knapp demonstrated he needed two athletic players for the team. A street alley game last night showed Drother Bea:36.Good might. Tequad next Weston.
Rolla defeats Christian Brothers 27 to 6 as St Johns edges DePaul 8 to 6. Auburn plays Carlisle with unclear final, listing tests.
Article critiques boxing fee demands by Jimmy Clabby and Kid Williams in Gotham. Clabby seeks ten rounds for 10 000 dollars, while Williams touts eight thousand for a bantam bout. Writers argue high purses threaten the sport and note historical gate totals for context.
Marshall College football logs show 3,072 miles in total trips by visiting teams and Marshall, with 74,000 miles per player when averaged. Expenses include about 295 dollars in fares and 100 in hotels, largely covered by guarantees, while attendance stayed strong and grades were barely kept up.
St Marys high school gym hosts Fairview to open the season with Sandy Toothman leading the Fairview five. The St Marys team, favored by practice notes, aims to exploit Fairview weaknesses and force a rematch if upset stalls their state title bid. The game starts promptly at 8 o clock.
Washington and Lee's football squad, praised as South Atlantic Division champions, attracted 19 858 paying spectators this season, with Norfolk crowds topping 4 067 for the North Carolina A and M clash and other gate totals listed for Roanoke, Richmond, Lynchburg and nearby venues.
The Bay City first baseman Harris of the South Michigan league posted 197 hits in 139 games with 42 steals and 136 runs scored while hitting .486. His run total and speed appear strong enough to spark major league interest, though a quick tryout has not yet occurred.
The official batting averages released Saturday show twelve players clearing 300, highlighting the league’s top hitters and their strong seasons.
R ly Plummer selected an all star scholastic eleven for West Virginia featuring Dorsey McMillan at quarterback. Parkersburg’s Biddle and Charleston’s Hager anchor the tackles, with Morgantown’s Jamison as a standout wing. McMillan and Quinn of Martinsville are top backs, while Buckhannon’s Tarewe and Charleston’s Kelly shine as backfield leaders in a fast open style season.
London reports clash between supporters and opponents of continuing professional football during war. Advocates warn loss of salaries would hurt war production and community morale, while opponents urge players to serve at the front. Notes Princeton election and wartime pressures shaping public discourse.
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