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Newspaper
The Sunday Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1916
Page
11
A historical game report notes Navy outplaying West Virginia University in a rough, error filled afternoon. The text highlights fast breaks and penalties, listing players and positions as the teams clash for a decisive score.
Northwestern upset Chicago 14 to 7 in a Big Nine clash before 13 000 at the Fort serving yard. Driscoll starred at left halfback scoring a touchdown and kicking the key drop for the winning margin as Northwestern halted Chicago’s winless streak since 1991.
The West Virginia Foxhunters Association plans the annual fox hunt at Big Lewis Mountain Payette county from November 17 to 19. About four hundred people and over one hundred hounds are expected in a event judged by Colonel W A Wade of Versailles Kentucky with John D Moore and Arthur J Thompson listed among organizers. The mount site lies in the Allegheny mountains with a scenic setting and ample space.
A chaotic Franklin Field clash saw the University of Pennsylvania edge out Penn State 16 to 0. Berry, at fullback, scored two field goals and a touchdown, while State College struggled against the strong Medeni Blue defense.
Keyser Prep defeated the West Virginia Reserves in a low scoring scrimmage today at Morgantown. Keyser outplayed the reserves in the second and fourth quarters with a pass from Carpenter to Moy and a late touchdown by Lloyd. Substitutions and penalties marked the game as both teams tested depth with mixed results.
In Winneapolis Minnesota on December 21 the University of Minnesota Gophers defeated the University of North Dakota by a wide margin. The final score reflected Minnesota control from start to finish as they built a decisive lead through steady offense and strong defense.
In Louisville, Kentucky, October 5th, University of Louisville opened with a swift touchdown, securing a 6 to 0 victory over the University of Chattanooga. The game featured strong Louisville play early while Chattanooga pressed late in the contest.
Harvard piled up forty seven points against Massachusetts Agricultural College at Cambridge on October 21. The Crimson offense showed ragged form but relied on speed and straight-arm runs. Casey led with standout open-field bursts while Murray pressured the Massachusetts defense, and the home team mostly used straight football with three successful forward passes.
A tepid crowd of 90 watched Charleston and Parkersburg high schools clash. Charleston mounted stronger forward passing in the final two quarters while Parkersburg sent a large student delegation home and bragged of enthusiasm despite the scoreline.
Wesleyan faces a tough test as local team battles hard but loses to Wesleyan in a rough, high scoring clash. Navy captain C. C. Ward declares intent to defeat Army this season, with multiple long runs and passes highlighted by Miller, Shumaker, and Calne contributing on offense. Defensive plays by Beck and others keep the game competitive, but Wesleyan pulls ahead briefly before final scores settle.
Pitt defeats Syracuse in a high scoring game with Pittsburg rallying on a seven point burst in the second period. McLaren and Warner lead scoring drives while Morrow adds a field goal as Syracuse rotates many substitutes. Final score shows Pitt ahead by a wide margin with strong Orange defense yielding early points.
A garbled OCR passage lists numerous universities and places such as Medford, Ames, Harvard, Trinity, Ohio State, Kansas, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and many others. It reads like a scattered directory of institutions with scattered state abbreviations and locations, lacking coherent narrative or dates.
Washington and Jeterson defeated the opposition by a low scoring 9 to 0 showing a rugged defense and limited offensive execution. Key plays included a two yard run and multiple substitutions shaping a begrudging contest with few bright spots.
MADISON Wis Oct 21 Wisconsin secured a costly 12 to 9 victory over Haskell with late second period and fourth quarter scores. Wisconsin halfback Simpson suffered a knee injury on a hard tackle but the Badgers rallied, connecting on passes Simpson to Taylor and Simpson to Captain Norven. The defense, led by Jong Kim and Neree, pressured Haskell throughout as Wisconsin earned the win.
Ohio State football edged Cincinnati 10 to 6 in a tense final period. Macomber scored points with a goal and the Buckeyes capitalized on chances to secure the win amid near-even play.
Buckhannon and Clark high schools battled in a fast football game at Norwood Park ending scoreless. The heavier Clark squad pressured often while Buckhannon relied on Bump and the line, with key bursts by Mr. Bump and steady defense from both sides. The contest featured rainless, clear weather and proved a spirited exhibitional clash between local rivals.
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