1911 College Football Season Preview News Card
New York reports college and school teams across the country preparing for the 1911 football season. The rules committee sent 1,000 games on its schedule, with play set from September 18 to December. Opening day features Carlisle Indians vs Albright and Bucknell vs Bloomsburg Norm, with Harvard Yale Princeton and others to follow as schedules unfold.
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New York
Aent
Pennsylvania
Carlisle Indians
Albright
Bucknell
Bloomsburg Nornh School
Harvard
Yale
Princeton
Pennsylginia
Dartmouth
Tennesseé
Virginia
Vanderbilt
Cornell
Comiskey Expects White Sox to Win Pennant Now
Charles Comiskey owner of the Chicago White Sox expects to win the Americas league pennant now after acquiring slugging outfielder Joe Jackson from the Cleveland Indians for 80,000 dollars and a choice of three players. The move signals Chicago’s bid for the pennant this season.
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Charles Comiskey
Chicago White Sox
Joe Jackson
Cleveland Indians
Comiskey
Jackson
College football fixtures loom in October schedule
The text outlines a dense slate of early season college football games across major programs. It lists matchups involving Princeton Rutgers Michigan Cornell Harvard Navy Penn State Minnesota Iowa Notre Dame and many others, with dates clustered around October through December and notes the Army Navy game in New York and the season ending with bowl and final regional clashes.
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Colgate
West Point
Pennsylvania
Navy
Chicago
Indiana
Pittsburg
Carlile
Georgetown
North Carolin
Princeton
Lafayette
Michigan
Syraviusey
Cornell
Virginia Poly
Michigan Aggies
Oregon Agricultural College
Harvard
Penn State
Wisconsin
Yale
Willams
Dartmouth Ve. Ambers
Dartmouth
Boston
Notre Dame
Westnamt
Amy
Cornell Roemweet
Cambridge
Syradter
Illinois
Philadelphia
Carlisle Indians
Brown
Syracuse
University of Mon
Los Angeles
Brown Carlon Treseder Lealance Sale Event Promoted
An unusual notice advertises the Brown Carlon Treseder lealance sale at 2421 Washington Ave in Montreal with August dates. The piece mentions Edouard Fabre representing Canada in a Pan-American marathon context and a Boston marathon prize of 226, noting expense issues for a trainer and potential government grant appeals to cover deficits.
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Brown-Carlon-Treseder Lealance
Washington Ave
Montreal
Int
Canada
Edouard Fabre
Corned football captain Charles Barrett to miss practices
Ithaca N Y Aug 28 The Corned football squad will be without captain and quarterback Charles Barrett as he failed to pass all subjects and must make up a condition before competing. His absence weakens the backfield of Cordell.
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Ithaca
Raparta
Ita
Charles Barrett
Barrett
Cordell
Los
Sims
Basto
Anit
Delaware Water
Glenwood
Fitteburg
Moran Dominates Sims in London Prize Fight
Frank Moran, American heavyweight, defeated Gordon Sims in London after a fierce bout. Moran's powerful rights broke through Sims defense, though Sims led on points until Moran's decisive fifth and sixth round blows. The result ended Sims’ chances as Moran vowed to focus on college competition and retire from club athletics amid residency eligibility disputes.
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Frank Moran
Gordon Sims
Portssouth
England
London
Sims
Moran
Sim
Portsmouth
Maron
Ong
Chaplin in A Jitney Elopement at Lyceum
Charlie Chaplin appears in the comedy A Jitney Elopement at the Lyceum theater this Sunday and Monday. The show features Chaplin’s signature physical humor and social satire in a light, brief program.
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Chas. Chaplin
Lyceum
Where Evers Gets Pugnacity and Family Ties
A garbled historical account links Johnny Evers to a lineage of champions and public figures. It mentions Sullivan, Ryan, and other locals, claiming dynastic traits and a 19th century loan, with scattered references to Troy and Washington. The piece reads as a speculative chronicle of Evers ancestry and sporting notoriety.
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TY Monty
New Yorks
Ang
Absist
Johny Kyéers
Lew
I Ishiinn
Johny
Sullivat
Sullivan Maaiy
Kyau
Wilk
CIA
Pros
Johnny Evora
Cianchis
Ben
Hoedhey
Troy
Natice Ivers
Roth Expected to Land Regular Job with Indians Outfield
Bobby Roth, a newcomer in Ampris tan lengus ranks, is expected to win a regular berth in the Cleveland Indians outfield. The move comes after a recent daat involving Indiana from, the White Sox, and Jackson in Ohio, with Sago Aroriculy doagat-chady noted in coverage.
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Bobby Roth
Ampristan Lengus
Cleveland Indians
Roth
Indiana
White Sox
Jackson
Ohio
Sago Aroriculy Doagat-Chady
Stanford Crew Plans Empire Trip and Triangular Rowing Event
Stanford University crew officials in San Francisco outline a winter rooming plan in Lafayette for a 30 to 40 man squad. They intend to bring a crew to the East next year to try for the varsity race at Poughkeepsie and have scheduled two races with Washington next spring due to potential disruptions at California.
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Stanford University
San Francisco
Leland Stanford University
Poughkeepsie
University of California
Stanford
Washington
Shanley proposes open marathon race for over forty five
James Shanley of Brooklyn, a fifty nine year old entrant with Etno club, challenges 48 year old star Weake of Pennant Athletic club to a full marathon race. To avoid Amateur Athletic Union ban on match races, Shanley urges the event be open to all athletes over forty five.
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New York
James Shanley
Brooklyn
Etno Club
Weake
Pennant Athletic Club
Amateur Athletic Union
Shanley
Abe
James Biel to rejoin Braves after arm troubles
Oroville California August 28 Bi James California pitcher who helped Boston in last year’s title race left home to rejoin the Braves. He had a sore arm this season and weeks ago asked for suspension without pay.
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Oroville
Cal
Bi" James
California
Boston
Braves
James
Stick to Work and Training, Taber Says
Norman Taber, famed Oxford runner, argues that success in any field requires concentration and steady discipline. He recalls his mile world record of 4 47.2 and credits extensive training, health benefits, and a regimen learned from Ea. OConnor, Brown University trainer, as essential to achieving ambitious goals.
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Norman Taber
Oxford University
Hige
Ons
Ea. O'Connor
Wolverines to Enter Golitz This Fall At Michigan
Ann Arbor Aug 28 Michigan rookies and scouts report Golitz an all round star plans to join Michigan this fall from Wisconsin. Golitz and two Badger stars Macka and Smith boosted Wisconsin’s strength in recent meets. Also Washington manager Griff ith says no more scouts needed and will study minor league players for the Wolverines.
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Titution
Ann Arbor
Michigan
Michigan Brack Prospecta
San Pran- Claro
H. G. Golita
Wolverine
Solitz
Golitz
University of Wigrongin
Ole
Coast
Guality
Wold
Wisconsin
Fowfergnen
Goltz
Macka
Smith
Wandhigton
Othuk Griffith
Washington
Acouta
Hilgary
Aquaplaning the New Sport at Town Harbor
The article describes aqua planing, a water sport where a rider stands on a plank tied to a stern of a boat and hurls over waves. It notes the danger, the need for strong swimming, balance, and courage, and mentions variations including riders standing on hands.
Salt Lakers Belt Oaks in High-Scoring Exhibition
San Francisco Aug 27 Salt Lake defeated Oakland 9 2 as Salt Lakers rallied for a strong offensive showing. The Oaks struggled at the plate and the game featured a one sided scoring burst before play continued on page 10.
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Salt Lake
Oakland
San Francisco
Salt Lakers
Oaks
Wen Loat
Los
Angeles
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United States Military and Naval Academy
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Ike. Gornall
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Saketen
Edoard Fabre
Pollawlig
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Club Spirit
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Ilinoia Athletic
Chicago Athletic Association
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Richearde
Evers
Trish
Resi
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Crowyeh
Biel James
Mike Kuhne
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