Debate over forward pass shapes modern football rules
New York March 2 The intercollegiate rules committee adjourned after eight hours of debate on the forward pass with no vote or agreement. Supporters and opponents clashed over policy while preparations for a possible early session resumption next day and plans to retain the forward pass and onsite kick in 1919 linger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Mar
B. K. Hail
Dartmouth
Segalons
Flair
Hall
Gotham Sporting Notes Pedel 16 Washington and Carter boxing hints
Weir eyes 1900 Alfred Noble race and Carter handicap with possible showings from Roseven sire Weir notes Lang Ketchel Papke and Langford futures while Gleason drills Jeffries Johnson fight plans. Comiskey fronts Chicago White Sox rebuild with Duffy and a new manager to challenge the Cubs and attract patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pedel
Washington
New York
Weir
Alfred Noble
Carter Castyles
Jack Atkin
Sir John Johnson
Papke
Willie
Ketchel
Frank Kisuis
Lang
Philadelphia
Paple
Langford
Morehan
Comskey
Chicago Witte
Blackburn
Comiskey
Hugh Dufy
Sox
Duffy
Cubs
Windy City
Yale Wins Intercollegiate Championship Opener Over Penn
Yale defeats the University of Pennsylvania 2 to 0 in the first intercollegiate baseball game of the season. Schultz wildness drives four Yale runs, with a sequence of errors and timely hits shaping the lead as Penn struggles to respond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Wildness
Schultz
Atlanta
University of Pennsylvania
Schultas Wildness
Whayer
Oakmin
giMurpm
Behuliz
Hasden
Smiley
Schulte
Tommere
Costenn
Tormars Bituckeul
Behultz
Tommera
Tommers
Murphy
Hayden
OM Tommers
San Seeraw
Sir Adar
News From American League Training Camps
In Hot Springs Ark on March 25 Boston Red Sox showed weak fielding and base running allowing Cincinnati to edge them 5 to 4 as Wood led the defense and Cantwell pitched for the Grifs. Frank Arellanes struggled early, Cantwell later held Cincinnati to five runs in four innings. Griffins’ team played sharper ball while the Sox lagged in timely hits and fielding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cantwell
Reds
Hot Springs
Ark
Boston Fed Sox
Cincinnatis
Waad
Bostage
Griffith
Bescher
Frank Arellanes
Crucis
Cantwall
Noi
Hestons
Wood
Griffins
Bostons
Ratlerles
Boston
Avolianes
Has-Beens Talk Fight In Pittsburgh Printers Ring
The article notes former opponents like Jack Suliffe and McAuliffe aiming to resume boxing, with Drepler and We Suliffe referenced in earlier bouts. It mentions a potential match in Pittsburgh and a claim of readiness to post large stakes as retirement and training details surface amid historic notes from Oakland Athletic Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puisburg Pa
Owen H Diezler
Jack We
Suliffe
Nehtwetaht Charmpor
Drepler
McAuity
Coney Tstand
Meaulyte
McAulite
Diegle
Legle
Tresici
Oakland
Tigers Beat Virginia In Narrow Baseball Contest
A foggy, error prone game saw Princeton edge Virginia with solid hitting and key plays. Steve White earned the win while Bard and Sterrett produced timely hits, as Princeton's bats backed a strong defense to secure a 9 7 victory. Virginia pitcher Hawee and Hawse faced the most trouble, while Ward, Ballin and Reed delivered important runs for Princeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bard
Cunningham
Washington
Pickford
Princetom
Ag i
Steve White
Kist
Hawee
Virginia
Toadea
Sterrett
Hawse
Princeton
Benner
Dauble
Warwick
Reed
Fasged Batl
Raliny Uigaire
Elgter
Baegue
Fite Uf Gatwe
Chicago Saloon Vote Blocked by Election Commission
Chicago election officials ruled that a proposed saloon question cannot appear on the April 8 ballot due to insufficient valid signatures. The deny decision cited 35193 of 1400 names as unregistered, nullifying hundreds of hours of prohibition workers efforts in downtown streets and transit platforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Bible Society Raises Million for Sage Gift Drive
The American Bible Society reports a yearlong effort to raise 500000 to match Mrs Russell Sage's gift of an equal amount. Thousands nationwide contributed from ten cents up to 100 dollars, with no subtractions below that level. The announcement was made at society offices as the drive reached its objective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sage
New Lork
American Bible
Bor Cy
Russell Sage
Holland American agent pleads guilty to rebates charges
Adnan Gips general agent of the Holland American Line pleaded guilty before Judge Holt in New York to two indictments charging him with receiving rebates from Wabash and Central Vermont railroads in violation of the Sherman Act. Judge Holt fined him 3200 in each case. The United States district attorney explained the line accepted flights in Europe for interior ports of destination and received funds from the railroads it favored on shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adnan Gips
Holland Steamship
New York
Adnan Goe
Holt
United States
Cieun Court Tiis
Central Vermont
Holl
Holland American Line
Lastrut
Wise
Europe
Unusual Robbery After Body Exhumation at Fmeel Hill
A strange incident occurred at Fmeel Hill on March 26 when a tanisiant was alleged to have exhumed a body and stolen items. A diamond, a tiny gold watch, and other valuables were taken before the tomb was resealed. The event is reported as occurring over two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browns
Washington Post
Dallas
Tex Mar
Oklahoma
Q Connor
Muskoreekla
Oktehona City
Ledges
St Lana
New York Nationals
Indiarapolis
Bugs Raymond
Rube Witchell
Oconnor McGraworth
Moloney
New York
Swift’s S. S. S.Promised Cure for Chronic Sores
An advertisement extols S. S. S. as the greatest blood purifier to heal long standing ulcers. It claims impurities in the blood prevent healing, asserts the tonic clears the circulation, and promises permanent tissue rebuilding. Provides Atlanta mail order offer for free book “Sores and Ulcers.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Douglas
Dougles
Wir
Douglas
Brockton
Masa
Washington
Pennsylvania Ave
N. W
GEE Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
Also Mentioned on This Page
American Tobacco
Wall St
Connave
Center Market
Andrews
P. Andrews Paper Fa
Hewn
York
Louisiana Ave. N.W
Espapp Hl
House & Herrmann
Sis
Riles Committee
Gotham Sporting Notes
Wer
Walsh
Jack Gleason
Jeffnes
Jalmson
Chncago
Johnson
Gleason
Richard
Prine
Fristo
Jack Welsh
Tll
Jeffries Johnson
California
Welsh
Hoboken
Charles White
Ketehel
Becaus
YALE
Nashville
Aunetian
Los Angeles
Angel
Chutes Park
Angels
Olmstead
Tozer
Daffy
Tarrai
Smith Setor
Cobt Spee
San Antonio
Tiger
Ty Colly
Jennings
Hughie
Tien
Pinser
Promime
Watlington Pos
Athens
Haris Wolters
Gaidna
Ligle
Stork
Chicaga
Frisco
Upton
Titcher Stewart
Lana
Atrosa
Sov
Stewart
Sha
Cole
Awantango
White Lange
Oren
Steart Hevey
W Mame
Owen Ziegier
Jack Me
Tigers
Virgeria
Henry School
Clifton Gaunts
Hears
Gemer
Lee Walker
Little Tigers
Theodore Menizel
Flonda Avenue
Carbery AC
Tudlow AC
Reily
Carbery Twittes
Sidnessing
Shelly
L Street
Street Stara
Tremont
Phe
Hratthville
Vemnits
John G Holden
Hyatteville
Ywastinton Ars
McDevitt Vaid
Munich
America
Diamond
National Capital Brewing Co
Lincoln
District OF Columbia
Roel
Southers Taural
Pang T Atsamant Paver
Dtottnan
Columbia
Columb Rowd II
West
Suewet N
B Street
Cevel
IRTY
Bell System
The
Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Company
Bible Society
Melville D. Lindsay
Goodyear Albber Co
EF Street
Pettit & CO
Svarre
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!