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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1910
Page
13
The Pennsylvania varsity football team conducted a hard signal practice despite Coach Mike Murphy's wishes, moving from under the south stand to the field after finding the former space inadequate. The session reflected steady effort as the squad prepared for upcoming contests.
Virginia travels to American League park to face Carlisle Indian School in a clash of speed and open play. Carlisle, missing captains Houser and Libbey, hopes to upset Virginia, while coach Warner notes a hard battle and the Indians’ trick plays. Field conditions are soggy after rain, with a large crowd expected.
The listing shows Virginia Carlisle lineup with players Wilson Holladay Pankey Burd Garlen Towles Warner Bowen Jordan Arcassa Todd HB Wheelock Driver Brackley Jones Newashe and officials including Referee Bergen Umpire Kirby field judge Gass and head linesman Donnelly Trinity. Quarters are fifteen minutes and play starts at 3 o'clock.
Michigan cancels the Notre Dame football game after Notre Dame refuses to address an Ann Arbor protest against three alleged ineligible players. Western Conference later bars W Philbrook and Ralph Dimmock from the Urbana track meet, forfeiting Notre Dame’s first place and shifting it to Stanford, with Illinois Minnesota Iowa Western Reserve and South Dakota gaining minor points. Notre Dame football players involved also play for the team this season.
Wisconsin authorities plan to challenge Captain Johnston and quarterback McGovern for eligibility in the November 12 game at Minneapolis. Reports claim the players attend only night classes, violating conference rules requiring full course work. Details allege McGovern shifted from a three to a four year program to preserve remaining eligibility. Minnesota counters that no formal protest has reached its football office.
Georgetown elongated the scrimmage with a long signal drill on a slushy field yesterday. Capt. Dailey arrived, Hegarty recovered, Dunn sidelined, Walsh and Sitterding split reps at quarterback, Kelly featured at fullback, Quinlan moved up, and a large student mass meeting urged strong support for the team ahead of facing Virginia. Gould's Combeur placed second in the Prix Helipse at Maisons-Lafitte in Paris.
President Charles Murphy of the Chicago Nationals denied any link to the Cincinnati Philadelphia deal and said he plans another vacation after returning from French Lick. He dismissed talk of conferring with Phillies chief Fogel and stated his plans and possible destinations. The piece notes Fogel’s New Orleans travels and hints at trade and manager moves involving Evers and Chance.
Horace Fogel president of the Philadelphia club will meet Garry Herrmann in Cincinnati on Monday to discuss the Dooin Griffith trade dispute. The two presidents aim to settle the affair amicably. Fogel is touring Alabama seeking a training spot with Mobile and Birmingham paying special attention. He will finish the search by Sunday and travel to Cincinnati that evening.
Harvard meets Cornell while Yale faces Brown in pivotal games shaping perceptions of the top colleges. Cornell has recent big scores but struggles against stronger foes. Harvard edged past Brown 12 0 recently, and Yale may face a tougher test if key players return. Princeton remains unscored on as it meets Holy Cross and Dartmouth battles Penn. San Francisco dealers plan a bike racing revival.
Dawson edges Mulford in a tense 20 mile race at Atlanta to claim the City of Atlanta trophy. Weathered by tire changes and a late surge, Dawson wins by inches as both drivers push to the limit on the final two miles. Multiple track records fall in accompanying events, with prize money awarded to top finishers across ten races.
Julius J. Weber former Villanova star joins Catholic University as post graduate. He will train to represent the university in meets across Washington Baltimore Richmond and Franklin field. Inter class meet planned November 1 with 70 plus contenders. relay team formation eyed. running track being built on University field.
Local football card lists many games across Virginia and surrounding areas. Notable matches include Carlisle Indians at American League Park and Gallaudet facing Maryland Aggies in College Park, plus numerous Southern and Midwestern clashes with teams like Sewanee, LSU, Kentucky, Auburn, North Carolina, William and Mary, Princeton, Harvard, Cornell, Penn, and Pittsburgh.
James W. Mock, a senior placing in Roanoke College, died in a Roanoke hospital from injuries after last Friday’s football practice. The Damascus, Virginia native, 19, was acting as an extra tackle when the accident occurred. Pneumonia and pleurisy set in, with a complication of internal injury noted as the cause.
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