Costs of Big College Football Rise With Coaches and Stadiums
The article reveals vast outlays at top colleges like Yale, Pennsylvania, and Michigan, including coaches salaries, trainers, and building costs. Yale’s last season cost nearly 27000 in operating expenses plus facilities, while Harvard and Princeton push further with stadiums and top pay.
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Princeton
Harvard
Pennsylvania
Annapolis
West Point
Michigan
Chicago
New Haven
Elis
United States
Penn
George Woodruff
Willams
Bill Reid
Crimson
Warvard
Cambridge
Franklin Field
Philadelphia
Ita Athletic Association
Glenn Warner
Carlisle
Iihaca
Newton
Bull
Lafayette
Lehigh
Starg
Lawson
Football's American birth and rapid growth in five years
The article traces football’s emergence in the United States from its rugby roots in England to its rapid rise after 1876. It notes baseball’s organized system spurred sport popularity, Yale and Harvard adopting Rugby rules with modifications, and the sport evolving beyond its English origins to become an American pastime.
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United States
National League of Baseball Clubs
England
Collegians
Kazan
Yale
Harvard
Jack
Evolution of American football from East origins to West spread
The article traces football’s growth from Eastern colleges to the Midwest and West, noting early adoption by Michigan and coach Hurry Up Yost. It highlights shifting public interest, rising crowds for big games, and a surge in production of football equipment as the sport gains nationwide traction among schools and youth.
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United States
Harvard
Yale
Princeton
Cleveland
Crescent Athletic Club
Brooklyn
Ohio
Crescents
la March Boys
Cowan and
George
Billy” Bull
West
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Maryland Agricultural College Defeats Baltimore Polytechnic
Maryland Agricultural College beat Baltimore Polytechnic Institute 3 to 0 in College Park. Cooper starred for the Farmers with two touchdowns and Bosley kicked a late goal from the 2-yard line. Coached by L. K. Neilson, the team showed swift play and strong line plunges throughout the game.
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Spedalo
Washington Post
College Park
Maryland Agricultural College
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
L. EK. Neilson
University of Nebraska
Cooper
Bosley
Agricultural College
Polytechnics
Ge Meoll
Sannch
Ans
Mehee
Bodley
Army and Navy Gridiron to Be Played in Washington
Washington seeks to host the Army Navy football game yearly by placing the ellipse south of the White House. Officials appeal to Col Bromwell, the President, Annapolis and West Point leaders, and District commissioners for support. The plan promises to profit local hotels and eateries while avoiding travel issues and ticket scandals at Princeton.
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Army
Navy
National Capital
University of Pennsylvania
Franklin Pielé
Princeton
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Col. Bromwell
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West Point
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Athletic Association
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Annapolis
Fight at Columbia Wesleyan football game ends in melee
New York October 7 A Columbia Wesleyan football clash at American League Park finished tied with neither side scoring Bailey Wesleyans full back jumped on Armstrong Columbia as he lay on the field prompting a five minute brawl quelled only by police. Armstrong was removed from the game.
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New York
Wesleyan
Columba
Columbia
van Surdam
Armstrong
Tush
Eros
Bangser
Fisher
Echeverria
Aigelulger
Duden
Veee Taylor
Dearborn Muir
Enos
aReiter Donovan
Hinds
Helmrich
Willard
Bodgekingen
Ross McClare
White
Michigan
Cadets Win From Colgate In Hard Fought Game
West Point defeated Colgate University 18 to 6 in an afternoon football game at West Point New York. The first half saw West Point’s goal unthreatened as the soldiers built an 18 point lead. Colgate scored a touchdown and goal in the second half.
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West Point
Colgate University
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Gillespie
Sirpeon
Orys
Bill
Philson
Beck
Swarthmore player lingers after brain hemorrhage
Swarthmore College football player I Fugue, 23, Pendleton, Ind., injured during practice and taken to University Hospital with a brain hemorrhage. Doctors express slim hopes for recovery as he fights the injury during his first college year.
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Bwarthmore
Due Hospital
New Zealanders Sweep English Rugby Victories
London reports New Zealand rugby players, visiting England, have won seven matches in six counties since arrival. They defeated Durham, England's champion county, 16 to 3. Durham scored a late try, first by an Englishman against the visitors. New Zealanders total 247 points across seven games. The English public eye Welsh team to challenge on November 1.
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London
England
New Zealand
Durham
Seven Ear
Vic
Marquette Football Triumph Over Iowa University
Chicago reports Marogne University eleven displays splendid form early in the season defeating Iowa University this afternoon. The Maroon goal line never threatened, with seven touchdowns and consistent kicking. Second half shortened to sixteen minutes due to heat, Chicago used simple plays throughout.
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Marcone
Iowa University
Chicago
Cieaxo University
Chicaro
Football Notes Highlight Yale Penn State Stars
Archiquette shaping into a star end at Yale and Hurley of Harvard sustaining a serious injury alter a line drill. Harvard, Wisconsin, and Penn are building depth with fresh recruit. Old Yale captains, boosters, and new guards feature in this broad survey of early football prospects and coaching moves.
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Byron Dickson
Penn
Mike Murphy
Yale
Murphy
Yost
Michigan
Harvard
Sharley Gould
Spear
Brill
Gettysburg
Pennsylvania
Squires
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Hall
University of Texas
Rece
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Reiter
Reid
Fennsylvania
Hart
Zeigler
Robinson
Junk
Fogel
Naperville
Badger
Ya'e
Cornell
Iowa
Hagar Glass
Bie Yale
Bridgeport
Oat Teats
Owsley
New Haven
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Hurley
Vanderboom
Wisconsin
Havig On
Taw
Whi
Ctnnis
Minnesota
Oech
Saborn
Oerhua
Sanborn
Tha
University of Pennsylvania
Cyeens
Bard
Simons
Villa Nova
Navy Middies Blank Virginia Military Institute in Annapolis Opener
The Navy Midshipmen defeated Virginia Military Institute 18 to 0 in Annapolis opening the football season. Norton starred as quarterback and drop-kicker with two successful goals, while Spencer Ghormley and Doherty scored in the first half and Pierson added a late touchdown. The Virginians fought hard but could not breach Navy’s strong defense as the Middies showcased depth and weight advantage.
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Naval Academy
Midshipmen
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington
Norton
Decker
Navy
Spencer
Anen
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Institute
Pierson
Doherty
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Eng Howard
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Roward
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