Eye Opening Costs of Big College Football
The piece reveals the vast outlays behind top programs led by Yale Pennsylvania and Michigan with annual coaching salaries up to 7000 and trainer costs 5000. It notes stadiums at Harvard and Penn and big travel and equipment bills totaling tens of thousands, explaining profits are far smaller after expenses.
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Yale
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
Early American football roots and rise to popularity
The article traces football’s emergence in the United States from its 1876 Rugby roots to its rapid growth over five years, noting baseball’s parallel rise and the sport’s evolution beyond its English origins. It highlights Yale and Harvard adopting Rugby rules and the sport’s gradual transformation into modern American football.
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United States
National League of Baseball Clubs
England
Collegians
Kazan
Yale
Harvard
Jack
Origins of Football in America Elevates East to Midwest
The piece traces football’s rise from its English roots to a distinctly American game. It notes Western adoption, Eastern coaching influence, and Michigan under Hurry Up Yost as a pioneer. Public interest grew after early exhibition matches, leading to a nationwide boom in participation, equipment, and stadiums as youths take up the sport.
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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 Institute
In College Park Maryland on October 7 Maryland Agricultural College beat Baltimore Polytechnic Institute by 3 to 0. Cooper starred for the Agricultural team and Bosley kicked a late first-half goal from the 2 yard line. Polytechnics failed to gain a down as the farmers surged for long gains and scored two touchdowns credited to Cooper and Mehe, with Gastromefeld Bodley involved in plays.
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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
Washington to Host Army and Navy Football Game Ellipse Plan
A campaign argues Washington should host the annual army and navy football game. Proponents propose placing the Ellipse south of the White House for the event, backed by Col. Bromwell and top officials. The plan envisions gate proceeds funding military athletics and easing travel, with local support and enthusiasm nationwide.
Fight at Columbia Wesleyan game ends in melee
New York Oct 7 A Columbia Wesleyan football game at American League Park ended in a free for all when Wesleyan full back Bailey attacked Columbia full back Armstrong as he lay on the field. Five minutes of scuffles followed before police quieted the crowd Arm strong was removed from the game. Columbia could not score despite more yardage than Wesleyan. Lineups and officials listed.
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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 Defeat Colgate In A Hard fought Football Game
West Point defeated Colgate University 18 to 6 at West Point on October 7. The Cadets led 18-0 at halftime as Colgate scored a late touchdown and extra point in the second half. Lineups list Colgate left end and other positions with names partially garbled.
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West Point
Colgate University
Colgate
Gillespie
Sirpeon
Orys
Bill
Philson
Beck
Swarthmore Player Injured in Practice Faces Brain Hemorrhage
Swarthmore College football player I. Fugue, 23, of Pendleton, in University Hospital with a brain hemorrhage after a scrimmage. Doctors show little hope for recovery. Fugue aimed to earn a starting spot on the Swarthmore team and was active in daily practice. In the incident he was tackled and rendered unconscious during the drill.
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Swarthmore College
Philadelphia
I. Fugue
Pendleton, Inc
Iuniversity Hospital
Fugue
Bwarthmore
Due Hospital
New Zealanders Win All Over English Rugby Ring
London October 7 English rugby fans are astonished by New Zealanders crushing seven straight matches across six counties. They beat Durham, the former champion, 16 to 3, marking the first English try against the visitors back line. The Welsh showdown on November 1 looms as the next test of the colonial sweep.
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London
England
New Zealand
Durham
Seven Ear
Vic
Chicago Eleven Defeats Iowa University in Busy First Half
Chicago University eleven shows splendid form early in the season and defeats Iowa University this afternoon scoring seven touchdowns with no Maroon goal threatened. Heat limits second half to 16 minutes of play as Chicago uses only simple plays.
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Iowa University
Chicago
Cieaxo University
Chicaro
Football Notes Show Yale Harvard and Penn Stars
Archiquette develops into a star end for the Indians while Yale, Harvard, and Penn recruits move through scrimmages. Mentions include Sharley Gould now a Standard OU agent, Brill challenged by Spear, and captains Squires for Harvard. Coaching remarks, player tensions, injuries, and the pace of early season results fill the page with frequent names and team notes.
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Sharley Gould
Yale
Spear
Harvard
Brill
Gettysburg
Pennsylvania
Squires
Capt. Hurley
Hall
University of Texas
Rece
Bosey
Reiter
Reid
Fennsylvania
Hart
Zeigler
Robinson
Junk
Fogel
Naperville
Badger
Ya'e
Cornell
Iowa
Hagar Glass
Bie Yale
Bridgeport
Oat Teats
Owsley
New Haven
Yashnat Wesleyan
Hurley
Vanderboom
Wisconsin
Havig On
Taw
Whi
Ctnnis
Minnesota
Oech
Saborn
Oerhua
Sanborn
Tha
University of Pennsylvania
Cyeens
Bard
Simons
Villa Nova
Navy Defeats VMI 18-0 in Annapolis Openers
Navy Middies open season at Annapolis with an 18 to 0 victory over Virginia Military Institute. Norton at quarterback led the attack with three goals and multiple runs, while Spencer, Ghormley, and others added scores. Virginia fought hard but the Navy defense held firm, and Howard played through a nose fracture at tackle.
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Annapolis
Naval Academy
Midshipmen
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington
Norton
Decker
Navy
Spencer
Anen
Puersol
Ghormley
Institute
Pierson
Doherty
Virginians
Institutes
Ethe Epacher
Howard
Capt. Howard
Eng Howard
Porittona
Welch
Roward
Needham
Douglass
Teft
Byrd
Beca Bernat
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