Numbering Plan Gains Ground In College Football
Colleges split on player numbering with three approaches and public support grows. Dartmouth led by adopting numbers while Princeton contends, and Yale echoes the move as stadiums expand. Spectator interest and gate receipts drive the push toward mandatory numbering, linking football to a commercial sport.
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Chicago
Dartmouth
Princeton
Yale Bowl
Palmer Stadium
Cambridge
Yale
East High Basketball Schedule Nearing Completion
East High prepares for inter school contests under Coach Zimmerman as tryouts select players for the school team. The schedule lists Cedar Falls and Weet high as opponents with open dates on Feb 5 and March 5, and there is potential play with Cedar Rapids and additional teams before season end. Christian Brothers College to play Rolla School of Mines for Missouri football title amid Missouri U protests.
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East High
Zimmerman
Tepics
Independence
Warrerk
Cefar
Weet High
Cedar Raunds High School
St. Lewis
Christian Brothers College
Rolla School of Mines
Masons to Attend Grundy Center Initiation Tonight
A delegation of Royal Arch Masons will travel to Grundy Center today to attend initiation ceremonies this evening. Expected attendees include A. J. Puna, R. B. Slippy, W. H. Scheel, A. A. Belis, A. E. Glenny, F. L. Huntley, R. J. Newell, and J. Rblin.
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Grundy Center
Royal Arch Medons
Grundy Cotter
A. J, Puna
R. B. Slippy
W. H. Scheel
A.A. Belis
A. E. Glenny
F. L. Huntley
R. J
Xewell
J. &. Roblin
Johnson Signs with Grifeds Johnson Signs with Grifeds
Walter Johnson confirmed Chicago Federal League club Chicago Federals signed him for two years in a deal reported by Weeghman. Manager Tinker and Johnson spoke by phone as Johnson awaited official salary figures and prepared to report to Chicago.
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Sangar City
Kan
Walter Johnson
Ianeas
Weeerhman
Chicago Federals
Chicago
Weeghinen
Weeghinen. “Thad
Tinker
Nebraska May Not Play Iowa Again Next Year
Reports from Iowa and Lincoln diverge over the cornhuskers and hawkeyes with tensions rising. Nebraska rooters demand severed relations amid alleged unsportsmanlike tactics and injuries to Dick Rutherford and Kerlain, while schedules loom for 1916 with Lincoln as potential site.
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der Moines
Dar
Lincoln
Cornhuskers
Nebraska
Town
Iowa
Eddie Plank 16 Signed by Feds Fills Pitching Gap
Chicago dispatch reports Eddie Plank, famed Athletics pitcher, has signed a one year contract with the Federal League. The left hander announced from Gettysburg that St Louis and Baltimore club officials confirmed the deal via wire from Gilmore. Terms not disclosed. Plank, nearing forty, has starred since 1901 with the Athletics and helped win six pennants and three world titles. He was reportedly paid five thousand dollars this season after the Feds pursued him. The article notes facing reserve clause limits and talks of coach staffing plans at the college level.
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Chicago
Uoe
Walter
Tohuson
Charles Wheglman
Weeghwiul
Johnson Han
Jor Tmuker
Johson
Johnson
Coffeyville
Tuan
Ber
Eddie Plank
Feds
Ott
Gettysburg
South Paw
Harry Goldman
Baltimore
St. Louis ¢Iuh
Jones
Mound City
Phil Ball
Chrb
Gilmore
Plank
Stor
St. Louse Mclals
Sald Plank
Seasin
Connie Macl
Athletics
Mack
Eve
Garry Merrmanno
Lee Maigee
St. Louis
St Louis
Herrmann
Ottfielder Marians
Marians
De Paul Prepares for Prep Title Showdown
Danvers Mass team from St Johns hover in on Saturday to face the De Paul eleven at White Sox Park after a day of intense practice led by Head Coach Joe Panpau. Johnny Maulbetseh will serve as field judge, boosting confidence on the north side as De Paul trains to defend Western prep football honor.
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Chicago
St. John's
Hrdeuy
Danvers
Mass
White Sox
de Paul Tean
Joe Panpau
Altho
Johnny Maulbetseh
Michigan
Philadelphia May Have Big Stadium
Philadelphia officials plan a new eighty thousand seat stadium after the Army Navy game crowds exposed Franklin Field's limits. West Point says the venue could host World Series games and possibly the 1918 Olympic events. Governor Tener estimates a cost of $2,300,000 and expects quick self funding.
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Philadelphia
Philadelpha
Army-Navy
Franklin Field
West Point
Athletics
Phillies
Tener
Ames Agitation For More Coaches
Ames, Ia., Dec. 4 The Cardinal guild, student control organization of Iowa State College, urged the athletic council to guarantee varsity football in 1915 and to establish an adequate, more efficient coaching system. The guild met yesterday to press the movement and rally supporters.
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Ames
Cardinal Guild
Towa State College
Slimas
zZood
Amolox The New Discovery Promises Skin Relief
A county newspaper ad touts Amolox as a miraculous remedy for skin conditions including pimples red blotches and scalp issues. It cites a case from Offumwa Illinois where a young woman healed after Amolox treatment and later married. The ad promises guarantees with money back and offers trial sizes.
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Offumwa
Amolox
Ale
Amoloy
Amalox
Waneler Bros
Wanderson Drug Co
Local Obituaries and Notices From Winthrop Area
Winthrop reports the death of Mrs. A. C. Miller of Le Grand Iowa and lists recent local obituaries including Frances Louisa Humphrey of Speedsville born 1836 and died 1314. Memorials note funeral services led by Rev. Brentnall and Rev. Fort with interment at Masonville. Also covered are Mutual Telephone exchange directors elected and local community events including a Ladies Aid dinner at the M E church.
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Winthrop
John Bibby
A. C. Miller
le Grand
Millers
Mutual Telephone Exchange
Middlefield
Grant Singer
Frompent
W. D. Hearn
Byron
Jim Hamilton
Liberty
George Slemmons
T. L. Slaughter
Harry Hickman
Lyceum
Poe
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E
Belle Stonemen
Roland, Heywood
Roulaeay Sapk
Alfred Heywood
Lewis Jack
S.C. Brentnall
Lamont
Fairview
Frances Louisa Humphrey
Speedsville
N. Y
Albert Jenks
George
Albert
Mitchall
John Rose
Masonville
Wm. Brubaker
Eva
Emma
Emma Reed
Remains of Wellington Baum. Hazleton obituary notice
The remains of the late Wellington F P Baum arrived from Ottawa Kansas. Born November 23 1845 in New York he died November 24 1914 aged 69 years and one day. Survived by widow and six children. Funeral at M E church Hazleton with Rev I Smith. Interment in Hazleton cemetery. Also noted is a large Thanksgiving family reunion for the Vargason and Miller families with about 40 of 60 members present at Hazleton home and ongoing gatherings in Independence.
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Hazleton
Wellington FP
Baum
Ottawa
Kat
Harkemar County
N. Y
Huchanan County
M. HE
Rev
I. Smith
Hagleton
Independence
Richard Vargason
M. Vargsson
G. M. Miller
De Wet Surrenders Without Firing a Shot
Gen Christian De Wet, a key leader of the South African rebellion, has surrendered without a shot after a motor car brigade trailed him through rugged terrain. Pursued by British forces, he abandoned horses and sought to mislead his pursuers before final capture near Waterburg in Bechuanaland.
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Vryburg
Beath
Africa
Lonedon
Christian de Wet
Waterburg
Bechwantand
Botha
Maynard Social Notes and Obituary Bids
Last week Thursday evening friends and relatives surprised Frank and Mrs Goldsberg on their twentieth wedding anniversary with a pleasant evening of conversation and cards. They received a handsome set of dishes as a gift. Ella Powers of Oelwein visited relatives in Maynard, staying with her sister Mrs. Emily Masters through Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Charles Miehe left for Los Angeles to spend the winter. J D Bing and family and Mr and Mrs W H Seeley attended the Feyetts County Rural Mail Carriers annual meeting in Donnan for Thanksgiving. Isaiah Stansberry's funeral was held Sunday at the aspera house. he had lived in Maynard 41 years and spent his final months with his son in Norfolk, aged 60.
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Mra
Johm Diehl
Mra. Diehl
Myra
Diehl
Wiff Nelson
Myron Ashby
Weeley Haabreack
Great Falls
Mont
James Foss
Hazleton
W. C. T. U. Af Oelwein
E. J. Short
Clifford Swartsell
Minneapolis
Ray McGuire
Coe College
Julius Capple
Cornell College
Theressa Swanson
Hazel Nelson
I. 3. T. College
Cedar Falls
Sadie Culp
Nelson
Long Grove ‘Cemetery
L. C. Stamm
McConnel
Stamm
Will Pace
Barnes
Fayette
Ed Stewart
Cedar Rapids
Joseph
Osear Clause
Garnavillo
Maynard
Frank Goldsberg
Charles Miehe
Los Angeles
Cal
J.D. Bing
W. H. Seeley
Donnan
Feyetts County
Isaiah Stansberry
Aspera House
Stansberry
Norfolk
Neb
Dropsy Cure Promised Free by Dr Miles
An advertisement touts Dr Miles as a long time expert offering a Grand Dropsy Treatment. It claims rapid relief within days, with a four component remedy plus tonic and laxative, and promises free book, examination chart, and a two pound treatment by writing to Dr Franklin Miles at Elkhart Indiana.
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Miles
Franklin Miles
Dept, CO
Main Street
Elkhart
Indiana
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Iowa Falls
Roy, Krukenberg
Frank Smith
Eimma
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José
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Lovers Company
Tapace
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Waterloo, Iowa
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Francis X. Bushman
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Wallie van
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A. J. Busby
Mgr
Lew Fish
All Star Co
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Pixley & Luders
John W. Ransone
Hans Wagner
Beauty
Pillex
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Rooney
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