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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1912
Page
1
Damon Runyun forecasts Harvard to win the eastern football title over Yale, amid debate over Princeton results and Yale’s bias. Charley Brickley of Everett, Mass., stars as Harvard relies on kicking, with Felton and Pelton among rivals noted for sharp, high lobs and tough defense.
A Bari street London provision dealer displays a window sign claiming genuine English humor with the slogan When visiting Shakespeare's England, eat England's Bacon.
A Stillwater Oklahoma man recounts severe back pains from diseased kidneys and credits Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root with curing him. He urges others to publish the testimonial and request a sample bottle and booklet from Kilmer Co. Binghamton New York.
Iowa and Ames collide in a Friday schedule clash with Ames favored for weight and power. Iowa relies on backfield speed and open field work to counter Ames pounding the line. Coach Williams prepares tricks while Iowa’s line and tackles brace for the Ames attack. Swisher and McCanney were injured in practice with Curry set to start at quarterback. Conehea and Curra shown in scrimmage work.
Mount Vernon Iowa November 13 Any inventory of injuries to the Cornell team after the Ames game shows few serious results The only exception is Baird who has a slightly torn ear and a bad Charlie horse He may miss the Gee game next Saturday Captain Pony West Lott and Fingercenter should be able to play West knee remains weak Estes West impressed at end Shafer did well at guard New men gave a strong defensive effort Cornell expects to improve with practice and Fing er back at center Coe looms strong and will be saved for Cornell game
In the Indiana contest two quarterbacks remain in good condition. Penningroth, a substitute half, limps from the struggle while Patterson, a substitute fullback, returns after a bad knee. Von Lackum is out with injury, Kirk has a swollen face, and Van Meter reportedly needs crutches for several weeks.
Des Moines Nov 13. Drake Bulldogs and freshman squad battled in heavy mud on the practice field as Coach Griffith drives a hard week of drills for Grinnell game Saturday. Several players sidelined by injuries. Eagan praised as top line backer. Freshmen show grit. practice continues tonight amid soggy conditions.
Ned Egan manager of the Ottumwa Speed Boys and head of the Egan Concert Company spoke in Monmouth on the Central Association changes. He welcomed Waterloo and Cedar Rapids joining the league and predicted strong teams in 1913 while promoting his brother’s operatic tour.
Grinnell faces two hard tests as Drake and Cornell loom as stronger foes. The November 13 report notes Grinnell’s uphill path and the daunting tasks ahead in the season showdown.
Des Moines game looms next Saturday while Cornell is set to play at Grinnell the following week. Coach Grown focuses on Drake with a potential lineup shift if Captain Greenwood is declared eligible. Frey or Hines may fill tackle, and practice intensifies as freshmen join scrimmage.
November 13 report notes an active season for Iowa sportsmen with wild ducks prairie chickens and quail on the menu. Duck hunting is strongest in northern counties where sloughs shrink, while big winter holes yielded large bag limits for statewide hunters before cold weather drives fowl south.
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