The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-08-08
EARLHAM WILL BE HEARD FROM.
President Kelly Heartily I'm Favor Of
wholesome Athletic sports.
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Special 20 the Indianapolis journal.
RICHMOND. Ind. Aug. THE Quaker
youths OF Earlham College have long been
noted. not only for their scholarly attain
rnents. but also for their many victories on
the gridiron and in various athletic con-
tests. With the inauguration of Robert L.
Kelly as president, the athletics of the COL
lege were given a new impetus. The new
president is somewhat of an athlete, and
readily gives his support to all sports that
are sanctioned by the leading schools of the
country. The only restriction which he
places on any of the undertakings of the
athletic association of the institution is
that the men entered I'm any event shall be
duly elected by the association. and that all
meets must be fairly conducted Knowing
that the head of the institution gives his
support and that every effort In an athletic
way receives due recognition by him, 1t is
sure TO add much TO the interest and results
In the next seasons events.
While Ezriham's last years football rec
ord Was not as bright as some IN the past.
considering the conditions under which II
was made IL was better than that OF a num-
Der of the colleges of the State of the same
ranking. The success OF the basketball
teams. both boys and girls, told the Quak-
ers that they were still worth something.
Spring athletics were entered by every man
that made any pretense of being an athlete,
and the result was that the meet of the
secondary colleges. held I'm May. was easily
won by the Quaker athletes.
AS I'm most OF the colleges in the country,
football Is the leading outdoor sport at
Eariham. More than half of the boys or
the school wear a suit throughout the sea-
son. The outlook for this season promises
the most successful year in the history OF
the institution. Not only has the manage
ment been planning for IL since the close
OF last season. but as early as 1901 deals
were closed looking toward the schedule,
players and a coach for the season, which
opens on the 10th OF September
The management feels that Ii has been
especially fortunate In securing as coach
two years he has been the star on Purdue's
champion teams and IL recognized through
out the State as one OF the best players. and
has ranked among the first undercoaches.
He finished his course last year at Purdue,
and was at once signed by the EsTiham
Athletic Association for O3. He visited the
school last spring and met a number of the
players. Special Instructions We're given
them, and a course OF training outlined 10
be done at their homes. beginning about
the first of August. This Will put them In
good shape for the opening of the season.
The games with the strongest teams are
scheduled for the first month Of play. and
for this reason Coach Miller Is anxious that
the men come 10 school in good physical
condition Most of the experienced players
are working out of doors during the sum-
mer, which will put them I'm good condition
TO stand the rigid practice of the first few
weeks.
just how many of the old players will be
back Is not known positively. A few of
the players left with the graduating class.
but a number of undergraduates have been
in training and ready to take their places.
20 that the team will not be weakened on
this account. Every member Of the second
team. which on several occasions defeated
the varsity eleven last year, will be back
and. under the training of the coach. are
expected to make an excellent record. Two
of the Naceys will be back. but the star
guard Is holding eff for a better offer. 1t Is
Thought by those who know him best that
- nIN DO IN ha1d ~ tho ami n = III
2 training season. Much Is expected from
Barney Hobbs. who played a star back
last year. but he has never yet had training
by a coach. John Clark, the full back. who
creeps through the line as a snake through
the grass. Is expected 10 lead the team In
~touchdowns- Some excellent new material
IS I'm sight. and a couple of players from
other schools have signified their intention
of attending Earlham this year.