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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-17
.PUSHBlLL match
On SKATING RINK
New Game Inauguratcd Here
Last Night Delighted Big
Crowd in Attendance.
A TW0-MILE RELAY RACE
Petersburg Team Took Lead al
Start and Were Never
Headed.

one of the largest crowds ever assom-
bied at tho big skating rink at the Reser-
Voir laughed, rOared, held their sides
and laughed sOua more, last night. the
occasion beng the Introduction OF push
ball on roller skates to a Richmond au-
dienco.
a ball six feet in height pumped up
by an immense air pump. operated by an
electric motor. was the object OF attack
10y ten of the sturdiest youngsters among
the many skaters OF Richmond. Instead
Of dividing time into two halves OF ten
minutes each, the game WAC played df-
teen minutes straight. and was finally
won by Captain Newbcrrys team, com
posed OF Messrs. New berry. Hooker. Mac
rcan, Moore and Parkinson Captain
Brent and his team, Messrs Haley.
Moren, Noel and Mack, put no a gallant
fight. bUt We're finally defeated two to
nothing.
II was about the most amusing event
as yet introduced on the roller rink here.
and every one enjoyed the fun. which
came fast and furious. Pushbau is
played after the order Of football the
immense ball being placed in the middle
Of the floor, with the opposing teams
lined up on either side. AT the start
signal a tug OF war breaks loose. and for
fifteen minutes last night a spectacle
only to be Witnessed in a pushball game
was on Captain Newborrv's team scored
two goals against their opponents moth
Ing. although at the finish Captain Brent
and his team had the bail within three
feet Of the goal. every inch being holly
fought for by both sides
The first event was "a two-mile relay
race between Richmond and Petersburg
being the third Of a series Petersburs
took the lead at the start and were never
headed. winning by half a lap IN the re-
markedly fast time Of SIS II.
An entirely new set OF pictures we're
shown, they being about the best seen
here in some time.
on Tuesday evening a picked team from
the two teams competing last night wi ]
60 TO Petersburg to tackle the pushball
team Of that city, and a return match
VIII be nlaYed here on next Fridav nIchf
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-17
Yale Full of Hope and Coach Pre-
diets Victory for Sons
Of Eli.

NEW HAVEN. November 16-FuH Of
hope. the Yale football coaches met In
council last night for the last time. and
stated that they felt that tho improve
ment in the physical condition Of Cap
tain Morse and Roome made Yale's
chances for beating Princeton about
even. Owsley. tho head coach last year.
went further. and confidently predicted
a victory for Yale
With the field covered two inches deep
in snow, the team engaged in signal
practice this afternoon for nearly an
hour. Tad Jones had a rest, and Dimes
ran the team. The men appeared to be
In excellent condition. The snow did not
Interfere with running through signals.
but the drop kickers found 1t impos-
sible to send the ball over the bar.
The final makeup OF the backfleld
is stu in doubt Captain Morse Will
start the game, but whether at right
halfback or fuliback the coaches win
not say. II Morse plays at halfback,
Knox will be his running mate with
Roome at fullback Otherwise Vecder
and Knox viii play the halves. with
Morse at fUllback. IL Is the general opin-
ion that tho hrst combination will begin
the game.
The work Tomorrow VIII consist OF a
short signal drill OF not more than NJ
teen or twenty minutes.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-17
DAVIDSON TO PLAY
GAME AT BLACKSBURG
Changed From Roanoke to the
Grounds Of Virginia Poly
technic Institute.

BLACKS BURG. VA. November 16-
Tho game Of football originally scheduled
70 be played with Davidson College at
Roanoke has been changed TO Biacksbu
and will be played here Saturday after
noon.
The Tech. team is ~ fine share and
expect 20 make this last game Of the
season on Gibboney Field one OF the
most interesting Of the season. Much
interest Is felt in the result OF this game.
Ak IL is the last big game before the
Techs mrct the Naval Academy at
Annapolis on the 2+th. and the Thanks
giving game az Richmond on the 29th.
The Davidson team has been plaving
fine bah this year. and played the Uni
Versity 10 a standstll recently The
game has been extensively advertised in
the towns around Blacksburg. and II the
weather is at all decent a large crowd
Is expected.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-17
Sons OF Eli and Tigers
Fight it Out To-Day
Tigers Last Day Of Practice,
Undergraduates Much Excited
and in High Hopes.

PRINCETON. n J.. November IS
Princeton Is all excitement tonight The
vanguard Of the big crowd that viii
witness to-morrow's battle Is coming IN
on every train. The little college town
Is discarding its customary sober dress
and is taking on a holiday appearance.
The orange and black Of PrincetOa
and the blue of Yale arc being displayed
on almost every building. The excite
ment among the students is at fever heat
and scarcely anything but football is
being talked about the campus.
Seldom in the history OF the great
struggles with Yale have the under
graduates been so hopeful Of victory, and
certainly no team has ever been more
anxious TO show that the confidence of
it's supporters has not been misplaced.
Betting IS almost at a standstrl
Princeton's hackers believe that they are
justified in asking even money. both ON
account Of Yaie's prestige and tho fact
that both teams made practically the
same score against West Point The
members OF the team, with two exccp-
lions. are in splendid condition Injuries
which Tenny received in practice re-
Gently have taken an unexpected turn
for the worse. and Il was announced To-
night that Dowd would relieve H.
Dillon at quarterback II the latter Is in
jurod. Captain Herbert Dillon is not
likely to last through the game naub
is his substitute. Tho rest OF the squad
are In the pink Of condition.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-17
BOOKMAKERS GIVE
Up At BENNING' S
Admit They Can't Do Business
Under Recent Decision.
Little Betting.

WASHINGTON. y. C.. November IS
The autumn meeting at Bennings, under
the auspices Of the Washington Jockey
club. opened to-day under conditions
that promise little profit 10 the hackers
OF the meeting The recent decision
affecting bookmakcrs compelled all bet
tiers TO seek investment among men
wearing no badges and having no sta
tionary location for business. and. there
fore. a light business was done Under
these conditions short prices we're offered
and a comparatively small amount Of
money changed hands Many book
makers have announced their Intention
Of abandoning business during the meet
ms
The summaries.
First race-selling. for three-year-olds
and up. six and one-half furlongs fCo-
lumbia course)-Nlhlick (even) FIRST.
Yada 90 70 u second; Toscan 90 to u
third. Time 1923 is.
Second race-Steeplechas roaidey,
three -year-olds. about two miies-Souv-
igny q TO JOB first the Colonel C9s .
10 - second; Acolyte IS TO u third.
Time 4:20.
Third race maiden. two-year-olds. five
furlongs (old course)-Regsl Lad Cs TO
j. first. Theodosia DC to II second
Speed Queen (6 70 y third Time.
1904 2-5.
Fourth raoe-Columbia handicap. three
year-olds and up. seven furiongs fCo-
lnmbia course)-Oxford q to % first;
Melbourne q IL 70 - second: Pater
90 to - third. Time 1928 1-5.
With race-For twO-year-olds non
winners OF two noes. six and a half
iurlonRs columbia course)-Adellnette
q to 81 first Brttanby q to u second
Narelle % to - third. Time. 1928 IS
Sixth race-Seliiug fhrea,,oo- -.
and up. one mile Columbia courseo -
Wooiwioh % 70 50 first Ivanhoe % 70
ID second. Weirdsomo a 70 ID third
Time, 1:43 50.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-17
EAST MEETS WEST
AT PHILADELPHIA

PHILADELPHIA. November 1s.-The
University Of Michigan football team
reached here yesterday afternoon and
went direct 10 Westchester. whero IN
Will remain until tomorrow morning
Coach Yost, when asked what he thought
OF the outlook. would not commit him
self. but said be hoped t. win, ana would
surely have done so had Captain Curtis
not broken his leg The team took light
practice to-day
The Pennsy lvania players are stu at
WinslOw Junction. y. j., where they VIII
remain until tomorrow morning The
men ran through signals this afternon
and the work was fast. Lawrence haa
been instructed to run his team at tOD
speed from start to finish Of the game
Every man on the squad Is in good con-
dttion. ZeigleT has recovered from his
iiameness and Will be in his regular posi-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-17
On Latonia Track.

CINCINNATI November IL
Jocelyn captured the handicap steepIe-
chase over the clubhouse course. the
feature of the card at Latonia. q'hrao
favorites won. Summarizes:
First race-siX furlongs-Sir Vagrant "a
70 81 first, Sagapanak % to u second
Ben True &c TO - third Time. 1.1e as.
second race--siX demonstrating @ To
ID first, Simon Kent (s to ID second Ior5
Dixon g to u third Time. lis 2-5.
Third race-mlle-Beau Brummel q ~
ID first. Crafty g 20 - second. Miss ISdo
as 10 u third. Time 1:n 3-5.
Fourth race-steeplechase handicap.
clubhouse coursc-Tadv Jocaiyn g to <,
FIRST. Peter Becker as to - second
Profitable rs to ID third Time. $3.50 %
FIFTH race-one milo-Tomple % n N
first. Beatrice 80 20 ID second. Globe Run.
ner to y third. Time. 1:f2 Is.
sixth race-one milc-Henry Q. % to !,
first. Gamester 40 20 - second. Dan
NcKonna @ 70 - third. Time, Ia IS.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-17

the open field play this afternoon "A
feature. The lines or both are strong
enough 20 resist the line plays that can
be used. and end runs and forward
passes are almost absolutely necessary.
This VIII make tho contest much more
interesting FOR the spectator and more
spectacuiar from every point Of view.
VIII Be Fast Game.
V. D. J. has q fast set Of men and
viii certainly use the tactics OF the light
team. al Though the line viii average
nearly $50 pounds. The Richmond line
IS somewhat heavier. and there IS little
chance 81 their getting through on plays
which include the five middlemen.
The backs and ends for Virginia Mil
tary Institute are or the first class and
viii make IL hot for aI-comers. Richmond
"a just as well of in that respect. how
ever
Judging from the games played this
year. the two teams are about evenly
matched and a good game will be the
outcome There are probably no other
teams In the state which would give tho
same exhibition. and certainly none which
would give a pIuckier struggle.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-17
Real Estate For Sale.
IL Minutes
From Broad Street.

The modern railroad has brought many
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leNerlsh towns 20 the open trv--4
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nine PASSENGER trains daily and the rrr,
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The WOODLAND HOMIE an Illus
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detailed descriuti0n of Glen Allen
Price. cents. no Richmond News Co. 6i3
GLEN ALIEN COTTAGE. a dwelling
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FOREST LODGE. q SPACIOUS mansion
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hotel Of the frst-ciass n rs midway
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To avoid useless co~rcsoondoroe with
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-17
THE CHAMPIONSHIP
CAME OF THE COLLEGES
Randolph Macon and William
and Mary Teams Play
To-Day.
To-Day.

WILLIAMSBURG. VA. November 10
William and Mary and RandoIph-A
Will play the championship game on the
college campus here tomorrow (Satur-
day. The game is being well advertised
and a large crowd will probably be in
attendance This viii be the first game
between the two colleges this season. and
a good game is looked for. Randolph
Macon beat Richmond College during the
nrst part Of the season. and the latter. in
turn, beat William and Mary here bv
a large score two weeks ago
But the team has increased IN speed
considerably since that time. and the coll
legiates here are hopeful Of victory
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-17
NAVY WILL HAVE 4
LIGHT TEAM TO-DAY
Lineup Against North Carolina
Will Lack Weight Of Sling
huff, the Mighty.

ANNAPOLIS. ND. November is.--1be
tS0tDaii practice at the Naval Academy
80 80 az, ~ ~. iioon was ono OF the longest
Sl the season, although there was no
une-up against the scrub The Dlavers
We're excused from the afternoon drill
and mad nearly three solid hours OF sie-
nal work, handling punts ana sncciaf
lorna lions. TIE practice was secret
SAnslutf. the Navy centre. and hoavicst
man on the team. will not o. BID tna
Carolina tomorrow, as he hurt his fnof
last week. and Trainer McMasters thinks
II snIe 20 let him rest until Monday.
strand VIII take his place But Tor th..
clahse. the arrangement ar the START
VII De the same which Will begin the
army game. barring accident.
Inc lineup Will be Richardson left
end Northcroft. left tackle. PIER
SOL left guard. Brand centre:
Wright right guard Simpson. risht
tackle. Dague, right end Norton. quar-
teri Captain Spencer. left half. Douglass.
right haif; Ingram. fullnack.
The Naval team IS. one % The nshtest
OF the big cOllege teams.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-17

Beaten by the Indians and another
team, and played 20 standstil by
Swarthmore. Pennsy may yet develop
That wonderful recuperatve power she
has shown in former years. and defeat
1osts Ann ArOor cracks. especially since
the Mchiganders have been badly Grip
pied recently by the injury Of their star
fuilback There are no means OF COM
pairing the teams. and their relative play
ing strength is an unknown quantity.
Harvard has a stir proposition in
Dartmouth. an old rival. but the Cam
bridge men ought 10 win easily. Judged
hy tho weak showing OF Dartmouth
against Princeton. which beat her -
20 o. and the strong showing OF Harvard
I'm beating West Point 3 20 O. while
Princeton defeated the Soldiers by but
s 10 o. Harvard and Princeton are near
the same standard. and Princeton out
classcd Dartmouth.
Cornell will have its hands FUN with
Swarthmore AZ Ithaca to-day. and the
game Will afford an interesting compari-
son Of Pennsy and Cornell, who play on
the 29th.
West Point lines up against Buckneu
to-day. and the score viii show how
nearly the Virginia teams are 20 the
standard Of the big four. all OF which
barely and luckily defeated the Leuten-
ants.
Tho game between Annapolis and
North Carolina at Annapolis to-day viii
afford a similar comparison The MID
dies are about up 10 the West Point
standard. or better. and they viii GER
tainly defeat Carolina. just as West
Point will surely beat BuckneL
The University OF Virginia should have
little trouble defeating George Washing
ton University In Washington to-day by
10 10 q points, on the showing they have
made heretofore.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-17
THE INTERSCHOLASTIC
CHAMPIONSHIP CAME
The Episcopal High School and
Woodbury. to Try Con-
illusions.
Especial to The Times-DispatohI

ORANGE. VA. November l6.-The EpIs-
copai High School OF Alexandria, plays
Woodbury. Forest at Orange at Orange.
Va, Saturday. This game viii decide
the interschOlastc championship OF the
State. and the result il looked forward
TO with much interest. especially at the
University or Virginia where there are
many alumni of both schools
Captain Hammond Johnson and Bald
win Myers We're at Woodberry Tuesday
TO help with the coaching. and King
Cole and oscar Randolph spent Monday
at the Episcopal High School for the same
purpose.
1t will be a battle royal
Episcopal High School claims TO have
the best team she has put out for five
years. and Woodbury. has not been scored
on this season.
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between the fast Richmond COL
lege eleven and the team OF tine Virginia
Military Institute VIII be a brilliant and
exciting exposition Of the new ga e. Il .e
Richmond College team are the best ex-
90 the forward pass, and arr coached q
a fine point in all the strategy OF the
game possible under the new rules.
v. ~ T.. also has a fine team. a. shown
by scores made against some OF tie
strongest Southern teams
The great game Of the year IS 20 be
fought out this afternoon when Yale and
Princeton clash oK Princeton field The
two great elevens are apparently as even
iy matched as they ever were IN their
long series OF annual contests
Princeton has the more star backs. ends
and line men. veterans ia their position.
but the New Haven men are on edge and
az their best. Scores against West Point
show that they are Of very even strength.
The chances slightly favor Princeton 20
win. II the contest be "a decisive one 1t
would not be surprising 20 see q drawn
battle. or o goal from placement OF aron
kick may turn the tide. Anything may
happen. bat tx looks as IL tie Tigers arc
"a shade the better
on Franklin Field. Philadelphia to-day.
ono of tho most interesting games of the
season viii be played. The University
OF Pennsylvania and the University OF
Michigan. opponents OF the Eastern and
Western styles OF play. and two Of the
strongest elevens In the country. viii
struggle for the, masters. fasteners
generally pick Pennsylvania 20 win. de-
spite its Irregular showing for the sea-
son.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-17
NJ CURES WINS
IN FAST CONTEST
Defeated Richmond Academy
Eleven Yesterday by Score Of
Twelve to Nothing.
FIGHT FOR CHAMPIONSHIP
Nictors VIII Meet High School
Team in Deciding Game
Next Week.

Ia one of the prettest games OF the
season but before a small crowd the
team from McGuires School yesterday
truled tie Coiors II the Richmond ACad-
omy In tho dust OF defeat by a score q
~ TO o. The game was hoty contested
from start 10 finish, and at no time was
the victory assured for the winners. AL
though thc McGuire's team usually ar-
compushed the required distances, the
Academy boys made frequent spurts that
caused things to look a little blue for the
others.
Both teams were heartily supported by
the schoolboys. and the air was rent con-
tinuousiy 10y the yells and cheers OF tha
rooters for the two institutions. When
runner got beyond the line and made
a good gain. the small boy yelled himself
hoarso, and hats and other removabl0
articles we're thrown 90 the winds az
heaven.
At no time during The two twenty
minute halves WAS there quiet. except
perhaps when the quarterbacks were call
ing the signals. and then IL was more an
unconscious quiet. where the voice was
ovcIpoV cred hy tho interest In the game.
Fast Playing.
Captain NgosoIov. Of McGuiro's. won the
toss and chose 10 kick or. The academy
elected 20 defend the west goal AIoseley
Kicked to the twenty-vard line and the
ball was brought back for q good gain.
For the first four downs the Academy
team ran over the other eleven and tina
game looked easy for q few minutes.
The bali was lost however. on a forward
pass, which touched the field beforei
being caught and McGuirc's got the pig
skin
With the championship game with the
High School next week IN their minds
and the knowledge that Il they lost tho
game yesterday they would not have a
look-in on the championship CO the city
McGuire's carried the ball down thel
field without halt for a touchdown. The
little players fought like hends 20 push
the oval along. ard within ten minutes
or play they showed Moseley over tho
limo for "A goal Moseley kicked tho
goal. making the score 6 to 0.
In the latter part Of the half CAPTAIN
Moseley chose 70 kick instead OF rushing
the ball He seemed 70 want TO keen
the ball In the Academy territory and
did so with vengeance. although &c was
the opinion % those on the side lines
that he would have made better nro-
gress by line work The ban was kicked
back and forth until the end OF the half.
IN the second half the Academy team
took brace and held the others seye-
RAJ times for downs. After two downs
they would kick out Of danger and tha
work would an have 90 be dore over
again. IN the latter part OF the b,lF
Jones was pushed over for touchdo,.r
Mosolev again kicking the goal A fov,
minutes later tho whistle blew and tho
Academy lost its last chance for Tho
championship Of tho ci+v.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-17
Line-Up.
Deep Run Hunt.

weekly hunt this afternoon a. p. o.cioctc
me meet viii Pc az 'Woodla - ii q
Heattie s. Tho hunt will reach the c!ub
SnoGt ? o'clock. when a reception will