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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-18
TINKER's CRICK.

I'll bet you that the hills are green and that the
Above the fields where Tinker's Crick goes calmly
windin' through;
I'll bet the orchards on the slopes out there are
And that the blossom-soented air amt bown' just
And 1 can almost seem to hear the water roarin
The way 1t used to roar across the dam below the
mill
I'll bet the fish bitin' where the old crick sort
And azes Just before It makes the bend by Deacon
And them old willows leanin' out yet clingin' there
They'd like a swim but didn't have the courage to
And. further down. the covered bridget see 1t In
AS plain as if twas yesterday I'd left it all behind
The city's lively and it's big. and there's lot to
see,
And I'm not claimin' that It hain't been mighty
good to me;
like the change it gives a man. like the noise
and crowd,
The boys are gettin famous here-they make me
mighty proud
But long about this time OF year IT'S kind OF hard
to stick.
by Tinker's Crick.
Chicago Record-Herald
Mr.. Haldane. the English Minister told at the
Academy dinner recently a good story Of Won
Moltke General" said a friend who met the
great battle thinker calmly riding in the Thier-
gaTten in July. 1870 you do not seem to be aware
that war was declared yesterday Yes was
the answer war was declared yesterday, and
with the declaration Of war my task came 20 an
end"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-18

W. F1tzhugh Whitehouss has arrived from H.
rope. and with William Fitzhugh VVhftshOUsas s.,
and Sheldon WhitehOuse Is at No. 30 Blfth ave
nua
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-18

Captain and Mrs Warren c. Beach. who s2sui
the winter in Washington. VIII return % .5v,
next week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-18

Mr. and Mrs Thomas T. Walsh have leased ss-
ator WOlcOtt's place at Colorado Springs, AT VI
go there next week with Miss Evelyn VgaAa q
the summer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-18

The Rev. DR.. Leighton Parks. rector a g. 3,
tholOmsw's Church, and his daughter win gaI
the end OF next month 90 spend the summer a5-oz
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert 1Faclay Bun have arrived
in town from Europe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-18

Mr. and Mrs Samuel n. Jarvis have arrsvss .
their country place at Quaker Ridge. Manason.c!
for the summer
The Washington times., 1906-09-23

anticipations OF those y,'Io have labored
to modify IT, In addition to that the
kicking will not fan upon one man. but
there viii be a necessity for two or
three good punters to an eleven. The
more diversified the attack the greater
need for a quick and accurate punter.
and the ball may be sent out OF danger
In more instances than one by a we'll
directed kick rather than by an effort 20
run in through a broken line.
So far as the attack IS concerned Il
is believed that as a last resort a punt
Will be the safest way cut Of a bad sit
uation, something as Il has been in the
past, but with its added virtue that
punt which happens TO be missed by
PLAYER OF the defending side Is any
body's ball" after Il hits the ground,
and the attacking side, If possessed Of
good ends, Is likely 20 profit as much
from a successfully placed kick as from
a we'll directed line play.
The tendency Of the new rules with be
u spread out the tackles and ends on
the side OF defense. With the danger
that the ends may be turned, If they
are played too close. either by a
quarterback run or BY a forward pass
the defense will find IL almost imnera-
tive at certain stages of the game to
separate the linemen so as 10 be GER
tain they can hold the fianks against
attack
The Washington times., 1906-09-23
All the More Varied.

It is true that advantage may be
taken Of this by sending an unexpected
formation through some point in the
line, but therein lies the greater beauty
Of the strategy Of the open game. which
the committee has sought to provide.
There must always be six men on the
line OF scrimmage of the attacking
team. There is to be no deviation from
this rule under any circumstances
While It does not say so outright IL is
intended TO squelch once for all the
guards back. tackle-back, tug of war
plays. which never had any real busi-
ness in football. but which crept IN be
cause OF the tendency Of the game to
drift from its earlier inclinatlons, as
one OF combined strength and activity
10 a contest OF brute strength IN give
and take
The new game will compel the defense
TO be ever on the alert because OF the
greater diversity OF attack On the 9TH
er hand the attack must accomplish
twice what IL was compelled 20 accom-
plish In 1905 in order 70 be successful
From that II seems apparent that the
evenness Of the game Is assured, and
IT'S strategic possibilities have now 10
be developed by the coaches and cap
tains, while the public will attend the
contests IN larger numbers than ever.
because of the novelty of the innova-
tons.
The Washington times., 1906-09-23
SHEPPARD WILL RUN
FOR PASTlME CLUB

PHILADELPHIA. Pa. Sept. 22-Mel-
Win ". Sheppard. the crack Philadelphia
sprinter, who won many points for the
Irish-American Athletic Club team in
the recent point contests against the
New York Athletic Club. will. it is said.
soon Join the Pastime Athletic Club.
from which organization he is said 10
have received very 1attering overtures
70 become a member.
Sheppard's position concerning the
proposed change is embraced in this
statement:
Il have given my consent to run un-
der the cGIors Of the Pastime Club. but
no definite decision as 10 the matter has
Vet been reached"
Other Philadelphia athletes who may
join the Pastimes are J. V. Mullgan. a
former Georgetown Quarter-miler. who
has competed recently under the colors
Of the Irish-AmeTican Athletic Club. and
MuenCk and Hepburn.
The Washington times., 1906-09-23
HARVARD RULE COMMITTEE
ADOPTS STRINGENT CODE

BOSTON. Sept Pit has Just become
known that the Harvard athletic com
mittee at its last meeting passed a rule
that prohibits all graduate students OF
the university from taking part in ath-
letiCs as members Of varsity teams
This Is. n a way, an amendment to the
new eligibility rules upon which Har-
ward agreed last spring with Yale and
Princeton.
From now on men will have only two
seasons Of varsity athletics. as the
freshmen come under another eighty
rule Of one years residence.
The new rule is looked upon as a dis
tinct hardship on the men 10 whom IT
applies and will be a great handicap TO
athIetIc lJ-Tls. especially the track team
next year, which will lose a number Of
stars, who have completed their a B.
degree work.
The Washington times., 1906-09-23
Looked for Beef.

For that reason il has been the policy
OF football coaches 10 select from the
men who offered themselves as candi-
dates for the football eleven mostly
those who were possessed of eXtraOrdi-
nary strength, great weight, and an or
dinary amount of agility
With such an organization in hand
the team director felt that by sheer
force of beef and Drawn he could force
hIs way through any ordinary defense,
and by steadily retaining possession of
the ball march uninterruptedly from the
first sCrimmage of the attack TO the goal
of his adversary.
To prevent this, so far as possible. thu
new rules have tried To render il I'm
POSSIBLE for a team TO retain the ball
sufficiently long TO enable it to score a
touchdown by a series Of successive
mass plays. There will come times in
the new football when il will be i'm
peTative 10 let GO of the ball. and at
the same time be shreWd and smart
enough 10 obtain IT again. Hence, while
II Will still be the aim of the coaches
20 cling 10 some of their strong and
heavy men. there must be players Of
great activity on the field 10 aid both
the cCftnse and the attack.
The Washington times., 1906-09-23
Change Will Be Necessary.

Hence the close formations which have
been the keynote OF the game played
by Yale, Harvard, Princeton. and Penn
sylVaHla for the last three years. and
upon which to a large extent all the
Eastern and great deal Of the West
ern football has been modelled, will have
10 be modified In such a way that other
plays may be combined with them 10
gain ground.
1t need not be taken for granted that
mass plays will be entirely eliminated
Far from IL When the ball Is within
striking distance Of the goal. say four
or five. or even ten yards To go II must
be anticipated that many a captain viii
send his best men at the line. trusting
90 break through and make the score.
on the other hand, there are not likely
TO be instances, as in some OF the prin-
cipal games in the East In the last four
or five years, in which one eleven, by
force IF avoirdupois. began at the center
Of the field and crowded the ball half
its length until a touchdown resulted.
COnceding that mass plays will have
their worth only in certain emergencies
or perhaps for the first attack. TO feel
out the defense and see what It is ike,
it becomes evident that the coaches will
seek to utilize the forward pass for all
that 1t is worth.
What 1t may be worth is quite an
other question. As Mr.. Camp has said
il is a positive uncertainty so far as its
influence on the game is concerned.
Presume that a team has tried In the
nFst serimmage 20 gain through the cen
ter by a mass formation. Perhaps a
yard is obtained. but the resistance is
such that the captain OF the team sees
IL would be folly to send his players
against such an irresistible line for an
other attack.
The Washington times., 1906-09-23
Forward Pass Counted
Upon to Make Game
More Interesting.
BY JOHN B. FOSTER.
PART III


After the football rules c1mmit5ea
had completed its eXacting task last
spring the writer was fortunate
enough 10 enjoy a long chat with Wal
ter Camp the Yale athletic adviser,
and perhaps the man most familiar
with football both In the concrete and
abstract. IN the United States
Mr.. Camp has given the game his con-
stant attention, because il is his per
sonaI pleasure and pastime. Not that
he is not fond of other sports, for like
all healthy and energetic young Amer
leans every kind of outdoor amusement
appeals 10 him. but ne assumed the
care of football when others were will
ing TO give il up. and largely through
his personal Incentive made II the most
popular autumn game in the country,
and, Furthermore. fought long ago for
notifications in the rules against deter
mined opposition.
What do you think football VIII be
like in 1862" was asked OF Mr.. Camp.
He looked up quizzically and replied.
Frankly. 1 don't know. L don't believe
there is anybody who does know. 1 am
entering upon the coming season with
all the delight Of a small boy taxing
his first excursion 10 the ocean beach.
The young gster is overwhelmed at the
prospect of seeing huge waves, digging
IN the sand. and maybe getting a peep
at a whale. That's just the way L feel
Football is likely 20 by such a new ard
novel sort of affair that I haven't quite
made up my mind which way to begin
10 look at IL. Privately. 1 imagine all
The strategy OF the game viii be chang
ed Some seem TO think 10 the contrary,
but 1 can't see how il can be otherwise 90
What effect will the f.Eward pass
hava2'
The Washington times., 1906-09-23
More Foot Work.

Almost assuredly there VIII be more
attempts at feint runs and ingenious de
vices 10 endeavor turning the ends The
team which Is able to put on the field a
set OF fast backs and alert ends viii be
able TO compete successfully with an
eleven which is all strength and no
speed OF course, an eleven which COM
bines both speed and strength will have
a great advantage over its adversary.
Such an eleven was that wonderful or
gauiZaJioE from New Zealand which
save some exhibitions last fan in the
United States of its admirable skill and
We're steadfast defenders when Il came
20 checking The enemy. but who could
rOmp down the field like d herd of an
teloTes when il came 10 advancing the
hall
The quarterback FUR is In vogue noW
as il has been for the last two years.
When nTsJ adopted most people thought
il would amount to but little, and for "a
season such was the case. since there
seemed to be no eleven in the field which
could employ il 10 advantage, or which
Iaid sufficient attention 90 il 70 try to
devise a play by which the ball could
be advanced against certain eleVens.
Last year. however, Pennsylvania gave
quite some thought 10 the play, and met
With no little success In using IL. simply
demonstrating that if the coaches of
elevens viii take advantage Of the
strategy which is opened 10 them 5y
The Washington times., 1906-09-23
BR00KLAND TEAM IS
READY FOR BUSINESS

The Brookland Football Club has or
ganized for the season OF 1906. All clubs
avera ging 100 pounds. address Frank ".
Watson. 2635 Twelfth street. South
Brookland. Following Is the lineup:
Simons and Keller. left end: Jackson,
left tackle; Saunders and Mahoney, left
guard; NJ Daniels, center; Hetfeld.
right guard; McHugh. right guard
Marsden and c. julien, right end; p
tain). left halfbsck, Tansii. right half
back; ROdleT and Mcdonald. fun backs.
The Washington times., 1906-09-23
This One a ''Poser."

Il think that the most difficult ques-
uOn To answer which could have been
put TO me. II may turn the game upside
down. and il may not have the erect
which its sponsors predict for it. More
than anything else It's efficacy depends
upon whether We nave legIslated right
so as produce good results with it. Don {
forget that our football this year is
largely experimental The committee has
In mind what it believes will result but
when practice begins some of our
theories may be found To have been
worthless. and some may bee found 20
need further legislation 20 adapt them
10 the game which we seek to render
permanent"
What is the theory Of the new Ameri-
can gamer"
To combine what we have with some
good features of the English game, with
out losing completely the identity Of
American football, which. as a whole. I
consider a more strategic and more en-
tertaining game than the Rugby or the
Association game Of England"
To this end the rules committee.
largely aided by the experience and the
tactical knowledge Of Messrs. Camp,
Reid and DAILY, all Of whom had album
dant success as players and coaches,
made the notifications which have been
submitted 10 the colleges and schools for
this seasons play.
At the outset il may be said that pos
session of the hall is not likely a. be the
dominant feature Of the game Of 1903.
Within the last two years all football
systems have been worked out on the
theory that it was incumbent to mold
the ball continuously In order to win.
The Washington times., 1906-09-23

Tracy eased Up some on the final
round. but won by % minutes 20 seconds
from the Thomas cars, and 81 minutes
81 seconds from the Haynes car.
Next 10 Tracy. the chief honors OF
the day fell to II. y. Harding, young
Englishman. who drove the Haynes car.
He never put foot on the car until
Thursday morning, and deserves the
greatest amount Of credit for landing
the car in third place
Score Of final round follows:
Tenth Round, 1871 Miles.
The Washington times., 1906-09-23
Fifth Round, 14s.s Miles.

In other words, lie Blon had covered
liS3a miles or One-half OF the course in
l62 min. II sec, or az an average rate
Of g miles an hour.
The next round proved fatal 10 the
Pope-ToledO cars chances, as II ripped
on tire on the hairpln turn. and before
new one was fitted the leaders had a
three-qua rters OF an hour lead. and al
lowed Harding. in the Haynes car, to
take third place.
incidentally. the I4ocomobfe made the
fastest round of the day on this lap
covering the circuit IN . min. g sec.
and was 50 seconds IN advance OF the
Thomas car.
The score Of the sixth round follows;
Sixth ROuud-f7s.z z Miles.
The Washington times., 1906-09-23
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The Washington times., 1906-09-23
Three Methods Open.

The question is open to him whether
to attempt a quarterback run, a for
ward pass, or kick the bail. One OF the
three he must try. AS great as is the
emergency which confronts him, equally
great is the necessity on the part of the
defense to be able to meet successfully
any attack which may be attempted,
and because OF the uncertainty as to
how 10 cope with the proper defense on
an attempted forward pass lies the
value of that play as new adjunct to
the sport
It is also true that there will be more
kicking in the new game Il 1t meets the
The Washington times., 1906-09-23

Earned runS-CleVeland. 3. TWO-hzsa
hits Jackson. Flick. Armbruster. and
Bemls. Sacrifice hit-Turner. First base
on balls-On Harris, . First base on
erToTs-Cleyeland, I; Boston, .. Left on
bases-CleVeland. 3, Boston. 6. Struck
out-By Bernhard. 6: by Harris. J.
Double plays-Stahl 10 Morgan, Laioie
20 Rossman. Umpire-Evans. Time of
game hour and Is minutes. Attend
ance-1 2S6
The Washington times., 1906-09-23
CANOE REGATTA
FURNISHES SPORT
Fall Meet of the Inter-Club
Association a Marked
Success.
WASHINGTONS WIN RELAY
Defeat KoIumbia Kanoe Klub Crew and
Then Win From George Wash
ington Organization.

The fall meet of the Inter Canoe Club
Association. which was held this after
noon on the Potomac just above the
Aqueduct bridge opposite the George
town University, was a complete success
IN every way, and IN some respects was
even more interesting and better con-
ducted than the one which was held un-
der the same auspices last May on the
upper Potomac, near Sycamore Island.
Weather conditions were perfect FOR
canoeing. and several hours before the
hour scheduled for starting the river
was literally covered with the tiny
pleasure craft. with here and there
small launch chugging back and forth
TO break the mOnOtony. BY 2 o'clock
over 200 boats OF all descriptions were
lined up on either side Of the course,
which had been laid out by the regatta
corumittee. and shortly after that hour
the first event. the novice singles. was
on.
Skinker Wins Novice Singles.
Cleveland sklnker. followed closely by
s. c. Clark, were both or IN the lead OF
the others 10 a good start. After pulling
neck and neck at fast pace until the
last few yards, Skinker increased his
stroke and rapidly pulled away from
Clark, finishing several yards in Hd-
vance. The novice doubles was easily
taken by Skinker and r. Garrett from
small field.
Mr.. Deering proved 20 be dark horse IN
the association championship singles,
Larry EbeTbach was thought 10 be the
hest man in this race. but lost out 20 the
former after one Of the most grueling
contests Of the day. The next number.
the association championship doubles.
was cap'cred by Skinner and r. Gar
r-tt, who led all the way. and were
never in danger OF defeat. Marston and
Schmitt beat out the others for the
place.
Eberbach Captures Tail-End Race.
The taiI-end race went 10 Larry
Eberbach, who barely beat out Garrett
at she tape The Kolumbia Kanoe
Klub proved it's superiority over the
other organizations in team races by
winning the club fours. with the High
Island Clubs Representatives pushing
them hard and closing up strongly al
the finish.
The relay race. which was probably
the feature Of the days sport. had
three entries. and - was necessary q
run IL of In hea,=, the -vlnner of the
first to race the third entry. The cap
tains Of the crews drew, and II was
decided that the event would open be-
tween the Washington Canoe Club and
the Kolumbias. The Washington BOYS
appeared to work bett-r as a team and
rumped home in 'front.'. After a short
rest the winners Of the first heat went
up against the George Washington
crew, and gain team WORK won Tor
the club boys. The war canoe race
was captured by the Analostans from
the Washington Club. which failed 10
get its regular crew together, and at
the last minute had TO substitute Il
picked boat
After the last event the Washington
Canoe Club invited all those who lad
witnessed the affair TO attend an i'm
promptu dance, 20 be held in the club
hall
The Washington times., 1906-09-23
ALBRIGHT LOSES TO
LEHIGH BY Fl TOO

BETHLEHEM. Pa, Sept 22.-On a
soggy field. Lehigh and Albright col
ieges clashed on the football field today
in the first game OF the season. Lehigh
won by a score OF y 10 O.
The Washington times., 1906-09-23

IWo-base hlts-Berry, ArmbrusteT
Rockendeld. Jones. Wallace. Sacrifice
hit-ArmDruster. Triple play-Sheau.
Nichols, and Davis. Stolen bases-Jones,
Davis, Shean. Hemphiu Wild pitch
C0omts ]. Bases on baIls-Oh Glade.
g. on Coomsb. 8. Struck out-Bv Coombs.
I. by Glade. (. left on hases-St Louis
8; Philadelphia. l. Time of game
hour and 90 minutes. Connolly.
The Washington times., 1906-09-23

Tracy drove like a whirlwind on the
ncyt lap. and passed both the Thomas
and Popc-Toledo cars. He swept over
the circuit In 29m. 4ss.. or better than a
sixty-mils an hour gait and the score
board showed that he led lie Blon by
5Ss. and Lytue by nearly 2m.
The cars were timed at tie conclusion
OF the round as follows;
Fourth Round, IIs.s Miles.
The Washington times., 1906-09-23
TO THE POINT.

hearted old lady, "to what do you at
tribute your craving for drink? Is it
hereditary"
No, ma'am." replied Weary Willie;
ITS thirst"
The Washington times., 1906-09-23

HUUe TuT-J OIta- IITee-DdSe MS
DoUgherty. Isbell. Fwo-base hit-Jones.
Sacrifice hiJs-HOhe, Jones. Stolen
bases-Doughertv Base on baus-On
Doyle 2 Struck out-By Doyle. .: BY
White, T. Left on bases-Ne- York, ..
Chicago, s. Umpires-O'LO and
Sheridan. Time OF game hour and s.
minutes. Attendance, 600
The Washington times., 1906-09-23


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The Washington times., 1906-09-23

from wear 10 year. is about three yards.
Even that seems a little too much, as
time after time the last down has re-
suited in less than a yard gain by the
attacking team. but granting that three
Yards is fair estimate il is evident
that with ten yards to gain mass plays
The Washington times., 1906-09-23
'ourth Round, IIs.s Miles.

Tracy took thinks easily on the next
round and both the Thomas and Pope
Toledo cars passed him, but led him by
only a minute or two. as the following
"a BILE shows:
The Washington times., 1906-09-23
CHICAGO'S VICTORY
TIES HIGHLANDERS
Continued from Second Pagel

block the wallop. Davis scored IsbeH
with a single to center.
White Slows Down.
White relaxed a trife in the sixth
and gave the Highlanders a brief look
in. Mcclure. who donned the pad when
Doyle went into the box, famed. but
Doyle singled to center.
Keeler flied 10 Jones. but singles by
Elberfe!d and Chase scored Doyle, FL
berfeld being caught at third by Jones
quick throw after fielding Chase's single.
Hahn scored a Tun in a funny manner
in the seventh. The little fielder singled
over short and Jones was out on a bunt
sacrifice. but as Chase caught the ball
ne pulled back for a throw TO second
and the BAH slipped out OF his hand
into right field. Williams recovered the
ball, but on throwing 70 the plate. found
no one there and Hahn scored The
score.
The Washington times., 1906-09-23

the rules there is opportunity to make
football as much diversified as its most
bitter enemies could ask.
The average distance gained by a mass
play, according 10 the statistics gath
cred Ia recent years by the diagram
men, who follow the principal contests
The Washington times., 1906-09-23
Eighth Round, 1876 Miles.

The next round, however, saw the fin
ish Of the Thomas cars chances, as
lie BlOn lost a tire on the hairpin turn
The Washington times., 1906-09-23

lie BlOn now took up the running, and
after a rather slow round for both mer
had a lead OF ] minute l6 seconds at the
conclusion Of the round The score: