The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-27

that of 1910, when twenty-five fatal
tiles were recorded and the list of in
jured contained 499 names.
The small number of fatalities this
season may be considered by some. yet
disputed by others, as a partial tribute
to the wisdom of the rule makers who
in 1903 revised the gridiron code in
hopes of eliminating the chances for
serious injury, SO numerous in the old
style game which encouraged line
plunging and close formations.
See Gradual Success.
The opening up of the game, the bar
ring of the flying tackle and the divis-
ion of the game into quarters did not
bring about the desired results last
year But 1910 was a season Of expert
ment. 1t now looks as though the re-
formation may gradually accomplish
some of the things for which it was
intended.
In compiling the list of injured this
year an attempt has been made to work
cOnServatively and to eliminate from the
record the names of those players who
were forced to leave the game on ac-
count of exhaustion rather than be-
cause of injuries. In many instances
a player has been reported badly hurt,
when investigation has proved that he
had been dragged from the field. vast
ed in strength perhaps, but bearing no
fractures or bruises. Fractures have
also become minor wrenches in "a
hours. Only those injuries which have
required the attention of physician or
have kept the sufferer out of the game
for two or more days have been con-
sidered in compiling the 1911 statistics.
Following is a list of those who died
during the past three months as
result of activity on the gridiron:
The Dead.
SCHLNECKCLOTH, ROLAND, Correc-
tionville Oowa) High School team;
died Nov II result of fractured
spine received in game against Sioux
City High School Oct. IA.
ADAMS, BRUCE, Fairmont Und.) Acad-
envy team; died Nov. after suffering
broken back in game at Alexandria,
Ind. Nov. 3; faculty of school aboi-
ished football following fatality.
FARBAR, ROY. ID years of age Pierre,
S. D. schoolboy; instantly killed by
kick on head Oct. IS.
LANCE, CHARLES, candidate for Mon
tana State Agricultural College team;
kicked in neck in practice game at
Bozeman. Mont, Oct. z, and died from
spinal injury Oct. q; game abolished
at recommendation of student govern
ing body.
LUTHY. LOUIS, IS years old. pupil at
South Boundary School Burlington,
Ind. died Oct. 81 as result of injuries
sustained in football scrimmage two
weeks previous; he was kicked on the
hip. an abcess formed and blood pois-
oning developed.
MERRIMAN. WALTER E. Davis Elkins
College team, Ell1ins, W Va; died
Oct 20 from injuries received in game
at Westminster Md, Oct IA; team
disbanded following death
TOPPING, FRANCIS P, 10 years old,
right tackle on Newburgb (Pa.) Acad- |
envy team: died Oct. 9 from injuries
received Oct. 8 in game against |
Poughkeepsie High School; Topping |
was hit in the chest and became un- |
conscious but owing to lack Of sub |
stitutes remained in the game after he I
had apparently recovered; injuries |
soon affected heart. causing death
HIGGINS. THOMAS. IS years old Ocon- |
omowoc (Wis.) High School team; |
died as result of fractured skull re- I
ceived in game Oct. s.
RALPH, former Notre Dame /
tackle: died Oct % at Portland, Ore
gon. from injuries received in game
between Pacific University ana
alumni; Dimmick suffered two broken 1
ribs which punctured his lungs and i
pneumonia developed.
TRANSKI JOSEPTH, Pittsburg; in
jured during game Oct 20 and died
following day
ECK1-E, MICHAEL J., Rochester, N. Y;
died from effects of blow over heart
in athletic club contest.