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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-07
GRIDlRON GAME
Is Big LOSER
College Teams in East Will
Show Drop of Million
Dollars

Boston, Nov. Eastern colleges
will lose more than 81 900. 900 in foot
ball receipts this fall. That isn't to
say that the game is n commercial
failure in an off season like the cur
rent one. but the elimination of the
big games toward the end of the sea-
son will mean that the balance sheets
for 1917 run short by about that
sum.
Some of the college teams, notably
the smaller ones. are going to ring
up dividends at the end of this sea-
son. a few of them will actually
make abnormal war profits. For the
loss of the $1,000,000 in gate re-
ceipts affects the big colleges partic-
ularly, and even helps out business
for the smaller teams.
Big Teams Out
1t is noteworthy that of the ST.
100000 shortage in football receipts
this year, the loss of half that sum,
S50O,OOO. will be due to the with
drawal of Harvard. Yale and Prince
ton from formal intercollegiate COM
petition.
The smaller colleges. which are
adhering to their original schedules
in large numbers. are enjoying n sea-
son this year that is fully as pros
porous as previous seasons. The lit
lle Teams are playing the game LOT
all it is worth, and the fact that they
stage intercollegiate contests counts
greatly in their favor. These teams
have none of the heavy expenses that
bigger colleges have. and economy
that is practiced will serve to let
them come through the season sue
cessfully.
Inferior Teams
In instances wbara tho c,innort bo c
fallen off. it can be traced to de-
probation in the strength of the
team. Brown. for instance. with an
eleven inferior to that of 1915, is suf-
fering at the boXoffice. The same
goes for Cornell. In Boston the sue
cess of Charley Brickley's b. c. team
has been reflected by the big crowds
that attend the games. 1t is the mis-
fortune of Tufts that it has no bat
Ting eleven this year as it did last,
for the Medford men would stand to
clean up heavily.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-07

that year and thereafter was the
clubs regular receiver.
When the Federal League started
its raid on organized baseball in
1914 they landed Killefer, who
signed a contract which he after
ward repudiated. only after the
Phillics had drawn up an ironclad
document which killefer signed for
$1,000 per year.
KillefeI has developed into a won-
derful catcher and by many he is
regarded as the best man in the
National League and easily an equal
to Ray Schalk. of the Chicago
White SoX, the best proclaimed
catcher in the American league.
Killefers all-around efficiency has
been Il wonderful help to the Phils.
Not only can he handle all pitchers
with consummate skill. but his ab..-
ity to outguess the batter, his rifle
like throws to the bases and timely
hitting has won many games for
the Mcranmen.
Did Yeoman's Work
In the 1915 dash, when the Phil
lies won their first pennant, killeter
did yCCman work, but near the sea-
sons close his arm went dead" and
he was unable to play in the Worlds
Series. The next year Killefnr was
Il long while coming around to
treatment, but once he started to
catch he rapidly recovered the use
of his throwing whip and has ever
since been death" to base stealers.
The last season was generally con-
ccded as being his best, for he nit
for .271. making Ill hits, besides
catching 125 games.
KillefeI was born April u, 1886,
at Paw Paw, Michigan.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-07
Naval Academy Leads
in Football Scores

Philadelphia. No. THE Naval
Academy football eleven leads all
other eastern teams in scoring this
year, with the large total of 239
points Penn-State comes second with
1877 points. and Rutgers is third with
1S6. Ingram, the Navy halfback,
shows the way in individual scoring
by a wide margin. lie scored thir-
teen touchdowns and kicked twenty
seven goals from touchdowns. for
grand total of 1O5 points. Gilroy, of
Georgetown, was the leader last
year. Oliphant, of West Point, comes
second with &C points on nine touch
downs and twelve goals from touch
downs. Goals from the field have
been scarce this year, and McCreIght.
Of Washington and jefferson, leads
with four.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-07
UNBEATEN TRIO
FOR WEST TITLE
Ohio State, Chicago With
Illinois Have Clean States
For Season

Chicago, Nov. with the elimi-
nation of Minnesota, three teams
Ohio State, Chicago and nlinois-re-
main undefeated in the race for the
big ten" football championship.
Wisconsin crushed Mirnesota's S
hopes. Ohio State kept its record
clean by triumphing over Indiana,
and Chicago and Illinois played a
Scoreles3 tie. Neither Illinois nor
Chicago has been scored on this sea-
son.
Defeat of the much -heralded Min
nesota eleven was the biggest upset
of last Saturdays schedule. The
team, beaten by Illinois to 0 early
In the season, staged a remarkable
comeback" and will be dangerous
for it's future pponents-Ohio State
and Chicago.
The thrilling battle between Chi
cago and Illinois was one of the most
evenly contested games played on
Stagg field in years. Both teams had
chances to count. but brilliant defen-
sive team work checked every drive.
Ohio State Scored On
Charpier, the Illinois fullback. had
VIC letter OF l1lSEllS ana blOChl III
punting. but on offensive Higgins and
his Illinois rival were practically on
even terms.
Although scored on for the first
TINS this season. Ohio State con-
tinued its championship drive at the
expense of Indiana. which was beat
en- 26 to 3. In five games Ohio has
piled up 235 points. The Hoosiers
outplayed Ohio in the first quarter,
and then "Chick" Harley. who had
been kept on the size lines, entered
the fray. The all-American halfback
swept over all opposition. scoring
four touchdowns. Indiana broke into
the scoring when Captain Hathaway
booked a drop kick from the twen-
ty-siX-yard line.
The powerful Michigan eleven had
no trouble in burying Kalamazoo
under a 62-to-0 score. The game
virtually served as a practice game
for the tilt with Cornell next Satur-
day.
Northwestern. runner-up a year
ago. scored its first victory of the
conference season. defeating Purdue
II to 6.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-07
USAACS STILL HOPEFUL IN
FACE OF DISCOURAGEMENTS:
ADVANCE GUARD ARRIVES

Allentown, Pa, Now Can the big
Usaac grldiron Juggernaut conquer
the Folwell-Mahan combination on
Franklin Field next Saturday after
noon? Coach Clark. of the Ambu-
lance eleven, answered this question
to-day with broad grin. The grin
means much to the red-hot soldier
fans of Allentown, but neverth eless
the addition of Bob FolwelI Penn's
great coach, to the Marine fighting
forces is significant 1t has resulted
in even harder work by the Isaac
coach and his men.
The order from now on at Mullen
herg field is for long hard secret
practices. Not even the newspapermen
will be allowed to get a squint at the
until it trots on the Quaker City
grid for the casts big classic.
Usaac Stock Jumps
The stock of the Usaacs went up a
Eotch to-day when it was made
known that Jack Dunn, the Ambu-
lance quarterback. is showing decided
Improvement and there is some
chance that his injured shoulder and
ribs will be in shape so that he can
start the game Saturday. II Dunn
can start at the quarterpost, II Will
complete the great Usaac backfieI0
quartet. which is being backed by
every Allentown fan to equal any
thing that the Marines can furnish
with their renowned trio-Mahan-
Williams-Scott.
Definite orders went forth in the
Ambulance amp sending several
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-07
SOUTHERN MACHINES


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practically Southern
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to
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But the a schoolboy the ranks
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-07
%XX/EIALYC
y w CORNER

With the absence of Coach Hor-
ace Geisel, athletics is moving Glow
~ at the p. r. r. Y. NJ. c. A. How
ever there will be more activity with
in the next two weeks. Plans are
now under way to get the various
winter sports started. The usual
contests will take place on the
Pennsy system and Harrisburg will
not be behind in representation.
Local boxing fans are clamoring
for their favorite sport. 1t has been
promised for Thanksgiving Day. but
as yet no definite announcement has
been forthcoming. 1t is understood
that Frankie Mcguire will be in the
windup. frankie Bremen. of De-
troit is anxious to meet some one
in his class. His manager, II. NJ.
Lawrence, is here, and willing to
make a contract.
frankie Erne is making good with
his athletic school and his boxing
shows. He has been having first
class bills, and many fight fans from
Harrisburg and other cities attend.
He is now at work on a big pro-
gram for the latter part of this
month.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-07

Dattalions Of men to PHILADELPHIA for
lhe DIG game. A large number of
men Ieft to-day with full compile
itvht il,. oil ambulances, trucks, field
kitchens and other equipment ready
Tor Weekend stay in the Quaker
CITY. They will arrive there in time
T. stir up the town before the rame
with parade in Broad street and
other demonstrations. such as noon
mess in the street, and field amhu-
lance work
Good Training For Men
II VIII be good training for the
men, as well as giving them a chance
10 see the big game.
Coach Clark to-day ordered big
numbers sewed on the jerseys of the
players for the Marine game. This
VIII give the spectators a change to
Know the stars as the plays are run.
The names and numbers Of the plav-
ers VIII be printed in a souvenir pro-
gram which will be sold on the deld.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-07
DAVE ROBERTSON

Norfolk, Va. Nov. Tt is quite
possible that John McGraw will lose
the services of his big right fielder,
DaVy Robertson. Robertson has been
called in the selective draft to take
examination at the local draft board
to-day.
This call came Immediately follow
ing the death of Robertson's brother,
Tilton, who died at Admission. Ala
Tilton was a member of the Nir-
ginia militia, and was engaged to
be married next Saturday to Miss
Janet Holiday, of Norfolk. Dave
and Miss Holiday were with Robert
sons brother when he died.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-07
TECHS CENTER
BACK in GAME
Failures With Greensburg
Will Be Overcome For
Steelton Battle

To date the Tech High School foot
ball team has run up a total of 242
points against its opponents, and
hopes to add few more to the total
when the Maroon aggregation travels
to Steelton Saturday to meet Coach
Cockills eleven.
While the Tech team did show a
weakness in breaking up the forward
pass game of the Greensburg team
Saturday. it is pointed out that the
visitors had perfected this style of
play and it was their only ground
gamer. Any team is expected to have
at least one good play, and was this
that the visitors relied upon in the
second half. The Tech players played
the man too much instead of trying
to get their hands on the ball. Coach
Ryan and Faculty Director Grubb
have had the first and second strings
of players trying out the forward
pass. working it both extensively and
defensively.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-07
Turkeys as Prizes For
Montclair Players

Monclair. n. j.. Nov. 7.-Without
waiting for Thanksgiving, those in
charge of the competitive events at
the Montclair Golf Club Yesterday
put up turkeys as prizes Members
played for these birds in a sweep
stakes. In Glass a there was a tie
between ]. Noyes and ]. T. Simonds,
both having net scores of "A. r. w.
Scott. returning 95-24, IL, won in
Glass B. There was also a woman's
competition which was won. by Miss
Dorothy Brown. Mrs. H. NJ. Hirsh
finished second.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-07

storage houses are large and the food
administration will require their sale
under provisions of the food control
act which prevent boarding.
with a large volume of the prod
uct going on the market for sale" it
was announced, consumers may
soon look for an abundant supply at
reasonable prices"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-07
YORK TEAM AFTER GAMES

The Schultz A. c. football team.
of York, is desirous of a game with
any junior team of Harrisburg
whose weight is about 1877 pounds.
The manager is especially anxious
to arrange game with the Good
Wear Hosiery team. Communicate
with S. Luther Brilllnger, 263 East
King street, York. Pa.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-07
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Association Cev York Trhune

right 1917. The Tribune Association CNev York Troue
Yes it's a fight
But on by the Shadows and out through the Night!
Taking the Break of the Game it cracks,
Head up and ready for ounter-attacks!
Soaking Sorrow and Pain
Crashing through Trouble and Hearache and Woe,
Knowing that Fate, through the length of its span,
Never has beaten good Fighting Man.
Knowing that Fate. with its scurviest trick,
Never has from the Fellows Who Stick!
Head up and ready and with the play,
Though must stumble DER graves in the way!
Yes. it's scrap
But the far line is ready to fill up each gap!
knowing that life has emerged from the CLEAN
OF softness and slumber that leads to a Dream.
Heads up and ready to travel the road
However weary the burdening load.
Heads up and ready for whatever's due,
Pulling together and seeing it through!
Playing the game the end of the row.
Set for the scrimmage with blow against blow!
Raw Nerves the Reaper that harvests this crop
Heads and ready-and over the Top!
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-07
FOOTBALL SCORES

At delphia-University II
Pennsylvania, %; Penn Military
College, 0.
At Buffalo Westminster. 7:
University of Buffalo, o.
At New York-New York Univ..
sity, 0: Trinity, 0.
At New York-Georgetown, 12;
FoTdham, 0.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-07
SPROUTS GRANDSON DIES

Chester. Pa, Nov. Z. - William
Sproul Klaer, Senator Sprouts only
grandson, died in Chicago yesterday
following an operation on the roof of
his mouth. The lad was taken west
by his parents Thursday to undergo
the operation, supposed to be trifling.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-07
ALTOONA FOR CITY MANAGER

Altoona, Pa, Nov 7.-Stevens
Cassidy, Westfall and Lafferty have
been elected city councilmen of AL
toona by double the vote cast for
the present board of councilmen.
They are pledged to employ a city
manager.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-07
TURKEYS TO BE PLENTIFUL

Food Administration Assures Nation
Birds for Thanksgiving Dinners
Washington, Nov. "A plentiful
supply of Thanksgiving turkeys at
reasonable prices was promised the
American people by the food admin
istration. Stocks on hand in cold
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-07

Sergeant Herman Early, who has
ben home on a short furlough, will
return to Camp Hancock this week
He refereed the opening game Sat
urday night for the Harrisburg In
dependents and was in oldtime form.
Sergeant Early is a big sport boost
er. At present his duties with Truck
Company No. l are rather arduous.
but he hopes to find time soon to be
able to arrange for a series of sport
ing events. He knows basketball.
fotthall and many indoor sports. and
is of the opinion that soldiers in
camp will be able to furnish weekly
programs of unusual interest
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-07

Frock is back at center. and with
this lad playing his usual steady
game there will be fewer fumbles.
Elmer is in good shape and so is
Hen kohlman. With all of the
Steelton players back in the game, it
is likely that the same teams will
start against each other who We're
opposed in the game on the Island
two weeks ago. Another record
crowd is expected. With both teams
playing fast ball, a great game can
be looked forward to. Tech expects
to win. 4 short time was given over
yesterday to celebrate the Greensburg
victory. From the speeches that
were given, Tech will sweep through
the rest of the season with victories,
according to the prophecies.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-07

Following the Steclton game the
Maroon will travel to Lock Haven.
The Clinton county boys were anxious
for a game with Tech. and claim to
have a champion eleven. A short
time ago they defeated Williamsport.
The Saturday before Thanksgiving
Tech will journey to Wilkes Barre.
The miners are a green lot. and Tech
should have an easy time of it, judg-
ing from the game they played here
against Central recently. Then will
come the Thanksgiving classic, and
it will be a game for the final honors.
Because of this fact. both teams will
play all the harder for a clean-cut
victory.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-07

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= fhree Victories
VItune9E High schools football
eleven, with three victories to its
credit and three defeats chalked up
against it, is slated for four more
gNRless this season. Two of these
~rSlnbe played at home and two
ai,goad. Next Saturday Manager
fFenry's pets will take on the Har-
fisburg Central crew at the capital
sity.t- On Saturday, November II,
they will entertain the powerful
Steelton eleven at George field. The
following week the Red and Black
warriors will be pitted against NOT
ristown High at Norristown. Ihe
season will be wound up with Lam
caster High at George field on
Thanksgiving Day.
hTbe Red and Black eleven was
unable to score a point against It's
Aopp ponents ID in the three games III
zaiich~sit met defeat. Lebanon De
Rtsd the Reading boys, II TO y;
3ofts frounced them, S2 to ., ana
lselii gfi Z Freshmen triumphed
neni, sIS 10 0. This makes a
ef 81 points piled up against
. team in these three games
hack Team Work
3 4herA lis some very promlS-
eriaI in the Reading Hlgh
Iyen this season. the team,
Teason or other. does not
<AHa- the. way 1t should.
AEehr, are two splendid
srhey had been given
fhe past three games
sided differently than
hid. These two boys
sod men on the offense
ing game in support
the defense.
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not start in the
anne Saturday. He
an injury and it
% give him n rest.
to the fray in the
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The regular line
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-07
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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-06-25
vERMONTER INVENTION
Devise to Combat Submarine Destruc-
ton is Probable

Cambridge, Mass, June 90. \ de.
| vice for the purpose OF combating the
''frightfuness" OF the submarine men
| ace has been invented by Frederick
w Pendergast of this place, a native
of Brandon, VT, and experts who have
seen his model believe that any ship
equipped with it will be able to travel
in comparative safety. Patents have
been applied for and the mechanism
has been submitted to the naval board
at Washington, where ii is under in
yestigation.
The apparatus is not cumbersome
nor expensive. II can be dropped in
to position by pressing q button even
when ship is proceeding at full
speed Once in place it protects the
entire hull of the vessel. When a tor.
pedo comes within the radius OF the
device, it is instantly DETECTED down
wards-made TO dive-so that by its
own momentum it passes clear under
the ship.
Mr.. Pendergast's idea is departure
from any method suggested before
Most previous ones have contemplated
catching the torpedo in a net or ex-
ploding it against steel plates or re-
volying steel disks before it could
reach its victim
II Mr.. Pendergasts device will do
all that he claims for it, it will be
notable contribution to the world
struggle, and it will be no less remark
able that the inventor is a blind man
Mr. Pendergast lost his sight when he
was IL years of age He has a shop
in Cambridge, just off Central square,
and has worked at a lathe for years
He also runs a circular saw and some
of the goods which he manufactures,