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Athletics

Photographs

Selected photographs of early Centre College athletic teams, players, and games.

Football Record (1880-present)

Centre College football record from the first game played in 1880 to the present, including opponents, scores, dates, and locations.

Football Programs (1919-1921)

Programs from football games with Harvard, West Virginia, and University of Kentucky.

C₆-H₀: The Centre Harvard Game of 1921

History of the 1921 football game between Centre and Harvard

Berry, Walter D. Letter to Herbert H. Hill (November 3, 1893)

Letter from Walter D. Berry to Herbert H. Hill, president of the State College (University of Kentucky) Football Association, declining the proposal of an extra game between the two schools.

Berry, Walter D. Letter to KIAA (February 24, 1894)

Letter from Walter D. Berry to the Secretary of the Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Association bringing to the association's attention reports of some member colleges using professionals.

Berry, Walter D. Letter to KIAA (April 26, 1894)

Letter from Walter D. Berry to the Secretary of the Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Association declaring Centre's desire to withdraw from the league.

Hall, J. M. Letter to John A. Cheek (May 12, 1903)

Letter to the Centre College treasurer from a baseball player's father asking about a bill. The letter is interesting because that father notes that his son "had to connect himself with the school" in order to be a member of the team. The young man was injured, and the father questions whether his tuition needs to be paid.

Hinitt, Frederick W. Letter to John A. Cheek (November 25, 1904)   (PDF, 2.0Mb)

Letter from Hinitt, President of Centre College, to John A. Cheek, Treasurer, authorizing the payment of $275.00 to H.A. Childs as coach of the football team for 1904.

Moss, Ruby. Letter to Genie Moss (November 11, 1921)

Describes Danville's jubilation after Centre's football victory over Harvard in 1921. Ruby Moss Cheek graduated in 1929 from the Women's Department of Centre College, and taught music at Centre from 1932 until her retirement in 1971.

Montgomery, R. Ames. Letter (March 9, 1923)

Letter from Centre president R. Ames Montgomery to Bruce Dudley of the Louisville Courier-Journal concerning the conduct of the Centre baseball team and coach James M. Kendrick.

Dudley, Bruce Letter (March 13, 1923)

Letter to Centre president R. Ames Montgomery concerning the conduct of Centre baseball team and coach James M. Kendrick.

Myers, Robert L. Football recruiting letter (July 10, 1923)

Football recruiting letter sent by head coach Robert L. Meyers.

Thomas, John R. Letter (August 3, 1923)

Letter to C.E. Allen concerning the deplorable behavior of James Kendrick, Centre's baseball coach.

Burt, George W. Letter (January 3, 1924)   (PDF, 1.0Mb)

Complimentary letter to Centre president R. Ames Montgomery on Centre-Auburn football game.

Montgomery, R. Ames. Report to Board of Trustees (January 7, 1924)   (PDF, 4.3Mb)

Report by Centre president R. Ames Montgomery to the Board of Trustees outlining the Southern Educational Association's denying accreditation to Centre because of it's football program.

Edmond, William L. Letter (January 26, 1924)

Letter to Centre president R. Ames Montgomery inquiring about James M. Kendrick, Centre's baseball coach.

Montgomery, R. Ames. Report to Board of Trustees (February 5, 1924)   (PDF, 3.7Mb)

Report by Centre president R. Ames Montgomery to the Board of Trustees on the Southern Educational Association and Centre's football program.

Centre Board of Trustees resolution (February 13, 1924)

Resolution of the Board that Alvin "Bo" McMillin should become Centre's football coach following the resignation of Charles Moran. McMillin would not be hired.

Dick, Albert C. Letter (February 21, 1924)

Letter to Centre president R. Ames Montgomery about contacting Dana X. Bible as to his interest in becoming Centre's new football coach. Bible, at that time head coach at Texas A&M University, refused the offer.

Montgomery, R. Ames. Letter (February 23, 1924)

Letter to Albert C. Dick concerning efforts to hire Dana X. Bible and Bo McMillin as Centre's football coach.

Tierney, James J. Letter (April 18, 1924)

Letter to J.H. Biles denying Centre's request to cancel the football game with West Virginia University scheduled to be played October 25, 1924, at the Polo Grounds in New York City.

Myers, Robert L. Football recruiting letter (May 12, 1924)

Football recruiting letter sent by head coach Robert L. Meyers.

Ofstie, Harold S. Letter (June 26, 1924)

Letter to Centre's football players introducing himself and what the players should be doing for the upcoming season. Ofstie was the assistant coach in 1925 and head coach in 1926 and 1927.

Myers, Robert L. Football recruiting letter (August 22, 1924)

Football recruiting letter sent by head coach Robert L. Meyers.

Hare, C.L. Undergraduate coaches for college athletics (September 26, 1924)

Proposal sent to all members of the Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools of the Southern States.

Centre vs. Carson-Newman football game(October 13, 1924)

Small collection of correspondence concerning the cancellation of the 1924 football game between Centre and Carson-Newman based on the allegation of the use of "ringers".