Red Grange Faces Choice Between Amateur Status and Pro Football
Illinois star Red Grange weighs whether to stay amateur or turn pro as offers pour in amid university opposition and possibility of expulsion. He considers a post season path with an all star team in New York Miami and Los Angeles while his future in coaching looms. Ohio State and other coaches urge remaining amateur citing his record 3402 yards 31 touchdowns 186 points across three seasons.
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Light Ball Passers Stand Out Among Season Stars
Three college quarterbacks Oberlander of Dartmouth Friedman of Michigan and Slagle of Princeton shine with “light” passing that floats to receivers. The piece notes Andy Smith’s Cal bears, Washington’s undefeated run, and hints at Tulane Alabama and Georgia hopes as season winds toward close.
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Kennard Injured Threatens Ohio Wittenberg Game
Ohio University faced a setback as Ralph Kennard was injured in a Wednesday practice. His status for Friday’s farewell against Wittenberg is uncertain, potentially shifting Gamb er to halfback and prompting starting quarterback changes with Sweeney sidelined by a bail and Hudson likely to start.
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Best in the long run Grange of Illinois Slagle of Princeton Nurmi of Finland
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Ohio State Illini grid clash draws huge crowd
Ohio Stadium hosts a major conference game as 71,500 fans pack the venue to watch Michigan and Illinois battle for pivotal standings. Noted writers cover the event with recollections of key plays and team form.
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College Football Picks For Nov 21 Upset Week
Football expert Fuller Dope lists thirteen big games for November 21. He notes eight correct picks from thirteen and cites upsets by Yale Brown Iowa Pennsylvania and Army as factors. Matchups include Harvard Yale in Cambridge Purdue Indiana Kansas Missouri Notre Dame Northwestern Ohio State Illinois Stanford California USC Iowa Tulane LSU Bucknell Dickinson Drake Iowa State with specified favorites and odds.
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Cincy Reds Add Lead Off Batter Christensen To 1926 Lineup
The Cincinnati Reds add lead off man Christensen from St Paul to their 1926 roster. He is valued for baserunning and fielding, with speculation he could be among the game's best hitters on bases on balls. Christensen will join Roush in the Reds outfield as psychology and strategy enter the season. The piece also notes debates over baseball awards timing between leagues.
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Chauncey and Athens JH Play 0-0 Tie on Athens Field
Chauncey Hi Junior and Athens Junior High battled to a 0 to 0 tie amid heavy play on the Athens field. Both teams moved the ball sparingly with Chauncey taking seven first downs to Athens one before fumbles and near misses ended the scoreless game.
Dartmouth May Play Washington At Pasadena Tournament
Despite denials from Dartmouth officials the Green football team may accept an invitation to face the University of Washington in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses clash on New Year’s. Dartmouth has not officially notified the committee of a nonappearance and committee members hope the New Hampshire team will accept the invitation.
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Tunney Easily Defeats Risko In 12 Round Bout
Gene Tunney of Greenwich Village New York defeated John Risko of Cleveland in a twelve round match at Mat Hinkels show. Tunney injured his right hand early and both hands swelled later, but he secured a clear decision. Risko won rounds one and three, four rounds were even, and Tunney led in six rounds. In the semi final Tommy Freeman knocked out Al Watther of Canton in the fourth round after Watther withstood repeated blows.
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Chauncey Edges Athens After Late Turnover
Chauncey recovered a fumble at the two yard line in the final minute as Athens failed to convert on third down. Chauncey did not gain a first down in the second half while Athens pushed for a late score, with Mc Harg cited for best work and Smith noted in passing.
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Three Straight Wins Hint Harvard to Drop Dartmouth
After three straight defeats, Harvard may drop Dartmouth from its schedule. It is unlikely the Green will be kept on the Crimson list after Harvard finally secures a win, as dropping an opponent after three losses is not considered good form for a Big Three team.
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Dartmouth Great Team Recalls 1924 Undefeated Run
The Hanover school boasted one of the few undefeated teams in collegiate circles in 1924. It won seven games and tied one, with Yale holding the Green to a 14-14 draw.
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Andrews’ twins pace junior game in final junior high clash
The report highlights Vern and Vance Andrews as standout players for the Junior High team, with one player noted for exceptional speed relative to teammates. Frasier contributed significantly for Athens as the game concludes, and fans anticipate seeing the twins move on to Senior High next year. The lineup for the match is listed.
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