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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1925
Page
7
Snow and freezing temperatures forced the postponement and possible indefinite delay of Bessemer High football, ending the 1925 season after only a few games. Iron River, Stam, Hurley, and Ashland results noted, with a tie and a loss, as players and fans face an uncertain future date.
Ashland High defeated Bessemer High 3 to 0 on a home field last Saturday amid controversial officiating. Referee Doc Mahoney of Ashland ruled on several disputed plays, including a 15 yard gain against Bessemer after a coach entered the field, and ejected Bessemer’s Binda. Marshall kicked the lone field goal for Ashland in the second quarter, with Bessemer and its defense holding firm on four goal-line drives. Final lineups show Ashland edging Bessemer despite penalties and disputed calls.
Ten Big Ten matchups highlighted with Iowa at California and Wisconsin facing Minnesota. Indiana draws Northwestern while Illinois meets Pennsylvania. Illinois? The list includes Chicago and Chicago? (Note: OCR seems garbled. main rivalries noted: Iowa vs California, Wisconsin vs Minnesota, Minnesota? vs Illinois? Final pairings uncertain.)
Scores show land 3 to 0 over Bessemer, wood 19 to 0, penning 39 to 0, berry 18 to 0, way 19 to 0, River 7 to 0, ow 12 to 0, Menominee 22 to 7, Escanaba 7 to 0, Iron Mountain 35 to 0. A stray exchange about a landlord asks if tenants have children or pets, with a quip about an umbrella and a squeaky phonograph from a wife.
Ashland dominated the first quarter with Ashland officials in place then Wrobleski of Bessemer acted as timekeeper in the second. The dispute centered on neutral officiating as Bessemer fans and players faulted referee Mahoney. Local schools can request neutral officials in future contests. A doubleheader featured Northland College of Ashland routing Eveleth Junior College 27 to 0. Wodrazka left guard from Bessemer was hurt. Goldman and Torell impressed at guard and center. Freeman and Penn left lingering injuries, while Sherfinski provided Ashland’s best ground gain.
Iron Mountain spanked Stambaugh 35 to 0 Ishpeming crushed Negaunee 39 to 0 and Ironwood beat Hancock 19 to 0 in Saturday games. If no upset occurs the trio should finish undefeated and tied for the Upper Peninsula championship.
The Kelly Duluths won 13 to 7 over Iron Mountain as a late aerial drive moved Gilbert to the goal line for the winning touchdown. Iron Mountain led 7 to 6 entering the fourth quarter. Duluth halfback Micky MacDonnell starred with a 72 yard punt return and touchdown setup after catching a punt on the 25 yard line.
Central State Normal of Mount Pleasant Michigan defeated Marquette Normal 8 to 0. After scoreless three quarters Central scored on a safety and a goal line stop following a blocked punt. Marquette halfback Hook starred with a 30 yard run.
East 28 defeated Central 10 in the annual city championship high school game here Saturday. It marked East’s first win over Central in several years, ending a long skid and giving East bragging rights in the rivalry.
Ishpeming remains a strong upper peninsula title candidate after a 39 to 0 win over Negaunee. Calumet and Marquette loom as remaining games as Ishpeming is favored to win both. Ironwood defeated Hancock 19 to 0 to trim the race, with Leksell and Wicklund scoring two long TD runs and Hancock fullback Niemi carried off with a broken leg.
A humorous quip questions the age of income tax reporting and links it to George Washington's honesty myth, implying tax history dates back to colonial times. The Herald promotes subscription alongside the joke.
A brief note observes that current girls' attire reflects practical choices and sensible fashion trends, highlighting modest cuts, versatile fabrics, and age appropriate styling as a trend in schools and communities.
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