Grange and Tryon Goat Scorers in 1925 Season Records
New York Dec 2 AP notes Red Grange of Illinois and Tryon of Colgate set major scoring marks as the 1925 football season closed. Tryon accumulated 350 points across four years, while Grange totaled 186 in varsity work, with Tryon amassing 284 points in his last three seasons and Grange leading the Western Conference in 1923 and 1924 with 72 and 78 points respectively.
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New York
Middle West
East
Red Grange
Illinois
Colgate
Tryon
Colgate Star
Grange
New York State
Pfann
Cornell
Brunner
Lafayette
Feld
Wilson
Penn State
Army
Henry Renkert
Rugters
Schedule reforms temper Yale and Harvard football rivalries
The Yale Daily News and Harvard's journal discuss cutting or reshaping the season to favor class leagues and intercollegiate play. They argue such changes could curb public interest but threaten traditional rivalries and funding, while noting Hauser and Simmons highlight strong baseball seasons.
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Yale Daily News
Harvard
Yale
Mercy Aml
Milford Girls Ready to Play for New Season
Milford High School prepares for a new girls basketball season under Miss Jerence Park. Irene Botsford captains a rebuilt squad, with Florence Herthg and Ban Jilson as key veterans. A 10 to 12 game schedule targets Branford, West Haven, Patrfield, and Naugatuck in January.
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Milford
Jerence Park
Milford High School
Clark
Irene Botsford
Florence Herthg
Ban Jilson
Miss Clark
Branford High
Mes
Franford
West Haven
Patrfield
Naugatuck
Stamford Soccer Club to Seek Settlement of dispute
A special Stamford soccer club meeting was called to review a ruling by state officials fining both Stamios teams for alleged rule violations. Stamford officials say a misunderstanding occurred and expect the issue to be resolved. they claim they had permission to play in the New York state league and complied with its regulations before conflicts with Connecticut officials arose.
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Stamford
Dee
Stamios
Sokol Bowlers Seek Action for East Side Championship
The Sokol Rosebud bowling Aces, top contenders for local titles, invite rival teams including Bullard Machine Tool Company to schedule matches. The Sokol lineup lists Guman, Kammy Kohout, Malec, Sontag, and Dewry, with challenges open via Noble 930 or through this paper.
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Sokol Rosebud
East Side
Bullard Machine Tool Company Ave
New City
Nger Manufacturing Company
Buds
Sokol Rovebud
Guman
Kammy Kohout
Malec
Sontag
Dewry
Reds Boss Outlines Plans For New City Baseball Field
Cincinnati Ohio Dec 2 President August Herrmann told 309 businessmen at a luncheon that the Reds plan a greater Redland Park as the largest baseball field in the country He indicated the club would pay a handsome price for an abandoned workhouse site to locate the new field.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
August Herrmann
Cincinnati Reds
Redland Nerd
Herrmann
Pew
Wakeman Fives Open Basketball Season In Southport
Wakeman Memorial hosts opening night games in Southport with two contests featuring Crescenta from East Side and Wakeman second string followed by a main clash against Bridgeport’s Lockwoods. Games set Thursdays at 8 pm. names to E J Wakeman, Wakeman athletics director.
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Wakeman
Lockwoods
Thridgeport
South End
Southport
Cage
Several Upsets Dot DuPont Bowling League Play
DuPont Bowling League results show several upsets as teams post mixed wins. Office and Spreader combines lead, with Sheet Rubber and Grainer close behind. next match at Red Men’s alleys after standings show Office 16, Spreader 12, Sheet Rubber 9, Grainer 6, Inspection 5, Mil Room 2.
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Fairfield
DuPont
Follo
Inspection Department
James
Red Men’s Alleys
Bridgeport Trade Alumni Beat Varsity Quintet 45 to 27
Bridgeport Trade School varsity fell to its Alumni team in the opening local scholastic basketball game on the Boys' club floor. Final score 45 to 27 with Alumni leading 20 to 16 at halftime. Andy Mrazik led scoring with 16 points and Dunn starred for the varsity.
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Bridgeport Trade School
Andy Mrazik
Dunn
Harry Gath
Hudson Essex Court Combine Opens Season Tonight
The Hudson Essex basketball team starts its season at Colonial Hall tonight facing the Southport Firemen in a fast opener built on last season’s keen battles. Clem Fulton referees the preliminary girls contest, with Hudson Essex’s lineup featuring Ray Cassidy V Miller Barney Colway Pick Seltenrich A Ahlstrand and Jerry DeNomme.
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Hudson-Essex
Colonial Hall
Southport Firemen
Catholic Community Mission
Clem Fulton
Ray Cassidy
V Miller
Barney Colway
Pick Seltenrich
A. Ahlstrand
Jerry DeNomme
Navy Captaincy Still in Doubt
Annapolis Md Dec 2 An unprecedented situation surrounds the Naval Academy football captaincy with no outstanding candidate among six eligibles. The current team features members from the two higher classes, five set to graduate in June and six to return next year. Allan Shapley is the longest serving regular back, while Tom Hamilton, a quarterback, is viewed as a cool capable leader. fellow regular back Henry Caldwell has another year at the Academy.
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Annapolis
Naval Academy
Army
Allan Shapley
Tom Hamilton
Recreation Board Opens New Hall For School Teams
Yesterd Rakoezi hall opened by the Board of Recreation to provide an indoor court for basketball and volleyball for school children. The hall will operate three days weekly from 3:20 to 6:00 p.m. Boys ages 12 to 14 may use the floor, with basketball practice by applying to F. S. Corbally, supervisor. Leagues are expected to form in about three weeks.
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Yesterd Rakoezi
Board of Recreation
F. S. Corbally
Three Dartmouth Men on Hawley's All-America Eleven
New York dispatch reports Dartmouth stars Parker Diehl Oberlander named to Jess Hawley s All-America team. Tally notes Illinois Iowa Nebraska Princeton Yale Wisconsin and Stanford players, with Grange and Evera listed among backs and ends, and Tulley omitted from Hawley s selection.
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Hawley
New York
Green
Jess Hawley
Associated Press
Franch Lick
Ind
Parker
Diehl
Oberlander
Picas
Princeton
Grange Linens
Tiatfbacka
Wilson
Washington
Qherlander
Nevera
Stanford
Trade School Five Open Schedule For 21 Games
Bridgeport Trade School basketball team played an Alumni game but won t open regular season until December 11 at home against Waterbury Central. Twenty one games booked including Dec 11 Waterbury Central Dec 17 Norwalk High Dec 19 Bridgeport Central High away Jan 6 Derby High home and other decisions through March 17 against South Manchester Trade and Stratford High.
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Bridgeport
Waterbury
State Armory
Waterbury Cent
Norwalk High
Bridgeport Central High
Derby High
T. A
Fairfeld High
Stratford High
South
Manchester
New London Gains First League Point in Thrilling Tie
New London earned its first league point last Sunday with a 2 2 draw against Stortford Thistles, lifting Scandia and Celtic in the standings. Scandinavian club from New Haven beat Athletics of Waterbury 6 2, while Mattford and others face suspensions. The National Amateur Challenge Cup proves costly for the Athletics, who lost 5 3 to Imperio A C of Staten Island after spending 45 dollars to travel to New York. The club questions future participation amid mounting expenses. Carl son of Scandi sustained an injury, aiding the Protective Association’s support this week.
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New London
Stortford Thistles Soorer
Scandia
Celtic
New Haven
Athletics
Waterbury
Mattford
Aitle
State Association
Manchester
New York
Protective Association
Carlson
Grand Knight Brennans Gift for Hammill Benefit Game
New York dispatch reports Grand Knight Frank J Brennan donated the Knights of Columbus gym for a Hammill memorial benefit contest to aid his widow and parents. Alumni and Kop varsity players join Bridgeport High staff as ushers and ticket staff. expected attendance surpasses 1,000 with proceeds over $500.
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Frank J. Brennan
Knights of Columbus
Ching Hammill
Brennan
Hammill
Billy Dorkin
James C. Moore
Wilmot T. Fiske
Bridgeport High Athletic Association
Ushera
Kop
Kaceys
Dorkin
James Mello Burns
Holy Cross Prep
New Orleans
Jack Masher
Harvard
Joe Murphy
Long Island
Fairfield Teams Brace For Big Local Basketball Season
Fairfield prepares for a robust basketball season as multiple local squads including Roger Ludlowe High School and Fairfield Legion teams set or eye season openers. Key games include Fairfield vs Carmel Hall Prep in Bridgeport and Southport Firemen facing Hudson Essex, with Legion opening December 10 and Wakeman Memorial events scheduled for Thursday night.
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Roger Lud
Bridgeport
Quilty's Hall
Southport Firemen
Hudson-Essex
Firemen
Southport
Legion Hall
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Roger Ludiowe
Com
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Fairfield School
Henry Robins
Bridge Port
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Mildred Allen
Jean Latin
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Julian McGarry
Tom Davis
Tom Flanagan
Legion
Pairdele Legion
Legion All
Legion Combine
Billy Leahy
Putnama
Putnam Combine
Fairfield Combine
Whitey Strauss
Charley Kats
Larry Neary
Tad Glynn
Bennie Blade
Legion Combing
Eckert, Bowden
Brotherton
Trends
Leahy
Community A. C
Legionettes
Essex Five Open Season At Sokol Hall Against Hartford Whirlwinds
The Essex basketball team starts the season tonight at Sokol Hall against Hartford Whirlwinds and plans Thursday home games. Players include Benny Blade Fo Sisco Andy Goodman Ly mus Coleman J Sisco Johnny Wray and A Peterson. The Basex seek home and home series with any state team. contact W Ti Seay at 861 Matin Street or Noble 1137.
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Sokol Hall
Hartford Whirlwinds
Benny Blade
Fo Sisco
Andy Goodman
Lymus Coleman
J. Sisco
Johnny Wray
A. Peterson
Basex
W Ti
Seay
Matin Street
Noble
Moody to Fight Flowers Monday in Boston Clash
In Boston on December 2 Frank Moody of Wales prepares for a key bout with Tiger Flowers at Mechanics Building next Monday night. Moody brings knockout power and clever ring craft, posing Flowers’ toughest test in this Hub city as Flowers has dominated prior opponents including Pat McCarthy and Lou Bogash in recent bouts.
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Boston
Frank Moody
Wales
Mechanics Building
Pat McCarthy
Roxbury
Moody
George Cook
Lou Bogash
Bridegport
Flowers
Bogash
Stratford High opens with forty candidates for team
The Stratford High basketball program held its first practice in the school gym with about 40 candidates. Portable baskets and stands were arranged to allow four squads to shoot at once. Players must be physically fit and have parental consent. Coach Barney Petratz aims for a fast, efficient team given the material available.
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Stratford High School
Barney Petratz
Washington and Jefferson to play Penn Field in 1926 game
Washington and Jefferson College will travel to Franklin Field at the University of Pennsylvania for a 1926 football game. The opponent is not yet announced and the game is set for a date in Philadelphia.
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Washington
Jefferson
Franklin Field
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelpha
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