Days of Big Three football supremacy fade in early games
Reading from 1923 coverage notes Princeton Harvard and Yale struggles as Notre Dame shows Western strength. Injuries plague Yale with Meek’s death on staff and O Hearn’s season ending, while Princeton’s Roper faces a stubborn path. Brown and Navy loom as next tests amid an unsettled contest landscape.
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Navy Ready for Saturday Showdown as Roper Drives Charge
Princeton and Navy prepare for a Saturday workout session as Roper leads the Navy squad through a brisk scrimmage. The practice highlights include the offense moving with quick signals, multiple touchdowns from plunges, and veterans like Pink Huber and Ken Smith drawing the spotlight in a rugged drill.
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Milford High to Meet Stratford in Big Show Friday
Milford High School and Stratford High prepare for a long awaited gridiron clash Friday afternoon after schedule changes moved the game from Saturday. Milford, riding wins over Derby and Shelton, aims to conquer Stratford as coaches and players from both towns expect a hard fought rivalry battle.
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Hope to Beat Penn in Philadelphia Saturday
Kya Ost reports Center College aims for first victory over an eastern opponent this season as 82 freshmen join 1915 squad. Coach Moran drilled ends and backs in scrimmage with additions including Kerb Treat, All-American tackle last year, to bolster the lineup for the Penn game in Philadelphia.
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The Sportlight on Yale Harvard and College Football
A compact survey of Yale and Harvard gridiron history from 1902 onward, noting Yale’s dominance and Harvard’s sporadic triumphs, then shifting to Princeton’s recent edge and the broader college football scene. It touches on players, coaches, and the flirtation with upcoming season prospects.
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Yale Names Officials For Major Football Games
A list of officials for Yale football’s big matchups with Army Princeton Harvard and others was released by manager Johnny Schoonmaker. The appointments cover linesmen field judges umpires and referees across contests including Harvard Army Princeton and Yale Princeton rivalries with names such as Readings, Schwartz, Crowle, and Murphy among those assigned.
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Penny State Faces Hard Game This Saturday
State College Wa Oat 2 oneee will be no breathing spage for Pant State this week as the Nittany Tansmart loot to an even harder game. The West Virginia Mountaineurs w he ply in the Yam Kiltinger. West Virginia undefeated that season and has already taken the measure of the University of Pittsburgh.
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Amateur Boys Card Sets for New Haven Bout Date
Twelve lightweight entrants including Jack Tentis Bob Friedman and Bob Ricci are listed for the New Haven card with amateur bouts. Captain Baum requests the Koya be present at the Liberty Ring at 6 30 to join the trip and support the event.
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Navy Eyes Princeton Rematch After Penn State Loss
Navy seeks rebound after a defeat to Penn State as it prepares for Princeton in Baltimore. Analysts note Navy’s backfield power and potential quarterback shifts, with Shapley and Melee contending, Barchet and Cullen as key backs, and Ballinger adding dropkick punch for the upcoming big service clash.
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Greb to meet Niki in Newark boxing bout set for Nov 19
In Newark Harry Greb and Battling Niki of Senegal are signed for a twelve round fight at the First Regiment Armory on November 19. From hesitation, Knack has withdrawn from a planned match with Kid Norfolk at Madison Square Garden set for November 20. Heavyweights Harry Wills and Jack Thompson are slated for a twelve round contest at Newark Armory on November 25.
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