Eastern Teams Prepping Strong for Big Weekend Games
New York football camps begin heavy practice for Saturday matchups with Navy, Bucknell, and Indiana. Penn’s Martin Brill and Paul Scull anticipated to return after minor injuries. Yale, Dartmouth, and Army also in full swing. Harvard regroups with key backs Holbrook and Guarnaccia rejoining drills as Brown shifts focus from training table.
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Paul Scull
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Dartmouth
New Haven
Gilmour Doble
Cornell
Princeton
Columbia
New York University
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Dal
Roy Randall
Brown
Ironmen
Tuss’ McLaughry
Harvard
Marstcca
Lane
Crimson
Guy Holbrook
Deve Guarnaccia
Big Tim" Clark
Indiana
Boston Tigers begin season with new forward line
Boston Oct 24 The Boston Tigers of the Canadian American Hockey League opened practice revealing an entirely new forward line. Veterans Rhaumegoni A Smith and Ponzi Contant will anchor the defense alongside new centers Zob Silver Unity Sask and Bob Wilson. Wings include Jack Frost Eddie Burke Allie Prowx and Joe Contant with Sonny Anning on defense. The league season opens November 12.
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Associated Press
Boston Tigers
Rhaumegoni
A Smith
Ponzi Contant
Zob Silver Unity Sask
Bob Wilson
Timmons
Jack Frost
Toronto
Ont
Eddie Burke
Sault Ste Marie
Allie Prowx Timmons
Joe Contant
Cornwall
Sonny Anning
Coldwater
Summerfield Quintet Plans First Practice Tonight
The Summerfield ME basketball squad from last season will hold their first practice Wednesday night October 26 at 8 pm in Summerfield gym. Each player is urged to attend as captain Charlie Randolph stresses the importance of everyone being present.
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Summerfield ME
Summerid Gym
Charlie Randolph
Two Great Backs to Fight for Grid Honors
Yale and Dartmouth meet in New Haven with Bruce Caldwell of Yale and Myles Lane of Dartmouth spotlighted as potential all-American halfbacks. Caldwell tops Yale, Lane is East’s high scoring back, and the Bowl matchup may decide key honors.
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New Haven
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Ells
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Caldwell
Lane
Yale Dartmouth game dominates east this week
New York reports Yale and Dartmouth both had decisive football wins. Yale beat undefeated Army 10 6 with strong defense and smart plays led by Bruce Caldwell, while Dartmouth defeated Harvard 30 6, relying on the rushing game and smart passing to outpace the Crimson.
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Army
Elis
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Blue
Iue
Dartmouths
Harvard
Hawley
Temple
Dartmouth
Crimson
Myles Lane
Hanover
Bob McPhail
Arlington
Mass
al Maraters
Beck May Cause Trouble For Columbia Saturday
New York Ort 24 Sam Beck 157 pound halfback on the Cornell eleven will be the player who will cause Columbia many an anxious moment in the game at Ithaca on Saturday Beck is a speedy runner with high knee action and a baffling change of pace he can cut right or left with agility Princeton found it difficult to snare him with a low tackle last Saturday and during the second half the Tigers leaped for his head and neck rather than his elusive legs.
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Sam Beck
Cornell
Charley
New York University
Columbia
Fordham
Rutgers
Violet
Colgate
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Lettie Wabash
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Princeton
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Bobby Vaughn
Meehan
Yankee Stadium
Williams
Ithaca
Tige
Charley Crowley
Cayugars
Chambers
Washington
George Washington University
Cavanaugh
Boston College
West Virginia Wesleyan
Polo Grounds
Manhattan
New York Aggies
Neil Cohalan
Ian Wild
Reneselaer City College of New York
Rhode Island State
Gallaudet College
Temple
Chick Meehan
Jimmy Forest
Meehar
Dean
Sporrt
Ths
DeForest
Firpo
Dempsey
Trey
Walker
Sunda
New York Teams Meet Strong Opponents This Week
New York college football fans face pivotal games as Columbia, New York University, and Fordham seek key victories. NYU’s Violet routed Rutgers 60 points, while Columbia travels to Ithaca after beating Williams. Fordham, fresh from a Washington trip, aims to rebound against Boston College in a high stakes clash at the Polo Grounds.
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New York
N Y U Fails To Book California Game For 1928
N Y U could not schedule Southern California for 1928 and 1929. The Trojans renewed a contract with Notre Dame, preventing a game with NYU. Coach Meehan had hoped to host Southern California on Thanksgiving Day and then travel to Los Angeles for a return engagement.
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Southern California
Thanls
Los Angeles
Stanford
Coach Mead Forces Harding Squad Through Long Drill
Harding High School football practice stretches for over an hour as Coach Mead pushes the squad through a long drill focusing on backfield and formations. The session aims to fix faults shown in a recent Norwich scrimmage while preparing for a tough match at Stamford. Hartford Soccer League dissolves Hartford franchise to balance schedule.
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de Rosa O Sisko
Stamford
Manhattan
New York State
Dundee V Dundee to Face Kaplan in New Haven Bout
Fans traveling to New Haven on November 1 will see Mike Dundee enter the ring as a rising lightweight challenger. Dundee hopes to outpace rival Louis Kid Kaplan before a hometown audience. Dundee has fought in championship form around Chicago, while Kaplan has kept activity confined to the Midwest. Promoters in Chicago seek to pair Dundee with Sammy Mandell for the world lightweight title bout.
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TWO MASTERS TIE FOR PRIZES IN CHESS PLAY
London October 24 Associated Press reports Dr S Tattakowe of Paris and A Nomzowitsch of Copenhagen tied for top prizes at the international chess tournament held at the British Empire club. Each finished with eight wins and three losses in the concluding round. FF Marshall US champion claimed first prize with seven and a half wins. Di M Vidinat and others followed with various placements.
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Associated Press
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Paris
Nomzowitsch
Copenhagen
British Empire Club
FF Marshall
United States
Prive
Jugo- Bulvine
Deseat Laday
T B_ Bogeljubow
Germany
Richad Wirth
Csorko
England
Crusader Wins Laurel Feature at Laurel Racecourse
Crusader wins the Laurel feature at Laurel in the Somerset Handicap. Mars Gaffaman finishes second after Crusader is fouled. Princess Doreen third with Mars later disqualified for fouling Crusader. Jockey Barl Sande pulls up Crusader at mid turn but he regains speed to place. The mile and one eighth in 1 51 4 6. Gamble wins Fear Naught Handicap at Empire City aboard Mack Garners. Rhinack takes Norwood purse at LaTonja by a neck over Troilan. Hot Time wins Arlington fourth race over Rival and Ana Matrone II. final time 1 12 26.
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Associated Press
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Laurel
Mars Gaffaman
Princess Doreen
Mars
Barl Sande
Mack
Norwood
Latonia
Rhinack
Troilan
le Ma
Arlington
Ana Matrone II
Hilltop Eleven Opens Season Versus Lincoln Junior High
Central High school debuts a new soccer eleven this afternoon at Lordship Manor against Lincoln Junior High. Lincoln, fresh off a practice win over Harding, eyes an upset while Central, coached by Barron, leans on varsity players. A large crowd is expected for the 3:30 start as Bridgeport records its first soccer match.
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Lordship Manor
Central Eleven
Lincoln School
Harding
Central
Barron
Lordship
Central Combine
Bridgeport High School
Football Coach Meehan Declares Football Tougher Than Boxing
Dartmouth head coach Jesse Hawley rejected rumors of resignation as he argues footballers endure tougher training and mental strain than boxers. He cites football drills, injuries, and season length, contrasting boxing’s sporadic big fights with football’s grind. DeForest and Meehan defend sports in a long discussion on toughness and preparation.
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Associated Prose
Jesse Hawley
Dartmouth
Big Green
Central Eleven Rest After Great Showing
Central High football squad under Coach Reilly took a rest day after a solid win over Naugatuck High. The team reviewed errors from 88 May’s game, refined plays, and praised Don Doherty’s punting including a 60 yard boot that helped prevent a score.
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Naugatuck Boys
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