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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1925
Page
7
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Ohio Wesleyan Kenyon and Miami sit as early season favorites in a crowded schedule. Kenyon faces Cincinnati opponents while Ohio Wesleyan meets Wittenberg at Delaware and Miami clashes with Denison in a key Gem City showdown. Western Reserve meets Heidelberg, Mount Union plays Al- Hance, and Hiram hosts Otterbein with mixed hopes.
Lawrence Perry surveys the 1925 college football scene noting Alabama and Georgia Tech as top outfits and Virginia undefeated in the Southern Conference. He cites Washington, Penn, Dartmouth, Notre Dame, Ohio State, and Michigan among strong programs with deep rosters, while weather and coaching adjustments affect performances across regions.
Sebring Independents and Lisbon Semi-Pro aggregation battled to a 6 to 6 tie amid a stiff wind. Mefort, Carnegie Tech 1924 star, stood out with strong defense after moving to right half. Late in the game a muffed punt by Mays led Lisbon to defense and the final sério.
Grove City College football closed the first half of its schedule with three wins and one loss. Victories came against Waynesburg Canisius and Marietta while a 0- West Virginia loss stands as the lone defeat. The team has outscored opponents 66 to 0 in the three wins.
Jamaica Kid, a colored middleweight, meets Tiger Flowers in a 12 round no decision fight at the City Auditorium Friday night. The Kid has faced Tirer several times and has big bouts lined up in the East. He has fought Jeff Smith and Kid Norfolk five times each and Billy Miske twice.
Alex Simms, local welter, edged Norm Genet of Akron in a 10 round war at Martins Ferry, crowd on feet and no knockouts. Rematch set for November 28 as semifinal, with Massillon’s Neil Brogan stopping Young Corsini in four rounds and Simms aiming at Willie Scott in Zanesville on November 7.
The Lake A C invites players to attend practice sessions on Wednesday and Friday at 6 PM. All heavy line men and those seeking a tryout should report. The Lakes lost 6 0 to Lloyd Confectioners of Alliance with Sonny Ernst and Ballentine leading the line and defense.
Court A. C. won by forfeit from the Sterlings. The Courts challenge any team at 110-1206 pounds. For games call McK 1182.
Jamaica Kid, a colored middleweight, arrives tomorrow noon ahead of a two round bout with Tiger Flowers in the Auditorium Friday night. He will work out at Walther's gym at 38. Tiger Flowers fought Jock Malone in St Paul Saturday night in a great contest.
The East Canton Merchants edged the Louisville Merchants 3 to 0 in a tight game marked by punting duels and forward passes. Bushman kicked an 80 yard drop goal in the third period, the only score, as East Canton’s line repelled multiple Louisville threats and held them to the yard line in the fourth. East Canton invites contact with any 140 pound teams in Magnolia Green town and Malvern.
Mount Union faces Case School next Saturday at Mountfield after a tough defeat to Wooster. Officials say bad weather can skew results and don’t reflect the team’s true strength.
The Liberties beat the Sherricks 12 to 0 for the second time this season. Liberties have lost only one game this year and plan a return game with the Sterling Juniors. Coach Gamble schedules practice Wednesday Thursday and Friday.
Kindler rugged Alliance welterweight and Paddy Mulls of Waco fought four rounds to a draw in the feature bout of the amateur card at Walther's gym Monday night before the season’s largest crowd. The bout showcased toe to toe slugging with Mulls showing improvement and returning many of Kindler’s hard shots.
The Eddie Shops seek opponents for next Sunday or the following one. Call North Canton 411 to arrange a home or away game.
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