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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1925

Page

12

McNaught returns to Shortridge court deep in 1920s hoop lore

The article details McNaught and his prior Shortridge years with teammates Riley Kilgore and Kinzer, his 1922 sectional performance, and coach Burton’s fourth season. It also notes betting parlay tallies from Lexington and Pimlico, boxing plans at Arcade Gymnasium, and various sports chatter including Minnesota vs Michigan and Butler’s Nipper.

North Side Burton Shortridge McNaught Scott Valley Mills

Offense of Green Amazes Offense of Green Amazes

Dartmouth is hailed as the outstanding East football team after an undefeated schedule. The piece notes Dartmouth’s high scores against strong opponents and cites rival claims from Washington Tulane Missouri and Alabama. It also highlights Princeton’s strong season and California’s decline on the Pacific Coast.

Henry L. Farrell the Press York Sakai Dartmouth Washington Tulane Missouri Alabama California Nebraska Northwestern Michigan Navy Princeton Harvard Yale Army Georgia Notre Dame Minnesota Iowa Tiger Jake Slagle Pacific Coast Far West Williams East Amherst South Kansas

Leading Scorers East and West

Southern California leads team scoring with 368 points followed by Dartmouth 840 Fordham 282 Cornell 258 Alabama 250 Georgetown 288 Columbia 237. Dartmouth’s Myles Lane tops individual scoring with 108 points and 18 touchdowns ahead of Eddie Tryon 103. Western leader Cowboy Kutsch of Iowa has 49 points. Almquist Minnesota seven touchdowns. Grange Oosterbaan six each.

United Press New York Southern California Dartmouth Fordham Cornell Alabama Georgetown Columbia Eddie Tryon Colgate Myles Lane Chicago Lane Tryons Borelli Muhlenberg Cowboy Kutsch Iowa Benny Friedman Michigan Almquist Minnesota Grange Illinois Oosterbaan Peplaw Wilcox Purdue Kutsch

J. J. C. Game Postponed by Mutual Agreement

The football contest between Ft. Harrison and the J. J. C. scheduled for Sunday at Pennsy Park was postponed due to weather. A new game date next Sunday at Pennsy is planned if conditions improve.

Ft. Harrison Pennsy Pennsy Park

Elwood High School selects 1926 captain and 1925 MVP

The Times notes that David Richards, center, will be the 1926 Elwood High School football captain after an early-season injury. George Haviland, retiring captain, was voted the most valuable member of the 1925 squad.

Elwood Ind Elwood High David Richards George Haviland

Dartmouth football ends season with big win over Chicago

Dartmouth members celebrated after defeating Chicago in the afternoon, ending the season as head coach Hawley denied plans for a post season game. The victory closed the Big Green schedule.

Chicago Dartmouth Hawley Big Green

Nebraska grappler meets Chicago foe in wrestling bout

Chicago tonight hosts a wrestling match between Joe Leick Mund of Nebraska and Stan Ly Strark, promising a competitive stand. Both athletes prepare for a hard fought bout as fans gather.

United Press Chicago Joe Leickmund Nebraska Grappler Stanly Strark

Princeton Star Jake Slagle Emerges as Football Sensation

Jake Slagle of Princeton is lauded as a top all around back this season. He carried much of the attack against Harvard and Yale, with forward passes enabling yardage for the Orange and Black. The Tigers’ standout runner and passer is praised for speed, power, and broken field ability, likely to gain All-America consideration.

Jake Slagle Princeton Harvard Slagle Tiger Tigers Yale

Northwestern and Purdue finish tied in grid results

Saturday grid results show Northwestern 13 Purdue 9 with scattered college and high school scores across the nation. Notable gaps include Carnegie Tech 0 DePauw 14 and Illinois 21 Wabash 6, with numerous other results for Amherst Williams Alabama and more across the day.

Notre Dame's Flannagan Tops Midwest Scorers with 61 Points

In South Bend on November 16 Nick Kutsch of Iowa leads Big Ten scoring but Flannagan of Notre Dame is ahead among midwest big schools with 61 points from eight touchdowns against the Hawkeyes 49. Almquist of Minnesota trails with seven.

South Bend Ind Nick Kutsch Iowa Big Ten Flannagan Notre Dame Mid-West Haweye Almquist Minnesota

Greenfield Filers seek 17 18 year old basketball games

Greenfield Indiana page notes the Greenfield Filers want games with basketball teams in the 17 18 year old class. Write Harold Witte at 4 Brandywine St Greenfield Ind for schedules and matches.

Bn Times Greenfield Ind Greenfield Filers Harold Witte Brandywine St

Red Hawk Net Team Beats St. Anthony Y. P. C.s 31 to 21

The Red Hawk basketball team defeated the St. Anthony Y. P. C.s 31 to 21 while missing Turk Floyd and Smith. Address for state teams is Red Hawk Club, 104443 S, East St.

Red Hawk Turk. Floyd and Smith St. Anthony

Minnesota Faces Michigan in Big Ten Title Showdown

CHICAGO Nov. 16. The Big Ten football title will be decided weekend when Minnesota meets Michigan at Ann Arbor. A Gophers win gives them the crown with wins over Iowa and Michigan and a tie with Wisconsin. A Michigan victory puts Michigan atop the standings with five wins and one defeat for .833. Northwestern, with one loss, faces Notre Dame in a non conference finale.

Minnesota Gophers Michigan Minnesota Michiganders Wolverines Northwestern Ann Arbor Edward OC Derry Chicago Gophers Iowa Wisconsin Big Ten Notre Dame Ohio State Buckeyes Wild Cats Purdue Boilermakers Dartmouth Maroons Illinois Wabash Michigan State Indiana Rose Poly

Saturday Grid and Gopher Blunders Stir Fans

A rowdy collage of sports notes and humorous takes spans college football results, player origins, and colorful bets. It mentions Dartmouth, Chicago Swedes greeting Oberlander, Benny Leonard rumors, Luis Angel Firpo talk, Grantland Rice All‑American picks, and a jab at Bonesetter Reese at a joint major league meeting.

Dartmouth Warriors Chicago Oberlander Ace Green Andrew Henry Oberlander Landis Bonesetter Reese

Tie Contest Delights Northern Indiana Crowd

Kokomo American Legion and Jonesboro Fillers played to a 13 to 13 tie before a large crowd in Jonesboro Indiana. Kokomo scored early as Helvie and Murray combined for a score with a drop kick point and Jonesboro answered with Mickey Hole running 32 yards for a touchdown after catching a shift offside. Hole later returned an interception 55 yards for a score, and Kokomo tied late with a forward pass from Leslie to Buckles. An extra point attempt failed.

Jonesboro Ind Indiana Kokomo American Legion Jonesboro Fillers Kokomo Helvie Murray Mickey Hole Checkaye Leslie Buckles

Grouz Questions From 1924 Football Rule Changes

In 1924 the kickoff rule allowed the kicking team to start from its own yard line or directly behind it. The 1925 version moved the kickoff to the yard line. An incoming substitute reported into the game could be suspended and his team penalized half the distance to the goal line. A five yard loss was charged if the referee believed the substitute had no chance to report.

Ubstitute

Ferndales and Hartford City Battle to Scoreless Tie

Ferndales and Hartford City A A teams played to a 0 0 tie at Washington Park on Sunday. Hartford City threatened in both halves with passes and nearly scored. Ferndales fumbled near the goal line and Brooks dropped a late pass. Next Sunday they meet Jonesboro Fliers here.

Ferndales Hartford City A. A Washington Park Upstaters Hartford City Warriors Hartford City Brooks Jonesboro

Acme Football Team Wins Opponent 3–0 in Defensive Showing

Independent Football A kept their Fevorg clean as Acme line held strong on defense. Acmes moved to three wins and three ties this season. An injury, a broken nose, affected Acmes in the first quarter. A next game is planned for Sunday with details unclear.

Fevorg Saintay Frevan Acme Acmes

McIntire Wins Main Event At Indianapolis Gun Club

J. D. McIntire won the main event at the Indianapolis Gun Club trap shoot scoring 97 of 100. Burford led the handicap with 24 of 25 from the 21 yard line. Ensminger captured the doubles with 21 of twelve pair.

J. D. McIntire Indianapolis Burford Ensminger

Butler Wins Thrilling 10 to 7 Over Dayton in State Treat

In Indianapolis last Saturday Butler defeated Dayton 10 to 7 in a game packed with thrills. Northwestern beat Purdue 13 to 9. Richmond celebrated homecoming with a 14 to 6 upset over Franklin. Indiana A. beat Rose Poly 32 to 7. Notre Dame blanked Carnegie Tech 26 to 0. Wabash lost 21 to 0 to Illinois. Evansville College defeated Oakland City 28 to 7. DePauw topped Hanover 14 to 0. State Normal and Eastern State Normal tied 16 all. Butler freshmen beat Kentucky State freshmen 20 to 0.

State Northwestern Purdue Indiana Prose Poly Aeria Perea Carnegie Tech de Pauw Tianover Illinois Wabash Evansville College Oakland City Haute Ninoe State Normal Butler Kentucky State Indianapolis Dayton Northwestern Richmond Quakers Franklin Rose Poly Indiana A Crimson Notre Dame Carnegie Big Ten Urbana Oakland City Hanover State Normal Eastern State Normal Butley

PIN TOURNEY TO BEGIN AT CENTRAL ALLEYS IN FEBRUARY

The Indianapolis Bowling Association set plans at a Sunday meeting for a city bowling tournament to start on the first Saturday in February at Central alleys. The event may last three weeks with anticipated turnout. Entry is $2 per man per event, replacing the former $1 plus bowling charge, and each league will form a booster committee to boost entries.

Indianapolis Bowling Association

Sunday State Grid Results Confuse Indianapolis Ferndales

Fragmentary score listing shows Indianapolis Ferndales and Jonesboro with mismatched scores and unclear teams. Other lines mention Picchigan City, La Porte, and WaMond Dusters with cryptic abbreviations, making full standings and outcomes uncertain.

Indianapolis Ferndales Hartford Peksme Lennon Jonesboro Picchigan City la Porte WaMond Dusters U Pusu Ud Olci

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