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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1925
Page
6
Kokomo narrowly defeated Martinsville by one point in a tightly contested high school basketball game. The writing praises coachwork and the players endurance, noting fifteen minute first half and continuous action, highlighting training and discipline behind skilled play.
The column covers horse betting results with two winners from five runners, withdrawals, and small profits. It notes upcoming winter racing in New Orleans and Tijuana, crossboard play plans, and parlay bets at Bowie. It also discusses a football officiating dilemma, gratitude for reporters and referees, and mentions Herman Phillips and Roger Grange with historical context.
United Press reports the American Basketball League forming with teams from Buffalo Boston Brooklyn Washington Cleveland Detroit Chicago Fort Wayne and Rochester. The league imitates major leagues with a 36 game schedule and a governing constitution while restricting college players until courses end. The piece notes New York’s rising role in pro hockey and basketball and cites figures like Joe Carr and Tex Rickard.
Noblesville head coach Canning announced the Noblesville Elks will host the east enders at Pennsy Park on Sunday. The Elks boast seven games this season and a 236 point for record while holding opponents scoreless. Notable players include Gehrhart Heinzmann Gearty and Taylor, with the four ends over six feet and averaging 185 pounds.
Turner team holds Sunday practice at Turner gym at 9 30 with last season members and new tryouts invited. Hightower captains the Boteceels for the coming season after leading Edgewood in midweek action. Western Union Messengers to play Ft Harrison at School No 21 with listed players Kinsey Bane Bova Rogers. Sahara Grotto forms a fast team with May practice, others including Roy Claupett and Schweier, seeking season play. Battery B road team seeks games or league in Indianapolis. contact Raymond A. Kelly. Kokomo Phi Delts beat Richmond Club 37 to 36, Box 61 for games.
In Philadelphia under clear skies Cornell and Pennsylvania prepared for the 22nd renewal of their long rivalry at Franklin Field. Both teams recently suffered defeats while Penn held a slight betting edge as one of the largest crowds ever expected with seating enlarged to around 70,000.
Scores list from Hoosier state high school basketball games including Richmond 37, Sentville 32 and Bedford 34, Pirry Central 17, North Salem 43, Alexandria 33, Monrovia 48, Clayton 43, Vincennes 28, Columbia 18, Georgetown 17, Wilkinson 3, Wayzata 22, Rockville 23, Bluffton 35, Fourbon 23, Connersville 4, Beestriland 71, Covington 15, Marshall 32, Hushville 38, Advance 20, Market 30, Linden 31, West Point 25, Veedersburg 19, and other listed scores.
State College, the underdog, travels to Pittsburgh to face the University of Pittsburgh in a bid to end a five game losing streak since 1919. The day backs a favorable forecast and about 15 000 fans were expected.
Harry Cooler beat Vic Shorts 50 to 45 in ninety innings Wednesday night at Cooler's parlors. The next match Friday night features Beta versus Klein.
The Cathedral Midgets win the city championship in the 40 pound class after an 11 game season undefeated. They outscored foes 290 to 26 and concluded with a 27 to 0 victory over Apollo A. C. last Sunday.
Colgate plays Brown following a 7 to 7 tie with Lafayette. Colgate entered the game as a five to three favorite to avoid a defeat and keep its season on track.
A mixed roundup covers a Northwestern student football riot with a lawman tackled in the crowd, plus a flurry of sports and celebrity blurbs. It notes Jack Dempsey’s wife contract, Estelle’s looks, Red Grange, Tex Rickard lists, and California sports shifts while mixing in humorous quips and curios.
Mickey Walker retains his world welterweight championship defeating Sailor Friedman of Chicago over twelve rounds at the Newark Armory before about 9 000 spectators. The official decision was not awarded, but New Jersey lawmakers had provided against scoring. Walker used a methodical attack, body blows early and head and jaw later, with no knockdowns.
The Ferndale Triangles may force a tiebreaker with the Acme A.A.s and Christamores before any Acme challenge. Christamores can arrange a playoff with Easter, Triangle coach, if desired. The Triangles plan a Friday practice.
Cumberland A. C. will hold a special game against South Paws to break the tie next Sunday at Cumberland. All players are asked to attend practice at 12 30 p m Sunday.
Coast critics cite Nevers of Stanford as the best fullback in the section this fall, praising his performance and impact on games.
More than 200 dogs will contest the all-age stake championship Friday and Saturday in West Baden Indiana as part of the National Fox Skaters Association meeting. No No Nanette owned by John M Branham Chicago won the $1000 purse in the fifth futurity chase. Lucille owned by J L Kanatherr Richmond Kentucky was second and Bon Peep owned by Patton brothers Tuscaloosa Alabama was third. A competition for horses ridden to hounds was to be held today.
In good weather on November 26 Columbia and Syracuse meet for their final game of the season. The local eleven starts as a slight favorite amid strong fan interest and regional standings.
Technical High School repeats as city public high school football champion with a 16 to 7 victory over Manual at Irwin Field before 7,500. Balay and Babcock lead a strong Tech drive with a pivotal safety and a late touchdown set by Balay interception.
In the first bout of the winter wrestling season Jack Reynolds defeated Tommy Record at the Broadway Theater Wednesday night. Reynolds won the first fall Record the second and Reynolds the third. The crowd was pleased with the match and there will be other bouts held at the same place later. It was a fast match.
Abel defeated Shane 50 to 34 in seventy-one innings during the city three-cushion billiard tourney at the Board of Trade parlors Wednesday afternoon.
Before the clash at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, an estimated 45 000 fans gathered as Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne’s Irish faced Nebraska. Governors Hammill Paull and McMullen attended, while a city parade and bonfires kept the mood high ahead of kickoff.
A large crowd is expected tonight at St Anthony Hall for the St Anthony Y P C s versus Holy Cross basketball game at 8 15. Lineups include former college and high school players promising speed. A curtain raiser starts at 7 15 with a dance for Holy Cross afterward.
The boxing commission in New York State adopts a new rule awarding decisions to the boxer who wins the most rounds. Previously judges and referees kept a point tally as in England. The change aims to prevent a late finish from overturning earlier rounds and favors a strong finish over a sparse start.
The article asserts Dartmouth's status as the unquestioned champion team of the East amid ongoing debate. Motion pictures section notes possible screening or coverage of the celebration or related events.
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