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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1925
Page
12
A university physician told the I A that after ten years in college work freshman physical condition has improved versus years past. He attributes healthier athletes to continued activity and argues that many alumni encourage enrollment rather than burnout.
Racing notes report a tough track at Churchill Downs with only Marial Barton placing second and paying $9.90. Petre was third by a nose, while Deeming in the big race is favored across the board. Indiana high schools show football growth as Wabash and Butler prep them for future success.
In Philadelphia Penn sylvania takes on Chicago as intersectional rivals resume play after 24 years. The 1924 Western Conference champions vie for Big Ten title while Penn seeks the East crown in ideal football weather before about 64 000 fans.
Hayes of J. J. C. football asserts the east end squad will trim to twenty two players after Sunday's clash with Ft Harrison Battery B. The Fort Army eleven reportedly reinforced and Lt Clark, coach, promises tough yardage. Game kicks off at 3 0 with popular prices at Pennsy Park.
Elwood the American Legion team travels to Kokomo for a highly anticipated clash amid a keen local rivalry. Elwood owns four wins this season including a 7 to 6 upset of Ferndales at Indianapolis, while Kokomo has three victories and recently lost to Notre Dame reserves. Helvie and Buckles return from injuries for the 2:30 p.m. kickoff as both sides vie in the state championship race.
Wabash plays Butler, Muncie Normal faces Indiana Central, Purdue meets Wisconsin, Notre Dame meets Minnesota, Miami plays Indiana, Earlham against Hanover, Evansville meets Rose Poly, and State Normal tackles Franklin.
Ray Rychel of East Chicago outpointed Jack Burns of California over ten rounds. Frankie Welch of Chicago stopped Dude Martinez of New Orleans in the eighth round of a ten round bout.
Ferndale football holds final practice and scrimmage ahead of Sunday 2:30 p.m. game at Washington Park. Coach Erehart adds new plays as they chase a state title bid. Peru C. C. features former college and top high school stars with a potent offense likely to challenge Ferndale.
Illinois Wesleyan defeated De Pauw 20 to 0 in Bloomington. All points came in the first half as Arends scored two touchdowns and Green kicked two forty yard field goals and two extra kicks after TDs.
Fragmentary local item lists names Wentwil Agnew Wilkingon Dawson Meyer and others tied to Frisco Friday. Context and actions are unclear due to missing text.
Churches in Marion County may enter junior or senior teams for a new league. An organization meeting is set for 7 30 p m next Monday at the Marion County Sunday School Association 730 Occidental Building where representatives should attend.
Curtis Downe Sharts edged Vic Shorts 50 to 46 at Cooler's parlors in a State three cushion billiard match. Curtis trailed early but rallied to win in sixty two innings.
Central Normal defeated the Silent Hoo siers here Friday 64 to 0. The visitors had no chance against a much heavier squad.
A substitute may enter the game by reporting to the referee or umpire before the next play to avoid penalty. A withdrawn player may not reenter after the second period, except under specified conditions. A substitute who fails to report incurs a five yard penalty, with possible rescission under certain conditions.
Shortridge beat Boys' Prep 20 to 0 on Friday at the latter's gridiron. Kilgore was out, yet the Blue and White scored in the first second and fourth quarters. Kern led ground gains while Blake and Smith starred for Prep. It was Shortridge's fifth win of the season.
Cathedral High School’s football team faces Reitz High of Evansville this afternoon at Washington Park at 2 30. Cathedral comes into the game in excellent form while Reitz arrived in the city Friday night for the Indiana clash.
Red Grange and his Illini football warriors faced Benny Friedman and Michigan before 67,000 fans at Memorial Stadium in Urbana Champaign. Traffic was heavy as Chicago police directed crowds and tickets were sold out weeks in advance. The Michigan team sought revenge after last year while Grange aimed to spark a comeback.
The fragment hints Roger Peckinpaugh’s World Series play was only to qualify for a Red Sox spot. It mocks crowd expectations, jokes about sports songs, and notes other sports figures like Bill Johnson and Mickey Walker entering film, while satirizing athletic fashion and security conferences.
Fragmented list shows Friday football results from high schools and colleges with many OCR errors. Notable mentions include Bosse beating Evansville Mt. Vernon 20 to 0, Nobisville 6 Wilkinson 0, and a range of colleges such as Iowa Wesleyan and West Virginia with uncertain scores.
College football fans packed Irwin Field Indianapolis for the Wabash Little Giants vs Butler Bulldogs showdown. Anticipation ran high as weather-matched fans gathered, with Wabash and Butler faithful split across west and east bleachers and a toss up widely discussed before kickoff at 2 30.
Canadian light heavyweight Jen Darcy signs to meet local rival Roy Wallace in a ten‑round main event at Tomlinson Hall Monday night. Darcy replaces ill Tommy Burns and promises a slugging show after recent draws with Burns and a ten‑round win over Jimmy Nuss in Grand Rapids.
Jack Dunns field trials at Buffalo featured Belle the Devil, one of Dunns prize canines, winning the all age stakes as he continues his reputation as a great dog fancier with his dogs guarding laurels.
Local featherweight Johnny Murphy new pro with six rounds Monday at Tomlinson Hall in a six round preliminary. He outpointed Young Tucker of Louisville last week and is managed by Roy Whitney. Murphy boxes with South Side Turner and is a strong puncher who fights well at close range.
The $25,000 automobile racing classic at Laurel speedway was postponed today due to rain, according to United Press. The event, a major feature of the Laurel program, will be rescheduled, with no new date set in the report.
Tech defeated Muncie 7 to 6 at Techfield to stay undefeated this season. Ralay connected with Fox on a first quarter touchdown pass, and Fox added the extra point. George scored for Muncie with a late plunge but Tech held on amid back and forth forward passes.
From the world champions to the minors three Pirates players heads to San Francisco with cash in a deal for Hal Rhyne and Paul Waner. Carson Bigbee Eddie Moore and Culloten move after heroics in the Washington series as Moore homered and Bigbee contributed a pinch double.
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