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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1925
Page
12
A reflective column discusses spectator language at sports events and the impact of crowd insults on athletes. It argues that nerves and imagination shape performance, praising those who overcome fear and succeed despite mental pressure.
Sports notes cover long shot payoffs at Churchill Downs and Laurel. Canter and Princess Doreen headline Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes and Washington Handicap as two big races alongside basketball results and local incidents.
The Army eleven from West Point faced Yale in New Haven amid the eastern football title chase. Army, undefeated and boasting a favorable record against Yale, sought a decisive win as up to 100000 fans were expected to witness the marquee matchup at the large Yale Bowl.
Nebraska Wesleyan defeated St. Thomas 10 to 0 while Southern California topped Idaho 51 to 7. Illinois Wesleyan won 7 to 0 over Mont State College. Doane beat Grand Island 6 to 0 and Birmingham Southern finished ahead of Jacksonville 33 to 11. Salem and Duquesne met as Ouachita beat Louisville 28 to 19. Hedding College won 7 to 0 as Franklin Fresh 82 posted a score against Atlanta 82 to 6. Henderson Brown triumphed 6 to 0. Missouri Wesleyan lost 17 to 14. High School results include Manual over Crawfordsville 6 to 0 and Warsaw 0 Pendleton 18 with other local scores listed.
Cleveland crowds back heavyweight John C. Risko as he meets Chuck Wiggins in a ten round Inland A. C. feature at Tomlinson Hall next Wednesday. Risko holds KO wins over Krohn Wallace Downey and Kenney and faces a sturdier challenge from the Indianapolis puncher in a card that also features Merle Aice Redell and Rozelle in six round bouts.
New Albany Cathedral meets Washington Park at 2 30 p m. Westfield plays Boys Prep at 3 p m. Tech faces Newcastle with Broad Ripple meeting Kokomo as listed in the day's football slate.
The article outlines tackle play tactics focusing on relaxation, endurance, and smart headwork. It argues against fatigue exploitation, encourages variation from automatic moves, and promotes the low charge style and off tackle drives as crucial to successful line play.
San Francisco Seals outslug Louisville Colonels 9 to 8 in game nine to win the post season series. Thirty safeties, three pitchers apiece, and a slim attendance capped a high scoring clash. McVey earned the win with Cullop taking the loss as San Francisco claims the series.
Johnny Meyers, middleweight wrestling champion, defeated Benny Reuben in two straight falls in Chicago on Friday night. First fall lasted 1 minute 19 seconds, second fall 10 seconds.
Fox Scanlon appears set to start at quarterback for the locals. He has played for Manual and Cathedral high schools and is regarded as a top signal caller in the independent circuit.
Chicago game preview notes Purdue, a feared foe for Coach Stagg, will face the Maroon today. Stagg pressures his squad to improve, with center and guard positions under review as fresh faces expected for the lineup.
In Boston on Friday night George Marble amateur featherweight knocked himself out with a wild swing in the first round against Jim Fitzgerald of East Boston. Marble fell on his head, the referee counted as both boxers lay on the floor, and Fitzgerald rose to win the contest.
The suit seeks $10,000 for rent on ground where Boyle's thirty acres arena stood for the Dempsey Carpentier fight. Tex Rickard, promoter, is named in the action brought in Federal Court. The Public Service Corporation had earlier filed the suit in Trenton. The complaint says attempts to collect rent for land leased in Jersey City were unsuccessful.
Notre Dame led by mock headlines was favored to win at Grant Field Atlanta Georgia Tech faced injuries to Capt Douglas Wycoff in the Alabama game and the field was soaked due to cold damp weather. Notre Dame won 18 to 3 last year.
The Ft. Benjamin Harrison regular post grid team meets Brightwood A Cs Sunday at 2 15 pm on the main parade ground. The free public contest serves as a warm up before the Harrison soldiers face St Thomas on November 5 for the 5th Corps Area title.
Manual High School spoiled Shortridge’s unbroken football string at Washington Park Friday by defeating the Northsiders 14 to 6 in the city series opener. Manual capitalized on breaks, scoring two touchdowns with Risley recovering a Cruse kick setup and Kellermeyer fumbling in for a score.
Ann Arbor Oct 31 Michigan undefeated in the Western Conference meets Annapolis Midshipmen in a major intercollegiate game before 40 000 fans. The event features Red Grange and Illinois prep wagers with Fielding Yost and Jack Owsley praising the matchup amid a soggy field and strong Navy backfield.
A crowd of 60 000 was to watch the Illinois Pennsylvnia college football game at Franklin Field Philadelphia on October 31. Both teams housed in the country overnight and expected to field star backs Al Kreuz and Pasterfields and tackle Stan Slerack unavailable for Penna.
A fragmented quiz outlines line of scrimmage rules and ball placement. It states players on the line may not lock legs except centers and guards, and the center or guards may be on the line to lock legs. It hints at who can snap or place the ball for play and who selects methods for putting the ball in play.
Garfield A A A faces Cathedral onions Sunday at Pennay Park in the first contest at 1 30. The Garfields name a starting unit led by Jimmy Shinkle and Wilbur Schwartz with Sie Gartner and Le Paul Garneyre in key roles.
The Indianapolis Turks renew play this season with a strong squad and invitations to opponents. The College Cubs practice and plan games with fast city and State teams. Recruiting continues with a Tuesday night deadline at 2032 College Ave or Harrison 1697 after 5 30 PM.
Harry Black of Anderson won and lost Friday in the state three-cushion billiard tournament at Cooler's parlor. In the afternoon Black defeated Shorts 50 to 41 in 108 innings. At night Walter Ramsey defeated the Anderson player 50 to 36 in 79 frames.
Ap Lajoie, famed second baseman of the old Cleveland team, has been appointed boxing commissioner in Cleveland, signaling a crossover into athletic administration.
Indiana brings a full offense into the game with Northwestern hampered by injuries. Fans expect contrasting passing styles with Northwestern favoring the long pass this season and Indiana relying on the short style to gain an edge.
Crawfordsville High School defeated Tech Seconds 6 to 0 on Friday at Tech field. Elmore scored the lone touchdown after recovering a fumble in the second period. Tech managed only five first downs as the visitors led throughout.
Iowa City Oct 31 A muddy gridiron awaits as Coach Burt Ingwersen plans to start reserves against Wabash College Little Giants. Weather threatens a damp field after thawing ground and every Hawkeye game this season has been mud bound.
Local basketball results show Bedford defeating Washington 89 to 30. Greentown 21 and Jonesboro 20 appear among district scores, with Gas ity 24 and Fea mn 28 close rivals. Other figures include Austin 26 and Avon Httilesville 34, with Hoohasten EF Sinldstown 10 in a rough, fragmentary recap.
Walter Johnson led a star-studded lineup to a 10 to 1 victory over Rube Berehardt's Brooklyn Nationals captain team. Johnson contributed two doubles and a single, while Dave Bancroft relieved him in the seventh and retired the remaining opponents with a mix of left and right hand pitching. Rookie second baseman Hughes from the Three I League had five hits in five at bats.
Franklin College and Wabash freshmen football teams battled to a scoreless tie on a muddy Franklin field. Both sides threatened but stout defenses halted all drives with no headway before nightfall Friday.
The Southpaws meet Ferndale at Washington Park Sunday at 2:30 PM in a key game expected to draw a large crowd. Ferndale, coached by Erehart, aims to control yardage with stout practice. Officials Patton Tappan and Gard will officiate the curtain raiser featuring Ferndale Triangles and College Cubs.
Hartford City A A, unbeaten this year, travels to Expo Park in Kokomo for a 2:30 Sunday game against the local Legion eleven. Holwerda, ex-Purdue star, will quarterback Hartford City as they face top rivals and recent strong showings by Elwood Jasonville and Gosport.
Indiana faces Northwestern and Notre Dame meets Georgia Tech in a day of basketball action. Purdue plays at Chicago, while Butler hosts Rose Polytechnic and Wabash visits Town, with Hanover traveling to De Pauw and Valparaiso at Columbia College.
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