Ben Franklin Junior High Reigns With Two Championship Teams
Ben Franklin under Arthur McComb and Scouts Nelson fielded two undefeated football squads in 1925. The Blue and Gold varsity claimed Senior Class League honors while the Reserve team captured Junior League title. The season featured standout backs Sillman and Bruce, leading scorers Marino and Melcher, and strong line play from Toth and Shorer as Ben Franklin posted dominant scores against New Wilmington, Salem, Union High, and others.
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McComb
Nelson
Mancine
Marine
Ben Franklin
Cowen Arthur McCorales
Warkors
Arthur McCombs
Ben Wrenkley
Richkill
Jurl Tork
Hannan
Michael
Cener
Rich
New Castle High
Sen Franklin
Senior High
Fou Franklin
New Wilmington
Tywice
Ohepes Flali
Salem
Union High School
Vthur Littman
Touch
Bruce
Jine
Fernati
Wing
Marino
Melcher
Marcella
Genock
Bek
Plowley
Sherer
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Coleegetown Boys
Salear
Munsions
Toth
Shorer
Mathoningtown Runi
North Street Junior High
Mehoningtown
Ben Pranklin
Bender
Carimen Marine
Bill Melcher
Perrotta
McCart
Burlew
Cicone
London
Mariniag
Fiela Rani
Webber
Dinsmore
Fagan
Minskey
Johns
Hon Franklin
New Franklin
Union High
Trojans Rise in Football Feats and Schedule
A historical look at the Trojans football program under Howard Jones, noting 1925 season plans, 13 game schedule, key backs Lefebvre Drury Marle Cook Eliott Lee Kuer Boren, and upcoming contests against Oregon State, St. Mary’s, and Cal Tech, with comparisons to earlier teams and coaches.
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Merenalin
Spartans
Trojans
Pacific Coast
University of Southern California
Philadelphia
Knute Rockne
Gus’ Henderson
Howard
Tad of
Yala
Iowa
Southern California
Towa
Henry Lefebvre
Long Beach
Cal
Trojan
Howard Jones
Lefebvre
Drury
Marle
Cook
Eliott
Lee
Kuer
Boren
Bunnell
Allen
Kline
Cutler
Fishwick
Wadsworth
Nable
Cattle
Tad
S.C
Oregon Aggies
St. Mary's
le Fe
New Castle High School Grid Team Faces Final Photo
Members of the New Castle high school football squad posed for a group picture to mark their last on field appearance. Graduating seniors wore their red and black uniforms one final time before the team rooms were cleared for fall storage.
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New Castle High School
Ben Wranklin
Catel Lawther
Falbeoad
Polis
Laading Bessemer High
Daefeat
Westminster Athletic Field
Scotland Lane
Tom Herriott
Warrenbaugh
Pemberthy
Tilers
Thomas
Drake
Rost
Cleveland Boy Chosen Ohio State Football Captain
Marty Karow of Cleveland, a junior, was elected captain of Ohio State University football for 1926. He previously played fullback and will lead the team this season.
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Cleveland
Ohio State
Golyuamraus
Marty Karow
Faoball Cit Tain
Ohio State University
New Wilmington Grids to 12-0 Victory After Undefeated Start
New Wilmington opened the season with a 12-0 win over a top opponent, then tied Grove City 7-7 and later defeated Sandy Lake 32-0. Coach Lawther led the team through a series of improvements as seniors and key players graduated.
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King Foo
Keri
New Wilmington
Lawther
Anateria
Big Red Marvie
Wrest Middlesex
Grove City
Greenville
Erie
White
Sandy Lake
Now- Fata High
Ardienelle
Lacechar
Talilinds
Dempsey Ready to Fight Firpo Again in Los Angeles
International News Service reports Jack Dempsey willing to meet Luis Firpo in a rematch. He would fight Firpo in Los Angeles before facing Harry Wills next summer. Firpo, returning to boxing, said he plans to sail to the United States in March to press for another bout with Dempsey.
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WEW
York
Jack Dempsey
Luis Firpo
Joso Angeles
Firpo
Harry Wills
Syimmer
Tuuenos Aires
Virpo
United States
Dempsey
Eight Schools Split from School-Boy League in Allegheny District
Eight Allegheny county schools Tarentum New Kensington Arnold Pernussus Verona Oakmont Hartdack Union and Freeport announced withdrawal from the W P I A and plan to form a separate organization. The move follows recent sectional changes disrupting rivalries with Butler Mars Ryans and others. A protest was rejected at a Saturday meeting and further actions are pending.
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W.P. Tal
Allegheny County
Driwal
Association
Loop
Tarentum
New Kensington
Arnold
Pernussus
Verona
Oakmoant
Hardtack Union
Freeport
Char Bov
Np- Tin
Butler, Mars
Ryans
Herve
Birtle County
Iivar
W. DT
A. I
Pxeanti ‘Terentum
Allegheny Valley
PT A. B
League
Pw. PP
A. F
Spaniard Kayees German Champion in Heavyweight Ring
A fragment notes Spaniard Kayees crowned German heavyweight champion amid reports of an invasion plan and a potential bout with Jack Dempsey. The text mentions Pavlinn and Hans Drellenereper, with limited readable details about the event and participants.
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Pavlinn
Boxer
United States
Jack Dempsey
Lie Evar Beny Woieht
Hans Drellenereper
Ty Ihe
Women Start Ten Cent Day For Ralph Pay
A local group of women launches a Ten Cent Day to support the Ralph Pay fund toward purchasing a watch as a gift. Fund now totals 16 dollars with Joan F F DuShane and others contributing small sums. The movement invites many more to donate ten cents to grow the fund quickly for a handsome gift.
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Ralph
Ralph Day
Per Ighase
Joan FF
DuShane
Tans
Castle Five to Resume Training at Y Tonight
Castle Five plans a resumption of training at the Y tonight after a rough stretch. Manager Samuels reports the squad faced tough games against Burl County champions with no easy wins. Several first team games are scheduled, and the club will hold regular practices to keep players sharp for upcoming contests.
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Caatip
Fig
Sannypels
Burlor County
Corry
Bethes
Samurls
Elasa Pames
Poy
Prietioe Bei
Tutdaht
Rosenberg to Defend Title Against Lynch
Rosenberg prepared to defend his crown against Lynch in a pro boxing match set in Oakland. The bout marks Rosenberg’s return to the ring after a hiatus, with local fans invited to witness the event and support the champion as he seeks victory in the title defense.
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SAN Pranciso
der. Soo
Wilniegalig
Worl
Servnn
Oakland
Enthusiasm Over Red Grange Dims In Eastern Circles
The piece surveys growing skepticism toward Red Grange in the East as several observers, including Oberlander and Ye, rate him variably. Critics like Wagner and Yost discuss his impact, while others downgrade his value as a backfield star and scorer.
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Davis J
Wales
Internatal News Service
SEW
York
Dee
Aymerien
Stern Erifins Ral
Amd
Christopher
Meriva
Harold Grange
Grange
Sig
Thorugh Wei
Pennsylvania
Oberlinden
Davmouth
Oberlander
Ettack
Brent
Companitve
Fielding H. Ye
Green Wagner
Yost
Feuy
Willie Ereston
Werner
Gran
Rimarle
Tartar
California
Benny Gershe Kayoes Stoy at Cleveland
A garbled report describes Benny Gershe in a fight or skirmish in Cleveland. The text references Rosey Easter, pay, and an incident where Stoy was knocked down and required unspecified medical or corrective action. The fragmentary account includes mis-spellings and unclear sequence.
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Benny Gershe
Kayoes” Stoy
Cleveland
Liberty Five To Practice Tonight Scene
Liberty Five prepares for a practice tonight after recent schedule notes and player updates. Details mention Lincoln inform and team activities, with subsequent notes about coaching and upcoming competitive goals.
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