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The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1925

Page

10

College Football Grows Through Spring Practice and Early Games

Teams in Florida and Louisiana prepare for new seasons as Stetson, Hill, and others report light rosters and strategic changes. Stetson faces Fort Benning inspired trials, while Alabama State and Clarke fight to improve. Early results show Mississippi Valley, Georgia, and Texas teams posting mixed scores amid new lineups and coaching shifts.

Hill Stice Tone Maxon Field Monroe Park Stetson 2Land Fla Florida Palmer Newton Pit Smythe-McQuarrie Bination West Point Fort Benning Mille Hatters Argia Aggies Aving Alabama State Nor- Clarke Marion Hillians Little Rock Murphy Crutcher Jock Jekie Geiser O'Kelly Williams Ddis Setsissseverss Seibbelk Dacscascoces Barnes Sker Sseneense Bustice SSP Conves Cbb Ckse Cars Cogcoess Bernard McEvoy V-Erc Courtney Sipiake Elas

Grace horses set to start in Downs sprint

Nine of the fastest juveniles in King have been named to start in the Buttacky Jockey Club Stakes at Downs this afternoon. The mile race with 10000 added is the richest event for two year olds in the west this season, with a net winner's purse of 24415 if all nine start. The track is heavy from recent rain but warmer weather is forecast.

LASV A.P King Downs Ueather J. E. Griffith Havre de Lancaster Harry Finrock Park View Stable Whitney Phantom W. Frank C. Turner J. Maiben E. Scobie Re. Babe D. Connelly E. Pool Cc. Lang

Clements Trains Hard for Battle Monday at City Wharf

Fatty Clements trains hard for a ten round American Legion Athletic stag at the city wharf arena Monday night facing Ray Schaeffer of Biloxi. Backers praise his form and charity work while two welterweights Spike Webb and Cave Man Toronto meet in the semi final. Other preliminaries include Goldberg vs Frisco Billie and Bartley Webb vs Leonard Pate. A wrestling match and battle royal round out the program.

Fatty Clements Ray Schaeffer Biloxi Miss American Legion Athletic Stag City Wharf Arena Roy Potts Fat Clements Stag Spike Webb Mobile Cave Man Toronto Young Goldberg Baltimore Frisco Billie Bartley Webb Leonard Pate Pensacola

Lanier Poets Shut Out Barton 13-0 In Crampton Bowl

The Sidney Lanier Poets defeated the Barton Panthers 13 to 0 at Crampton Bowl in Montgomery. Lanier scored in the first half on a series culminating with a Reeves touchdown and a Ridolphi run.

Barton Panthers Sidney Lanier Montgomery Barton Cain Ridolphi Reeves Ohme Lanier Senier

Cadets Face Jackson Aggies at Monroe Park

The University Military School Bulldogs return after a two week layoff to meet the Jackson Aggies at Monroe Park this afternoon at 3. The Aggies from Jackson Agricultural School Alabama arrive after recent results. Both coaches report their teams in top condition for the scrap and a sizable travel party accompanies the Cadets.

Jackson Aggies Monroe Park University Military School Bulldogs Aggies Jackson Agricultural School Jackson Ala Grove Hill Excel Choctaw County Citronelle Pascagoula Brewton Bulldogs Ray Minette Wright

STATE ADVERTISERS TO MEET NOV 7 IN MONTGOMERY

Advertising Alabama Abroad from the first congressional district invites all advisory board members to a statewide Montgomery session on November 7. District reps listed include Captain Leon Schwarz James Grenade Dr James Bedsole Oscar L Gray Judge M Fountain and B F Elmore.

Advertising Alabama Abroad Organization First Montgomery Wallace Parham, Jr First District Leon Schwarz Mobile James Grenade Washington James Bedsole Clarke Oscar L. Gray Choctaw M. McFountain Monroe B. F. Elmore Marengo County

Turpie and Gaut Await Final Golf Championship

In Laurel Mississippi on October 31 the Wo men's Invitation Golf Tournament final flight set for today between Miss Marion Turpie of New Orleans and Mrs. Dave Gaut of Memphis. A drizzle delayed play and a soggy course threatened postponement while crowds gathered for the expected close match.

Laurel Miss A.P Marion Turpie New Orleans Dave Gaut Memphis Tenn Gaut Susan Armstrong Jackson Miss Turpie Gant Carl Leibold Birmingham

Fate of Grange in Illinois Football Downturn

The article notes Red Grange's struggles as Illinois captain with three defeats in four starts. It argues his success hinges on a strong line and interference, blaming weak line play for diminished performances despite Grange's retained talent and a kickoff touchdown versus Iowa.

Grange Illinois Iowa

Two Big Ten Stars Struggle to Match Red Grange Fame

Ohio State’s Elmer Marek and Iowa’s Nick Kutsch rise as second generation stars while attempting to live up to Red Grange’s legend. Both are strong players on losing squads, yet Grange’s unique impact remains unmatched, according to Iowa coach Ingwersen.

Grange Illinois Zupp Ingwersen Iowa Bob Zuppke Kutsch Marek Red’ Grange

Second Guessers One Year Ago Harris at Washington

One year ago at this time Manager Harris of Washington faced questions about lineup strategy and public expectations as the team navigated a challenging stretch.

Harris Washington

Notre Dame to Meet Georgia Tech in Atlanta Showdown

Notre Dame travels to Atlanta to face Georgia Tech in a nationally watched clash. Tech hopes to rebound from Alabama’s win as injuries threaten Captain Wycoff and lineman Six Carpenter, while Notre Dame seeks another strong showing after beating Minnesota.

Atlanta Notre Dame Golden Tornado Georgia Tech Southland Alabama Tech Rockne Tornado Four Horsemen Minnesota Minneapolis Dug Wycoff Wycoff Dick Wright Carpenter

Harris Faces Sour Loss After Pennant Triumph

Heralded as a genius in his first year he won an American League pennant and beat John McGraw in the World Series. A year later Harris earned another pennant but saw the world series slip from a 3 1 lead as Pittsburgh defeated his club.

John McGraw Giants Harris Pittsburgh

Sentiment Overruled Pitching Choice in Final Game

The article argues Harris let sentiment sway his judgment by letting Walter Johnson start the final game. It suggests Johnson was favored to win a third straight off series, implying Harris believed Johnson was best in the crisis. If the series failed, sentiment would be blamed.

Walter Johnson Johnson Harris Washington Sentime

Furniture sale offers enduring quality and value

An advertisement touts immediate purchasing opportunities for distinctive suites and furniture sets. It promises enduring quality and vast, superb items at value prices, inviting readers to act now.

Adam Glass & Co Diane

Michiganders Defend Goals from Navy Men

Chicago, Oct. 31. The Wolverines expect to stop the Midshipmen despite the Navy line and star backs Friedman and Oosterbaan. College race notes: Purdue, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Northwestern, Indiana, Iowa, and Ohio State all in play with regional foes and major games shaping the title chase.

Chicago A.P Yost Alan Shapley Wolverines Bennys Friedman Oosterbaan Purdue Minnesota Wisconsin Northwestern Indiana Iowa Ohio State Wabash Wooster Red” Grange Illini Pennsylvania Philadelphia Knute Rockne Georgia Tech Atlanta

Roanoke College upperclassmen placed on probation

Forty five students from Roanoke College’s three upper classes were put on probation by the student council with the dean’s approval after paddling new students in the rat parade held two weeks earlier.

Salem A.P Roanoke College

Alabama Crimson Tide Aerial Game Dominates Opponents

Ridolphi kicked a late goal after a series of passes put the ball on Lanier’s one yard line. Barton had one scoring chance from a drive ending at the twenty, blocked by incompletion. Boddy, Fowler, Haas and Sharp excel in the pass attack. Two blocked punts yielded four points, with Alabama’s line stellar in pass defense.

Ridolphi Barton Lanier Boddy Fowler Haas Sharp Alabama Little Crimsons

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