The P.M.C. News, November 1920
"November 6 Will Go Down in Gridiron History at P.M.C."
On November 6, 1920, P.M.C.'s football team defeated Ursinus College 9-0. Team: Campuzano, Henry, Maguire, Malinowski, D'Aloia, Mueller, Rosa, Lawshe.
"Hallowe'en Cuts High Capers at P.M.C. Celebration"
The Second Class led the celebration with class president William G. Henry. Cadet Kane led the cadets from a picture expedition to the mess hall. Cadets Simonds and Buxton gave a jazz rendering.Llewellyn and Swoboda sang. "Knockout" Graham and "Battling Durant" boxed. Cadet Magowan gave a specialty dance.
"P.M.C. Graduate Likely to Become Secretary of President-Elect Harding"
George B. Christian Jr., class of 1896, may become the secretary to Harding.
Photograph of George B. Christian, Jr.: "Mentioned as Secretary to the President after March 4."
"Third Team Plays Haverford Prep."
Haverford Prep. defeated P.M.C.'s third team in a football game on November 10, 1920 by 6-0.
"Some Good Work at the Range"
The First and Second classes performed shooting at the State Rifle Range at Essington, PA on August 26, 1920. Cadet Captain George Ashcroft Lyons had the highest score; Cadet Lieutenant Nathan S. Trump was second. Myrle Russell Peck also participated.
"And Now Basket Ball"
This year's basketball team is comprised of Pool, Crow, Sacks, Riley, Rosenbloom, Dale, Trump, Salen, and others." Swimming, boxing, and gym work also look promising for the winter.
"Second Team Defeats Peddie"
The Second Team defeated Peddie in football 13-7 on November 3, 1920. Claus, Trump, Rosenbloom, and Zink are mentioned.
"Maguire is Out"
In the football game against Peddie on November 3, 1920, Maguire broke his collarbone. It has ended his season. Dale will fill in for him.
"P.M.C. Wins from Villanova College"
P.M.C.'s football team defeated Villanova College 13-6 on October 9, 1920. Team: Henry, Bryant, Mueller, Perry, Maguire, Fried, Lawshe, Claus, Pool, Lyster, Campuzano.
Photographs dispersed throughout this edition of the newspaper:
Photograph of "Fried, A Savage at Tackle"
Photograph of "Crow, One of the Stars of P.M.C.'s Varsity"
Photograph of "Mueller, A Crack Guard"
Photograph of "Bryant, An Able Gridiron Warrior"
Photograph of "Mehrer, P.M.C. Scrub Who Saved Cadets From Defeat in F. and M. Game by Catching Forward Pass Tossed for 35 Yards by Pool."
Photograph of "Perry, A Wizard at Centre"
"Cadets Get Thrills Listening to Lecture by Noted Strategist"
Lieutenant Colonel Arthur De Bles, former British Administrtor to Cologne, addressed the College on October 11, 1920. He spoke of World War strategy.
"Doing of Grads."
Updates on the class of 1920: Samuel Jackson, Frank Steinhart, Jr., Edward W. Backes.
"Sergeant De Swan"
First Sergeant John F. De Swann has arrived at P.M.C. to assist Colonel Bowman as sergeant of cavalry and artillery.
"Armistice Day"
The cadets marched in Chester's Armistice Day parade, led by First Sergeant DeSwan. Kendle's Military Band led the parade. Colonel Hyatt, Lieutenant Colonel Bowman, Captain Brautigan, Lieutenant Church, and Sergeant Fleming also marched in the parade.
"Pauxtis Talks About Mehrer's Achievement"
Mehrer caught an impressive pass in the Franklin and Marshall game. Coach Si Pauxtis praised the effort.
Photograph of "Mehrer, P.M.C. Scrub Who Saved Cadets From Defeat in F. and M. Game by Catching Forward Pass Tossed for 35 Yards by Pool."
"P.M.C. Loses to Susquehanna"
Susquehanna University defeated the P.M.C. football team 35-0 on October 20, 1920. Team: Trump, Bryant, Mueller, Perry, Maguire, Fried, Lawshe, Claus, Pool, Crow, Campuzano.
"Grads., Attention!"
Petition for previous graduates to send in information regarding the athletic history of P.M.C.
"P.M.C. Loses to St. John's"
St. John's College of Annapolis defeated the P.M.C. football team 10-7 on October 24, 1920. Team: Mehrer, Mueller, Maguire, Perry, Wyman, Bryant, Fried, Claus, Pool, Crow, Campuzano.
"Yale Man Visits P.M.C."
Professor Charles Sherman Farnham of Yale Scientific School visited Professor Bird. Farnham inspected and praised P.M.C.
"Splendid Record of Henry"
Henry, the P.M.C. varsity football left end, was injured in the Franklin and Marshall game and will be out for the rest of the season.
"Election Day at P.M.C."
The County Commissioners provided registration papers to P.M.C. A cadet debate on the current administration was held before the polls open. Winning debaters: Cadets Arthur L. Ross, George O'Hanlon, Lawrence Barbour. Losing debaters: Cadets Edward A. Mueller, Albert L. Mehrer, Jr., Karl E. Wettengel. Judges: Professors McLure and Agan, and Mr. Wallace.
"Who Siad Jazz? Ask the P.M.C. Orchestra"
A new P.M.C. jazz orchestra has formed and will perform on Wednesday and Saturday evenings. Orchestra members: Lieutenant Church, Bryant, Barry, Phil Buxton, Sergeant Valdez.
"Distinguished Marksman Comes to P.M.C."
First Sergeant August Warnecke of U.S. Army will be the new property man and assist at the rifle range.
"Joy is the Keynote at Annual Rookies' Dance"
Miss Mabel Hyatt supervised the October 15, 1920 dance at P.M.C. The rookies' dances acquaint new cadets with the young ladies of Chester. Miss Hyatt, Mrs. Frank Hyatt, and Mrs. Elbert Hyatt received. Committee: Cadets Sacks, Salen, Backes.
"Cadets Inspect Water Plant"
First and Second engineering class students went to the Springfield pumping station and water plant on October 27, 1920 with Professor Church. Mr. Chaney manages the station.
"D'Aloia Out for the Season"
In the football game with Susquehanna University, D'Aloia broke his leg.
Other photographs in this edition:
Roman Riding of P.M.C. Cavalry Squad
A P.M.C. Horse Thrill
A Little Bayonet Chatter
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