Alfred University - Kanakadea Yearbook (Alfred, NY)

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-...W ,gciyggl v - ' f.xn,fml-gina ----- ---- - qv egg, z, Athlrtirz in the pant ttllnntinuvhj Sports were always seriously handicapped at home until the laying out of the present athletic field in 1900. In the same year, track events made their appearance, but for several years, they usually took place upon the campus proper, rather than upon the new field. This sport received an impetus in 1908 due to the inauguration of interclass meets. In spite of its early start in track events, it was not until 1921 that Alfred engaged, for the first time, in an intercollegiate track meet. Cross Country followed track as a collegiate sport in 1922 and at once became one of the most successful. Basketball arrived in 1903 and has held its own ever since, although limited playing space has always handicapped our men in meeting outside teams. Our infant ibut not infantilel sport, wrestling, introduced as a collegiate sport in 1925, bids fair to justify the hopes of its sponsors. Ulfaterial obtained through the courtesy of Professor C. R. Clawsonj t..i.? Alfred's First Wrestling Team-1925 424ff:,'grnc11ixxutii1cEf2Q 127i

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2iQ UnUEHfHK f C A' 525 Athlrtra mhnm Alfrrh will illlliaa Duane H. Anderson-Football For the past four seasons, Curley has played guard on Alfred's football team. Whether defeated or winning, he has always gone into the mixup with a grim and fighting determination. In the Colgate games of the last two seasons, he opened holes in the opposing line large enough for the whole backiield to drive through. A clean sportsman, a good student and a friend is Alfred's tribute to Curley . Orray T. Frazer-Football Cherub , the budding Ceramic Engineer, has proven his prowess by holding the center post on the football squad for the past four seasons. Always playing a strong and steady game he was sure to be found at the bottom of every pileup. His rotund figure and smiling face will leave a gap in the Alfred ranks when the Fall of 1925 rolls around. Donald M. Gardner-Football: Basketball: Track Don has been a notable man in Alfred athletics for the past four years. He has played football every year and led the team in his junior year. Playing Varsity basketball in his first two years, he won the captainship in his sophomore year. Weight events claimed his attention on the 1922 track team. Don is a man whom the entire University is surely going to remember. oQ1nrn1xxu t e 1281