The P.M.C. News, Vol. 9, Issue 3 (Microfilm)
March, 1926
Photograph: "Instruction Camp Days Will Soon be Here Again"
Photograph: "Hooking the Ball at a Difficult Angle" (polo)
Photograph: "A Cozy Corner in Cadet Quarters" (dormitory room photo)
Photograph: "Changing Mounts."
"Grad Gets Important Engineering Post in California"
Doyle Campbell, class of 1916, has been appointed Assistant Engineer in the Southern Pacific Railway System, California. He has previously worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad. His father, John L. Campbell, received an honorary Master of Civil Engineering at PMC in 1916. John L. Campbell as works on the Southern Pacific Railway System.
"P.M.C. vs. Philmont"
The PMC polo team defeated the Philmont riders by the score 16-5 on February 13, 1926 during the Indoor Polo Championship of Philadelphia. Team: Elmer Putt. The team is preparing for the annual intercollegiate indoor tournament in New York in March, sponsored by the United States Polo Association. The intercollegiate outdoor tournament will be held in June.
"Engineers Visit Library"
The Junior Engineers and Professor Boase visited the new library under construction on the Parkway in Philadelphia on February 10, 1926.
"Congratulations, Boswell!"
William D. Bosell, 2nd, class of 1922, has been elected Secretary of the Aird-Don Company of Troy, NY.
"Joseph H. Hinkson, Esq."
Joseph H. Hinkson, Esq., a leading lawyer and banker of the city of Chester, died on February 14, 1926 in Ridley Park, PA. Hinkson was a member of the Military College Company, the business organization of the institution. Hinkson's father, Honorable John B. Hinkson, was elected a Board of Trustees member in 1874 and acted as its secretary from 1877-1900.
The baseball season is fast approaching. Coach Si Pauxtis has many prospects, including: Magner, Allen, Elliot, Buono, Craig.
"Day of Prayer"
The Annual Day of Prayer for Schools and Colleges was observed January 28, 1926. Rev. Russell Paynter of Collingswood, NJ Presbyterian Church was the principal speaker. Rev. Dr. Gladstone Holm, Methodist chaplain of PMC, conducted the singing, and morning and afternoon exercises. This annual tradition at PMC began in 1867. Cadet participation is voluntary.
"College Five Defeats Drexel in Swift Surprise Attack"
The PMC basketball team defeated Drexel Institute by the score 34-26 on January 23, 1926. Team: Coach Lon Jourdet, Buono, Kreig, Elliot, Magner, Hummer.
"College Five Swamps Lebanon Valley Under 41-25 Defeat"
The PMC basketball team defeated Lebanon Valley by the score 41-25 on January 29, 1926. Team: Buono, Kreig.
"P.M.C. 'Red' Team Defeats Wenonah"
The second PMC polo team defeated the Wenonah Military Academy by a score 11-5 on February 12, 1926. Team: Shirley, Whitehurst, Wilson.
"Sophomore Hop"
The Class of 1928 held a hop on February 5, 1926. Patronesses: Miss Mabel Lee Hyatt, Mrs. Frank G. Sweeney, Mrs. William G. Randale, Mrs. Jesse Gibney. Student committee: J. Russell Sackett; Charles L. Gibb; Harry A. Bauer; Herbert E. Hardican; Paul M. Blake.
"P.M.C. Poloists Easily Bury Norwich Riders Under Heavy Score"
The PMC polo team defeated Norwich Univeristy by the score 19-6 on February 6, 1926. Team: Putt Alvin Burt, Whitehurst, Jones.
"College Poloists Defeated By Noted Brooklyn Riders After Spirited Battle in Philadelphia Armory"
The PMC polo team lost to the Brooklyn Class A team by the score 13-8 on January 23, 1926. Team: Burt, Jones, Putt.
The PMC second polo team lost to Eureka Riding Academy by the score 8-5. Team: Wilson, Bower, Whitehurst.
"P.M.C. Bows to Albright Basketeers"
The PMC basketball team lost to Albright College by the score 38-36 on February 6, 1926. Team: Kreig, Buono, Elliot, Hummer, Magner.
"Junior Economists Explore Archives of Commercial Museums"
The Junior Economists and Professor Beach visited the Commercial Museums in Philadelphia on February 10, 1926.
"Cadet Poloists Defeat Crack New York Team"
The PMC polo team defeated Squadron A of New York by the score 6 to 2-1/2 on Janaury 30, 1926. Team: Burt, Putt, Jones.
"College Five Wins Over Dickinson in Sensational Game"
The PMC basketball team defeated Dickinson College by the score 26-24 on February 13, 1926. Team: Buono, Allen, Elliot, Magner, Hummer.
"Technical Essays"
The Class of 1927 presented technical essays on February 12, 1926. Professor Karl E. Agan helped in the preparation. Participants: Robert H. Pohl; E. Sargent Hoopes, Jr.; George B. Shaw, Jr.; Joseph W. Shirley, Jr.; Joseph P. McCaffery; James T. Whitehurts, Jr.; Ridgley B. Bond, Jr.; H. Leslie Kalbach.
"College Poloists Win Over Philmont Trio"
The PMC polo team defeated the Philmont Country Club by the score 13-8 on February 10, 1926. Team: Burt, Jones.
The PMC second polo team defeated Philmont's second team by the score 5-2 on the same day. Team: Shirley, Whitehurst, Wilson.
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