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Holden says this sarcastically to mock Ackley, as he actually dislikes him. By calling him a prince, gentleman, and scholar, he is highlighting the stark contrast between Ackley's behavior and these respected titles. It emphasizes Holden's disdain and frustration with Ackley's annoying personality.
Soccer
To call people.
Calling someone by their last name only can be a sign of familiarity or closeness among friends or classmates. In the case of Ackley, it could be a way for his peers to address him informally or as a form of nickname.
People in Mexico call it football
"American football" is what football is called in England. This is because the names "associated football" and "football" are already used for soccer.
A football......... Or some people call it a pig skin.
They can, but most people will initially think they are talking about American Football when they do.
Which Version? The US call American football-football and association football-soccer.In the UK we call association football-football,Rugby football-Rugby and American football a girl's game because of all the padding they wear!
What some people might call soccer, is called Football in England.
Football like most of the world.
That is what the ball was made of, leather from pigs.