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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1922

Page

9

Middletown Dominates Athens High in 50–0 Win

Middletown's football team overwhelmed Athens at Ohio field scoring seven touchdowns, five extra points, and a field goal. Middletown never punted and earned 17 first downs to Athens's four, with key plays from Beaty, Bell, and Wenzel as the visitors rolled to victory.

Athens Ohio Field Middletown High Eleven Middletown Geal Davis Wenzel Middleton Beatty Bell Wenzel Place

Princeton Star Gray Dominates Tiger Football Era

Howard K. Gray of Omaha is hailed as Princeton’s most popular student and the Tigers’ star end. He starred on offense and defense, recovering a fumble for a 40 yard TD against Chicago, and sparked Princeton’s win over Harvard. He also led student government and several Princeton organizations.

Billy Evans Princeton N. J Harvard Yale Mr. Volstead Gray Princeton University Howard K. Gray Omaha Neb Chicago Tigers Varsity Club Ivy Club Student Council Philadelphia Society

Thanksgiving grid scores from colleges across the nation

The sheet lists numerous Thanksgiving football results including Ohio University 3 over Marietta 0 and Penn State 0 at Pittsburgh 14. It features scores for multiple colleges and ends with a profile on Howard K Gray son of Union Pacific president Carl Gray, noting his Gilman School athletics and Princeton football star status.

Omasla Nob Carl Gray Union Pacific Railroad Howard Princeton Jray St Paul Minn Portland Ore Gilman Baltimore

Thanksgiving Bouts in Brooklyn and Buffalo Reported

In Brooklyn Mike O'Dowd of St. Paul won a decision over Dave Rosenberg of Brooklyn on a foul in the eighth round. In Buffalo Pete Martley of New York lost to Rocky Kansas of Buffalo in ten rounds, while Harry Cocke, western champion, defeated Itarry K. O. Mueller of Chicago in the third round.

Brooklyn Mike O'Dowd St. Paul Dave Rosenberg Buffalo Pete Martley New York Rocky Kansas Harry Cocke Itarry K. O. Mueller Chicago

Passing Game Used By Yost In Modern Football Claim

Critics of Fielding Yost at the University of Michigan say his teams lack a modern aerial attack. In six games Michigan attempted 84 forward passes and completed 42, a 50 percent rate, signaling improvement for a team once considered weak at passing.

Yost University of Michigan Michigan

Muller to Play at Columbus Charity Game

California star Brick Muller to appear in a charity football game at Columbus Ohio on December 2. The event features former All American players from several states and draws midwest football fans.

Muller Columbus Berkley Cal Middle West Brick Muller University of California Columbua

Cornell, Princeton Lead Eastern Football Claim for 1922

New York observers crown Cornell and Princeton as the top eastern teams after Cornell’s 20-0 win over Pennsylvania. Army and West Virginia also finished undefeated. debates arise over head standings, with tie games cited against Washington & Lee and Yale.

Fy Davis J. Walsh New York Cornall Pennsylvania Princeton Cornell Tetlow Eddie Tetlow Penkaylvania Hite Army West Virginia Bretribate Virginia Washington & Lee Yale

Ohio U Wins Narrowly Over Marietta In Season Finale

Ohio University defeated Marietta College 3 to 0 in Marietta in the season finale. Wise kicked a 25 yard field goal in the second quarter and his passing kept the offense moving while Marietta’s defense held but offered little counterattack. Ward of Marietta attempted a dramatic 80 yard drop kick in the final period. The game drew the largest crowd in three years for a college matchup in the city.

Athens Davis Shafer Middletown Wise Ohio Noth Ole Marietta Eatra Tve Ward

Praise and publicity ruin Nebraska Princeton, Yale, Harvard match

A historical note warns that heavy publicity can cripple a team and its players. It recalls Nebraska's rise as a superteam after claiming bold victories over Princeton Yale and Harvard, followed by a loss to Syracuse and coach Pawson defending the publicity idea.

Nebraska Syracuse Steve O'Neil Princeton Yale Harvard Pawson

Cornell Dominates Schedule Despite Some Sluggish Games

The Ithacans won all games on their slate including easier opponents. Critics flag Cornell's approach the Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania games drew criticism for lackluster play and margins that hid the true difference between teams.

Ithacans Cornell Pennsylvania Princeton Elean

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