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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1929

Page

7

Zuppke to Visit Athens as Illini Legend Arrives

The famed Illinois coach Bob Zuppke will be guest of Coach Don Peden and the Athens Lodge of Elks in Athens on Monday December 16. The article recalls Zuppke’s long era at Illinois, his football legacy, and his broader interests in painting philosophy and psychology, noting his influence on coaching and the sport nationwide.

Don Peden Order of Elks Obert C Bob” Zuppke Fighting Illini Athens Don C. Peden Ohio Bobcat Athens Lodge of Elks Universe of Illinois Bob Zuppkes Zuppke Bob Zuppke

Hoosier State Glorified In Midwest Sports Harvest

Indiana University holds one Big Ten title so far this season with cross country and Purdue leads in football as Notre Dame pushes through a tough schedule with no defeats. The 1929 fall has seen strong Hoosier sports results across disciplines in Indiana.

Indianapolis Ind Indiana Indiana University Purdue Notre Dame

Nelsonville High opens basketball practice with 23 recruits

Nelsonville High School basketball opens with 23 candidates practicing under coach Marshall. Returning lettermen include Hartley and Jewett, with Hilleary Hickman and Howe from the second team. The Greyhounds host Pomeroy High on December 13 to begin the season. rest of schedule pending.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High Schoo Marshall Oscar Hartley Gene Jewett Fort Dwight Kuhn Charlest Deszo Floyd Barrows Clifford Scott Hartley Jewett Hilleary Hickman Howe Greyhounds Pomeroy High

State-Ohio U. Cage Game To Be Played Under New System

Columbus December 4 The forthcoming basketball season may see the end of the center jump as Ohio State prepares to meet Ollie University of Athens December 14 under the new rule. The change, proposed at a Chicago conference, shifts ball out of bounds beneath the basket after a team scores. Ohio State coach Harold G Olsen expects a stronger squad this year as practice continues with the new rule in force.

Zuppke Nevi Alough University Wisconsi Wiscensin Madison Cragie New York Epven Nchol Muskegon Michigan Oak Park High School Oak Park Wenatchee High School Washington Portland Oregon St. John’s Massachusetts Tilini Minnesota Ohio State Illinois Tlini Columbus Buckeyes Chick Harley Wolverines Flint Memorial Stadium Iinois Grange Uilini Ohio Ollie Chicago Harold G. Olsen

Intimate Glimpses of Sporting World's Notable Figures

The piece profiles Gus Sonnenberg described as a world heavyweight wrestling champ and rival Richard Shikat, noting Sonnenberg's tactics and past matches with Lewis. It also highlights Keene Patrick Fitzpatrick, longtime coach at Princeton, his connections to Stagg and Yale, and memories of early football games and coaching legends.

Dyanamite Gus Billy Goat Cus Gus Sonnenberg Tig Richard Shikat Odd Atate Dynamite Gun Hilly Goat Ed Strangler Lewis Sonnenberg Withner Chis Dartmouth Lewis Shikat Keene Patrick Trainis Rinceton Univerity Milapatrick Amassionato Stagg Vaile Sou Stagg University

State squad feted at Columbus appreciation dinner

An appreciation dinner will be tendered members of Ohio State University's football squad at Ohio Union on the campus tonight. Head Coach Kam Withaman will speak and Prof. Clyde T. Morris will preside as toastmaster. Ernie Godfrey yearling coach and George Hauser the coach are also expected to speak briefly.

Columbus Ohio State University Ohio Union Kam Withaman Clyde T. Morris Ernie Godfrey Yvearling George Hauser

Seattle Fan Loyally Supports Washington Football

Roy Savies of Seattle is a staunch supporter of the University of Washington football teams. He has missed only two home games in the last 15 years.

Roy Savies Seattle University At Washington

Kingston Game Sparks Three-Run Burst After One-Hit Pause

In Kingston New York last season a team held to one hit through five innings broke loose with three straight home runs off five consecutive pitches. The dramatic swing showcased a powerful turnaround as the offense erupted late in the game.

Kingston N. Y

Glassgow Makes Fine Record on Hawkeye Grid

Glassgow, Hawkeye captain in 1959, set a standout season average of 4.2 yards per carry despite wearing a protective mask after a cheekbone injury. He operated as a powerful back for Iowa, retaking yards and earning recognition for his three-year contribution to the team.

Glassgow Hawkeye Towa City Willis Glassrow Towa Long Cglaineth US

Fighters Who Play Do Win Sometimes

NEA writer Wic M Braucitz profiles heavyweight contender Danny Dunn. The piece notes Dunn’s repeated title challenges, recent knockout of Jimmy Maloney, and questions about Johnny Risko’s training and form as they vie for a championship.

Ikiditur Nate Wic. M. Braucitz NEA Ohn Risko Danny Dunn Fetlah Cleveland Tadae Ike Risko Dunn Johnny Jimmy Maloney John

Change Camps Shift for Major League Teams

Among the major league clubs changing training camps next spring are the Detroit Tigers the St. Louis Cardinals the Boston Red Sox and the Washington Senators.

Detroit Tigers St. Louis Cardinals Broston Med Sox Washing

McKinley Cage Team Lacks Experience for 1929-30 Season

Athens High School faces a thin nucleus with only three lettermen Hughes Coury and Burroughs. Injuries linger for two key players and a first practice this week gathers ten hopefuls. McKinley plans early cuts to prepare for a two week opener against Westerville with nine games already on the slate and more possible.

McKinley Hughes Coury Burroughs Athens Pete McKinley Westerville

Attendance trends at Mackmen Bayou during 1929 season

The Philadelphia Athlete notes an average daily crowd of about 14 000 at Mackmen Bayou batons events in the 1929 season and mentions Sunday baseball was not held.

Philadelphia Mackmen Bayou

University of Hitota awards 13 soccer letters

Thirteen members of the University of Hitota soccer team have been awarded varsity letters by the University Athletic Council.

Urbana Dee University of Hitota University Athletic Counc

Banquet for Yellow Jackets Is Success

The banquet at S. hall Mooday ntah for the Yellow Jackets was a success. The riders were delighted to hear the names, weights, and positions of the team, along with games played and favorable results that led the Yellow Jackets to the conference championship. Middleport lauds its football squad of Long Road.

Portland dentist and golf finalist invites Hobby Jones on fishing trip

Dr. OP. Willing of Portland Oregon a noted dentist and golf star who reached the finals of the National Amateur last summer invites Hobby Jones to join him on a fishing outing next year.

OP. Willing Portland Ore Hobby Jones

Ohio's Largest Building and Loan Association Ad

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Buckeye Columbus Ohio Building and Loan Association

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