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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1923

Page

7

PGE ANNUAL HONOR TEAMS OF GRID

All American Selections list first second and third teams with players from Syracuse Wisconsin Harvard Michigan Yale Notre Dame Cornell Illinois Penn State Army Minnesota Stanford Maryland and others. Hubbard Pfann Grange Mallory among top picks. author notes hearsay evidence and consensus among coaches critics and fans.

Davis J. Walsh New York MacRae Syracuse Wisconsin Hubbard Harvard Blott Michigan McMillan Tlinots Milstead Yale Wakefield Vanderbilt Pfain Cornell Yalfback Grange Illinois Yialfback Miller Notre Dame Mallory Laman Beam California Welch Colgate Garbisch Army Bedenk Penn State Waldorf Eklund Minnesota Richeson Noble Nebraska Wilson Layden Horrell Gauld Farwick Blair Henderson Uteritz Stevens Reese J. Thomas Chicago Harvard Pfann Miller Notre Dame Pfann

Harvard’s Percy Haughton Faces First-Year Test at Columbia

The so called wonders coach at Harvard, Percy Haughton, is under scrutiny as he begins his first year at Columbia. Critics note that coaches need time to implement systems, and next year will reveal the lasting impact of his methods on the Crimson’s successor program.

Percy Haughton Harvard Crimson Columbia Jon Haughton

Stagg Under Fire Over Chicago Football Struggles

The University of Chicago faces renewed calls to replace football coach Stagg as the program fails to win a Big Ten title. Critics say age and results lag, and his recent critique of pro football by former college stars drew further criticism from newspapers.

Stagg University of Chicago

Ohio State Star Barred From Six Mile Marathon

Central Y M C A officials say Russell Payne cannot compete in the annual six mile marathon until he publicly apologizes for a winter article in which he claims Y officials mistreated him by not inviting him to the two mile open run.

Cincinnati, CO Central Y. M. C. A Russell Payne Ohio State

Breaks in Football Decide Games in Season Foes

The article notes that evenly matched football teams often see the outcome decided by breaks such as fumbles poor kicks or bad judgments. It asserts this pattern has appeared this fall as games reach stalemates and near ties.

Michigan Center Jack Blott Among Greats In School History

The piece lauds Jack Blott as one of Michigan's greatest centers, noting he succeeded Ernie Vick and faced a tougher job at center. It cites past stars Schulz Gorg, Greg ory, Jimmy Raynsford, and Ernie Vick in the same era.

Jack Blott Mich Michigan Germany Schulz Dad” Gregory Jimmy Raynsford Ernie Vick Blott

Michigan’s Uteritz injury opens door for Rockwell debut

Substitute quarterback Ferdinand Rockwell shines as he enters for Michigan in the Marines game after Irwin Uteritz breaks his ankle. Rockwell’s 26 yard touchdown and a late Wisconsin comeback win 6 3 keep Michigan in Big Ten title contention amid questions on quarterback stability.

Billy Evans Michigan Ohio State Yost Irwin Uteritz Uteritz Quantico Naval Station Uterus Rockwell Ferdinand Ted) Rockwell Blott Marines Wisconsin Wolverine Madison Belew Taft Hero Minnesota Towa

Substitute Rockwell Sparks Michigan Comeback in Minnesota Victory

A sophomore substitute fullback named Rockwell scored a dramatic touchdown on a lean fingertip grab and zigzag run after a 10 yard pass from Vick. His fourth quarter heroics helped Michigan clinch a Big Ten title tie chance with Illinois, amid praise for his breaking field running.

Michigan BIG Ten Wisconsin Rockwell Minnesota Vick Cen Illinois Dick Merriwell

Upsets Highlight Season as Top Teams Fall

Football fans face unpredictable results as Notre Dame and Syracuse fail to dominate with upsets cited. The essay notes experts misjudging winners each Saturday and lists scores like Penn State 21 Navy 3 and Navy 9 Colgate 0 as examples of the uncertain gridiron race.

Notre Dame Syracuse Penn State Navy Colgate

Big Upsets Shape 1928 Grid Season

The season featured Syracuse routing Penn State 10 0 and Colgate upsetting Syracuse 16 7. Notre Dame beat Butler 34 7 but lost 14 7 to Nebraska. Washington and Jefferson beat Carnegie Tech 9 7, Carnegie Tech toppled Pitt 13 6, and Yale overwhelmed North Carolina 53 9. California beat Nevada 13 7 after Southern California crushed Nevada 80 0. Thanksgiving surprises included Cornell not beating Penn 14 7 and Pitt s big Penn State win. fans mull the odd reversals that mark 1928 football.

Syracuse Penn State Colgate Notre Dame Butler Illinois Ilinda Nebraska Washington Jefferson Carnegie Tech Pittsburg Glenn Warner Yale North Carolina Maryland Nevada California University of Southern California Southern California Cornell i Pennsylvania Washington and Jefferson West Virginia

Peckinpaugh Draws Umpire Battle In Witty Exchange

Washington shortstop Roger Peckinpaugh clashed with Umpire Dick Nallin at Yankee Stadium over a third strike call on Waite Hoyt. Peckinpaugh pressed his case with humor, prompting Nallin to respond in kind as the clock and flag swung above the field.

Roger .Peckinpaugh Washington Nationals Roger Dick Nallin Washington Yankee Stadium Nallin Waite Hoyt Yankees Washington Boys Peckinpaugh Hoyt Peck Wallin Naijia Peel

Old Sports Snippets From A Bygone Era Headlines

A patchwork of sports quips and urban gossip notes from a historic paper. Bits touch on boxing gloves found in surgery by Bill Brennan, Dempsey plans retirement after three more foes, Yale Harvard taunts, college rituals, Rickard on public taste, squash chatter, Ainsmith bonuses, a New York cheerleader injury, Boston Braves roster count, golf rabbit jokes, Ku Klux Klan baseball league plans, and a Yale tied eastern title.

Incident closes as Tilden threat fades in Davis Cup

New York December 6 The Davis Cup committee member Harold H Hackett said the incident is closed after William T Tilden 11 threatened to retire from Davis cup play. The threat followed Hackett's criticism of Tildens doubles in the last summer.

New York Harold H. Hacket William T. Tilden Hackett Tilden Star Chamber Ite

New Coach Takes Helm of Columbia Rowing

Fred Miller succeeds Jim Rice as coach of Columbia rowing after Rice retires after 17 years. Miller assisted Rice in 1922 and 1923 and previously led the freshman crew.

Columbia Fred Miller Jim Rice Miller Rice

Last Night's Fights Across Several Cities

Ad Stone of Philadelphia defeated Mike Burke of New York in a 12 round decision in New York. Jim Goodrich of Buffalo beat Sammy Vogel of New York in 12 rounds. In Albany Jack Palmer of Philadelphia won a judges decision over Rocky Smith of New York in 12 rounds. Abe Friedman of Boston defeated Tommy Nee of Boston in 10 rounds. Sid Barberian of Detroit defeated Johnny Dundee in Detroit in 10 rounds. Reey Broy of Tauncester and Jack West of Atlantic City drew in Philadelphia in 10 rounds.

New York Ad Stone Philadelphia Mike Burke Jimmy Goodrich Buffalo Sammy Vogel Albany Jack Palmer Reey Broy Tancester Jack West Atlantic City

Roush May Go To New York In Reds Giants Swap

Reports say a Giants Reds deal is possible with Roush returning to New York. John Orr, a Cincinnati stakeholder, says the Reds would trade Roush if they receive Bill Southworth and George Keily in return.

Roush New York Dec Giants Cincinnati Reds Bédie Roush Elder John Orr Cincinnati Reds Roowah Bill Southworth George Keily

Starn Named Wooster Captain for 1934 Football Team

Donald Starn, Wooster junior, was elected captain of the 1934 Wooster football eleven. He plays fullback in football, center in basketball, and pitcher in baseball, and is a Wooster High product.

Wooster Woortrer, O Donald Starn Wooster Starn Wooster High

Muddy Ruel Emerges as American League Beer Catcher

Mud dy Ruel, shuffled from St. Louis to New York to Boston to Washington, earns recognition as a premier beer catcher in the American League, hailed by new authorities over veteran Connie Mack for his steady play and years of toil.

Muddy Ruel Louis New York Bester Washington Neo Leas Connie Mack

Ohio University Basketball Squad Cuts Highlight 1934 Plans

Coach Grever trims the Ohkte University varsity to 13 players amid study concerns. Remaining are Herron Ohaffer Bonner Brinning Beckwith Littler Battin Woodruff Wright King Deedrick Clark. Freshmen scrimmage ongoing under Coach Peden as 66 freshmen try out. Academic and schedule talks frame next week’s planning with Ohio Conference coaches in Columbus.

Ohkte University Grever Thema Herron Ohaffer Bonner Brinning Beckwith Littler Battin Woodruff Wright King Deedrick Clark Peden Ohio University Bird Grover Columbus Ohio Conference Oberlin Ohio Wesleyan Penison St. Xavier Kenyon Athens Cincinnati Ohio Western Reserve Cleveland Marietta Grande

Local Bank Pays Out $206000 in Christmas City Funds

In Newark the local bank distributed 206000 dollars in Christmas city funds to members yesterday. The event highlights charitable giving by the bank and support for residents during the festive season.

Newark Banké Christmas City

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PGE Eddie SMAT Abadaba eEpore Mercury Tas Guy Ter. Rockwell Tod Rockwell Bill Brennan Dempsey Rickard Ainsmith St. Louis Boston Braves Ku Klusers Uae Efast George
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