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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1929

Page

7

Publicity Criticisms of Football From Top Coaches

Ten leading coaches surveyed by United Press at the American Football Coaches Association meeting cite few evils in football. They note publicity for successful teams can go to players and coaches, public holidays and gambling, and overemphasis of scandals by papers. Some defend football as a life training lab and progress factor.

New York A.R American Football Coaches’ Association United Press Today W.A. Alexander Georgia Teeh Hugo Bezdek Penn State Coaches’ Association Alexander Harry Kipke Michigan Iowa Harry Stuhldreher Notre Dame Four Horsemen Villanova Robert C. Zuppke Illinois

Bishops Set for Training Trip Ahead of Conference Start

Ohio Wesleyan basketball coach Raymond Detrick will lead ten players on a post holiday barnstorming trip through Indiana Michigan and Illinois. The Bishops will play Manchester College Michigan State College Western State Normal Chicago University and Ohio University in a January slate before returning three days before the Buckeye Association opener with Ohio University.

Delaware Raymond Detrick Ohio Wesleyan Indiana Michigan Illinois Ohio Detrick Wesleyan Buckeye Association Ohio University Athens Manchester College North Manchester Ind Bishops Michigan State College East Lansing Western State Normal Kalamazoo Mich Chicago Chicago University Bobcats

Court Scores Journal Roundup of College Games

Georgetown $2, Manhattan 27, Siborgia Tech 37, Stevens Tech of Brooklyn Cathedral 22, Johns 25, Purdue 43, Vanderbilt 22, Butler 38, Nebraska 6, Atlanta YMCA 24, Furman and Oy.

United Press Georgetown Manhattan Siborgia Tech Stevens Tech Brooklyn Cathedral J John’s Purdue Vanderbilt Butler Nebraska Atlanta Y. M. C. A Furman and Oy

Draft on Don Miller for coaching posts across colleges

Don Miller, one of Mr. ockne's quartet of cavalrymen, is reportedly sought for coaching jobs this year. He may head to Fordham if Major Cavanaugh leaves, or to Case at Cleveland, where he currently coaches the backfield at Ohio State.

Don Miller Ockne Fordham Major Cavanaugh Cleveland Miller Ohio

Stretch Murphy Drives Purdue Toward 1929 Title

Purdue's basketball ace Charles Stretch Murphy looms as the key to a potential Big Ten crown after leading the league with 50 baskets and 143 points in 12 games last season. The 6 foot 6 inch star is joined by veterans Glen Harreson and Herman Loota as Purdue aims to extend its football and basketball success from 1929.

Charles “Stretch Murphy Purdue Lafayette Ind Welch Big Ten Primo Carera Glen Harreson Herman Loota

I R Efaw Dies at Bucyrus

Word was received in Athens today by Francis Efaw of the death of his father I R Efaw of Bucyrus at o'clock last night from infirmities of old age. He lived near Guysville before moving to Bucyrus about ten years ago and had been in poor health four years. Burial will be in Bucyrus Thursday afternoon. He leaves a widow and children Mrs Jank Chadwick Peach Ridge Albert Dayton Lawrence William Minnie and Grace all of Bucyrus and two daughters in Pennsylvania. A son Russell of Fort Smith Ark died several months ago.

Athens Francis Efaw Moore Avenue I. R. Efaw Bucyrus Mr. Efaw Guysville Bueyrus Efaw Jank Chadwick Peach Ridge Albert Dayton Lawrence William Minnie Grace Pennsylvania Russell Fort Smith, Ark

Panthers Small Yes But Mighty, Jock Says Before Rose Bowl

On eve of the Rose Bowl Pitt coach Jock Sutherland and Pop Warner, former Pitt coach now at Stanford, praised Pitt as a small but potent team. Weather and travel affected practice as Southern California prepared at Bevard Field and moved to the Rose Bowl for workouts.

Jock Pasadena Calif Pitt Panther University of Pittsburgh University of Southern California Pop Pop Warner Stanford Jock Sutherland Anther Warner Pitt Sutherland California Panthers Southern California Bevard Field Rose Bowl

Brave Leaders Entertains No Great Hopes for 1930

New York report cites manager quotes from Bill McKechnie, Joe McCarthy, Bert Shotton, and John McGraw predicting modest hopes for their clubs. McKechnie expects Boston to stay out of last place with a young squad, while Cubs eye the pennant and Pirates, Giants, and Phillies leaders share cautious optimism.

New York U.P Bill McKeechnie Boston Braves United Press Today Boston McKechnie Wilkinsburg Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Joe McCarthy Cubs Bert Shotton Phillies United Press Grover Cleveland Alexander McCurdy Walter Lerian John McGraw Giants Havana

Bushy Graham Suspended Over Fraught Title Fight

Bushy Graham of Utica New York is suspended by Hatuiton County Boxing Association for allegedly failing to meet Freddie Miller in a scheduled bout. Graham cited an eye injury and returned to Utica, with the association announcing the suspension shortly after. The action is expected to bar him from boxing in other regulated states.

Cincinnate U.R Hatuiton County Boxing Association Bushy Graham Utica N. Y Freddie Miller Tomorow Graham Miller boxing c@asociation

Ohio State Plays Pitt in Non-Conference Clash

Three Big Nine teams resume action in non league play. Notre Dame visits Northwestern as the Ramblers seek a fresh win streak. Ohio State faces Pittsburgh on Pittsburgh soil with Pitt favored. Wisconsin meets Illinois State on the Badgers court.

Chicago U.R Evanston Notre Dame Northwestern Ramblers Purple Ohio State Pittsburgh Panthers Pitt Wisconsin Town State Badger

Boxing buzz at Garden sparks talk of Sharkey bout

In New York December fans debate hype around a potential Sharkey Griffiths bout and a slated Garden show. Reports claim Sharkey remains under contract and invitations for future opponents linger, while critics complain about fabricated matchups and lack of credible challengers.

Pesek Poised for Possible Championship Clash

Reports say heavyweight contenders John Pesek and Mike Shikat may meet for a title, with promoter Ray Fabina offering a 50900 purse winner take all. Pesek signs and posts 10000 forfeits in Philadelphia Chicago and Cincinnati as he prepares to finish against John McMillan in Columbus tomorrow.

John Pesek Perhapa Mike Shikat Philadelphia Pesek John McMillan Ray Fabina Chicago Cincinnati

Home Guards Elect Officers for Year

The Home Guards of Central Avenue Methodist Church elected officers for the year. Betty Gilham was named president with Opal Spencer as vice president, Dorothy Doty secretary, Sarah Spencer treasurer, and Betty McBride news reporter. The vote was overseen by Mrs. I. BP. Day.

Home Guards Central Avenue Methodist Church Betty Gilham Opal Spencer Dorothy Doty Sarah Spencer Betty McBride Mra. I Day

Epidemic of Sore Throats Strikes Bara Boo Area

Madison Wis Dec 1 The state investigates a strange sore throat outbreak in Bara Boo where more than 60 cases have appeared in a month and six people have died.

Madison Wla Baraboo

Census Bureau Sets 119.8 Million Population in nation

Population figures show 119,806,000 people in the continental United States as of December 1. The data indicate 39 percent employed and a rise of 34,299,000 from prior estimates.

New York Bureau of Economia and

Stutz Bankruptcy Filed From Indianapolis Creditors Move

In Indianapolis three creditors filed an insolution petition against Stutz Motor Car Co. of America in federal court today. The action seeks bankruptcy proceedings and names the three creditors as petitioners.

Indianapolis Ind UPA Stuta Motor Car Qom Almerica Feder

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