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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1928

Page

9

Athens Bull Dogs Aim to Beat Columbus East in Friday Clash

Athens Bull dogs prep to face Columbus East High in a Friday 2:30 showdown at home. East High shares the Columbus City League lead with North High. the Tigers beat South High 7–6 last Friday. Key players: Closson at quarterback Burke at fullback Fields at halfback. Gaskill injured, Shepard to start at center.

Athens High School Columbus East High Athens Columbus East High School Columbus North High School East High School Tigers South High School Closson Burke Tigers Big Red Fields Gaskill Robert Shepard Shepard Woods Merchant Lneup Burroughs Harold E. Wise East High School Jimmy Warner A. H I. E. Grant Is. T. Bayerbinson L. G. Sheafepard C, Hemmings R. G. Ballerino Marquis Ro Gibson Merchant R. E. Cohen Cross

Sophomore stars highlighted in Fordham West Virginia clash

West Virginia and Fordham prepare for election day football with sophomore backs Eddie Stumpp and Ed Bartrug leading Fordham and WVU’s two star sophomore halves. Columbia tops freshmen 2–0 in scrimmage while freshmen injure varsity defense. Wisconsin tackle Milo Lubrano dons an iron mask after a nose break as Alabama game looms.

New York West Virginia Fordham Eddie Stumpp Eddie Bartrug Columbia Cornell Iadison Wis Milo Lubrato Wisconsin Alabama

Glouster Faces Chauncey in Friday Football Showdown

Glouster High Rocky in loss to Chauncey earlier in the season, now set to meet Chauncey again Friday afternoon. Local fans expected in large numbers as the rematch looms in Chauncey.

Glouster Chauncey Glouster High Uncey High

Devine Assigned to Scout Notre Dame for USC

Aubrey Devine USC assistant coach and former Iowa star was tasked with scouting Notre Dame ahead of a Los Angeles game on December 1. He will review the Fighting Irish in matchups against Penn State, Carnegie Tech, and Army for strategic prep.

Aubrey Devine Southern California Iowa Notre Dame Penn State Carpo Tech Army Callia Notre Dame Los Tis ‘Les

Washington and Jefferson Alum Sees First Game at 82

Hackensack New Jersey resident and Washington and Jefferson alumnus attends first football game at age 82. He watches W J play Fordham in New York this year, marking a notable milestone for a former lawyer.

W. A. Scott Hackensack N. J Washington and Jefferson W-J Ford‘am New York

Ohio Miami clash shapes Buckeye race title contest

In Cincinnati on November 1, Ohio University meets Miami University in Oxford as Buckeye Association rivals. The game is the day’s sole title bout with both teams rated evenly. Ohio shows scoring punch. Miami strong defensively, while other league games feature Denison, Wittenberg, and Cincinnati in non association play.

Cincinnati U.P Miami Ohio University Oxford Buckeye Association Ohio Buckeye Ohio Wesleyan Wooster Denison Wittenberg Ohio Northern Granville Bluffton Springfield Transylvania University Bearcats Dayton

Dempsey comeback rumors gain ground from Tex Rickard

Tex Rickard in Miami Beach says Dempsey has a good chance to return to boxing and would be a big draw if he challenges for the heavyweight title. He notes Firpo’s resumed bid, while Young Stribling remains a strong contender. promoter cites MSG loss as possible motive to revive Dempsey era ambitions.

New York Tex Rickard Jack Dempsey Madison Square Garden Dempsey Gene Tunney Manassa Mauler Miami Beach Fla Richard Jack Luis Angel Firpo Jack Renault Roberto Roberts Buenos Atlanta Rickard

Thompson Earns Victory In Quick Chicago Bout

In Chicago on November 1 Jack Thompson of California defeated Danny Gordon of Philadelphia when the referee halted the ten round bout in the second round. Thompson weighed 148½ pounds to Gordons 152.

Chicago U.R Jack Thompson California Danny Gordon Philadelphia Thompson Gordon

Cy Denneny Leaves Ottumwa for Boston Club Role

Cy Denneny, after 13 years as a star forward for Ottumwa, quits the team and joins the Boston club as assistant to manager Art Ross.

Cy Denneny Ottumwa Boston Hockey Club Art Ross

Tunney Heeney Match Highlights Profits Above Fifty Thousand

The report notes a Tunney Heeney match and states profits for the corresponding quarter last year were well over $50,000.

AAU Convention Pushes Rule Changes on College and Club Eligibility

The Amateur Athletic Union faces proposed rules at its 40th convention in New York November 18 19 and 20. Key items include athletes choosing school or club representation, disqualification for lifeguard work, and prohibition on using name for firm advertising. The rules provoke cross country debate between eastern western and midwestern delegates and could impact clubs like New York A C Newark A C Boston A A Los Angeles A GC and Olympic club.

New York U.R Amateur Athletic Union Central Association of the Chicago Middle West Big Ten Herb Schwarze University of Wisconsin Schwarze Illinois A. C California New York A. C Newark A. C Boston A. A Los Angeles

Princeton Football Heads to Ohio State Without Scrimmage

Princeton ineligible to scrimmage this week before the Ohio State game in Columbus. Probable lineup includes Lawler and Stinson at ends, Hockenbury and Barfield at tackles, Green at guard, Howe center, Norman at quarterback, Wittmer and Bennett halfbacks, Miles at fullback.

Princeton N. J Ohio State Columbus Lawler Stinson Hockenbury Barfield Green Howe Norman Wittmer Bennett Miles

Scarlet and Gray to Meet a Strong Tiger Backfield

Ohio State prepares to face Princeton in the Homecoming clash led by backfield stars Mike Miles Ed Wittmer Dave Lowry and Bennett. Raskowski Eby and Kruskamp recoveries noted as key injury questions loom. The Big Ten title race also features Iowa Illinois with Ohio and Iowa meeting November 10 and two weeks later.

Columbus Ohio State Princeton Tigers Mike Miles Ed Wittmer Dave Lowry Bennett Bill Roper Tiger Scarlet Raskowski Eby Kruskamp Tigers Ohio Northwestern Indiana Michigan Princeton West Virginia Iowa Illinois South Dakota Dakotas Wolverines Illini Tlinois

Dartmouth backs out of Yale game with injuries

Hanover reports Dartmouth football stars Al Mareters and Freddy Breithut will miss the Yale game. Back Wolff has a bad knee and may not play, leaving twenty players nursing injuries on the squad.

Hanover N. H al Mareters Freddy Breithut Dartmouth Yale Wolff

Minnesota drills Pharmer to replace Nagurski after loss tips

Minnesota coach Spears continues to prepare Pharmer for the star fullback role as Nagurski appears likely to miss the Northwestern game.

Minneapolis Bronko Nagurski Minnesota Northwestern Spears Pharmer

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