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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1933

Page

9

Debate Over College Football Power Looms in Two Weeks

The article weighs the chances of three coaches Madigan of the Gaels Crowley of Fordham and Santa Clara's Smith as two key clashes approach. A Saturday game pits Madigan against Crowley in New York with a Santa Clara rematch to follow, signaling which system expert may prevail.

Madigan Gaels Crowley Rams New York Santa Clara Notre Dame Rockne Jim Crowley Fordham

Wittenberg Has Pointed For Ohio Go

Ohio University prepares for a second road game against Wittenberg. Coach Don Peden drills the Bobcats for any surprise from the Lutherans who have been scoring on Ohio all year. Peaspanen shines in Tuesday scrimmage as a tail back option with strong gains and a booming punt game.

Ohio University Wittenberg Springfield Buckeye Bobcats Don Peden Don Ohio Bill Stobbs Peden Varsity Buck"’ Peaspanen Bob Snyder Peaspanen

The Colonel's Grid Round-Up

New York football roundup notes Notre Dame praise for Bunny Burzio and comparisons with Rosenberg and other stars. Mentions fumbles, reversed plays, and coaches' views on ball handling, with notes on players from U.S.C. Ohio State Duke Oregon State Tulane and Colgate. references to Hockey? Soccer?

New York U.P Notre Dame Carnegie Tech Bunny Burzio Rosenberg Alonzo Stagg Howard Jones Pittsburgh Pirates Homer Griffith Ted Rosequist Joe Gailus Ohio State Cliff Montgomery Columbia

Michigan Invades Illinois in Big Ten Clash

Illinois faces unbeaten Michigan in a major Big Ten showdown at Champaign. Bob Zuppke hopes to weave an aerial attack led by Beynon as Michigan’s strong defense and passing game test Illinois’s ability to strike through Lindbergh and a cautious running game.

Chicago Champaign Bob Zuppke Michigan Illinois Red Grange Wolverines Wolves Illini Les

Midwest Grid Notes From Ten Cities Preview Week Games

Michigan coach Harry Kipke promises a hard session after a poor showing ahead of Illinois. Minnesota to rely on aerial plays against Northwestern. Purdue drills for Carnegie Tech invasion as Noble Kizer okays regulars. Iowa shuffles two lineup spots as the reserve tests the varsity line. Illinois seeks stronger line depth for Michigan clash with Grybowsky and Petty tried at guards. Notre Dame races to Navy game with Banas and Shakespeare carrying most scrimmage loads. Indiana hints starting backfield for Ohio State with Dauer Sabik Weller and Jones as main trio.

Howard Harpster Notre Dame Lou Grover Rutgers Lou Scarlet Mace Wade Duke Veddie Crawford Oregon State Norm Franklin Jimmie Phelan Washington Mike’ Mikilak Oregon Tulane Bucky Bryan Mike Donahue Auburn Bucky Tulane Kh Colgate Greenies Tou Bill Reed Graauste Milton Af Ager Bas Illinois Wisconsin Ilini Michigan Wolverines Minnesota Ann Arbor Chicago Purdue Iowa Boilermakers Carnegie Tech Lafayette Hawkeyes Iowa State Mich Harry Kipke Kipke Carl Savage Purdue Boilermakers Noble Kizer South Bend Ind Navy Baltimore Steve Banas Bill Shakespeare Bloomington Indianas Dauer Sabik Weller Jones E. C. Haye Hoosiers

Upsets Mark Billiard Meet Highlights Day Two

National Pocket Billiard championship in Minneapolis features upset wins by Harry Wood of Duluth and Charles Summerell of Little Rock. Wood beat Walter Franklin 125 to 70 in 40 innings. Summerell defeated Marcel Camp 125 to 108 in 23 innings. Seaback defeated Church 125 to 58 in 28 innings. George Kelly beat Sylvester Schiesman 125 to 58 in 14 innings. Afternoon matches planned Seaback vs Schliesman and Kelly vs Wood. Mosconi to meet Summerell and Sayers to face Church in night games.

Minneapolis Harry Wood Duluth George Kelly Philadelphia Sylvester Schiesman Seaback Schliesman Kelly Wood William Mosconi Summerer Eddie Sayers Oakland Calif Church

Colgate Faces Tulane in Wait for Scoring Breakthrough

Letters urge the mayoress influence for better writers tickets. Colgate quarterback Charley Soleau has 15 career passes, all complete, while Colgate has not allowed a touchdown in 15 games. Tulane has scored in 49 of its last 52, promising a potential breakthrough Saturday. Also noted is St. Lawrence’s strong freshman program and Oklahoma Sooners’ pregame prayer led by a Sunday School halfback.

Charley Soleau Colgate Tulane Owen PD Young St. Lawrence Oklahoma Sooners

Sale of Grove And Others Is Expected Soon

Philadelphia reports from November 1 say Connie Mack may sell Lefty Grove Mickey Cochrane and Max Bishop. Rumors tie Cochrane to Detroit for a managerial post with offer details clashing with Navin, while Grove and Bishop may go to Boston for about 200000. Pitchers Earnshaw and Walberg could switch teams next spring.

Philadelphia U.P Hot Stove League Connie Mack Lefty Grove Mickey Cochrane Max Bishop Mack Tigers Frank J. Navin Detroit Tigers Detroit Bucky Harris Connie Ray Hayworth Navin Boston Red Sox Chicago White Sox Grove Bishop Tom Yawkey Boston George Earnshaw Rube Walberg Athletics

Ciney-Bishop Clash Is Best On Ohio Card

Ohio Wesleyan and Cincinnati meet in a Buckeye Conference showdown that will shape the league race as both teams seek a share of the title. Cincinnati boasts a stout defense while Wesleyan relies on scoring. the game marks a first meeting in four years and a key test before Ohio University plays Wittenberg.

Ciney Ohio Ralph Tratsorth Columbus U.R George Gauthier Ohio Wesleyan Dana King University of Cincinnati Buckeye Ohio Wesleyan- Cincinnati Delaware Ohio University Wesleyan Cincinnati Butler University Butler Kentucky Bearcats Rio Grande South Dakota Marshall A. Wesleyan Heidelberg Dayton Wittenberg Denison Syracuse Wittenburg Springfield Don Peden Miami Georgetown College Oxford Emory & Henry Bluefield W. Va

Sandlot Star Lefty Dorman Shines in Texas Cotton Ol League

Lefty Dorman of Twitty Texas won 14 of 18 in the Texas Cotton Ol League this season. The 19 year old pitcher struck out 125 batters and stood out as a young sandlot star.

Lefty Dorman Twitty Texas

One Change To Be Made In Bulldogs

Athens high school Bulldogs rotate lineup with Mansfield at center and Boggs moving to guard for balance. Scrimmage shows first team overpowering second, with Henry causing disruption on the second unit as the squad shows strong football eagerness.

Bulldogs Athens High School Mansfield McKinley Boggs Bulldog Preston Menry Henry Zarley Whipple

Gaels Arrive for Gritty East West Clash in New York

New York reports St Marys Galloping Gaels land from California for a pivotal East West football test with Fordham at the Polo Grounds. Both teams forecast to be near full strength as Fordham rides a Rose Bowl bid mentality and St Marys eyes an upset after strong showings this season. Ed Madigan coaches St Marys with Sleepy Jim Crowley leading Fordham in a Notre Dame style matchup.

New York U.P St. Mary's California Fordham Rams Polo Grounds Fordham Rooters Gaels Pasadena Fordham Rams Oregon State Southern California Gilbert Alabama Crimson Tide Notre Dame Slip Madigan Rockne Jim Crowley Four Horsemen

Buckets Goldenberg tops NFL scoring at halfway mark

Green Bay star Buckets Goldenberg leads NFL scoring with 42 points midway through the season after a three touchdown game against Philadelphia. Giants’ Ken Strong sits second with 38, while Glenn Presnell and Harry Newman contend for honors as top all around back. Presnell tops field goals with six and features among league leaders in passing and returns. Ground gaining leaders appear secured by Gyp Battles of Boston with 137 yards. Gob Culbigin leads overall in rushing yards for the season.

New York U.P Goldenburg Green Bay Philadelphia Glenn Presnell Porlamouls Idie Ken Strong New York Giants Presnell Harry Newman Giants Benny Briedman Brooslyn Newman Jeaders Groumu Galing Gyp Battles Boston Gob Culbpigin Mal Jeader

Wrestling Victories Across Cities Highlight Heavyweight Wins

In Kansas City Gus Sonn nemberg defeated a slate of heavyweights including Pat McGill and Ole Cox with a foul, while Ed McKorkin and Jack Hader from New York and Kansas City posted wins. Providence saw Leo Numa of Seattle throw Roland Kirchmeyer, and Worcester featured Ed Don George throwing Joe Malcewicz and Jim Clinkstock defeating Frank Newsall.

Kansas City Gus Sonnenberg Pat McGill Boston Ole Cox Crew Jack Vincent Little Hock Ark Lee Wycott Rudy Laduzzi Sew 1Ork On & Foul Vie Muhi Houston Ed McCorkin Cleveland Jack Hader Katoun City Frenciy Larue New York Providence Leo Numa Seattle Wash Roland Kirchmeyer Oklahoma Worcester Mass Ed Don George North Java N.Y Joe Malcewicz Utica N. Y Jim Clinkatock Ollaborma Frank Newsall

Double Wing Back Abolished By Ohio State Coach

Ohio State coach Sam Willaman abandons the double wing back for a modified punt formation to speed backs to the line and improve deception. Dick Beltz, a speedy sophomore, performed well from the new setup and may see more Indiana game action.

Willaman Ohio State Dick Beltz Beltz Indiana

Notre Dame Trainer Uses Millions of Inhalants

Eugene Young, the Notre Dame football trainer, estimates he uses 1,440 tubes of inhalants to revive players who have been knocked out during the season.

Eugene Young Notre Dame

Detroit Hosts 21 Day Roller Skate Marathon Start

A 21 day roller skate marathon will begin in Detroit on November 4 with twelve three man teams entered for the event.

Detroit

Deluge and Walls of Gold at The Majestic and Ohio

Mammoth film Deluge stars Peggy Shannon Sidney Blackmer and Lois Wilson as a love triangle in a destroyed world and survival drama. Sally Eilers Norman Foster headline Walls of Gold with a tale of love and luxury tested by wealth and choice.

Majestic Peggy Shann Luge Ohio Sally Eilers Norma COURT Constance Bennet Seven Seas Peggy Shannon Sidney Blackmer Lois Wilson New York Martin Webster Claire Arlington Martin Claire Helen Webster Helen Matt Moore Fred Kohler Ralf Harolde Edward van Sloan Samuel Hinds Felix Feint, Jr John Goodrich Warren B. Duff Norman Foster Ohio Theater Fox Film Kathleen Norris Saame Namie Long Island Europe Ralph Morgan Rosita Moreno Rochelle Hudson Fredric Santley Marjorie Gateson Mary Mason Wier Idney Blackmer

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