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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1926

Page

6

Jinx Is Next On Bobcat Schedule In Major League Talk

Boston potential as manager position for Fred Clarke unsettles Pittsburgh past and future moves. Clarke could move to American League as a manager with Donie Bush and McKechnie cited, while Red Grange era and Frosty Peters’ field goal feats highlighted in sports column.

Big ‘Jinx Bobcat Boston Red Sox John B. Foster York Fred Pitts Boston Clarke Pittsburgh Pirates Bar Stuffy McInnis Philadelphia Donie Bush Arthur Wieteher Yank McKechnie Washington McTnni Angel Stuffy Red Grange Peters Zuppke University of Pennsylvania Grange Illini

Line play proves to be season's find

Navy faced a strong forward oriented Michigan defense in a clash noted for line play and the forward pass's influence. The Wolverines mounted a disciplined front, while Navy's line showed elevated blocking and running power, highlighting the season's most graphic display of forward line artistry.

Lawrence Perry New York Baltimore Navy Ame Mery Michigan Tee Ae Nee

Lionville Y. College Volleyball Opens Season

Lionville Y M C A team from Ohio university hosts a five game match in the men's gym on Wednesday at 7 30. Nelsonville M C A will face the locals in a season opener expected to draw a large crowd.

Ohio University Nelsonville M. C. A. Volteam Linonville Sana

Eight First Downs in Three Games Mark for Detroit Team

The City College of Detroit opened the fall season with only three first downs in its first three games. All three came in the third game against Hope College, which Detroit won. In the first two games the team gained at most nine percent of possible yards per set of downs and lost both tilts.

Detroit City College of Detroit Hope College Detroiters

Dempsey May Secure Right To Box Again

New York may grant Jack Dempsey a license to fight again in the state though a return bout with Gene Tunney is not sanctioned. The boxing commission noted Dempsey can apply by mail and would be considered without past conflicts. Jack Sharkey remains the official challenger to Tunney if Dempsey is not granted a license.

New York Jack Dempsey Dempsey Gene Tunney Harry Wills Tex Rickard Tunney Rickard California Commission Wills Jack Sharkey

Bobcats vs Polar Bears Set for Key Ohio Encounter

Ohio University and Ohio Northern clash at Ohio Fields next Saturday in a pivotal Ohio Conference battle. Bobcats seek momentum after three wins and two tight Cal variations, while Polar Bears aim to rebound from four defeats but showed offensive gains in recent games.

Ohio University Bobcats Polar Bears of Ohio Ohio Fields Green

Big Ten Teams Go To Work For Saturday Games

In Ann Arbor Michigan prepares for Wisconsin while Wisconsin works on defense after a Minnesota loss. Iowa and Indiana focus on line strengthening ahead of Minnesota and Notre Dame games. Chicago aims to rebound versus Illinois, while Northwestern tests new plays for Purdue. Indiana kicker Louis Briner remains out with injury.

Ann Arbor Mich Navy Michigan Wolverines Wisconsin Wolverines Madison Wis Michigan Minnesota Minneapolis Minn Mackinnon Gibson Iowa City Ingwersen South Bend Ind Indiana Notre Dame Rockne Army Bloomington Louis Briner Northwestern Chicago Maroons Illinois Champaign Iil Illini Ohio State Evanston Wildcats Purdue Boilermakers

Gilbert One of Midwest's Best Kickers

Ann Arbor Mich Nov 2 In Louis Gilbert junior halfback Michigan has one of the best punters in the middle west this season His toe has stood out in every game and his 41 yard run against Minnesota was a notable feat He is also an expert passer eligible as a triple threat back for the Wolverines

Ann Arbor Mich Louis Gilbert Michigan Middle West Gilbert Wolverines Minnesota

Boxing Fans Demand Fair Dealing Across States

New York dispatch urges coordinated boxing commissions to curb suspicious matches and protect fans. It notes Mickey Waller will not be allowed to fight Panama Joe and argues against matchups that seem prescripted for easy money, stressing fans pay for legitimate contests.

New York Mickey Waller Mickey Joe Panama Joe Dundee

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