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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1933
Page
9
Tulsa outplayed Nebraska with a strong ground game and sharp passing as the Sooners posted a decisive victory. Analysts praise Tulsa standout Dennis and note the team’s improved form despite competition, while endorsements compare their fire to top programs.
Ohio University coach Don Peden pushes for stronger offense after five games yield 220 points but only one rushing touchdown against top opponents. The Bobcats aim to exploit Wittenberg at Springfield while boasting a strong kicking cadre led by Snyder, Peaspanen, Hughes, and Wills.
Henry McLemor notes New York election eve chaos with Hoodlum intimidation outside polling places and political pressure inside. He reflects on civic duty, subway fares, and jokes about notable figures like Camera and Man Mountain Dean while urging participation.
Three eastern players shared the lead at the National Pocket Billiard championship in Minneapolis. Will iexa Mosconi of Philadelphia George Kelly of Philadelphia and Charles Seaback of Astoria, N Y were tied atop the standings as Bach remained undefeated with two wins. Mosconi defeated Charles Summerer of Little Rock 125 to 73 in 20 innings to stay perfect. Seaback beat Sylvester Schuerman of Minneapolis 125 to 63 in 11 innings and Kelly defeated Harry Wood of Duluth 125 to 37 in 10 innings.
Akron Heidelberg College end Gordon Brandy suffered a severe injury in the game against the University of Dayton, ending his career for the season and likely his time with the Ohio Conference program. Brandy, a senior, had been a key receiver and had earned all Ohio Conference recognition the previous year.
Ohio State coach Sam Willaman faces lineup questions two days before the Indiana game. Only punter Johnny Kabealo is certain. candidates include Pineura Cramer Smith Heekin Wetzel Beitz Jones Keefe Oliphant along with injured ends Gillman Padsow Rees Liptak.
Chauncey Blue Devils travel to Buchtel High School for a Friday 3 30 p m game in the second meeting after a 7 7 draw. Buchtel coach Carl Campbell expects tougher opposition and drills defense for an air raid style battle. Both teams have improved since the first contest and Buchtel seeks revenge for last year’s loss.
Ohio college football actions draw near as Muskingum seeks at least a tie by beating Akron and John Carroll. Daytons faces Baldwin Wallace. Case meets Wooster in a key 31st meeting. Other Saturday games include Hiram at Mt Union and Heidelberg at Toledo with Oberlin hosting Allegheny. Xavier meets Loyola in New Orleans Friday.
St Marys and Athens meet at Ohio University practice field in the season finale with St Marys slight favorites after a 12 6 win over undefeated Lancaster and a 0 0 tie with Logan. Senior stars Bill Van Aukem and Tag Sullivan miss the game due to injuries. Speiser will call plays from tailback as McKinley plans to field a full backfield and heavy line. The game kicks off at 2 45 p m.
Kid Choco of Cuba won a ten round decision over Joe Ghaouly of St. Louis at the Forum drawing about 6,000 fans. Choco, billed as world featherweight champion in New York, did not risk his title as both fighters weighed in above 126 pounds. Choco weighed 129 and Ghaouly 111 2.
Notre Dame faces a sudden decline in form as critics blame weak tackling, blocking, and misdirected offense. Observers note players struggle under pressure despite hard practice, with five quarterbacks used in a recent tie and multiple errors in crucial drives.
A post season football game is planned for Soldier Field Chicago on December 9 by the National Football Championship Committee formed by former college men. Col John B Reynolds Rotary Club president is chairman. Teams chosen by New York and Chicago sports writers committees. Proceeds to charity.
St Mary's squad in East New York after a cross country train trip from California planned a light workout at Chester County Club before Saturday's game against Fordham Rams at the Polo Grounds. Reserve back Malcolm Fiese is injured and out of the game.
Brooklyn Dodgers will shift their training camp from Miami to Orlando Florida this spring announced by club president Stephen W McKeever last night.
Sammy Kaye the former Ohio University orchestra leader clones a long engagement at the New China Cafe in Cleveland Tuesday and opens another engagement in Rochester New York Friday. Kaye plus two former Ohio students were in Athens Thursday.
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