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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1927

Page

6

Ohio Varsity Beats Freshmen In Scrimmage Lead by Hart

Ohio University varsity held off the freshmen in a long practice as Denison’s aerial attack challenged the defense. Hart the fresh fullback starred as the freshmen outplayed the regulars with blocking and tackling showing uneven progress. Coach Peden planned lineup changes for tomorrow including McKinley moving to old halfback role. Dando remains sidelined.

Ohio University Denison Ohio Field Hart Teden Ohio Peden McKinley Dando

Ty Cobb Becomes Free Agent After Philadelphia Release

Ty Cobb veteran outfielder becomes a free agent after Philadelphia Americans cannot meet his salary. Connie Mack, Athletics president, says Cobb may seek any club, with waivers expected so other American League teams can bid. Cobb reportedly earned about 60 000 last season on a one year pact.

Philadelphia L A WUP Ty Cobb Philadelphia Americans Cobb Connie Mack Athletics Mack

Pomeroy Team Practices for Rutland Game

Pomeroy high school football players work hard at evening practices for the Rutland game. The squad is noted as Meigs county’s premier gridiron aggregation, but a setback has been encountered.

Pomeroy Rutland Meigs County

Nut Cracker and Harvard Upset Tone in Football Look Ahead

The piece notes Harvard’s recent upsets and hints at next season's prospects. It mentions Johnny Risko as not yet ready for major duties and mocks the idea of big dough for bakers. A Syracuse practice collision injures Carl Qualls, sidelining him for an unspecified period.

Johnny Risko

Barnhart Out. Riddell Likely to Start vs Notre Dame

Minneapolis November reports Harold Barnhart failed to recover from injuries as Donald Riddell's prospects to start in the Minnesota backfield against Notre Dame on Saturday grew stronger.

Harold Barnhart Donald Riddell Minnesota Notre Dame

Buckeyes Set to Face Princeton After Chicago Win

Ohio State football opens a trip to Princeton with a shifted lineup due to injuries. Eby may start if fit. Grimm or Fouch at quarterback, Ulery at center, Young guards, Uridil and Raskowsky tackles, Alber and Robin Bell on the line, Rowan at fullback with Osner ready to relieve. Notre Dame reports a sellout for Minnesota game as Rockne scouts Joest. Ohio State coach Wilce expects to beat Princeton after the Chicago victory.

Columbus U.P William and Mary Ohio State University Princeton N. J Buckeye Warriors Tigers Chicago Maroons Bucks Eby Wilee Grimm Kriss Fouch Ulery Young Uridil Raskowsky Alber Robin Bell Rowan Osner

Unbeaten Ohio Colleges Reach November Still Standing

Three Ohio colleges remain undefeated as November ends. St Xavier College of Cincinnati leads with six straight wins and 325 points scored versus 19 allowed. Navier's Musketeers face Navy Marine Catholic West Virginia Wheaton Haskell next.

Cincinnati WUP Ohio St. Xavier College of Cincinnati Navier's Musketeers U.S. Marines Catholic U West Virginia Weea- Jeyan Haskell Indians

Rainy scrimmage halves Chauncey Athens second team game

Rain yesterday afternoon caused Chauncey and Athens second team to postpone their scheduled game. A late scrimmage was held with both sides nearly even. Perkins scored a touchdown and Border excelled on defense and offense as Columbus West High School prepares to face a strong aerial attack Saturday.

Chauncey Athens Perkins Border Big Red Columbus West High School

Four Buckeye Association teams favored to win this week

Wittenberg Miami and Cincinnati are expected to beat Bethany Ohio Northern and Transylvania while Denison versus Ohio University at Granville promises a hard battle. Ohio seeks revenge after a two week rest and Grinnville hosts Denison in the only Buckeye game of the week. Wisconsin coach Glen Thistlethwaite expects victory over Grinnell with a focus on offense.

Buckeye Association Wittenberg Miami Cincinnati Bethany Ohie Northern Transylvania OhMo Wesleyan Syracuse Denison Ohio U Granville Buckey Ohio Don Peden Northern Madison Wis Glen Thistlethwaite Maudger Warriors Grinnell Wisconsin

Granville Gridders Drill on Short Passes in Prep

Granville University football team drilled on short passes in yesterday's practice as they prepare for their upcoming game against Ohio University.

Granville Dennson University Ohio University

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