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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1927

Page

2

Athens Big Red Face West in Key Passing Game

Athens high school under Coach Harold Wise eyes a forward pass duel with Columbus West high school. The practice emphasized pass defense and line play as Weatherford field conditions and wet spots test backs and tackles ahead of tonight’s lineup. William Cooper and Kenneth Smith are slated to see action with Wetzel at right halfback in the probable starting unit.

Athens High School Columbus West Harold Wise Athens Big Red Strickland Athens Columbus West Hiigh Wise Newcomb Hatch William Cooper Kenneth Smith Smith Coury Cooper Matheny Houghton Wetzel

Celebration Planned for Fleet Arrival at Pomeroy

Kiwanis clubs in Pomeroy plan a grand welcome for the Pittsburgh fleet carrying steel caissons and equipment. A river parade will escort the armada to Racine dam with river craft joining the demonstration. Arrival expected Sunday with celebrations possibly continuing into Monday if delays persist.

Pomeroy Kiwanis Club Pittsburgh Racine Dam Racine

Radio Sets Installed at Dams for Flood News

At Pomeroy on November 4, it was announced that government dams now have radios to broadcast special river news during floods. The system benefits dam operators and the public by improving communication with upriver points and the outside world.

Pomeroy

Family Album play to be staged at Church of Christ

The Loyal Omen's class of the Church of Christ will present a playlet titled The Family Album at the Pomery church tonight. No admission charge is set and the public is welcome. A bag sale will follow the performance as described by Rev. Herman, the church pastor.

Church of Christ Pomeroy Herman Bhurch

Bearers Meet Midpleport at Heath M E Church

The Bearers of Heath M E met for their November gathering with Miss Mary L. Stephenson, led by Mrs. Nannie Moores. Present were Beulah Forquer, Clara Bodkins, Hortense Wessa, Ruth Hawkins, Julia Piller, Sara L. Scott, Dorothy Fulta, Jean McKay, Evelyn Eidger, Helen Smith, and Mary Stephenson. Guests were Miss Mathews and Miss Josephine Curtis. The December meeting will be hosted by Evelyn Eichinger.

Mary Stephenson Miss Mathews Josephine Curtis Evelyn Eichinger

Driven By Storm Ducks Take Forced Southern Path

Severe north and west storms push ducks and geese southward on forced schedules. A flotilla of wild ducks paused on the river between Pomeroy and Middleport for spectators before continuing south. Flocks were seen from Syracuse up the river, with old timers noting earlier abundance but recent scarcity in the valley.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Bend Middleport Syracuse

Stansbury kin greet homefolks and visitors among week’s arrivals

Local notes recount Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Stans burying relatives, with brief mentions of visiting kin from Huntington and Columbus. Jessie Johnson attends Mann's College in Columbus. Arma Mitchell visits aunt Mrs. G H Stansbury. Jack Horden visits nephews Richard and Billy Horden. Mrs. C F Sisson returns from Long Bottom after visiting Mrs Horten and others in Middleport. Funeral for Mrs. Bishop in Kanenga. A party of friends motors to Columbus to visit Mrs Helen Belson for the weekend.

Charles W. Stansbury Huntington Jessie Johnson Columbus Mann's College Arma Mitchell G. H. Stansbury Jack Horden New Straitsville Richard Billy Horden C. F. Sisson R. H. Horten Middleport Long Bottom Bishop Kanenga Frank Vrooman Vivian Middleton Mildred Thompson W. F. Harris R. W. Harris Helen Belson

Pape's Diapepsin Offers Quick Digestive Relief

Digestive troubles from excess stomach acid are eased with Pape's Diapepsin after meals or during pain. The remedy neutralizes acid, soothes and strengthens digestion. praised as quick safe and pure. Sold for 60 cents a package by druggists.

Pape

Buckeye Showdown Looms as Denison Hosts Ohio

Ohio Bobcats travel to Newark and on to Granville for a Buckeye Conference clash with Denison. Captain Robeson faces Captain Gregory in a highly anticipated game on Deeds Field with a capacity crowd and balanced lineups, as both teams seek crucial points in the Buckeye standings.

Buckeye Association Ohio Ohio Bobcats Newark Granville Dando Denison Eleven McKinley Buckeye Deeds Field Denison Robeson Gregory Peden Wittenberg Bell Young Shattuck Berry Begota Shafer Mowbray Mason Cole Jeffrey Otto Stubbs Owens Deeds Folsom de May Scheller Rose Kistemaker Lewise

Dundee Hodkins Fight Called Off Triggers Riot

Promoter Dick Donald failed to deliver Dundee's 60000 guarantee, prompting welterweight champion Baltimore Joe Dundee to refuse entry. Thousands rioted at Wrigley Field as Ace Hudkins walked out, police fought crowds, and a no contest was declared amid wrecked equipment and injuries. James Whitehouse jailed for chair assault.

Los Angeles Baltimore Joe Dundee Wrigley Field No Man’s Land Dick Donald Dundee Donald Ace Hudkins Tom Kennedy Bontender Frank Kerwin California Athletic Commission James Whitehouse

Pick Your Game Saturdays Radio Football Schedule 1927

United Press lists radio games for Saturday including Penn at Harvard on WEAP and Ohio State at Princeton on W4Z, with Chicago stations KYW WGN broadcast matchups like Michigan versus Minnesota and Notre Dame.

United Press Penn Harvard Ohio State Princeton Chicago Michigan

Phil Scott Debut In America Seeks Heavyweight Rise

British heavyweight Phil Scott makes his American debut tonight against Knute Hansen. The outcome could decide his path to top-level fights and bigger money, as Tex Rickard awaits the return of a leading British heavyweight.

Phil Scott America Frank Getty United Press New York Knute Hansen Scott Phil Tex Rickard Charley Mitchell Hackney Wick

The Nut Cracker Music Boosts Boxers Training

A fight manager claims spirited music aids boxer coordination and performance in training. The piece notes one fighter napped after hearing a Russian Lullaby before a bout, offering the alibi that the referee’s counting was mistaken.

British boxer set to outpoint Hansen in Madison Square bout

Five women plan a red undershirt protest as the return of the champion checker is teased. The Dane Hansen is praised as a skilled hard hitter though some doubt his heart. James J. Johnston returns with alibis for Mike McTigue's Chicago loss. The "boy bandit" seeks Phil Scott to recover a tainted stable reputation.

Carpentier Bombardier Wells Hansen Madison Square Garden James J. Johnston Mike McTigue Chicago Scott Phil Scott

Minnesota Notre Dame to clash in big Midwest football day

United Press reports a major Saturday slate as Herb Joesting and Christy Flanagan spark Minnesota Notre Dame clash while Chicago resumes its historic series with Michigan. Purdue favored over Northwestern. Wyman ineligible and Dart injured for Wisconsin’s game. Illinois faces Iowa. Ohio State backs Harvard slot. Indiana hosts Michigan State. Wisconsin meets Guinell on Camp Randall gridiron.

United Press Chicago Sparks Herb Joesting Christy Flanagan Minnesota Notre Dame Middlewest Minnesota Notre Dame University of Chicago Michigan Lafayette Purdue Northwestern Wyman Dart Illinois Iowa Ohio State Harvard Princeton Indiana Michigan State Bloomington University of Wisconsin Guinell Wisconsin

Chicago Students Claim Moral Victory After Referee Error

University of Chicago students say they earned a moral win after coach Alonzo Stagg accused the referee of an error in last Saturday's 13 to 7 loss to Ohio. Stagg told 500 alumni the backfield play was a legal lateral and the call cost Chicago a potential tie and victory.

Chicago U.P University of Chicago Alonzo Stagg Ohio Gardner Stagg

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