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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1929

Page

10

Wittenberg or Wesleyan Likely To Clear B A A Path For Ohio

In Buckeye Association action Wittenberg meets Wesleyan on Zimmerman Field Springfield with the winner drawing closer to the league title and the Bobcats of Ohio University needing only a tie for first. Wesleyan routed Denison 41 to 0, Wittenberg edged Cincinnati 13 to 7, Ohio beat Miami 14 to 0. Ralph Burseik of Cincinnati returned two kickoffs for a touchdown while Ray Singer of Ohio opened the scoring with a 77 yard kickoff return. The weather was wet and slippery.

Wittenberg Wesleyan Zimmerman Field Springfield Bobcats Ohio Ohio University Stadium Athens Miami Buckeye Association Buckeye Denison Granville Witteberg Cincy Bearcats Ohio State Cincinnati Robest Miare Ralph Burseik Ray Singer Ohio University Aving Big Red Ohoans

Nelsonville Man Is Held in Theft

Nelsonville resident Johnny Jones, staying at the Farmers Hotel, is held in Columbus city prison as investigators probe the theft of clothing valued at 42 dollars. Patrolmen Kazerta and Crawford arrested him Saturday.

Columbus Johnny Jones Nelsonville Farmers Hotel Kazerta Crawford

Did You Know That Did You Know That Jim Jeffries Raises

A fragmentary reminiscence mentions a ranch near Burbank California on 107 acres with billboards and a German wife of 26 years. It notes a bank failure loss of spinach, sparse plaster work, reduced fights, and occasional Nevada big game trips. It lists Jim Jeffries as raising something at age 54.

Burbank Calif Nevada Jim Jeffries

Man Who Assisted Ford Dies Sunday

Joseph Archibald Williams aged 61 died in Cleveland on Sunday from injuries after a Brazil bite. He solved Henry Ford's ignition problem in the old Model T and later formed a company to manufacture ignition systems. Williams persuaded Ford his system could fix the ignition defect that plagued the car.

Ford Cleveland Joseph Archibald Williams Henry Ford Brazil

Murray City Tigers Dominate Zanesville on Wet Field

The Murray City Tigers defeated Zanesville 12 to 0 on a soggy field Sunday. Murray City built eleven first downs and used passes for their touchdowns with Anderson connecting to Mudrie for a 20 yard score and a later 10 yard completion to Mudrie.

Murray City Tigers Zanesville Murray City Monarchs Murray Carmichel Anderson Tigers Mudrie Meredith Zanceville B Farmer Murray City Brown LE Madrie McMichels Herb Pope Williams L.G. Currans Oliver C Sapp Tate R.G. Tignor Bynum N.t. H. Pone Sutton R. EF Shelton Kellerman Carmiche J Farmer Sweazy Tucker Meredith Bh Farmer JR Anderson Murray City - Cooney Sweazy Meranz Tignor

Blast wrecks oil station in Columbus on Sunday

An air compressor at Refiner's Oil station on Lakeview Avenue and High Street exploded Sunday. Attendant Henry Slater, outside the building, was injured. The blast shattered three station windows, two doors, the ceiling, and broke two streethouse windows. The tank’s automatic shut-off failed to engage.

Columbus Lakeview Avenue High Street Npor Henry Clater Slater

Rattlesnake Scares Crowds in New York Subway

A stray rattlesnake wandered onto a downtown subway platform on Sunday night, terrifying dozens of riders until a policeman killed it. No explanation for how the snake entered the subway was found.

New York

Army Football Stars Win Wings for Army Aviators

West Point announces that several 1927 Army football players headed by Light Horse Harry Wilson have been commissioned as second lieutenants and awarded wings with the Army Air Service at Kelly Field. Others include Brentnall Harbold Meehan Saunders and Bunker Reed plus basketball and gymnastics standouts. A large portion of the 1927 graduating team joined aviation and began training for air service duty.

Jetes U. S. Military Academy Harry Wilson Army Kelly Wield Army Air Service Kelly Field Sem Brentnall Norris Harbold Arthur Meehan LaVerne Saunders Fred Anderson Howard Bunker Allan Reed Jack Stewart Frank Coleman Robert Israel Air Service West Point Ath

Western Reserve Set To Meet Cornell After Big Win

Western Reserve prepared to invade the east after an 18 6 victory over St Xavier at Cleveland. Gordon Locke indicated no lineup changes for the Red Cats in the Ithaca clash with Cornell, which defeated Princeton and Columbia recently. Stan Davis shifted to guard for St Xavier with Bob Moss at tackle as forwards produced a sharp attack through St Xavier's interference.

Cleveland Western Reserve St. Xavier Musketeers Clared Cornet Ithaca Princeton Columbia Stan Davis St. X Tray Bob Moss Musketeers St Navier

Team Captains First Mexico Meeting Earns 5S to 0 Victory

The University of Louisann squad led by captain Nibert Ratcliffe journeyed to Mexico City to face the University of Mestico. Ratcliffe starred as kicker passer and ball carrier as the team defeated Mestico 5S to 0 in a historic international clash.

Nibert Ratcliffe de Louisann Ope Mexico City University of Mestico Aggre Ention

Sprint Ace A Ji Young Wins 22 Straight 44-Yard Races

Sprint ace A Ji Young, star of Adelaide University in Australia, extends his winning streak to 22 consecutive victories at the 44 yard dash, dominating the event with speed and precision.

A. Ji. Young Adelaide University Australia

Walter Johnson Pitch Speed Test Reveals 12 Percent Feet Per Second

Walter Johnson reportedly could throw a baseball at a velocity described as 12 percent feet per second in the sole test ever conducted on a pitcher's speed.

Walter Johnson

Jimmy Collins Stars for Rochester in Versatile At Bat

Jimmy Collins, home run star of the Rochester club in the International league, bats from each side of the plate showcasing his slugging versatility.

Jimmy Collins Rochester Eithe

Bowling Green defeats Defiance to seize conference lead

In northwest Ohio action Bowling Green overwhelmed Defiance 6 to 0 while Toledo routed Stuffton 7 to 0. Defiance had led the standings after beating Findlay but the weekend results likely settle which team is strongest in the league.

Usafeton U.P Toledo Bowling Green Northwest Ohio Defiance

Cleveland detective dies after hand to hand gunfight

Cleveland reports Detective Edward W. Rutter died after a hand to hand gunfight with an assailant. The skirmish occurred during a confrontation on November 4, leaving authorities to investigate the circumstances surrounding the deadly incident.

Cleveland Edward W. Rutter Becade Ree Tvent

Glouster Bowlers Triumph Over Cambridge Team

Robert Triptett, 22, described by police as a Chicago bad man, was killed during the incident. Glouster bowlers earned a win against Cambridge in a tense match.

Glouster Cambridge Robert Triptett Chicago

Bobcats Prep for Denison Clash at Granville

Ohio University the Bobcats, after a strong homecoming win over Miami, focus on Denison at Granville. Denison tied Cincinnati 6 6 earlier and beat Wesleyan 41 0. Ohio State star QB aims to maintain Buckeye lead and secure a third straight AA contest.

Grave exhumations prompt memorial on burial safety in Mexico

A group of National University professors in Mexico City suggest severing the quenor vein before burials following graveside exhumations at Guadaljara cemetery. Remains found face downward indicate some may have revived after burial. In a separate item, Kansas City reports J. T. Bailey, a plumber, was robbed after arranging payroll checks and cash totaling 2 235.

Mexico City Guadaljara Neena National University Federal Distrit Govern Kansas City Maga J. T. Bailey

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