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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1927

Page

8

Athens smothers Columbus West in football clash

Big Red of Athens High smothered Columbus West 38 to 6 in a rain and snow soaked game here Saturday. Perkins and Fields scored for Athens, with Perkins adding five touchdowns including a 60 yard interception return. West fought but could not advance past Athens' defense as the crowd braced for sleet and a late band appearance. The report notes substitutions and the formation lineup for both teams. It also mentions an emerging inter-county Pythias basketball league with teams from Athens Meigs Gallia Jackson Cheshire and Midway Gardens Cheshire to host the league championship.

Homer C. Peterson Columbus West High School Athens High School Rupe” Perkins Fields Columbus West West Athens Perkins Lins-Wyck Perkins Smith Coury Carmichael Jones Rob Cooper Houghton Streck Colmbus West Aga Wood Borfist Walker Trahue Ang Columbus West High Peas Walker Oval Trahut Aiheps Tigis Muate Stickland Whights of Pythias Athens County Lodge Cheshire ofGaluia Meigs Jackson County Hnights Gardens N. RK. Rothgle Cheshire Lodge

Ina Williams Star Fills Trojan Coeds Home Games

Southern fans hail Ina Williams as a standout at Trojan games. The pretty Miss Ina earns praise for her presence and performance, strutting the stands with evident school spirit and crowd appeal.

Ina William Ina Trojan

Logan Kk of Ps Defeat Athens Elks Bowlers

The scrambled report notes Logan Kk of PS defeating Athens Elks’ bowlers in a messy score line with unclear figures. It mentions a game sequence including toss, Rash, and Canir, but details are corrupted. The piece also references a Camp site development and city camping fees with disjointed phrases.

Logan Kk Athens Elks Athens Niks Lorin W. of Evore Hari Canir

Gamp Endvunoh of Boy Scouts Praised by Leader Marietta

A fragmented letter from a national executive praises Gamp Endvunoh of the Boy Scouts, noting a council chair’s message about a camp site in a wooded ravine near a Muskingum River area. It highlights swimming, boating, and a vision for complete development.

Gamp Enduvonah BOY Scouts Marietta Dara Fa Nt Sional Boy of America Sbte Gies Unseen Rentia Rive Spiendia

Wesleyan in 6 6 Tie With Eastern Team

In Eyraccse New York Frans and a substitute back contributed a forward pass and yardage for Wesleyan as they wrestled to a 6 6 tie with the Eastern team. Syracuse threatened but could not break the score late, while discussions referenced Southern California and the Thundering Herd. Potential names and teams appear garbled in the OCR text.

Eyraccse N.Y. Frans Ran &T Althearh Syracus

Illini Dominate Iowa Eleven In 8-0 Victory

Illini overpower Iowa with a strong game plan as Murray City tops Middleport 8 to 0. Old Master Craft shines in 14-0 contest while players Walker Patch Nowack and Bie Patch contribute kicks and defenses.

Murray City Middleport Craft

Yale Alumni Weekly and coaching suit uncertainty

The article discusses unresolved coaching disputes at Yale, potential changes in support for players, and the impact on attendance. It notes incidents of disciplinary actions, such as car owners cited for drinking on the way to games, and mentions Harvard and navy comparisons along with travel anecdotes and fines.

Yale Serson Eer

Welterweight Title Fight Adverts Spark California Probe

Los Angeles officials move to charge Welterweight Champion and his manager with false advertising after a planned title bout with Dundee collapsed. The case centers on a $60,900 guaranteed purse and a 374 percent fan turnout dispute, with Waxman named in the warrant. Hudkins and others face arrest as authorities weigh the legality of the financial guarantees used to promote the fight.

Dusdee Dundee California Califor Waxman Dundes Hearts Tal

Bethlehem team bus wreck injures players near Wilkes-Barre

A Bethlehem high school team bus slid over a steep embankment on the outskirts of Wilkes-Barre injuring several players, four seriously. The remaining players proceeded to play a game with G. A. R. high school despite the accident.

Wilkes-Ramire Highteen Cuciabera Bethlehem Iigy Teint Wilkes-Barre G. A. R. High School

Season Begins for Basketball at Hamden High

Season start at Hamden High features players with limited readable names and scattered scoring notes. The fragmentary text mentions centers and forwards in action with incomplete point totals and team names, indicating a local game recap amid incomplete OCR data.

Hamden High

Tigers Keep Their 1927 Slate Clean Beat Buckeyes 20 0

Princeton overwhelmed Ohio State 20 to 0 at Almer Stadium as Eddie Wittmer scored all three touchdowns. Baruch added two points after drops and the Tigers racked up 16 first downs, restoring eastern football prestige with a one sided, convincing victory.

Frank W. Getty United Press Almer Stadium Princeton N. J Tigers Ohio State Eddie Wittmer

Princeton Rolls Over Ohio State In Early Grid Clash

In a heavy clash at the stadium near 35 000 fans saw Princeton overpower Ohio State. The Tigers shut down the Buckeyes with relentless tackling and punt blocks. Ohio State showed a late drive as substitutes pressed but Princeton held for a decisive victory.

Fordham and Washington to Resume Athletic Relations and Pro Basketball

Fordham and Washington will renew athletic relations and play pro basketball. Jefferson will renew grid relations. Vic Hanson, former Syracuse star, will play pro basketball with the Cleveland team this season after not playing previously.

Fordham Washington Jefferson Vic Hanson Syracuse Cleveland

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