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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1933
Page
11
A fragmented recap notes several college football results and near-misses. Navy upset is highlighted alongside Holy Cross 24 0 win and Tulane beating the Flyers. Western Maryland and Wittenberg sit in the frame with mixed recent results.
Ohio state football faces a final act with four plots unresolved. Ohio State, after a 21 0 win over Indiana, battles Penn in Philadelphia as a potential national power. Ohio University and Cincinnati lead the Buckeye Conference with two wins each, while Miami and Ohio Wesleyan clash in a pivotal game. Wooster and John Carroll gain Ohio Conference attention after upsets as Defiance and Findlay prep for Northwest title games.
Boston Redskins shut out the Chicago Bears 10-0 to snap a six game win streak. Cliff Battles kicked a field goal and Jim Musick sprinted for a score as Boston stayed pace with New York Giants in a crowded eastern western split. Green Bay topped Chicago Cardinals 14-6 while Philadelphia beat Cincinnati 6-0.
Davis Elkins College improved its chances for an unbeaten season with a 28 to 6 victory over unbeaten Geneva College. The win gave Davis Elkins its seventh victory of the season as other college results unfolded across the region.
In Wheeling on Sunday six clubs discussed the league finances. President Elmer Daily was asked to present Huntington and Beckley. Owners said they are prepared to enter 1934 in better financial condition than in six years. An organization meeting is set for January 14.
Former heavyweight Jimmy Maloney of Boston will attempt a comeback Saturday night in Asheville against Donald Red Barry of Washington. The show, managed by Pa Stribling, features Barry in two bouts this week with other matches listed across New Orleans Seattle New Haven Indianapolis and Albany.
Columbus reports indicate three Ohio State football players may quit the squad if they fail to report for practice. Max Padlow of Dayton, varsity end, said he would turn in his uniform. Tom Keefe of Toledo left the squad last week and said he had not been given a fair trial. Joe Livorno of Bellaire was absent from the bench and suspected to have turned in his uniform.
Willoughby youths Edwin Kelly Eugene Roper Kenneth Sprague Calvin Niebel face bond in the fatal riot stemming from a football game between Mentor and Willoughby. James Blyth, 19, died after a fight when tomatoes were thrown at Mentor fans following Mentor’s 13 0 victory. The case outlines charges linked to the student participants and the ensuing village hall disposition.
An old debate on starting sophomores versus seniors resurfaces as Notre Dame and other teams show promising young players. The piece argues many greats began as sophomores and suggests a trend toward playing them earlier may yield better results against strong opponents.
The report highlights Pug Lund as one of Minnesota's best backs and a persistent challenge to opponents, noting his skill and impact on the team.
McArthur high school defeated the Little Reds from Parkersburg West Virginia 30 to 6 Friday afternoon in McArthur. Parkersburg scored its first and only touchdown in the opening minute, while McArthur improved to one win, one tie and four losses this season.
The Athens Bulldogs routed St Marys last Friday in a showcase of coaching by Pete McKinley and Claude Chrisman. Despite early material shortages the Red and Black found a winning combination with a cohesive line and aggressive backs, while St Marys hero Fey stood out for the Saints with punt passing and tackling.
Henry McLemore surveys a 1890 Yale vs Princeton clash noting four football innovations cleats helmet noseboard and guard pulling to lead the interference. The piece mix of anecdotes highlights Pudge Heffelfinger’s running guard play Milo of Crete athletic feats and broad sports miscellany with names like Tulane Drake and Navy peppered throughout.
The piece argues the coach is paid to teach football and entertain the crowd, not to rule. Fans deserve to see a sophomore showcase his chances, with only a few holdovers from previous seasons remaining.
Michigan remained the undisputed Big Ten leader after a 7 0 victory over Illinois. Everhardus with the deciding extra point, two late penalties set up the winning score on the one yard line. Ohio State beat Indiana 21 0 to join Iowa for fourth place. Purdue topped Carnegie Tech 17 7. Iowa defeated Iowa State 27 7.
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