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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1934

Page

13

Zip Returns To Offense Of Bobcats

Ohio University Bobcats showcased a revived offense in a Wednesday scrimmage against the freshmen as Woody Wills and Wendell Diehl returned from injuries. Diehl ran for 65 yards and a touchdown, while Wills looked like his 1933 form at right wingback. Other players Isaiah Stephan and Kim Boyer also showed health, though guard DeStefano tweaked his ankle and may miss Saturday’s game.

Ohio University Bobcats Cincinnati Ohio Woody Wills Wendell Diehl Wills Diehl Rabbit Rapp Wille Marshall Pete Stephan Kim Boyer Stephan Ed Holmquist Boyer George DeStefano Miami Don Peden Paul Halleck Anton Sinth Jay Berwanger Chicago Clark Shaughnessy Ohio State Ned Bartlett Berwanger Clarence Wright Trevor Rees Dick Heekin Buckeye al Kawal Northwestern Dick Hanley Illinois Chuck Galbreath Ossie Solem Iowa George Teyro

Grayson Plans and Notre Dame Setbacks in Pittsburgh Game

In a critical Pittsburgh contest, Notre Dame overwhelmed by Pittsburgh's offense. Layden signals changes including quarterback decisions as Rockne’s famed strategies echo amid mixed performances by Melinkovich Elser Shakespeare and Captain Vairo while earlier passes falter and coaching tactics are debated.

Mefford to Sell Lord Jim at New York Auction

Lord Jim winner of the 1934 Hambletonian at Goshen will be sold at the next old glory sale in New York. Owner E. L. Mefford announced the trotter’s auction as bidders from ten or twelve nations attend. Trained and driven on the grand circuit by Dr. Hugh M. Parshall, Lord Jim led money winners for the season.

Lord Jim Goshen New York E. L. Mefford Hugh M. Parshall Urbana

Intersectional Grid Schedule Features Busy Week of Games

The Inter sectional slate centers on Tulane vs Colgate in Yankee Stadium and Navy vs Notre Dame in Cleveland. Yale meets Georgia in New Haven as Georgia eyes a fifth straight win over the Elis, with Pitt Nebraska, Syracuse Michigan State, LSU George Washington, Centenary Tulsa, Duquesne Oklahoma A M and Villanova South Carolina also on the card.

Herbert W. Barker New York Yankee Stadium Tulane Colgate Powers Roberts Monk Simons Ohio State Andy Kerr Steve Kuk Ike Kern Marty McDonough Don Irwin Kerr Ike Red Raiders Cleveland Navy Buzz Borries Bill Clark Notre Dame Ramblers South Bend Texas Pitt Elmer Layden New Haven Bulldogs Yale Georgia Nebraska Lincoln Syracuse Michigan State Louisiana State George Washington National Centenary Tulsa Duquesne Oklahoma A Detroit Villanova South Carolina Shepherd Western Maryland Pagnotta Amherst Cutter Boston College Maryland Penn Wesleyan Massachusetts State

Club Owners May Name Frick President Today

National League owners met in a special session and may announce Ford Frick as league president to succeed John Arnold Heydler. Frick, head of the league service bureau, has support of eastern clubs and at least one western owner. Heydler would reportedly become honorary president for life. Traband may receive secretary and treasurer posts.

New York Ford Frick John Arnold Heydler Frick Heydier League Harvey Traband

Stoefen Balks At Pro Offer In Tennis Tour

New York reports promoter Bill OBrien offered 12 1 2 percent of gate to amateur Stoefen for pro tour with Lott but Stoefen asked at least 20 percent. Lott signed a similar deal. Stoefen sent two contracts and must decide by Tuesday night or OBrien will seek another amateur partner for Vines.

New York Bill O'Brien George M. Lott, Jr Lester R. Stoefen Stoefen Ond Lott Lott O’brien Ellsworth Vines Los Angles O'Brien Vines

Big League Hockey Opens Season With New Moves

The National League kicks off tonight with nine clubs adding players and expanding into St. Louis. Matches start in St. Louis and Toronto as Chicago Black Hawks face the Eagles and Boston Bruins meet the Maple Leafs. American Legion Post 21 announces a wrestling team with its first match set for November 15 at Athens Armory.

New York National League St. Louis Toronto Missouri Eagles Chicago Black Hawks Boston Bruins Maple Leafs K. T. Croasen The American Legion Athens Armory W. V. Walsh Fred Joston

Big Ten stars sidelined as teams rush for Saturday games

The Big Ten hospital wards overflow with injuries as Purdue Minnesota Michigan Wisconsin and Ohio State list key players out or limited for Saturday’s conference clashes. Starters like Berwanger Lund and Teyro are among those sidelined or uncertain, with several others nursing ailments ahead of crucial matchups.

Chicago Big Ten Purdue

Bearcats Use Bobcat Plays In Cincinnati Practice

In Burnet Woods Cincinnati practice sees Bearcat reserves running Bobcat maneuvers against the regulars. Coach Dana King shifts routine as yearlings fail to provide competition. Migration Day looms with hundreds expected and over 800 reservations for the Bearcat Special train from Union Terminal to Athens.

Cincinnati Burnet Woods University of Cincinnati Ohio University Dana King King Bearcats B. & O. Railroad Union Terminal

Alabama Kid Wins In Muncie APTS Fight Card

In Muncie Indiana Associated Press results list Alabama Kid 158 1 2 pounds defeating Stone wall Jackson 158 in Columbus Cincinnati. At Oakland Leo Kelly 173 knocks out Pietro Georgi 175 Los Angeles. Billy Azevedo 146 Modesto knocks out Johnny Freeman M7 Dayton Ohio 1.

Associated Press Muncie Ind Alabama Kid Columbus Stonewall Jackson Cincinnati Oakland Calif Leo Kelly Los Angeles Pietro Georgi Buffalo Billy Azevedo Modesto Johnny Freeman Dayton Ohio

Page and Simmons May Miss Purdue Game

Bernie Page with an injured arm faces possible absence while star guard Oze Simmons may be used only in emergency for the Purdue contest.

Bernie Page Oze Simmons Purdue

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