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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1927

Page

9

Bobcat Gridders Hold Light Scrimmage With New Formations

A light scrimmage and an extended signal drill introduced new formations during the Bobcat practice last evening. Rain and slick field limited aerial work, but tackling and blocking were emphasized as freshmen prepare to oppose the varsity in what may be the final scrimmage of the week. The freshmen have learned Bearcat offense and will test the "Cincy" attack in tomorrow's rehearsal.

Bobcat Peden Cincinnati Bearcat Transylvania Bobcats Filger Cincinati Don Peden Ohio McKinley Denison Cincy

Grid-Graph to Display Ohio Cincinnati Football Game

The Grid-Graph miniature play by play display will illustrate the Ohio versus Cincinnati game at the Ohio gymnasium Saturday starting at 2 30 PM. James Bird announces the telegraphed contest will be shown live with a small admission fee.

Ohio-Cincinnati Ohio Gymnasium O. C. Bird Cincinnati

Heard-Hitting Back "Bullet" Booth Shines for Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh back known as "Bullet" Booth earns praise as one of the hardest hitting players on the gridiron today.

Bullet” Booth Pittsburgh

Caldwell Declared Ineligible In Yale Princeton Clash

Yale wide back Bruce Caldwell is ruled ineligible on the eve of the big Princeton game. Caldwell played two freshman games at Brown in 1923, violating a dual transfer rule with Yale. Squads rally behind the Tigers as Yale seeks a victory without its star back.

Bruce Caldwell Yale George Kirkley United Press New Haven, Conn Yale Today Princeton Caldwell Brown Tigers Providence Yale Athletic Association Bruce Elf Harvard Dartmouth

Plea of Sande Rejected by Racing Commission

Earl Sande's plea to restore his jockey license was rejected by the Maryland racing commission after Pimlico Futurity foul riding charges. Chairman Latane indicated the suspension would continue, condemning Sande for fouling the favorite Reigh Count and dismissing testimony from three jockeys. He pledged careful reconsideration at the proper time.

Baltimore Earl Sande Maryland Racing Commission James A. Latane Sande Jockev Chick Law Reigh Pimlico Latane

Coach Wise Works Out Formations for Big Red

Coach Asarold Wise drills his Big Red eleven for Nelsonville Vriday with a new ace formation at Grapholands. Athens trails Nelsonville in recent years but expects a tighter first half than against Columbus West. Practice focused on first team defense while substitutes worked offense and tackling drills.

Asarold Wise Nelsonville Vriday Athens Nelsonville Wise Columbus West Dumnty Arfil

Two Big Ohio Football Clashes This Weekend

Ohio Wesleyan meets Wittenberg in Springfield and Oberlin plays Wooster in Wooster. The outcomes affect the Buckeye Athletic Association title and Ohio Conference leadership. Wooster may rely on captain Pete Blough to play.

Springfield Ohio Wesleyan-Wittenberg Oberlin-Wooster Wooster Ohio Wittenberg Buckeye Athletic Association Oberlin Pete Blough Ough Western Reserve Akron Mac Kachron

Guard Kenneth Smith Returns After Nose Injury

Thirty minutes were devoted to signal drill as guard Kenneth Smith, who received a broken nose in the last play of Saturday’s game, reports for practice and will be in shape for the matchup with Nelsonville.

Kenneth Smith Nelsonville

Cubs Face Postseason Crowd Push on Stadium Capacity

Chicago officials consider expanding park stands as more than a million fans expected for the Cubs post season games. City and team owners weigh safety and crowd control measures to handle large attendance.

Cubs Chicago

Cleveland boxer Jimmy Trannett Ends Home Run

Cleveland light heavyweight Jimmy Trannett lost his last home fight days ago before heading out on a tour of the Far West. The boxer's setback precedes an upcoming set of rounds across tour venues.

Jimmy Trannett Cleveland

Pat Wilson shifts from tackle to fullback for Huskies

After gaining fame as a tackle Pat Wilson is playing fullback for the Washington Huskies this year.

Pat Wilson Washington Huskies

Bert H Shotten Returns as Philadelphia Nationals Manager

Bert H Shotten is back in the majors and takes over as manager of the Philadelphia Nationals succeeding John Stuffy McInnis. The former St Louis Browns star previously led the Syracuse International League club last season and guided it to success.

Bert H. Shotten John “Stuffy" McInnis Philadelphia Nationals St. Louis Browns Syracuse

Ten Ex Alabama Stars Play in Major Leagues

Ten former Alabama stars are in the major leagues this season. Jack Taynes Grant Gillis Emil Barnes and Tommy Sewell joined early this summer, part of a group that totals ten ex Alabama players in the big leagues alongside Luke and Joe Sewell with the Indians Boone with the White Sox Stephenson with the Cubs Wingard with the Browns and Andy Cohen with the Giants.

Tuscaloosa Ala University of Alabama Jack Taynes Grant Gillis Emil Barnes Tommy Sewell Alabama Luke Joe Sewell Indians Boone White Sox Stephenson Cubs Wingard Browns Andy Cohen Giants

Ed Beular Shines as Texan S M A Triumphs

Quarterback Ed Beular stood out for his performance though his team fell in the Texan S M A contest. The standout showed skill and leadership despite the loss.

Ed Beular

Jose Ray Seeks Track Comeback After Slump

Former speed marvel Jose Ray plans to reclaim his peak running form after a period outside competition. He will train and compete to prove his speed remains sharp and his career viable.

Jose Ray Speed Marvel

Champion of Louisiana Miss Marion Turpie Wins State Golf Title

Nationally known golfer Miss Marion Turpie captured the Louisiana state championship, marking a notable victory in her competitive season. Her win underscores her status as a leading figure in women’s golf within the state and beyond.

Marion Turpie Louisiana

Seven New Men Key to Illinois Football Wins

University of Illinois relies on seven sophomores to learn Big Ten methods as 18 lettermen remain. Tackles Lloyd Burdick and Lou Gordo, guard Russ Crane, center captain Bob Reitsch, halfbacks Doug Mills and Frank Walker, fullback Frits Humbert, and other newcomers shape the early season prospects.

Burdick Russ Crane Bob Reitsch Jud Timm Twin Falls Idaho Lis Ike Doug Mills Frank Walker Mills Frits Humbert Hite l

McKechnie Named New Manager of St. Louis Cardinals

Cards appoint 1928 boss Mill McKechnie to succeed Bob O’Farrel as manager. McKechnie, who led the Pirates to the 1925 world championship, takes over after owners decide O’Farrel should focus on catching instead of managing.

I Mill McKeechnie St. Louis Cardinals Bob O'Farrel St. Louis O'Farrel McKechnie Pirates

The Nut Cracker and Weekend Sports Echoes

Notes on Notre Dame-Minnesota football with Walsh scoring for the Swedes and Niemieo for the Irish. Benny Bass claims rejected by the New York Boxing Commission. Buenos Aires chess clash ends 24 games in stalemate between Capae blanca and Alex Alexhine. Graham McClintock returns to Alabama football after two-year hiatus.

Mr. O'Georfy Minnesota Walsh Niemieo New York Boxing Commisa Sion Benny Bass Buenos Airea Jose Capaeblanca Alex Alexhine

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