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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1927

Page

2

Ohio Bobcats Bearcats Clash On Homecoming Day In Cincinnati

Ohio Bobcats travel to Nippert Stadium for a homecoming clash with Cincinnati Bearcats led by McKinley and Dando in the starting backfield. Peden says Bearcats fight hard on their own turf. both teams show equal offensive potential and strong lines.

Ohio Bobcats Cincinnati Nippert Stadium McKinley Dando Buckeye Queen City Ohio Bearcats Transylvania Peden Bearcat Cincy Filger River Post Cincinnati Eleven Babcocks Denison Bell Shafer Teraski Rowley Begola Mowbray Robeson Jeffrey Young Bobcats

Army Navy clash headlines heavy Saturday college football slate

Chicago reports a trio of key intersectional games and Big Ten showdowns draw large crowds. Notre Dame faces Army in Yankee Stadium as Navy meets Michigan at Ann Arbor with high ticket sales, while Illinois hosts Chicago in Champaign and other league contests shape rankings.

Clark B. Kelsey United Press Chicago Notre Dame Midlands Army Yankee Stadium New York Navy Michigan Ann Arbor Michigan Navy Army-Notre Dame Champaign Ill Bob Zuppke University of Illinois Illinois Ohio Maroons Illini Northwestern Indiana

Yale Knocks Out Bruce Caldwell From Football

Through New Haven Connecticut on November 11 Bruce Caldwell Yale backfield star is barred from playing again after disqualification for playing two minor Brown freshmen games years ago. Yale Athletic Association upholds pact with Harvard and Princeton keeping Caldwell out despite Princeton and Harvard urging reinstatement.

New Haven Conn U.P Bruce Caldwell Yale Yale Athletic Association Eli Brown Harvard Princeton The Athletic Association

Bass To Be Freed In Athens Streams

About thirty gallons of mature bass will be released into streams above Athens on Saturday. The announcement came from Secretary Allan Kresge of the Isaac Walton league. The fish, from state hatcheries, amount to roughly one third of a carload.

Athens Allan Kresge Isaac Walton

Second Team to Meet Chauncey Dover In Saturday Game

Athens High School second team will face Chauncey Dover first team in a regular game Saturday at 2 p m. In a prior scrimmage Chauncey Blue Devils beat the Big Red substitutes 14 to 7. Coach Harold Wise notes the second team players like Cross Marmichael and Merchant have shown strength and will compete for spots on the next of kin squads.

Athens High School Chauncey-Dover Chauncey ‘Blue Devils Big Red Cross Marmichael Merchant Chauncey Harold Wise Burroughs Woods Cooper Jones Huggins Burgess Carmichael North Border Norton Nelsonville Rice

May Get Speaker's Joe May Fill Center Field Berth

Sammy West, a promising youngster from the Southern league, may take Tris Speaker's center field position with Washington next year. The potential trade or roster move signals a major chance for the Capitals in the upcoming season.

Sammy West Southern League Tris Speaker Washington

Donahue Signs Six Year Contract With LSU Football

Mike Donahue has accepted a new six year contract to continue as LSU football coach. The agreement locks in his leadership through the 1982 season and outlines terms of his duties and compensation.

Mike Donahue Louisiana State

Swede Gebert Tops Marquette as West’s Best Back

Fine football chatter notes Swede Gebert a passing halfback for Marquette, praised as one of the best backs in the West this season.

Gebert Marquetty

School for Ministers at Middleport Growing in Interest

Middleport Nov. 11 The school for town and country ministers conducted at Heath M E church by Prof. E Tetreau of Ohio Wesleyan University is growing in interest. Attendees come from Athens Gallia Meigs and Perry counties with several enrolled. The class meets each Wednesday from 10 to 2 with activities and lectures. next session includes talks on parish maps parish economy and family role.

Middleport Heath M. E. Church E. Tetreau Department of Sociology Ohio Wesleyan University Athens Gallia Meigs Perry Mason Ohio State University W. GC. Jones Pomeroy Presbyterian Church Prof Tetreau

Crime Lecture at High School in Middleport

Dr Henry Black Hunt will lecture on Chords and Discords at the Masonic Temple next Wednesday. The talk explores the crime problem from environment and heredity views. Students physicians clergy and parents are urged to attend and eighth graders and high school pupils are asked to study The Jukes Family as background.

Middleport Henry Black Hunt Masonic Temple Jukes

High School Students Host Thanksgiving Concert for Piano

A concert by local high school students at Masonic Temple on Thanksgiving night aims to raise funds for a school piano. The event is part of a Lyceum course and will feature top local talent as a home and family night.

Lyceum Masonic Temple

New Members Joined by White Rose Lodge No 291

White Rose Lodge No 291 of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen auxiliary meets in New Port Middleport. After a business session the lodge will initiate eight women into the organization including Mrs. Irma Dillard Mrs. Iola Talbott Mrs. Anna Pullins Mrs. Genevieve Mees Mrs. Ruby Hysell Mrs. Faye Cheadie Mrs. Sylvia Leonard and Mrs. Florence Bush.

Middleport White Rose Lodge No Brotherhood of Rainery

Postmaster at Racine resigns after term ends

Pomeroy November 11. Garrett Circle’s term as Racine postmaster has expired. After much conjecture over a bitter contest due to party shifts, Circle resigned to Washington effective immediately. He notes a successful administration and will join the railway mail service.

Pomeroy Racine Garrett Circle Circle Washington

Attendance at Navy meeting noted by Postmistress group

Postmistress Florence Smith of this city along with Mrs. M. E. Rathburn and Mrs. Leo Beha of Rutland and Mrs. R. C. Windsor of Middleport left Thursday for a Navy meeting.

Former Meigs prosecutor leads Meigs fraud probe

Reports from Toledo state L Crary Davis former Meigs County prosecuting attorney is directing the investigation into alleged election frauds on election day acting in his role as assistant attorney general.

Pomeroy Toledo L. Crary Davis Meigs County Mr. Davis

Legion Auxiliary serves dinner for ex service men

The Feenay Bennett Post auxiliary will host a chicken dinner at 5 20 p m at the Allen hotel for the Legion boys this evening. All ex service men are invited. This annual affair honors Legion members in Middleport on November 11.

Middleport Feenay-Bennett Post American Legion Allen Hotel Legion

Loyal Sons and Daughters class hosts Bible study gathering

The Christian church group met at Esther Bowen’s home with 40 to 50 members present. Etta Gaskill teaches, refreshments, games, music, and contests were enjoyed. The Middleport High School Home Economics club held a tea for faculty and mothers of members. Friends visited Mrs. H F Scott to celebrate her birthday.

Loyal Sons and Daughters The Christian Church Esther Bowen Anna M. Burchett Middleport High School

Greyhounds Arrive On Battle Scene For Home-Coming Game

The Nelsonville Greyhounds arrive at the high school field ready to challenge Athens in today’s home-coming clash. Athens favored to win but outcome undecided until the final whistle amid light rain and a soggy field.

Greyhounds Nelsonville Greyhounds Athens High School Court Street Nelsonsville Nelsonville

Youngest Big Ten Player Bud Poorman Seen With Michigan

An 18 year old named Bud Poorman is described as the youngest member of a Big Ten football team and is associated with Michigan. The brief notes his youth and collegiate affiliation.

Bud” Poorman Big Ten Michiear

Fast Clean Fighting Headlines Marietta Boxing Show Verdict

The Marietta Armory boxing night featured Al Meyers of Detroit defeating Johnny Cobb of Grand Rapids after twelve fast rounds. Cobb pressed in with grit, bloodied Meyers’ ear and cheek, as Meyers countered with rapid body blows and sharp punches to win on points. Comedy bouts by Homer Mitchell and Glenn Sayer entertained as Paul Wanzo and Ted Meranda won earlier preliminaries.

Marietta Armory Arena al Meyers Detroit Johnny Cobb Grand Rapids Meyers Cobb Johnnie Johnny Homer Mitchell Vienna W. Va Glenn Sawyer Parkersburg Mitchell Paul Wanzo Pinky Benson McMechan Ww. Va Ted Meranda Jock McGee Windsor Canada McGee

May Head Golfers May Lead U S Golf Association

Rumor says Charles O. Preil of Memphis Tennessee may be chosen as head of the United States Golf Association at its upcoming meeting. The speculation centers on his prominence in the sport and leadership within the association.

Charles O. Preil Memphis, Tenn The U. S. Golf Association

Promoters Battle Over Boxing Dynasty Rumors

New York reports the annual promoters war as Jim Mullens travels east to sign Gene Tunney for next year while Humbert Fugazy proclaims a 150000 dollar guarantee for the champion. Floyd Fitzsimmons remains silent as the feud targets promoter Rickard, who offers little reaction.

New York Cauliflower Alley Jim Mullens Humber J. Fuegary Floyd Fitzsimmons Rickard Sumemer Tex Gene Tunney Humbert J. Fugazy Gene Richard

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