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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1928

Page

11

Upsets Abound In Ohio College Football Action

Ohio Wesleyan beat Syracuse 6 0 as part of a weekend of upsets across Ohio conferences. Heidelberg crushed Otterbein 38 6, Wittenberg defeated Denison 16 6, Ohio University routed Gioia 40 0, Bowling Green beat Detroit City College 20 0, Findlay upset Defiance 13 0, Dayton topped Cincinnati 25 6, Akron beat Baldwin Wallace 52 6, Rio Grande routed Antioch 59 0, John Carroll beat Lombard 18 6, Mount Union topped Ohio Northern 12 0, and Wooster drew Case 0 0.

Columbus Ohio Wesleyan Buckeye Athletic Association Heidelberg Ohio Bowling Green Northwest Ohio Western Reserve St. Xavier Otterbein Tiffin Capital University Hiram Michigan Syracuse Wesleyan Bowling Greens Detroit City College Findlay Defiance Wittenberg Denison Ohio University Gioia Marietta Dayton Cincinnati Bearcats Akron Baldwin Wallace Ohio Northern Mount Union Rio Grande Antioch John Carroll Lombard Jand Wooster Case

Yolande Metaxa Seeks Tennis Perfection By Helen Wills Style

Sixteen year old French prodigy Yolande Metaxa says she copies Helen Wills' playing style as closely as possible in pursuit of tennis perfection. She admires Wills' grip, footwork and court craft and aims to emulate her precise approach to the game.

France Yolande Metaxa Helen Helen Wills

Iowa Hawkeyes crush Ohio State in Big Ten clash

Iowa stifled Ohio State 14 to 7 as the Hawkeyes rose to top form behind Mayes McLain while Ohio State faced a weakened slate. Wisconsin and Minnesota also won while Illinois upset Butler as the conference painted a quiet week ahead with only a few league games remaining.

Columbus Ohio State Bucks Iowa Hawkeyes Iowa Michigan Wisconsin Hawks John W. Wilce Ohio State Buckeyes Ohioans Mayes McLain Chicago Badgers Maroons Minnesota Indiana Town Northwestern Wildcats Purdue Hanley Ohio Illinois Navy Baltimore Butler Bulldogs Michigan State

Florida Leads Grid Elevens in Unbeaten Run

Florida tops the unbeaten list with seven victories, no defeats or ties, and a 237 to 19 points margin. The ranking highlights Tennessee Carnegie Tech Boston College Iowa Nebraska Georgia Tech and others with perfect records while Ken Strong of New York University leads scorers with 118 points.

New York U.P Florida Piotiga Vcloes Tennessee Carnegie Tech Boston Coll Ioweikesvesos Nebraska Georgia Tech Ken Strong New York University

Football Facts: Leaders in Western Scoring and Defense

Iowa tops the Western in scoring with 140 points while Wisconsin trails with 186. Illinois leads in defense and Iowa’s Pape and Hovde tie for most touchdowns at eight. Barratt of Ohio is top in points scored after touchdowns, and Iowa shows 15 points after touchdown as a team.

Iowa Wisconsin Illinois Barratt Ohio Pape Hovde Minnesota Jarratt

Hovde and Pape Tie for Western Conference Honors

Minnesota quarterback Fred Hovde and Iowa star Oran Pape end tied for Western Conference scoring lead with 48 points each after Hovde’s two touchdowns against Indiana. Illinois’ Fritz Humbert sits third with 42 points, followed by Mayes McLain of Iowa and Cuisinier of Wisconsin tied for fourth with 37 points.

Fred Hovde Minnesota Indiana Oran Pape Iowa Fritz Humbert Illinois Mayes McLain Cuisinier Wisconsin

Milton Stock to Lead Dallas Texs Next Season

After years managing the Mobile Southern Association club, Milton Stock will oversee the Dallas Texs for the upcoming season. Stock's appointment marks a shift in leadership for the team as it prepares for the next campaign.

Mobile Southern Association Milton Stock Dallas Texs

Notre Dame trio lead North Carolina coaching staff

The North Carolina coaching team comprises three Notre Dame alumni: Chuck Collins Bill Cerney and Rex Enright guiding the Tar Heels.

North Carolina Notre Dame Chuck Collins Bill Cerney Rex Enright

Muldoon Tunney Trophy To Honor Ernie Schaaf

Ernie Schaaf, former Navy champion, serves as the model for the Muldoon Tunney trophy to be awarded to future heavyweight champions.

Ernie Schaaf Navy

Fans urge girls to form football team in Athens

In California a married woman broke her ankle playing with boys. In Athens readers report ongoing interest in a girls football team at the high school. Coach Wise faces questions about leadership and team plans as basketball eyed during the off season.

California Athens Big Red Coach Wise Pshaw Harold Ek. Wise Zanesville Marietta Ironton

Notre Dame Victory Marred by Deadly Station Accident

At South Bend after Notre Dame’s win over Army, a New York Central switch engine struck a baggage truck carrying 20 students. One student John Gleason 20 of Canadaigua N Y was killed. Paul Duncan 19 from La Salle Illinois, and two South Bend residents Madeline Van Hoke 30 and Marjorie Mason 22 suffered serious injuries.

South Bend Ind U.P Notre Dame Army New York Central John Gleason Canadaigua N. Y Paul Duncan la Salle Madeline van Hoke Marjorie Mason

Wisconsin tackle Milo Labratovich hailed as conference’s best

In the Day's Sport News the opinion is strong that Milo Labratovich of Wisconsin, who broke his leg in the Alabama game, is among the best tackles in the conference. Nine Indiana veterans including backs Bennett and Harrell will end their football careers this year.

Atlanta Georgia Tech Pat Barron Barron Brothers Tom Jones Vasity Barron Milo Labratovich Wisconsin Alabama Indiana Bennett Harrell

Dowler Dropped From Football Squad On Training Violation

Star athlete Tom Dowler was dropped from the football squad in early November for breaking training rules and placed on probation. Dowler stars in basketball baseball and football and faced disciplinary action affecting his football participation.

Tom Dowler

Nurmi Plans U.S. Trip Aiming for American Wife

Finnish track great Paavo Nurmi announces he is done with competition and will travel to America soon to pursue a wife from the United States. He says the trip will include business interests and hopes to find an American wife during the journey.

Paavo Nurmi America

Nebraska Missouri Gridiron Draws 32000 Fans

Attendance records fell as 32,000 spectators paid to watch the Nebraska Missouri football game, setting new highs for the Missouri Valley era.

Missouri Valley

Brothers at Georgetown with Mooney clan on squad

Jim Mooney is Georgetown regular fullback and his brothers Bill and Phil serve as substitutes for the team.

Georgetown Jim Mooney Bill Phil

Boston College to Face Fordham at Fenway Park

Boston College, unbeaten this season after beating Navy and Duke, meets Fordham before about 36,000 fans at Fenway Park. Clear, cold weather expected as BC defends its top record against a strong Fordham squad.

Boston U.P Boston College Fordham Fenway Park Navy Duke Boston Eleven

Fifteen Members of Var sky Squad at Florida This Year

Fifteen members of the varsity squad at Florida this year are from the sophomore class.

Varsky Florida

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