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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1931
Page
11
The piece discusses which teams Northwestern Georgia Tulane or western could face USC in the Rose Bowl if Notre Dame keeps a post season ban. It notes Notre Dame hosts the Trojans on November 21 and that Tulane appears the likeliest opponent for the coast game.
East's schedule features top clashes as Georgia visits Tulane for potential national notes while New York University faces Fordham at Yankee Stadium before 70,000 fans. Harvard plays Holy Cross in Cambridge as Syracuse hosts Colgate. Navy Notre Dame clash in Baltimore and Army at Pittsburgh loom, with Georgia Tech at Penn awaiting a tough result.
A historical note explains illegal use of hands and arms in football: penalties include a 15 yard loss for the offense and five yards against the defense. It details prohibitions on grasping, holding, or impeding a ball carrier, and stresses team liability for onfield conduct.
Henry McLemore previews the start of the NHL season, praising the sport’s speed and roughness while noting a rule change about puck handling in front of the net. He humorously invites readers to fill a mailer with cash for more explanations.
A rule note describes how players may contact opponents when the ball is loose. It explains that during a loose ball could be tackled or pushed aside using hands or arms to reach or gain access to the ball.
WCW reports Coach McKinley prepared the Bulldogs for Friday’s game with the undefeated Gallipolis eleven. Key injuries aside, Gallipolis’s strong line and Hampbrick’s power lead a formidable backfield. The Blue Devils beat Nelsonville Logan Wellston and Middleport, with only a 7-0 margin over Pomeroy.
Miami's all-Ohio halfback Wilbur Cartwright of Miamisburg, known for crucial Buckeye performances, nears graduation in June after a brilliant collegiate career.
Morris Harvey and West Liberty meet in Barboursville for a charity game with proceeds after the West Liberty guarantee going to the Huntington Community Chest, per Morris Harvey athletic director Bob Nilan.
Midwest editors spark debate on whether Notre Dame and Northwestern could outplay Green Bay and other pros. Article cites Notre Dame blocking, Rentner passing, Northwestern punt game, and pro missteps in Bears Packers clash as evidence college play rivals or exceeds pro play in speed, deception, and timing.
In Los Angeles on November 12 the UCLA Bruins defeated St Marys 12 to 0. Leonard Wellendorf and Dick Mühlaupt led a stout defense, intercepting three passes and spurring fumbles, while St Marys managed only five completions in 22 attempts for 78 yards.
Portsmouth Spartans win ninth National League game, defeating Stapleton 14 to 12 on November 12. Alford and McKalip scored touchdowns, Christensen earned a safety by blocking a Stapleton kick behind the goal line.
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