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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1929

Page

7

Coach Peden's Bobcats Rest Three Days This Week

West dominates interregional college football as seven of ten intersectional games favor the West. Pitt defeats Ohio State 18 to 2 and Nebraska 12 to 7. Colgate tops Indiana 21 to 6. Yale loses to Georgia 15 to 0. Maryland ties Yale 18-13. NYU beats Georgia 27-19. Penn beats VPI 14-8. Harvard 14 20 Florida. Upcoming games include NYU vs Missouri at Yankee Stadium and Army vs Notre Dame in New York.

George Kirwnley United Press New York University of Pittsburgh Pitt Ohio State Nebraska Colgate Indiana Yale Georgia Maryland New York University Pennsylvania V. BP. 1 Harvard Florida Missouri Yankee Stadium Army Notre Dame Carnegie Tech Southern California Palo Alto Stanford

Southeast Standing Snapshot From November Games

Southeast standings show Logan 12 over Wellston with Gallipolis and Pomeroy at minor scores. November 9 games list Jackson 7 and New Boston 6.

Logan Wellston Gallipolis Pomeroy PWL Middleport Trenton Jackson E Nelsonville New Boston BOO Wellston

Rockne Returns to Work at Notre Dame Practice

Knute Rockne resumes active coaching duties at Notre Dame as the team trains intensely for the Southern California game in Chicago. He arrived by ambulance and watched practice from the gym, expressing dissatisfaction with Notre Dame’s showing against Drake last Saturday. Doctors have not yet confirmed if he can travel for the Chicago trip.

South Bend Ind U.P Knute Rockne Notre Dame Chicago

Women golfers shine in British championship history

The record notes that single women have dominated British women's golf championships since Mrs. Kennion captured the title at Burnham in 1906.

Canadian orphanage fields world’s only parentless football squad

A Canadian orphanage has built a crack football team and claims it houses the world’s only parentless squad. The group trains vigorously, showcasing skills that draw attention to their unique status and determination.

Kearns Seeks Light Heavyweight Title Bout for Walker

Mickey Walker is urged by promoter Jack Kearns to defend his light heavyweight crown against a top contender. Kearns says the fight must occur at any price to secure a worthy challenger and title clash.

Loughran Vacates Opens Route for Walker Title Push

Chicago report says Jack Kearns moves Mickey Walker into light heavyweight contention after Loughran left the 175 pound class. Walker, current middleweight champ, aims for the light heavy crown by courting top contenders with Nate Lewis arranging bouts and possible Braddock or Rosenbloom clashes as next steps.

Bere Dpermery United Press Chicago U.P Jack Kearns Mickey Walker Tommy Loughran Jack Loughran Kearns Nate Lewis Walker Mickey Ace Hodkins Lewis Nate Jimmy Braddock Maxie Rosenbloom K Braddock Rosenbloom Jimmy Middlewest Tuffy Griffith Braddock

Columbus to Host 1931 Ryder Cup Matches

Columbus will host the Ryder cup golf matches in 1931 at Scioto Country Club after the National Professional Golf Association awarded the event. Ten players from the United States and Great Britain compete across 15 matches including 19 singles and five doubles. date expected in June.

Columbus U.P Scioto Country Club National Professional Golf Association Atlanta George Sargent United States Great Britain

Sewanee Captain Craven Stands Tall For Tigers

Captain William Craven of Sewanee stands six feet one inch and 154 pounds. The University of the South leader, craftsman on the court, grew up on campus and is the son of a university instructor. The Southern Conference praises his smart wing play and tough guarding.

Sewanee Tigers University of the South William Craven Sewanee Craven

Crafty Cam Henderson Heads Davis and Jelkins Team

Coach Crafty Cam Henderson leads the Davis and Jelkins Wonder football program and serves as head coach for all other sports at D. and E. with no assistants on staff.

Cam” Henderson Davis and Jelkins Wonder

Philadelphia High Schools Begin Paying Football Coaches

Philadelphia high schools will pay football coaches this fall marking the first time instructors receive salaries instead of unpaid stipends. The move signals a shift in how coaching staff are compensated across the district.

Philadelphia

Cattle Tuberculosis Testing Meetings Announced

Reading Pike Bearfield and Harrison Townships join Perry County drive as County Agent EK I Townsend hosts sessions to explain bovine tuberculosis testing methods for cattle. Most townships expected to participate in the program.

New Lexington Reading Pike Bearfield Harrison Townships EK. I. Townsend Perry County

Wisconsin QB Rehr Works Out for Season Finale at Minnesota

Madison November 13 Sam Rehr the University of Wisconsin quarterback worked out with the squad for a second time since his injury in the Iowa game on October 26. He is believed to be in condition for the season-ending contest at Minnesota on November 25. Northwestern coach Dick Hanley faces a tough week keeping players focused after practice reveals Indiana plays. A victory over Indiana Saturday would keep the Wildcats in title contention.

Madison Wis U.R Sam Rehr University of Wisconsin Iowa Minneapolia Evanston Dick Hanley Northwestern Indiana Wildcats Peden Ohio University Bobs Denleon Marietta College Marietta Little Capital of

Purdue Boller juinkers prep for decisive game with Town

Purdue's Bollerjuinkers, undefeated, faced a muddy scrimmage under Coach Jimmy Phelan as defense became the focus in this week's practice ahead of the likely season finale against Town on Saturday in Lafayette.

Lapayette Ind U.P Purdue Bollerjuinkers Town Jimmy Phelan

Iowa City Scrimmage Prep for Saturday Clash

The Iowa football team planned its only scrimmage of the week in preparation for Saturday's clash. Details remain limited as the squad reviews formations and readiness ahead of the game.

Iowa City Iowa

Hawkeyes Practice With Injuries and New Backfield Tryouts

Unbeaten Turtie eleven. Hawkeye players Roberts Myers Hagerty Thomas and Mastresany wore uniforms in Urbana. Frosty Deters Budd Tham sidelined as Coach Bob Anuppke tests backfield combos for Chicago game. Peters and Timnin may join. Milia Evans Root and Humbert formed first-team backfield in yesterday’s session.

Turtie Hawkeye Cripples Roberts Myers Hagerty Thomas Mastresany

Minnesota Gophers brace for Michigan clash with injury doubts

Minnesota star Brooko Nagurshi may shift from line to tackle to replace Mutlen against Michigan this Saturday. Abuiy practiced yesterday as a sign of loyalty but likely cannot play before the Wisconsin game on November 23.

Brooko Nagurshi Minnesota Mutlen Gophers Michigan Abuiy Wisconsin

Plains Scrimmages With University Men

Coaches Babson and Hooker run the Plains through a hard scrimmage against 11 university men ahead of the Chauncey Mundfly game. Rockford's Babson tests scoring combos while seeking a kicker and a passer as Moore is lost to the squad.

Babson Hooker Plains Boys Chauncey Mundfly Rockford Moore

Ashland College Night Game vs Findlay

Ashland College hosted Findlay in a night game where Ashland led 63 to 7 and dominated, with Navy Novotny of Cleveland earning an agorahing honor and 67 season points. The Buckeye players ranking placed Ashland third in scoring as Novotny scored four touchdowns including a 64 yard run. Ashland's final game of the season will be Friday night against Adrian College of Michigan here.

Ashland Findlay Navy Novotny Cleveland Buckeye Novotny Wektng Adrian College of Mithiain

Final Day of Twenty Second Brevela Race

McNintonra and Belloni led their team to victory on the final day of the twenty second Brevela Race in Texan. They defeated three rival teams who had chased the lead since Monday in a furious concluding clash.

Caicago Navy McNintonra Belloni Texan

Gophers Offer Special Admission Rates for High School Players

The University of Minnesota extends special admission rates to high school football players who wish to attend the Gophers home football contest.

University of Minnesota Gophers

Bobcats Get Brief Rest Before Marietta Challenge

Ohio University Bobcats, resting four of five days, resume practice as they prepare for Marietta College in Marietta. The team aims for an eighth straight win and to remain undefeated as they host Wittenberg after facing Muskingum and Denison.

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