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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1928
Page
11
Muskingum visits Columbus to face Ohio State in a bid for a bold upset. The Muskies, led by William Lange, seek a lower score than usual against the Scarlet and Gray in a series dating to 1899, with Ohio State holding a long wartime advantage.
Joey Medill of Chicago defeated Billy Wallace of Cleveland in ten rounds. The win puts Medill in line for a potential next match with lightweight champion Sammy Mandell. In the semi windup Ernie Peters stopped Dencio in seven rounds, while Jack Monroe and Dave Thornton drew in six rounds at heavyweight.
George Courtney Oklahoma middleweight scheduled to face Syracuse light heavyweight Paul Swiderski in a 10 round match at the new Manhattan Casino tonight. It marks Courtney first appearance against a light heavyweight.
Ohio University prepares for the 1928 basketball season with a pre practice chalk-talk tonight in the Men's Gymnasium led by coach Butch Grover. The session aims to identify eligible players as the team plans to begin earnest work after Thanksgiving vacation.
Irish at home in South Bend expect the largest crowd in history for a Notre Dame versus Carnegie Tech game Saturday with about 35 000 seats sold. Ideal weather yesterday allowed Knute Rockne to brief the regulars despite planned rest.
University of Southern California officials intend to form a varsity rowing crew within a few years to compete annually against Washington and California and to participate in the Poughkeepsie regatta, signaling a major addition to its athletics program.
Detroit officials believe their right handed pitcher Sam Gibson will never become a star in the American League and may be released soon.
Ohio University prepares for a decisive clash with Wesleyan in Delaware next Saturday. The Bobcats focus on power drills and hard-hitting play after high aims against Michigan and Syracuse.
Ohio Wesleyan defends its unbeaten run with the feared Iron Chain Line as it hosts Ohio University at Edwards Field in a key Buckeye Conference clash. A Bishops win preserves the state clean status while Ohio seeks a title-chasing upset against the national defensive standout.
Illinois coach Zuppke says the Illini look better as they wrap practice in Champaign before the Chicago game. Quarterback Dwight Stuessy returns to the starting role after injury. The squad posted total yards and passing gains totaling 81 369, advancing as a team.
Princeton coach Bill Roper announced only a dummy scrimmage to end the season to avoid risking regulars. Backfield candidates Wittmer Miles and Norman are likely starters against Yale on Saturday. Columbia grids strongest eleven to face Penn at Franklin Field in Philadelphia.
New York University coach Chick Meehan plans one more scrimmage before meeting Missouri at Yankee Stadium on Saturday. Oberlin coach Paul Macachron reports no injuries after a grueling game with Miami as Oberlin eyes a Saturday test against Western Reserve. Western Reserve in Cleveland girds for Oberlin in a key Ohio Conference matchup amid praise for its rising eleven. Wesleyan coach Gauthier keeps workouts light, aiming to peak for Ohio University and an undefeated Wittenberg in the Buckeye Conference title race.
Ohio State trims first stringers and holds secret practice ahead of season finale with Illinois. Saturday they play Muskingum College and expect few first team players to start.
Heidelberg leads the Ohio Conference with no losses. only Hiram stands on the schedule, and Tiffin expects to stay unbeaten after a game next Saturday.
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