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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1927

Page

9

Bobcats Face Wesleyan Test For Final Standings

Ohio University’s Bobcats aim to beat Wesleyan to finish with a two wins one loss one tie record in 1927. Coaches note improved offense and the Wesleyan defense relies on Halliday Wade Glaney and Breese as key playmakers.

Buckeye Wesleyan Bishops Bobcats Ohio Cincinnati Methodist Halliday Wade Glaney Breese Ohip Montth Methodists

Contenders emerge for two boxing titles at MSG

Clyde Hull from Dallas and Hilario Martinez a fast Spaniard advance as title contenders for Joe Dundee. Bruce Jowers and Joe Glick earn potential shots while Glick defeats Jack Bernstein but lacks decisive impact. Hull scores a sensational one round win over Johnny Inhirisno, challenging Dundee, after previously defeating Pete Latzo to gain attention.

George Kirkley United Press Madison Square Garden New York Tex Kuckard Joe Dundee Mmy Mandell Clyde Hull Dallas Texas Hilario Martinez California Bruce Jowers Yonkers N. Y Fammy Vogel Harlem Joe Glick Brooklyn Jack Bernstein Upmer Glick Ted Morgan Bernstein Morgan Johnny Inhirisno Boston Hulk Pete Latzo Hull Latzo

Amateur Athletic Union Seeks Constitutional Amendments

J. T. Ma Mey, chairman of the Amateur Athletic Union, has sent 41 amendments to the union’s constitution by‑laws and general athletic rules to delegates attending the annual convention in Cincinnati next Monday and Tuesday.

New York J. T. Mamey The Amateur Athletic Union Uinion Cincinnati

Colt experts hail Hagen win as comeback for upper Walter

Colt experts regard Walter Hagen's victory in the recent pro tournament as a notable comeback for the upper Walter, noting his resilience and return to form amid tough competition.

Colt Walter Hagen Walter

Buckeyes Work on New Offense for Illinois Clash

In Columbus on November 15 coach Wilce and the Buckeyes staged a Monday workout to discard most season plays and perfect a new offense for the homecoming game against Illinois. The two hour drill focused on a new passing attack as Ohio State aims to outscore the Illini Saturday in the 1927 finale.

Columbus Wilce Buckeye Illinois

Big Red football practice shifted to basketball drills

Athens high school did not hold football practice on the first Monday of the season. Most players joined the first basketball workout of the year while dummy scrimmages and limbering up were planned. Coach Harold Wise expects a fast drill Wednesday before the Friday game with North High in Columbus.

Athens Harold Wise North High Columbus

St Xavier Musketeers Aim to Reach 4006 Season Scoring

Cincinnati November 15 St Xavier college musketeers began work today for the West Virginia Wesleyan game here Saturday in which they hope to score 36 points to raise their season total to 4006.

Cincinnati St. Xavier College Musketeers West Virginia Wesleyan

Dost and Mayer Hurt in Ohio State Game

Cincinnati November 15 Frank Dost guard and Al Mayer tackle hobble on crutches after the Ohio WA game with slight chance to play in the Thanksgiving day clash against Miami University.

Cincinnati Frank Dost al Mayer Ohio WA Miami University

Ohio Wesleyan Bruised After Light Navy Workout

Delaware Navy 15 team battered during yesterday’s session but completed only a light workout. The report notes Ohio Wesleyan endured a bruising session with the Navy squad, leaving players to recover after the practice.

Delaware Navy Ohio Wesleyan

Wittenberg Clinches Buckeye Title. Maurer, Harre Injured

Springfield report says Captain Vic Maurer suffered two broken ribs and Harre minor injuries in Witteberg's win over Ohio Wesleyan to clinch the Buckeye Athletic Association title. Wittenberg to host Toledo Friday.

Springfield Vic Maurer Harre Witteberg Ohio Wesleyan Buckeye Athletic Association Wittenberg Toledo

Marietta Coach Prepares Team for Muskingum Game

Marietta November 15 coach Hayes plans light work for his grid players before final season game with Muskingum on November 18 at Marietta field.

Marietta Hayes Muskingum Marietta Field

Odds Favor ONU in Denison Test After Strenuous Drill

Ohio Northern football players held a hard workout as they start a week of intense practice for the Denison game. Coach Meredith aims to fix gaps shown against Muskingum. Lookout for injured back Robert Campbell, with others reported in good shape.

Ada Ohio Northern Gridiron Denison Meredith Muskinguin Robert Campbell

Nut Cracker Gene Tunney Plans Three Fights Next Summer

Tunney announces three fights for next summer amid lighthearted talk of Santa Claus and a wiser generation. The column notes a witty remark about Bruce Caldwell's football disqualification at Brown and a quip about ongoing games.

Gene Tunney Santa Claus Bruce Caldwell Brown

Michigan Faces End of Season with Loss of 17 Players

Michigan will see 17 football players depart the squad at season's end. The outflow includes key contributors as the program undergoes roster changes and transitions into the next cycle.

Michigan

East Eleven Rest Up Ahead of Harvard Yale Game

Gridiron stalwarts in the East take a respite from practice after a grueling weekend that closed the 1927 season. Yale sits out, Harvard prepares for the annual clash, with injuries to Garvey Hoben and possible lineup changes. Army Navy also warm up for Saturday games as multiple teams eye Thanksgiving and intersectional showdowns.

New York Navy Bill Webster Johnny Hoben Yales Princeton Hoben Hall Cambridge Garvey Hammersley Webster Harvard Eli Tigers Army Ursinus Middies Loyola Nebraska Lincoln New York University Allegheny Holy Cross Boston University Fordham Georgetown

Major League Advisory Council Reorganizes Under Barnard

Chicago Nov 15 The major league advisory council reorganizes with E S Barnard in Johnson's seat and John K Heydler for the National League. A rule bars players from holding stock in one club after transferring to another in the same league, with exceptions by agreement. Hornsby’s Cardinal stock prompted earlier dispute. new rule awaits ratification in New York.

Chicago Major League Baseball Advisory Council K. M. Landis Ban Johnson E.S. Barnard Johnson John K. Heydler Rogers M Hornsby St. Louis Cardinals Judge Landis Hornsby New York Giants Frankie Frisch Sam Breadon St. Louis Advisory Council New York Ban

Cincinnati pitcher grades cotton in Fort Worth

Pete Donahue, a Cincinnati pitcher, grades cotton in Fort Worth Texas during the winter months.

Texas Pete Donahue Cincinnati Fort Worth Tex

Rhem Bell May Be Traded to Giants in May Rumor

A rumor cites the St. Louis club considering trading pitcher Flint Rhem and outfielder Lester Bell to the New York Giants in a May deal. The report does not confirm terms or official statements from clubs.

Rhem Bell St. Louis Flint Rhem Lester Bell New York Giants

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