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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1933

Page

7

Bobcats Brace for Bearcats as Weather Disrupts Practice

Ohio University prepares for the Cincinnati game amid snow and freezing winds. Coach Don Peden’s defense scrimmage lasted an hour as Cincinnati’s two shift offense and double wingback elements present a tough test. Injuries and lineup changes include DeStefano at guard and Mazzei at tackle, with Snyder and Fehn nursing minor hurts.

Ohio University Bobcats Cincinnati Don Peden Bearcat Peden Notting and Yeager Merle Williams Bobcat Bob Snyder Matty Fehn Bill Schmidt Kim Boyer Emerson Ward Boyer Ward George DeStefano Walt Priode Jim Mazzei Bil Snyder DeStefano Mazzei

Fiteh Team's Exhibition Sparks Uneasy Outcome

Reportedly chaotic game at the Violet Building draws fifty enthusiasts as Evan Haddox shines briefly while Claude wn signs up for the team. Mentions of a France era event and a stray poker night echo through the fragmented account.

Sasse Confronts Sarge Over Rank and RuhHus

The scene shows Sasse challenging the sarge over a shoulder leaf and rank. The sergeant objects promising to remove Sasse from his Sam Browne belt if no leaf is worn. Basse drops rank to fight, and Sasse wins in under three rounds, leaving the sarge injured and tangled in the aftermath.

Sasse Basse

Jacobs Proposed as Sullivan Award Candidate

Henry McLemore argues Helen Hull Jacobs should win the Sullivan Memorial Award, praising her tennis title and grace under pressure, her Wightman Cup dominance, and character, while noting current male and female contenders and the award’s historical male recipients.

Helen Jacobs McLemore New York U.R James E. Sullivan Bill Bonthron Cunningham Kansas Bonthron Princeton Helen Hull Jacobs Miss Jacobs Moody Sullivan

Strong Husker Eleven Meets Pitt Saturday

Nebraska comes east for its climactic game against the Pittsburgh Panthers with a 7-0-0 mark. Coach Dana X. Bible touts balance in kicking passing and running. George Sauer anchors the offense as Nebraska eyes a possible Rose Bowl bid if Pitt falls and Iowa awaits.

Pitt George Kirkle Chicago U.R Nebraska Cornhuskers Pitt Panthers Pittsburgh Dana X. Bible Nebraska Cornhuskers Bible Corn Belt Texas Iowa State Kansas State Oklahoma Missouri Kansas George Sauer Northwestern Lauer Iowa

Ross Favored In Chicago Title Bout With Fuller

Barney Ross of Chicago, lightweight and junior welterweight champion, was a 3 to 1 favorite to beat Sammy Fuller of Boston in a junior welterweight title bout at the Chicago Stadium Friday night. Ross would weigh in over 138 pounds, so the lightweight title would not be at stake.

Chicago U.R Barney Ross Sammy Fuller Boston Chicago Stadium Ross

College grid notes from around the Big Ten this week

Iowa’s Dick Crayne returns to uniform and may play against Purdue while Bernie Page remains sidelined with a twisted knee. Michigan worries about outdoor work due to cold, Notre Dame names Tom Roach captain for Northwestern clash, Purdue at full strength after Notre Dame, Wisconsin drills for Ohio State, Illinois warned against overconfidence, Northwestern may start Chilly Sutton at fullback after Duvall injury.

Iowa City Dick Crayne Iowa Purdue Michigan Bernie Page South Bend Ind Tom Roach Notre Dame Northwestern

Sutherland’s Rose Bowl Picks Point to Nebraska or Duke

Eastern analysts see Nebraska and Duke as top Rose Bowl contenders with Army, Princeton, and Georgia also able to join the field. Bible’s Nebraska relies on Sauer and Masterson while Wade’s Duke leans on a strong bowl history. Army and Princeton face questions over accepting a Pasadena bid as autumn games unfold.

Pittsburgh Cornhuskers Nebraska Blue Devils Duke East Rocky Mountains Army Princeton Atlantic Seaboard Georgia Middle West Alabama Pasadena Fritz Crisler Nassau Notre Dame Son Chauncey

Bearcats Favored In Buckeye Conference Clash

Ohio University and Cincinnati meet in a top Buckeye Conference game at Nippert Stadium Saturday with both teams unbeaten in league play. Cincinnati seeks revenge after a scoreless tie with Ohio and aims to extend its mid November title bid.

Columbus U.8 Marshall College Ohio University Ohioans University of Cincinnati Buckeye Cincinnati Bearcats Ohio Nippert Stadium Kentucky Morris-Harvey Franklin Transylvania Athens Ohio Bobcats Ohio Wesleyan Miami Heidelberg Oxford Marshall Delaware Wittenberg

Webfoots Hope to Leverage Iron Mike vs Trojans

Oregon’s Mike Mikulak, a 200-pound senior dubbed Iron Mike, headlines the Webfoots for the clash with Southern California. The battle with Trojan star Homer Griffith could decide the PCC All American fullback nomination as Mikulak’s power drive and stout defense anchor Oregon’s push toward victory.

Los Angeles Trojan Oregon California Mike Mikulak Homer Griffith Pacific Coast Conference Jimmy Phelan University of Washington Huskies Northwest University of Idaho U. C. L. A. Bruins

Phillies Trade Wilson for Cardinals Veteran Catcher

Virgil Davis and Eddie Delker are traded from Philadelphia to St. Louis for Jimmie Wilson and cash. Wilson is described as a top catcher, returning to the majors after a season with the Phillies.

Philadelphia Virgil Davis Eddie Delker Phillies St. Louis Cardinals Jimmie Wilson Wilson

High Moguls Of Diamond Meet Today In Galveston

The National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues holds its annual meeting in Galveston with over 500 delegates attending. President William G. Bramham of Durham, N. C., is slated for re election as he opens the sessions with his annual address.

National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues Ham Durham N. C

Red Birds plan Florida training site for next season

Columbus Red Birds president G M Trautman said the club would train in an Florida city yet to be chosen next season. He is finalizing the schedule and negotiating several player deals to be announced later while attending the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues sessions in Galveston.

Galveston Tex G. M. Trautman Columbus Red Birds Florida Trautman National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues

Baseball Meetings Signal Deals and Debates Across Leagues

Delegates met in sessions of the general association along with western and international leagues. Branch Rickey of the St. Louis Cardinals was expected to announce plans involving Cardinals and Phillies players. The Texas League ended the chain store baseball controversy, and Dallas fell short of adopting the American Association rule barring post May 15 player acquisitions from owner clubs.

General Association Branch Rickey St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Philadelphia Dallas

Miller Dominates Feldman as Title Shot Looms

Fred Miller of Cincinnati, world featherweight claimant, defeated Lew Feldman of Brooklyn in a non title 10 round bout at Bridgewood Grove, edging closer to a title match with Kid Chocolate. Miller pressed the attack, scoring with a sharp left hook and showing superior speed and ringcraft. In the semi final, Wesley Ramey beat Young Billy Hogan in six rounds at weights of 135 and 145 pounds respectively.

New York U.P Freddie Miller Cincinnati National Boxing Association Kid Chocolate Lew Feldman Brooklyn Bridgewood Grove Miller Chocolate Feldman Brooklyn Mauler Wesley Ramey Grand Rapids Mich Billy Hogan Piermont N. Y Ramey Hogan

Departure from St Louis Traced to Frisch Friction

The report cites a rift between the departed figure and Cards manager Frankie Frisch, suggesting discord contributed to the departure amid a tense club dynamic.

St. Louie Frankie Frisch

Bulldogs face Marietta with muddy field and fast Tigers

Athens High School prepares for Marietta game amid heavy rain and a muddy practice field. Whipple and Sperm er need gifts of hard turf and clean shoes to unleash punts as Marietta’s Tigers boast a stingy defense allowing few scores. The Bulldogs must improve for Friday after narrow showings against St. Marys and Zanesville, while McKinsey urges a stronger lineup to match the visitors.

Athens St. Mary's Marietta Spermer Marietta Tigers Martins Ferry Tiger Moore Janesville McKinsey Prifay Zanesville Bt Mary's Gallipolia

Roundup of bouts and draws across cities

In San Francisco Jim Brown threw Ivan Managanoff of Russia. In Kansas City Jack Vincent drew Joe Cox Homer Wright and Henry Graver. Vie Mun defeated Bob Jessen, Don McIntyre, and Bobby Burns. In New York Ray Steele threw Paul Boesch and Dick Daviscourt drew Jack Humberto. Theodore Moreli defeated Joe Stecher. Gino Garibaldi beat George Zaharias. Fred Grubmeier threw Little Beaver.

San Francisco Jim Browning Ivan Managanoff Russia Kansas City Kan Jack Vincent Little Rock Ark Drew Joe Cox Homer Wright Henry Graver Germany Vie Mun Houston Bob Jessen Omaha Don McIntyre Bobby Burns Denver New York Ray Steele California Paul Boesch Brooklyn Dick Daviscourt Jack Humberto Mexico

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