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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1925

Page

2

Dartmouth Triumph Highlights Unbeaten Run Amid College Crowns

Dartmouth claims national honors with a 33 to 7 win, outrushed but dominant over opponents as Alabama, Colgate, Tulane, and Missouri emerge as top contenders. Other notable results include Michigan, Notre Dame, Princeton, and Army shifting title prospects amid late season races and upsets.

Alabama Florida Harvard Brown Cornell Chicago Dartmouth University of Washington California Nebraska Missouri Colgate Tulane Oklahoma Syracuse Sewanee Michigan Lafayette Minnesota Notre Dame Princeton Pittsburgh Southern California Stanford West Virginia Wisconsin Georgetown

Blocked Kicks Feature This Year

The 1925 football season shows many blocked kicks and a rise in safeties and touchdowns. Coaches note emphasis on offense affecting defense, improved ball handling from early training, sharper passers and receivers using baseball style throws, and stricter clipping rules reducing fouls.

Myron Witham University of Colorado Consolidated Press Wright The Messenger Culder Colo

Huffman Demave Bout Promises East Coast Showdown

Eddie Huffman faces the rugged Jack Demave in a high profile light heavy challenge marking Huffman’s first eastern test. Demave’s punching power and KO of Bob Lawson boost expectations as the bout could shift the division’s scene with Stribling sidelined.

Consolidated Press York Eddie Huffman Jack Demave Muffman Demave Bob Lawson Huffman Demare

Waiver System May Be Modified

Major Leagues may revoke waiver abuses at a December New York meeting. Proposals aim to curb transfers after consecutive options and prevent players from being tied to one club. Officials say waivers are misused to move players to other leagues for deals.

John B. Foster Consolidated Press York New York Plac

Harvard Defeat Sparks Weekend Sports Banter

The column ridicules sports figures and colleges musing on football and wrestling futures. It mocks Harvard and Cornell’s recent results while noting Danes and nobility rumors and Tex Rickard’s fatigue with boxing.

Red Grange Faces Off Against Ohio State In Final Appearance

The piece notes Red Grange's passive fighting face hides a fierce edge once in action. On Saturday, November 21, Grange will wear his football tags for the last time as Illinois hosts Ohio State on a hoped dry field.

Grange Illinois Ohio State

Fried rabbit recipe shared by Morris Ackerman Ike

The author suggests a traditional method for cooking fried rabbit. To begin, cut the rabbit into pieces and parboil in water with two tablespoons of cider vinegar until tender. Let cool, then salt and pepper each piece, roll in flour, and fry in lard until brown on all sides.

Morris Ackerman Ike

Lane Dartmouth Leads Eastern Scorers With 108 Points

Lane of Dartmouth tops the Eastern scoring race with 108 points from 18 touchdowns, though some stats credit him with 19 TDs. Tryon of Colgate also has 108 points from 14 touchdowns plus 19 after touchdown. Other leaders include Borrelli Muhlenberg Oberlander Dartmouth Graham Fordham Woerner Fordham Carr Syracuse Tully Dartmouth Briente NYU Kirkleski Lafayette Mohardt Amherst Fordham Wallis Holy Cross.

New York Chicago Lane Dartmouth Tryon Colgate Astern Borelli Muhrenburg Oberlander Graham Fordham Woerner Carr Syracuse Tully Briente Kirkleski La‘Fayette Mohardt Amherst Wallis Holy ‘Cross

Famous Ice Men Commander Peary Red Bobby Geeye Oeil

Readable fragments recall figures associated with polar exploration and icy expeditions. The text hints at Peary and other explorers nicknamed ice men, with unclear full identities and roles.

Famous ICE Men Commander Peary Red Bobby Geeye Oeil

British NY Boxing Officials Suspended Over Result

An indefinite suspension was imposed on Andy Griffin veteran referee and Al Commadhlco licensed judge for their handling of a recent bout. Ringside opinion favored Lucien Vinez over Charlie Rosenour in a European lightweight title clash, with Vines seen as the likely winner. Elephants continue to grow until 40 years old.

New York Andy Griffin al Commadhlco Charlie Rosenour Lucien Vinez Vines

Cowboy Kutsch Still Leads in Western Conference Football Scoring

Chicago Nov 16 Cowboy Nick Kutsch lown halfback leads Western Conference scoring with 45 points. Benny Friedman of Michigan trails by two points, Almaquist of Minnesota leads in touchdowns with seven. Oosterbaan and Kutsch tied for fourth in total points, lack Kutsch’s goal kicking versatility.

Nickutsch Lown Benny Friedman Michigan Almaquust Minnesota Markane Vilinet Colsan Oogterbaan Mica Kutsch Almaquist Oosterbaan Pepplan Wilcox Purdue Salmi Indiana Urrell Harmon Wisconsin Britton Illinois Lowa Dke Friedman Grange Illinoia Oesting Erkobrad Molenda Gregory Adrews Wiscon

Grange May Sign Pro After Illini Buckeye Clash

Ohio State prepares to host Illinois in the 14th meeting of Grange’s college career as the Red Grange era nears its end. The entering onward clash in Columbus draws 70,000 fans and top scribes to witness a possible final college chapter and Grange’s potential NFL signing with the Giants or Frankford.

Jack Cemnar I N. S Columbus America Ohio State Red” Grange Moleskins Illini Ohio State Illinois Wheaton Red Grange Illinois Phantom New York Giants Philadelphia Frankfords

Comparative score means little this season as Evans sees it

Sports columnist Billy Evans argues that comparative football scores mislead this season. He cites Tulane Northwestern Michigan and Nebraska to show upset-filled results and warns against overvaluing past performances or schedules in judging teams.

Evans Billy Evans Siwash Dartmouth Tulane Northwestern Michigan Yost Nebraska Illinois Washington Stanford Drake Beary

Professional Football League Discussed with Postseason Series

Joseph Carr outlined a plan for an eastern based professional football league with a post season title game between eastern and western winners. Cities considered for franchises include Brooklyn Newark Atlantic City Washington Boston and Hartford with New York Buffalo and Rochester already represented. The Red Grange prospect is expected to boost public interest in professional football.

New York Joseph Carr Columbus Ohio Brooklyn Newark Atlantic City Washington Boston Hartford Buffalo Rochester Red Grange

Rival Pro Football Scores From Columbus to New York

It lists multiple pro game results with teams such as Grocers, Pirates, Maroons, Clothiers, Athletics, Bull Dogs, Giants, Bears, Cardinals, Packers, and others across Columbus Cleveland Pittsburgh and more. Notable scores include Giants 13 Providence 12 and Bears 14 Detroit 0 while Green Bay edged Dayton 7 to 0 and Rock Island defeated Kansas City 35 to 12.

Davis J. Walsh New York Dartmouth Marvard Yale Princeton Columbus Chicago Bears Detroit Chicago Cardinals Buffalo Green Bay Dayton Pittsville Rochester Akron Canton Rock Island Kansas City Massilion Maroons Struthers

Middleport Wins Tight Gallipolis Tilt 14 to 13

Middleport beat Gallipolis 14 to 13 in a closely contested game on Saturday. A large crowd from Pomeroy and Middleport traveled to Gallipolis to watch the regional rivalry unfold.

Middleport Gallipolis Pomeroy

Grange May Turn Pro in Football Says Columbus Manager

Columbus Tigers manager Jerry Corcoran sees Red Grange joining a pro football team for two or three years to learn the game against top players. He cites the Giants as offering the best interference and notes many famed coaches got their start in professional circles.

Grange Columbus Red Grange Jerry Corcoran Columbus Tigers Corcoran New York Giants Knute Rockne Massilon Dr. Spears Minnesota Canton Gus Tebell North Carolina

Aged resident Jacob Hobstetter dies in Pomeroy at 80

Jacob Hobstetter age 80 lifelong resident of the Nease settlement died at his home Saturday afternoon after a paralytic stroke three weeks earlier. He leaves a widow and nine children including Mrs. Claude Nease East Liverpool Lenora Hobstetter Cincinnati Mrs Dale Lee Racine Mrs Christian Gleasenkamp Charlestown Mrs Charles Price Mrs Val Strauss and George Hobstetter Pomeroy and Jack and Charles Hobstetter Dayton. Funeral services Tuesday at 11 a m at the residence Rev George Moenkhaus officiating. Burial Pine Grove cemetery by Ewing.

Pomeroy Jacob Hobstetter Nease Settlement Claude Nease East Liverpool Lenora Hobstetter Cincinnati Dale Lee Racine Christian Gleasenkamp Charlestown Charles Price Val Strauss George Hobstetter Jack Charles Hobstetter Dayton George Moenkhaus Pine Grove Cemetery Ewing

Lewis Gerber Taken by Death in Middleport

Captain Lewis Gerber, 66, died at his Lincoln street home after a five month illness from typhoid fever. A World War veteran and eight year local postmaster under Wilson, he was esteemed by locals. He leaves a widow and one grandson. funeral services will be held with veteran pallbearers, burial at Gravel Hill Cemetery in Cheshire.

Middleport Lewis Gerber Lincoln Street Gerber Wilson Gravel Hill Cemetery Cheshire

Middleport Mention and Family Health Notes

Mrs John Powell visited her husband in Charleston Sunday. Vivian Smith, ill with scarlet fever at her home on Rutland Street, is much improved. The other children of the family are unchanged.

Middleport John Powell Charleston Vivian Smith Rutland Sreet

Hocking Valley to Seek Train Cut Between Pomeroy and Columbus

Ray Pierce of the Hocking Valley railway announced plans to apply to the Public Utilities Commission for cancelling one of its daily passenger trains between Pomeroy and Columbus. Officials cite declining ridership due to bus travel and autos, proposing a morning service while dropping the 3:30 pm run.

Pomeroy Ray Pierce Wayman Hocking Valley Railway Public Utilities Commission Hocking Valley Railroad Columbus Pierce Kiwanians Pomeroy Council

Nancy Lee Faces Court Over Coat Theft Charge

Nancy Lee of Pityme appeared before Justice M. L. French in Pomeroy charged with stealing a coat from Mrs. Clara Burgess. She pleaded not guilty and was released on bond. trial set for Wednesday. Nancy says she wore the coat to stay warm during a visit and did not mean to keep it.

Pomeroy Nancy Lee Pityme Clara Burgess M. L. French Nancy Burgess

Miners Bring Suit for Wages at Pomeroy

Twenty five employees of the Syracuse coal mines of the Brocalsa chemical company sue in Justice M L French's court for about a month's wages. Each man claims roughly 80 dollars. E H Holmes, manager of the chemical company, is said to plan contesting the claims.

Pomeroy Syracuse Brocalsa Chemical Company

Safety Officials Gather For Mine Safety Conference

A conference of deputy mine safety inspectors met at the Hotel Remington in Pomeroy on November 16. Attendees included Noah Andrews Logan P C Moore Isiah Vaughn Thomas Richards Elmerle Roseville Walter Smith D C Jones Coalton Andy Ginan and Val Brown. Safety methods were demonstrated to the deputies.

Pomeroy Remeington Noah Andrews Logan P. C. Moore Columbus Isiah Vaughn Nelsonville Thomas Richards Shawnee Elmerle Roseville Walter Smith Bule D. C. Jones Coalton Andy Ginan Jackson Val Brown

Pomeroy Bend Briefs Highlight Weekend Visits

William Rees, an Ohio university student, spent the weekend with his mother Katharine Rees. Frank Zeiher returned to Columbus after a weekend visit with his parents in Syracuse. Leland Peoples and daughter Vivian of Columbus spent the weekend here. Mrs. Frank Hinkle traveled to Youngstown en route to New York. Mrs. Hinky was summoned by the death of her sister, Mrs. Jesse Weed Ford, last week. Mr. Ford accompanied her to Youngstown. Ed Durst went to Columbus Friday for medical treatment.

Pomeroy Bend William Rees Ohio University Katharine Rees Frank Zeiher Columbus Henry Zeiher Syracuse Leland Peoples Vivian Frank Hinkle Yungstown New York Hinky Jesse Weed Ford Mr. Ford Youngstown Ed Durst

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