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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1927

Page

9

Gauthier Seeks Final Push for Wesleyan in Ohio Game

Ohio Wesleyan coach George Gauthier urges his Bishops to avoid a letdown for the season finale at Athens against Ohio University. Wesleyan, coming off a 9 7 loss to Wittenberg and a 6 6 tie with Orange, faces a jinxed Bobcats squad led by star tailback McKinley in a crucial Buckeye Athletic Association tilt.

Delaware Navy Wittenberg Ohio State Gauthier Ohio Wesleyan Bobcats Methodist Buckeye Athletic Association McKinley

Understanding Blamed For Troubles Among Students

Shigeru Fukuda of Japanese parentage spoke at Ohio University about National Prayer Week. He argued misunderstanding causes most cross race friction and urged broader contact between foreign and American students on campus. He noted some Japanese students are dissatisfied with U S college life due to limited interactions.

Shigeru Fukuda Ohio University Fine Arts Hall Fukuda Hawaii United States

Ada M. Shriver Funeral Services Tomorrow

Funeral services are set for Ada M. Shriver, a renowned portrait painter, who died yesterday at her Dayton home from bronchial pneumonia.

Dayton Ada M. Shriver

Johnson Seeks Washington Manager Job After Nationals Exit

Walker Johnson leaves the Nationals after 20 years and hoped to finish his career with Washington. He favored managing the local club, but Clark Griffith did not need a new manager as Stanley Harris has a year left on his contract. Johnson's future as a manager remains uncertain amid concerns over his potential handling of players.

Washington Walker Johnson Nationals Johnson Clark Griffith Stanley Harris Walter

Pitt Becomes Early Pick For Rose Bowl

The Tournament of Roses weighs options after the regular season ends. Les Henry says two strong eastern teams and one southern team are under review, with Pittsburgh favored in the East over Washington and Jefferson and Georgia. Army Yale losses hurt their chances. Southern California awaits the USC vs Washington game outcome.

Pasadena Calif U.P Tournament of Roses Association Les Henry United Press Henry Stanford Southern California University of Pittsburgh Washington and Jefferson University of Georgia Army Yale

New men may be in line up for Wesleyan

Ohio practice reports indicate multiple lineup changes for Fridays game against Wesleyan. Jeffery new at signal, McKinley and Cole at halfback, Young at fullback, Bell and Jarvie on the wings, Shafer moved to guard. Freshmen meet varsity once more with emphasis on Wesleyan offense and special punting and place kicking drills.

Ohio Bobcats Wesleyan Peden Jeffrey McKinley Cole Young Bell Jarvie Shafer Methodist Gauthier Wittenberg Methodists Ohio Field

Pitt Star Gibby Welsh Could Challenge West Coast Standout

Sporting writers praise Gibby Welsh Pitt captain as a potential all American rival to Morley Drury UC captain, amid debate over eastern representatives. The record and form are highlighted as stronger than W. & J. or Georgia, fueling expectations for national honor.

Georgia Gibby Welsh Pitt Morley Drury U. C Pacific Coast

Jackville P T A Carnival and Masquerade Friday

The Jackville P T A of Athens township hosts a masquerade party and carnival at the schoolhouse Friday evening, inviting residents to attend the community event.

Jackville Athens Township

Gallo ping Ghost Vindicated by Illinois Victory Over Michigan

Biographical piece on Red Grange and his brother Pinky Grange. Pinky, once a bust, is praised for speed and defense in Illinois 14 0 win over Michigan. Pinky recovers a fumble that sets up Illinois first score and aids the second touchdown.

Billy Evans Red" Grange Illnois Michigan Pinky” Grange Red Garland Red” Grange Pinky Llnnois

Mandell Defeats Spug Myers In Chicago Bout

Lightweight champion Sammy Mandell earned a ten round decision over Spug Myers in Chicago without a knockout punch. Myers from Pocatello Idaho fought evenly through most rounds as Mandell, above the lightweight limit, wore him down with jabs and lefts, blood staining both fighters by the final bell.

Chicago U.P Sammy Mandell Spug Myers Mandell Myers Rocky Kansas Pocatello Idaho Sammy Spug

Pros Clash Next in $10,000 Los Angeles Meet

Leading professional golfers tour the southwest to the Los Angeles open, a $10,000 winter event slated for January 6 to 8, 1928. Thirty four pros entered with a $3,500 top prize and 20 other awards. Bobby Cruickshank, last year’s winner, is defending his title.

Los Angeles Southwest Texas Bobby Cruickshank

Pete Bross Wins Decision in Rockford Bout

Pete Bross of Rockford won a decision over Billy Showers of St. Paul in a bout where Showers built an early points lead but narrowly avoided a knockout in the fourth and fought on. Other results include Blas Rodrigues from Cuba defeating Tommy Milton of Chicago in 106 rounds, and Ralph Mendoza and Jack Feldheim of Chicago fighting to a six round draw in the opener.

Pete Bross Rockford

Herrick to Return to Paris as Ambassador to France

President Coolidge told Clevelanders that Ambassador Myron T. Herrick will return to Paris within a month to resume duties as ambassador to France. The announcement places Herrick back in role after a short absence.

Regional conference eyed by Ohio League of Women Voters

Zanesville notes a regional conference of the Ohio League of Women Voters will be held three Fridays from now with about two hundred committee chairmen officers and delegates expected to respond to the call.

Zanesville Ohio League of Women Voters

Dempsey Kearns Battle Moves to Federal Court

In Newark on November 16 the dissolved firm Dempsey and Kearns faces a jury trial over Jack Kearns's $333,333.33 claim. Kearns argues a contract entitled him to one third of Dempsey's earnings through 1926, alleging Dempsey refused to honor it after becoming champion.

Newark N. J Dempsey and Kearns, Inc Dempsey Jack Kearns Tex Rickard Luis Angel Firpo Gene Tunney Kearns

Man Loses Money After Helping Woman Begging

In Columbus Christopher Mer jer was out $60 in cash and a $90 check after aiding a Black woman soliciting for food. He withdrew his billfold and the woman grabbed it and fled.

Columbus Christopher Merjerian

Drunk and disorderly charges in Columbus collision

Lige Johnston and Ova Cerrington of Portmouth were charged with being drunk and disorderly after a collision last night involving the car they rode in and a vehicle driven by Paul Rodgers of Columbus.

Columbus Lige Johnston Ova Cerrington Portamouth Paul Rodgers

Hamilton Imposes Dog Quarantine Over Rabies Check

A Hamilton section was under a dog quarantine to curb rabies with 22 cases reported in Butler County including 10 in the city in the last two weeks. Paris reports former Crown Prince Carol plans to return to Romania if Premier Horatiu Horatianu resigns after Manoilescu’s acquittal as per sources.

Hamilton Butler County Paris Prince Carol Romania Ian Horatianu Finance Manoilescu Carol United Press Today

Burglar Beats Home in Columbus Robbery

Police search for a burglar who attacked Mrs. Nellie Goodspeed at her Columbus home late yesterday. He robbed her of 88.75 dollars in jewelry before escaping.

Columbus Nellie Goodspeed

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