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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1927

Page

9

Bishops Visit Battling Bobcats In Wet Ohio Field Clash

Ohio Wesleyan and Ohio University prepare for the annual clash as a cold murky day gives way to a capacity crowd at Ohio Field. Captain Lawrence Myers leads the Bishops in his final game, while Ohio Bobcats showcase an improved ground attack despite rain and slippery turf.

Wesleyan-Ohio Bobcat Ohio Lawrence Myers Reynoldsburg Ohio Wesle¢yan George Gauthier Ohio University Serena Shafer Jack Robeson Jarvie Wee- Yeyan McKinney

Case Reserve Battle Stands Out In North

Cleveland November 17. Case and Reserve renew their annual municipal classic in the Ohio conference race with both sides eager to win. Western Reserve has played better football this season but the rivalry makes the outcome unpredictable. Other notable matches feature Wooster at Akron Mount Union at Oberlin and Denison at Ada. Dayton faces the Haskell Indians in Dayton.

Cleveland Case Reserve Ohio Case and Reserve Western Reserve Wooster Akron Mount Union Oberlin Denison Ohio Northern Ada Dayton Haskell Indians

Tiger Flowers Leaves Half Million After Final Fight

New York reports Tiger Flowers earned about half a million in boxing, the Georgia deacon and former world middleweight champion. He died last night after a minor fever operation, with manager Walk Mil Ther confirming the figure before the Crescent limited train to Atlanta carrying Flowers’s body.

New York Tiger Flowers Georgia Walk Mil Ther

Upsala College Named Most Unsuccessful Team

New York reports Upsala College of East Orange New Jersey holds the dubious distinction of the most unsuccessful football team, having been shut out in seven games while opponents have piled up 285 points against it.

Upsala New York Upsala College of East Orange N. J

Athens High Leaves for Columbus to Face North High

The Athens High School Big Red team departed at 7 this morning by special train to play undefeated North High in Columbus. Seniors Rupe Perkins Guy Wanless Chester Border Henry Strickland and Maurice Haddox to start their last game amid band and rooters. Coach Harold Wise calls the contest the hardest of the season with all Athens players determined to win.

Athens High School Columbus North High School Big Court Street Rupe” Perkins Guy Wanless Chester Border Nelsonville Henry Strickland Rupe Maurice Haddox End Strickland Polar Bears Perkins North Athens Harold Wise Jackson Ironton

Fic Ten cross country race set for tomorrow in Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor hosts the Fic Ten cross country meet with Wisconsin Illinois and Iowa favored in that order. The event starts tomorrow with teams aiming for top honors and individual honors expected from key runners.

Ann Arbor Mich Wisconsin Illinois Iowa

British heavyweight Phil Scott to fight Monte Munn in New York

Phil Scott the British heavyweight champion will meet Monte Munn of Nebraska in a ten round bout scheduled for November 28 at the St. Nicholas arena. The American debut of Scott had been cut short by Knute Hansen.

New York Phil Scott Knute Hansen Monte Munn Nebraska St. Nicholas Arena

Muskingum Scores Homecoming Gridiron clash with Marietta

Twelve Muskingum seniors don black and magenta for their final game as Muskingum hosts Marietta in a senior day clash. The down state foes beat Muskingum 26-6 at last year’s homecoming.

NEW Concord Muskingum Marietta

Rangers debut with 3 2 win over Senators in NHL opener

New York Rangers opened the national hockey league season with a 3 to 2 victory against the Ottawa Senators, last year's champions, at home.

New York New York Rangers Ottawa Senators

Pirates to Field Near Same Lineup for 1928 Pennant Run

Manager Donie Bush hopes to start the 1928 season with a nearly identical Pirates roster that won the flag this year.

Donie Bush Tittsburgh

Famous Coaches Brothers Attract Noted Attention

Two renowned football coaches are brothers, Howard Jones of Southern California and Tad Jones of Yale, drawing attention for their prominent careers in college football.

Howard Jones Southern California Tad Jones Yale

Vanderbilt Scoring Bonus Spurs Armistead Father Payment

Jimmy Armistead, a Vanderbilt back, receives a five dollar bonus from his father for every touchdown he scores for Vandy. The arrangement highlights personal motivation tied to on field success and family encouragement during the season.

Jimmy Armistead Vanderbilt Vandy

Indians Change Cleveland Ownership to Local Millionaire Syndicate

On November 17 Cleveland Indians officially became the property of a syndicate of local millionaires led by Alva Bradley. He announced majority holdings from Mrs. James C Dunn and that her share of the about 950000 asking price had been paid. Minority holdings would be mailed as stocks arrive. The group includes Percy Morgan John Sherwin Jr and Charles Bradley.

Cleveland U.P Cleveland Indians Alva Bradley James C. Dunn Bradley Percy Morgan Morgan Lithograph Company John Sherwin, Jr The Union Trust Company Charles Bradley

Western conference coaches to meet in Chicago

Chicago on December 2 hosts the Western conference coaches for their annual gathering. The informal meeting will include discussion of various problems facing the conference.

Chicago

Nut Cracker Exhbition Stirs Baseball and Boxing News

Lou Gehrig struck out Babe Ruth with the bases loaded in an exhibition game. Gehrig may get a pitching job with the Pittsburgh Pirates. A referee was knocked down in a California boxing bout between Chuck Wiggins and Tom Hawkins, counted out after a five count.

Lou Gehrig Babe Ruth Lou Pittsburgh Pirates California Chuck Wiggins Tom Hawkins

Championship Shout Would Have Gone For Fourteen

The remark implies a missed opportunity to achieve a fourteen point tally if the moment had demanded a championship display.

Boxing Industry Faces Referee Punching Trend

If punching referees becomes common in boxing, the third man in the ring will need training alongside fighters to survive the evolving sport culture.

Boxing Officials Consider Officiating Hurdles

A report hints boxers may tire and shift to a neutral corner as the boxing commission seeks a new arbiter after fatigue concerns.

Boxing Commission

Dempsey Triumph Hint After Chicago Bout

The report suggests Dempsey may have won the Chicago match after all. In the seventh round Tunney was knocked down, and Dempsey dominated the action as the referee counted.

Dempsey Chicago Tunney

Yale Harvard clash caps big East football Saturday

Yale and Harvard meet at Cambridge in the annual Blue versus Crimson game. Yale is favored after winning most games this season, while Harvard has been uneven and confidence runs low amid a tough schedule.

New York U.P Harvard Cambridge Yale

Harvar d Stadium Cheer Sparks Hlorween Spirit

Fans rally at Harvard Stadium as the Hlorween machine cheers boost atmosphere. Organizers promise festive displays and community warmth for supporters and visitors.

Harvard

Ironton High Invades Logan For Final Home Game

Ironton high school travels to Logan Friday afternoon for the last home game of the season. Coach Meyer's team from Ironton is described as exceptionally strong and local fans are urged to attend to boost support for next year’s schedule, following a victory over New Straitsville.

Logan Ironton High School Invaders Meyer River City New Straitaville

Tell the Ladies German wrinkles remover patent in London

A German inventor seeks a London patent for a device claimed to remove wrinkles. The invention aims to smooth facial skin by a mechanical method and is described in provisional terms with emphasis on novelty.

London

Radio Broadcast Schedule For Nine College Games

United Press lists nine upcoming college games to be broadcast across the nation. Ames hosts Grinnell at Ames. Oklahoma faces Oklahoma A&M. Chicago stations carry Wisconsin at Chicago. Minnesota battles Michigan. Northwestern vs Iowa at Chicago. Illinois against Ohio State. Harvard meets Yale. Fordham faces Georgetown. Harvard again vs Yale in Springfield network coverage.

WOL Ames Grinell Ames Kvoo Tulsa Oklahoma Oklahoma A. & M. Kyw WMAQ Chicago Wisconsin WGN Chicago Minnesota Michigan WEBH Northwestern Towa WEAO Columbus Ilinois Ohio State N. B.C Harvard Yale WHN New York Fordham Georgetown WBRZ Springfield

Rickard goes into action as Dempsey suit looms

New York report says Tex Rickard, alarmed by Dempsey Kenna suit and its threat to the boxing business, has stepped up efforts. He claims he is only a witness and believes the case should not be tried in court, urging Dempsey to reunite with his former manager to save the business.

New York Newark Tex Rickard Jack Dempsey Rickard Dempsey

Big Ten traditional finale draws 300000 for final day

Western conference games wrap the season with five matchups in sight of final standings. Minnesota faces Michigan in Ann Arbor with 85 000 tickets sold as Doc Spears and stars seek an undefeated season though Indiana and Notre Dame have blocked them. Illinois favored over Ohio State in Columbus where 75000 fans expect an upset driven by past upsets.

Columbus Minnesota Almaquist Indiana Notre Dame Ohio State Illinois Michigan Ohio Wisconsin Chicago Purdue Iowa Northwestern

Kearns Reconciliation Aims After Big Moneyrow

A speaker reflects on fortunes tied to Kearns and a party's gains from them while noting the need for the two men to settle their differences and restore friendship. The passage emphasizes personal ties and financial outcomes in a tense dispute.

Kearns

Hawks Defeat Montreal Maroons For Early Stanley Cup Lead

Chicago’s Hawks beat the Montreal Maroons 2 to 1 in their opening NHL game to lead the race for the Stanley Cup. Gardiner, Chicago’s goalie, delivered the standout save and overall performance.

Montreal Hawks Chicago Montreal Maroons Gardiner

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