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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1932

Page

9

Bobcats Face Bishops In Buckeye Rivalry Finale

Ohio University Bobcats travel to Delaware to meet Ohio Wesleyan in a season finale Buckeye Conference clash. Both teams seek a win to secure second place as 7,500 expected. eight Wesleyan seniors play final game while 13 Bobcats exit after the contest.

Delaware Ohio University Ohio Wesleyan Buckeye Miami Wittenberg Ohio Bobcats Syracuse George Gauthier Don Peden Cincinnati

Butch Grover’s last grid picks spark debate and doubt

The column juries a season of predictions with flaws attributed to Butch Grover. It lists favored matchups including Ohio Ohio vs Wesleyan, Bucknell vs Georgetown, California vs Stanford, Wisconsin vs Chicago, and Michigan vs Minnesota, noting uncertainties and bold calls.

Putnam Is Winner Chauncey

In Athens on Thursday Rufus Putnam defeated Lower Plains 24 to 7 with Putnam taking the lead early and maintaining it. The game ended with Rufus Putnam collecting the win on the road.

Chauncey Lower Plains Rufus Putnam Athens

Buckeyes Favored Over Illinois in Weekend Clash

Danville Illinois November 18 Ohio State football arrives after a rest and snappy practice for Saturday's game against Illinois coach Bob Zuppke in Champaign. Ohio State touted as favorite though Illinois showings raise hopes of an upset and a near season with one defeat.

Danville Ill Ohio State Bob Zuppke University of Illinois Ohio Champaign Silinota Sam Willaman Illinois Buckeyes

College football roundup previews across Midwest games

Northwesterns light squad faces Iowa and Drake tradition returns under Ossie Solem. Wisconsin, Indiana, Illinois, Minnesota, and Michigan prep for weekend clashes with lineups and injury notes shaping lineup decisions. Magnussen fires symbolic forecast as teams seek season finales.

Team Ends Career With Final Practice Tackle

The 40 member squad concluded their practice by tackling the dummy one last time as Joe Smith and Date Hawkins attempted to tear the dummy from its moorings. The team will depart for Delaware on a special train Saturday at 7 45 am carrying boosters and the band. About 1000 fans are expected to join the trip.

Gauthier Bobcats Joe Wesleyan Don Peden Bobcat Selby Stadium Joe Smnth Date Hawklns Delaware Rootera

Athens Bulldogs eye fifth win against New Boston

Coach Pete McKinney laments weak practice and injuries as Athens High School Bulldogs prepare for the season finale against New Boston. Four wins and three losses mark the record, with key players out and starting lineups in doubt as the team attempts to avoid dropping below .500.

Fordham and Oregon State Face Intersectional Showdown

New York Nov 18 Experts expect the Fordham Rams to test Oregon State Beavers as a possible indicator for an eastern vs western Rose Bowl matchup. Fordham recently shocked St Marys 14 0 while Oregon State faltered against Stanford Washington State and Oregon but downed USC 10 0 earlier in the season.

New York Fordham Oregon State Southern California Rams Pacific Coast Francisco St. Mary's Gaels Gaels Far West Oregon State Beavers St. Mary's Paul Schissler Beavers Trojans Stanford Washington State Oregon East Cavanaugh Rama Michigan State Little Boston College Colgate Brown Pasadena

Carnera to Meet Santa in Madison Square Garden Showdown

In New York on November 14 the 10 round main event pits Primo Carnera of Italy against Jose Santa of Portugal at Madison Square Garden. Carnera stands 6 feet 6½ inches and weighs 260 pounds and is a 2 to 1 favorite. Santa is 6 feet 8 inches and 271 pounds and known for his hard punching. Santa had a strong run before losing to Max Baer, who is currently third in the heavyweight rankings.

New York U.P Madison Stare Garden Primo Carnera Italy Jose Santa Portugal Carnera Santa Man Mountain Moore Max Baer Baer

Stage Set for Cleveland Grid Classic

Notre Dame and Navy held final workouts at Municipal Stadium in Cleveland as a crowd of 60,000 plus prepare for tomorrow’s clash. Notre Dame brings nearly 2,000 students on a special train. Navy aims to prove itself despite a two-win season as spectators flock from Ohio and beyond.

Kansas State Kansas Aggies Notre Dame NAVY Army Southern California Villanova Temple Texas Christian-Rice Rice T. C Marquette W West VA Davis Elkins Centre-Georgetown Depauw Wabash Wheaton and Company Municipal Stadium Ohio Chicago Baltimore Pittsburgh Detroit Buffalo Louisville

Big Ten Show Ends Saturday With Five Conference Games

The Big Ten football schedule closes with five conference games aiming for the 1867 title. Michigan faces Minnesota in a pivotal showdown that could seal the championship, while Indiana meets Purdue in another decisive clash. Wisconsin plays Chicago, Iowa battles Northwestern, and Ohio State meets Illinois as the race tightens and veteran captains end their eras.

George Kirasey Chicago Big Ten Michigan Minnesota Indimma Purdue Whee Consin Iowa Northestern Ohio State

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