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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1930

Page

9

Ground attack of 3ishops threat to freshman team

Ohio Wesleyan faced the Ohio University Bobcats in a Tuesday night practice at the campus field. Coach Peden’s squad showed strong defense stopping all ground gains as they prepared for the Freshmen team.

Ohio Wesleyan Ohio Peden University Bobcats Miami Bishops Cartwright Wraft Big Red Wesleyan Elmer Reger Ginaven Carlisle Westfall

Bobby Jones retires highs his golf career after dominance

The piece reflects on Bobby Jones stepping away from active competition and the impact on amateur and professional golf. It notes his historic feat of winning all four major titles in one year, his influence on youth players, and the shift in interest toward golf as a result of his retirement.

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Palmer And Smith Meet In Armory Card Attracts Fans

Johnny Summers promotes a ten round main event at the Armory featuring Pedlar Palmer of Athens challenging Pat Smith of Alabama. The six round semifinal pairs Tiger Kid Walker of Akron with Jack Santee of Barberton, while two four rounders headline the undercard with Cannon Ball Tracy vs Freddie Nosser and newcomers Jack Wheeler and Wild Bill Eck making debuts. The show starts at 8:30 p.m. and promises action with both main bouts and multiple early fights.

Johnny Summers the Armory Santee Walker Chocolate Kid Cannon Ball Tracy Freddie Nosser Jack Wheeler Wild Bill Eck

Wash State to Play in Roses Game

Washington State College, holder of the Pacific Coast title, was invited to represent the Far West in the Tournament of Roses New Year’s game in Pasadena. The Cougars likely face Alabama, which would travel west if successful against Georgia. Washington State’s western schedule remained undefeated with key wins over California and Southern California.

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Army Drops Letzester From West Point Team

West Point officials announced Cadet Cy Letzester was removed from the Army football squad for being over the academy age limit of 22 when admitted. A statement by Colonel Walter Wilson cleared Letzester of misrepresenting his age and said he may continue his career away from athletic duties.

Army Cy Letzester West Point Military Walter Wison Letzetter

Sport Shorts roundup from diverse events and records

Hardy Kruskamp defeats Greek John Kifonis in a one fall match. University of California suggested investigations into subsidizing athletes by California schools and Stanford. Welker Cochran sets three world billiards records beating Wille Hopfe in New York. Bobby Jones’s film status unaffected per Royal and Ancient secretary. US Army pool team defeats Argentine Army to win Ambassador Bliss cup in Buenos Aires. K O Christner named as Micki Walker’s second in heavyweight boxing.

Welker Cochran Hollywood Wille Hopfe New York Cochran Bobby Jones Henry Cullen the Royal and Ancient U. S Army Buenos Aires

Athens Bulldogs Prep for Thanksgiving Game at Nelsonville

Athens high school football coach Pete McKinney aims to rebound from a recent loss as the Bulldogs practice hard for their Thanksgiving clash with Nelsonville. Injured players are expected back late in the week. Meanwhile Dr. John Wilce denies reports he will become Western Reserve head coach.

Athens High School Theortsmouth Doss Pete McKinney Nelsonville Athens Greyhounds Mckhinsey John Wilce Ohio State Cleveland Western Reserve

Dauber Named Reserve Coach at W Reserve University

Dauber, a former University of Iowa back, assumed duties as head coach of W Reserve University's football team. He returns to Reserve under Gordon Locke, who resigned as head coach for health reasons. Christian Cagle seeks release from Mississippi A&M to join the New Worth Giants after Saturday’s Auburn clash.

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Bishops to Hold Final Scrimmage for Ohio State Game

Delaware reports Ohio Wesleyan prepared for the championship clash at Ohio University with a half hour scrimmage per practice. Injuries are easing left tackle and conditioning remains key as Wesleyan seeks peak performance for the Saturday showdown. Extension football ties with Nebraska and Pitt announced: Pitt at Lincoln in 1982 and Nebraska at Pitt in 1983.

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