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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1929

Page

9

Ohio Marietta gridiron dispute strains athletic ties

Ohio University athletic officials threaten a split with Marietta College over the muddy Pioneer field after a Saturday game. The Marietta field’s condition drew criticism, while Ohio defends playing in wet conditions and urges field improvements to preserve the rivalry.

Ohio University Marietta College Washington Paul C. Winkhaus Marietta Thesday Ohio Bobcat Miami Miami University Atheltic Bobcats Pioneer Field Athens Pioneer

Paddy Harmon Leaves Chicago Stadium Presidency

Paddy Harmon, founder of the Chicago Stadium project, resigns as president after a year at the helm. The executive committee cites financial concerns while Harmon laments his dream of the world’s largest arena and vows to fight back.

Chicago URI Paddy Harmon Vic Paddy Chicago Stadium Harmon Uve Lfe Aame

Veterans Coach Homer Haze Emerges From Rutger Fame

Former All-Amer ican Homer Haze from Rutger s drew attention after earning All-Southern prep honors and two years at Ole Miss. A Charleston Alabama native, he leads Nevada’s Wolfpack in a fast unpredictable style as enrollment hits 1860 with 117 football enthusiasts, about 19 percent.

Homer Haze Ft Rutgers Southern Prep Ole Miss Charleston da & Th Wolfpack Nevada

Comedy Pair on Marquette Grid

Marquette University freshmen backfield features Robert Gallagher of Tron Harbor Michigan and Eugene Sheehan, with coach Cord Lipe guiding a lighthearted faux pass rush. The piece notes a humorous name variation from the original pairing as the squad practices in Wis.

Swaukee Wis Cord Lipe

Notre Dame Faces Northwestern as Rockne Grips Onward

In South Bend rain and snow keep Rockne indoors with a leg infection, sidelined for a month but expected to urge the Irish at Evanston against Northwestern. Purdue drills wind down as Indiana game looms. Illinois preps for Ohio State with Frosty Peters directing signals and Humbert sidelined.

Southbend Ind Notre Dame Cognute Rockne Rockne Northwestern Evanston

Badgers Hold Quarterback Slot With Behr Returning

U P Ernie Lushy stayed at quarterback as Wisconsin worked out with Sam Behr back in action after an injury layoff from October 26. Lushy is expected to start against Minnesota Saturday.

Madison Wis U.P Ernie Lushy University of Wisconsin Badgers Sam Behr Lushy Minnesota Orm

Michigan Grid Squad Drills For Town Game Offense Emphasis

Ann Arbor notes that Michigan University football practice focuses on strong offense to counter Town's powerful line. Coach Kipke ignored defensive drills yesterday and planned no changes before the Town clash this Saturday. The squad worked on deceptive offensive plays to outmaneuver the opponent.

Ann Arbor Mich U.P Michigan University Kipke

Hawkeyes Face Possible Final Big Ten Game Before Suspension

Iowa City report notes Hawkeyes may play Michigan in what could be their last Western Conference game before suspension takes effect January 1. Chicago item says University of Chicago may field only two healthy first string tackles against Washington with injuries and depth cited as issues after practice.

Lafayette Ind U.P Jimmy Phelan Purdue Boilermakers McCormick’s State Park Indiana Bloomington Boilermakers Iowa City University of Iowa Iowa Michigan Chicago U.R University of Chicago University of Washington Jonathan Bunge Fineman Froberg Trude McNellie Morris Sonderby

Middleport Gridders Wall Pomeroy in Turkey Day showdown

Middleport’s Yellow Jackets, unbeaten in league play, prepare for the Turkey Day clash with Pomeroy after a injury free build up. The defense, described as the strongest in the league, has repeatedly stifled opponents, notably holding Jackson to minimal gains and shutting down Jones.

Middleport Jackson Krattyn Yellow Jackets Trenton Pomeroy Logan New Boston Nelsonville Welliston Wellston Gallipolis Kenton Jones Chillsboro Chillicothe Ironton New Huston Uke

Ohio State coach rushes sub to save late lead

S M Willaman, Ohio State coach, rushed in a substitute to prevent a pl ace kick that could have tied or won the game. He replaced star QB A Henchman to stop the offensive risk. Willaman’s past teams faced similar trouble when a blocked kick altered outcomes.

S M Willaman Ohio State Towa Buckeyes Ahenchalman Euch Willaman Minnesota Fale Hoxitar Olen Rob Mitzsipimons

Football and Rugby Divide Across France by Region

In France the sport scene splits by area as Association football dominates the north with nearly 1600 clubs, while Rugby remains stronger in the south. The pattern reflects regional preferences shaping local leagues and fan engagement.

France

Yale and Harvard Poised for Saturday Showdown

New York Nov. 20 Yale and Harvard await next Saturday’s football clash in Harvard Stadium. Yale backs led by Albie Booth and a deep reserve corps face Harvard in a battle noted for power and elusive passing. Harvard, hampered by Harper’s injury, fields Wood Putnam Mays Devchs and White behind a stout line led by center Prehnor as both teams seek a decisive win.

Yale Harvard Princeton Arnie Harween Barry Wood Georgia Alble Booth Yate Booth Dat Yard Don Mettleman Taylor Austen Hall Jell Millar Nead Dunn Beane Crimaant Harper Wood Putnam Mays Devchs White Crimson Line Hen Prehner

Advance Farms For All America Honor Candidate Named

Mild reports from Chapel Hill indicate Ray Far ria a guard and captain of the Tar Heels is viewed as a strong All America contender. Far ria stands six feet tall and weighs 88 pounds, noted for versatile play including driving and passing as a Pardee fender.

Hapter Mild University of North Carolina Bie Hine White America Ray Farria Captaain Tarheel Arkterat Lon Mareia Pardee Fender

Corning High and Glouster Tie on Muddy Grounds

In Glouster on Tuesday afternoon Corning High and Glouster High played to a 6 to 6 tie on a muddy Amerieath to exten grounds. The game was postponed twice due to flooded grounds and resumed under poor conditions. Friday, Murray City High visits Glouster for a gate.

Glouster Corning High Gloouster High Bunday Creek Dante Murray City

Wilmington High School Lacks Football Team This Fall

Wilmington Det high school will not field a football team this fall after some parents refused to sign faculty cards, relieving the school of liability in case of injuries to their sons.

Wilmington, Det Ents Schodl

Athens High Faces Fronton In Big Southeastern Showdown

The Athens High School football team hosts Fronton Saturday afternoon in a crucial Southeast Conference clash. Athens aims to avenge last year’s late rally loss while Fronton seeks to extend a strong defensive run led by stars Hughes and Mielta. Coach Hughes has a shoulder injury and Burroughs may not play, keeping the hosts wary of misfortune.

Athens High Scheo Fta Faust Hulldogs Tronten Athens Athena Frenton Cane Hughes Mielta Hlushes Big Red Burroughs Athens End Columbus Tentral Tronefon

Shikat Retains World Wrestling Title in Brooklyn Defense

Richard Shikat of Germany defended his heavyweight title against George Hagen of the United States Marines at Ridgewood Grove Sporting Club Brooklyn. The match lasted one hour and fifteen minutes before Shikat pinned Hagen to retain the championship.

New York U.P Richard Shikat Germany George Hagen United States Marines Ridgewood Grove Sporting Club Brooklyn Shikat Hagen

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