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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1926

Page

9

Buckeyes Beat Illinois 7-6 In Narrow Buckeye Victory

Ohio State defeats Illinois 7 to 6 in Champaign with a decisive drop kick by Meyers Clark. Byron Eby is named outstanding star for the Buckeyes, driving the ground game and setting up the second quarter score.

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Notre Dame Rolls Past Drake for National Title Hopes

Notre Dame defeated Drake 31 to 0 to move closer to the national championship, while other college results included Harvard topping Yale and Kansas edging Missouri, with scattered references to conference standings and notable upsets.

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Inter Imperial Authority Reduced

Longon reports the imperial conference recommends changing royal duties affecting British dominions and the empire. Observers say it would lessen Britain’s authority while accentuating equal partnership among dominions under a common king.

Longon Imperial Conference Today Great Britain Britain Commonwealth Coramon King

Rebels Arrests Reported in Java Uprising

Report from Uathg Java notes arrests linked to a native rebellion against Dutch rule. In New Guinea a separate militia action is reported, with official sessions led by Judge J. Conn in Los Angeles.

Java UATHG U.bbe Totas New Guinea J. Conn Taders Los Avgrtes

Lutherans Capture Final Contest in Ohio U Week

Ohio U scored 7 and 6 in a mixed results page listing several college games. Notable scores include Ohio State 7 over Minnesota 6 and Army 21 over Ursinus 15, with Georgetown 39 defeating Fordham 0 and Notre Dame 21 beating Drake 0.

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Welsonville Wins 55-0 in Lopsided Victory

Welsonville dominated the game 55-0 as the Bobcats failed to score. The Lutherans held firm on a critical one yard line in the second period, ending scoring chances and sealing the shutout.

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Ohio State Falls to Wittenberg in Thriller at Springfield

In Springfield on November 10, Ohio University football lost a tight contest to Wittenberg College. Maurer and Sayles starred for Wittenberg with key runs and passes turning the tide after a close first half. Ohio made a late push but failed to convert the extra point after Sayles crossed the line, giving Wittenberg a hard earned 7 point win.

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Michigan Wins by One Point Over Gophers in Tight rivalry

In Minneapolis on November 20 Michigan edged Minnesota 7 to 6 in a heart stopping clash. Benny Friedman kicked the deciding point after a fourth quarter fumble, giving Michigan its 11th straight victory over Minnesota as the Wolverines finally outplayed the hosts.

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Michigan Wins Tight Big Ten Clash to Tighten Title Race

Three hard fought games left Michigan and Northwestern in a deadlock atop the Western Conference as Michigan edged Minnesota 7 6 while Northwestern defeated Iowa 13 6. Ohio State lost to Wittenberg 7 6 ending Buckeye hopes. the Pennsylvanian kicker Peters earlier noted for accuracy failed this week. Clarke missed the tying kick for Michigan.

University of Michigan Ohio State University University of Minnesota Michigan Northwestern University of Iowa Ohio University Miidders Buckeye Athletic Association Wittenberg University of Illinois Clarke Michigon Peters University of Pennsylvania

Denison Denies Ohio Wesleyan for B A A Title

In Delaware on November 20 Denison University overcame Ohio Wesleyan to win the B A A title in a hard fought basketball game. The contest featured tight defense and key scoring runs by both teams with Denison pulling ahead in the final minutes.

Denison Delaware Ohio Truckers Athletic

Centre College Overwhelms Kentucky 7–0 in Nohball Match

Centre College crushed Kentucky 7 to 0 in a decisive football game. Centre dominated with strong defense and a standout second quarter offense as they secured the upset win on their home field.

Lisxingyto Collinge Kentu F Ortinek Alent

St Xavier Triumph Keeps unbeaten season rolling

St Xavier defeated West Virginia Wesleyan 21 to 7 in the homecoming game to extend their winning streak to nine. Navier added his 34th scoring play of the season, Paul Heaty Mavier tallied his 19th TD, and Kraus, as captain, sparked a pair of Xavier scores with a long reception. Xavier has now scored two or more points in every game this year.

Pittecurgh Elan Carnegie Tech Mountaineers West Tinnahoe Tech Yeder Guime Nelsonville Nelsonvile High School Straitsville High School Nelsonville Boys Cincinn U.P Collegears St. X West Virginia Wesleyan Navier Reina Paul Heatty Mavier Eday Wesleyan Xavier Kraus

Plan Best Method For Prosecution of King Ben Purnell

Benton Harbor Michigan reports on the capture of Benjamin Purnell, known as King Ben of the House of David for 26 years. Prosecutors debate the best way to prosecute the cult leader without disrupting the community of farmers and followers, noting the case could hinge on methods suited to a large, tightly knit group.

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Casket Scene Tangles With Self-Inflicted Death in New Orleans

An unclear report from New Orleans describes a man identified as a philanthropist and banker selecting a casket and killing himself at a shop. The text mentions W. A. W. Kirby and several banks, with references to a board and health issues, but details are fragmentary.

Orleans Ney

Green and White runners end fourth in B A A meet

Ohio Wesleyan finishes fourth with 96 points in the Buckeye Jette association cross country meet at Delay. Miami and Cincinnati place high, with individual times listed for Weaver, Mayer, Creager, Dutton, and Weber among others in a tight race concluding the last mile.

Ohi Luniiveraity Buckeye Jette ‘Association Weaver Anit Alter Hargover Fini Miami Tex Ohio Wesleyan Cincingati Ohio Dan- Joan Wittenberst Schaal Vees Mayer S Messenger Creager Cy Dutton Biship Shire Weber Quy Stewart Percelle Vander Evans Lendia Finley Crow Toy Rogers Weaver Mosher Matick Powell Hoffman Haldat

Harvard Takes Booby Prize in Big 8 Standings

A clearest account shows Harvard defeating Yale 21–7 before a 77,000 crowd in New Haven. The game featured late moves by Harvard and a Yale drive that fell short, with key plays including a touchdown by Burvard and a blocked punt return sequence. The victory shifts Big 8 standings despite prior defeats by Princeton.

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Shaw Will Accept That Nobel Prize Angle Spurs Debate

In London and Cincinnati reports surround Shaw and the Nobel prize. mentions of $30,000 prize value, religious notes, trustees elections at Oberlin College, and a theft in Newport with $1 609 in art and silver.

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