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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1933
Page
5
The team, led by coach Peden, relies on new sophomores Fry and others as veterans are scarce. Offense remains a concern with limited regulars and a double wingback setup. Despite gaps, effort and practice persist as the season nears its final game Saturday.
Ohio University readying for final 1933 game against Ohio Wesleyan after two losses on the road. Peden’s squad sits third in the Buckeye Conference with a potential second place if Cincinnati beats Miami and Ohio subdues Wesleyan. Emphasis on improved Bishops and tackling the Bobcats’ blocking issues.
New York bettors list Army as 1 to 10 favorite over Navy with West Point at 9 to 1 against Navy. Franklin Field is expected to host nearly 80,000 fans for the annual service rivalry. Army, under Lieut. Gar Davidson, aims for a national title bid while Navy, coached by Rip Miller, trends hot and cold after mixed results this season.
The speaker argues for mastering basics before attempting clever tactics, suggesting overcomplicated plays confuse players. He emphasizes logic and fundamentals over deceptive schemes and dismisses any claim that the philosophy is intended as an abibi.
Columbus reports that Charles E. Gus Dorais was offered the Ohio State football coaching job were denied by Athletic Director L. W. St. John. He called the report untrue and said no changes are planned in the coaching staff at present.
At Pittsburgh the Amateur Athletic Union prepares to elect officers for the new year as the forty fifth annual meeting winds down. Avery Brundage will resign as president after five years. William Haddock of the Allegheny Mountain Association is a possible successor. The boxing committee deadlock over rounds may be resolved, with seven favoring two minute rounds and five rounds per bout contrasting three minute rounds.
Jerry Welling of Toledo leads all Ohio colleges with 66 points after scoring in the final game against Otterbein. Len Fertig of Miami advances to second with 48 points, while Dave Samuelson of Case sits third with 44. Ohio University tops team scoring with 250 points in eight games. Miami 219 in eight. Findlay 218 in seven.
Tim Mara proposes taking the New York Giants to California to play in the Rose Bowl if invited. He offers their services to the Rose Bowl committee, highlighting the team’s star players and open, high‑scoring style, suggesting a pro versus college matchup could settle debates on merits.
United Press reports bouts in Newark Pittsburgh and Chicago. Names include Joe Glick Gene Campbell Al Mondom Patterson Babe Dempsey Mose Butch Billy Holt Anson Green George Nichols Larry Johnson Kemry Rothier Pee Wee Jarre Jackie Shupkey Harry Vooker with scores and decisions across venues and cities.
Frankie Farr 118 pounds won a decision over Henry Moreno 118 of Evanaville Indiana. Jimmy McFarland 145 pounds defeated Charlie Light 153 of Indianapolis by decision in Fort Wayne Indiana.
In New York results Jinm Browning of Missouri defeated Gus Sonnenberg to retain a title claim while Joe Savoldi of Michigan beat Man Mountain Dean of Georgia. Other bouts included Sandor Szabo versus Ed Lewis, Eric Dunek defeating Stanley Pinto, and Ed Don George defeating Tiny Roebuck. In Kansas City Everett Marshall from Colorado and Red Devil battled, Earl Lacy beat Dr Poole, Fred Peterson drew Dr Karl Sarpolis, and Charles Fischer with Nanjoo Singh wrestled India.
A spectator threw a chair at Singh, knocking him out in a session. In Philadelphia, Dick Shikat threw Tex Cashman. In Phoenix Sammy Stein of New York, 205 pounds, felled Scotty Dewkins of Louisiana, 207 pounds.
The United States Lawn Tennis Association announced that the National Junior and Boys indoor tennis championship will be held December 26 to January 1. Entries for singles close December 19 and doubles on December 26.
Across the Midwest and West Coast, teams report injuries and tactical tweaks. Notre Dame plans light workouts to counter Irvine Warburton's runs, Illinois faces Ohio State after Bart Cummings surgery, Iowa-named players nursed but ready for Nebraska, Purdue misses Dupr Fehring while Duane Purvis may miss action, Northwestern’s Kawal out with shoulder, Olsen bruised, and Michigan sharpening passing against Northwestern. Wisconsin hopes to slow Minnesota with limited optimism.
Four Buckeye regulars sidelined during Monday practice as Sam Willaman prepares for Illinois. Rosequist sprained ankle likely out, Yards also hurt. Delich may start at tackle. Gallus bruises, Smith and Charney horse, leaving depth concerns for the line.
The game between Minnesota and Michigan finished 0-0 on a dry field, with Michigan coach Harry Kipke calling the Wolverines lucky not to lose. Highlights include Joe Laws’ 60-yard punt return for a TD against Purdue, records by Roy Den, and praise for backs Andy Pitney and Don Elser by Northwestern coach Dick Hanley.
Teams pause for rest ahead of key games with Springfield meeting Mansfield in a top clash. Sandusky hosts Willard as nine straight victories pursue statewide honors. Akron West undefeated against Youngstown South, while Portsmouth eyes Thanksgiving showdown with Springfield. Other results include Barberton, Bellaire, Warren, and Canton McKinley wins.
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