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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1929

Page

7

Buckeyes Face Illini In Old Big Ten Showdown

Ohio State and Illinois prep for the annual home coming clash in Columbus with 70 000 spectators expected and tickets sold out. Illinois claims a stronger line and faster runners while OSU hopes to shock the field in a pivotal Western Conference battle.

OLS U.P Salem Sam Ohio State Scarlet and Gray Ohio Jini Illlinois Fritz Humbert Judd Timm Illinois Bucks Ilinois Buckeyes

Two Hollister Cage Teams Clash Tonight in County Showdown

Stockport High School aims to defend Morgan County boys title with their past champions, while the Stockport girls seek to repeat their division crown. Hollister’s boys and girls also hold county titles, with coach W M Anderson rebuilding the boys around Leo Westfall. The girls game starts at 7 with referee Sharp Athens, followed by the boys.

Hollister Stockport High School Hollister High School Stockport Morgan County Athens County Leo Westfall W. M. Anderson Carbondale Sharp Athens

Early West Coast and Carroll Football Teams Highlighted

UCLA under coach Spaulding struggles to rise in the Pacific Coast Conference while captain Carl Brown, a 200 pound tackle, posts a 10 flat 100 yard dash and 28 second furlong. John Carroll's Kennerk leads the Blue Streaks, a light but fast team that shut out Davis and Elkins 12 to 0 and played many home games at night.

University of California At Los Angeles Southern Ranch W. H. Spaulding Carl Brown Ugh Kennerk Blue Streaks John Carroll University of Cleveland Carroll Davis and Elkins

Big Ten Champs Set to Face Indiana in Key Clash

Purdue, champions of the Big Ten, travel to Bloomington to challenge Indiana in a pivotal game that could pave a path to a national title. Purdue’s potent backfield and versatile offense clash with Indiana’s improving squad before about 36,000 fans at Indiana Stadium.

Indiana Purdue Four Horsemen Notre Dame Boilermakers Harreson Chicago Ohio State Northwestern Indiana Stadium Biv

Gift of Fan Brings Water Wagon to Ohio State

Guy Bowman presents a combined water wagon temporary ambulance and first aid station to Ohio State University as a reward to the team for beating Michigan two years in a row.

Ohio State University Guy Bowman Michigan

Sheldon Clark May Succeed Harmon

Sheldon Clark the millionaire sportsman and Sinclair Oil vice president was slated to become president of the Chicago Stadium. Offered the $7 million project by the stadium board, he expected to decide within two hours and indicated a positive answer. He cited Harmon as a close friend and pledged to make the stadium a success and boon to Chicago sports.

Chicago U.R Sheldon Clark Sinclair Oil Company Paddy Harmon Clark Harmon

74-Pound Husky Mitey Leader Leads Kent Bearcats

Artin L. Davey Jr., a 74-pound husky, will play quarterback for the Kent Bearcats in the national 100 pound title clash against Holy Name of Columbus, staged as a preview to the Ohio State Illinois game in Ohio Stadium on November 23. Davey is the son of former Congressman Martin L. Davey of Kent.

Artin L. Davey, Jr Kent Bearcats Holy Name Eleven Columbus Ohio State Ilinois Ohio Stadium Bearcats Davey Martin L. Davey Kent

Special Music Here by Letart Falls Quartet at Central M E Church

Spiritual selections by the Letart Falls quartet will be sung during Sun night services at Central M E Church announced by Rev. T P Day. The radio artists canceled a prior engagement there due to illness.

Letart Falls Sun Iy Central M. E T. P. Day Central M. E. Church

Whipping the Ball Teaching Drive Distance

A driving club with a rattan shaft designed to crack like a whip is promoted as boosting driving distance for learners.

Ohio Gridders Pose For Motion Pictures

Two hundred feet of film were used to capture Ohio State football practice scenes for the 1929 season. The footage includes Coach Bird with the staff, Captain Ped Brammer receiving instruction, Dutch Trautwein with the first string, Grover with the first team backs, the first and second teams in action, seniors tackling the dummy, Kepler punting, Singer passing, Young with the ball, and Griffith and Seedhouse. The films will be shown at alumni meetings and at high schools in Ohio and neighboring states.

C. Bird Ped Brammer Singer Young Griffith Seedhouse Ohio

Label and track stored labels for quick retrieval

Keeping a labeled stash of sticker labels near at hand helps you mark every stored item. Clear labeling on boxes of trims and ribbons saves time when you later search for them.

Appetizing Tea Tips For Chilly Afternoons

A brief note on enjoying tea with mint for cold days. It suggests using dried mint or growing fresh mint in a sunny window in a flower pot for a simple, comforting cup.

Grid Star Is Bambino's Idol

New York November 22 Babe Ruth idolizes Fordham football captain Tony Siano a 165 pound center admired by the Home Run King The Sul tan of Swat cheers from the stands and roars for Siano in Fordham games across the season

York Babe Ruth Sultan Swat Fordham University Egridders Tony Siano Fordham Tony New York Eleven Liams

Young Ghid Senior McKenney Named BC Head Coach

Joe McKenney a 24 year old football coach at Boston College is described as the youngest head coach in major gridiron circles. He gains notice for rapid rise in college football coaching ranks and leadership at BC.

Joe McKenney Boston College

Clemenceau in Critical Condition Reports Say

Paris November 22 The condition of Georges Clemenceau former wartime premier of France became critical shortly before noon today as reported by U P dispatches during the day praise and concern follow the news of his health status.

Paris U.P George Clemenceau France

Notre Dame probes Navy game as referee scene sparks talk

The article recalls a tense exchange after a Navy game where officials were pressed by players and observers to finish a dispute with three plays in silence. A large crowd and a burly official responded with a lighter kickoff to resume regular play.

Otre Dame Wilmer Crowell Roawell Primo Carnera Tesiant Georgetown University Washington Sea Sch

Final Curtain Drops On Three Buckeye A A Teams Tomorrow

Cincinnati dispatch notes the Buckeye Association schedule closing with Ohio University at Athens and Wittenberg at Dayton Thanksgiving. Ohio Wesleyan, Denigan, and other Buckeye teams face non conference tests while aiming to cap a strong season. Charlie Wertz leads scoring with 388 points. Russell Kepler and peers chase top totals as the conference winds down.

Buckeye A. A Buckeye Association Cincinnati U.P Ohio University Wittenberg Athens Peden Dayton Dayton University Stuckeye Association Ohie Wesleyan Wésat Red Cagle Denigan St. Navier Ohio T Bilahopa Army Dentson Buckeye Bt Navier Cinetonath Corcoran Field Dentaon Miami Idfe Buckeye Elevena Navy Washington & Jefferson Ohio State

Wittenberg schedules new Buckeye opponents for 1930

Spring field reports that Wittenberg football plans for 1930 include new foes such as center University of Detroit and John Carroll, with negotiations under way for Navier in Cincinnati and a game with Center. The article lists top conference scorers and players across several schools, highlighting George Vosster and Ray Hart among leaders.

Springfield Wittenberg Teamham Lutherans Navier

Shugart Milam Wins Buckeye Cross Country Title at Cincinnati

Shugart Milam won the Buckeye cross country race in Cincinnati setting a course record of 260 minutes 574-10 seconds. The event saw Ohio Wesleyan finish second with Cincinnati and Ohio University following, while Denison placed fourth.

Buckeye Shugart Milam Cincinnati Waldo Dean Salpulu Kla Ohio Westeran Mingni Ohio Wesleyan Ohio University Denison

Wertz Leads Conference Scorers With 26 Points

Charles Wertz of Toledo Ohio Wesleyan restored his place atop the conference scoring list after a three-touchdown game against Cincinnati to reach 26 points. Russell Kegger of Wellington Ohio trails, having briefly overtaken Wertz before his return to second.

Charles Chuck’? Wertz Toledo Ohio Wesleyan Wertz Cincinneti Russell Kegger Wellington Ohio

Charlie Chung Heads to Hawaiian Open in Honolulu

Professional golfer Charlie Chung, a standout performer in the record books as the only Chinese golfer to achieve prominence, will participate in the Hawaiian Open at the Wailai Tai Golf Club in Honolulu on November 5.

Charlin Chung Chung Wailatlai Golf Club Honolulu Charliie

Colgate Football Backfield Depth in 1929 Start

Colgate opened the 1929 season with seven backs seven ends five tackles two guards and five centers who had prior varsity football experience.

Colgate

Promising Freshman Rowing Candidate In Washington

Howard Dent, a promising Washington freshman rower, competes despite blindness. His oar handle is notched to indicate whether the blade is faced or feathered, aiding technique and training.

Howard Dent Washinton Iatia

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Bobcats Wittenberg Lutherans Illini Ohio Field Edwards Atona Ginger Marty Harre Ohio Scholats Wittenbere Poothall Cape Titis William Pidwards Massilfon Comey John Brickles Newark Ploward Maurer Dover Bloomington Ind Hoosiers Chas Millikan Optometrist Masonic Building Floor Frigidaire The Battery & Electric Company Bambino Young Ghid Clemenceau Worse Charlie Wertz Cincinnati University Russell Kepler Ted Franz Ashland George Wessler Ray Hart W. Miller George Vosster Frankfin Milaarist Marietta Ved Franz Jamea Chick Youn Clark Gabriel Piqua Douglas Smith Cleveland Ted Marty Akron Bdear Westfall Francis Thomas Ravenna Ray Singer Harold Manon Gordon Wraft Oak Park Wealeyan the Securit Savings Bank Buckeye State Building and Loan Gay ST Charlie Chung Athens Messenger Circulation Department
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