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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1931

Page

9

Athens High School drubs Nelsonville in final game

Athens High School overwhelmed Nelsonville 71 to 0 in the season finale at the local field. Denny McDaniels scored four TDs while Severson Whipple and McDaniels provided the big gains as Athens rolled to a dominant victory.

Chuck Beamer Athens High School Nelsonville McKinleymen Pomeroy Athens Greyhounds Bulldogs Hyannahs Denny McDaniels Gallipot McDaniels Greyhounds Fron Whipple Severson Ssonville

Crooksville Beats Logan 14-0 To Claim Victory

Crooksville High defeated Logan High 14 to 0 in a rough game here Friday afternoon. Bell starred for Crooksville with both rushing and passing, while Dalrymple and Pettit contributed on the ground. Logan fought hard but was overpowered by Crooksville’s stronger line and aggressive play despite penalties totaling 145 yards.

Logan Crooksville High Logan High Bray Keller Crooksville Allen Bell Cc. Dalrymple Pettit R. Dalrymple Visuars

John Carroll Triumphs Over Otterbein In 18 Point Win

John Carroll, led by Johnny Burke who sat out much of the season with injuries, defeated Otterbein 18 to 0 in Cleveland. Burke produced two 38 and 29 yard runs for a first touchdown, Arthur Stiegerwald’s 25 yard pass set up the second, and Burke closed with an 18 yard rush for the final score. Also, Baldwin Wallace beat Akron University 1906 to cap the Ohio Conference slate.

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Ohio State Dominates Illinois 40 to 0 in Buckeye Showcase

Ohio State backs unleash a swift ground assault and precise passes to rout Illinois 40 to 0. Carrols three touchdowns and Cramers two interception drives power the hosts as Willaman uses 42 players in a relentless attack.

Booths Kick Secures Yale 3 0 Victory Over Harvard

In Inbridge Mass Nov 2 Yale captain Albie Booth booted a 14 yard field goal in the final three minutes to defeat Harvard 3 to 0 before 58000. Booth’s clutch kick clinched his personal triumph over Captain Barry Wood as Yale ends Harvard’s undefeated hopes.

Inbridge Mass Cars Alhie Booth Yale Harvard Eli Barry Wood Crimson Howard Wood Booth Harvard Phi Beta Kappa Gooth Ikost Parker Jack Crickard Crickard Barres White

Football ABCs and the four formation classes

A concise guide notes four main football formations close open punt and spread. It mentions a clone thrust play and describes ends and backs aligned near tackles with the quarterback handling the ball for handoffs. The passage reflects era terminology and coach influence on formation naming.

Ling Cloda Mon Feeda Il

Close Formation for Plunges in Backfield Tactics

The diagram shows a close formation suited for plunges and strong for a straight buck with or without an interferer guiding the ball carrier into the opening. It is weak for a flank attack and can feature the Jett half of the fullback carrying the ball in a split buck.

Lutherans Beat Dayton to Stay Undefeated 21-6

Wittenberg remained unbeaten by defeating Dayton 21 to 6. Dayton scored first on a 47 yard series ending with Gorry crossing from five yards. Plummer and Truboy sparked a comeback with a 87 yard rush and an extra point. Douds intercepted a pass for a 53 yard return setting up a Wright score, followed by Hoeflich’s interception TD to close.

Nerg'a Fighting Lutherana Downing University of Dayton Wittenberg Dayton Fitzsimmons Gill Gorry Stanley Plummer Ike Truboy Douds Wright Trubey Hoeflich der Nev Ar-Witten

Mitch’s Allstar Team Picks From Midwest Conference

A fan column names players from Miami Ohio and Cincinnati as top selections for an allstar football team. Picks include Corry and Stewart from Miami, Gamont and Vallmner, with Chrisman praised as best center, plus Westfall, Kepler, and Goldmeyer highlighted for their all‑round backfield and defensive prowess.

Ohio Corry Mami Miami Stewart Joe Gamont Hy Vallmner China Chris Hoff Wesleyan George Colling George Red Gabriel Tke Chrisman Fleld Gemerzl Westfall Bishops Russ Kepler Kep Goldmeyer Cincinnati Rilaml Stewart Ur Mia Fransont Ohio Smith & Cincinnati Ut Wesleyan

Notre Dame Falls to USC in Classic Comeback Battle

In a dramatic clash at Notre Dame, Southern California erased a 14-0 deficit to beat the Irish 14-13 on a late field goal. The Trojans staged a pivotal drive in the final period, overcoming penalties and defensive stops as Bernie Baker kicked the game winner. Notre Dame had led 14-13 late before USC drove for the winner and the decisive moment.

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