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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1933

Page

7

Widdleport Grid Iron Classic Set In Ohio Action

The annual Middleport versus Pomeroy football clash, known as the widdleport gridiron classic, pits two top Ohio League teams in a title duel. Middleport leads with four wins and no losses, while Pomeroy also has four wins and one loss as the season nears turkey day. A win by Middleport could clinch the championship. a Pomeroy victory would give them another win and sustain their streak toward the Class B crown. Panther fans expect a hard fought game with no other matchup matching this rivalry.

Middleport de- Pomeroy Pomeroy Bremen

Notre Dame to Face Southern California in Weekend Caps

Ray Brancheau of Monroe Michigan will captain Notre Dame against Southern California marking his second captaincy this year after leading the Irish in the Navy game despite a setback that limited him to ten minutes.

South Bend Ind Ray Brancheau Monroe Mich Notre Dame Southern California Brancheau Irish Navy

New York Manager Nominated as USTA President

Walter Merrill Hall of New York has been nominated to lead the United States Lawn Tennis Association as president, succeeding Harry R. Knox of Hoquiam Washington. Nomination is tantamount to election.

New York U.P Walter Merrill Hall United States Lawn Tennis Association Harry 8. Knox Hoquiam Wash

Bobcats Close Season With Senior Night Battle At Wesleyan

Ohio University's nine seniors headline the season finale against Ohio Wesleyan on Dad's Day. Bobcats expect full strength as Turley and White lead the Bishops' aerial threat, with Peden refining defense and drills to cap a year of key performances.

Bobcat Wesleyan John Turley Turley White Bobcats Peden

A A U Delegate Re-Elected at Pittsburgh Convention

Pittsburgh scene as Avery Brundage of Chicago is re elected to a sixth A A U presidency. The convention approves boxing rules remaining three 3 minute rounds with option for five 2 minute rounds and rejects a metric standard. A call for Roosevelt aid to fund pools and recreation centers is also adopted.

Pittsburgh UK Amateur Athletic Union Miami Fla Avery Brundage Chicago Gustavus T. Kirby Brundage Roosevelt Public Works Administration The Amateur Athletic Union Olympic Association Albert J. Wheljle Baltimore South Atlantic Berlin Charles O. Ornstein Jewish Welfare Board

Oregon State to Meet Nebraska on Thanksgiving Day

Oregon State, after beating Fordham in New York, will play Nebraska, Big Six champion, in Lincoln on Thanksgiving Day. Athletic director Carl A. Lodell announced the post season game as the western team stopped over on its return from the east. Final arrangements were made by telephone with Dana X. Bible, Nebraska athletic director and coach.

Chicago U.p Oregon State Fordham New York Nebraska Lincoln Neb Carl A. Lodell Dana X. Bible

Klein Makes Cubs Threat for 1984 Pennant Run

Chicago Cubs acquire Charles Klein from Philadelphia for cash over $100,000. The move shifts Klein to center field with Kiki Cuyler moving to right, opening a path for Babe Herman Rigel Stephenson Frank Demaree and rookie Tut Stainback to vie for the other outfield spots. Klein owns a lifetime .359 MLB average and led the league with .368 last season.

Chicago U.P Chicago Cubs Charles Chuck) Kiemn Cubs Klein Phillies Mark Koenig Harvey Hendrick Ted Kleinhaas Atlanta Kiki Cuyler Babe Herman Rigel Stephenson Frank Demaree Tut Stainback Los Angeles

Middleport Hi Leads League Championship Contenders

Southeastern Ohio High School Athletic League standings show Middleport leading with four wins and no losses, followed by Pomeroy with four wins and one loss. Athens and Nelsonville lack sufficient league games. the title hinges on the Turkey Day matchup between Middleport and Pomeroy.

Pomeroy Navy Southeastern Ohio High School Athletic League J. E. White Middleport Athens Logan New Boston Wellston Jackson Gallipolis Nelsonville

Buckeyes Ready to Face Illinois Amid Injuries

Ohio State coach Sam Willaman expressed confidence the team can beat Illinois despite injuries that limit practice. Key players like Ted Rosequist and Jack Beynon of Illinois are highlighted as pivotal factors in the looming matchup.

Ted Rosequist Bois Ronsequist Willaman Jim Scott Pete Delich Delich Jack Smith Ohio Dick Heekin Illinois Jack Beynon Ilinois

Favorite Loughran Set To Fight Impellettiere Tonight

Tom Loughran of Philadelphia a former light heavyweight champion is 7 to 5 favorite to beat Ray Impellettiere in a 10 round bout at the Coliseum in New York. More than 10 000 fans expected drawn by curiosity. Impellettiere age 23 pounds 256 on a 6 foot 7 1 2 inch frame seeks rapid ascent to heavyweight prominence despite a lone notable win.

New York Tommy Loughran Philadelphia Ray Impellettiere Coliseum Impellettiere

Neusel Stops Poreda in 10th Round Knockout

German heavyweight Walter Neusel earned his second consecutive knockout in two U S appearances by stopping Stanley Poreda of New Jersey in 31 seconds of the 10th round. Neusel finished the bout with a smashing right to the chin and a hard left hook.

New York Walter Neusel Stanley Poreda New Jersey Poreda

Big Ten Gridders Vie For All Conference Honors

Chicago Nov 22 U P Big Ten football stars seek final all conference berths in Saturdays games. Leaders include Lund Minnesota Bernard Michigan and Schammel Iowa with injuries threatening Fehring Purdue and Kawal Northwestern. Quarterback race features Laws Iowa Pardonner Purdue Beynon Illinois. Endorsed list highlights Wistert and Bernard among others.

Chicago U.P Big Ten Francis (Pug) Lund Minnesota Iron Man Michigan Charlie Bernard Zud Schammel Iowa Becau Dutch Fehring Purdue al Kawal Fehring Kawal Northwestern Notre Dame Joe Laws Paul Pardenner Jack Beynon Ilinois Tuck Bernard Den Hajek Moore Vuehinich Ohio State Petoskey Ward Manske Larson Minnesota Frink Illinois Haworth Wisconsin Gillman Wistert Rosequist Smith Schammel Kawai Maneikis Chica Jones Indiana Gailus Febel Bennis Oen Northwest Ern Wuchinich Lawa Yowat Pardonner Beynon Tilinoia Lund Everbirdus Berwangen Carter Purvis Hecker Crayne Regecai Kabaelo

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