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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1933
Page
9
Warner states the university opposes current football training rules and supports Gates plan changes. He argues altered scoring could affect strategy and player allocation, fearing de-emphasis of football if points are tied to first downs and punting tactics.
Ohio University's practice field emptied after a light session as nine seniors bid farewell to the Bobcats football program. The group including backs Matty Fehn Ralph Robinet te and linemen Bob Hilbert Bill Snyder Clayton Kessler Kenny Bennett wrap up their final preparations for the home game against Ohio Wesleyan Saturday. The squad remains in good shape with minor injuries noted and plans to showcase new plays such as lateral passes and spinners in the Bishops clash.
Henry Mohler a Dayton sophomore fullback acts as quarterback for Ohio Wesleyan football and calls plays in the huddle. He has been a standout in an ordinary season, excels at the spinner play and often tops the team in tackles on defense.
Ohio State faces Illinois in a potential title fight as the Buckeyes host the Illini in Ohio Stadium. Ohio Wesleyan visits Ohio University at Athens. Wooster clashes with Heidelberg at Tiffin. John Carroll meets Case in Cleveland. Akron hosts Mount Union at Alliance. Wittenberg reunites with Dayton in a regional rivalry at Dayton.
Notre Dame hones defense as Warburton imitator Everett Robinson troubles the Irish. Attendance for the Southern California clash tops expectations, with over 40,000 fans anticipated. Chicago prep notes recall Maroon defeat history, while Northwestern tunes backfield for Michigan. Indiana Purdue build toward the Old Oaken Bucket clash. Illinois heads to Columbus for Ohio State. Iowa cancels drills before Nebraska game.
In a preview of the Ohio State Illinois game, writers note that if Northwestern beats Michigan and Wisconsin defeats Minnesota, the Western Conference champion could be decided at Ohio Stadium. The 1928 season provided a reminder when Wisconsin lost and Illinois beat Ohio State to clinch the title.
In New York Joe Stecher of Nebraska defeated Fred Grubmeier of Iowa and others drew or defeated opponents including Gino Garbaldi Italy and Sid Westrich New York. Newark Ed Strangler Lewis beat Bill Middiekauf while Mayes McLain and Bert Rubi appeared. Los Angeles Sammy Stein defeated Nick Lutze 205 to 200 and 212 matchups featured Russia and Europe. Chicago Jim Londos beat Jim McMillan in 54 minutes 1 second and Dr Karl Sarpolia won from Tom Marvin.
Southern California and Notre Dame square off in their eighth annual clash at South Bend with national title no longer at stake. The Irish seek rebound after four defeats and a 7-0 victory over Northwestern while the Trojans ride a recent win streak and boast Warburton versus Pilney in a marquee matchup.
The American Olympic Association adopted a resolution urging removal of Jewish discrimination in Germany to allow U S participation in the 1996 Berlin Olympiad. After a stormy quadrennial meeting, Ornstein stated the group would withdraw American athletes unless conditions improved.
Mount Union will meet Akron in a football game despite seven Mount Union players suffering severe lime burns from the Kent State field incident. Officials initially considered canceling, but Akron officials argued against it and Mount Union agreed to play, even if it requires using the second team. Players from both Mount Union and Kent State were badly burned. doctors said recovery would take time.
Lexington reports Major Ralph Sasse and Ashland high school coach Paul Jenkins as leading candidates to succeed Harry Gamage as Kentucky football coach after Gamage resigned. The resignation becomes effective when his contract expires in June 1934 following an athletic council meeting. Major B E Brewer returned with Gamage.
In New York bouts Tommy Lough outpointed Ray Sampellettiere and Al Roth defeated Lou Poster. Eddie Houghton and Johnny Bonito posted decisions, while Johnny Morro and Lew Farber also claimed wins. In San Francisco Joe Teiken outpointed Lew Farber and Baby Joe Gans defeated Tommy King.
New York November 23 A dramatic 10 round decision by Tommy Loughran over Raymond Impellittiere stirred a near riot as a late cut lip and a referee overrule sparked controversy. Loughran, lighter by about 70 pounds, won the final four rounds and earned a title shot push despite the defeat.
At Wilmington California Archie Lewis 135 of New Orleans defeated Rita Martinez 134 of Los Angeles by decision in a ten round bout.
Henry McLemore writes an annual tradition feature as football rivalries spark nostalgia. He recalls early clashes between Valevard and Rutprince, describes a packed Yalevard Stadium crowd, and cites legendary moments from 1838 to 1873 as the classic spirit of the rivalry endures.
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