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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1930
Page
13
Ironton Tanks beat the Chicago Bears 26 to 13 in Cincinnati with Glenn Presnell returning an 88 yard run for a TD. Other NFL notes include Chris Cagle's Giants debut and Green Bay loss to slip into second place.
Dink Templeton, Stanford track coach, spoke at length and with strong volume criticizing USC athletic practices. He remarked that the subject warranted open scrutiny, noting it contrasted with coverage from the previous year.
Athens High footballers prepare for a second clash with Nelsonville after a standout first game. Coach Pete McKinley resumes full squad drills focusing on line strength and passing, while Nelsonville’s upset over Logan signals a tougher test. Big Red backers will travel to support.
In Ohio six Thanksgiving Day games are set with Miami and Cincinnati headlining the Buckeye Conference race. The Miami Redskins visit Cincinnati to contest third place, as most conference tilts have been completed and Cincinnati relies on a potent passing attack to challenge the favored Miami.
Northwestern places four on the United Press All Big Ten team led by Baker and Fesler as ends. Ohio State and Michigan each land two picks. Purdue Wisconsin and Minnesota claim one apiece. Other selections include Morrison at center and Newman at quarterback with multiple linemen across Purdue Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Notre Dame defeated Northwestern 14 to 0 to run its unbeaten streak to eight and its consecutive wins to 17 since 1928. The victory leaves Notre Dame as the leading undefeated team facing Army and Southern California in its remaining schedule.
A football player displays sportsmanship after losing the game by praising opponents and acknowledging their play. He calls out perceived unfairness without duplicating the controversy, emphasizing respect and fair competition.
Mitchell's Musings notes the Ohio University Bobcats go undefeated for two seasons and win their second straight Buckeye Athletic Association title. The piece details graduations and replacements needed for 1931, highlighting key players, positions, and potential freshmen prospects. It also cites a New Yorker piece praising Notre Dame's 1930 team and its dominant play against Penn State.
United Press under Western Conference coaches selects an all Big Ten team with three picks per position. Key names include Morrison of Michigan at center and Hanley of Northwestern at quarterback, with multiple Purdue and Northwestern players noted across backfield and line positions.
Buckeye standings show Ohio Wesleyan and Ohio State at top with Miami trailing. Cincinnati and Denison share mid positions as teams chase key wins before the final Thanksgiving game between Miami and Cincinnati.
Ohio University Bobcats capped back‑to‑back Buckeye Conference titles after a 20 victory over Ohio Wesleyan. Rex Burke Paulding and Claude Chrisman Mr. Vernon starred as the team went through two seasons without a defeat, completing 18 of 19 games, with football finished for the nine months.
The clash over Southern California victories provokes broad reactions across the country, providing the nation with rare laughter at the expense of Pacific coast football teams.
Private Wiret Clase Joseph W. O'Rourke of Athens Ohio has been promoted to corporal while stationed at Fort Shafter Hawaii on foreign service. He arrived in Honolulu March 1926 and serves with the 64th Coast Artillery Battery A, an anti aircraft regiment responsible for guard duties for visiting ambassadors generals governors and other notables in Honolulu.
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