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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1931

Page

9

Buckeye Conference All Star Selections Named

Nearly twenty Ohio sports writers picked the Buckeye Conference All Star team from five schools led by captain Claude Chrisman of Ohio University. Key players include Ohio’s Gabriel Westfall and Collins, Miami’s Cartwright, Cincinnati’s Goldmeyer, and Denison’s Hauser. Honorable mentions cover Livingston Sadosky Niemi Kerekes Lewis Metz Miller Lantz Winsor.

Ohio Buckeye Ohio University Ohio Wesleyan Wittenberg DePauw Wabash Indiana Cliaude Chrisman Bobcats Chrisman Clark Gabriel Edgar Westfall Gabriel Westfall Cliff Goldmeyer Cincinnati Bearcat Kepler William Gilliland Howard Welker Denison Howard Ginaven George Collins Ohio U Don Scott Collins Bob Corry Miami Kermit Blosser William Stewart Harry Barber John Hauser Chester Smith Urban Vaccariello Smith United Press Lowell Livingston Leonard Sadosky George Niemi John Kerekes Robert Lewis Walter Metz Roland Miller Don Lantz Herb Winsor Donald Scott Claude Chrisman Wilbur Cartwright

Notre Dame and Rival Formations Highlight Football Strategy

The article outlines Notre Dame and other teams using square V and Z single wing formations. It notes square as a key Notre Dame weapon for off tackle and ends, with V for kicking and ends, and Z or single wing back for strong punishing plays.

Notre Dame Andy Smith California Gil Dobie Cornell Jock Sutherland Pittsburgh Sassent Army Pop Warner Pitt Army

Mitch's Musings on past sports and radio enjoyments

The writer lists a string of reminiscences and observations from sports and media life. Mentions Butch Grover winning Ohio's Buckeye Conference basketball title, the Bobcats defending a football crown, a high batting average, Schmeling's heavyweight title defense, and various personal notes about broadcasts, travel, and leisure from the summer before a holiday.

Butch Grover Ohio Buckeye Bobcats Ckeye Schmeling Graham McNamee Ted Albie Booth Yale Tom Byrne Art Smith Columbus Jack Sharkey Pepper Martin Bill Beckwith Bloomington B. B Granville Bill Gilvary Don Wheaton VePauw Beck- Boar Harold Brown Arkling Booth WABC Boswell Sisters Benny

Northwestern Captain Suffered Lime Burn in Prep for Purdue Clash

Evanston Nov 25 A R Dallas Marvis Northwestern captain and tackle nursed a bad lime burn but was expected to be ready for Saturday's game with Purdue at Soldier Field Chicago Moore Olson and Fenell had slight lime burns from last week's game with Iowa.

Evanston A.r.dallas Marvis Northwestern Purdue Soldier Field Chicago Moore Olson Fenell Iowa

Michigan coach Kipke to mix lineup vs Wisconsin

Michigan coach Harry Kipke plans several substitutions against Wisconsin to give sophomores and reserves a chance to play after restricting changes in last week's win over Minnesota.

Ann Arbor Mich U.P Harry Kipke Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin

Minn. Buckeyes Game Hopes Rest On Robison Return

Minneapolis reports that Brad Robison of Minnesota, who suffered a slight appendicitis attack last week, likely will be ready to play against Ohio State on Saturday. Kenneth MacDougall, the midget back, is the only major casualty.

Minneapolis Minn U.P Brad Robison Minnesota Ohio State Kenneth MacDougaLl

Purdue Aims to Upset Northwestern in Charity Battle

Purdue Boilermakers show more determination than in any game this season as they prepare to upset Northwestern in the charity battle set for Saturday in Lafayette.

Lafayette Ind U.P Purdue Boilermakers Northwestern

Commission To Meet Unemployment Study Group

Ohio governor appoints a state commission to study unemployment insurance and recommend legislation. The first session will be December 8 in the governor’s office with Senator James A. Reynolds of Cleveland as chairman.

Columbus U.P State Commission George White Ohio James A. Reynolds Cleveland

Cleveland Community Fund Surpasses Goal by 30000

At the closing meeting, the Cleveland Community Fund was over subscribed by 30000 dollars. The final subscription totaled 5680026.06 dollars, exceeding the 5650000 dollar goal.

Cleveland U.P Cleveland Community Fund

Elimination of ties eyed in charity football tests

New York reports that charity tournaments in Chicago New Haven and New York will test a three judge tiebreaker to decide even scores. KE Hall chair of the national rules committee notes the aim to find a fair method and may present results at the February rules meeting. He hints the test favors teams with stronger offense.

New York Chicago New Haven KE. K. Hall Hall National Rules Committee Football Rules Committee

Notre Dame drills before Army clash in New York

Notre Dame prepares for the season finale against Army in New York. Fullback George Melinkovich, sidelined vs Southern California, is back but relegated to the second team by coach Steve Banas as the squad departs Thursday noon.

Sou Bend Ind U.R Notre Dame Fighting Irish Army New York George Melinkovich Southern California Steve Banas

Princeton Poised for Upset as Full Team Returns

Princeton, N J announces full strength for first time this season against Yale. Quarterback Knell, halfback Jack James, and captain Hill Yeckley guard practiced with the varsity, signaling potential key positions for the upset bid.

Princeton N. J Yale Knell Jack James Hill Yeckley

New Men in Lineup for Army at Notre Dame Trial

West Point reports three new players arming for duty as reserve tackle Jack Armstrong and ends Norman Sankenan and Jack Sawer shine in Army practice this week. They are expected to see service again against Notre Dame in New York Saturday.

West Point N. Y Jack Armatrong Norman Sankenan Jack Sawer Army Notre Dame New York

844 or Bust McLemore’s Slogan in This Week’s Games

The article outlines football prognosticator McLemore’s picks for upcoming games with “844 or bust” as his guiding slogan. It lists matchups including Pitt vs Nebrask e, Kentucky vs Tennessee, Colgate vs Brown, and Notre Dame vs Army among others, with favored sides and playful commentary.

McLemore Henry McOlemore York Nev Aiona Hke Powder Factory Texas New Mexico Wyoming Montana Pitt

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