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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1925

Page

9

Stegeman Names All Southern Eleven for Messengers

Athens November 27 The Consolidated Press names the All Southern eleven focusing on ends Lowe and Supplee of the South. Notable backs and linemen include Thompson and Merkle from Georgia, Doderer from North Carolina, McKibbon Vanderbilt, Holland Virginia Tech, Rives Vanderbilt, Thorpe Tech, Luckie Georgia, McKeever and Robinson North Carolina, Buckler Alabama and Godwin Georgia Tech. Center choice remains difficult with several contenders.

Supplee Thompson Georgia Merkle Tech Doderer North Carolina McKibbon Vanderbilt Holland Virginia Rives Thorpe Georgia Tech Luckie

Georgia's Stegeman Selects All-Southern Team for 1935

Eleven BH J Stegeman University of Georgia director picks an All Southern Eleven for 1935 naming Ends Lowe Tennessee Supplie Maryland Tackles McKibbon Vanderbilt Holland Virginia Guards Buckler Alabama Godwin Georgia Tech Center Forbes Georgia Quarterback Hubert Halfbacks Ivery Poole Georgia Tech McKeever North Carolina Sarr o Florida Tawkins Washington and Lee Holmes Alabama Forbes praised as the best ball passer and standout against heavier men.

BH. J. Stegeman University of Georgia Lowe Tennessee Supplie Maryland McKibbon Vanderbilt Holland Virginia Buckler Alabama Godwin Georgia Tech Forbes Georgia Hubert Ivery Good. Poole McKeever North Carolina Sarro Florida Tawkins Washington and Lee Holmes

Notable backs shine as college football stars across the South

The piece lauds Hubert of Alabama for two years of unbeaten conference play and strong leadership on the field. It highlights Moore of Georgia Lautenschlager of Tulane Diffy of Virginia Flournoy of Tulane as top backs, praising Flournoy as a prolific scorer and premier punter. Brown of Alabama is praised for open field running and versatility. Palmer of Fro Lee and Wycott of Georgia Tech receive mentions as strong backs, with praise for overall talent, speed, and defensive ability.

Hubert Alabama Moore Georgia Lautenschlager Tulane Diffy Virginia Flournoy South Brown Jand Palmer Fro Lee Wycott Georgia Tech Louisiana New Orleans Mississippi Ohio Southern Conference Southern

Pennsylvanias lighter football schedule ahead of sesquicentennial year

The article notes Pennsylvanias planned gentler 1925 football slate featuring Franklyn, Marshall, Johns Hopkins, Swarthmore, Chicago, William, Illinois, Haverford, Columbia, and Cornell. It highlights returning stars M reuse Rogers Fields Singer Thayer Sternckt and expects a stronger team next season during the sesquicentennial celebration. Tulane also features a predominantly Southern lineup with Lautenschlager and Flournoy.

Franklyn Marshall Johns Npina Swathmore Chicago Willame Illinois Haverford Columbia Cornell Pennsylvania Quakers Mreuse Rogers Fields Singer Thayer Sternckt Old Pennsylvania

Walker's Title Remains Secure After Bout With Friedman

In Newark on Wednesday night Mic Walker outpointed Sailor Friedman, keeping his title secure with a wide margin. Walker dominated ten of twelve rounds, while Friedman rallied in rounds eleven and twelve for a spirited exchange, but the early lead gave Walker a comfortable decision.

Consolidated New York Sailor Friedman Newark Mic Walker Friedman Walker

Grange and Marek Highlight Big Ten Prospects

Billy Evans lauds Red Grange as football's premier figure since Thorpe and predicts a long-lasting mark for him in Big Ten play. He notes Grange may turn pro for money and praises Britton's joint venture. Marek of Ohio State shows flashes of brilliance despite injuries, signaling a bright future for the Buckeye in the gridiron.

Red” Grange Jim Thorpe Hlindg Flash Thorpe Grange Ilinois Britton Marek Elmer Marek Ohio State Illinois Big Ten

Lancaster victory over Ohio U in tight 23 to 18 battle

Lancaster M. and M. defeats Ohio University 23 to 18 at Lancaster Armory. Ohio led 11 to 10 at halftime but Lancaster surged ahead in the second half. Coach Grover commends the effort while citing crowd size and the small court as factors affecting play.

Lancaster M Ohio University Dribbiers Lancaster Armory University Lancaster

Cross Country Flourishes Amid Grim Crossword Decline

The writer laments the decline of crosswords but notes cross country running still thrives in its harsh forms, contrasting the two pastimes and implying ongoing vigor in distance events.

Imposter Countess Questioned Over Admission

A man asks how President Coolidge could verify the Hungarian countess really eats goulash while she is being denied admission, reflecting concern about her true identity.

O’georty Coolidge

Stanford Beats California Ends Bruins Hopes of Long Bear Victory

Stanford defeated California on the coast marking the first Bruin win over the Bears since 1918 when Stanford returned to the American style of play. Prior meetings favored California with only a 20 20 tie in 1934 and earlier successes by the Bears.

Stanford Bears Stanford California Bruin Bears

Case Breaks Western Reserve Jinx In 6-0 Win

Case School 1 Cleveland defeated Western Reserve 6-0, ending a long drought against the ancient rival. The Scientists secured their first victory over Reserve since 1911 in the 34th meeting, surprising the favored team.

Case Western Reserve Case School Cleveland Reserve

Athens Defeats New Straitsville 26-0 in Season Finale

Athens High School football overwhelmed New Straitsville 26 to 0 in the final game of the season. P Carmichael opened scoring with a five yard run, E Carmichael added a 64 yard dash, and Sprague plus Rupe Perkins added touchdowns as Bechtold converted twice. Morgan suffered an unconscious injury but rejoined later and Athens secured the champions’ cup to be presented soon.

New Straitsville High Athens Foot Eleven New Straitsville Tigers Mr. Thomas Wellston P. Carmichael E. Carmichael John Sprague Rupe Perkins Bechtold Morgan Keeler Straitsville Carmichael Wise Waa Blinkey Bennett Neal Fields Ashworth Murphy Brown Alden Shepherd Sweeney Wilson Wilson’s Runs, and All of the Backfield Plays. First Quarter New 8Straitsville Perkins Rupe Visitors New Straits Sprague New Straitsville le Athens N. Straitsville Morgan Sssevesseess Jonce Epd Blankenship

Rutgers Kicker Carl Wolfe Fitted With Cage Aid

Carl Wolfe, standout drop-kicker for Rutgers, is nearly sightless without glasses. Coach Jack Wallace engineered a cage device to assist his scrimmages, enabling Wolfe to participate despite his visual impairment. A note mentions Bobbie Jones’ golf trophy burned in an incident.

Carl Wolfe Rutgers Jack Wallace

Football Scores From Collegiate Matches Across Regions

A compilation of college football results lists numerous games with teams such as Ohio Northern, Wit Maskell Indians, Notre Dame, Oregon, Utah, Oklahoma, Ali universities and various smaller colleges. Scores include Oklahoma 38 over Oklahoma Ams, Arizona 19 over Idaho, Pittsburgh 28 over Penn State 7, Tulane 14 over Centenary, and others across the South and West.

Milam V. of Cincinnati Fordham John Carroll Nebraska Notre Dame Oregon Colorado Denver Columbia Lather Nevada Arisona Utah Aggies U. of Utah Oklahoma Oklahoma Ams ‘Ries C. Aha Culver Military Elgin Carthage Titiners College Milliken Charleston Normals

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