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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1926

Page

12

Navy, Army Play 21-21 Tie in Classic West Point Showdown

Chicago crowd of 100000 watched the Army and Navy battle to a 21 all stalemate. Shapley of Navy sparked late heroics with a 7 yard run and a key 7 yard end run TD, while Hamilton and Shapley tied the score with passing and rushing as darkness halted further scoring. Army's Wilson, Cagle and Sprague caused trouble but Navy capitalized on a crucial early break. Also noted Ohio University honored on All Buckeye squad and Notre Dame humbled by Carnegie Tech.

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Navy Beats Army In Windless Chicago Showdown

Navy tops Army 21 to 14 in Chicago as Cadets and Midshipmen clash at the field. Navy gains 423 yards passing on 10 completions of 16 attempts while Army nets 26 yards on its two serial plays. Navy earns 12 first downs to Army's nine and is penalized 70 yards to Army's 35. Key contributors include Cagle with 94 yards for Army and Caldwell with 86 for Navy while multiple substitutions and score by periods are noted. Officials included Crowell as referee and Eckersal as umpire.

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Hunting Party Is Lost in Africa

CAPE TOWN South Africa United Press reports a party of two American doctors is missing in the African wilds. Fears rise as word circulates that supplies may have been exhausted after raids or theft by Bushmen. The missing hunters are Dr W O W McMillan of Birmingham Alabama and Dr N L Magoon a dentist with a practice in Salisbury Rhodesia.

Cape Town South Africa Nev South African W OW. McMillan Birmingham Alabam

Detroit Policeman Killed on His Beat

Detroit police officer Sergeant Edward Perin, holder of the department’s highest bravery award, was found shot near the heart on a sidewalk outside a saloon after sending in a garbled call. Twelve people were in custody as investigators searched for the bandits involved.

Detroit Edward Purin Perrin

Submarine flotilla arrives as French brace for fascist activity

Three French submarines and four destroyers have reached a port for a planned seven day stay, part of a broader precautionary move following reports of fascist bands in Paris and tensions with Italy. A naval squadron was sighted off the coast as authorities prepared for potential unrest.

Sic France Tay Eerie Paris

Rockne Team Upset as Carnegie Tech Demolishes Notre Dame

In Pittsburgh Carnegie Tech crushed Notre Dame 219 to 0, dominating with tougher tackling, superior ends and sharper passes. Harpster scored two field goals and Tech repeatedly advanced from the Notre Dame 14 and 3 yard lines.

Nelsonville gridiron season notes honors for Harry Kelly

Nelsonville finished its season with five wins and four losses after a Thanksgiving game against Logan. Highlights include Woodson and Howell as offensive standouts, two 90 yard runs by Woodson, and a 55-0 win over New Straitsville. The piece proposes naming the local playground “Kelly Field” to honor Harry Kelly for his contributions to community and high school athletics.

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Western Conference Football Schedules Face Changes

Chicago November 21 Western Conference coaches and officials welcomed new football schedules for 1927. Several traditional games were dropped while teams still face strong and weak opponents. Purdue plays Harvard at Cambridge in October, Indiana visits Harvard on October 29, Michigan meets Navy at Ann Arbor on November 12, and Princeton plays Ohio State at Princeton on November 7. Northwestern is not listed with Chicago or Notre Dame for next season. Notre Dame draws Minnesota and Indiana, Navy, Army, Georgia Tech, Drake, and Southern California. Chicago faces Indiana, Purdue, Penn State, Ohio State, Michigan, Illinois, and Wisconsin on Saturdays. Northwestern plays Illinois after Ohio State. Michigan plays Wisconsin, Ohio State, Illinois, Chicago, Navy, Minnesota in sequence.

Chicago Purdue Harvard Cambridge Indiana Harvard Stadium Michigan Navy Ann Arbor Pennsylvania Princeton Ohio State Northwestern Georgia Tech Evanston Notre Dame Minnesota Army Georgia Tech Drake Wisconsin Illinois Iinois

Navy Pleased by Seaplane Crews Despite Failures

The Navy reported November 27 that the proposed nontop seaplane Mirht from Hampton Roads to Colon Panama failed to meet requirements yet showed spirited effort from both crews. Navy authorities praised the crews and continued evaluation of the project.

Washington Navy Hampton Reeds Colon Panama

Logan Cagers Start Monday With Practice

Logan High School opens basketball practice Monday evening under Coach Harley Meyer. Captain Keller and three holdovers return, with Martin, Williams, Leadbetter, Canty, and Ridgley among hopefuls. A weekly game schedule is planned, with December 10 open and Crooksville eyed for that date.

Logan Logan High School Harley Meyer Laze Keller Fox Becker Keller Pias Martin Williams Leadbetter Canty Ridgley Crooksville Iuast High Columbus Gallipolis Jackson Trenton Portsmouth Athens Lancaster Wellston Nelsonsville Baltimore Pomeroy Welsonville

Decision Planned In Fall-Doheny Oil Trial By Christmas

A U S paragraph reports a pending decision in the Fall Doheny oil trial expected by Christmas. The note ties the case to defense and prosecution plans amid a high profile legal battle over a $100,000 loan and related conveyance. The piece references a stock of related headlines including ship sale rumors and a fire in Green ville, with a broad map of notable Ohio city nicknames and local incidents.

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Berlins Names Removed From New York Social Register

New York November 27 The social register’s forty first annual edition omits Eilin Mackay and Irving Berlin and their spouses from its list The move follows public sensationalism surrounding the Berlins and other famous families Detailing the punishment felt by the 400 the report notes the Stillmans and Rhinelander as examples Wilmington Delaware November 27 A reported whipping post scene occurs after a gas lab leader sentence. the incident involves Lloyd a black man and a Cleveland led official at the county jail brigade site

New York U.R Eilin Mackay Irving Berlin America Misa Mackay the Stillmans Leonard Kip Rhinelander Wilmington Del Elmer Ohio New Castle

All American Chosen by New York Sun

The New York Sun selects its All American football team with six Westerners and five Easterners. Benny Friedman of Michigan headlines the backfield on the first team, with Emma Man named on both top squads. The list honors players from Navy Army Brown Notre Dame and others, highlighting strong ends and backs.

New York New York Sun Today Navy Army Brown Notre Dame Emma Man Benny Friedman Bhecigan Sun Jake Slagle Princeton Ken Herb Joesting Minnesota Kaer California Oberlander Tryon Grange Nevers Broda Hanson Syracuse Wickhorst Schmidt Amy Boeringer Connaughton Georgetown Wilcox Purdue Wilson Lafayette Oboyle Netre Dame

Rudner and Mazer Denied Ball in Canton Hearing

Judge Z W Diehl refused to alter his decision granting Ben Rudner a $100000 ball while denying Louis Mazer the $60000 ball. He said the court retains discretion whether a first degree murder suspect should receive bail and noted Rudner would not go on trial within seven months after his decision.

Canton Z. W. Diehl Ben Rudner Louis Mazer Diehl

Michigan to Open 1927 Season Versus Ohio Wesleyan

Chicago November 27. Coach George Gauthier of Ohio Wesleyan announced the schedule for the 1927 season with Michigan. The opener will be October 1 at the new Michigan stadium, a game arranged through Fielding Yost who once played and coached the OWU team. Ohio Wesleyan shifts from the Ohio State series, marking a notable clash to start Michigan’s home slate.

Hicago George Gauthier Ohio Wesleyan University University of Michigan Michigan Stadium Ohio Wesleyan Ohio State Fielding Yost Methodists

Tris Speaker May Quit Baseball Over Pay Cut

Cleveland fans face rumors that Tris Speaker will quit baseball if his salary is cut from about 39,000. Speaker has been approached to join Geometric Stamping Company, owned by David R. Jones, a close friend. Mrs Dunn’s sale talks and possible salary dispute with Speaker spark concern while E Barnard, Indians president, hopes Speaker returns to lead the team next season.

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Ohio University leads first all Buckeye Athletic Association team

Wise Dando and Shafer of Ohio University head a first team selection by BAA coaches from six schools. Miami shares top honors with three players, while Ohio Wesleyan and Wittenberg place two each. Denison and Wooster receive lesser representation as the selection spans backs guards and linemen across member schools.

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Boston College and Holy Cross end scoreless tie at Braves Field

In Boston on November 27, Boston College and Holy Cross battled to a 0 0 draw before about 40 000 fans. Muddy field slowed open plays and both Jesuit teams relied on line smashing and short passes. Wise and Lowery starred for Holy Cross with Lowery connecting on a long gain via a forward pass.

Boston U.P Boston College Holy Cross Braves Field Lowery

Georgetown Dominates Detroit 19 to 0 in Easy Victory

Georgetown Universitys crack eleven added to its season scoring total with a 19 to 0 win over the University of Detroit at Detroit. The Hilltoppers once again showed strong defense and efficient offense, though the modest final margin surprised fans given their strong overall record.

Detroit Mid Georgetown University University of Detroit

Dayton Flyers Defeat Marines 7 to 2 on Ohio Grid

Dayton beats Quantico Marines 7 to 2 to close season at home. McGarry connects on a long first quarter pass to Hipa for Dayton, with Snelling mishap leading to Marines’ safety for their points. Dayton standouts include Bipa Belanich Snelling and Phillips. Marines stars include Phillips Buckaway and Hough.

Dayton Quantico Marines Ohio University of Dayton Tigers McGarry Hipa Snelling Phillips Marines Bipa Belanich Fins Phillips, Buckaway Hough Visitors

Grange Injured As Yankees Lose Pro Title To Phillies

Philadelphia defeated the New York Yankees 13 to 10 to win the American League Professional football championship. Red Grange, captain of the Yankees, was sidelined with an injury sustained in the Thanksgiving game. The Yankees ended the season with one loss and two defeats.

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