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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1925

Page

7

Rio Grande to Have Varied Attacks 1925 Band and Rooters to Pep Up

Ohio university prepares for a big home game against Rio Grande with a 1935 model football machine. The freshmen marching in mass form with about 700 strong join a band near 60 pieces. A new large scoreboard, visible from all fields, will display downs and scores.

Ohio University Geanen Beffore Rio Grande Husky Ohio University Field Muskingum New Concord Oho Ohio

Blythe and Smith Injured in Prep Scrimmage

Blythe and Smith, two veteran linemen, left the scrimmage with injuries. Blythe is likely to miss little time, while Smith’s return is doubtful for a long period. Passley and Riley are stepping up as replacements. Dando and Crosley also suffered practice injuries. The Rio Grande plays were used with similar effectiveness in the latest session ahead of Saturday’s game.

Jane Gardner Blythe Smith Slight Passley Joe Riley Dando Wellaton Crosley Rio Grande

Rio Grande Reads For Ohio U Clash In Opener

Rio Grande nosed out Muskingum last week and faces Ohio University in a much anticipated weekend showdown at Ohio’s territory. The squad features captain Boyd from Cambridge and linemen Melvin and Davis as key parts of a hefty line.

Rio Grande Ohio Melvin Boyd Cambridge C. Davie Cater Saunders Hambrick Wiley James le Davis Fowler Lewis, F

Best All-Around Player to Receive Gold Medal

The athletic association of Ohio University plans a gold medal for the top all around player this season. Factors include blocking and interference, with the final answer to be determined at season's end.

Ohio University The Athletic Association of the College

Dempsey Questions Holding of Wills Fight

Cleveland October 1 Jack Dempsey world heavyweight champion after boxing exhibition said he doubts the Will fight will be held at Michigan City Indiana Benton Harbor or any other cited site He added the bout would go forward as scheduled and hinted at another site in mind He will box Marty Cutler May 3 and perhaps Nick Newman tonight Johnny Pisko was not among those sought for the $1 000 three round match

Cleveland Jack Dempsey Harry Wills Wostender Thhigan City Ind Benton Harer Mich Dempsey Marty Cutler Nick Newman Johnny ‘Pisko

Carlson Hurling Well for Phillies

Harold Eon of the Phillies has been a standout pitcher with several shutout victories to his credit. In his latest performance he dominated the Reds, allowing only three hits in a strong effective outing.

Pittsburgh Harold Eon Phillies Reds Wienke

White Sox slump follows Eddie Collins injury

Chicago reports the White Sox have tumbled from a strong third to fifth place near a .600 pace after the injury to pilot Eddie Collins. The loss of one key player visibly shifts team performance and morale.

Chicago White Sox Eddie Collins

Last Night's Fights in Cleveland Highlights Boxing Shocks

Al Walthers Canton and Canotn forced to quit in the fourth after Walthers broke his hand against Tommy Freeman of Hot Springs. Joe Peppers of Cleveland outpointed K. O. Sweeney of Mingo Junction over six rounds. Al Selmer of Cleveland defeated Robby Dud.

Cleveland al Walthers Canotn Tommy Freeman Hot Springs Joe Peppers K. O. Sweeney Mingo Junction al Selmer Robby Dud

Alex Johnstone I Lionaire Star at Iowa Gridiron

Alex Johnstone I Lionaire of the University of Iowa is expected to star on the football field this fall. Though wealthy, he prefers the gridiron and enjoys hard games with the opposition trying to smash through the line.

Alex Johnstone I Lionaire M University of Iowa

Boxing Recap From Toledo Card Explains Knockouts

In six rounds Marty Marcus of Cleveland defeated Young Irish of Akron by knockout in the fourth. Tommy Milton of Toledo stopped Lou Ilggs of Cleveland in the third.

Goslin Highlighted as Ace in 1924 World Series Run

The text notes Juan Goslin as a constant ace for the run to the 1924 World Series with strong fielding and steady batting. It suggests Pittsburgh’s Hazen Calne and Hines also show solid play, denying the Washington star a clear edge.

Juan Goslin Goslin Pittsburgh Hazen Calne Bec Ae Cee Hte Pirates Goclin Washington Star

Ohio State Opens 1925 Season Versus Ohio Wesleyan

Ohio State prepares for the 1925 football opener in Columbus against Ohio Wesleyan. Nine starting positions appear to shift from 1924, with captain Cookie Cunningham and backfield man Karen among the few 1924 holdovers. Quarterback Tobin Bell and linemen like Gorrill are noted as likely starters as the Buckeyes rebuild.

Ohio State Columbus Ohio Wesleyan Methodists Purdue Wilce Buckeye Cookie” Cunningham Karen John Nichols Nichola Fred Nichols Tee” Young Gorrill Vongcide Jenkins Buckeyes Tobin Bell Jake” Cameron

I O F F IN CLEVELAND HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE NIGHT

In Cleveland the world heavyweight champion Dempeey headlined a packed Olympic arena. He dominated three challengers in the undercard while Al Walthers of Canton quit after a fourth round hand injury in the main bout. Tommy Freeman of Hot Springs survived a second round knockdown. The Young Irish of Akron won two rounds before a towel injury halted action.

Cleveland Jack Dempaey Bias Olympic Arena Marty Cutler Heay Newma Dempeecy al. Walthers Canton Tommy Freaman Hot Springs Walthers Akron Marcus

Senators Face Red Sox In Final Series Opener

A scrambled note hints at a baseball matchup as the Senators and Red Sox prepare for the last series, with Bucky set to start and the Senators aiming to gain early momentum.

Senators Olegerien Appesa Red Sox Bucky Vesteles

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