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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1927

Page

10

Pirates win national league pennant as Michigan routs Ohio

Michigan State men overwhelm Ohio University 27 to 0 in Lansing. Captain Smith and Dickenson lead a sharp Lansing attack with multiple touchdowns and strong aerial play. Bell and McKinley shine for Ohio, but penalties and interceptions stifle their rallies in a lopsided clash.

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Childs stomach ache blamed on seeds and button

Philip Jones a four year old boy was treated for stomach pain after an operation found the cause to be 33 plum cherry and watermelon seeds one button and four pennies. He is expected to recover.

Charter Oak Philip Jones

No school yet in Liberty district as talks stall

In Wheeling West Virginia two weeks of stalemate continue as about 50 Liberty district families and the district board of education fail to reach an agreement. Parents refused to send children to school over transportation issues and the impasse persists with no plan in place.

Wheeling. W. Va Liberty District District Board of Education

Nelsonville High Defeats Glouster in 1st game

Nelsonville Greyhounds open football schedule with a 1-0 win over Glouster on the home field. Howell kicked the extra point after Dewhurst’s 10 yard field goal, while Davis, Harper and West contributed key runs and passes. Glouster’s defense forced several stops but Nelsonville finished with a late 40 yard run into the end zone, earning the victory as Guthrie officiated and Stone coached the Greyhounds.

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Football scores from Ohio and beyond in latest games

Ohio universities posted mixed results with Ohio State 31 over Mid State 0 and Miami 33 over Otterbein 0. Other winners included Denison over Muskingum 0 and St. Raier 39 over Transylvania. Outside Ohio Notre Dame 28 beat Coe 7. Colgate 32 over St. Lawrence 7.

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Last Minute Loss In High School Thriller

Athens high school fell 7 to 6 to Jackson high in a late drive. Perkins to Strickland connected for 12 yards and a touchdown, with Jackson's defense stymieing Athens after a strong aerial push. Jackson led 7-0 early, Athens tied late but failed in a final scoring push as the band energized the stands.

Hobson N Y C Team Heads To Cleveland Game

Hobson New York Central team travels Friday to Cleveland for the annual Pennsylvania New York Central game. The event is the biggest of the railroad season, followed by a banquet at the Holenden Hotel.

Middleport New York Central Wonson Cleveland

Football fundamentals from famous coaches to Billy Evans

The article outlines grip and hand placement for passing a football, detailing rearward grip, palm contact, and thumb positioning near the laces. It notes that lace position minimally affects passes and emphasizes quick release with proper receiving hand setup to minimize delay.

Billyt Evans

Heeney Knocks Out Maloney at Madison Square Garden

New Zealander Tom Heeney stunned Boston fighter Jim Maloney by KO in 1 minute 17 seconds of the first round at Madison Square Garden. The upset win moves Heeney closer to a heavyweight title bout as fans watched in shock.

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Michigan trounces Wesleyan 33 to 0 in season opener

Ann Arbor reports Michigan defeats Wesleyan 33 to 0 before 45,000 at home. Gilbert and Babcock shine at halfback, with two touchdowns and multiple passes to Taylor Hoffman and Oosterbaan. A slippery ball and muddy field hindered play as Wieman’s substitutes score in the third period.

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Separate sexes to boost Ohio University cheering plan

Ohio University plans a new cheering system after Kenneth Query, the yell master, blamed intermingling of sexes at football games for weak rooting. Coeds will form a section to keep men from drifting, with three first year men as tryouts.

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Pomeroy Beats Cheshire 7 to 0 At Pythian Park

Pomeroy high opened the season with a 7 to 0 win over Cheshire at Pythian Park Middleport on Friday. In a slow first half the teams exchanged plays until Red Wiggins scored in the third quarter on a ground gain and the captain Ashworth kicked the extra point. Cheshire offered stiffer resistance earlier but could not dent the scoreboard. The Pomeroy squad showed steady form through the game.

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Not Enough Home Worship Declares Michigan Pastor

Not Enough Home Worship declares in Michigan addressing 5000 Klansmen warning to unite against Al Smith in 1928 election. Rev H Meuser spoke at North Lima convention rally amid Klan urging family worship and political action. Several mentions of football players and preachers appear in the crowd with local names.

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Athens Rifle Club Wins Match From Chesterhill Here

The Athens Rifle club defeated Chesterhill by 780 to 69 percent at the Athens range west of Herrold place. Scores featured shooters like D. and VanFossen, W. C. Nieswander, W. D. Hale, Harrison Woolmin, E. Mackelfreah, Carl Bundy, and Murray City high school football notes follow with Chauncey and Nelsonville matches on the schedule.

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Pirates to Meet Yankees in World Series This Year

INCINNATI Oct. 1. The Pirates clinched the National League title by defeating the Reds 9 to 6, securing the right to face the New York Yankees in the World Series. The victory followed a tight pennant race with dramatic, crowd-pleasing action as Pirates pitchers battled Reds hitters. The Yankees later won their final American League game 4 to 3, sparked by Gehrig and Ruth, while other league results included Philadelphia beating Boston and New York defeating Brooklyn 6 to 1.

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