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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1942
Page
15
Ohio Bobcats practice against Butler in Saint Ohio Stadium as Don Peden plans a passing attack to stress the Bulldogs. After a cautious opener with Akron, the team emphasizes mixed blocking and ground plays to counter Butler's sliding line and stout tackles.
A large Friday night rally at rial Auditorium directed by Phil Braff launches the Bobcats season. The 60 minute program includes Don Peden introduction, booster club activities, and a star lineup of Ohio University talent. Coaches drill for improving passing and defense as Butler poses a tough test.
Undismayed by a season opening loss at Jackson the Athens Bulldogs face the Nelsonville Greyhounds on Friday. Nelsonville was routed 72 0 by Gallipolis last week, leaving Athens favored to notch a second win despite injuries from the Jackson game.
Jim Burt suffers a bruised leg likely sidelined a week while Dick Mackinnon’s ankle injury keeps him out of action. Nelsonville has not threatened the Bulldogs, who may adjust a run oriented attack as injuries thin the lineup. UNC game vs Rice on Oct 17 canceled due to transportation issues.
Travel notes on Alabama football using U-drive cars for a Pensacola Fliers game in Mobile. A six day bike rider pedaled Buffalo to Montreal for a race. Cardinals’ strength sparks talks of upsets and spavins on others. Sailor Apostoli may face Ray Robinson. Rickey is close to Brooklyn job with Harris or Dressen as next manager. A Wisconsin-educated Navy lieutenant salutes a Vanderbilt in a war remark.
Kent State officials investigated a student newspaper report that a few varsity players aided promoting football gambling pools. President Leebrick and Coach Starn discussed the issue after a closing minutes touchdown bid by Kent in a 6 to 0 win over Findlay.
Middleport Yellow Jackets travel to Logan Chieftains for their first league game under new coach M H Fowler. After two pre season wins Wahama 45 Chauncey 0 the team shows a straight football style. Local supporters fear travel limits and rivalry pressure could affect turnout and morale.
AP reports American League president Will Harridge sees a likely but shortened 1943 season due to transportation and player military service. Possible changes include three road trips per club and a shorter schedule, with decisions after December meetings. Harridge notes 60 plus players already in service and predicts many youngsters may get chances. The Tigers have begun veteran recruitment, and Paul Richards joins from Atlanta. Attendance fell about 8 percent in 1942, with Washington St Louis and New York rising.
Evanston Illinois Northwestern guard Al Pick 173 pounds senior scored three points in three seasons and kicked the winning field goal against Texas Saturday. He logged two minutes of action in college career.
Four hundred seventy WAVES will march to the game as a unit at Madison. The WAVES, training as radio technicians, arrive Friday on the Badger campus and make their first public appearance Saturday.
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