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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1928

Page

9

Buckeye Teams Open 1928 Football Schedule Saturday

Buckeye Association opens its six team season with a round robin schedule. Bearcats of Cincinnati meet Bishops of Ohio Wesleyan in a strong early game at Cincinnati. Wittenberg and Ohio U clash at Springfield as Denison plays Miami at Granville.

Cincinnati Buckeye Athletic Association Cincinnati University Bearcats Michigan George Babcock George Authier Ohio Wesleyan Fieldest University of Michigan Jwerries Ann Arbor Ford Buckeye Association Wittenberg Ohio State Ohio U Springfield O. C. Bird Buckeye Wesleyan Lutherans Bobcats Bird Denison Miami Granville Tri - Ania Oxford

Ohio State Stars Hurt in Practice

Ohio State suffered injuries to Kruskamp and Houston in a scrimmage as they prepare for the Northwestern game. Kruskamp sprained knee trouble flares again and Houston injured on the same play. Doctors say Kruskamp cannot play Northwestern. recovery may allow a return later.

Ohio State Stars Columbus U.R Ohio State Northwestern Kruskamp Houston Bucks Wilce Kruskamp-Houston

Italian Span ish flyweights shine in Cleveland boxing show

In Moose Hall Cleveland October 11 Frankie Wallace and Don Gonzalez from Collinwood, an Italian Spanish pair, dominated an amateur boxing card. Wallace defeated Joe Kushner with superior outboxing and punching as judges ordered an extra session to confirm the win.

Cleveland U.P Frankie Wallace Don Gonzalez Moose Hall Collinwood Mediterranean Manny Robins Wallace Mike Getz Lakewood Joe Kushner Kushner Ove Kushene

Logan Eleven Sets Open Date Ahead of Jackson Clash

Logan high school schedules an open date for October 15 as coach Ted Sawyer seeks a fill for November 9 with other district schools, while preparing for upcoming away games at Athens Wellston and Pomeroy and a home finale against Nelsonville. New players join the squad as injuries thin the reserve ranks.

Logan Logan High School Jackson Ted Sawyer Columbus Athens Wellston Pomeroy Nelsonville Sawyer

Thorpe led Marion Indians to visit Mast Restaurants in Logan

Logan October 11. James Thorpe and his Marion Indians will oppose the Mast Restaurants football team in a semi pro game set for October 21. Thorpe, famed All American and Olympian, heads a Marion squad regarded as one of Ohio’s top semi pro teams. The date change followed canceling a Washington D C game after Circleville defeated them. The Mast squad faces a tough test to beat the storied opponent.

Logan James Thorpe Marion Indians Mast Restaurants Ralph Kleinechmidt Thorpe United States Ohio Kleinschmidt Washington D. C Circleville

High School football player injured in unusual accident

Gridder Frank Louis Knopp suffered a leg injury after a practice and a ride on a moving device. A cramp caused him to strike an obstruction and fall from the flying Dutchman. He faces a possible fracture pending X rays and will be sidelined from the game.

Middleport Frank Louis Knopp

Rough Edges of Ohio Bounds Taken Off in Preview

Ohio University prepares for a 1928 BA A football opener against Wittenberg in Springfield. Coach Russ Marple notes emphasis on defense and refining rough edges, with Young showing power, and Farmer Begola and Mowbray forming a strengthened center trio. The Bobcats expect a tough battle against the veteran Tigers.

Russ Marple Ohio University Wittenberg Springfield Ohio Young Farmer Begola Mowbray Griffith Bobseats

Indiana State Team Heads to Ann Arbor for Michigan Game

Bloomington Indiana October 11 Coach Pat Page and 30 Indiana University gridmen were scheduled to leave for Ann Arbor Michigan where they face Michigan Saturday Shields and Swihart had a long punting practice yesterday.

Bloomington Ind Pat Page Indiana University Ann Arbor Mich Michigan Shields Swihart

Glouster Eleven Set To Face McConnelsville Friday

Glouster High School football meets McConnelsville Friday on local grounds. Under coach Rachman the squad, mostly new players, shows fast development and aggressive play. They carry a 2 win, 1 loss record so far this season.

Glouster Glouster High McConnelsville Rachman

Wisconsin push for drive after Notre Dame win

Wisconsin coach Thistlethwaite demands more drive from linemen and backs. No rest after the Spartans victory over Notre Dame. Detroit sophomore Red Davidson starred in a scrimmage with a 50 yard run against the freshmen.

Madison Wis Thistlethwaite Wisconsin University Notre Dame Red Datdson Detroit

Maroons Perfect Attack Prep for Iowa Clash

Chicago Maroons plan a strong defense to counter Iowa fullback McKain as they prepare for a Saturday game. The focus is on stopping his plunges and maintaining a perfect offensive attack.

Chicago Chicago Maroons Iowa University McKain Iowa

Marietta Prepares for Hard Battle With Athens

Marietta High football braces for a tough clash with Athens Saturday after a 64 to 0 romp over Gallipolis. Coach Glen Law drills include forward passes, punt returns, and a standout punter in Bob Johnson as the Orange seek to measure their power against rival Athens.

Marietta High School Gallipolis High Gallipolis Glen Law Parkersburg Martins Ferry Athens Law Bob Johnson Orange Eleven Athens High

Professional Golfers To Play At Local Club Next Sunday

Four professional golfers Hates 9 o'clock and 18 in the after- Smith, the Athens hoon, Stark, Brophy, and Dapper will play a 36 hole exhibition at Athens Country Club next Sunday. Members may bring one guest, with 18 holes to be played in the morning and 18 in the afternoon for local enthusiasts to watch top professionals.

Smith Athens Hoon Stark Brophy Dapper Cincinnati Athens Country Club Athens

Wolverines Prep Behind Gates for Indiana Tilt

Michigan University players train behind barred gates ahead of Saturdays game with Indiana. Coaches anticipate a wide variety of plays being unleashed against the Hoosiers.

Ann Arbor Mich Michigan University Wolverines Indiana Hoosiers

French stars Triumph in Franco American Tennis Matches

French tennis players won two singles matches, lost one, and split a doubles match in Kansas City. The doubles contest ended at darkness, as French and American stars shared honors in the Franco American encounter held yesterday.

Canadian Women Defeated In Rye to Seek U.S. Championship

The Canadian Women's Golf Association team, defeated 85 to 4 by the United States Women’s Golf Association players, will stay in the United States to compete in the fifth annual U S championship at the Westchester Biltmore course on October 11 and 13.

Rye N. Y U.P Canadian Women's Golf Association United States Women's Golf Association United States United States Women’s Association Westchester Biltmore

Rene De Vos Seeks Title Bout at Madison Square Garden

Belgian middleweight champ Rene De Vos faces K O Phil Kaplan in a ten round feature at Madison Square Garden as he eyes Mickey Walker for a titular bout. The card also features Tiger Jack Payne vs Maxie Rosenbloom in a ten round semifinal.

New York George Courtney Dave Shade Rene de Vos Mickey Walker de Vos K. O. Phil Kaplan Madison Square Garden Tiger Jack Payne Maxie Rosenbloom New Yorker

Marietta Professor Named Ohio Biological Survey Mollusk Specialist

Professor M. R. Eggleston, head of the Marietta College biology department, is appointed specialist on the Ohio Biological Survey to study mollusca in the unglaciated region of Ohio, focusing on clams and snails.

M. R. Eggleston Marietta College Ohio Biological Survey Ohio

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