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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1953

Page

24

Illini rout Buckeyes 41 20 as Bates and Caroline star

Illinois exploded to a 21-0 first quarter lead and never looked back, routing Ohio State 41-20 at Ohio Stadium before 81,745. Mickey Bates rushed for 147 yards and four touchdowns while J C Caroline added 192 yards and two scores, dominating the Illini win. Ohio State briefly surged in the second half but could not overcome the early deficit as Tad Weed, the Buckeyes’ left footed kicker, missed an extra point after the third Illinois TD.

Ohio Illini Bucks Mickey Bates J. C. Caroline Illnois Bates Caroling Caroline Ray Elliott Ulvni Ilinois Invaders John Borton Howard Hopalong Tad Weed Illinois Iinois Illinos Ohio State Hates Dinnois Wlinois Miller Cassady Watkins Borton Weed Hague

Ohio U Dominates Redcats 39–0 In Strong Home Showing

Ohio University overwhelms Cincinnati Redcats 39 to 0 as OU’s offense spreads points across three unit groups. Notable plays include Lester Carney’s second quarter plunge, Charles Wilson’s 16 yard TD, Larry Lawrence to Watkins in the end zone, and Lou Sawchik’s standout one handed grab and another near end zone.

Jackson Lester Carney Ohio Charles Wilson Larry Lawrence Watkins Leté Charles Skipton Lou Sawchik L. Anderson Spell Never Tyo Frederick Lawrence Brammer Bell Carney Skipton Ahlberg Wilson Watson Ascan Deckman Ohman Balding Western Reserve Delaney Bryant Rivelle DeChristofaro Strathman Young Mahoney Skowronsky Martzial McPeek Vitone Reisland Crisafi Davidoff Love C. Wilson Sawdilk Spell- Amerger Walker McClain Strausbaugh Spang

Cats Smashed By Minnesota In Northwestern Defeat

Minnesota, led by Paul Giel and Bob McNamara, defeated Northwestern 30 to 12 on Northwestern home ground. The Gophers surged late in the first quarter and controlled the game, delivering Northwestern its worst loss in three outings.

Evanston Minnesota Paul Giel Bob McNamara Northwestern Wildcats Tomains Gophers

Army Smothers Dartmouth for 27-0 in 1960s clash

At Michie Stadium Army dominated Dartmouth after a scoreless first half. Pete Vann threw three touchdown passes, Paul Lasley added a 42-yard rush, and Bob Mischak recovered a fumble to convert a long drive for the Cadets in a 27-0 victory.

West Point N. Y Pete Vann Paul Lasley Army Dartmouth Michi Stadium New

Michigan Threatened By Iowa Hawkeyes

Michigan rally in front of 51,209 fans as Duncan McDonald, a backup quarterback from Flint, throws a four-yard fourth down pass to tie the game 13 all in the fourth quarter. Louis Baldacci, a sophomore, kicks the decisive extra point for Michigan in a 14-13 victory over the Hawkeyes.

Ann Arbor Mich Duncan McDonald Michigan Iowa Hawkeyes McDonald Flint Louis Baldacci

Epos Paces Pitt to First Victory Over Nebraska

Pitt snaps a 14-6 win over Nebraska as Bobby Epps stars with five fum ble recoveries and a 20 yard run setup. The Panthers drive 66 yards after kickoff for three touchdowns and clinch late scoring to seal the win.

Epos Pitt Pittsburgh Bobby Epps Nebraska Fitt Panthers Onty Epps

Denison Beats Wooster 26 16 In Homecoming Football Clash

Denison University defeated Wooster 26 to 16 before a capacity homecoming crowd. Halfback Bob Vogt scored two touchdowns including a twisting 78 yard run on the first play of the final period as Denison led in every period.

Mann Cincinnati Bobcats Ohin Carroll Widdoes Ascani Bobcat Granville J.P Denison University Fighting Wooster Jed Bob Vogt Denise

Big Blacks Rally Past Wahama Falcons for Homecoming Win

Point Pleasant’s Big Blacks exploded after halftime scoring 26 points to defeat Wahama 26-0 on homecoming night. Gary Minton and Paul Martin led scoring drives as the team held Wahama to 103 rushing yards and earned their third win of the season.

Jdl Diehl Mason Point Pleasant Big Blacks Wahama High School White Falcons Gary Minton Wahama Wahams Guy Castor Falcons Miles Darst Paul Martin Paul Bennett Darst Port Pleasant Falcon Martin Wadams Butch Greenlee

Chauncey Trims Rutland To Extend Win String

Chauncey-Dover's Blue Devils rolled to a 42-12 victory over Rutland to stretch their unbeaten run to 25. Daugherty connected with Abdella for a score, Canter and Abdella added multiple TDs, and McAffee broke free for 52 yards after intercepting a pass.

Chauncey Rutland SY Bill Abdella Buckeye Chauncey - Dover Blue Devils Airways Don Daugherty Eddie Abdella John Russell Terry O'Nail Daugherty Owen Stotts John Canter Canter Abdella Bob Antle Fanber Jim Cremeans Cremeans O’nall Russ McAffee Fauber Gjrver Vom Stewart Montgomery Miller Bolin Dendisor Hysel Swisher Carroll Dy—Frauber Oliver Turner Frye H. Carson Antie Cline J. Russell Rankin J. Freeman Pendleton Cunningham Taceles Russell Pyle Judinot Cuarts- Robinson Howard Weakley H. Russell Kidd MeMaster Hartmning R. Kidd J. Mullins B. Mullins McAttee Abdelia Canter O’nail O. Stotts Ley Hunter Smith W. Stotts L. Freeman Wemer Avert Ees Rutland McAffee Creneans Nail Reis Trepp Grover

Skyline Gun Club Holds Annual Skeet Championship

The Skyline Gun Club of Athens stages its annual individual championship skeet shoot today with four class awards. The 1953 Club Championship is an open race with several members eligible by averages, culminating in a stag dinner and trophy presentation.

Skyline Gun Club of Athens

Yale Beats Columbia In Ivy League Slugfest

Yale, after a rough first half, scored two touchdowns in the third period to defeat Columbia 23-6 in New Haven. Phil Mathias knotched Yale’s tying score in the third quarter as Yale, then unbeaten and unscored, held the Lions to a late game.

New Haven Conn Yale Columbia Phil Mathias

Navy Air Attack Smashes Cornell 26 6 in Baltimore

Navy's defense stifled Cornell while a new passing game unlocked the offense. Fullback Joe Gattuso scored twice on the ground as Navy, under Coach Eddie Erdelatz, opened the air attack for the season and rolled to a decisive victory in Baltimore.

Baltimore Navy Cornell Midshipmen Joe Gattuso Eddie Erdelatz

Athens Bulldogs rout Logan Chiefs 27 0 in SE Ohio League clash

Athens overwhelm Logan on the Logan turf to stay unbeaten in league play. Bulldogs rush for 197 yards and 72 through the air while holding Logan to minimal offense as Williams Hamilton Corradini score and drive the rout.

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