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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1930

Page

5

Buckeye conference drills on aerial game this week

Ohio University Bobcats stage a major lineup shakeup under Coach Don C. Peden after a 13 18 tie with West Liberty. Lowell Livingston will move to center and George Collins to end as the team focuses on improving passing defense and tackling. Western Reserve looms as this week’s foe with freshmen to test Western Reserve plays against the Bobcat defense.

Bobcat West Liberty Peden Lowell Livingston Marshall Mich George Collins Sidney End Bobcats Western Reserve Muskingum Pittsburgh Cats Red Cats

Not Her Age in Hospital After Bed Fall Tale

Mrs. Mary Beswick aged 102 remained in the hospital with injuries from a bedroom fall. A physician who four years earlier predicted her death within 24 hours and issued a death certificate is now dead, while Beswick recovered from a near fatal episode at age 98.

Washington U.P Mary Beswick

Athens Trains For Saturday Battle With Nelsonville

The Athens High football squad held a two hour session Monday night focusing on offensive drill and pass throwing in preparation for the Saturday game with Nelsonville. Coach McKinley plans extensive work to strengthen two key weaknesses while Big Red backs improve their pass reception. Athens has avoided major injuries, unlike Nelsonville which may be without three starters.

Athens High Nelsonville McKinley Bulldogs Athens Greyhounds

Singer Meets Mack Tonight in Chicago Non Title Bout

In Chicago Stadium a ten round non title bout pits lightweight champ Singer against Eddie Mack of Denver. Singer defends his title earned by a one round win over Sammy Mandell, with doubters citing rivals like Berg and Saurez as superior.

Chicago U.R Ali Singer Benny Leonard Eddie Mack Denver Chicago Stadium Singer Sammy Mandell Jack Kid) Berg Asto Saurez New York Tower East Side

Bankers optimistic on business as convention opens in New Orleans

About 600 delegates gathered in New Orleans for the opening of the Investment Bankers Association of America three day convention. Improvement in business conditions was predicted by speakers at the opening session.

New Orleans U.R Investment Bankers’ Association of America

Defends Title in Narrow Golf Qualifier

At Los Angeles Country Club the National Women's Golf Championship trimmed to 32 for second round matches on the North course. Defending champ Glenna Collett posted 81 in qualifying, tied for third, as Mrs. Q S Hill led with 79. Helen Hicks also 81, with Van Wie and Orcutt at 81, while Hurd and Hollins shared 11th with 85.

Los Angeles Country Club Los Angeles Glenna Collett Greenwich Helen Hicks New York Collett Virginia van Wie Chicago Maureen Orcutt New Jersey Dorothy Campbell Hurd Philadelphia Marion Hollins Santa Cruz Calif

Last Nights Boxing Results Across Several Cities

Mike O Dowd of Columbus lost on a foul in round four to Tony Leone of Dover C. Charlies Baxter of Columbus also fell to Al Sheik of Cleveland on a second round foul. Nick Popicz defeated Jack Sharkey in six rounds. Walker 165 world middleweight champion knocked out Mike Mandell 178. In Milwaukee Tait Littman 106 beat Pete Latzo 173. Perlick drew with Mickey O Neil one thirty five to one eighty. In Chicago Mickey Patrick 165 beat Chester Bush 164. Juan Lira 143 beat Frankie O Farrell 135.

Charlies Baxter Columbus al Sheik Cleveland Nick Popicz Gee Jack Sharkey Desote Casas Walker Mike Mandell Minneapolis Milwaukee Tait Littman Pete Latzo Scranton Herman Perlick Kalamazoo Mich Mickey O'Neil Chicago Mickey Patrick Chester Bush Juan Lira Dallas Tex Frankie O’farrell

Funeral services for Edna Brush Perkins held tomorrow

Funeral services are planned for Mrs. Edna Brush Perkins a prominent woman suffrage leader traveler author and artist and daughter of the late Dr Charles F E Brush inventor of the arc light in Cleveland tomorrow afternoon.

Cleveland U.P Edna Brush Perkins Charles FE. Brush Arc

Ohio State star Fester injures wrist in Northwestern game

Ohio State ends star A R Wes Fesler carries a plastered right wrist after dislocating it in the Northwestern win. He is expected to be ready for the Michigan clash while eight teammates sit out practice with bruises.

Columbus A.R Wes Fester Ohio State Northwestern Evanston Fester Fesler Michigan Columbus Hotels Columbia Purdue Wolverines

Gophers Focus on Northwestern After Indiana Test

Minnesota prepares for the Northwestern game on November 1 with a probable full lineup. Boland Stein and Ohlsen recover from injuries from Stanford. Star half Reibeth, who played in his first game Saturday, is expected to start.

Minneapolis Indiana Minnesota Northwestern Gophers Boland Stein Ohlsen Stanford Reibeth

Michigan Sees Starters Move to First String for OSU Show

Ann Arbor reports that players who starred against Purdue have been elevated to the Michigan starting eleven. The Kipke lineup features Cox and Daniels at ends, Auer and Samuels at tackles, Slazer and Cornwell at guards, Morrison at center, Wheeler and Simrall as halfbacks, Hudson at fullback, with Tessmer or Newman at quarterback for the Ohio State game.

Ann Arbor Purdue Michigan Ohio State Kipke Cox Daniels Auer Samuels Slazer Cornwell Morrison Wheeler Simrall Hudson Tessmer Newman

Northwestern Practice Limited by Smallpox Vaccinations

Evanston notes that smallpox vaccination issues restrict Northwestern's preparation for Saturday's game against Illinois to signal drills and minimal scrimmage work.

Evanston Northwestern Illinois

Celia Mitchell’s Clash Over Class Sparks Family Turmoil

Celia confronts her grandmother Mrs. Mitchell after defending her mother’s work and faces social backlash. A nervous breakdown prompts Dr Griswold to order rest and isolation as Celia awaits news and grapples with family expectations.

Celia Mrs. Parsons Thompson Evelyn Rose John Mitchell Ted Mitchell Jordan Charlotte Thomas Worthington Mitchell Mrs. Mitchell Grammercy Park Martha Dr. Griewold Grandmother Dr. Griswold

Coaches Address Meeting at Athens Kiwanis Club

Ohio University coaches spoke at the Athens Kiwanis gathering on Ohio football prospects for 1930. Don Peden predicted the present team may compare favorably with last year’s champions, while Trautwein Grover and Bird discussed strength, travel plans, and lessons in character for players.

Athens Kiwanis Club Hotel Berry Ohio University Athletic Department Don Peden W. J. “Dutch” Trautwein B. T. Grover C. C. Bird Bobcata Ohio Peden West Liberty Butler Illlnois Chick" Young Singer Hastings Eivery Bobcats Trautwein Bird Cleveland Ohio Gymnasium

Gridiron World Sees Irish Fall to Carnegie Tech in Big Match

In a preview of 1930s college football, Knute Rockne’s Notre Dame hosts Walter Steffen’s Carnegie Tech in a pivotal South Bend showdown. The piece highlights Joe Savoldi’s Navy performance, Georgia Tech’s defeat, and the Michigan Ohio State clash as major national inroads, with other key Big Ten and East matchups noted. Meyer's 12th man plan proposed to add a field general to guide plays without direct participation.

South Bend Rockne Carnegie Tech Notre Dame Carnegie Knute Rockne Walter Steffan Pittsburgh Joe

Buckeye Conference Football Struggles Highlight Weekend Games

Ohio and Miami earn conference wins while Denison and Cincinnati suffer defeats as forward pass defense and offense falter across Buckeye Conference games. Ohio Wesleyan shows promise against Dayton and awaits a homecoming clash as others face Western Reserve at Cleveland.

Russell Muskingum Cincinnati Michigan State Bearcat Goldmeyer Buckeye Miami Denison Ohio Wesleyan Ohio Western Reserve Clevesland

Cordill Raised From River and Sent to Docks

The Cordill raised from the Ohio River below Lock 18 on Thursday was afloat at 10 a m Sunday. Pumps from the U S Steamer Merrill and a Marine Repair Station power boat drained water for about eight hours to lift the sunken steamer. Captain M Schriver said the boat is not seriously damaged. A diver assisted, and the vessel left for Pt Pleasant West Virginia at 9 30 a m Monday under its own steam for docking.

Mariptta Cordilf Pittsburgh Cincinnati Packet Ohio River U. S Merrill U. S Marine Repair Station M. ©. Schriver Schriver Pt. Pleasant W. Va

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