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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1927

Page

9

Athens High Over New Boston 25 to 8 in Rough Grid Encounter

Athens High School trounced New Boston 25 to 8 as Perkins led the Red and Black with three touchdowns and Fields added two. New Boston mounted a late push but Athens defense and big plays sealed the victory at the third school field.

Marietta Ohio U Athens High School NEW Boston Homer Pltldrsen Athens Ugh School Derkins Fields New Bosianils Wittin Lipston Perkins Tas Pellegringa Newboston Aney Perod Feld

Wittenberg Coach George Godfrey Leads Homecoming Game

Wittenberg college coach George Godfrey is pictured during a teaching moment with the backfield. The Tigers are set to face Ohio University in the annual homecoming game to be played here next Saturday.

George Godfrey Wittenberg College Ohio University Lutheran

Ohio college football scores list with many games

A long string of college football scores from Ohio and outside Ohio. Notable results include Northwestern over Ohio State 19 to 13 and Oberlin routing Western Reserve 30 to 0. Other listed scores feature numerous small colleges and discrepancies in spelling.

Ohio College Ohio University Marietta Northwestern Ohio State St. Xavier Lee College Muskingum Capital Akron Case John Carroll Adrian Dayton Cincinnati Miami Deniaon Ohio Wesleyan Marshall Oberlin Western Reserve Ohio Penn State University of Pennsylvania Susquehanna Drexel Lebanon Valley Muhlenberg Kirksville Osteopaths Weast Minister Doane Midland Nebraska Central Conner Tilinois Ames Chicago Purdue Dekalb Valparaiso Franklin Butler Bradley Knox Jona Wabash Milligan High Point Duke Richmond Louisiana State University Auburn Tennes Ole Mess Oakridge Chukinoosa Wofford Florida Kentucky Manchus Cortland Normal Juanita Grave City Bethany Duquesne Ursinus Franklin and Marshall Cornell College Michigan State Rhode Island State New Hampshire Rochretor Kenyon Washington and Jefferson Carnegie Ueorcia Tech Alabama Allegheny Westminster Buchnell Villanova Western Maryland Dickinson State Normal Northchester Tulane Miss. Aggies Haverford Johns Hopkin Norwich Colby Sams Union Hobart Tulsa U Dea Paul Yalledga Milles Memorial Mercer Presbyterian C Citadel Ogiethorpe J. Bonaventure Alfred Vermont Providence Lowell Textile Trinity Ashland Wittenburg Heidelburg Wooster Texas Vanderbilt Tennessee Ole. Miss Grinnell Nebraska Drake Pittsburgh Springfield Conn Aggies Maryland Mt. St. Marys Tenn. Mill Road Toledo Detroit C Western State Colorado Mintors Regis Denver U Colorado Aggies Texas Christian U Austin College South Carolina North Carolina Maryville Tusculum Stetson Newberry Georgia Furman Louisville Murray Normal St. Lawrence Renngelaer Prince Wash, & Lee Netroit Columbia Colgate Williams Mass. Aggles Michigan Wisconsin California Oregon Stanford University of Southern California Brigham Young Nggles A. Colgate Washington Montana Colorado University Colorado Okla Marquette Kansas Aggies Kansas U la Crosse Normal Oshkosh ‘Normal St. Viator Millican Wesleyan Augustena Carthage Illinois College Georgetown College

Wellston Tops Pomeroy in High School Football

Wellston defeated Pomeroy 56 to 10 at Wellston in a Friday afternoon game. Lot Willis opened with a 29 yard run, Fryant Hiram Callahan intercepted a Pomeroy pass and returned 50 yards for a TD, and Paterson added the final score. Brown of Portsmouth refereed, Gettles of Wellston was head linesman.

Wellston Pomeroy High School Wellston High School Riet Lot Willis Fryant Hiram Callahan Pomeroy Paterson Brown Portsmouth Gettles Weilston

Pirates Sale Rumor Circulates Around Lew Wentz

Rumor suggests Lew Wentz of Oklahoma may buy the Pittsburgh Pirates from Barney Dreyfuss after the World Series, though Dreyfuss denies any sale. The chatter centers on a potential new owner before the coming season.

Lew Wentz Pittaburch Oklahoma Barney Dreyfuss Pirates Newsiata Bucs Wents

Ohio State Michigan game to be broadcast from Michigan Bowl

Columbus station WAG will carry the Oct 22 Ohio State at Michigan game live from Ann Arbor. It is the first direct out of town broadcast sponsored by the Columbus Citizen and will be transmitted on 282.8 meters.

Columbus Ann Arbor WAG Columbus Citizen

Nelsonville Greyhounds Tie Marysville in Midfield Duel

Nelsonville and Marysville battled to a 13 to 13 tie as Howell connected on several long passes, including a 50 yard strike to Curran and a 30 yard completion to Harper. Marysville answered with two scores in the third, while Nelsonville mounted late offense but failed on the extra point.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Greyhounds Marysville Howell Harper West Dewhoest Tale Ed

Chauncey and Buchtel Face Friday Gridiron Showdown

Chauncey and Buchtel clash in a Friday football game with rough first quarter, Ivata Perret and Smith scoring for Buchtel and Chauncey replying through Cero Mhrow and Ferrell. Key players include Ferrell, Smith, Howard, Rife, and Andrews as both lineups rotate with substitutions under referee Brown.

Chauncey Tuckel Hight School Chauncey Hoy Ile Ivata Perret Schilds Bueht Pars Smith Pall Inwaun Ieey Andrews Buelel Ferrell Howard Chauncey Burhtet Richardson B. Ferrell Howard Te Ronknin Simpson Tulles Smith

Delaney Wins In Ten Rounds Over Renault

New York crowd of 16,236 watches Jack Delaney outpoint Canadian Jack Renault in a ten round heavyweight bout. Delaney used speed and generalship to control the fight, despite carrying 19½ pounds more and Renault's reach at long range.

New York Jack Delaney Jack Renault Canada Delaney Renault

Harvard Triumphs Over Holy Cross In Home Victory

Harvard defeats Holy Cross 14 to 6 before 40,000 at Cambridge. The Crimson, with a revised offense and strong defense, outpaced Holy Cross after a rough showing against Purdue. Hartard scored twice and led in tackles, while Harvard completed nine of eighteen passes for measurable yards.

Albright Gallaudet Syracuse Georgetown Tufts Middlebury Ruffers George Ainhurst Hamilton Tates Boston University Sihmbhill Gettysburg Tiron Columbia Suarlimore Lehigh Dartmouth Tempie A. Army Davis Dkins Notre Dame Navy Yale Brown Harvard Holy Cross University Tortham West Virginia Lafayette Canisia Coast Guard Clarkson Tech University of Uffile Indiana Minnesota Mussouri University Wason University Monmouth DePauw Earlham Muneisnal Pittsburgh Drake Oklahoma Creightor Cambridge Mass U.P Purdue Crimson Hartard Purple

Glouster Triumph Over McConnellsville In Gridiron Contest

Glouster high school defeated McConnellsville by a score on their home field. Glouster backs broke several long runs and strong line play stifled McConnellsville, with key defense from Kenard, Murlin, Gibbs, Caytan Tien, Bulloch, Wolf, Hour Torkami Stegdmann.

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Wesleyan Defeats Marshall 7-0 in College Football

Wesleyan Bishops dominate most of the game and win 7 to 0 over Marshall. A late 20 yard pass from Healy to Wertz set the final score after three quarters of stalled offense. Referee Swain and linesmen from Dickinson and Michigan officiated.

Delaware Atd Wesleyan Marshall iCollege W. Va Marshall Healy Wertz Pas Marshall Henig He. Nichols Riker Thomas Lg Martin Vitnir C. MeKeun Smith Porter Lindsay Young iColeman Wilson Healy Q. H. Barrack Green Thomas Daulta McKinley Stark Marshall O Wesley O Swain Dickinson Empire Maxwell Ome State McPhail Michisan Lumswiter Denison

Northwestern Triumphs Over Ohio State In Close Battle

Northwestern defeats Ohio State 19 to 13 as Tiny Lewis stars and carries the Purple to victory. Holmer breaks away for a key run and Lewis scores twice with strong support from Northwestern’s offense. Ohio State answers early but Northwestern pulls ahead and holds on. Marietta falls 20 to 0 to the Pedermen after a stern defensive battle by the Pioneers. Shafer and Jeffrey lead Marietta’s offense, but Bobcats prevail.

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Ohio University Tops Marietta In Defensive Victory

Ohio University defeats Marietta 20 to 0 in a hard fought game. Standout play by quarterback Bell and fullback Brammer helped Ohio build a first half lead, with Robeson and Shafer each contributing a touchdown in the second half. Marietta relied on passing but could not crack Ohio’s line and defense.

Brammer Ing Bhafer Pioneers Ohio Line Doc” Bohler Insista Doc Kohler Washington Land Mas State College Rietta Ald Lovertead Confurt McKinley Ghio Farnham Mand-Ftield Griffis Ohio Dickman Marietta Aind Dickman Alvehsal PORM Fori Bell Jeffrey Mason Ilse Ohie Jackie Robert Machine Jeffen Robeson Shafer Mazon Parce Diekman Ohio University Latimer Shattuck Ralph Far'ham Hinkle Mowbray Rassiter Rbegole Marbaluer F Garrisson R. E. Mason McKinley Hs Ray Farnham Jeffrey Diekman fiShater Grigitthe Marietta Seteneers Marietto

Franklin College Battles Butler To 7 7 Tie

In Indianapolis Franklin College tied Butler 7 to 7 in a surprising football battle. Franklin 18 man varsity fought the Bulldogs to a standstill with a late first quarter touchdown set up by Kannemacher and Rake converting a pickup into the score.

Indianapolis Ind Little Franklin Butler The Baptists Bulldogs Franklin Kannemacher Rake

White Sox season ends in hard luck and slump

Chicago White Sox endured a season of misfortune with a May slump and a string of one run losses. Pitcher Alphonse Thomas finished 19 wins, nine defeats by one run, while Melancholy John Mochil struggled with personal turmoil affecting the club.

Chicago Lwitch Chilleago White Sox Ray Schalk White Sox Johnny Mochil John Schalk Jong Sox Hever Dandicans Alphonse Thomas Thomas

Logan Holds Jackson to 19 to 0 Score

Logan high beat Jackson high 19 to 0 Friday afternoon in a game noted for Logan’s improved play over last week. Changes in Logan's lineup included Zanner moving to back field with Capt. Fox, Roberts at quarterback, and Howdy Shell at end as Coach Moyer shuffled players. The Logan fans traveled with the team as the squad produced stronger line play and backfield time for Jackson though the visitors could not cross the goal line.

Clinion Logan Athens High Loran High School Jackson High Zanner Capt. Fox Logan High Positon Howdyshell Moyer Jackson WOM

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