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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1929

Page

9

New Football Rules Expand Kicking Play Rules for 1929

The second of seven articles explains changes to kickoff and punt rules. A fumbled kickoff or punt cannot be advanced by the kicking team, except if the receiving team fumbles and the ball is touched by the kicking side, in which case the ball remains with the receiving team. A blocked kick that does not cross the line becomes dead if the kicking side recovers. The piece clarifies muffed versus fumbled balls and how out of bounds rules apply.

NEA Service Jones Yale Brown Harvard Smith Haas Jean

Cubs To Refund Over Two Hundred Thousand Dollars

Chicago fans will receive refunds totaling slightly over 2.7 million dollars for the World Series ninth game tickets after the Athletics won four of the first five games. Players returned to town amid gloom, with many heading to winter homes or hunting trips.

Chicago AUM Chicago Cubs Athletics Miers Stephenson Bruins Connie Mack

Pre-Season Social at Strands Friday Night

Mrs Myrtle B Garrett a teacher says a sociable entertainment will be held Friday night at Strands with Kehoe on Veach Ridge. Proceeds go to the school. Miller assistant superintendent of county schools will speak.

Strands Fun Kehoe Veach Ridge Myrtle B. Garrett

Schmeling barred from Madison Square Garden over manager

In San Francisco W S Carey president of the Garden Corp says Max Schmeling cannot fight at Madison Square Garden while he is managed by Joe Jacobs. Carey praises Schmeling but cites business trust issues with Jacobs. Dempsey noted as a rising promoter potential in Chicago.

Carey Jacobs San Francisco Dack Dempsey Dempsey Chicago Sonye Hs Ook Wwe

Buckeye Grinders Face Chilly Truth After Ohio State Scrimmage

Ohio State rests amid Big Ten doubts as Michigan freshmen impress with stifling defense and varied offense. The Buckeyes struggle against a tentative Michigan varsity look and face an uncertain path toward immediate success.

Harry Wipke Michigan Buckeyes Scont Pan Wiper Sirnie Godfrey Ohio State

Athens Grange meeting to discuss tax amendment

The Athens Grange Nere will host an open meeting Thursday night at 7 o’clock. A pro amendment speaker and Dr. K Mardis who opposes it will speak. The public is invited and many Grange members expect to attend.

Jackville Athens Grange Nere Orlock K Mardis Grange

Buckeye offers 5 percent CDs backed by real estate loans

The Buckeye presents itself as a secure investment with over 500 million dollars of safety experience. It states 5 percent interest on Certificates of Deposit with options for six month mailing or compounding. Funds are loaned at 6 percent on first mortgages on conservatively appraised real estate, inspected by officers, with reserves over 2.0 million and carrier surety of 5.5 million. Resources exceed 48.6 million and more than 94,600 customers.

Buckeye Buckeyee

Indian Runner’s 100 Yard TD Breaks Tie in Baton Rouge

Kelly the Indian quarterback for Texas A and M electrified the Baton Rouge crowd with a 100 yard touchdown run. He caught his own signal started from his two yard line and sprinted around end dodging tacklers to burst into the end zone for the decisive score.

Orleans Kelly Texas A Baton Rouge Louisiana State Louisa Wesley

Big Ten Sidelines Preview From Madison To Chicago

Multiple college football items from the Big Ten region describe injured and recovering players. Milo Lubratovich and Ivich at Wisconsin face Notre Dame. Minnesota drills prepare for Northwestern. Iowa and Illinois discuss forward pass plans and lineup adjustments as teams brace for upcoming games.

Eastern Lines Report From Multiple Military and Academic Camps

Military and university reports from Princeton West Point Annapolis and New Haven outline cadet drills prep for Cambridge trip Duke past Pitt Notre Dame game recap and Yale practice with Barres Holley starting ends and tackles replacing Walker and Marting during yesterday sessions

Annapolis Duke Pitt Navy Notre Dame New Haven Conn Barres Holley Yale Walker Marting Harres

Carrot Production in U S Rises from Three to Six Million Bush

Within five years carrot production in the United States has jumped from three to six million bushels. The shift signals growing demand and expanded farming efforts across major growing regions.

United States

Caragiano Wins Key Debut Against New York Pugilists

Tony Caragiano, a young Italian lightweight, defeats New York fighters Hig Jin barley Willam Maldeon and George N. Veraner Ciraghane in a preliminary bout. The boxing commission previously suspended Caragiano and his managers, then restored the boxers after a mandamus suit, while managers Joe Jacobs Billy McCarey and Metarney are banned.

New York Get Tony Caragiano Hig Jin’ Barley Willam Maldeon Mphil Scott Boxing Commission Farley Muldoon Hrowereevih Putriel Schmoeting Teuton Billy McCarey Joe Jacobs Metarney Hather Han Rak Geine Ita Euting Yestorday Caragnane Ain Bosgera Gukpotean Joe Jacoba Wily Metarney Sehmeting

Detroit Ball Fans Expect More Trades

Detroit fans expect further Tiger roster moves after yesterday's sale of star outfielder Liettmann to Cincinnati. The report cites Heimann as leading the player exodus and lists Harris, Hihely, Rive, Shea, Prudhomme and others as possible departures amid uncertain details and rumors.

Detroit Ball Starry Liettmann Cincinnati Reda Heimann Ollote Macky Har

Yankees name successor to late Miller Huggins to be announced

New York Yankees have selected a manager to replace the late Miller Huggins with the official announcement expected after the football season. The choice centers on the club’s former coach and longtime staff, while other major teams weigh candidates and potential successors.

Miller Huggins Mileler Huggins West Tuye Tt Fa Yankees Howley

Wellston Middport football clash sparks coach conduct row

The Wellston and Middleport football game sparked a controversy as Middleport coach Clyde Battin faced accusations of seeking opponent information. Battin was observed observing Wellston and allegedly sent former Middleport players to scout the field. Wellston's coach ordered Battin off the field and barred spectators as the Wellston Sentinel reported.

Welston Clyde (Healey) Battin Middleport High Middleport Korroe Wellston Fang Southeastern Ohio High Schoeal Athleftic League Lea Wellston Coneah Heattin Petiters Feld Couch Raaeh Battla Middleport High School Raach Dattin'a

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