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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1931

Page

11

Week 10 college gridiron picks by Grover and Peden

Butch Grover and Don Peden offer a week’s list of 18 football games with predictions. They favor Michigan over Ohio State, Wesleyan over Denison, and Purdue over Wisconsin, noting offenses and defenses and last week’s performances.

Nother Butch Grover Don Peden Tnere Sumpson Bobcats Simps Denison Ichigan Ohio State Chigan Buckeyes Vanderbilt K. A State Wolves Wesleyan Irdue Wisconsin Purdue Uch Anaburn Jonsin Boilermakers Illinois

Pike and Collins to plug holes left by Chrisman and Burke

Ohio University plans multiple lineup changes for the Simpson College game as Alex Pike shifts to right guard and George Collins starts at right end. Rex Burke is out with a knee injury, leaving Collins to replace him, while Kermit Blosser competes with Bob Hilbert for left end.

Pike Collins Chrisman Burke Ohio University Denison Bobcats Simpson College Indianola Iowa Don Peden Claude Chrisman Ohio Chris Alex Pike Massachusetts Alex Ing Rex Burke Granville Rex George Collins Sidney Varsity Indiana Butler Peden Kermit Blosser Bob Hilbert Piqua Hilbert Blosser Bill Snyder Fred Jeffery Lowell Livingston Joe Esmont Red Gabriel Joe Sinth Harold Brown Bob Willoughby Russ Kepler Len Sadosky Kepler Sadosky Hank Corradini Matt Fehn Chick Maurer Pos Simpson B Gabriel QB —~ Richards Sinth LH G Son Brown RH van Gilder Willoughby Carlson

Big 10 Eyes Week of Football Action Across Midwest

George Kirkley reports crowds exceeding 800000 will view seven Big 10 and Notre Dame games Saturday across the Midwest. Key matchups include Michigan versus Ohio State in Ann Arbor and Wisconsin versus Purdue in Madison, with Yale facing Chicago and Northwestern meeting California in Evanston.

George Kirkley Pucago U.R Middle West Notre Dame Michigan Ohio State Ann Arbor Illinois Bradley Urbena Yale Chicago Northwestern Purdue Indiana Minnesota Iowa Fielding H. Yost A. A. Stage Maroons Georgia Wildcats University of California Los Angeles South Bend Drake Iowa City Ilinois

Ohio State Dean Deck Leads Pre Michigan Spirit

At Columbus on October 16 Ohio State pep leader Herbie Decker despite a shoulder injury led cheers for the Michigan game. He hoped the spirit would carry the team as he prepared to march to Ann Arbor. Rumors blamed a fall at a prior game or a fraternity incident for the injury.

Columbus Fenial Herbie Deck Ohio State Eerfeading Corps Decker Ohio State Michigan Vanderbilt Yecker

Heidelberg Faces Ashland with Injured Prince Players

Heidelberg football coach announces that guard John Eshack is out with a sprained ankle. Eddie Zipfel is doubtful, and halfback Charley Wilcox has not fully recovered from a leg injury but may play. The Oct 16 update comes from Tiffin.

Tiffin U.P Heidelberg Ashland John Eshack Prince Eddie Zipfel Charley Wilcox

Columbia Quarterback Hewitt Aims for All America Honor

Ralph Hewitt Columbia captain and quarterback is viewed as a leading All America candidate. He has starred for three seasons and faces Dartmouth in New York in a feature gridiron contest that could determine his national recognition. Hewitt, from Lawrence Massachusetts, is praised for versatility as passer and punter and is seen as key to Columbia’s improved line this season.

Ball Baker E Field Columbia Dartmouth New York Ralph Hewitt Lions Hewitt Lawrence Magss YORK U.P

Ohio State Bucks Arrive in Ypsilanti for Michigan Clash

Thirty four Buckeyes players coaches and staff arrived by train from Columbus for the Ohio State at Michigan game in Ann Arbor tomorrow. Injured ends Ferrall and Gillman and others may miss the contest while Oliphant Rosequist and Fugitt are doubtful. Ohio State backs enthusiasm despite a discouraging hospital list and critics predictions.

Ypsilanti Mich O.R Ohio State Ohio University of Michigan Columbus Buckeyes Michigan Ann Arbor Stadium Wolverine State Marshall Oliphant Ted Rosequist Johnny Fugitt Wolves Junius Ferrall Sid Gillman Bill Bell Mike Vuchinich Duke Webver Joe Benis Gene Baumgarten Stuart Holcomb

Michigan lineup for second Big Ten game vs Ohio State

Michigan’s probable starting lineup for the second Big Ten contest against Ohio State lists Hewitt L E, Auer L T, La Jeunesse L G, Morrison C, Hozer R G, Samuels R T, Williamson R E, Newman Q B, Fay L H B, Heston R H B, Hudson F B, as of Oct 16.

Ann Arbor Mich U.P Michigan Ohio State Hewitt L. E Auer L. T la Jeunesse L. G Morrison Hozer R. G Samuels R. T Williamson R. E Newman Q. B Fay H. Heston Hudson F. B

Bobcats to Play Indiana Again in Thirty Seconds

Ohio University announces a 1982 football schedule with a third game versus Indiana set for October 1 at Bloomington. The series is tied 1-1 with past meetings in 1920 and this year. Remaining open date is October 28, with more road games planned if no local opponent is found.

Indiana O. C. Bird Ohio University Bird Hoosiers Ohio Bloomington Bobcats Wabash Wittenberg Cincinnati Miami Navy

Six Intersectional Games Set Across Ohio Friday

Eight football games highlight Friday action with six intercollegiate contests scheduled in Ohio. Centre College visits Xavier in Cincinnati while Transylvania meets Wittenberg in Springfield and West Virginia Wesleyan challenges Dayton on the Gem City gridiron. Kent State hosts Mt Union in Alliance and Muskingum welcomes Bethany at New Concord. Mercer visits John Carroll in Cleveland as Findlay goes to Bluffton and Detroit City College plays at Bowling Green.

Colonels Centre College Danville Xavier University Cincinnati Transylvania Kentucky College Wittenberg Springfield West Virginia Wesleyan Ohio University of Dayton Kent State

Terre Haute boxers shine in last night’s results

Pat Murphy of Terre Haute defeated Willard Brown of Indianapolis in a 10 round welter bout at Terre Haute. Sammy Slaughter and Willis Oster fought to a 10 round draw in the light heavyweight division. Andy Kellett of Terre Haute stopped Billy Myers of Indianapolis in one round.

Terre Haute Ind Pat Murphy Willard Brown Indianapolis Sammy Slaughter Willis Oster Boston Andy Kellett Billy Myers

Stagg Relies on Chicago Passing Attack versus Yale

Coach A A Stagg expects Chicago to win as he stresses a strong passing game for the Maroons in their first Middle West trip of the season. Practicing yesterday, Chicago showed what may be the most dangerous passing attack in years against Yale.

Indiana Iowa Deby Pitt Texas Aggies Thers On-Wooster Akron Chicago Yale Blue Mg Ainst Mal Stevens Amy Harvard Army Crimson Knox Ishigan State Atmouth Columbia WitEin Corbia Drnell Princeton Cor Ithacans Pfann ANOVA Boston College Stuhldreher Oston Fordham Syracuse Florida Ohio Wesleyan North Carolina U.P A. A. Stagg Maroons

Spartans Deliver Fifth Straight Win Over Jackets

The Portsmouth Spartans defeated the Philadelphia Yellow Jackets 19 to 0 on a soaked muddy field to extend their NFL winning streak to five. Mizell scored after a punt return setup, Elmer Schwartz sprinted in, and Tony Holm and Clark added touchdowns and a late 87 yard run sealed the victory.

Portsmouth Spartans Herb Joestings Philadelphia Yellow Jackets Spartans Mizell Pederson Roberts Spartan Philadelphia Leegard Glenn Presnell Clark Ena Portsmouth Ssai Bkew Wilson Wouge Nindeowen AIS Dodengep Nnene L.G Jones Randolph Barrager Roberts Fleckenstein Christensen R.T Behmen Beebding Cencce BB Cuccsnens Leary Lumpkin L.H Brumbaugh Chalk Schwartz Presnell Robert Kareh Ohio State J. K. Thomas Washington and Lee Headinesman Herbert Dell West Virginia Aspel Tackwell Ringwall Kestor Barranger Portamouth Holm Wager Long Emerson

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