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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1929

Page

9

Notre Dame Abandons Nomad Football Milestone

Notre Dame shifts from its long roaming schedule as Knute Rockne era ends. With Cartier Field stadium ready, the 1920s team will play at home in Chicago the Soldier Field games against Southern Cal Northwestern Drake and Wisconsin. Future trips include Navy Carnegie Tech Army and Georgia Tech.

South Bend Ind Notre Dame Rocknelles Knute Rockne Cartier Field Soldiers Field Chicago Baltimore Navy Pittsburgeh Carnegie Tech New York Army Atlanta Georgia Tech Carnegie Georgia Tech Northwestern California Pittsburgh Numeroves E. K. Halt Dartmouth V. S&s Hall and Langford Tad Jones New England Bill Roper Middle Atlantic H J. Stegeman Southeastern Alonzo Stagg Mid-Western States M. FL Ancorn Missouri Valley D. &. Bible Southwest H. W. Hughes Rocky Mountain District G. M. Varnell Pacific Coast

Art Fletcher Poised to Succeed Hugeins as Yanks Manager

New York set to name successor to Miller Hugring as manager of the New York Yankees this afternoon. Art Fletcher, coach under Huckins, is believed to be under contract for a one year stint and seen as likely appointee. Jack Hendricks has conferred with Yankee officials as Fletcher's name gains support.

Art Fletcher Hugeins New York Miller Hugring New York Yankees Edad Qrarrow Barrow Yankees Prine Arthur Fletcher Huckns Jack Hendricks Imane Yankee Ehely Stroeee Fletcher

Ohio Bobcats Face Muskingum in Homecoming Weekend Scrimmage

Ohio University Bobcats, recovering from a Western victory, prepare for a Muskingum scrimmage at New Concord. Captain Brammer may sit out as Don Peden plans to preserve him for Buckeye family homecoming games including Cincinnati and Miami clashes and the dedication of a new stadium.

Ohio University Bobcats New Concord Muskies Brammer Don Peden Buckeye Bbobcats Luskingum Ohios Cincinnati Bearcats Miami Peden Indiana West Liberty Wesleyan Muskingum

Co-ops Move About Eight Percent of 1928 Cotton

The Agriculture Department reports around eight percent of the 1928 cotton crop was marketed through sixteen cooperative associations. The data reflects the role of co-ops in early 20th century cotton marketing.

United States Department of Agriculture

Simplified 1930 Football Rule Book Aims Clarity

The 1930 football rules seek major simplification from 28 rules to 13 with 63 approved rulings. Committee members from eight regions plus coaches and officials worked to create a clear background and precise guidance for play.

College grid notes from Midwest games and injuries

Reports from Evanston Illinois Iowa City Columbus and Ann Arbor detail medical absences and lineup changes as teams prepare for upcoming clashes. Mick Hanley sidelined by bronchitis Pat Hanley assumes control. Illinois tunes up against Iowa with tapering off practice. Michigan tests Truskowski for Ohio State. Hawkeyes seek homecoming win at Hawkeye Stadium. Sam Williamson polishes squad for Michigan game with minimal scrimmage left.

United Press Evanston U.P Mick Hanley Ned Pat Hanley Purple Probabty Gophers Wisconsin

College grid scrap reports from Princeton to Columbia

Eastern Sequences: Princeton's Dice Vogt and Byles star in drills for Cornell game. Army scrimmage against a scrub team shows gains by Sadle. Penn's Charley Bowers scores 50 yard TD with Frankford. Yale freshmen overpower varsity 7-0, Snead 60 yard run. Columbia quarterbacks Joyce replaces Lislander as team prepares for Dartmouth clash.

The United Press Princeton Dice Vogt Varsity Cornell Vogt Byles West Point N.Y Sadle Philadelphia Vicharley Bowers Penn Frankford Rogers Bill Kelle Scrubs Youngs California New Haven Conn Yale Snead

Purj Experts Plan hs Cons waleise Race

Newmarket England Oct 17 British horsemen discussed promoting international race meetings in the United States. Fitzgerald who manages American horse Mike Hall cited growing interest among English owners. He noted Mike Hall finished thirteenth in the Cesarewitch race from 35 entrants.

Purj United States Cca Fitzgerald Mike Hall United Press Newmarket Britain Vineland

Argentine Polo Team Plans Invasion To California

Plans completed for Argentina's championship polo team to sail from Valparaiso on December 25 aboard the steamer Misequibo and arrive in California January 26. Ponies to be shipped aboard the steamer Leikanger in November.

Amenos Aires Valparaiso Misequibo California Leikanger

Grange Enters North Carolina Branch of National Farm Group

The Grange an old farm organization expands into North Carolina. It is the nation’s oldest farm group and now counts about 864000 members nationwide.

Grange North Carolina The National Agricultural Organization Carolina United States

Army Navy football series in doubt for this season

New York Oct 17 WP reports the Army Navy football renewal this season appears unlikely despite Britten of the House Naval Affairs Committee predicting a December 6 game at Soldiers Field Chicago. Major General W R Smith of West Point says there is not the lightest chance of Army playing Navy this season due to a heavy schedule and midterm exams. Annapolis officials have shown interest in a possible post season clash.

York Caine New York Army Navy Britten Houge Naval Affairs Committee Soldiers Field Chicago Annapolis Naval Academy West Point W. R Smith Marvard Yale Hinots Notre Dame Stanford Smith Statel & Robinson

Paddy Harmon Seeks Opponent After Mandell Bout Setback

Promoter Paddy Harmon continues to search for a challenger for light heavyweight champion Sammy Mandel after a clash between Sammy Mandell and King Tut ended with a controversial foul. King Tut, a Minneapolis fighter, failed to become a ticket seller as he fouled Lope Tenorio, the Filipino, in a two minute bout, jeopardizing Harmon’s plan for a Mandell bout. Tenorio suffered a stunned drop and could not stand for minutes, though Tut did not appear to foul intentionally.

Harmon Sammy Mandell Paddy King Tut Minneanpolis Tenorio Mandel Chienee Tenorto Figld Tut

Presence of Stars Adds Much Glamor To Eastern Games

Five potential All American backs headline eastern football matchups this week with star power from Columbia Dartmouth Army Harvard California and Fordham. Al Marsters Ralph Hewitt Chris Cagle Benny Lom Johnny Janis join the spotlight as contenders for national honors.

New York Ives Columbia Cagle Philadelphia Benny Lom California Johnny Janis Wordham College Janis Fordham Holy Cross

McGraw Seeks Jewish Ball Star For New York Fans

New York October 17 The Giants manager John McGraw pursues a Jewish baseball star to draw New York’s Jewish population to the Polo Grounds. The release of Andy Cohen to Newark delays fulfillment of his dream of attracting Jewish customers.

New York Uri John McGraw Greater Polo Grounds Andy Cohen Newark McGraw Giants Cohen Solomon

Murray City Tigers Set to Meet Mast Restaurants in Local Showdown

In Murray City on October 17 the Tigers prepare for a big clash with the Mast Restaurants of La can. Both teams, renowned in the Hocking Valley, feature fast, clever players and expect a large district crowd. Murray City conducts nightly practices refining new formations.

Murray City Murray City Tigers Mast Lacan Hocking Valley Tigers

Ande Fills In For Rogers Normsby At Start

Ande was assigned to fill the shoes of Rogers Normsby and made an auspicious start, only to drop to mediocrity last season.

Ande Rogers Normsby

Schmeling to Fight in Miami Beach This Winter

Miami Beach sportsman G B R K Carter announced Joe Jacobs manager of Max Schmeling assured a bout will be staged in Miami Beach this winter under Carter's direction. Potential opponents include Young Stribling Tuffy Griffiths Otto Von Porat and Vic torio Campolo.

New York U.pg. BR K. Carter Miami Beach Joe Jacobs Max Schmeling Carter Schmeling Young Stribling Tuffy Griffiths Otto von Porat Victorio Campolo

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