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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1933

Page

2

Miami and Ohio Face Each Other With Season-Long Scouting

Miami's backfield Fertig Lewis Roudebush Meyer and Robinson lead a potent aerial offense supported by six returning linemen as Ohio guards and ends prepare for Saturday. Both teams study one another, with Miami shifting from the Warner system and Ohio using a veteran-heavy lineup as Johnny Maurer tracks the Redskins all season.

Frank Wilton Charlie Robinson Larry Smith Tom Oswald Lee Cormany Miami Ohio Wilton Warner Oxford Ott Savatsky Emerick Stewart Brooks Carmean Decesare Fertig Lewis Bobcats Roudebush Meyer Robinson Lon Peden Woody Wills Bull Schmidt Bob Snyder Johnny Kret Matty Fehn Hilbert Snyder Phodé Bennlett Stephan Paul Halleck Art Lewis Franklin Butch Grover Redskins Johnny Maurer Robeats Johnny Ralph Robinette Walt Harvey Sam Hodnick Pete Stephan Ed Holrquist Kenny Bennett

Esquire First Issue Noted For Wide Range And Notable Contributors

Mitchells notes a copy of the inaugural Esquire, a quarterly men’s magazine covering articles, fiction, sports and fashion. It highlights contributions from Bobby Jones to Ernest Hemingway and recounts Leonard’s fight story and Tad Dorgan’s theatrical eye joke with vivid, period tone.

Esquire Bobby Jones Gene Tunney Benny Leonard Charley Paddock Douglas Fairbanks, Jr Ernest Hemmingway Nicholas Murray Butler Morley Callaghan Dashiell Hammett Vincent Starrett George Ade Montague Glass Harry Harshfield Leonard Willie Ritchie Tad Dorgan Dorgan Ritchie Tad Benny Jim Coffroth

Scozza Beaten by Emish in Toledo Heavyweight Fight

Harry Emish of Toledo defeats Lou Scozza of Buffalo in ten rounds at Toledo. English weighed 177, Scozza 172. Kayo Morgan of Toledo wins over Joe Dempsey of Buffalo in an eight round 122 pound semi final.

Toledo U.P Harry Emish Lou Scozza Buffalo English Scozza Kayo Morgan Joe Dempsey

Redskins Prepare for Ohio Tilt Against Bobcats

Miami University Redskins drill for a pivotal Ohio game at Athens this weekend. Coach Wilton weighs tricks to counter Ohio State’s reserve strength with quarterback injury concerns and new players like Frank Russell stepping in if needed. Dick Meyer and Stan Lewis energize the running attack after impressive bursts versus Marshall.

Oxford Ohio Athens Miami University Redskins Buckeye Wilton Bobcats Miami Redskins Charles Heimsch Dayton Marshall Heimsch Pat Roudebush Roudebush Frank Russell Akron Dick Meyer Napoleon Stan Lewis Hamilton Redskin

College football notes from Michigan to Purdue week

Multiple teams prep for upcoming games. Michigan strengthens reserves for Ohio State while keeping the first unit. Notre Dame names Tom Gorman captain against Carnegie Tech. Illinois shifts to new plays for Army with Antilla and Palmer promoted, Walser may return. Indiana eyes offense versus Northwestern as Vetter and Walker may return. Chicago worries after a 40 0 win and Purdue faces injury concerns with Fehring and Lawrence sidelined.

South Bend Ind Tom Gorman Chicago Notre Dame Carnegie Tech Pittsburgh Champaign Illinois Army Cleveland Antilla Palmer Walser Bloomington Indiana Northwestern Don Vetter Wendell Walker

Bobcats Top Ohio Scoring Leaders In Football

United Press reports Ed Bahorie of Baldwin Wallace leads Ohio college football with 32 points after four touchdowns against Bowling Green. Xavier’s Ken Jordan and Wilberforce’s Jack Hart are tied for second with 31. Ohio University leads team scoring with 145 points in three games.

United Press Ed Bahorie Baldwin-Wallace College Bowling Green Ohio Ken Jordan Xavier Jack Hart Wilberforce Dave Samuelson Case Clarence Wing Baldwin Wallace Seth Snyder Ohio University Hal Pennington Navier Ohio State Muskingum Bluffton Denison Kenyon Patt. Baharic Baldwin-Wal Jordan Hart Samuelson Baldwin-Wallace Snyder Pennington Ippolito West Res Wetzel Brandenberg Ohio U Meyer Eie Peaspanen Willa Cowwree Brewster Wittenberg Bunting Wooster Dyer Marietta Murray Shadie Mount Union Welling Toledo White Ohio Wesleyan

Newman Finds Moreight in Pro Football Than in College

New York newsman reports Michigan star Harry Newman says professional football shows greater intensity and pride, with tougher hits and better teamwork. He notes pay and long season drive players to stay in top shape, while many college stars compete for spots in the pros.

Newman New York Dc. L U.P Harry Newman Michigan Mighty Molecule Try New York Giants Detroit

Soph’s Kicking May Aid Bucks Ahead Of Michigan Clash

John Kabealo, sophomore fullback from Youngstown, could bolster Ohio State as a replacement option at fullback if needed in the looming Michigan game. His strong kicking in early games boosts prospects, while Buckeye coach Sam Willaman stays wary of Michigan’s aerial attack.

John Kabealo Youngstown Ohio State Michigan Kabealo Buzz Wetzel Sam Willaman Ohio Stadium Sid Gillman Max Padlow Don Wilson Jim Pipoly Trevor Rees Wilson

Nesbitt Joins Cardinals After Bears Sale

Chicago Cardinals acquire halfback Dick Nesbitt from the Chicago Bears. Nesbitt, a Drake alum, joins the Cards and will debut against Boston in the East on Sunday. The club also released fullbacks Jim Bausch and Homer Ledbetter.

Chicago U.P Chicago Cardinals Dick Nesbitt Drake Chicago Bears Boston Cardinals Jim Bausch Kansas Homer Ledbetter Arkan

Springfield Football Player Under Knife For Surgery

October 17 report from Springfield says Joe Russo tackle for Wittenberg College was hospitalized Monday for an appendicitis operation. Luther Manshue Wittenberg center from Louisville Kentucky also recently underwent an operation.

Springfield Joe Russo Wittenberg College Luther Manshue Louisville Wittenberg Center

Logan Eleven Unbeaten in Three Games

Logan Bulldogs remain unbeaten after beating McArthur Pomeroy and New Lexington in three straight games. Athens visits Friday with Logan aiming to extend their streak as coach Longley undergoes appendicitis surgery and Harley Meyer leads in his stead.

McKinley Chrisman Bulldogs Logan Athens McArthur Pomeroy New Lexington Krumlauf McMullen Einstein Jackson New Batton New Boston Longley John Longley Columbus Harley Meyer

All-Star Recreation League Teams Announced

Beckley’s Russell and James and Rauch’s Hayes lead the league as unanimous selections. Littler James Roberts anchor infielders, Hayes superb on the mound with 68 straight shutout innings. Rice and Cross shift to field and backstop roles respectively as the season prizes top performers.

Beckley Rauch Recreation League Russell Littler Edwards Rice Roberts Wood James F. Cross Hayes Litler Cross

Cleveland May Have Another Baseball Team

Cleveland officials hear a National League club may seek to move a franchise to Cleveland and use Municipal Stadium after the Cleveland Baseball Company canceled its stadium lease. City council members note that league permission is required and the identity of the potential city is not disclosed.

Cleveland U.R A Municipal Stadium Herman Finkle Cleveland Baseball Company Finkle New York Chicago Boston Philadelphia St. Louis

Helen Wills Moody Leaves Hospital To Test Leg Strength

Convalescing tennis star Helen Wills Moody walks outside her San Francisco home testing her legs after four weeks in hospital and three at home. She says recovery is slow and expects six months before she can hold a racquet again, aiming for next summer’s championships.

San Francisco U.P Helen Wills Moody

Favorites Find Going Tough in Big 10 Circles

In Chicago on October 17 1940 Big Ten coaches push underdog status as favorites stumble this season Northwestern Iowa Indiana Minnesota Purdue Wisconsin Michigan Ohio State clash looms for title. Illinois beats Wisconsin 21 0 Northwestern holds Stanford to a scoreless tie while Michigan and Ohio State post large wins.

Chicago Big Ten Northwestern Minnesota Purdue Wisconsin Iowa Indiana Illinois Ohio State Michigan Michigan State Corpell Virginia Vanderbilt Stanford Wildcats Miami Fitz Lyons Nerro Pardonner Hecker Purvis Carter Boilermakers Maroons Berwanger Byquist Zimmer Sahlin

MAIN GO GRAPPLERS 4 ALBANY CARD ARR

Albany card headline bout features Charlie Polzin who once held Ohio light weight title meeting Bob Staniford at Albany Opera House Thursday night. Polzin, a ten year veteran, has faced top rivals across the country and coast to coast in pursuit of formidable competition. Staniford, promoted against Polzin, headlines a stacked card with additional bouts including Chuck Pyle and Jimmy Lancaster in a six fight program.

Charlie Polzin Albany Bob Staniford Albany Opera House Ohio Polzin Canada Stamford Polzin-Stanifor Staniford J Wheeling W. Va Chuck Pyle Athens Jimmy Lancaster

Cut Six Days Off Schedule

The 1934 major league baseball season is shortened by six days but will keep 154 games. Opening date is April 17 and closing date September 30, announced by American League President William Harridge after a New York secret meeting during the World Series.

Chicago O.R William Harridge New York

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