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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1927

Page

6

Bobcats Face Rough Weather in Prep for Wittenberg

Ohio University football prospects face injuries and a heavy Lutheran challenge as the Bobcats practice two hours amid a growing hospital list. Key players like Dando McKinley and Mowbray miss action while Lutherans led by Jimmy Price threaten with a strong offensive attack and a 27 pound per man weight edge.

Ohio University Peden Taylor Ohio Dando Mowbray Jeffrey McKinley Jimmy Price Springfielders Wittenberg

Hocking Valley Wins Logan Bowling League Title

Logan October 19 Hocking Valley tops Woodworkers and railroaders to clinch first place after two wins in a three game set. Roberts led the final game with 232 as the Railroaders produced a 949 score in the last match.

Logan Hocking Valley Railroaders Roberts

Ban Johnson Rests in Excelsior Springs Plans Unrevealed

Ban Johnson former president of the American League is resting at Excelsior Springs Missouri. His daily program includes sulphur baths a little golf and daily walks. He declined to discuss future plans.

Excelsior Springs Ban Johnson American League Johnson John Son

New Manager A Washington Senators Welcomes Mascot Stanley Harris Jr

The Washington Senators announce a new seven pound mascot, Stanley Harris Jr., born last night to Manager Harris's wife. Mrs Harris is the daughter of former Senator Sutherland of West Virginia.

Washington Washington Senators Stanley Harris, Jr Harris Sutherland West Virginia

France Davis Cup winners honored by President Doumergue

For the first time in history President Doumergue received and congratulated four French men who won the Davis Cup. The event marked an official salute to the team for their recent international victory.

Doumergue France

Chauncey Overcomes Athens Second Team 14 to 7 in Practice

Chauncey high school upset Athens second team 14 to 7 in a practice game at the high school field. Ferrer starred for Chauncey with Omen and Carmichael notable for Athens. Carmichael 75 yard run opened scoring, Chauncey later blocked punts for a safety. Injuries to Shepard and Carmichael noted as teams prep for Ironton clash.

Chauncey High School Athens Chauncey F. Ferrer Omen Carmichael Lorder Ferrer Big Red Smith Wanless Wise

St Xavier Musketeers piled up 260 points in four games

St Xavier College athletic officials say no scoring record claim. Musketeers have 260 points in four games, yielding 18, with wins 36-6 over Mortis Harvey, 9-0 over Transylvania, 53-7 over Western Reserve, and 122-0 over Leet. Next at home vs Oglethorpe University.

Cincinnati St. Xavier College Musketeers St. Xavier's Mortis Harvey Transylvania Western Reserve Leet College Oglethorpe University of Atlanta

Scott Praised By Ex-Trainer For Lighter Showing

Ted Haynes former trainer for Jack Dempsey says Phil Scott should make a strong showing as a lighter in the six day bicycle race. In Chicago on October 20 sixteen bicycle riders from foreign countries will enter the event with thirty teams listed.

Ted Haynes Jack Dempsey Phil Scott Chicago

Zach Wheat’s Major League Career Span Tied to 1919 Debut

Zach Wheat, released by the Athletics, had a major league career dating back to 1919. He played multiple seasons across the early 20th century in professional baseball for teams including the Brooklyn Dodgers and others, establishing a long-standing presence in the sport.

Zach Wheat The Athletics

Local Bus Route Connects Waverly to Regional Towns

Bus line links Waverly with Chili, Portsmouth, Ironton and West Virginia towns plus Greenfield Bainbridge Hillsboro Washington Court House and Nenia. The service also serves Athens areas including Logan Columbus Parkersburg Glouster Pomeroy McConnelsville and nearby communities.

Chilicothes Waverly Portsmouth Ironton West Virginia Kentucky Greenfield Bainbridge Hillsboro Washington Court House Nenia Athens Logan Columbus Parkersburg Glouster Pomeroy McConnelsville

College Football News From Ohio Week of Oct 20

Ohio colleges report on field tests and line changes as teams prep for upcoming games. Oberlin scouts note Miami's passing attack, Case shifts Parr to backfield, Ohio State freshmen resist, and Western Reserve trains for Reed, while Ohio Wesleyan tweaks attack for Denison and Dayton hosts the Quantic o marines in homecoming events.

Wooster Flech‘er Case Parr Orde Columbus Cleveland Michigan Vince John Ohio State University Carroll Wilmington Berkowits Western Red Locke Reggon Delaware Gauthier Buckeye Athletic Association Ohio Wesleyan Denison Cincinnati Miami University Oberlin Oxford Ohio Chester Pittser Miami Pittser Buckeye Association Wittenberg-Ohio U Athens Bearcats Marietta

Uzcudun Downgraded Amid Heavyweight Shuffle

Paulino Uzcudun forfeits a planned bout with Phil Scott after spraining his back, leaving Scott without an opponent for his American debut. Tex Rickard had tabbed Uzcudun as Scott’s first foe, but the fight is called off as Uzcudun must appear before the boxing commission physician.

Phil Scott Paolina Dr. Walker Boxing Commission Scott H. H G. B Paolino Gascue Madame Bey Jess McMahon Madison Square Garden Tex Rickard

Wrestler Billy Sando posts $5,000 for Ed Lewis bout

Chicago October 20 Billy Sando manager of Ed Lewis heavyweight claims $5,000 posted with boxing commission for a finished match with Joe Stecher. A $20,000 purse is guaranteed for the bout in Chicago.

Chicago Billy Sandow Ed Lewis Boxing Commission Joe Stecher

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