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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1930

Page

5

Peden Prepares Bobcats for Miami Game With Grading Pass Defense

Ohio University coach Don C. Peden led a Monday drill focusing on breaking up Miami University’s aerial attack as the Bobcats sharpen passing defense and backfield work ahead of the Buckeye Conference opener at Oxford. Swindell injuries limit left tackle, but rest of squad healthy for next week’s game.

Peden Don C. Peden Ohio University Bobcats Buckeye Miami University Oxford Miami Big Red Ohio Denison Granvile Pittsermen Warriors T. Grover Miamis Indiana Ilinois Bobcats Bobcat Western Reserve George Swindell Alliance

Athens considers East Bridge water extension and McBee sewer fix

Athens City Council discussed extending a water main to East Bridge to serve residents outside the city and a joint storm sewer project with the McBee Binder Company to address odors from a ditch beside the plant. Other items included relief for Hastings heirs over unpaid assessments and street drainage issues on Spring Street.

East Bridge McBee Binder Company Athens Misses Hastings Sam J. Hastings Washington Street John W. Bolin Townsend John Collins Collins Charles Creamer Spring Street Creamer Clark Ailstock City Richland Avenue Mill Street East Bridge Wood McBee McBee Company John W. Dowler

Illinois and Michigan Prep for Clash With lineup Shuffle

Western football notes report Illinois changes as Coach Guppke reshuffles the varsity for Saturdays game against Michigan. Captain Robinson calls signals from fullback, Schumacher to center, Wilson to end, Russell to halfback, with Gilberry out injured and Sutton taking playmaking roles. Michigan's Auer and Daniels return to full strength as Kipke plans varsity defense drills and signal work ahead of the Illinois showdown.

Champaign Urm Illinois BobGuppke Michigan Robinson Schumacher Wilson Russell Gilberry Sutton Ann Arbor Howard Auer Norm Daniels Kipke

Rebholz Returns as Wisconsin Eyes Purdue After Penn Setback

Russ Rebholz leads Wisconsin as he reenters the starting lineup for the Purdue game. He missed most of the Penn contest due to injuries, and coach Thistlethwaite focuses on strengthening a new pass attack with Rebholz back in the fold.

Madison Russ Rebholz Wisconsin Purdue Penn Rebholz Thistlethwaite

Purdue and Wisconsin clash hinges on defense says coach

Lafayette U P report notes Purdue coach Noble Kizer aims to bolster the defense for Saturday's game with Wisconsin. Both teams show strong offenses, Purdue scoring touchdowns against Baylor Michigan and Iowa while Wisconsin tops the West with 142 points.

Lafayette U.P Noble Kizer Purdue Wisconsin Baylor Michigan Iowa

Minnesota Starts Training Ahead of Big Ten Clash With Northwestern

Minnesota began drills for the upcoming Big Ten game against Northwestern. No game this week with light practice planned. scrimmage resumes next Monday. Only injuries are Anderson and Stein, who are expected to be ready for Northwestern.

Minnbeapolis U.P Minnesota Northwestern Crisler Anderson Stein

Notre Dame to Play Pittsburgh With One Scrimmage

South Bend Notre Dame will stage a single scrimmage before Saturdays intersectional clash with Pittsburgh. Coach Rockne is pleased with three prior games and plans to avoid injuries. Leahy and Mullins are back in uniform and may play Saturday.

South Bend U.P Notre Dame Pittsburgh Rockne Leahy Mullins

Ohio State to test new offensive tactics this fall

Columbus Ohio State coach Sam Willaman announced plans to experiment with a new offensive system after noting the team has outgained opponents but lacks scoring punch. With no game until November first the Buckeyes will trial changes to improve output this season.

Columbus U.P Sam Willaman Ohio State Buckeyes Willaman

Northwestern Skips Special Prep For Centre Game

Northwestern views Saturday contest with Centre as a breather for Big Ten play. Coach Hanley will not mount extra preparations and will instead focus on sharpening running attack for upcoming conference battles with plans for further adjustments after the game against Centre.

Evanston U.P Centre Bo McMillan Northwestern Hanley

Rome Grange to confer two degrees Wednesday night

The Rome Grange will grant the third and fourth degrees at its regular meeting on Wednesday night. A class of candidates will be ready, and the Grange will be inspected by County Deputy L. H. Ffaw. Members are asked to bring pies for the lunch served at the close.

Stewart Rome Grange L. H. Ffaw

Athens considers coal regulation and weighing ordinance

The council will consider a mayoral suggestion at the next fortnight meeting. Three Athens coal dealers petitioned for an overall city ordinance regulating all coal dealers. Officials noted coal and hay sales are already regulated by ordinance and the city solicitor will study a longstanding weighing ordinance.

Athens

Messenger Seeks Perfect Score for Homecoming Tickets

The Messenger invites readers to pick winners for 15 major college games and mail entries for a chance to win two free tickets to the Homecoming game on Saturday. Entries must be in by Friday noon October 24, with tie rules favoring the earliest received list.

Ohio Cincinnati Athens Messenger Bird University

Night of Knockouts in Philadelphia Boxing Cards

Eddie Shea of Chicago scored a fourth round knockout over Johnny Datto of Cleveland. Tiger Thomas from Leiperville Pa stopped George Key of Frackville in the fourth. Joy Williams of Chicago knocked out Johnny Alberts of Hazleton in the fifth. Gene Moretti of Atlantic City defeated Tommy Donahue of Philadelphia, Phil Swick of Cleveland won a decision over Eddie Sool of Philadelphia, Joe Morcienti of New York defeated Johnny Canzoneri of Allentown in a 1944 bout.

Philadelphia Eddie Shea Chicago Johnny Datto Cleveland Tiger Thomas Leiperville George Keysack Frackville Joy Williams Johnny Alberts Hazleton Gene Moretti Atlantic City Tommy Donahue Phil Swick Eddie Sool Joe Morcienti New York Johhny Canzoneri Alientown

Boy Caddy in Dublin Road Crash Critically Hurt

Benjamin Williams, 15, a caddy at Dublin Road golf course in Columbus, remained in critical condition at a local hospital after a concussion from a blow to the head by a coffee ball on Sunday.

Columbus Benjamin Williams Dublin Road

Kills Rats Only product touted as leading killer

A Kansas farm report touts KILLS RATS NOTHING ELSE K-R-O as killing 238 rats in 12 hours. The original formula uses squill in a process claimed to assure death to rats and mice while remaining harmless to cats poultry and even baby chicks. Sold by druggists with a money back guarantee.

Kansas Insaan America

Troop Two Leaders Named for Year

Troop 2 of the Athens Boy Scouts will have Rey I. Dupler as scoutmaster and Ralph Thorn and Paul Cable as assistant scoutmasters. Warren Higgins will be senior patrol leader and four patrol leaders are John Pickens Boris Woolley Walton Davies and Donald Rowland. There will be no hike by members of this troop for Friday because of the Fall Festival.

Athens Boy Scouts Rey I. Dupler Ralph Thorn Paul Cable Warren Higgins John Pickens Boris Woolley Walton Davies Donald Rowland

Duel with Implements Ends in Barber Killing Shoemaker

In Alto Cedro Cuba on Oct 21 a barber Joaquin Botsch and shoemaker Manuel Lopez fought a deadly duel with razors and leather knives after a dispute. Lopez died within 15 minutes and Botsch was arrested on murder charges.

Alto Cedro Cuba Joaquin Botseh Manuel Lopez Lopez Botsch

Bobcats Dominate Buckeye Rival In 1929 Buckeye Standings

Ohio University Bobcats exploded past Western Reserve 47 to 0 and sit atop the Buckeye Association as Miami, Denison, and Cincinnati chase. Denison crushed Cincinnati 88 to 0 while Miami beat Denison, shaping a tight early race for the 1929 Buckeye title amid injuries and tinkering.

Cincinnati Obie Wesleyan Miami Buckeye Association Ohio University Bobcats Enarine Western Reserve Cleveland Battling Bishops University of Cincinnati Denison Ohio U Chester Pittser Reds Oxford Cartwright-Corry Butler Bearcats Ciney Ohio Wesleyan Delaware Simpson College of Indianola Buckeye Ohio Evavea Denison U

Stribling to Clash With Chhatner in Newark Bout

New York on Oct 21 reports Young Stribling returns to the ring in Newark New Jersey for a 10 round bout with K O Chhatner. Stribling aims to extend his knockout streak after defeats of Otto Von Porat and Phil Scott.

Stribling New York Young Stribling Otto von Porat Phil Scott Newark N. J K. O. Chhatner Akron

Middle West field generals shine with three young quarterbacks

The piece highlights Frank Carideo of Notre Dame as a premier quarterback in the Middle West, with rivals Lee Hanley of Northwestern and three standout sophomores Harry Newman of Michigan Chuck Goldenberg of Wisconsin and Lewis Hinchman of Ohio State noted for early Big Ten success. Newman leads the trio with Michigan’s 13 to 0 victory over Ohio State and is praised as a smart, fearless playmaker. Hinchman shines at Ohio State but yields inconsistent results as the season progresses.

Hicago U.P Aino Frank Carideo Newe Dame Carideo Lee Hanley Northwestern Dick Hanley Ohio State Frank Baker Pug Retner Timota Hanley Harry Newman Michigan Chuck Goldenberg Wisconsin Lewis Hinchman Newman Benny Friedman Goldenberg Big Ten Glenn Thistlethwaite Hinchman Indiana

Pee Wee Golf Tourney Opens With Lead by Scott and Raney

In Chattanooga Tennessee the National Pee-Wee Golf Tournament began with lap and round play. K Scott of Jacksonville Florida led the men's division with 53 while Mrs. Murray Raney of Chattanooga led the women with 38 at the par 54 course. Emerson Corbin of Cincinnati was second in the men with 64 as twelve players shot holes in one. The purse includes 2000 for the winner and 1000 for the runner up. One hundred seventy one players remain and will play 26 holes today and 18 in the final tomorrow.

Y. K. Scott Jacksonville Finn Murray Raney Chattanooga Scott Raney Couree Emerson Corbin Cincinnati

Plains Victor In Ball Game

The Plains baseball team defeated Pomeroy 7 to 6 Sunday at The Plains in the first of a three game series. Batteries were Haddos McGee and Feacoe for The Plains, Stobart and Neasaselroad for Pomeroy. The second game will be played at The Plains ball park next Sunday.

Chauncey Plains Pomeroy the Plains Haddos McGee Feacoe Stobart Neasaselroad Plaina Ball Park

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