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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1935

Page

11

Bobcats suffer injuries as Ohio opens season with Marshall loss

Ohio University football started its Buckeye Conference schedule with a 20 13 defeat at Huntington to Marshall College. Ducky Dunn broke three ribs after returning to action and George DeStefano left with a knee cartilage injury, while Horace Striggon and others also left sidelined. The squad led early on with a strong running attack before injuries and miscues cost them the game.

Ohio University Univn of Dayton Flyers Bobcats Buckeye Marshall College Huntington Don Peden Marshall Ducky Dunn George DeStefano Horace Striggon DeStefano Dunn Maury Whitcum Bill Schmidt Striggon Peden Art Lewis Cootie Rich Dick Irelan Johnny Chernitski Ohio Jurkovic Snyder Bob Snyder Rapp Diehl Schmidt Stanz Chernitski Hughes

Lateral Pass Debate Shapes Early Football Strategy

The piece analyzes why the lateral pass has mixed success, noting risks of fumbles and yard loss versus potential big gains. It cites examples from Yale and others, discusses timing, passing reads, and the impact of referees’ whistles on big plays.

Fragmented OCR Football Play Description

Incomplete text describes a football drill or play with lines and ends attempting to move the ball. Mentions a forward, backfield actions, and a breakaway while noting a service company name appears mid phrase. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR.

Saturday's Stars Set For Gridiron Victories Across Colonies

WHALEN of Manhattan scampered 82 yards for a touchdown to tie Holy Cross. MEYER of Army starred in a win over Harvard with versatile running and passing. PETERS of Notre Dame kicked the game winning field goal in a 9-6 victory over Pittsburgh. DOBIE of Bucknell hit a drop kick for a 3-0 win over Western Maryland. OROURKE of Auburn energized drives as they beat Kentucky 23-0. ARNOLD of Washington and Lee scored and assisted in a 14-7 win over Centre. WILSON of Southern Methodist led a ground attack and scored in a 10-0 win over Rice. JOHNSON of Denver ran in two touchdowns for a 13-7 win over Utah. SPARKS of California caught a 24-yard pass for a 6-0 win over Santa Clara. HAINES of Washington ran 70 yards for a touchdown in the opening play against Washington State.

Whalen Manhattan Holy Cross Charles Meyer Army Harvard Martin Peters Notre Dame Irish Pittsburgh Walter Dobie Bucknell Maryland Bunky O'Rourke Auburn Plainsmen Kentucky Joe Arnold Washington Lee Centre Bobby Wilson Southern Methodist Rice Roy Johnson Denver University Utah Sparks California Golden Bears Santa Clara Byron Haines University of Washington

Last Unbeaten Cardin als Fall in Pro Grid Loop

The Chicago Cardinals, last remaining undefeated team, were upset 18 to 17 by the Pittsburgh Pirates at Forbes Field. A brawl broke out as time ended with the Cardinals on the Pirates’ one-yard line. Buzz Wetzel was ejected for punching. Giants beat Boston 17 to 6 in the East. Packers defeated the Lions 13 to 9 with key plays from Dutch Clark and Ernie Caddel.

Chicago Chicago Cardinals Pittsburgh Pirates Forbes Field Pittsburgh Pirates Earl Cavanaugh Cardinals Damon Buzz” Wetzel Harry Nuanu New York Giants Boston Chicago Bears Cats Brooklyn Green Bay Detroit Lions Dutch Clark Lions Don Hutsen Schwammel Ernie Caddel Detroit Packer

Gibisonville Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Miss Opal Wylie Evelyn Moore Velva Brashares and Nevada Wylie visited Athens Friday evening. Clyde Smith from Newark spent Sunday at home. The board of education purchased a new Rotospeed for the office. Rev Warren and wife and Charles Carr and wife called at Lewis Stairs home. Rev Homer Haynes has moved into the Willard Shaw property east of town. Velva Brashares resumed scout work in Logan. First six weeks attendance showed seven first graders, ten second, ten third, nine fourth, nine fifth, nine sixth, eight seventh, three eighth, six ninth, eight tenth, five eleventh, five twelfth.

Opal Wylie Evelyn Moore Velva Brashares Nevada Wylie Athens Clyde Smith Newark Board of Education Warren Charles Carr Lewis Stairs Homer Haynes M. E. Church Willard Shaw Logan

Bricker Seeks 18 States in Push to Bar Prison Goods

Ohio Attorney General John W. Bricker requested support from 18 states on Saturday to urge the U S Supreme Court to uphold a policy barring prison made goods from free markets.

Columbus John W. Bricker U. S. Supreme Court

Kentucky Wildcats Use Forward Lateral For Big Gain

Kentucky opened its Southeastern Conference slate with a 25-6 win over Georgia Tech and held Ohio State to 19-6. The article details a highlighted forward lateral play from a Notre Dame formation with captain Jimmy Long and end Ellington. Coach Chet Wynne’s squad showcased a sharp series of blocks and laterals generating long gains.

Georgia Tech Ohio State Chet Wynne Alabama Davis Long Forwald Jimmy Long McMillen Joe Hay Bert Johnson Captain Long Ellington Johnson Kentucky

Upset-Riddled 1935 College Football Seaso n Opens With Surprises

In early 1935 college football shows a flurry of upsets as defending powers like Stanford Alabama Rice Washington and Lee Tulane Pittsburgh Kansas State and Colgate fall. Top teams such as Army Yale Dartmouth Temple Villanova Princeton NYU Syracuse and Catholic University remain unbeaten as conference play looms across the Midwest deep South and West.

New York Ireland Stanford Alabama Rice Washington and Lee Tulane Pittsburgh Kansas State Colgate Army Yale Dartmouth Temple Villanova Princeton New York University Syracuse Catholic University Fordham Navy Harvard Brown Ohio Wesleyan Cornell Georgetown West Virginia Detroit Catholic Holy Cross

Runyan Favored To Repeat In National PGA Tourney

OKLAHOMA CITY Dapper Paul Runyan of White Plains N Y wore a brown felt hat as he pursues a second consecutive national PGA title. He led early in a tough field with rivals including Tony Manero, Al Zimmerman and Horton Smith, while upsets and close matches shaped the progress of the tournament.

Runyan Oklahoma City Paul Runyan White Plains N. Y New Yorker Biand al Zimmerman Portland Ore Twin Hills Tony Manero Greensburg N. C Johnny Revolta Eddie

Urge Lewald To Resign as Olympic Head

Jeremiah T. Mahoney, president of the AAU, urged Dr. Theodore Lewald to resign as German Olympic Committee head to avoid being used to mask Nazi violations of fair play. Mahoney criticized Nazi discrimination against Jews and others. American groups push to keep U S. from Berlin, with General Charles H. Sherrill joining calls.

New York Jeremiah T. Mahoney Amateur Athletic Union of the United States Theodore Lewald Mahoney Lewald Germany Charles H. Sherrill Committee On Fair Play Sherrill Turkey

State Forest Fires Blamed on Hunters

New York state conservation department reports 47 forest fires across the state with three out of control. Authorities blame the blazes on the carelessness of hunters amid recent conditions.

Albany N. Y New York State Conservation Department

Federal drive targets poultry racketeering in NYC markets

The nationwide Federal campaign against poultry racketeering began with an official strike on illegal marketing practices in New York City as the government’s objective.

Washington New York City

Hank Greenberg Named Most Valuable in 1935 American League

Hank Greenberg of the New York Yankees Bronx is named the American League MVP for 1935 by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. He led the league in voting with 80 points, ahead of Wes Ferrell and Joe Vosmik. twenty four players were named in the balloting and an honor list includes players from several clubs.

Hank Greenberg Detroit Baseball Writers’ Association Philadelphia New York Bronx Detroit Tigers Baseball Writers’ Association of America James C. Isaminger Wes Ferrell Red Sox Joe Vosmik Cleveland Buddy Myer Washington Lou Gehrig Yankees Charlie Gehringer Mickey Cochrane Roger Cramer Julius Solters Rollie Hemsley St. Louis Jimmie Foxs Tommy Bridges Zeke Bonura Luke Appling Luke Sewell Chicago Johnny Alten John Whitehead Pinky Migenns Johnny Marcum Elden Auker Mel Harder Lys Lary St Louis Tony Lazzer George Selkirk Red Rolfe Rick Ferrell Oscar Melillo Mel Almada Boston Rabbit Warater Eric McNair Bob Johnson Wally Moses Cecil Travis Jake Powell Earl Whitehill Pete Fox

Local Social Roundup Highlights Community Events

Mrs Jennie Pate ton spent last week in Newark with Mr and Mrs Art Smith. Rev and Mrs L C McCandish of Adelphia visited Adelphia and spent Monday with Mr and Mrs Ralph Campbell. Mr and Mrs James Hurley were in Columbus Sunday. Mrs Guy Bailey hosted a birthday surprise for Mrs Wm McQuaid with a potluck. Gertrude Ginther hosted the Kings Sona and Daughters Sunday School class. fourteen members attended and wore masks. Roy Crothers won best costume. Mrs Francis Lehman entertained friends for her husband’s birthday with games and refreshments. Epworth League to hold a masquerade party Friday Oct 28 with prizes for costumes and lunch. Mr and Mrs John Gastin visited Columbus last Saturday. Mrs Kenneth Shivley of Cleveland visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs Noah Sperner.

Haydenville Jennie Pate Ton Newark Art Smith Smith L. C. McCandish Adelphia Ralph Campbell James Hurley Columbus Guy Bailey Wm. McQuaid Gertrude Ginther Kings Sona and Daughters Roy Crothers Francis Lehman Epworth League John Gastin Kenneth Shiviey Cleveland Mra Noah Spenerr

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