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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1925
Page
7
Ohio University hosts Wesleyan in a crucial Saturday gridiron battle that could erase either side from Ohio Conference honors. Peden expects a tight game with Gamber set to start and Doran in the backfield as wet-field conditions favor ground gains and a tough defensive effort.
Pittsburgh reports two World Series stars Carson Bigbee and Eddie Moore to be sent to the San Francisco Seals along with Bernard Culleton. Hal Rhyne and Paul Waner of the Seals join the Pirates next season as part of an $85,000 deal plus three other players released. Bigbee’s late series clout sparked the rally that sealed the title, though he was mainly a pinch hitter and utility man in the regular season.
Stewart McLean of St Paul defeats Mike Siegel of Oakland by technical knockout in the seventh round of a scheduled ten round featherweight bout in Oakland. Siegel went down and his corner threw in the sponge as the referee counted. The fight was fast from start to finish.
The 1643 almanac is recorded as the earliest book printed in Norway, signaling the start of official Norwegian printing and publishing history. It stands as a milestone indicating early literacy efforts and the spread of printed material in the country.
Authorities request residents avoid bringing cars to the homecoming game to ease parking and traffic. Delaware vehicles will be parked elsewhere and no cars enter the enclosure. Ticket holders are directed to gates by section, with Weselyan in through gate 1. Reserved seats on sale at Cine’s until 11 a.m. Saturday, then at the Athletic field. gates open at 1. Rotary Club provides free parking for circus grounds across from the field.
About 1 000 game day programs for the Ohio Wesleyan game are ready for sale at noon. Edited by senior F L Buxton with help from football managers, the booklet includes team photos, histories, captains, Dope on the combat, lineups, penalties, and songs.
Ohio Wesleyan University reports Wesleyan Battling Bishops practice intensely to sharpen both aerial and forward pass plays as they prepare for an upcoming game. Coach Gauthier focuses on defending against passes while star linemen John Tilton and Robert Tilton will be out through week’s end due to a family death.
Athens high school golfers prepare for revenge against Marietta after last week’s win. Athens qualifier scores include Claude Westfall 38 and Jim Patterson 54 with others ranging to 74 as they face Marietta captains John Chymer and Claude Westfall in the upcoming match. Roger Peckinpaugh’s World Series status noted as he aimed to qualify for the Red Sox.
Athens High hosts Portsmouth at the high school field this afternoon for the championship clash. The student body celebrated with a big rally and snake parade on Court Street as the team, boosted by Earl Carmichael's return and possible lineup changes, aims to avenge earlier losses and claim the title.
New York reports highlight major Saturday games with Penn State meeting Chicago, Brown hosting Yale, Harvard facing Dartmouth, Princeton meeting Colgate, Army facing St Louis, and Columbia colliding with Williams. Ohio State and Iowa duel in a key Big Ten clash as 45,000 fans expect a tough test for both undefeated teams.
Delaware reports a long drill focusing on defending against Ohio's passing game. Coach Gauthier plans to refine the defense this week. Captain Frump, injured in last night's scrimmage, may miss Saturday's game. At Hiram, Captain Day’s status casts doubt on playing in the come-from-behind clash with Husronic? Wallace as a final scrimmage approaches Saturday.
At Mt Union Alliance on October 25 coach Thorpe dedicates effort to sharpening the Mount Union attack. The varsity scrimmaged the yearlings in the season’s most intensive battle to date.
A fragmented sports column mocks recent bouts and reform debates. It cites Frankie Genaro’s two straight defeats and questions about boxing legitimacy while lampooning baseball songs and a security conference fashion.
A hotel in London reports an elevator achieving a speed of 70 miles per hour. The unusual performance raises questions about safety standards and engineering limits in high rise hospitality settings.
Akron university football squad spends most of the week in forward pass practice ahead of the intersectional game with Fordham University of New York here on Saturday. The Akron team hopes to limit Fordham’s scoring while aiming to win.
St Xavier college football team of Cincinnati, 45 players, departs for Lima today for a signal drill before heading to Ada for a Conference game with Ohio Northern Saturday. Jim Boyce, a letter man who has not yet started a game due to mareron, is named in the opening lineup. A rooters train with alumni and undergraduates leaves Cincinnati Saturday morning.
Heidelberg suffers injuries with Captain Stubblefield, Halfback Starrett, and Tackle Reed sidelined. The offense will lean on Quarterback Kremer as the team faces Wittenberg Saturday.
Oberlin coach Mac Eachron seeks a quarterback replacement. Jim Wickenden of Toledo has been playing halfback as the latest candidate. Case prospects look weak with Zwick and Hansbury hurt.
Kenyon line works to perfect a defense against Reserve with a light workout as the team prepares for an upcoming matchup. The October 23 update notes the focused practice at Kenyon and Reserve squads.
Cleveland Oct 23 reports say Cloyce Cheney halfback has recovered from illness that sidelined him most of the season and will rejoin the lineup for Saturday. He is regarded as Coach Fred Holtkamp's best backfield player for interference.
Estimates from Liverpool claim a woman’s running and swimming speed lag behind men, with swimming at about five percent and running at zero percent of male speed. The main stated reason is that a woman cannot exert the same power as a man.
Flags on lampposts display red white and blue and green and white as banners celebrate Ohio University Pennants for Athens high school and other local schools in the stands. Western flags also appear, signaling town pride and school allegiance in this regional display.
The Ohio Wesleyan fifty piece band will march in uniform at the homecoming game Saturday. The Batting Bishops plan a special train arrival and a pleasant surprise for Green and White backers as the band parades on the field. Mr Gill leads the group with new green and white uniforms for the fall day event.
Ohio University hosts a pep meeting at 7 o clock in Wing Hall Auditorium. Charley Wright leads a strong lineup with Rewicden songs and cheers. Coaches Peden Grover Dean Chub and Captain Gardner will speak as students and fans rally for Saturday's game.
Ohio Wesleyan fans will not attend the Ohio Wesleyan versus opponent game but will watch a new grid graph display in Delaware. The grid graph will relay a play by play of the contest from Wesleyan gym to the Toledo area, providing progress updates as the game unfolds.
San Francisco reports bantamweight champion Goldstein of New York defeated Cheek Hellman of Portland by decision after ten hard rounds. The bout featured early action and a late surge by Hellman that prevented a draw.
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