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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1927

Page

9

Ohio U. Loses 28 0 as Wittenberg Dominates Homecoming

Wittenberg shut out Ohio University 28 to 0 on homecoming as Ulrich and Brickles stars of the Lutherans pierced the Bobcat defense. Mason and Robeson battled hard for Ohio but the line failed to generate consistent rushing and the visitors controlled the game with strong line play and three trick plays.

Wittenberg Ohio Bobcats Schroeder Luthern Ulrich Brickles Ohio Peden Maurer My Maurer Roventks Mason Donse Ohin Stokeson Young Olio Alfeispie Ategaard Virich Hradiey Hranit Guar Lchrochter Whrich Bradley Niele

Six Hurt as Bleachers Collapse at VMI Maryland Game

At the Virginia Military Institute Maryland university football clash in Richmond six people suffered critical injuries when a section of wooden stands collapsed. The incident halted play as ambulances cleared the arena and Maryland led 7 0 at the time, final 10 6 after delay.

Richmond Virginia Military Institute Maryland Barnes

Canaan Mural Routs Trimble In High School Basketball

Canaanville’s Canaan Mural team dominated Trimble 35 to 8 in a Friday game. Paul Mansfield, center, starred with nine first half field goals as Canaans outscored Trimble early and never relinquished control.

Canaan Canaan Mural Trimble Canaanville Canaanites Canaans Boys Paul Mansfield Iseala

Michigan Crushes Ohio State 221 to 0 in Stadium Dedication

Michigan overwhelmed Ohio State 221 to 0 at the new Michigan Stadium dedication in Ann Arbor. Wolverine halfback Lewis Gilbert scored three touchdowns and the hosts dominated the Buckeyes with a fierce and productive line, signaling a strong bid for the Western Conference title.

Clyde G. Byers United Press Michigan &Stadium Ann Arbor Mich Michigan University Ohio State Wolverines Wolverine Ohio Lewis Gilbert Michigan Big Ten Northwestern Scarlet and Gray Warriors North Western Eleimen Tas Grimm Eby Marek Buckeyes Freddy C. Grimm Peta Sachivan Pos Oosterbaan C. Liv Alber James Masker Haines Tred Young Illinois Wesleyan Mr. C. Huston Larsons Ely Huston Ackerman Rowan Schmidt Meyer Cox Vridtt Esses Kriss McClure Ohsner Fanch Grim Gemils Rich Domhoeft Allman Puekeliwartz Miller Fuller Gemiis Starker Duar Vrrigan Gabel Gilbert

Glouster High School Beats Chauncey 28 to 6 on Local Ground

Glouster High School overwhelmed Chauncey 28 to 6 at home Friday. Coach Bachman used 22 players to prepare for Middleport next Friday. Glouster's Gibbs kicked a 25 yard drop goal as Chauncey relied on incomplete passes. Meredith Wilt Stedman and Gibbs star for Glouster. Chauncey’s Smith Richardson and Orien stood out for the visitors.

W. A. Chat Messenger Glouster Glouster High Chauncey High School Bachman Middleport Chauncey Cerl

Gophers Top Iowa at Memorial Stadium in 38 Point Win

In Minneapolis on October 22 Captain Merle Jocsting led the Gopher squad from a hospital cot to an overwhelming victory over Iowa. The Hawkeyes were shut out as Minnesota scored 38 points.

Gophers Memorial Stadium Minnneapolis Minn Merle Gopher Iowa Hawkeyes Minnesota

Football Scores Across Ohio Colleges Reported

Ohio universities and opponents posted varied football results including Ohio State 0 Michigan 21 and Wooster 38 Case 0 among many local matchups. The roundup lists dozens of scores with a wide geographic spread across Ohio and several interregional games.

Nelsonville Greyhounds Top Pomeroy 13 to 0 in Gridiron clash

Nelsonville beat Pomeroy 13 0 on a muddy Saturday in a hard fought game at the local field. N R Roe and Kurst led early drives, Wert and Flowell added key runs, while Dewhurst extra point capped Nelsonville scoring in the third. The Greyhounds defense held strong as Pomeroy failed to cross midfield in the final period.

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Yale Triumphs Over Army 10-6 In Classic Gridiron Test

Yale defeats Army 10 to 6 before 78 000 at New Haven led by Bruce Caldwell who sparked early scoring with a long pass to Quarrier Yale's defense held firm in the final period as Army outgained Yale but could not break through final punch preserved the win for Yale in a hard fought season curtain raiser.

Frank Guety United Press Yale Howl New Haven Yale Bruce Caldwell Coxs Bull Dogs Caldwell Army Yate Vale Serum

Northwestern Falls to Illinois 7-6 in Big Ten Clash

Northwestern, overwhelmed by Illinois, loses 7 to 6 at Dyche Stadium. Butch Nowack kicks the extra point after Jolly's second quarter touchdown. Lewis scores Northwestern TD but misses the PAT after an ankle injury. Illinois defense and timely passes edge the Wildcats as coaches feared a harder Big Ten test.

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Muse Play Off Washington Leads Medal Play at Indian Spring

Teo Diegel and Freddy Mercado of Washington enter a playoff for the Middle Atlante open soil championship after sharing the lead at 59-5 for 72 holes on the Indian Spring course. Drake University dominates Grinnell 74 to 6 in college play. Ironton High defeats Athens 6 to 0 in a spirited football clash despite Athens near the Ironton goal line multiple times.

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Wisconsin Beats Purdue 12 to 6 to Retain Big Ten Lead

Wisconsin defeats Purdue 12 to 6 at Camp Randall before 15000-plus, securing its first Big Ten win of the season. Purdue, led by Ralph Welch, scores late on a 20-yard pass and 62-yard run, but Wisconsin’s strong forward wall and key runs by Crofoot and Rose secure the outing for the Badgers.

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