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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1926

Page

11

Ohio U. Handily Beats Bearcats 38 to 7 in League Showdown

Ohio U. topped Cincinnati 38 to 7 as Portsmouth overwhelmed Big Red 38 7 in a league contest. Mitchell connected with Doll for 19 yards to set a score, Perkins starred on defense, and both teams relied on punting amid a defensive battle. Ohio State and other Ohio teams posted major wins while several results across the region showed lopsided scoring.

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Buckeyes and Bobcats Clash In Homecoming Thrill

Ohio University Bobcats dominate Cincinnati Bearcats 38 to 7 in Homecoming at Ohio Field. Sayles excites with three long runs and a 23 35 26 yard spree, McKinley shines at halfback, Doran punches in four scores, Wise anchors end and block. Cincinnati’s lone score comes on a 76 yard interception return. Buckeyes claim top Buckeye Athletic Association perch behind a balanced attack and stout defense led by Sayles and McKinley.

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Army and multiple college football scores mixed results

A chaotic grid of college football results lists Army over Boston 41 to 9, Navy over Colgate 18 to 7, Yale and Brown low scores, and numerous other games with scores such as New York University 30 over Augusta 0, Princeton 7 over Lehigh 6, and Wisconsin 327 to Indiana 2, among many mismatched entries and typos.

Army Boston Columbia Siduke Navy Colgate Yale Brown Colby Bowdoin Delaware St. Johns Hamilton Haverford Lincoln Wilberforce New York University Autera Providence St. Francis Johns Hopking Loyola Harvard Dartmouth Lawrence High Philipe Windover Wesleyan Amharat T—Washington U Purdue Chicago Kalamazoo Albion Kalamazoo Normal MGA Bradley Lombard St. Louis Nebraska Kansas Depauw Butler Minnesota Wabash Mercer Howard Missouri Iowa State Grinnell Washington Penn State Syracuse Davis Biking Mount Bt. Marya Gettysburg Bucknell

Pennsylvanian Team Routs Williams 36 to 0 at Franklin Field

Pennsylvania remained unbeaten as it overwhelmed Williams 36 to 0 before 15,000 rain soaked fans. The Quakers exploited Williams attempts with four interceptions and four touchdowns, Sayles adding a 23 yard scoring run in the final period.

Franklin Philadelphia Pennsylvania Williams Willams

DAD'S DAY LONGLY WINS HOMECOMING GAME AT OHIO U

John Red Longley a stalwart tackle at Ohio University earns praise as his father Sam Longley travels from Nelsonville to witness Dad's Day and Homecoming. Longley, a former American Association umpire, shines as Ohio beats an opponent on a festive campus day.

John “Red” Longley Nelsonville Ohio University Sam Longley Longley Red

Bobcat Coach Praises Team After Narrow Denison Victory

Coach Guy Zimmer hails a one point win over Denison and drills barriers for next Saturday’s cross country clash with Ohio Wesleyan. He notes Seikani’s strong run and overall team effort, while Wesleyan’s reputation remains strong. Injuries linger for Ohio, but players like Weaver show good form in workouts as the squads prepare for the Ohio State game halftime.

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St Xavier Muskeeters Roll Past Kenyon in 33 to 0 Victory

St Xavier ran over Kenyon College for a swift 33 to 0 win at Corcoran Field. Chauncey played briefly as the Musketeers dominated with strong line play and scoring drives. The victory mirrors a historic four year stretch since Harvard beat Dartmouth in a different era.

Chauncey Corcoran Cincins St. Xavier Musketeers Kenyon College Harvard Dartmouth Kenyon Hart Warriors Almont Atty GoWpe A

Lazzeri’s Performance and Weight Change Mentioned

The article discusses Tony Lazzeri of the New Americans and his value at first base and in the lineup. It notes Lazzeri’s high powered bat for five months, a strong finish, and a weight around 175 pounds when he joined the Yankees, with a reference to a late-season drop in effectiveness tied to weight changes. It also compares Muddy Ruel’s similar weight fluctuation in 1924 and its impact on performance.

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Friedman to Make a Hit in Wolverine Big Ten Clash

In Ann Arbor on October 23 Michigan fights Illini as Benny Friedman stands out at quarterback. The guard Beck and Ho Mollenda power the Wolverines in a 13-0 win. Weather forecasts call for fair to warm days later in the week with cool mornings and possible showers.

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Respect Paid to Harry Greb in Atlantic City

Floral tributes crowded the bier of former middleweight champion Harry Greb as his body lay in state in an undertaker’s chapel in Atlantic City. He died after a riotous life and recent nose operation. funeral is planned in Pittsburgh Wednesday.

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Donahoe Leads Carnegie Tech To City Title Win

In Pittsburgh on October 23 Carnegie Tech defeated the University of Pittsburgh 14 to 0 to claim the city championship. W. W. Donahoe, Tech left half back, scored in the first and second quarters with successful extra points by Letacher. Gene Tunney watched among 66,000 spectators as Tech’s passes and Donahoe’s long runs dominated the opening halves. Pitt pressed in the final period but could not overcome the Tech lead.

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McInnis Named Manager of Quakers in Philadelphia

John B. Foster reports the appointment of John McTinnis known as Stuffy as manager of the Philadelphia Nationals. McInnis, famed as a first baseman for the Athletic, Boston, Cleveland, and Pittsburgh, lacks managerial experience but is praised for his on field leadership and playing skill. His move follows a season where he drew attention in the World Series and NL circles, prompting Philadelphia owners to hire him to revitalize the club.

John B. Foster New York John McTinnis Philadelphia Nationals Philadelphia NeImis Atheletic Boston Cleveland Pittsborgs Pittsburgh Fred Clarke McInnis Vell Art Fletcher Quaker City Metnnis Indians Stuffy McKechnie Pirates Perkins

Glouster Routs Chauncey 26 to 6 in Friday Game

Glouster won at home over Chauncey by 26 to 6 as their offense produced 12 first downs while the defense held Chauncey scoreless except for a fourth down punt block in the third period. Key players included Gibbs Pieri Hoffman Robbelio Wolfe and Hutchinson Meredith among others with substitutions noted.

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