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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1928
Page
7
The article reports dwindling public interest and no upcoming bouts as fans show little draw without Champion Jack Dempsey in the arena. It notes no outstanding matches are scheduled and fandom lacks a new drawing card.
United Press reports the boxing scene in decline with rugged promoters hurting finances and fan interest. Joe Dundee, Young Jack Thompson, and other boxers face uncertain futures as Nick Rickard plans indoor show dates while Dempsey ponders a comeback.
Philadelphia report notes John Ball moves to Sullivan’s spot as the varsity reshuffle continues. Coach Lou Young calls the Navy clash one of the toughest of the season despite Navy’s weak record.
Howard Johnson of Cornell likely will call signals in the Princeton game on Saturday. The team will depart for Princeton Thursday night, marking Cornell's first trip to Princeton since 1905.
Princeton's varsity matched up 35 minutes with a team of ex college stars and scored two touchdowns. Notable players included Al Wittmer, Stan Keck, and Pudge Neidlinger, all former All-Americans from 1921 to 1922 and Dartmouth.
Madison reports gloom as Gene Rose half back and Joe Kresky guard are suspended for disciplinary reasons. Both players are third year contributors with two "W" sweaters, and no further comment was provided by the Badger camp.
Ann Arbor Michigan coach Wieman faces punter Totzke sidelined with a twisted ankle as Wisconsin football visits for the annual clash. Holmes or Wheeler are set to handle Michigan kicking duties in the buildup to the matchup.
Purdue grid coach Phelan watched freshmen execute Chicago plays for large gains against varsity. Changes in the lineup are promised Saturday unless improvement occurs. The university plans a possible invasion of Chicago for the weekend clash.
W L Young Stribling, contender for the heavyweight crown, failed to fight Jack League in Dallas as League refused to appear over a $2000 guarantee not paid by sponsors. The event collapsed with League citing the unpaid guarantee.
Coach Peden conducts defense drills against a freshmen squad to counter Ohio Northern backfield speed. Injuries from Wittenberg and Cincinnati games affect plans as Mussaloney shifts from guard to tackle and Barefoot remains sidelined. Maibaur and Swindell expected to start if fit.
Northwestern coach Dick Hanley leads the Wildcats into Memorial Stadium Champaign for a homecoming against 1927 Illinois champions Illinois. Northwestern has won only one of 12 against Illinois and has lost seven straight since 1912. The Wildcats rely on a strong overhead attack in a game where Illinois showed weakness versus Indiana last week.
Coach Bob Zuppke schedules hard practice to finish Tilini lineup for Northwestern. Rich Man is set to return after gaining eligibility earlier this week and will rejoin the starting center role.
In Minneapolis the Minnesota camp emphasizes stopping McLain as the main objective. Practice is structured around slowing the standout Iowa player, with the team preparing for Saturdays clash. Local reports note the Indian star is said to be at his best.
In Chicago Mushy Callahan and Bobby Tracey drew in Buffalo and Los Angeles in a ten round feature. Eddie Shea defeated Frankie Garcia in Indianapolis in a ten round bout. In Portland the Filipino fighter Nationalista edged Charlie Pin in a close ten round decision with early knockdowns to start.
The Canadian Boxing Federation has withdrawn from the National Boxing Association and arranged a working agreement with the New York State Athletic Commission.
Ohio University harriers prepare for a Cincinnati cross country meet Saturday facing strong Denison and Cincinnati squads. The Ohio team relies on veterans Ireland and Anderson and aims to avenge two early-season losses while traveling with the full squad to the river city.
Gaetano Cardinal De Lai, vice-dean of the Sacred College of Cardinals, died today in Rome aged 75. He was made a Cardinal in 1911 with the title of Bishop of Sabina.
Ace Hodkins of Nebraska Wildcats and Rene De Vos of Belgium signed for a 110 round bout at Madison Square Garden on December 10. The fight will be contested at a 160 pound weight class.
Wade Red Gray star Logan halfback will miss the Athens game after breaking two ribs in Friday’s Jackson contest. He suffered on left side after a Jackson tackle and another Jackson player struck him. He returned after halftime but was removed in the final quarter. This is his second injury of the season.
The message promotes future comfort and independent safe investment with Bucke Resources, claiming assets over 45 million dollars. It emphasizes security and long term financial stability in a concise appeal.
State Open golf tourney opens at Miami Valley Country Club with 100 plus professionals and amateurs from across Ohio. Amateur par has never been reached here, course tougher than previous years. Notable entrants include Sargent Col lins Blanton Mitchell G ullickson and Marzoff as daybreak sun shines.
In Windsor Ontario on October 24 authorities seized names of over 100 players after a complaint by Rev H W Pradham of Amherstburgh. Crown counsel L A McHugh said admission charges or clear disorder are needed to halt games under the Lord's Day Act, which the police say bans noisy Sunday play. The case is to be referred to the attorney general.
Fayetteville records show Clarence Geise of Haynesville Louisiana among 133 University of Arkansas students granted optional attendance this semester due to excellent grades. The Razorback quarterback is a junior with one football letter and attends classes only when he chooses.
Katherine Meyer a 19 year old daughter of a psychology professor entered the engineering forge class at the University of Missouri and declared she would become a full fledged engineer or none at all She is the first co ed to undertake such work in the school of engineering.
Perry Van Fosaan a 40 year old former Cleveland policeman shot and killed himself in Cleveland following the recent death of his wife. Coroner reports indicate a suicide related to bereavement.
Marietta organizers announce Eddie O Dowd versus Howard Mayberry in a 10 round main event for the St Marys Bridge opening on Oct 25. Shifty Dando and an unknown opponent will meet in another 10 round bout, with Paul Wanzo likely to face a Pittsburgh foe. Herman Baugh also slated in a four round contest.
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