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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1947

Page

7

Bobcats Vow to Break Slump in Oxford Homecoming Clash

Ohio University faces Miami University in a high stakes homecoming game at Oxford with 15 000 fans expected. Coach Harold Wise fields a fresh lineup, edges and new plays as Bobby Mills leads a balanced backfield against Miami, which adds Wayne Gibson and Bill Johnston back from injuries.

Miami Redskins Harold Wise Cincinnati Oxford Bobcats Ohio U Ohio Wise Bobby Mills Duke Bitler Chris Stefan Wally Schultz King Brady Dick Hodona Wayne Gibson Gallipolis Matt Yuricich Lorain Bill Johnston Logan High Ohio Party Linton Cincinnatian Marco Mitchell Millspaugh Hamm Risser Gosiorowski Ruszkowski Hall Hixon Boyer Koran Rath Taylor Zednik di Bartolo Loughridge Bergman Morris Weiss Laterza Mills Zylowski Melzer Brady Bitler Sayre Schultz Sudnick Stefan Hodona Glavac Spidel Southeastern Ohio Miami University Logan Ohio University Sid Gillman Johlinston Bowling Green Gibson Xavier

Redskins In Annual Game Friday At Nippert Stadium

Freshmen from Ohio meet Cincinnati Bearcats in a return game after a 7 6 victory. Coach Frank Richey lists possible lineups with quarterback Andy Savchuk and 200 pound Joe Vanity. notes two more games remain on the Babbitten card and Vanity’s Army service background.

Acres the AT Athens Messenger Ohio Redskins Cincinnati Bearkittens Frank Richey Nippert Stadium Richey Queen City Bebkittens Varsity Quinn Stumpf Bob Leucke Bill Morton Ed Guccion Jim McKenna Andy Savchuk Heil Ostlund Finnen Gross DiMaggio Leadingham Wentz Rio Grande Gallipolis Miami Joe Vanity Maroon Joe Rome Rankin Vanity Army Berlin Eastern

Rohrering Through Sports picks college games for week

A long preview lays out weekly selections across Ohio and national college games. It names matchups like Athens Midport and Gallipolis Logan, notes recent form, and lists favorite picks plus pro and college clashes with teams such as Ohio State and Notre Dame among many others.

South Carolina Tops Clemson In Tight Iron Bowl

College football results show South Carolina defeating Clemson 21 to 19. Other college scores include Ball State 9 Anderson Irfd 0 and Milton 22 Wisconsin Tech 19.

Bluffton Mt. Vernon Newark Sunbury Centerburg Lewisberg Danville Dublin West Jefferson Hilliard Reynoldsburg Middletown Springfield Lancaster Marietta Columbus North Columbus Aquinas Columbus St. Mary Columbus South Westerville Hebron Grandview Bexley

Sohacki Reunited With Munn At Michigan State

East Lansing Michigan Eddie Sohacki a tackle on the Michigan State College team is familiar with coach Biggie Munn from 1944 when Sohacki trained with the Navy at Michigan and Munn was line coach there now reunites under Munn at MSU.

East Lansing Mich Eddie Sohacki Michigan State Biggie Munn Munn Michigan Sohacki Navy

Kilroy Stops Deck er In Paterson Tillio Bout

In Paterson Billy Kilroy 159 pounds stops Johnny Dekker 162 pounds after 2 rounds as the Associated Press reports. In Pittsburgh Ossie Harris 164 and Bobby Richardson 166 fought to a draw.

Associated Press Paterson N. J Billy Kilroy Johnny Decker Miami Fla Pittsburgh Ossie Harris Bobby Richardson Cleveland

VFW to Organize Basketball Team in New Marshfield Gilham

The NEW MARSHFIELD GILHAM Frank Post No 880 VFW calls a special Friday night meeting to organize a basketball squad with eligibility for members from other VFW posts. Manager Tommy Wise announced the plan and said eligible players from nearby posts may join.

New Marshfield Gilham Frank Post VFW Tommy Wise

Citadel Air Attack Steams Through Charleston Game

A light but fast Citadel football squad uses a deceptive aerial attack to overwhelm Charleston defenses with crisp passes and quick strikes.

Charleston S.C Citadel

Redcats Host Baldwin Wallace In Cleveland Homecoming Clash

Western Reserve and Baldwin Wallace renew a storied Cleveland gridiron rivalry at League Park. The Red Cats, 1-3, seek a bounce back against the Yellow Jackets who edged John Carroll last week, aiming to prove their improved form despite a rough start.

Athens Middleport Yellow Jackets Bulldogs Gallipolis Logan Blue Devil Gallians Chiefs Hocking Nelsonville Jackson Hounds Greyhounds Pomeroy-Wellston Panthers Rockets Plainsoak Hill Coalton Chauncey Oak Hill Coalton Chauncey Blue Devils Buckeye Glouster-Caldwell Tomcats Muskingum Valley Caldwell Cleveland Greater League Park Western Reserve Baldwin Wallace Red Cats John Carroll Tom Davies Shaw Stadium Cats Duquesne Rutgers Ohio U Detroit

Claassen Sees Trojans, Tide Out in Front

Notre Dame coach Frank Leahy faces a dry field and expects an aerial showdown with Iowa as Johnny Lujack meets Al DeMarco. The forecaster, boasting 53 correct predictions, favors Notre Dame to overcome Iowa after Iowa’s 13 point lead vanished for a 13 13 draw with Ohio State.

Harold Claassen New York Frank Leahy Notre Dame Iowa South Bend Johnny Lujack al DeMarco Iowans Ohio State Southern California California Lynn (Pappy) Waldorf Michigan Minnesota Wolverines Illinois Purdue Illini Boilermakers Bob DeMoss Iinois Perry Moss Army Columbia Navy Pennsylvania Penna Charles Bednarik Penn Alabama Boston Eagles Villanova LSU Boston College Penn State West Virginia Lions

Dayton Faces Chattanooga After Loss to Toledo

Dayton Flyers travel to Chattanooga aiming for a fourth win after a 14 to 13 defeat by Toledo. Dayton built 231 rushing yards to Toledo 189 and 9 first downs to 6, but trailed in passing and saw two tackles injured as they prepare for the Moccasins game.

Dayton Toledo Rocket University of Dayton Flyers Chattanooga University of Chattanooga Moccasins Toledo Dayton Flyers Rockets Flyers Bill Lange Bob Wagner

Ohio Coaches Fight OSU Ties Over Recruitment Tactics

Ohio High School Coaches Association blasts Ohio State recruiters for contacting players directly and requests better relations. They object to OSU ticket rules limiting each school to two tickets, forcing high schoolers to buy for spouses and causing seating splits. Commentators note Buckeye fourth quarter tie with Iowa and campus reactions.

Columbus Ohio High School Coaches Association Ohio State University Bucks Ohio State OSU Ohio Staters

Briton Ryder Cup Team Confident Before Portland Match

The British Ryder Cup squad rested overnight in New York before departure by rail to Portland Oregon for the November 1 2 event with American professionals. Captain Henry Cotton called his side the best cup team he has played on and praised the players as wonderful fellows.

New York Portland Ore Henry Cotton

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