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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1949

Page

6

Miami Redskins blank Ohio University 26 0 in football

Miami's fast offense overwhelmed Ohio University as Johnny Pont and Mel Olix led the attack while Ohio failed to score. Officials called strong penalties, but the Redskins preserved a rout before 14 556 fans in Athens.

Oxford Ohio University Carroll Widdoes Miami Redskins Widdoes Bobcats Ohio Johnny Pont Mel Olix

Grid Games This Week High School Night Schedule

High School slate features Lakin at Mullens and Athens at Logan on Thursday night. Friday includes Pomeroy at Gallipolis and Jackson at Middleport with several other local matchups listed. Denotes night games across the region.

Lakin Mullens Coalton Chauncey Glouster Caldwell Tomcats New Lexington Lakin Boys School West Virginia Spencer Point Pleasant Huntington Vinson Wahama Winfield Ravenswood Red Devils Elizabeth

Fullback Screens for Florida as Hunsinger Carries Ball

Florida coach details a counter play with Charlie Hunsinger carrying from Florida's backfield. Vic Vaccaro hands off to Russell Godwin, then to the left halfback who advances off tackle. A fullback screen and fakes set up John Cox sweep as linemen pull and block for the play.

NEA Bear Wolf Florida Gainesville Fla Charlie Hunsinger Vic Vaccaro Russell Godwin John Cox Frank Lorenzo Cliff Sutton

Athens District Officials Meeting Planned in University Gym

Athens district officials will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in Ohio Universitys men's gym. Bob Baur secretary treasurer announced today. In 1879 the Navy football team wore tightly laced canvas jackets, reportedly the first grid uniforms.

Athens District Officials Association Ohio U.’s Bob Baur Navy

Ohio University Faces Marshall Clash as MAC Pause Looms

Ohio University ends the unbeaten stretch with a loss to Miami as Marshall visits next. Bobcats and freshmen wrap season with Pittsburgh trip while Miami closes in on Cincinnati in MAC standings. Cincinnati travels to Kentucky as Western Reserve eyes Illinois State Normal.

Miami Western Michigan Ohio U Marshall Huntington W. Va Fresh Pitt Pittsburgh Illinois Normal Butler Cincinnati Kentucky Brown Western Reserve Ohio West Virginia Virginia Connecticut Kent State Bucknell Buffalo Bowling Green John Carroll Mt. Union Youngstown Heidelberg Ohio Northern Marietta Bethany Parkersburg Northwestern Ohio State Capital Wittenberg Akron Wooster Denison Muskingum Ohio Wesleyan Oberlin Findlay Defiance Okio City Toledo Detroit Tech Rio Grande Salem Steubenville Case Baldwin-Wallace Lincoln Wilberforce Oliver Hiram Taylor Bluffton Wilmington Cedarville Ashland Otterbein Dayton Xavier Villanova Marshall College West Eastern Kentucky Murray State University of Dayton Herd Baby Panthers University of Pittsburgh

Upper Division Teams Clash in Friday SEC Games

The Southeastern Ohio League title race tightens as Athens High Bulldogs meet Logan High Chiefs in a key Friday matchup. Logan trails by two points and can pull level with a win, while Athens seeks to maintain its lead in the upper division.

SEC Athens High Bulldogs Logan High Logan Chieftains Athens Jackson Jacksson Nelsonville Middleport Yellow Jackets Jackets Ironmen Oak Hill Gallipolis Wellston Rockets Pomeroy Gallians

SEC Scoring Chase Rivals In Buckeye League Play

In SEC Buckeye League action Chauncey hosts Coalton while Rutland visits Jacksonville Trimble. Logan ties Jackson. Nelsonville battles Wellston, Middleport thumps Gallipolis. Ravenswood extends win streak as Huntington Vinson ties scoreless.

Athens Logan Pomeroy Gallipolis Jackson Middleport Nelsonville Wellston McArthur Oak Hill Rutland Trimble Spencer Pt. Pleasant Wahama Winfield Ravenswood Elizabeth Devils Buckeye Chauncey Blue Devils Jacksonville Chauncey Field

Kent State to Play 22-Game Schedule This Season

Kent State University announces a 22 game basketball schedule led by coach Dave McDowell. The Golden Flashes will start practice October 31 and face nine road trips including games at Cleveland Arena against New Mexico St Francis of Brooklyn and Baldwin Wallace. Senior captain Fred Klaisner returns with a supporting cast aiming to strengthen depth.

Kent Kent State University Dave McDowell McDowell Golden Flashes Cleveland Arena University of New Mexico St. Francis of Brooklyn Baldwin Wallace Fred Klaisner Kent Roosevelt Cager Flashes Dale Haverstock Ohio Canton McKinley High Leroy Thompson Deluxe Akron Ellet George Fulton Canton Central Catholic John Collyer Akron Jerry Amico Rubber City Ohio University University of Dayton New Mexico Ohio Wesleyan Central Michigan Michigan State Normal Hillsdale College of Michigan Miammi Oxford Delaware Adrian New Mexico U Youngstown Muskingum Mt. Union Kent State Buffalo State Wooster Hillsdale Dayton U St. Francis Marietta Michigan Normal Alliance Baldwin-Wallace Heidelberg Tiffin Western Reserve

Mohawks Hand Barons First Loss In 2-1 Upset

Cincinnati Mohawks, a Western Division newcomer, upset the Cleveland Barons 2-1 to trim Cleveland’s division lead. Phil Hergesheimer scored the decisive goal 50 seconds into the final period as New Haven’s Ramblers won 7-1 over Hershey and Providence fell 8-1 to Springfield.

Associated Press Cincinnati Mohawks Cleveland Barons Cincinnati Cleveland Indianapolis Pittsburgh Mohawks Phil Hergesheimer New Haven Ramblers Buffalo Hershey St. Louis Flyers Springfield Indians Providence

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