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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1927
Page
9
Ohio Bobcats rest key players after Saturday's setback and resume practice ahead of three remaining games at Granville against Dennison Wesleyan and Cincinnati. Coach Peden aims to recover standings by sweeping the trio, with a potential freshman lineup for Saturday.
After eight years on the football squad Bob Reitsch, Illinois captain, finally reaches his first touchdown in a practice game against the freshmen this year.
Miami and Wittenberg, first in the Buckeye league, prepare for a defense heavy battle at Oxford. Wittenberg has yielded only one score to Wes Lehman this season, while Miami twice held Oberlin at the three yard line. About 7,000 seats are available for the game.
Georgia star Chick Shiver captain of the football team at the University of Georgia has turned down several offers from major league clubs. The outfielder was one of the hardest hitters with a near .400 average last season and now plans a business career.
Coach Harold Wise calls for new players as 22 freshmen and one junior report for practice. Seven show unusual promise led by Cecil Wood and Dana Riley. Virgil Cross returns from injury as quarterback candidate, while Hughes shifts to running back. Spectators expect a packed crowd for the Ohio showdown in Oxford.
About 250 young people reported for basketball practice at an Evansville Indiana high school recently, signaling strong interest in the sport locally.
Denison aims for a tenth straight win over Cincinnati as the 1927 Bearcats visit Carson Field on Saturday. Cincinnati has scored only six points in its last three games while Denison has tallied 21 in four games, 19 versus Case.
Coach E P Godfrey says Wittenberg faces Miami with anxiety as captain Vic Maurer receives stitches for a facial wound and Willis Harre may be sidelined. At Capital University half the squad is out with injuries after the Hiram game, while Cincinnati lists players in the hospital ahead of the week’s workouts.
A satirical column critiques a divorce suit by Mrs Luque against Cuban pitcher Luque. It mocks headlines about alleged abuse and public antics by Adolfo Luque, notes a doctor’s alibi, and lampoons perceptions of swimmers and headlines.
In New York yesterday the Giants faced the Frankfort Yellow Jackets. Hinkey Haines received a pass eight yards from the line but, recalling the old setup, tried to reach the goal posts two more yards. Five Frankfort players collapsed him, convinced the score was prevented by two yards.
Cincinnati report notes coach Joe Meyer sharpening St Navier defense after a strong Oglethorpe showing. Akron previews next Saturday clash with Mount Union after upset of Muskingum, Zippers eyed as title contenders. Cleveland police seek fashionably dressed youth who robbed Federation Savings with a $2000 haul.
Forced to disband the Buffalo professional football team due to a losing record and absence of patronage. The move ends the franchise after a short, troubled tenure.
Georgetown has piled up 182 points in its first four games this season. Alabama Poly opened with four straight losses to Southern opponents, marking a rough start.
Veteran boxer Johnny Dundee ends his career after losing to Tony Canzoneri in a 15 round featherweight bout. Dundee, once champion, dropped to 126 pounds for a final headline bid but Canzoneri won from the opening bell and left Dundee on his feet at the final gong.
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