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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1929

Page

11

Buckeye contenders meet Bearcats in Cincinnati homecoming clash

Ohio University Bobcats travel to James Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati for a homecoming game against the University of Cincinnati Bearcats at 2 30 p m Saturday. Both teams ride unbeaten conference starts, with Cincinnati aiming to defend its recent string of wins and Denison denting the Bearcats only in a last week tie. Captain Brammer returns at right end and Peden reveals the starting lineup including Cramer Griffith Chrisman Frown Papini Hastings Brammer Singer Kepler Gabriel Young in a high profile buildup.

Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce Queen City U. C Ohtenhs Bohous Bobcats John Brammer Veretta Leoneh Don C. Peden Cramer Griffith Chrisman Frown Papinini Hastings Brammer Singer Kepler Gabriel Young Charles W. Flint Syracuse University Syracuse George Ohio Wesleyan Miami Selby Delaware Young Flint Bishops

Former football star turned wrestler defeats Chicago giant

Columbus report: Jim McMillen defeated Jack Mc Carthy in straight falls last night. The first fall lasted 1 minute 22 seconds and the second 10 minutes 3 seconds.

Columbus U.R Jim McMillen Jack McCarthy Chicago

Simple coat hanger bag from fabric square

A quick project uses a fabric square sewn to close on three sides and stitched across the top to fit a clothes hanger. Cut a 12 inch slit on one side from the hanger for access.

Ed Lewis issues $5,000 challenge to heavyweight wrestlers

In formal attire, former world champion Ed Lewis challenges any heavyweight wrestler after posting a certified $5,000 check with the Winem Athletic Commission. He claims he has not quit wrestling despite a past defeat by Gus Sonnent.

Jim Corte Ed Lewis Gus Sonnent Trangia Tis Rossting Lewis Winem Athetic Commission

Prefers Law To Fame as Coach

Detroit university freshman coach Johnny Fredericks passed up a varsity line coaching post at Michigan State College to finish his law studies and prepare for the bar exam. His undefeated freshman team drew attention from Jim Crowley, but Fredericks chose to stay to pursue a legal career.

Detroit Mich Johnny Fredericks University of Detroit Michigan State College Frederik Jim Crowley Michigan State Fredericks

Expensive Athletics Menace Taft Warns on Colleges

Chief Justice William Howard Taft warns in Cosmopolitan interview that million-dollar athletics threaten the American college system. He says scholarship is sidelined and athletics become a major business with a professional side incongruent with educational ideals and purposes.

New York U.P William Howard Taft Supreme Court Frazier Hunt Cosmopolitan Magazine

Tucking Strings During Washing Protects Garments

When washing pajamas or children's clothes, tuck the strings at the center back or front to prevent them slipping out during washing. This simple step helps keep garments secure and reduces ironing and snag risk.

Saturday's Radio Football Schedule

NBC system airs Harvard at Dartmouth 2:15 Eastern. Yale vs Army 1:30 Eastern. CBS network covers Illinois at Michigan 2 PM Central. Purdue at Chicago 1:45 Central. Indiana vs Ohio State 2 PM Eastern. Cincinnati at Ohio University 2 PM Eastern. Local affiliates listed for each game.

The United Press Harvard Dartmouth WIZ WRZ WBZA WHAM KDKA KWKK Yale Army WEAP WEEI Wiic WTAG WBC Way SCAE WON WHAS SOAI WMC KOA KSL Illinois Michigan CBS Network WABC WGHP KOIL WMAL WHP WEBM WWNC WRBC WLAGC WIBW KDYL WGN Chicago Purdue WLS Indiana Ohio State WTAM Cleveland Cincinnati Ohio University WCKY Covington

Denials and Debate After Carnegie Bulletin on College Sports

Prank Gees reports that the Carnegie Foundation Bulletin No 28 sparks mixed reactions across colleges. Some denials and admissions surface while many institutions pledge reforms, yet immediate changes seem unlikely as coaches and officials weigh the findings against ongoing football seasons.

President of Ohio Wesleyan Discusses Foundation Charges

Delaware October 25 A. P. report states Dr Edmund D Soper president of Ohio Wesleyan University says investigation shows university athletics relations are beyond question He cites no known cases of fraternities giving athletes reduced board and room and notes athletes work hard for what they receive George Gauthier athletic director and head football coach is mentioned

Delaware U.P Carnegie Foundation Edmund D. Soper Ohio Wesleyan University Soper George Gauthier

Buckeye Conference Gridiron Title Contenders Named

Ohio University and Ohio Wesleyan face Miami Wittenberg and others as Buckeye Conference standings heat up. Details note schedule shifts, Homecoming events at Deeds Field Selby Field and Granville November 2 and 23, plus rising scores by Dennison Brammer and Wertz among others.

Ber Neies Ohio University Miami Ohio Uio Wesleyan Wittenberg Ohio Westexion Washington

Portsmouth High Sabeel hosts undefeated Athens High in big local clash

Portsmouth High Sabeel, undefeated in five games, prepares to meet Athens High Bull Dogs on their local field. Athens entered the ORSON period with a 46 0 victory over Logan and a 27 0 win over Chillicothe, while Portsmouth aims to extend its strong season despite a recent tough stretch. Coach Pete McKinney has pushed the team through hard scrimmage this week.

Portsmouth High Sabeel Athens High Bulldogs Trojans New Toston Hhupiineton Middietons Zanesville Chillieeth Athens Logan Ma’ Rletta Ravens Wed Cambridge Ervteadh Portsmouth Hathdess Athena Yinar Powerfu Chillicothe Pete” McKiniey

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Historic Football Ties and Notable Games Across Years

The text recalls early 20th century football links including Notre Dame and Army under Knute Rockne, and mentions a 1914 context with a celebrated victory. It also references a 1910 era event with a Cube and Athletics matchup and a holiday declared by the Georgia legislature, tying to broader college football history.

Howard Mlonke Julie Khoke Mordeent Georgia

Placeholder title reflecting fragmented report

A fragmented OCR note references Amherst Massachusetts and a political declaration by officials. It mentions Mandy and a returned object but readable details are limited and unclear.

Wotlith Co Names Cravath and Thowpoon Coaches

Wotlith Co appoints Jett Cravath as head coach and Prete Thowpoon as backfield coach after departures from Denver University.

Jett Cravath Honthern California Tailack Preter Thowpoon Denver Uhiversity

Imprate Defensive Play Sparks Hi Med Teams

Hi Med squads press for a 4 inch attempt to settle accounts in a tense encounter. The readied defense and rival offense clash as players seek to imprint a lasting memory of the contest amid a wary crowd.

Conference frowns on charges amid intercollegiate football rule talks

Chicago reports the conference debating integrity of the game as eight teams face sanctions or suspensions for infractions. The group vows to enforce rules, with Western universities resisting penalties while Carnegie peers push for stricter conduct.

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