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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1934
Page
11
The article outlines Gron and the West Virginia team near the Oct period planning for a clash with the Bobcats. It notes injuries including a broken jaw and possible season-ending moves affecting Tobin Wellman Goyette and others. It highlights key players like Parker and Kincald and hints at a strengthened backfield ready for decisive play against Wesleyan.
Gloucester High Tomcats lost 13 to 0 on New Lexington’s field as heavy rain hindered passing. A 90 yard touchdown run late in the first quarter gave New Lexington the lead, followed by another 90 yard return for a score in the second. The teams traded chances in the second half but could not score. Louis Blériot is cited as a past air pioneer, and Marshall band will travel to Athens with the team, though only 45 uniforms are ready for the trip.
Ohio State hosts Northwestern while Marshall travels to Ohio. Bowling Green visits Capital with Georgetown at Cincinnati night game. Other games include Mt. Union at Hiram and Ashland at Kent State. Local clubs: Denison at Case, Kenyon at Marietta, Oberlin at Wooster, Wittenberg at Ohio Wesleyan.
The ad touts Ovaltine as a quick sleep aid that improves rest without drugs. It claims easy digestion and nutrition aiding nerve, brain, and body tissue, noting wartime use for invalid soldiers and benefits for fatigue, nursing mothers, convalescents, and the aged. A free trial via coupon is offered.
Rumor spreads that Babe Ruth may replace Connie Mack as Philadelphia Athletics manager next season as Ruth and Mack travel to Japan for a barnstorming tour. Yankees officials deny any transfer or release. Mack Jr. says his father will not retire.
Pomeroy Panthers defeated Wellston 19 to 0 at Middleport field on Thursday night. Fullback Klees powered the decisive drives with a late goal line surge after a 12 yard Moore run for Pomeroy’s first score. Moore connected on a long pass for a second score, and the home team held Wellston to six first downs while racking up fourteen.
Harrisonville notes show Mr. and Mrs John Dye of Columbus moving into Mrs Emma Wise property. Several Columbus residents including Mr and Mrs Bert Hog Mrs Mary Ellen Welch and Mr Worth Welch visit Mrs Allie Bradfeld. L P Harmon family leaves for Walton West Virginia. Raymond and Welch announce the birth of a son last Monday.
About 160000 fans expected at Big Ten Stadium and Notre Dame Park for weekend games amid uncertain weather. Minnesota hosts Iowa in a key conference opener with 45000 to 50000 anticipated. Iowa City’s new stadium could pack about 40000. Michigan and Ohio State draw large crowds as they meet Illinois, with 45000 expected. Ohio State visits Northwestern, and Notre Dame vs. Missouri midweek action draws 10000 to 15000 at Bragg Field.
The Majestic hosts Down to Their Last Yacht a lavish musical romance with Mary Boland Polly Moran and Sidney Brackmer plus a bustling cast of comic and musical numbers. The Court Theater screens Beyond the Law a Tim McCoy thriller about a railroad plot and a wrongful hangin救.
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