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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1953

Page

4

Bobcats Upset Miami Not As Upset As It Seems

Ohio University beat Miami 17 to 14 in a hard fought Mid-American game. Bobcats showed strong line play and two way endurance from Schwab and Penrod, while Miami faced substitutions and penalties. Coach Widdoes praised the effort as Parseghian watched closely.

Jack Gilbert Ohio University Miami Bobcats Ohio U Harvard Crimson Charles River Ohio Redskins Carroll Widdoes Widdoes Ara Parseghian Tom Pagna Parseghian Bob Howard Bob Penrod John Schwab Schwab Dayton Penrod New Lexington

Notre Dame Coach Leahy Bolstered After Stomach Ailment

CHICAGO Seven That was quite a stomach ache Frank Leahy had Saturday Diagnosed as heart attack muscle spasm intestinal flu and acute enteritis hospital attendants in South Bend called it acute enteritis Fans and players rallied to win 27 14 over Georgia Tech at halftime then fought back to finish strong as Leahy received oxygen and a hospital transfer before further tests Ed Moose Krause said Leahy expected back on the sidelines later this week with Notre Dame set to face Navy Saturday

Chicago Frank Leahy Notre Dame Georgia Tech St. Joseph Hospital South Bend Ind Crusaders Leahy Don Penza Bill Georgia Terk Moose) Krause Irish Navy

Forty Seven Elevens Remain Undefeated

Forty seven fallere football teams stay undefeated after a busy weekend with Michigan State suffering a first loss this season. Penn State Teachers College leads with seven wins and Maryland tops major schools with six victories.

New York Michigan State Penn Neb Maryland

Browns All Alone In Eastern Title Race With 7-0 Win

Cleveland stays unbeaten at 5-0 in the Eastern Conference after a rain soaked 7-0 victory over the New York Giants at the Polo Grounds. Otto Graham sneaks in for the scoring play after a Browns penalty on a missed fourth down field goal. The Eagles roll to 56-17 over the Chicago Cardinals.

New York Bert Bell Cleveland Washington Browns Detroit Lions San Francisco 49Ers Los Angeles Rams Lions Chicago Bears Rams Bell Los An 49Ers Baltimore Colts Washington Redskins New York Giants New York Polo Ground Pittsburgh Green Bay Philadelphia Eagles Chicago Cardinals 45Ers Towler Jone Browns Giants Otto Graham Eagles Jim Palmer Bobby Thomason Adrian Burk Tom Scott Bert Rechichar Colts

1953 College Football Season Opens With Wide-Open Title Chase

Notre Dame sits atop the rapidly shifting national picture as major teams face early tests. West Virginia, Illinois, and Michigan clash for Big Ten leadership while Oklahoma and Baylor post strong wins. Navy, Michigan State, and Purdue stumble, leaving Notre Dame and a crowded pack competing for conference crowns and national regard.

Purdue Seeks Another Upset In Big Ten

Purdue aims to upset Illinois, the Big Ten’s top unbeaten squad, after their stunning 29 game drought ending win over Michigan State. The Boilermakers, led by coach Stu Holcomb, hope to continue momentum with Dan Poleniewski scoring the decisive touchdown.

Purdue Minnesota Michigan Mim Syracuse Illini Nebraska Missoury Indiana Iowa Wisconsin Penn Oregon State Michigan State Pitt Northwestern Ohio State Boilermakers Spartans Sve Stu Holcomb Dan Poleniewski

Two Winners Picked in Beagle Club Competition

The Huntington Beagle Club held its 26th open licensed field trials near Gallia County. Jeff Robey of Clarksburg won with Stonewall Vixen in the 13‑inch female class on Saturday, while Owen M Payne of Fort Thomas Ky claimed Tasne’s Tyla in the 15‑inch female class on Sunday. Mosby of Huntington was injured when his horse fell. awards included engraved trophies and ribbons, with Libby Hotel in Gallipolis serving as headquarters.

Gallipolis Clarksburg Fort Thomas Huntington Beagle Club, Inc Tipton Hugh Gham Gallia County Gilliam Holzer Hospital Mosby Terry Hope Matewan Cliff Knabe Montgomery Ohio Albert Greathouse W. Va Stonewall Vixen Jeff Robey Freeman Lulu Earl J. Tink Chillicothe Bunce Bindy Annabel H Bunce Athens Max J. Bunce Johnson Black Beauty Joseph Johnson Pomeroy Ray Smeck Rushville Ohin Rolf Hobart Foster Bryan Saunders Gilliam Farms Lee Don la Fon Mason County Hogsett Vial Raymond Smeck Charley Carl White Huntington J. W. Henaker Libby Hotel Sec. la Fon Huntington Beagle Club Frank Pierafi Garrallo Sheets Robert J. ¢Red) Sheets Yon Thompson William Petrie

Belpre Eagles halt skid with 27 6 win over J-T

Belpre stops a seven game slide by beating Jacksonville-Trimbles 27 to 6 in an SEC Buckeye League clash. Larry Nutter threw to Jim Patterson and Sam Wolfe scored three times as Belpre built a multi TD lead and finished with 15 first downs while McGirr ran for 168 yards on 10 carries.

Paul Wiley Jacksonville - Trimble Belpre Eagles J-T Eagles Belpre Larry Nutter Jim Patterson Netter Sam Wolfe Lee McGirr Wolfe Nutter Patterson Francis Poches Poches Barrett Ernie Lewis F. Barrett Wilbur Chesser McGirr Ior Paches Therr Rutland Wellston

Four Team Race Set in Gallia County Cross Country Meet

A quadrangular cross country event is to be held at Memorial Field Tuesday at 4 pm featuring Ohio University freshmen, the undefeated Gallia Academy team, Huntington High School, and Marietta High School. The meet caps a busy prep and college schedule that includes hockey and American league results.

Gallipolis Memorial Field Ohio University Gallia Academy Huntington High School Marietta High School

Northwestern Ohio State Clash Top State Scene

Northwestern travels to Columbus for a marquee meeting with Ohio State as the top two in-state foes amid a 19 game slate. The Wildcats seek a win after two Big Ten losses while Ohio State rides a four of five run. statewide results show Cincinnati rolling 66-0, Miami at 28-2-8 and a busy intercollegiate schedule across the state.

Columbus Ohio Northwestern Ohio State Wildcats Bob Voigt Winnesota Michigan Iowa State Army Pittsburgh Wisconsin Bucks Cats Miami Toledo Kent State Bowling Green Ohio University Western Michigan Ohio U Western Reserve Anderson Defiance Ohioans Ashland Findlay Wittenberg Denison Otterbein Hiram Mount Union Ohio Wesleyan Muskinzulm Marietta Dayton Cincinnati Case Tech Baldwin‘Wallace Pioneers Bearcats

Miami U Coach rues ripe for upset after 7 7 tie

Miami University coach Ara Parseghian reflected on a homecoming game against Ohio University that ended 7 to 7. He cited too relaxed pregame mood and eleven fumbles as the key error, noting poor ball handling and mental focus despite strong yardage and multiple takeaways.

Ry Bob Howard Oxford Miami Ara Parseghian Ohio University Karan Redskins Kazan’s Ohio U Parseghian Bobcats Ohio

OU Heads MAC Loop In Stretch

Remote prospects of upsets loom as Ohio University and Miami battle for MAC lead following a 7 7 tie. Conference rules award half wins for ties. Ohio would lead over Miami if both stay undefeated in conference play.

Miami Ohio University Ohio Western Michigan Toledo Marshall

Giardello Favored Over Cartier In Brooklyn Bout

New York fight card features Joey Giardello a 2 1 favorite against Walter Cartier at Eastern Parkway ring in Brooklyn tonight. Giardello previously beat and lost to Billy Graham in different bouts, adding drama to the middleweight matchup.

New York Joey Giardello Billy Graham Walter Cartier Brooklyn Eastern Parkway

Cold Grove Rout Chester High 62-7

Cold Grove dominated Chester High School 62 to 7 on Saturday night. Dick Gaul connected with Roger Evans for Chester’s lone score, and Gaul-to-Berber added the extra point. Chester slipped to 1-4 on the season with the loss.

Cold Grove Chester High School Dick Gaul Roger Evans Chester Gaul Don Berber

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