Ohio Wesleyan showdown looms as Buckeyes aim for title
The Athens Messenger reports Ohio State must defeat Ohio Wesleyan Battling Bishops to stay in Buckeye Conference title race. Coach Don Peden prepares for a tough Home Coming clash after a Cincinnati win, focusing on stopping Wesleyan passing attack and adjusting lineup. Rex Burke return uncertain as week-long practice targets defense and fresh-squad evaluations.
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Mitch's Using Sudden Death Casts Pall Over Baseball World
A Chicago White Sox figure and a West Point football end died, shocking fans. Comiskey's passing weakens baseball power while Richard Sheridan's death ends a budding football career and renews calls to curb the sport. Ohio Buckeye talks on post season games amid scheduling woes for the Bobcats. Cross wins a 54 net medal in a golf tournament at Athens Country Club with about 75 members participating.
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Wisconsin Gridiron Injuries Hinder Faces for Minnesota
Wisconsin reports minor injuries to tackles Mickey Mesfback and Buckets Goldcarterback and an unknown player after a Pennsy game. Coach expects most players to be ready for the Big Ten Saturday clash with Minnesota.
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Backfield Set In Minnesota Team After Injury
Apolis Minnesota reports a backfield combination of Dougall Hass Ubl and Kle has settled out of the regular group for the season. Kle suffered a wrenched elbow and will be kept out of Wis game.
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Zuppke Eyes Upset for Illinois Team This Season
Illinois coach Zuppke remains hopeful about upsetting prospects this season despite a 35-0 defeat to Michigan last week. He notes seven young players on the roster and aims to develop a stronger squad for the western segment of the schedule.
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Boxing Boss Dreams of Million Dollar Gates
James J. Johnston, new boxing chief at Madison Square Garden, envisions two mid-winter shows at the Miami arena to reclaim a million dollar gate. He proposes Dempsey against the Carnera-Campolo winner in Miami and Schmeling versus Walker, offering Dempsey 40 percent of the gate for a Florida bout.
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Dempsey
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Northwestern Cleared For Illini Clash After Ohio State Win
Northwestern eight regulars had a day off yesterday to rest after a 10 0 victory over Ohio State and will resume practice today for this week’s game with Illinois. Rob Russell the plunging fullback out since the Nebraska game is expected back Saturday.
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Last Night’s Boxing Results Across Several Cities
Boxers in Chicago, New York, Jamaica and nearby venues competed in ten round, six round and knockout bouts. Notable results included Baxter Calmes defeating Don O Kelly in Chicago, Chuck Heff ner stopping Al Settle in Porto Rico, and Ed Steeve winning over Jack Moran in Champaign.
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Denver
al Settle
Porto Rico
Ed Steeve
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South Haven
Mich
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New York
Tom Heeney
New Zealand
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Italy
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Bert Paxton
Detroit
Jamaica
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Baltimore
Freddie Raymond
Laurel Garddens
Newark
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Kansas City
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Football backward passes and lateral confusion explained
The article clarifies that football rules define backward passes as any pass made in directions other than toward the opponent's goal, allowed by any team member to catch or recover. It notes no official lateral toss term, describes handling on fumbles, and explains ball possession rules on out of bounds backward plays.
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Old Roman to Rest Thursday in Comiskey Family Plot
The body of Charlies A. Comiskey died yesterday at his Sand Lake estate in Eagle River Wisconsin is brought to his birthplace for burial. Funeral will be held Thursday morning at St Thomas the Apostle Church with interment in Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be active from baseball circles and honorary line includes business and political leaders. Comiskey 72 built Chicago White Sox into a pennant winning club over 55 years and fought to purge gamblers from the game after the 1919 Black Sox scandal. He began as a Milwaukee player at 17 advancing to roles including captain and manager of the St Louis Browns and owner of the White Sox.
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Buckeyes Start Work For Indiana Today
In Columbus Ohio State resumes preparation for the Indiana game with the first team set to begin serious practice. The second unit faced the freshmen in a stiff session with Duke Webber Joe Hoffer and Herb Kull scoring on defense and Jack Greenberg strong on the ground. Halfback Bill Carroll may miss the Hoosier clash due to an infected foot and John Fugitt reported but could not scrimmage. Coach Sam Willaman plans no lineup changes this week.
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Notre Dame Captain Yarr Plays On With Injured Hand
Notre Dame center Captain Tom Yarr, hurt with a broken left thumb and a cut on his right hand, will keep playing while the cast stays on for about two weeks. Regulars to resume practice today ahead of Saturday's game against Carnegie Tech in Pittsburgh.
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Point race leaders in Ohio college football scoring
Mt Union fullback Leo Grimes and Wittenberg halfback Colin Lanning lead the Ohio scoring list with six touchdowns each totaling 86 points. Ohio University quarterback Clark Gabriel holds second with 31 points, followed by three players tied for third with two points each. Wing of Baldwin Wallace and Terry of Wilberforce rank high with 27 points and a field goal credited.
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Colin Lanning
Wittenberg
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University of Dayton
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Frankie Genaro Loses World Flyweight Title On KO
Paris reports Frankie Genaro of New York loses the world flyweight title to Young Perez of France by a knockout in the second round at Sports Palace. Genaro, 1920 Olympic champion and former titleholder, was outboxed and battered from the start, lasting only into the second round before being stopped.
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Army Cadet Richard B. Sheridan Funeral Follows Yale Game
Cadet Richard B. Sheridan, who died from a broken neck sustained in Army Yale football clash, will be honored with a military funeral at West Point. Mrs. Sheridan agreed to the service amid Army officials. burial to take place in the Academy grounds near notable figures. Sheridan died after a Yale bowl tie, while his family mourns the loss and recalls his dream to play for Army.
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Freidman Returns as Giants Quarterback this Season
A. B. Freidman, Yale assistant coach and former Michigan All American, rejoined the New York Giants as quarterback for the remainder of the season. He signed the contract yesterday and will play for the pro team to finish the campaign, despite previously leaving the Giants to coach at Yale.
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