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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1937

Page

11

Bobcats Hope For Weather Break Saturday

Boston University edged Western Reserve 7 0 in mud at Fenway Park as a series of blocking plays set up a 75 yard touchdown run. Key blocks came from G Davis Ragazzo Kelker and Wilson enabling Dixon to boot a 55 yard punt and Andrews to score.

Art Krenz NEA Service Western Eserve Boston University Fenway Park Dixon Johnny Andrews Andrews Reserve G. Davis Cleveland Terriers Frank Kelker Red Cats Ragazzo Wilson Parkc

PassAttack Is Big Hope For Victory In Buckeye Clash

Ohio University Bobcats sharpen aerial attack for Saturday showdown with Marshall College as weather affects passing drills and defense plans. Marshall braces to counter Ohio’s air game and faces a strong Big Four backfield led by Elkins Morelock Royer and Adkins with focus on kicking game and coverage.

Mitch Buckeye Dayton Bobcats Ohio University Marshall College Ohio Miami Monk Montgomery Bill Jurkovic Flyers Rio Grande Marshall Herd Ohio Stadium Redskins Bobcat Herb Royer Jack Morelock Everett Elkins Bob Adkins Elkins Morelock Royer Adkins Hunter Russell George Boehck

Open Davis Cup Return Dampens Local Tennis Dreams

Henry McLemore notes the Davis Cup’s return to the United States after 10 years hurts plans for a national open tennis championship. The Greenbrier event drew only nine amateurs, with top players staying away due to USTA amateur rules. He predicts future pro participation abroad and warns open tournaments may fade as long as amateur expenses are covered.

Henry McLemore ST. Louis United States Greenbrier Country Club White Sulphur Springs W. Va U.S.S.T.A Greenbrier Atlantic

Monument Planned At Wimereux For Marconi

A monument will be erected next year at Wimereux France on the site where Guglielmo Marconi set up a receiving station in 1899. It marks the place where the first wireless message crossed the English Channel was received.

Wimereux France Guglielmo Marconi

War Admiral wins Church Hill purse in decisive Belmont era return

War Admiral, 1937 triple crown winner, returned to racing with a commanding mile and a sixteenth triumph at Laurel. He led from the start to beat Aneroid by three lengths, with Floradora third. He covered the distance in 1 46 and boosted season earnings to 145 470 for Seabiscuit era rivals.

Laurel Samuel D. Riddle John A. Manfuso Elmer D. Shaffer Aneroid Floradora Washington George Conway Seabiscuit

Kent State Football Under Fire From Fans and Students

Kent State coach and athletic director G. Donald Starns faces criticism after a rocky season with one win and four defeats. The Kent Stater alleges poor conditioning and betting by players. The piece recalls prior coaching searches and Ohio State connections, plus notes on Western Reserve and other local figures and upcoming games drawing large crowds.

Wolves G. Donald Rosie) Starns Kent State Starns Kent Stater Ashland High School Jimmy Aiken Canton McKinley High School Aiken Floyd Stahl Mie Ohio State Bucks Stahl Illinois Michigan Ohio Sharon Bill Edwards Western Reserve Dave Stewart Edwards Massillon Bill Stewart

Players who think fast key to gridiron success

Coach Biff Jones highlights Nebraska quarterback Thurston Phelps as examples of quick thinking shaping games. The piece notes Nebraska 7-0 win over Missouri and 14-9 upset of Minnesota, plus Notre Dame beating Navy 9-7 with a third-string QB calling the plays. It also mentions Ohio State's late trick to beat Northwestern and Iowa's Nile Kinnick on 74-yard punt return against Michigan.

George Kirkley Chicago Midwest Biff Jones Nebraska Cornhuskers Thurston Phelps Phelps Jones Missouri Minnesota Gophers Avalanche Rudy Gmitro Michigan Bernie Bierman Notre Dame Navy Elmer Layden Willard Hofer Irish Jack McCarthy Ohio State Northwestern Mike Kabealo Jim McDonald McDonald Kabealo Nile Kinnick Iowa Wolverines Kinnick Big Ten

Bulldogs and Jackets Set Thursday Football Clash at Rufus Putnam Field

The Athens Bulldogs will face the Middleport Yellow Jackets Thursday at 2 30 on Rufus Putnam Field replacing Friday. Athens will lean on a strong running attack with backfield trio Wilson Coon Ramsey and Osborn showing improved precision in practice.

Athens Bulldogs Middleport Yellow Jackets Rufus Putnam Bulldogs Wilson Coon Ramsey Osborn

Shaughnessey Prefers Chicago Post to Buckeye Offer

Columbus reports reflect Clark Shaughnessey recalling an Ohio State coaching pursuit after being passed over in favor of Francis Schmidt. The Tulane to Chicago veteran laments missed Buckeye glory as Ohio State prepares for a long offensive drill against him this week.

Columbus U.P Clark Shaughnessey University of Chicago Ohio State Shaughnessey The Bucks Francis A. Schmidt Sam” Willaman L. W. St Dana Bible Nebraska Tulane Nobel Kizer Purdue Buck Athletic Schmidt Chicago

Pointer vs Setter as Bird Dog Battle Never Settled

The article argues pointers lead in field trials but setters remain popular as shooting dogs. It notes breed traits, endurance, and size effects, highlighting examples of small dogs like Baby Ale and Peach Blossom and stressing a fighting heart as essential for field trial or hunting success.

Ozark Ripley East Peach Blossom Prince Lyndon

Buckeye Conference Faces Uncertain Future As Members Debate Exit

Ohio Wesleyan plans to withdraw from the Buckeye Conference amid long losses and financial strains. Denison and Wittenberg already left in prior years. Cincinnati weighs leaving over scheduling costs. Possible replacements eyed include Toledo and Miami, with Akron and Western Reserve unlikely.

Columbus Buckeye Ohio Wesleyan George Gauthier Wesleyan Delaware University of Cincinnati Cincinnati Bearcat Marshall Ohio University Western Reserve University of Akron University of Toledo Red Cats Cleveland Reserve Akron Ohio Miami Toledo C. W. Spears Rockets Spears

Don Budge Hurt In Auto Crash Near Los Angeles

World top amateur tennis star Donald Budge suffered cuts and bruises after his car left the road, went over a five foot ditch and turned over three times near Los Angeles.

Los Angeles AUPI Donald Budge

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