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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1939

Page

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Breaks to Decide Game Bobcats Defend vs Flyers in Ohio Stadium

The upcoming Home Coming clash pits the Ohio Bobcats against Dayton in a near 10 000 attendance forecast at Ohio Stadium. Bobcats boast a rugged defense facing Daytons speed based attack led by Jack Padley and Parley backed by Joe Thomas, while Ohio counters with an improving line of sophomores and senior leadership.

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Don Peden the man behind Ohio U football success

Mitch's Musing profiles Don Peden, Ohio University's legendary coach whose early 1920s turnaround built a lasting program. The piece praises his character, insistence on education, and strict, health‑minded approach that kept players out of harm and focused on long term success.

Ohio Bobcats Don Peden Ohio University Don Bobcat

Dayton Flyers Face Ohio U in Athens With Padley Doubtful

Dayton coach Harry Baujan faces a lineup shakeup as Jack Padley a key halfback is likely benched due to injury Tony Furst returns to duty at right tackle and Harry Jerina shifts to left tackle Charlie Zwiesler moves to right halfback Joe Thomas is cleared to quarterback Ed Marre and Val Perrish join the backfield Dayton departs today by bus for Chillicothe and Athens to meet Ohio University with 500 supporters aboard a special train.

Dayton University of Dayton Flyers Athens Harry Baujan Jack Padley Marshall Dayton Outfit Tony Furst Harry Jerina John Hamm Bobcats Charlie Zwiesler Zwiesler Padley Joe Thomas Ed Marre Val Perrish Baujan Knorr Costell Jerina Furst Dryden Glick Obee Chillicothe

Ohio U Reunion to Honor Don Peden with Double Cake

Athens Ohio University plans a special 1939 HomeComing week with a parade and pregame events. Don Peden will receive a two layer cake at Hotel Berry with the Ohio Band ROTC taking part in flag raising and halftime formations. A pep rally, parade of floats and football game vs Dayton Flyers highlight Saturday activities.

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Homecoming Events Schedule At Ohio State University

Friday 6:30 Peden Appreciation Day banquet at Hotel Berry 6:45 Pep rally Memorial Auditorium Saturday 10:30 Parade of fraternity sorority and housing unit floats Court St Neon Annual Torch alumni dinner Hotel Berry 2 p m Ohio Dayton football game preceded by Peden Appreciation Day ceremonies later Varsity O Dance Men's Gymnasium 10:30 p m Annual serenade by Delta Tau Delta Lindley Hat.

Hotel Berry Memorial Auditorium Court St Neon Torch Ohio-Dayton Delta Tau Delta Lindley Hat

Bobcats Welcome Veteran-Recruit Junior Players

Despite not making the grade last year, these Bobcats are not newcomers in the ranks. They read opponents' plays with the savvy of veterans and deny the Flyers' best efforts. Dayton’s attack is noted as superior to any Ohio team faced so far.

Don Peden Don Bobcat Flyers Dayton Ohio

Bennetts Host To 2 700 High School Pupils

The Bennett Company will host 2700 high school students from twenty nearby schools for Ohio University Homecoming day. Students will view the parade and the Ohio Bobcats versus Dayton U. game, travel by school bus, and use reserved sections in East stadium with O U and Bennett Company cheerleaders coordinating.

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Athens to Honor Don Peden With Appreciation Dinner

Athens and area residents join alumni to pay tribute to Bobcat football coach Don Peden at a Peden Appreciation Dinner at Hotel Berry. Serving begins promptly at 6 30 as the event runs its course.

Athens Don Peden Ohio University Peden Hotel Berry

Dinner in Athens Highlights Don Peden Speech Schedule

Strickland Gillilan, a featured speaker, has another engagement after the dinner showing the event runs on schedule. This marks the first time in over 15 years that the public in Athens has access to Don Peden’s remarks.

Strickland Gillilan Don Peden Athens

Ohio Buckeyes Remain Undefeated on Homecoming Streak

Ohio University extends its Homecoming nonloss streak to 11 games dating back to a 1927 Wittenberg 28 0 defeat. The unbeaten run on homecoming continues, marking a historic era for the program.

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