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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1932

Page

9

Bobcats Ready for Tough Test Against Georgetown Kentucky

Ohio University coach Don Peden rests key players as the Bobcats prepare for a difficult home non conference game against Georgetown Kentucky on Saturday. With several starters sidelined, Pop Kessler and Doc Coleman may start, while Len Sadosky returns at fullback and Shane Collins handles signals.

Don Peden Bobcats Georgetown Kentucky College Franklin Mac McCashen Pete Bernardo Pop Kessler Kessler Miami Bernardo Doc Coleman Peden Coleman George Collins Shane Len Sadosky Sadosky Smnth Brown Dann Bennett Colvin Priode Snyder Collins

Mitch's Musings Picks for Week Coast Games

Mitch lists college football matches with opinions on winners. Notable pairings include Ohio vs Georgetown and Alabama vs Kentucky with enthusiastic, humorous notes. Other entries project outcomes for teams like Temple, Bucknell, Cincinnati, Creighton, Detroit, Florida, and Notre Dame.

Fall or Fall or Cincinnati to Vincennes and L.A.

A fragmented list mentions cities including Cincinnati Washington Philadelphia New York Chicago St. Louis Parkersburg Vincennes and Los Angeles with no clear event or action described. The text hints at a regional or travel sequence but lacks sentences or context to define a news item or outcome.

Cincinnati Washington Philadelphia New York Chilliceat the McArthur St. Louis Parkersburg Vincennes Los Angeles

New Lexington Triumphs Over Nelsonville 6 0 in Rain Dumped Game

New Lexington High School defeated Nelsonville High 6 to 0 in a rain shortened contest at New Lexington. Captain Rodgers scored the 2 yard touchdown as the game ended at halftime due to heavy weather. Strong line play featured by Rodgers and Shaffer with Nelsonville’s offense limited.

New Lexington New Lexington High School Nelsonville High Capt. Rodgers Lexington Pas Nelsonville Tague Hummel L.H. Patton Johnson R.H. Shaffer Rodgers F. Galvin Rodgers

Local grid slate near Pomeroy with three Friday and Saturday games

Three games loom in Pomeroy area with Middleport High hosting Chesapeake Friday night, Pomeroy meeting Marietta Saturday afternoon, and Rutland versus Chauncey Saturday night at the Middleport field.

Pomeroy Middleport High School Chesapeake Marietta Rutland Chauncey

Jones Returns to Action After Appendicitis for Wittenberg

William Jones of Plain City Ohio, a sophomore end on Wittenberg's football team, recovered from an appendicitis operation eight weeks earlier. He came to campus and reported in time to play in the upcoming game with Georgetown College, appearing in the matchup without a prior practice scrimmage.

Springfield U.R William Jones Plain City Wittenberg Jones Bill Stobbs Georgetown

Grapplers Meet Cleveland Rivalry Ahead Notre Dame Navy Game

Jiri McMillen former Illinois athlete will wrestle Joe Savoldi of Notre Dame fame in Cleveland before the Notre Dame Navy game on November 19. The exact date of the match has not been set.

Cleveland U.p Jiri McMillen University of Ilinois Joe Savoldi Notre Dame Notre Dame Navy

Big Ten Football Schedule Looms With Three League Games

Three conference games and four intersectional matchups headline Saturday in the Big Ten. About 125000 fans are expected across five regional games, including Northwestern vs Minnesota in Minneapolis and Ohio State at Columbus. Notre Dame faces Pittsburgh. Indiana hosts Mississippi A&M. Michigan meets Princeton in Ann Arbor.

Minnesota Minneapolis Big Ten Purdue New York L Yankee Stadium Iowa George Washington Washington, D. C Notre Dame U. of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Michigan Princeton Ann Arbor Pitt Bloomington Ind Indiana Mississippi A & M Northwestern Minnesota Wisconsin Ohio State Columbus Chicago-Ilinois Chicago Northwestern Amali Margina

Morano Secures Fullback Job With Paterson Night Hawks

Jumbo Morano former Sing Sing football star clinched the fullback berth for the Paterson Night Hawks by scoring in his pro debut. The Night Hawks defeated Newark 20-0 at City Stadium before 3,000 spectators, with all points scored in the first period.

Paterson N. J Jumbo" Morano Sing Sing Paterson Night Hawks Morano Hawkes Newark City Stadium

Sayers Remains Key Tackle for Ohio Wesleyan Football

The report notes Frank Sayers of Columbia, a sophomore tackle on Ohio Wesleyan's team, weighing 234 pounds today after starting the season at 230 pounds. He has not missed any game due to injury this season.

Delat Alts Frank Sayers Columbia Ohio Weasleyan Sayers

Chauncey Blue Devils crush Roseville 72 to 0 in six straight wins

Chauncey Blue Devils extended their streak to six with a rout of Roseville. B Hollister and Guerra led scoring with multiple TDs as substitutes played major roles. The game ended early in the third period due to heavy wind and rain.

Chauncey Chauncy Blue Devils Roseville Priday Blue Devils B. Hollister Hollster Moliater McCafferty Nye Sweeny Gerra Shafer Green Rankin Tracy Brown Gardner Stewart Lemons James Daugherty Patten Staldin Mason Dew Hollister Guerra Shater B& Kollister Smugherty

Wisconsin and Ohio State Clash in Narrow Big Ten Tilt

In Columbus Ohio State hosts Wisconsin in a Big Ten showdown with both teams carrying one loss. Purdue beat Wisconsin and Michigan defeated Ohio State this season. Dr Clarence W Spears Wisconsin coach arrived and workouts were planned. An attendance cap of 25000 was anticipated.

Columbus U.R Wisconsin

Ohio colleges close football season with trio of games

United Press reports last night of three state games. Xavier meets Loyola New Orleans in Cincinnati in an intersectional matchup. Kent State hosts John Carroll in Cleveland. Dayton aims for its sixth win of 1992 at home against Morris Harvey of Barboursville West Virginia.

Ohio Xavier University Loyola University of New Orleans Cincinnati Cleveland Kent State John Carroll University of Dayton Morris Harvey Barboursville W. Va Dayton

Last Race of Year Set at Sharon Speedway

Warren October 28. The final automobile race of the season will take place at Sharon Speedway near Warren on Sunday after a rain postponement from January.

Warren U.P Sharon Speedway Here Janst Sfindgy

Complete List of Prizes for Halloween Parade Announced

Gallipolis on October 28 announces prize awards for the American Legion Halloween Parade Monday night. Awards cover multiple age groups with prizes from Murphy Company Halliday Halliday Company and many local firms. Also offered are cash prizes for clog dancers banjo players and old-time fiddlers funded by local businesses.

Gallipolis American Legion Murphy Company the Bell Shoe Company Case Frenchy City Beverage Gallipolis Bottling Works Gallia Pete's Halliday Company McKnight-Davies Company Mossman Book Store Gallia Produce Company Gwinn Grocery Ohio Produce Company Bell & Shaw Southern Ohio Electric Company Gallon Texaco E. R. Wallace Davis-Shuler Company Evans Grocery Company M. & M. Grocery Company Rose & Swigert Oil Company Gallipolis Oil Company McCormick Company

Bettman Wife Speaks At Gallipolis Political Tea

Mrs. Gil bet Bettman wife of Attorney General Bettman spoke at a Republican women’s tea at Grace Methodist Episcopal Church in Gallipolis. She urged support for her husband for U S Senate and the Republican ticket. Also present were Mrs Elsie Bennett Wilson and Mrs Mary Bartlett with Rep Thomas A Jenkins.

Bert Bettman Bettman Grace Methodist Episcopal Church United States Elsie Bennett Wilson Medina Mary Bartlett Nelsonville Tenth Thomas A. Jenkins Ironton Hallie Q. Brown Wilberforce College Gallipolis Lincoln School John A. Lloyd

Bob Rees Buys Williams and Scarberry Garages

Bob Rees of Gallipolis has purchased the Williams and Scarberry Garages. The firm becomes the Bob Rees Motor Company and will handle Chrysler and Plymouth automobiles and Texaco gasoline.

Gallipolis Williams & Scarberry Bob Rees Bob Rees Motor Company Chrysler Plymouth Texaco

Personal mentions circulate in brief society notes

A. W. Blackburn, city mail carrier, returned Wednesday night from a 10 days vacation in Hot Springs Arkansas. Miss Nan Deardorff and Mrs. Arthur Carl spent yesterday in Huntington West Virginia. Dr. C. E. Holzer attended a Columbus clinic led by Dr. Andre Crotti for Dr. MacGregor. Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Neal visit their daughter Helen at Oberlin College Oberlin until Sunday.

A. W. Blackburn Hot Springs Ark Nan Deardorff Arthur Carl Huntington W. Va C. E. Holzer Columbus Andre Crotti MacGregor Dallas Neal Helen Oberlin College Oberlin

Funeral services for Ed Oskey to be held Sunday

Gallipolis notes Ed Oskey aged 74 died Wednesday night after a brief pneumonia illness. Funeral services will be Sunday at 2 pm at his residence with burial in Pine Street Cemetery. Oskey was grandson of Count Kanlusoski, Polish nobleman who settled in America and taught languages at a Washington University.

Gallipolis Ed Oskey Pine Street Onakey Kanlusoski America Washington, D. C

Youth injured by enraged hog near Kananga

Ed Peters age 16 of near Kananga is recovering after a hog attacked him at his stepfather Buddy Humphrey's home Tuesday night. The hog lunged at a barking dog accompanying Peters and struck him with its tusks.

Gallipolis Ed Peters Kananga Buddy Humphrey Peters

Victors Break 23-Year Drought With Logan Athens Victory

Logan High School defeats Athens High School 12 to 6 on a muddy athletic field. Key plays include Kellar Adair Bright and McMullen driving Logan into Athens territory, a fourth down conversion, and a late safety by Athens. Penalties and officiating affected scoring, with Logan earning the first win over Athens in 23 years.

Logan Logan High Athens High Scheol Athens Logany Katiperva Baker Lou Speiser Brignt Athena Pormta Whipple Hieaufi Goodfellions Kellar McMullen Amagh Apenner Bright Adair McCicklen Maton Speiser Morgen

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