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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1948
Page
10
A 1948 football forecast highlights a weekend of games with strong expectations and picks. It notes prior success of 41 wins in 50 games, details specific matchups like Athens vs Wellston and Nelsonville-Middleport, and lists numerous college and conference outcomes including Michigan over SIOUX and Minnesota over Indiana.
Major Amos B. Hoople, in a breezy Halloween note, predicts exact scores for a slate of college football games from Rutgers to Oregon, claims unusual accuracy, and urges readers to avoid late hours.
Duquesne University and Ohio University, both seeking a win to lift sagging seasons, clash at OU Stadium at 2 p.m. on Saturday. Ohio returns with a steady line and improved defense while Duquesne relies on power, and the game marks the first with a one year pact and an expected 6000 in attendance.
The record lists starting and substitute players for Ohio and Duquesne, with positions and numbers. Officials include Referee Lazar Umpire Heinold Head Lineman Heldman Field Judge Ralph. Kickoff is at 2 p.m. at OU Stadium.
Cincinnati Withrow shutout Woodward 35 0. Circleville edged Greenfield 20 7. Chillicothe beat Monroe 27 7. Hughes and Walnut Hills nil Hillsboro 32 Ohio Military 0. Newark 14 Coshocton 6. Carey 20 Urbana 0. Marion Harding 19 Ashland 7. Cleveland South 33 West 0. New Philadelphia 44 Bellaire 0. Ashtabula 34 Canton Timken 0. Medina 9 Wellington 7. Wellsville 7 Mingo Junction 7. Youngstown South 28 Canton Lincoln 6. Struthers 19 Ravenna 14. Zanesville 41 Marietta 0. McConnelsville 44 Roseville 12. Philo 26 Crooksville 6. New Lexington 51 Bremen 0. Uhrichsville 12 Dresden 0. Dover 19 Cambridge 0. Youngstown Raven 14 Salem 13. Martins Ferry 13 Liverpool 7.
Middletown High star Don Payne, a fleet Negro halfback, has nine touchdowns this season and could surpass Gallia Academy's 1947 scoring mark of 66 as the Southeast Ohio Conference leans toward his bid. He must face Nelsonville Athens and Pomeroy, while Gallipolis' Bill Joe Johnson and Bob Marchi push close behind.
McArthur High benefits as Creola Dundas Prattsville and Swan rural schools each receive footballs and basketballs to help young athletes learn the games. Coach Bob Kalish said the goal is to visit rural schools and give youngsters a chance to learn basketball and football before high school.
Caldwell scores the winning touchdown with 30 seconds left to cap a 7 6 victory over Glouster in front of a capacity Dad's Night crowd. Dick Kieth scored for Glouster and Bud Moody punted twice beyond 50 yards, but Caldwell rallied in the final minutes.
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