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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1924

Page

11

Chicago Backfield Dilemmas Face Stagg as Grange Looms

Chicago coach Amos Stagg scours his squad for a defensive plan to slow Harold Grange of Illinois while Chicago struggles with a mixed backfield and uncertain passing. He tests two drop kickers Caruso and Curley, with Curley showing more consistency, as he weighs positions across the line and backfield for the Purdue game in a Big Ten context.

Davis Jd. Walsh Chicago Big Ten University of Chicago Alonzo Stagg Harold Red) Grange Illinois Willie Heston Grange Illini Napoleon Maroons Purdue Caruso Curley Ohio State Harry Thomas McCarty Thomas Kerwein Moe Kinney Clarke Rouse Francis Law Gordon Marks Abbott Stagg Bob Curley Robert Bates Barto Henderson Gowdy Pondelik Pokrass Roiles Indiana Wooster Columbus Buckeyes Wilce Wisconsin Badgers Notre Dame

Grange the "Hig Noise" to Race in West Grange

In a Western Conference football preview, Iowa faces Illinois led by Harold Grange as coach Burt Ingerson prepares a stout defense. Iowa’s line and passing threat from Grange loom large while Illinois concentrates on Grange runs and a shaky defense.

Stanley D. Koch Cleveland Iowa Eleven Urbana Illinois Mr. Grange Burt Ingerson Jack Wilce Ohio State John Richards Mr. Wilce Ingerson Grange Zuppke Illini Michigan Hawkeyes Minnesota Suckers DePauw Fleckenstein Iowa

Walker Climbs to Champ Bout

Mick ey Walker defeated Jock Malone in twelve rounds in Newark and now expects to defend his world middleweight title against Dave Shade. Walker dominated many rounds with aggression and heavy punching while Malone fought to endure the storm and stayed in top condition.

Newark N. J Mickey Walker Jock Malone St. Paul Dave Shade Malone Walker

Nevers Excels as Stanford Star Heads for All America

Stanford coach Glenn Warner hails Ernie Nevers as one of the greatest players he has coached. The junior fullback is a triple threat, punting 50 yards, passing accurately, and breaking the line. Nevers, 22, 205 pounds, also fields on varsity baseball and stars in track.

Glenn Warner Stanford Ernie Nevers Warner Nevers West

All Gloom At Marietta Football Glorious Comeback

Marietta College football bounces back from early losses with a decisive win over Thiel College, lifting spirits and signaling possible victories ahead. Veteran players Madden Harris Herdman Wack Walker A Ward FP Wer Shaw anchor a rally while freshman Tscharen and Hinkle show promise at end and guard.

Madden Harris Herdman Wack Walker A. Ward Washington D. H Ohio Hinkle Martins Ferry Marrietta Ralph Herdman Broaddus Marietta Broddus Pioneers Griff-men Rossiter Lee Hanson Black Ford Ward Lafferty Rief

Forward Pass Rules and Sideline Coaching Clarified

Two forwards in one scrimmage is not allowed. A flying tackle is leaving the ground to stop a play and is forbidden. a tackler must have a foot on the ground. Sideline coaching is prohibited for all persons on the sideline including coaches. a fifteen yard penalty applies for violations.

Fights Result In Newark And Baltimore Card

Last night in Newark Mickey Walker outpointed Jock Malone over 12 rounds. Willie Harmon stopped Harry Martone in six. Sailor Maxted knocked out Gordon Munce in the fourth. Danny Namsey finished Frankie Herman in the second. Artie Jordan and Frank Bates drew in four. In Baltimore Twefty Ten Mayrs beat Fort Baird over 12 rounds.

Newark N. J Mickey Walker Jock Malone Willie Harmon New York Harry Martone Jersey City Sailor Maxted Gordon Munce Bayonne Danny Namsey Frankie Herman Artie Jordan Frank J. Bates

State 15 No Longer Soft For Big Ten

Ohio State rebounded into Big Ten contention with a tie against Chicago, proving a stingy defense can offset a modest offense. Jenkins shines at tackle while Karow and Young miss minutes but show value, and experts remain unsure if State can win the title.

State 15 Billy Evans Ohio State Umon Scarlet Wilee State Curley Chicago Nationals Washington Columbus Karow Young Fleet Klee

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