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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1927

Page

9

Athens High Defeats Portsmouth 14 to 0 in tense tilt

Athens High out charged and out passed a strong Portsmouth squad to win 14 to 0 at home. Perkins redeemed himself with a 25 yard run and a key pass for a touchdown as the Big Red avenge last year’s 6 to 0 defeat. Coach Harold Wise praised the team as a mighty good game with solid effort all around.

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Ohio State Tops Chicago in Football Clash

Ohio State defeated Chicago 15 to 7 as Western Reserve beat Hiram Oberlin 25 to 6 and Denison edged Cincinnati 3 to 0. Wittenberg shut Miami 23 to 0 while Mount Union defeated Akron 13 to 4 and Ohio Wesleyan beat Wooster 14 to 14. High school notes include Athens 11 over Portsmouth 32 and Wellton 7 over Middleport 6.

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Notre Dame Too Good for Georgians

Notre Dame defeated Georgia Tech 26 to 7 at Cartier Field in South Bend. Freddy Collins scored two touchdowns as Rockne's Irish outplayed the Tornado and kept their national championship hopes alive with remaining games against Southern California and Army.

Cartier South Bend Ind Notre Dame Knute Rockne Georgia Tech Freddy jColins Rockne Alabama Georgian Tech Southern

Logan Downs Wellston 13 to 7 in High School Football

Logan high school defeated Wellston 13 to 7 on Friday afternoon. Logan captains Fox and Roberts spearheaded a third quarter rally after Wellston’s passes kept the score close. A blocked extra point and a ground rule controversy marked the game with Logan sealing the win on a late scoring drive.

Logan Logan High School Wellston High Spencer Roberts Willis Bryan Rose Wellston Hae Callahan Martin Loran Gonter Capt Paw Capt Paw Neuterally Jubbe Wellston Makisht Imd Wullslon Log Hunstest Nay Jama TonyLucas Drader

No Eggs Cure Eczema Case Sparks Family Diet Trial

Four year old Francis Pruett of Kansas City improved after doctors restricted eggs to him and then extended to people around him. Skin cleared near the egg exposure, though eczema recurs when near eggs. physicians caution continued avoidance may be necessary. In other notes, Asiatic royalty refits American cars with luxurious interiors including a Bahawalpur Na wab body and blue silk roof.

Francis Pruett Kansas City Asiatefits UL. S Bahawalpur

Irregular OCR Fragment Sparks Local Team Memory

Fragmentary text hints at a historic basketball or sports note mentioning players, teams, and locations like Irving California and foothill, with references to a notable squad from years past. Reads as a partial reminiscence or obituary style item about a famed roster.

Bere Irving “Brick Marcus California Haltbuck Plang Foothill Berkgiry

Athens Bowlers Set Records In Lancaster Tourney

Athens bowlers defeated a Lancaster team to set records. Pavon Gormley led with a 646 individual score after a 27-pin 1st game, as Athens totaled 875 pins in the match and 2754 in a event with averages around 195.

Im WU Seasen Athens Pavon Gormley

Jackson Wins 22-0 Over Pomeroy in Football

Jackson dominates Pomeroy with a 22 to 0 victory as key scorers and long plays shape the contest. Penalties and strong defensive stands mark the game with Jackson scoring multiple times in the third and fourth quarters. Missouri Tigers beat Northwestern Wildcats 24 to 12 in a separate college matchup at Evanston.

Missouri

Illinois Beats Michigan 14-0 at Memorial Stadium

Illinois defeats Michigan 14 to 0 at Champaign in the University of Illinois game. Pinky Grange recovers a fumble for the first score and blocks a punt leading to the second touchdown. Michigan struggles with Kal Calbert injured and Zuppke’s backfield attacks secure the win.

Crane Kalamazoo Lou’ Calbert Michigan Zuppke

Logan Rifle Club Fires Ten Shots At Indoor Meet

The Logan Rifle and Pistol Club held its second indoor meet Friday night with ten shots per position. Scores show Spencer leading with 84 95 98 106, while other competitors posted varied totals. Nearby reports note missing marine aviators in a rebel skirmish and a bank robbery conviction in Gal, as well as Britain’s automobile total rising to 1,756,000.

Logan Logan Rifle and Pistol Club Spencer Tion Wanagia Nicaragua Alghta Ofalali Hell Hoopes Jacoby Jtwo

Nelsonville Grays Rally to Top Gallipolis 13 7

Nelsonville high school Grayhounds overcame a scoreless fourth quarter by rallying in the final period to defeat Gallipolis 13 to 7. Gallipolis had taken the lead on a fumble return, while Nelsonville connected on two long passes including a 53 yard throw to Norman and Dewhurst who scored and made three catches.

C. H. Bartlett Messenger Nelsonville Grayhounda Gallipolis Perio Howell Norman Dewhurst Wheaton Navy Perent Wellston Rex McNamee Nelsontilie

Twenty Die In Storm Across Britain and Ireland

Twenty persons were known to be dead and many seamen missing after a violent rain and wind storm that battered Great Britain and Ireland. Crews of small river ships were torn from moorings and sunk. several cross channel and coastwise freighters reported missing.

London Great Britain Ireland

Central Baseball League forms with eight clubs

The Central baseball league formed with eight clubs including Dayton and Erie and others. Five clubs paid $3,000 for franchises, while three others must meet the payment by Tuesday to join. The league lists Dayton Erie Pa Youngstown Akron Canton Springfield Fort Wayne and Richmond Ind.

Dayton Central Baseball League Erie Youngstown Akron Canton Springfield Fort Wayne Richmond Ind

Glouster and Middleport play 6-6 tie in Ohio game

Glouster and Middleport high school football battled to a 6-6 draw at Pythian field. A bad pass set Middleport up for a score on their 56 yard line, penalties stalled Glouster near the goal, and a misplayed punt by Middleport produced a safety to force the final tie. Wise of Ohio University refereed the game. Upcoming park games include Middleport versus Murray City, Pomeroy versus New Boston, and Pomeroy versus Middleport on later dates.

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Harvard Football Coach Shortage Sparks Raucous Debate

The Nut Cracker Harvard notes 29 coaches and argues the Crimson needs more players. Princeton men mock Harvard colors while Brown coach Tuss McLaughry criticizes diet. Ohio State alumni attack Coach Wilce over Michigan performance.

Harvard Crimson Tuss McLaughry

Gilbert's three touchdowns in FR exhibitions noted

Gabe Ruth suggests speeding up coast exhibition games by hitting baseballs over the fence to exhaust supply early. The item claims three visits by Gilbert for touchdowns during FR occurrences.

Gilbert Gabe Ruth

Harvard Downs Hoosiers in Surprising 26 to 2 Victory

Harvard defeated Indiana University 26 to 2 before over 40 000 fans at Cambridge. The Crimson unleashed a new, powerful offense in the second half and rolled to a decisive win over the visitors.

Cambridge Mass Harvard University of Indiana Crimson Indiana

Hawkeyes Narrow Denver Reach In Lopsided Iowa City Clash

Iowa's revamped Hawkeyes pushed Denver toward their goal line several times in three periods at Iowa Field Iowa City on October 29 but settled for a safety and then added two late touchdowns through a aerial attack in the final quarter.

Iowa Field Iowa City Iowa Hawkeyes Denver University

Waffles with Hot Fudge Sauce Delight

A nostalgic dessert note describes waffles baked to a crisp and served with hot fudge sauce. The vivid tasting line elevates a simple breakfast to a delectable sweet treat for any occasion.

Ohio State Stops Chicago In Narrow Big Ten Clash

Ohio State University routs Chicago 13 to 7 as the Buckeyes surge late in the game to overturn the Maroons. Key plays include Grimm's dash to the seven, Rowan’s touchdown run, and a crucial Bell pass completion setting up the final TD.

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