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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1930

Page

11

Ohio U Bobcats seek tougher 1931 schedule after weak season

Dr. O C Bird athletic director at Ohio University explains the 1931 Bobcats football schedule is weak as major teams avoid games. He hopes a big opponent can be booked and notes plans to host Miami and Ohio Wesleyan, with road games already lined up and talk of future major opponent in 1932. He defends closed practices to protect coaching freedom and player focus.

O. C. Birdthletic Ohio Uniersity Bobcats Ohio State Bucks Fec Little Mount Union Jeff Bobcat Ohio Dr. Bird Bird Cats Wittenberg Buckeye A. A Miami Ohio Wesleyan Ohio Stadium Athens Southeastern Ohio

Cardinals Just About Cinch National League Flag

The St. Louis Cardinals hold a lead of over two games with nine left as they swept Brooklyn in a crucial three game series 4 3 at Ebbets Field. Chicago and Brooklyn stumble while Cincinnati and New York edges reshape the pennant race with Brooklyn facing a difficult path to second place.

York St. Louis Cardinals Cardinals Philadelphia Athletics Gabby Street Robins Chicago Cubs Brooklyn New York Giants Cubs Boston Braves Chicago Boston Reds Cincinnati Pirates

Athens golfers notch win over Parkersburg Pee Wee team

Athens miniature golfers registered 17 to 11 victory over the Parkersburg Pee Wee players Thursday night. Earl Beckley led with 6 of 7 possible points, followed by Dulmadge with five, H Morgan three and a half, and R Dupler two and a half.

Athens Parkersburg Earl Beckley Dk Dulmadge H. Morgan R. Dupler

Bobcats Hold Secret Drills at Old Ohio Field

Ohio University football fans will see the 1930 Bobcats in one last practice this afternoon as the Buckeye champions move behind locked gates. Coach Peden aims for more effective work away from spectators with Friday’s session focusing on fundamentals and a light scrimmage.

Ohio University Bobcats Buckeye Peden Old Ohio Field

Weekend baseball scores from American Associations and leagues

Results show Kansas City 10 to Minneapolis 4 and Louisville 4 to Indianapolis 7 as scheduled games. National League scores include New York 6 over Chicago unknown, St Louis 4, Brooklyn 8 over Pittsburgh 4, Philadelphia 5 with uncertain others. Matchups listed for Friday include Columbus at Toledo and Cincinnati at New York among others.

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Dr. Morton joins Hole-in-One Club at Athens CC

Dr. R L Morton, Ohio University mathematics professor, joined the Hole-in-One Club at Athens Country Club by a direct shot into No 6 green on Thursday afternoon. He earlier made a birdie on No 4 and stood in with Dr John Sprague and Prof A Gubitz as witnesses.

R.L. Morton Ohio University Athens Country Club Morton John Sprague A. €. Gubitz

Big Ten Grid Notes From Wisconsin to Purdue

Multiple Big Ten programs announce early rosters and scrimmage results. Wisconsin lists 14 players under Coach Glenn Thislethwaite with notable names among tackles guards centers and backs. Champaign sees Robinson named captain and Zuppke’s backfield contenders compete. Chicago adds guard Tolgo for line help as Kipke drills kicking and passing. Northwestern previews Hanley lineup in scrimmages with End and tackle pairings. Purdue highlights Purvis as offensive catalyst in a spread backfield during recent scrimmage work.

Champaign Mat Robinson Perry Myers Etnire Bob Zuppke Varsity Robinson Zuppke

Indiana Buckeyes double workout set for Saturday drills

Bloomington dispatch reports coach Pat Page ordered Indiana to a single double workout day Saturday with a rest Sunday and heavy scrimmage Monday. Yesterday focused on kicking practice.

Bloomington Ind Pat Page Indiana

Iowa University Seeks Eligibility For 1930 Team Regulars

Iowa City and Ann Arbor dispatches report uncertainties in college football rosters. Lawrence Reedquist and George Rogge face eligibility exams while Grover Higdon Ran deall Hickman Pat Righter and a substitute center await results. Michigan drills on fundamentals after arrival.

Iowa City Iowa University Lawrence Reedquist George Rogge Grover Higdon Randeall Hickman Pat Righter Ann Arbor, Mich Michigan

Buckeye Notes Interest For Semiannual Payments

The Buckeye states money is always worth 100 cents on the dollar and available in part or full if funds are needed, with interest issued every six months.

Baseball Digest of September 15 Player Standings and Batting Averages

The column lists leading batters and fielding performers with team affiliations. Giants, Yankees, Phillies, Athletics, Cubs, Tigers, Pirates, White Sox, and others appear with games played, at bats, runs, hits, and batting averages. Names include Gehrig, Ruth, Klein, Simmons, and Wilson among the top hitters and infielders.

Fet Terry Giants Merman Mronklye Klein Potitlies Sat ‘O'Deul Phillies Gehrig Yankees Mome Kun Sada Lokers Wilson Eehrig Forrmor Berger Hierases Simmens Kiein Pitties Wilcoe Cubs Cece Eheis Tewege Simmons Poean Kens Sitimene Cuyler

Lumber Supply team opens season with three straight wins

Lumber Supply bowlers swept Grooms Drugs in the City Bowling League opener as Burgess debuted strong with 641 pins including 235 and 232 games. Price's Tragstera split two of three from Wellmans Boot Bhep, while Wellman posted 769 for the night.

Logan Lumber Supply Grooms Drugs Price Tragstera Wellmans Boot Burgess

Colonels Near 1930 Laurels

Columbus defeated Indianapolis as Louella ville continued its path to the pennant in the American Association. Milwaukee edged St. Paul and Kansas City beat Minneapolis in the only scheduled encounters.

Columbus Loulaville Indian Apolis Milwaukee St. Paul Kanate City Minneapolis

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