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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1930

Page

11

Inexperienced Ohio Faces Wilmington In Season Opener

Ohio University plans to start a largely inexperienced lineup against Wilmington College in the opening game of the 1930 season at Ohio Stadium. Coach Don C. Peden rests star players to avoid injuries while Wilmington brings a seasoned crew led by quarterback Meridith and fullback Davis.

Wilmington College Ohio University Ohio Stadium Don C. Peden Green Tornado George Brown Malden Mags Joe Esmont Canton Paul Crites Cleveland Marshal Griffith Walkingburg Richard Goos Hamilton Rex Burke Paulding George Collins Sidney Hart Marietta Ghback Art Phillips Gallipolis Lindsey Cartwright Youngstown Bernard Sodosky Euclid Wilmington E. J. Steele Quakers Steele Meridith Glouster Davis Orr Frankfort High School Buckeye Battling Bishops Ohio Wesleyan Marshall College Huntington W. Va University of Cincinnati Bearcats Little Cedarville Denison Ann Arbor University of Michigan Miami University of Indiana Oo University

Miss Oklahoma Named At Legion Convention

Jennie Lee Suggs, a Pawhuska resident and veteran with multiple beauty contest titles, was selected as Miss Oklahoma at the state American Legion convention in Okmulgee Oklahoma. She will represent Oklahoma at the national Legion convention in Boston.

Miss Oklahoma Lee Suggs Vention Boston Suggs

Football Card Friday matchups across colleges listed

A roundup of college football games with numerous pairings. Notable venues include Ohio Stadium for Ohio University versus Wilmington and Columbus for Ohio State against Mount Union.ambles and minor spelling issues appear in the listing.

Dallyin with Dillon and the Buckeye Hopefuls

Athens football fans gauge the 1930 Bobcats strength after last season’s undefeated Buckeye crown. Coach Peden warns the 1930 eleven may not reach 1929 caliber but will fight hard to defend the Buckeye title as scrimmages mislead and season play begins.

Wilmington Athens Peden Messenger Buckeye A. A Bobcats Pedén Linoisestar Buckeye

Baseball scores and scheduled games listed

Rain shortened AL games Philadelphia defeated New York 13 to 3 in six innings and Washington beat Boston 8 to 2. NL Chicago lost to Cincinnati 4 to 8. Remaining schedules include Cincinnati at Chicago, Pittsburgh at St. Louis, New York at Philadelphia, Chicago at Detroit, Washington at Boston, and games in Cleveland.

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Bulldogs Open Season Against Zanesville In 1930

Athens High School grid squad travels to Zanesville Saturday to begin the 1930 football campaign. Many players will debut varsity action as coach McKinley reshapes the lineup with sophomores and backups. Likely backfield names include Fields Woods David and Wilson as defense shapes to counter a heavier foe.

Athens High Zanesville McKinley Matigi Fields Woods David Wilson Zanesville High School

Dixie Kid to Meet Palmer in Athens Armory Bout

Dixie Kid Smith of Athens will face Pedlar Palmer, 168 pound Lancaster boxer, in a one round bout at the Athens Armory Monday night Oct 6 under the Athens Athletic Club. Palmer gets 20 percent of the gate if he stops Dixie within six rounds. Dixie Kid also earns 20 percent if he wins. The bout consists of three minute rounds.

Dixie Kid Palmer Lancaster Dixie Kid Smith Athens Athens Armory Athens Athletic Club John Summers Jack Dear Lancaster Battler Dixie

Cardinals Near Pennant After Key Wins

The St Louis Cardinals needed one win to clinch the National League title after a 9 to 4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. In the American League the Washington Senators grabbed second with a 6 to 2 win over the Boston Red Sox while the Philadelphia Athletics, already leading, beat the New York Yankees 18 to 0 as rain halted play after six innings. The White Sox Tigers game was canceled due to wet grounds.

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Heavyweight Go Postponed Week To Madison Square Garden

The scheduled 1 hour heavyweight bout between Jack Sharkey of Boston and Vittorio Campolo of Argentina, delayed from last night at Yankee Stadium due to rain, will take place at Madison Square Garden on Friday October 3. The delay gives Garden management a chance to promote the event and Sharkey extra time to reach fighting trim after weighing 200 pounds yesterday.

New York Jack Sharkey Boston Vittorio Campolo Argentina Yankee Stadium Madison Square Garden Garden Sharkey

Bobby Jones Faces Sweetser In Amateur Semifinal

Bobby Jones meets Walter Sweetser in the National Amateur semifinals at Merion. Jones, chasing a fourth major of the year, aims to extend his long perfect record as Sweetser, who once beat him badly at Brookline in 1952, seeks another upset.

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