19 Oct 1920
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Newspaper
Oberlin Review
Location
Oberlin, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1920
Page
1
Oberlin, Wooster, Miami and Denison push for the Ohio conference title as no team has yet been defeated by a conference foe. Oberlin tests Wooster next Saturday in a feature clash that could crown the leader, with Denison vs Miami looming as a potential decisive matchup.
Oberlin defeats Mount Union 7 to 0 in a hard fought game described as thrilling. Mayer Parkins Taylor Wheeler led the Oberlin offense while McBride and McPhee sparked long drives. Withrow sparked Mount Union via a 45 yard interception return but Oberlin’s defense held firm.
Ohio State shores up position with a 17 0 victory over Purdue in Columbus as Wisconsin and Illinois win. Michigan, Ohio State, Wisconsin and Chicago remain contenders for the Big Ten title amid strong showings by Notre Dame and Chicago. Coach Richards uses mixed attack to beat Northwestern while Michigan handles Michigan Aggies 35 0 and Indiana tops Minnesota 21 7. Notre Dame defeats Alaska 14 7. Ohio State 17 9 0 over Purdue boosts confidence ahead of next clash with Wisconsin as contenders jockey for the championship.
The varsity meets in Wooster Saturday as Coach T N Metal s team visits. Oberlin eyes a strong road trip after tying Oberlin for the state title while Wooster celebrates homecoming. Key players are nursing injuries from Mount Union game. Roderick, Wooster’s veteran, returns as a senior this season.
Readable fragment describes freshmen facing seniors in an interclass game next Monday. It notes freshmen are favored after beating seniors in a prior sophomores game, while sophomores and juniors meet the following Monday.
Boston defeated Yale 21 to 13 as Ben Roderick starred with a 60 yard run after a Yale fumble. Archibald Stadium hosted the game where a fast start gave Boston an early lead, while Meehan’s Panthers battled back on fumbles but fell short. Harvard loomed next as top contenders in a strong schedule.
Freshman and Junior football teams met at Dilleld last Friday at 4:00. The wearers of green and yellow won 120 points in the first quarter, while the Freshies scored one touchdown but missed the goal. The Juniors failed to produce notable plays as the Freshmen dominated early, though the seniors showed brighter runs and stronger lines, delivering a keen but lopsided contest with the first half favoring the juniors.
A reader notes a Sunday morning Bible class led by Willing at Warner Hall 9245. The study centers on the Gospel of Mark with the class identified as 9 Wooster by Auto Broadwell Auto Livery and Tant Service.
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