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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1932

Page

5

Scout: The Hidden Key To A Football Team

The article extols the football scout as a crucial yet underappreciated figure. Raph Furey of Columbia and Ohio's Butch Grover and Herbert lead teams in gathering opponent data, diagramming plays, and exposing weaknesses to adjust tactics and improve chances against stronger foes.

Raph Furey Columbia Ping Furey Ohio Butch Grover Herbert Grever Weden Trautwein Rerbert

Pro Standings Sunday Results Report

Portsmouth leads with 19 as Green Bay posts 6. Chicago Bears 6 fails to score against New York 0. Brooklyn holds 0 in the stat rundown with game outcomes and points listed.

Portsmouth Green Bay Chicago Bears New York Brooklyn

Spartans Clinch Pro Grid Crown in Portsmouth Triumph

The Portsmouth Spartans defeated the Green Bay Packers 19 to 0 at Universal Stadium before 17,500 fans, moving into first place as Chicago Bears and Green Bay trailed with 0.833 percentages. The win followed two prior scores by Presnell and Clark, with Portland’s Gotowsky keying the drive and strong defensive play throughout.

Portsmouth Green Bay Packers Universal Stadium Portsmouth Spartans Packer Spartans Chicago Bears New York Giants Chicago Bears Packers Curly Lambeau Portamouth Ebding Hinkle Presnell Gutowsky McKalip Green Bay Lumpkin Clark Segard Herber Gotowsky

Notre Dame sails toward California for USC clash

Notre Dame football departs for Chicago then Tucson to prep for Saturday showdown with undefeated Southern California. Thirty five players travel with key injuries to Kurth and Robinson, while coach Hearty Anderson shifts practice amid wind and snow.

South Bend Ind Notre Dame Chicago Los Angeles Southern California Dick Davis Porchatouta Sturia Canale Memphis Tenn Canale Han Tucson Ariz Heardy Anderson Joe Kurth Robinson University Hospital Anderson Trojans

Denison Star Bil Clark Spurs Arrest in Car Theft Case

Bil Clark former Denison University football star sprinted three blocks to tackle 19 year old Deward Peters of Cincinnati who allegedly fled patrolman Bert Crowthers after a car theft report in Hamilton.

Hamilton U.P Bil Clark Denison University Deward Peters Cincinnati Clark Bert Crowthers

Labarba Weet Boxing Show at Madison Square Garden

In New York City at Madison Square Garden the featherweight world title fight features Fidel Labarba of California challenging Cuban champion Kid Chocolate. The series marks Chocolate’s first title defense under the New York Boxing Commission and follows two prior bouts where Chocolate won and Labarba split a win apiece.

New York U.2 Madison Square Garden Palace of the Cauliflower Kid Chocolate Ban Bon Fidel Labarba California New York Boxing Commission Chocolate Commission Lou Feldman Reed Labarba

Plymouth Six Promises Value And Safety In New Line

A 1928 Plymouth Six ad touts a $9,000,000 stake in tools and research and $42,000,000 in materials to offer a 70-horsepower family car with hydra ulic four wheel brakes safety steel body and safety glass. It highlights low prices from $445 to $595 and optional features with factory delivery and easy terms.

F.O. B

Ohio colleges report football receipts mixed after tax impact

Ohio universities show varied football receipts with crowds largely steady or better at half the schools. Attendance declines at Ohio State due to price cuts and federal tax. Miami University posts higher revenue from home games, while Western Reserve Cincinnati Woods rise modestly.

Ohio State University Ohio College Ohio State Miami University Miami Western Reserve Cincinnati Wooster Kenyon Findlay Ashland Dayton Capital Metdelberg Mount Union Toledo Wilberforce Oberlin Ohio Werleyan Nayter Bowling Green Wittenberg Otterbein Kent State Muskingum Cedarville

Warner Reported Going to Temple

San Francisco December 5 The San Francisco Examiner reports Glenna Pop Warner longtime Stanford head football coach would resign within a week to take a coaching contract with Temple University in Philadelphia Rumors had circulated about a return to his old state masters of Stanford athletics denied the report to United Press today Warner has not confirmed or denied the rumors since returning from the east last week

San Francisco San Francisco Examiner Glenna Pop Warner Stanford University Temple University Philadelphia Kumote Warner Carlisie Indians al Masters Stanford Athletics United Press Today

Athens Merchants Triumph Over Jacksonville Finns 37-19

Athens Merchants opened their home Armory season by routing the Jacksonville Finns 37 to 19. Despite two regulars out sick Sharpe and MacPearland, Lefty Lockman and Stetmkrite powered a 21-4 first quarter lead while J Anderson added eight of his team’s points and Smith tallied 15 to pace the victors.

Athens Merchants Armory Jacksonville Merchants Sharpe MacPearland Merchante Lefty Lockman Stetmkrite Atheon Smith J. Anderson

Cut Expenses Theme at Minor League Meeting

In Columbus the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues opened its annual meeting with a focus on cutting expenses. The dispute board for arbitration will rule on league issues while the Pacific Coast League opposes salary cuts. Thomas J. Hickey was elected president of the American Association for the seventh time. The Western League discussed finances but pledged to remain intact for 1933.

Columbus Dec National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues National Board of Arbitration American Association The International Pacific Comnt Board of Arbitration Pacific Coast League Thomas J. Hickey Chicago Western League Dale Gear

Chauncey Dover High School Holds Annual Banquet

Chauncey Dover High School held its annual football banquet Saturday night at the Puss In Boots in Athens. About variable attendance included the team and invited guests. Coach Paul Theisen served as toastmaster with Ohio University coach F T Grover as principal speaker. Supt Wesley Walburn and Chauncey principals Clyde Morris spoke along with honorary captain Paul Daugherty.

Chauncey Blue Devils Chauncey-Dover High School Puss In Boots Athens Paul Theisen Ohio University F. T. Grover Wesley Walburn Prin Clyde Morris Paul Daugherty Chauncey+ Dover Supt Waiburn Clyde Morrie Woodrow Ferrer Ralph Brown Mias Ruth Fiske

Infant Is Buried Funeral Services For Lois McClellan

Chauncey Dec 5 Funeral services for Lota Bernadine 10 months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Leslie McClellan East Millfield were held Saturday afternoon from Millfield M E Church conducted by Rev B Courtney of the Church of Christ A quarter from Chauncey provided the music Interment was in Hi Top Cemetery The parents three sisters two brothers and the grandparents survive

Chauncey Lota Bernadine Leslie McClellan East Millfield Millfield M. E B. Courtney Church of Christ Hi! Top Cemetery

Chauncey Mayor Warns Boys Over Air Gun Fires

Mayor W. D. Hines of Chauncey warns boys about using air guns and breaking street light globes. Several globes have been broken, and offenders will be prosecuted as officers keep a close watch.

Chauncey W. D Hines Hines

Chauncey City Council and local meetings update

Chauncey council meets at 7 pm in the mayor's office. Dover Township trustees held Saturday session at Town Hall, discussing relief and road work and approving several bills. Next meeting slated for the first Saturday night in January. Seven mines operated in the district Saturday and today with names listed. A new bell placed on the Lincoln Grade Building by C B Howard. Cap Barstow returns from St Francia Hospital after hernia surgery and appendix removal. Dinner hosted for Mr and Mrs Daniel Fulton and Albert Fulton by Verne and Mrs Fulton. Mrs Sadie Nutter Fluhart dies at 45 in Columbus. surviving husband, daughter Clarice, sister Cora Bearley, brothers Edward Nutter and Binas Nutter. funeral in Wheeling, West Virginia.

Chauncey, Dec Chauncey Dover George Flumart Sadie Nutter Fluhart George Fluhart West Goodale Street Columbus Wheeling Binas Nutter Vincennes Tad W. Va Plubart

Writer Names Dutch Clark Greatest Gridder of Decade

George Kirkley declares Dutch Clark of Pueblo the greatest football player of the decade in a forte of opinions. Clark, Portsmouth Pro, famed for leadership and versatility, outshines Nevers and Grange in multiple facets while shaping his teams’ destiny.

Duteh Clark

Walker to Meet Sharkey in June Heavyweight Bout

Los Angeles December 6. Jack Kearns manager of Mickey Walker said Walker will meet Champion Jack Sharkey in Moston next June for the heavyweight title. The bout likely at Fenway Park follows lengthy bickering and Walker's coast voyage to revive his heavyweight campaign after a setback to Jenany Kisko.

Los Angeles Jack Kearns Mickey Whalker Walker Jack Sharkey Moston Kearns Fenway Park Jenany Kisko Cleveland Jersey Arthur Dehuh Cap K Max Baer

Peser to Meet Jones in Titular Match at Columbus

Columbus December 6 John Vesek heavyweight wrestling champion of the Midwest has signed to meet Paul Jones of Texas in a titular match here on December 14. Vesek hails from Nebraska and adds a major regional clash to the wrestling card at the venue. Jones represents Texas with a reputation for strong grappling in recent circuits.

Columbus John Vesek Nebraska Midwest Paul Jones Texas

Mines quarterback Erickson stars in 04 0 win over Billings Pay

Montana School of Mines quarterback Erickson did extensive work in a 04 0 victory over Billings Pay. He rushed for 61 and 78 yards, caught two passes, threw five completions, and returned two punts from midfield to score.

Erickson Montana School of Mines Billings Pay

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