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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1932

Page

9

Connie Mack clashes over raises roils Athletics as spring gloom spreads

In Ft Myers, Connie Mack refuses to grant raises to Lefty Grove and Rube Walberg. The dispute threatens the Athletics' family image while the team debates pay and loyalty amid reports of a salary war and potential impact on their pennant chances. The Reds report mixed news with Red Lucas absent and Owen Carroll, Mickey Heath, and Asbjornson showing strength in camp.

King Lear Cordela Ft. Myers Florida Connie Mack Lefty Grove Rube Walberg Mister Martin St. Louis Cardinals Father Mack John McGraw New York Giants McGraw Giants Hearthstone Athletics Boston Red Sox Connie Jimmy Foxx Mickey Cochrane Mickey Mule Haas Peter Rabbit Mother Goose Bing Miller Grove Father Connie Rube Lefty Papa A’s Mrs. Sweeney York U,p Owen Carroll Holy Cross Howley Carroll Mickey Heath Bob Asbjornson Heath Asbjornson Tampa Asby Red Dan Ray Kolp

Midwest coaches split on 1932 football rule changes

Six prominent Midwest coaches share views on new 1932 football rules. Notre Dame notes defense favors larger players. Northwest's Dick Hanley fears reduced running game and smaller players. Chicago’s A Stagg and Illinois’ Bob Zuppe discuss blocking and tackling shifts. Minnesota’s Bierman dismisses the rules. Campbell reflects on speed and safety at Daytona Beach.

Midwest Hearty Anderson Notre Dame Bert Metzger Dick Hanley Northwestrn Byers A. Stagg Chicago Charles Chile Walsh UIS A Bob Zuppee Illinois B. W. Bierman Minnesota

Heidelberg Becomes Ohio Conference Tie Leader Over Akron

Heidelberg College moved into a tie for fourth in the Ohio Conference standings with Case after beating Akron 38 to 19 on Tuesday night.

AKRON U.P Heidelberg College Heidelberg Case

Ring Results From Indianapolis Milwaukee Cards

Last night fights in Indianapolis featured Chuck Wig gans defeating Benny Touchstone by decision and Harold Ferris beating Al Derose by decision. In Milwaukee Dave Shade defeated Angel Cliville on points while Dave Maier stopped Johnny Freeman by technical knockout.

Indianapolis Chuck Wiggans Benny Touchstone Detroit Harold Ferris Terre Haute al Derose Jack O’brien Ernest Hollowpeter Greenwood Milwaukee Dave Shade Los Angeles Angel Cliville Porto Rico Dave Maier Johnny Freeman Cleveland

Dodgers Sign Wright to Contract After Meeting with Carey

Clearwater reports Glenn Wright, captain and shortstop of the Brooklyn Dodgers, has signed after a talk with Manager Max Carey. Terms not announced, but a reduced salary is favored. Wright earned about $18,000 last year.

Clearwater Glenn Wright Brooklyn Dodgers Wright Max Carey

Lary Signs 1932 Yankees Contract Ending Holdout Talks

Lyn Lary, New York Yankees shortstop, ended speculation by signing his 1932 contract yesterday, abandoning plans to hold out for a raise. The announcement comes from St. Pete with confirmation of the deal.

ST. Pet U.R Lyn Lary New York Yankees

McGraw Predicts Dodgers Fourth in NL Race

New York Giants manager John J. McGraw arrived in Los Angeles to take over spring training from Dave Bancroft and forecast the Brooklyn Dodgers will finish fourth in the National League pennant race after a full team reorganization.

Los Angeles U.P John J. McGraw New York Giants Brooklyn Dodgers Brooklyn McGraw Dave Bancroft

Hack Shines In Cubs Rockies Camp Base Drills

On Avalon Catalina Island February 24 manager Rogers Hornsby praised Stanley Hack for speed and baserunning. Hack showed superior bursts and the natural knack to take a lead off first during drill work with the Chicago Cubs Rockies.

Avalon Catalina Island U.P Rogers Hornsby Chicago Cub Rockies Hornsby Stanley Hack Hack

DePauw Poised as Buckeye Contender Next Season

REENCASTLE Ind Feb 24 UP DePauw University Buckeye Conference champs may seek permanent membership and defend their title next season. Seniors Rex Moffett and Derrill Copeland depart. George Eubank leads a returning core with Frank Graham Lloyd Perkins Kenneth Dawalt and Howard Issey. DePauw opened 1981 82 strong beating Indiana Franklin Earlham and Cincinnati along with Ohio Wesleyan and Ohio University before defeats. Coach Moffett a 1923 DePauw alumnus sports AD since 1990.

Reencastle Ind DePauw University Buckeye Rex Moffett Derrill Copeland Moffett D C. Moffett George Eubank DePauw Eubank Indiana Martinsville Frank Graham Lloyd Perkins Kenneth Dawalt Howard Issey University of Indiana Franklin Earlham Tigers Cincinnati Ohio Wesleyan Ohio University Miami Denison Wid Wabash

Ainsmith Joins Nationals Camp As Johnson Coach Mate

Misso, Feb 24. Had Ainsmith, former battery mate of Walter Johnson, arrives in camp to assist Johnson in coaching the Nationals. Yesterday's workout focused on the usual volleyball and penne.

Bixoli Mis U.P Haddie Ainsmith Walter Johnson Johnson Nationals Penne

Hoyt Nears Comeback with Athletics or Dodgers

Waite Hoyt, veteran pitcher, was released unconditionally by the Philadelphia Athletics and is expected to join either the Athletics or the Brooklyn Dodgers within the week for a attempted comeback. Lefty Grove and Rube Walberg remain holdouts. Wilbur Damfoerd, a Beckley Middle Atlantic League recruit, joined the squad yesterday.

Fort Myers Ala Waite Hoyt Philadelphia Athletics Athletics Brooklyn Dodgers Lefty Grove Rube Walberg Wilbur Damfoerd Beckley Club

Dempsey Sets Attendance Record in Louisville Exhibition

Jack Dempsey added another attendance record to his exhibition tour after a four round bout with Frankie Wine in Louisville. Dempsey won easily before about 15,000 fans, the largest crowd in the city’s ring history, with gate receipts around 14,400 and Dempsey's end near 6,500. He was scheduled to address lawmakers in Frankfort, Kentucky, on a boxing bill.

Louisville Jack Dempsey Frankie Wine Butte Mont Dempsey Wine Frankfort

Indiana High School Court Feints Drive Fast Break

Describes a basketball play with two clever feints and quick reverses used to score. No. 1 breaks from the corner to receive No. 4s bounce pass while Nos 3 and 5 feint and cut to open lanes. If the defense shifts, No. 2 may maneuver for a pass from No. 3.

No. 1 No. 5

Reiff Loses Scoring Lead To Wlasiden In Big Ten

Purdue guard Wooden moves into first in the Big Ten scoring race after a 37 point game to widen his lead. Reiff of Northwestern drops to runner up after a season opener with 86 points. Dantela of Michigan sits third, Purdue eyeing a stronger hold ahead of Wisconsin clash.

Wooden Purdue Joe Reiff Northwestern Reif Michigan Norm Dantela Reiff Wisconsin Cooter Johnny

Union Furnace Boys and Carbon Hill Titleists In Hocking County Loop

In Hocking County league action Union Furnace tops the standings after a 19 February win over Gibsonville, with Carbon Hill and Laurelville in pursuit. Carbon Hill leads girls division early but Haydenville drops to fourth as Murray City overtakes for a consolation game spot.

Union Furnace Carbon Hill Hocking County Haydenville Hocking County High School Laurelville Laturesville Gibsonville Carlton Hill Gibisonville Rockbridge Dea Giblsonville Murray City Gibbonsville

Notre Dame Beats Michigan State 28 20 for 13th Straight Win

South Bend Indiana February 24 Notre Dame basketball uses a late scoring run to overcome a slow start and defeat Michigan State 28 to 20 for its 13th consecutive victory at home.

South Bend Ind Notre Dame Michigan State

Three Bulldogs Play Last Game For Athens In Marietta Contest

Athens High School faces Marietta in a Friday night game that marks the end of the season for three Bulldogs Severson Stacy and Oxley. Severson and Stacy have not recovered from the flu and will miss the game. Dick Whipple leads scoring with 87 points followed by Frekia Bolin Stacy and Severson in point totals. The preliminary features Ohio Valley champions Gilmore’s squad versus Marietta Little Reserves.

Athens High School Marietta Bulldogs Severson Gridiron Sason Stacy Lowell Athena Oxley Atring Middleport Dick Whipple Nelsonville Whipple Frekia Frank Bolin Bolin Stacy and Speiser Sherman Gilmore Ohio Valley Champa Marietta Little Marietta Junior High

Baldwin Wallace beats Kenyon 34 31 in conference game

In Ohio Conference action Baldwin Wallace defeats Kenyon 34 to 31. Webber of Baldwin Wallace and Clarke of Kenyon each scored 14 points to lead their teams.

Gambler Ohio Baldwin-Wallace Kenyon Webber Baldwin- Wallace Clarke

Capt Campbell Eyes Doomed Speed Record Try on Beach

Captain Malcolm Campbell prepared to attempt the world speed record at 45 miles an hour on Daytona Beach. He announced the revamped Blue Bird car would be tested today as racing officials prepared timing devices and photographers awaited a run.

Malcolm Campbell Daytona Beach Tle Campbell Tire Oil Sir Malcolm New Zealand Daytona Brach Fla Malcolin Canste P. Mm

St Goddard Leads Quebec Dog Sled Derby

Manitoba mushers prepared for the final leg of the three day Quebec dog sled derby. St Goddard held a seven mile advantage over rival Shorty Fussick with a strong total time of 7 00 92 after two days. Seppalia of Lonnhardt took third at 7 49 with Girard of Quebec finishing fourth at 7 86 60.

Quebec Manitoba Victory Fm St. Goddard Shorty Fussick Rusaick Lonnhardt Seppalia Nome Wae George Girard

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