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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1932

Page

21

Day by Day Recap of Baseball and Football News

Brooklyn man ager Richard B Sheridan Army end died from injuries Charles A Comiskey White Sox owner died Lefty Gomez named Most Valuable Player in American League by scribes November Bat Battalioy retained feather weight title by beating Earl Mantro Carnera decision over King Levinsky Army upset Notre Dame 12 0 George Gibson named manager of Pirates Cardinals trade Burleigh Gamies to Cubs for Hack Wilson and Bud Teachout Major leagues pared player Smith to 23 votes for salary cuts Army beat Navy 17 7 Chick Meehan resigns NYU football coach post Wisconsin athletic director George Little resigns Wi Willy Cox won national match play golf title Tommy Loughran defeated Hing Levincky Y Al Wittmer quits Princeton coach Ralph Greenfest regained national pocket billiards title Harry Cooper won Pasadena open golf Tony Cleveland Indians to play home games at Municipal Stadium next summer Rick Mechn succeeds John Law as Manhattan football California defeats Georgia Tech eleven 18 to 6 Clarence Munn Minnesota All American guard MVL Western Conference Max Schmeling Mickey Walker title bout planned February Glenn Thistlewaite leaves Wisconsin football Barney Herlinger Penn State track star awarded James B Sullivan Memorial medal

Scember Ig Andy High Cincin Hatch White Sox Carl Reynolis Johnny Kerr Washington Irving Hadley Sam Jones Minter Hayes Bernie Bierman Tulane Minnesota Ted Cox Green Wave Burleigh Gamies CUBS Hack Wilson Bud Teachout Smit Hattalino al Singer Army Navy Chick Meehan New York University George Little Wisconsin Sieve Wi-Wiffy Cox Tommy Loughran Hing Levincky Y-Al Wittmer Princeton Ralph Greenfest Harry Cooper Foi Cleveland

Local Industry Support Drives 1932 Prosperity

A locally owned organization emphasizes reinvesting most income in local labor, goods, and services. It pledges confidence in future growth, urging daily consideration of local reinvestment to boost the Hocking Valley’s prosperity throughout 1932.

Hocking Valley

Ohio Buckeyes capture third straight title amid tough fall

Ohio capped its first court title in LOSE history as Snydec helped lead a march through opponents to a third consecutive Buckeye crown. A setback came in Cincinnati where the Bobcats barely won 13 7 but Miami proved a tougher buckeye foe, outgaining in yards and first downs yet losing 18 0 to Brown and Collins. Thor Olson steered wrestling to a second straight state title after a spirited meet with Western Reserve. Marquetts Gement Manufacturing reported October cement shipments up 17 percent year over year and 36 percent higher than October 1090, with 35 009 shipments recorded.

Snydec Ohio Buckeye Incinati Bobcats Miami Ohie Brown Collins Bill ‘Herbert Thor Olson Western Gacas Praia Eay

Four men found not guilty in Athens County sheep theft case

Athens County Grand Jury returned not guilty verdicts for Arthur Wert Frank Ticker and Basil Coe on charges of stealing sheep valued at $6 from Charles Howard. Don Campbell faced auto theft charges. results unclear as report mentions delays and bank panic context.

Athens County Athens County Common Wormer Arthur Wert Frank Ticker Basil Coe Charles Howard Gaylord Radcliffe Don’ ‘Campbell

Denver Baking Co. Manager Held for $50,000 Ransom

Denver police report Benjamin P. Power, manager of Denver Baking Company, kidnapped from home and held for a $50,000 ransom. Two men entered the residence with revolvers and pressured Power, who was threatened with death if payment was not made by the deadline. The incident involved a family and owners connected to the bakery, with suspects identified as Kelgat and Wisphes. Local authorities continue investigations.

Denver Colo Benjamin P. Power Denver Baking Company Bower Wisphes Kelgat

Hawaii special session to clean up legislature

United Press report from Hawaii outlines a special territorial session aimed at cleaning up Hawaii politics and addressing reform measures. The piece notes legislature members debated burdens on the process and referenced related legal cases and ongoing investigations involving local figures.

Hawaii Dan Campbell United Press U.P Kentucky Mary Winn St- A Tew Enery Amec Grace Hurhani Baba Penal Maneki Hewallen Joe Ain Jena Kahahawal Rene Uberty Bas Massie

Rotarians Discuss Anglo American Tensions and War Aftermath

The article reports a Rotarian gathering with John R. and associates at Ohio University discussing Anglo American relations, postwar awareness, and U S policy. It notes Dean John Grande River and judges debate on government, territory, and the old world order, with remarks on World War II timing and South American influence. Senator Jarrett condemns Southern ignorance and criticizes press coverage of alleged crimes amid wartime rhetoric.

Veopla Dean John Chesapeake Po Hove Angie Americ Ameri Invest- Lwors Ahnston Ammbassador

Bank Robbery Foiled in Ariesville by Scout Sheriff Action

In Ariesville a bank robbery attempt failed after cashier Thomas used a revolver to counter two unmasked bandits. One shot struck the banker in the chest as he faced the criminals, who fled toward Sharpsbury. Deputy Wingett and Special Officer Barrows lead the manhunt with aging officers in pursuit.

First National Bank Ariesville Shota Frank Li Thomas Marietta Amenville Cassier ‘Chomsa Wan Au Pelos Iin Dossla Cicciti Anatetant Cadbiek Hota Ton Tim Therten Sandit Thomag Alisa Owen Mr. Thoman Caubier Bank Peleht Wayne Wingett Pete ‘Barrows Antesville Wach

Naval Policy Debate Sparks Questions Over Economy

Amid a contentious session, the Naval Affairs Committee examined policy today with a map in hand. Chief Rose Adrira Upham defended recent fiscal choices as necessary, noting economies achieved over the past year despite skeptical inquiries.

Mouwe Naval Affairs Britten Rose Adrira Upham

Small fragment invites uncertain reading

Fragmentary OCR text appears garbled with stray words and numbers. no clear person, place, organization, or event can be identified for a factual summary.

Investigation Opens Charges Watch Swindling Railroad Employes

Cleveland police today opened an investigation into alleged swindles by railroad workers and a jewelry company connected to a bankruptcy case. Prosecutor Emitrich B. Ney indicated multiple fraud schemes may be involved, with losses running into several thousand dollars.

Cleveland Biinks Ers Proscytor Emitrich B. Ney Nae

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