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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1932

Page

11

Pacific Coast Football Dominance Cited in Hiring Shuffle

The article notes Pacific Coast football superiority and reports Frank S. Wilton, Stanford graduate and former Pop Warner aide, will coach Miami University while predicting continued use of Warner's double wing offense. It also discusses Cubs infield prospects and a shift in eastern teams’ football fortunes with Princeton hiring Fritz Gee from Chicago.

Wilton Miami Buckeye Atlantic Seaboard The Hudson New York U Oregon Dartmouth Stanford Princeton Michigan

Ruth and Ruppert Keep Salary War On Ice

Henry Melemore notes ongoing post season hints from Babe Ruth and Colonel Ruppert. He observes Ruth’s mock salary complaints at the Yankees camp while Ruppert stays silent. The writer speculates two outcomes and jokes about a possible renewed contract dispute.

Babe Ruth Jake Ruppert Babe Colonel Ruppert Mr. Ruth Hamera New York St. Pete U.P

Museum Exhibit Showcases Local Tile and Stone Products

The Vuuw University Museum displays a complete set of samples from Herrold Tile Company of Zanes, prepared under the direction of former Athens boy and university graduate Mr. Herrold. A wide range of marbles granites blue stones sandstones and other stone building products are on view inviting builders to explore.

Herrold Zanes‘s Vuuw Universy S Athens Theuseum

Borotra Retires From Davis Cup Play In New York

Jean Borotra French tennis star arriving for nationals reiterates he will retire from Davis Cup singles defense to protect France. He hints doubles may continue and names Lacoste Cochet Gentien and Boussus as potential singles teammates next summer. The nationals start Saturday with an international series in late March.

Borotra Davis France Lacoste Cochet Gentie Boussus America United States Henri Cochet Rene Lacasta New York

Semi Finals in Mitt Tourney To Be Monday

The Fourth Annual Cleveland Golden Gloves Tournament trims to 64 semi finalists after quarter final wins at Public Hall. Local hopefuls from Northern Ohio battle for finals spots, with standout results from Tucker, Brule, Barth, Burke, Siket, and Schultz.

Cleveland U.P Public Hall Northern Ohio Greater Mike Tucker Tony Skorki Elyria Joe Brule Emil Tanner Youngstown Johnny Dobler Gest Davis Lorain Gene Spahr Warren John Toth Ken Disch Carmen Barth Antonucci Jeff Burke Youngstown, Dcisioned Heber Brumley, Cleveland; Steve Siket William Feiner Crestline

Drys Increase Lead in Digest Prohibition Poll

New York reports the third week results of The Literary Digest Prohibition Poll. Drys rise from 19.28 to 22.61 percent with 1,323,284 ballots. Repeal holds 77.39 percent with 1,024,077 votes. continuance 299,207. Ohio counts 53,010 for repeal and 112,020 in favor.

New York Literary Digest Ohio

Yankees Manager McCarthy tests new infield mix in Florida

St Petersburg report says UPR Manager Joe McCarthy of the New York Yankees plans more experiments with his new infield combination in spring training. Crossetti is at short with Saltzgaver at second while Joey Sewell and Doc Farrell rotate at third. Allen Gomez Andrews Pipgras Rube and Meadows are working on pitching drills.

Hornsby Catalina Island Chicago Outfit Harry Taylor Herman English Con Short Stanley Hack Bill Jurges English Hack Taylor Orleans U.P Eddie Morgan Cleveland Peckinpaugh Bruce Connatser Morgan Peck Dick Porter Earl Averill Joe Vosmik Bib Falk Toledo Redskins Connatser Hodapp Burnett Montague Willie Kamm Averill ST. Petersburg Fla UPR Joe McCarthy New York Yankees McCarthy Crossetti Saltzgaver Joey Sewell Doc Farrell Allen Gomez Andrews Pipgras Rube Meadows

Brooklyn Dodgers Prepare for Seas Infielders Shape Up

Clearwater Florida March 3 Max Carey started organizing the Brooklyn team for the season with Hack Wilson and catcher Ernest Lombardi joining workouts after signing yesterday Lombardi reports in as the first workout secured under the new deal and the club moves toward opening preparations.

Clearwater Fla U.P Max Carey Brooklyn Hack Wilson Ernest Lombardi

Giants Open Series With Cubs At Catalina Island

New York Giants prepare to face the Chicago Cubs in a weekend series at Catalina Island. Hal Schumacher, likened to Christy Mathewson, stars in the one game matchup.

Los Angeles U.P New York Giants Chicago Cubs Catalina Island Hal Schumacher Christy Mathewson Cubs

White Sox to Resume Workouts in San Antonio

The Chicago White Sox are expected to resume workouts in San Antonio today after a week of activities at Mineral Wells. The club rested last week before restarting spring training activities with likely lineup and drill sessions.

San Antonio Tex U.P Chicago White Sox

Reds President Rejects Cuccinello Salary Split Offer

Tony Cuccinello told Cincinnati Reds president Sidney Weil he would consider an offer that splits the difference between his salary demand and the offer. Weil said there would be no compromise.

Tampa Fila U.R Tony Cuccinello Sidney Weil Cincinnati Reds Weil

Braves Manager McKechnie Shifts Moore Eck for Stocked Lineup

U P Manager McKechnie of the Boston Braves aims to develop new stars by placing Randy Moore behind the plate to strengthen the catching department while Oscar Eck moves from outfield to third base.

ST. Petersburg Fla U.P McKechnie Boston Braves Randy Moore Oscar Eckhardt

Athletics count three top recruits from South

Connie Mack manager of the Philadelphia Athletics says he has three of the most promising recruits the club has taken south in years Oscar Roettiger and Ed Coleman infielders and Joe Boardman outfielder.

FT. Myers Fla U.P Connie Mack Philadelphia Athletics Athletics Oscar Roettiger Ed Coleman Joe Boardman

Red Sox Pitching Sessions to Continue in Savannah

Savannah March 3 The Daily sessions for the Boston Red Sox pitching staff will continue until next week when the remainder of the squad reports for the spring training camp in Georgia.

Savannah U.P Boston Red Sox

High Schools Start Race for Ohio Title

Ohio high schools prepare for sectional eliminations leading to the state tournament March 18 and 19. Sectionals begin in nine cities tonight and in 18 more Friday, with district finals March 11 and 12 to determine eight Class A and eight Class B state contenders.

Ohio Portsmouth High Youngstown Fitch High Northeast Akron Warren Cleveland Ashtabula Kent Mentor McDonald Ashland Defiance Fremont Kenton Toledo Sandusky Northwest Findlay Bowling Green Carey Lima Willard Delaware Weaterville Denison Caldwell Dover Springfield Dayton Cincinnati Wilmington Waverly Jackson

Squad to Appeal for Formal Team Practice

The squad plans to appeal for formal team practice sessions. The move aims to secure sanctioned workouts, enabling structured training and cohesive preparation ahead of competitions.

Cardinals to use rookie pitchers in Florida World Series clash

Bradenton Florida March 3 World champion St Louis Cardinals manager Gabby Street says he will use recruit pitchers for the Florida world series games against the Athletics on Saturday Sunday and Monday Pepper Martin star of the recent World Series shows no loss in batting eye despite the pageant schedule.

Bradenton Fla U.P Gabby Street St. Louis Cardinals Athletics Pepper Martin

Navy Announces Eight Game 1932 Football Schedule

The Naval Academy unveils an eight game 1932 slate led by Notre Dame at Cleveland to end the season. The Penn game moves to October 29 after Princeton, with other games set at William and Mary, Washington and Lee, Ohio University, Maryland, Columbia, and Navy hosting Notre Dame.

Annapolis Notre Dame Cleveland Navy Today Army James L. Hall Academy University of Pennsylvania Penn Princeton Tiger Tars New York

Ohio Women’s Golf Tour to be played at Moraine Park

The annual Ohio Women’s Golf Association tournament will be held at Moraine Park Country Club in Dayton the week of July 11. Local golfers will compete for titles across multiple divisions. The event draws players from across the state seeking regional honors.

Dayton U.2 Ohio Women's Golf Association Moraine Park Country Club

Cedarville College Drops To 0-This Season In Loss

Cedarville College remained winless this season after a 42 to 28 defeat by Findlay College in Cedarville on Wednesday night. Findlay players Sehlecty 10 points and Watson 9 led the win while Cedarville’s Best and Spencer each had 8.

Cedarville Cedarville College Findlay College Sehlecty Watson Findlay Best Spencer

Red Men Rout Stewart Independents 44 to 14

Athens Red Men overwhelmed Stewart Independents 44 14 at the Armory. R Winning led scoring with six in the first half as Carmichael added four. In the second half Red Men pulled away with precise shooting while Stewart failed to score consistently. RK Winning and T Winning starred for the victors as Blueng led Stewart. Officials: Hawk and Cross.

Athens Stewart Independents Armory Carmichael Blueng Stewart T. Winning Pistine Cssnen F. Witning Sossnatin Age Carmichael Cvo Eseu SOS Shaffer Stewart Ey Iainaone Ae Hawk and Cross Ohio

Marshall Tops Columbus Rival in Heavyweight Bout

Everett Marshall, Pacific coast heavyweight wrestler, knocked Abe Coleman of New York in a 29 minute match in Columbus on Wednesday night after a kick on the jaw.

Columbus U.P Everett Marshall Pacific Coast Wreastier Abe Coleman New York

Ashland smashes Kenyon 83 to 32 in Ohio Conference game

Ashland College upset Kenyon with a decisive 83 to 32 victory in a Wednesday Ohio Conference basketball matchup. Dud Stock led Kenyon with 11 points.

Gambisa Ashland College Kenyon Ohio Dud Stock

Eight Hurt as Fire Destroys A. G. Hay Grocery and Radio Store

Eight people were driven from their homes by an early morning blaze that swept the A. G. Hay Grocery and Radio Store and two adjoining apartments in Oak Harbor. Fire departments from this town Port Clinton and Fremont confined the fire to the one building.

Oak Harbor A. G. Hay Port Clinton Fremont

Annual Old Man's Tournament Carded at Shade

GE will stage its annual Old Men's Basketball Tournament Saturday at Shade High School Gym. Four teams have captains and coaches named from the high school squad. Night one features team 1 versus team 2 at 8 pm with team 3 facing team 4. final follows March 12 after a banquet for all players.

Shade Ann‘ual Ray Bovo Francis Conrath Wiley Colburn Sam Jeffers Ted Burson Joe Bobo

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