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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1932

Page

13

Ruth and Gehrig Power Yankees to 7 5 Victory at Wrigley

Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig homered twice each as the Yankees beat the Cubs 7 to 5 at Wrigley Field to pull within one win of the World Series title. George Pipgras earned the win with six innings of relief while the Cubs staged a late rally but fell short.

Wrigley Field Chicao Babe Ruth Ou Gehrig Chicao Cubs York Yankees Ruth Gehrig Yankees Cubs New York Beore Kiki Cuyler Gabby Hartnett Butth Yanks Herb Pennock George Pip‘gras Pipgras Pirates Cardinals Chicago Charley Root New Bud Tinning Johnny Allen Charlie Grimm

Baseball game report with mixed plays and errors

The narrative lists base hits by Tyo and Grimm Jurges Ruth Ler and Harnett, stolen bases by Jurges, and errors by Lazzeri Herman Hartnett Jurges twice. Left on base includes Gehrig York Chi Fln, and May as pitcher. Pitching details show May Sewell and Root with various outs and double plays, ending with a losing decision.

Tyo Jurges Chapman Ruth Ler Harnett Lazzeri Herman Hartnett May Sewell Progras Root Lone Pipgras Root Uble Sewell-Lazzeri-Gehrig Herman-Jurges-Grimm Yorho Comics Gehrig Dickey C. Chapman Crosetti Wwe Pennock P Rae O Chicago English Cuyler Stephenson Mone Moore Koenig

Bobcats Hold Indiana 7 6 in Hard Fought Game

Ohio battle to contain Indiana as Sadosky scores for Ohio and Babbs cross for Indiana. Keckich adds extra points but the decisive one point margin keeps the Bobcats ahead. Indiana threats stall in second half amid penalties and key blocks.

Lancaster Defeats Logan 20 to 6 in football clash

Lancaster used a second half passing surge to topple Logan High 20 to 6 before 2000 fans. Baker and Keller teamed on a 15 yard touchdown pass, with Lefever to Beach for 44 yards and a 35 to 32 yard gain highlighting Logan’s efforts before Lancaster reserves closed out the win.

Logan Lancaster Logan High Purple and White Warriors Baker Keller Bright Oval Hawkins Lefever Beach Don Cox Sam Cole

Merchants to Close Season With Doubleheader

The Athens Merchants finish the baseball season Sunday with a twin bill against Zaleski at the Fairgrounds diamond. First game starts at 1 p.m.

Athens Merchants Zaleski Fairgrounds

Panthers Run Wild In 70 0 Victory Over Cheshire

Pomeroy High Purple Panthers opened the season at Middleport High School field by crushing Cheshire 70 to 0. Guinther paced scoring with multiple long runs and catches, Dye kicked points, and Jenkins closed the final margin as reserves scored.

Pomeroy Pomeroy High Purple Panthers Cheshire

Bethany Marietta In Scoreless Tie

Bethany and Marietta played to a scoreless tie in their opening game as fumbles at crucial moments stalled both sides. The ball stayed in mid field with neither team breaking through, ending with Marietta on its four yard line after a determined bid in the second quarter.

Bethany W. Va A.R Marietta

Marines Guests Here Host at Athens Lunch

Quantico Marines football squad coached by Lieut Horace Palmer visited Athens for a Saturday noon lunch at Hotel Berry. En route to St Louis for a game, the team traveled by bus from Clarksburg to Indianapolis, with Chi Omega and Alpha Delta Pi members assisting as hostesses and singing songs.

Quantico Marines Horace Palmer Athens Hotel Berry St. Louis H. N. Burgett Clarksburg Indianapolis Chi Omega Sorority Alpha Delta Pi

College Football Scores Across Teams and Results

A compilation of early college football results shows numerous scores: Harvard 66 Bailuie 0, Fordham 63, Penn 38, Alabama 53, Georgia 6, Notre Dame style matchups, Wisconsin 7, Minnesota 12, Michigan 26, Michigan State 0, Ohio State 31, Ohio Wesleyan 7, Duke 4, Vermont 6, Colgate 27, Trinity 7, Cornell notable games among multiple conferences and regions.

Western Reserve Denison Michigan Michigan State Bowling Green Mt. Union Kent Hiram Heidelbergz Findlay Colgate Case Harvard Bailuie Hobart Maine Conn Paltimore Penn Franklin Marshall Lafayette Muhlenberg Penn State Lebanon Valley Vanderbilt North Carolina Alta T. Trikine Vv. P Georgia Washington Jefferson W. Va Wesleyan Wabasha Franklin D. Bowling Green Transylvania Alabama Mississippi State Kentucky Sewanee Wooster Ash and Boston College Loeyola Alti

Michigan Wins Season Opener Over Michigan State 26 to 0

In Ann Arbor on October 10, Michigan overwhelmed Michigan State 26 to 0. Elijowitz of Michigan State electrified the crowd with an 80 yard run negated on offside, then Michigan dominated the rest of the game as the Spartans offered only brief resistance.

Ann Arbor Mich Michigan Michigan State Eljowitz State

Mountaineers Prove Tame Before Pitt

The University of Pittsburgh football team routed West Virginia 40 to 0 before 15 000 fans in Morgantown. After leading 20 to 0 Pitt used reserves who scored in each remaining quarter with Mike Sebastian and Warren Heller rushing 56 and 33 yards and Izzy Weinstock plunging for a third period touchdown.

Morgantown W. Va U.R University of Pittsburgh West Virginia Mountaineer Jock Sutherland Mike Sebastian Paul Reider Warren Heller Pitt Izzy Weinstock

Chicago Girl Wins 1932 Women's Amateur Golf Title

Virginia Van Wie of Chicago defeated Glenna Collett Ware of Philadelphia 10 to 8 at Salem Country Club to become America's 1932 women's amateur golf champion.

Peabody Mass U.P Virginia van Wie Chicago America Glenna Collett Ware Philadelphia Miss van Wie Salem Country Club

Jackets Win From Rutland Despite Scare

Middleport Yellow Jackets defeat Rutland 7 to 0 at the Middleport High Field for their third straight win. Halfback Allensworth scored on a 25 yard run after a strong first quarter, with Gallagher adding the extra point via dropkick. Rutland’s Diehl stood out despite the loss as the visitors pressured the Jackets, who achieved 12 first downs and two completed passes while Rutland connected on three completions and had one interception.

Middleport Yellow Jackets Fighting Rutland Middleport High Field Middleport Rootera Rutland Allensworth Gallagher Yellow Jacket

Alexander Is Champ

Dale Alexander of the Boston Red Sox won the mythical batting championship for the 1932 season with an average of .367 Final unofficial figures show Alexander edged Jimmy Foxx of the Philadelphia Athletics by three points for the American League honor and finished one point ahead of Lefty O Doul of Brooklyn who led the National League batters with .367.

New York Dale Alexander Boston Red Sox Boston Jimmy Foxx Philadelphia Athletics Frank ‘Lefty’ O’doul Brooklyn

Wooster Defeats Ashland 12-0 in Football Clash

Wooster stopped Ashland’s bid for a score and won 12 to 0 as Pryor broke through with touchdowns in the third and fourth quarters. Wooster outgained Ashland 248 to 73 yards and earned 12 first downs to Ashland’s three.

Ashland U.P Wooster Pryor

Ohio State crushes Wesleyan 34 to 7 in season opener

Ohio State defeated Ohio Wesleyan 34 to 7 at Ohio Stadium before 17 113 fans. Starters Kramer Hinchman and Carroll led a high scoring first half with two early touchdowns and a long pass to Hinchman. Wesleyan fought back in the third, but Buckeyes extended the lead with two more scores as OSU outgained Wesleyan 317 to 75 yards.

Ohio Stadium Columbia Oct U.R Ohio State Ohio Westeyan Ohio Statera Ths Warriors Ohio Wesleyan Wesleyan Charley Vander Buckeyes Carl Kramer Lew Hinchman Bill Carroll Carrel Hinchmen Damon Wetzel Hinghman Cramer Hinchman Arma Vuehinich OHIO Wes Ferra LA Bennett Conrad LT Barber Warner LG Mills R. Smith G Myerly Gallus RG Rauch Monahan Musaun Gillman Lants Wertz White Carroll Worcester Vuchinich Turley Warner Keefe Vandervort Wetzel Gall Padlow Wilson Yard Johnson Hocking Naman Delich Tanski Diahl Rosequist van Biaricom Cox Re Oliphant McAfee Drakulich Rose J. Smith Fisher Greenberg Mandula Keenan Thomas Bayer Rickey

Hiram Beats Kent State In Narrow Gridiron Win

Hiram College defeats Kent State 6 to 0 on Kent’s home field for first time in five years. Davidson made the decisive end run to reach the one yard line and score the lone touchdown after a tight four quarters battle.

Kent Hiram College Kent State Golden Fishes Davidson

Wilberforce Opens Season with 55–18 Victory

Wilberforce University extended its unbeaten streak to 14 games by defeating West Kentucky Industrial College of Pa duch, Ky 55 to 18 in the season opener at home marking a dominant start to 1930.

Wilberforce Wilberforce University West Kentucky Industrial College Paduch

Pirates Denied Reentry to NHL Semiannual Meeting

Montreal October 1 Pittsburgh was refused admission to the NHL semiannual meeting. Snadeqs financial backing was not provided to support Pirates reentry.

Montreal PitTsburgh National Hockey League Go More Snadeqs Pirates

Power Revealed as McKinleymen Rout Wellston 52 to 6

Athens High School bulldogs overwhelmed Wellston High School 52 to 6 on the home field before about 1,000 fans. The game featured early power bursts, strong defense led by Jimmy Roach and Paul Tribe, and multiple touchdowns by Whipple Bolin Speiser and Rogers. Key moments included Roach blocking a punt for the first score and a string of long passes setting up scoring drives as Athens built a commanding lead by halftime.

Athens High School Bulldogs Ray Odalfer Wellston High School Athena Golden Rockets Wellstonia Dick Whipple Boeiser Hatch Beta Coury Lattle Radio Piekts Athens Jimmy Roach Paul Tribe Kilpatrick Déferiae Bolin Bulldogs Roach Waugh Sis Speiser Jackie Whipple Goodfellow Wellston Viela Wallston Goods Fellow Whipple P Busek Welletes Hosrods Athena We Rockets Surmmary Pom Tribe L Olwen

Chauncey Blue Devils Defeat Crooksville in Tight Showdown

Chauncey blocks five kicks and recovers four fumbles as they hand Crooksville its first loss in 14 games. Despite Crooksville threats near the goal line, Chauncey’s defense and a late drive led by Shafer and Smith sealed a tight victory at Chauncey.

Chaunocey Chauncey Blue Devile Crookaville Roseville Guerra Atellar Blue Devils Crooksville Chauncey Smith Shafer Kolllster Thrusta Nye Daugherty Place Levisa Crookeville Whs Hankin Gardner Daugherty Kollister Dew Tracy Sweeney Pase Green Dash

Northwestern Wins When Reatner Stars

Northwestern University opened its 1982 season with a 27 to 0 victory over Missouri at Dyche Stadium Evanston before 26 000 fans. Captain Pug Rentner entered in the second half and provided the spark as four first half drives stalled just short of scoring. Missouri failed to threaten and Frank Carideo’s squad was unable to match the Big Ten team in line or backfield.

Dyche Evanston U.P Northwestern University Missouri Northwestern Capt. Pug Rentner Wildcats Rentner Frank Carideo

Colgate Rolls Over Case With 27 0 Victory

Colgate football overwhelmed Case Institute of Cleveland 27 to 0 as coach Andy Kerr played nearly every available player. Halfback Charlie Soleau starred with two standout zigzag TD runs.

Hamilton Colgate Cleveland Ohioans Andy Kerr Charlie Soleau

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