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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1932

Page

7

Bobcats’ rough start gives way to hopeful signs after tough loss

Mitch notes Ohio University Bobcats opened with a poor showing then showed improvement despite injuries to Dale Hawkins and Mac Mac Cashen. He cites a first fumble by Bill Snyder and stronger effort in defeat, but says the team played a higher level opponent and faced timing issues that could have swung the outcome.

Bobcats Don Ohio Dale Hawkins Mac MacCashen McCashen Hawkins Ohio Tchdown Bill Snyder

Indiana Hoosiers and Yankees Dominate In Gripping Showdowns

Indiana over Ohio at Chicago shows a fierce line and swift backs led by Hayes, Opasik, Saluski, Sawicki and six others. The Yankees sweep Cubs in four games setting 1929 World Series power records with 87 runs, 18 homers, 75 total bases, and Ruth's 13 new marks amid 49,844 fans.

Yanks Arnas Cubs Yankees Babe Ruth Guy Bush Lon Warneke Charley Root Jakie May Burleigh Grimes Bob Smith Yafiks Red Ruffing Lefty Gomez George Pipgras Wiley Moore Ruffing Gomez Pipgras Herb Pennock Pennock Moore Allen Joe McCarthy Lou Gehrig Riggs Stephenson Chicago New York Yankees Chicago Cubs

Cubs Manager McCarthy Out Laughs On Yankees Return

Former Chicago Cubs manager Joe McCarthy was released two years ago for alleged incapacity to lead a world championship team. He swiftly joined the New York Yankees and is now enjoyed by a hearty laugh at his former club’s expense.

Joe McCarthy Chicago Cubs McCarthy Yankees

Hudlin Victimized by Strangers in Hotel Room

Willis Hudlin, Cleveland Indians pitcher, was in his room at Hotel Carter when two strangers entered unannounced. After a brief exchange they left, and Hudlin found his pocketbook missing with a $591 salary check and $30 in cash.

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Power Attack Of Wolverines Big Surprise

Power Attack Of Wolverines Big Surprise Chicago Oct 3 Western Conference football opens title drive with Michigan 26 0 over Michigan State Northwestern 27 0 over Missouri. Michigan offense showed power as Rentner Potter and Fenel ignited scoring drive.

Chicago U.R Michigan Northwestern Missouri

Wrestling Returns to Athens Armory With Carded Show

After a long absence wrestling returns to Athens at the Armory on Wednesday night in a weekly winter series promoted by Ray Welch. Headlining are Sammy Vangier and Gypsy Joe Snyder in a two out of three falls match with a two hour limit.

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Northwestern Improves in Second Half Against Opponent

Minnesota struggled in a 12-0 win over South Dakota State under the new Gopher coach Bernie Bierman. Purdue opened title pursuit with a 29-15 win over Kansas State as three full teams played. Indiana beat Ohio University 7-6 while Ohio State routed Ohio Wesleyan 34-7. Wisconsin edged Marquette 7-2 and will face Iowa next. Iowa defeated Bradley 31-7 while Illinois swept a doubleheader over Miami 20-7 and Coe 13-0. Illinois meets Bradley Saturday. Chicago visits Yale after idle week. Maroons idle.

Northwestern Minnesota South Dakota State Bernie Bierman Purdue Kansas Indiana Ohio State Ohio Univer Wisconsin Marquette Badgers Iowa Bradley Illinois Miami Coe Illini Chicago New Haven Yale Maroons

Yankees Set World Series Share At About Five Thousand

Chicago October 3 The World Series receipts total 713877. The players’ share runs to 363822.27 with the Yankees each obtaining about 5000 and the Cubs about 4000. The record players’ share reaches 419736.60 in a historic split comparison from 1926.

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Merchants and Zaleski Split Doubleheader

Athens merchants and Zaleski split a Sunday doubleheader. The Merchants won game one 15 to 4 while Zaleski won game two 12 to 4 as locals struggled at bat and in the field.

Bobcats Athens Merchants Zaleski

Bulldogs Show More Class in Wellston Game

Athena High School defeated Wellston 52 4 on the local gridiron as reserves aided the win. Punters Spike Spencer and Waugh stood out. Dick Whipple and teammates showcased improved conditioning and open field running. Nelsonville game prep and notable players Stalter Shafer and Butta highlighted the report.

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Lack of Killer Instinct Is Biggest Fault Schmeling Has

New York writer Henry McLemore notes critics say Max Schmeling shows insufficient killer instinct in recent fights. They fault open rounds against Walker and Walther, questioning why he did not rush after knockdowns and why his right hand stayed idle through key rounds.

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