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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1932

Page

9

Four Ohio Players Hurt in Tilt With Indiana

Four Bobcats sustained injuries in the Indiana game and will rest this week as Don Peden plans to ease at least four players. Captain Henry Corradini impressed with precise play calling as Ohio aims to improve ball handling and polish the offense for Navy.

Indiana Franklin College Ohio Don Peden Bobcats Peden Navy Kenny Bennett Rio Grande Franklin Hoosiers Buckeye Ohio Line Collins Hawkins Colvin Meashen Hilbert Laskin Pullin Priode Willoughby Henry Corradini Henrys

Mitch's Musings on World Series Ticket Rule Collapse

The column mocks the block-of-three ticket rule for World Series games. It describes how Judge Landis reluctant to lift the ban, then Yankees drop the rule, boosting second game attendance and signaling a likely revival pressure next year. It frames Bourgeois baseball pricing and fan access in a light satirical tone.

Groucho Marx Ndis New York Yanks Cubs Yankees Landis

Gopher grid star Myron Ubl fights for life

Minneapolis oct 4 University of Minnesota health Prince physicians watched Minnesota football star Myron Ubl closely as he fights a serious complication of ailments in his hospital room. He is suffering from a fractured leg with an abscess and suspected bronchial pneumonia. Physicians praised his sturdy fight and improving condition despite the threat to his life.

Minneapolis Minn University of Minnesota Health Prince Myron Ubl Minnesota University Hospital Tient

Yanuskus Returns as Illinois Captain Candidate

Illinois halfback Pete Yanuskus, who played in 1929 and 1930, returns to the Illini squad as a possible captain in 1931 after previous unavailability. His notable 80 yard run against Army in 1929 helped push Illinois to a Cadets victory.

Yanuskus Illinois Pete Yanuskus Illini Tribe Pete Army Cadets

Virginia Marines Upset Navy In Annapolis Gridiron Shock

In a weekend of upsets a Virginia team from William and Mary College Williamsburg Va defeated the Navy eleven at Annapolis 6 to 0. The photo shows Chung Hoon Navy halfback slipping a tackler for a 15 yard gain.

Virginia Kittl Wiliam and Mary College Williamsburg U. S. Navy Annapolis Chung Hoon Navy

Xavier Back Tops Scorers

Xavier captain Hal McPhail leads Ohio college scorers with 28 points in two games, followed by George Gerry and Fred Cramer of Dayton with 25 each. Other top scorers include Earl Wright of Wittenberg Tom Hannegan of Dayton and Jack Hart of Wilberforce with four touchdowns each.

Columbus Xavier Hal McPhail George Gerry Fred Cramer University of Dayton Earl Wright Wittenberg Tom Hannegan Dayton Jack Hart Wilberforce Ohio T. McPhail Gerry Cramer Wright Hennegan Hart Kaemmerle Cincinnati Gilliland Oe Benham Hinchman Ohio State Steigerwald J. Carroll Wing Baldwin-Wallace Roth Brownsberger Case Artale John Carroll Armbrust Francis, Otterbein Logue Rio Grande Martin Toledo McGee Blunt, Wittenberg Boney Psgot Walle

Babe Ruth Sees Fountain of Youth in Series Comeback

Babe Ruth says he feels young again after the Yankees sweep of the Cubs and may play two to three more years. He plans no barnstorming this winter, will train in Florida, and praises Lou Gehrig and the Yankee offense while noting Chicago’s pitching weakness.

New York Yankee Chicago Cuba Babe Ruth Ponce de Leon Nea Terraia Boston Red Sox Babe Ruth Wes Westroction Bucks Anu Florida Yanks Lou Gehrig

Hutchinsons Back After Jolly Fun Flight Rescue

George R Hutchinson his wife and two daughters were rescued after their plane was forced down by a Greenland blizzard and marooned on the coast. Hutchinson defended ocean flying as not dangerous and said Janet and Kathryn were happy and the trip was jolly for all despite the ordeal.

George R. Hutchinson Greenland Snown New York Janet Kathryn

Athens and Logan Men Shine in Legion Rifle Shoot

Dr Blaine R Goldsberry of Athena and KD KE Jacoby of Logan led a Chillicothe Legion Rifle Club event drawing marksmen from Ashland Moorehead and many towns. Goldsberry narrowly missed first place in the American Legion trophy event. Jacoby won the 20 shot 100 yard event and placed high in aggregate but fell two points behind the winner.

Blaine R. Goldsberry Athena KE. Jacoby Logan The Legion Rifle Club Chillicothe Ashland Moorehead Risine Run Ind Janesville Hanover Hamilton Good Hope Cincinnati Jackson Richwood Athens Astrander Goldsberry Frank Ferguson Chilliecothe Jacoby Thia

Proper Technique for Open Field Stiff Arm Action

An instructional note on open field running emphasizes a strong stiff arm as a tool to fend off tacklers. It describes holding one point of the ball in the armpit with the lower end pressed to the body, keeping the elbow in, and transferring the ball between arms to maintain protection and balance.

Hudlin Happy After Wallet Returned To Him

Willis Hudlin of the Cleveland Indians was relieved when the pocketbook containing a $591 salary check and $30 in cash was recovered at Hotel Carter in Cleveland. The wallet vanished after two unfamiliar women entered the room, and a taxi driver later delivered the item to the desk with no message. Hudlin left for his home in Waco Texas after the incident.

Cleveland U.P Willis Hudlin Cleveland Indians Waco Texas Hudlin Hotel Carter

Athens High Football Poised After Two Wins

Scribe notes Athens High School football, led by Pete McKintyre, has won two lopsided games and shows power yet seeks stronger opposition. Key players include Jimmy Flosch, Paul Tribe, John Boggs, Hjalmer Olson, Lou Speiser, Dick Whipple, Hatch, Ferrol Betz, Bolin, Shepard, Kilpatrick, and Goodfellow as practice intensifies for upcoming Mid deport, Nelsonville, and local rivals.

New Lexington Wellaton Bulldogs Athena High Middleport Gallia Acader Alvo Jimmy Flosch Paul Tribe John Boggs Hjalmer Olson Eddie Fields Allan Spaulding Johnny Godsfellow Lou Speiser Dick Whipple Hatch Whipple McKinley Ferrol Betz Bolin Nelsonville Shepard Kilpatrick Tucker Anderson Goodfellow Duncan Olson Boiin

Leonard and McLarnin to Meet Friday in Indoor Show

New York Oct Rousing Madison Square Garden bill opens Friday with Beney Leonard facing Jim McLarnin in the first indoor show of the season. The bout stirs talk of careers, earnings, and future bookings as both fighters weigh the match’s crossroad significance.

Leonard McLarnin New York Madison Square Garden Beney Leonard

Ripley’s Believe It or Not Baseball Puzzle Draws Thousands

On September 19 Ripley posed a baseball rules problem that drew thousands of responses nationwide with about 600 correct solutions. The puzzle involved two outs none on, a foul fly caught after interference, and a batter earning first base plus a long fly and a cap or glove deflection enabling a three-base advance for a score under Rule 47.

Ripley United States Bateman

Earl McNeely Sold to Senators for 1924 Price

Earl McNeely was purchased from Sacramento by the Washington Senators for 50000 in 1924. A Milwaukee of the American Association also offered McNeely for 3 thousand at that time.

Earl McNeely Sacramento Washington Senators Milwaukee Asocia McNeely

Billiard Tournament Opens Wednesday at Athens Parlor

A straight rail billiard tournament begins Wednesday night at the Athens Varsity Billiard Parlor with city players entered and more expected. Entry fee is 1.9 dollars, all prize money goes to first and second place and the flysheet winner. Matches start at 7 o clock each evening in a round robin format. Wyckoff, Monte, Fisher, Melatip, Harstow and Warren are among entrants. Wyckoff faces McKalik in the opening match.

Athens Compétitiem Ware Wittere Cfapee TS Peitie Teétania Wyckoff Monte Fisher Melatip Harstow Warren Wyckotf MéKalkip

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