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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1931

Page

9

Buckeye Conference action as Denison game looms

Ohio University prepares for its Buckeye Conference opener against Denison at Granville with three days of practice. Freshman and second string units tested against the frosh as coach Don Peden refines pass defense and backs such as Renecke Robinette and Hange vie for extended play. Denison, led by a new regime under George Rich, brings a strong aerial attack and beefy line to challenge the Baptists in a pivotal early-season test.

Buckeye Denison Granville Don Peden Robinette Reneeke Noble Hange Renecke Butler Hillsdale College Hillsdale Eleven Baptists University of Chicago Peden Bobcats Indianapolis Joe Smnth Bob Willoughby Red Gabriel University

Sadosky returns to Athens after cheekbone injury

Ohio University fullback Ednard Sadosky is back in Athens after a trip to University Hospital in Columbus for a cheekbone injury suffered in the first quarter of Saturday's game against Butler. He will miss at least two weeks, with surgery unlikely. Leonard Sadosky, optimistic, vows readiness for action as soon as possible. Meanwhile, baseball notes praise the 1981 World Series and the Athletics' early struggles, detailing pitching and hitting gaps as the Cardinals surge.

L. S. Cameron Hiladelphia U.P St. Louis Cardinals Philadelphia Athletics Burleigh Grimes Lefty Grove Grove Mack Ning Pepper Martin St. Louis Grimes Cardinals Cardinal Burleigh Ednard Sadosky Ohio University Athens University Hostal Columbus Butler Sadosky Leonard

Last Night’s Fight Results Across Multiple Cities

Boxing results from New York Jamaica and Brooklyn show multiple bouts with knockouts and wins. Notable outcomes include Jerry Garfield defeated by percent 18714, Izzy Kaplan beating Jack McDade 144 percent, and Al Walgner KO’d by 113 in New York. Other results include Justin Sirustis defeating Chester Martin in Long Island and Carl Montebano’s victory over Henry Attel in Pittsburgh.

New York Minnahan Jerry Garfield Izzy Kaplan Meriden Jack McDade Scotland Beezy Thomas Italian Congo al Walgner Jamaica L. I Justin Sirutis Chester Martin Brooklyn Eduardo Duarry Cuba Eddie Elkins

Notre Dame Coach Sees Narrow Path to Northwestern Win

Anderson said Notre Dame had little chance against Northwestern but could still finish undefeated if they win. He recalled predicting clear sailing past Northwestern last spring and stood by that remark despite the current outlook.

South Bend Ind U.R Heartley Anderson Notre Dame Northwestern Fighting Trish Wildcats Anderson

Officers Elected by Boxing Solons

The Ohio Association of Boxing Commissioners elected officers in Findlay. President L. C. Herder of Portsmouth, first vice president Frank J. Callahan of Lima, second vice president R. R. Hickey of Columbus, and secretary treasurer Peter C. Harback of Cincinnati. Cincinnati likely to gain membership. A three commissioner committee, appointed by Roy Sherman of Toledo, will meet with Hamilton County and Cincinnati association committeemen.

Gophers Prep for Stanford Clash After Short Ogden Workout

Minnesota's 34 players held a brisk session in Ogden Utah as they test for Saturday's key game against Stanford. Coach Fritz Crisler said the squad is in good condition and expects a tough showdown.

Ogden Utah U.R Minnesota Palo Alto Calif Stanford Fritz Crisler

New Plays Planned as Buckeyes Drill for Vanderbilt

Ohio State head coach Sam Willaman said the Buckeyes will run a series of new plays this week in preparation for Saturday's game against Vanderbilt. The coach faces assembling a new quarterback after Marshall Oliphant, a leading candidate for the signal post, suffered a broken ankle in the Cincinnati scrimmage.

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Athens High Officials Attend Southeast Ohio Meeting

Pete McKinley and O L Wood joined Athens High School representatives at a Southeastern Ohio Athletic Association session in Wellston. Incoming officers were Fred B. Burchfield president and Holter Wellston secretary with L E Buell presiding.

Pete"’ McKinley Prin. O. L. Wood Athens High School Southeastern Ohio Athletic Association Wellston Fred B. Burchfield Logan High School Prin. Holter Wellaton Prin. L. E. Buell Nelsonville

Managers Prepare Pitching Options For Fourth Contest

In the third game of the series both managers Mack and Street refused to name their starting pitchers until game time. It was expected Mack would start Earnshaw and Street Hallahan for the fourth contest as the Athletics and opponent prepare for the decisive matchup.

Athletics Bishop The Mack Street Earnshaw Hallahan

Gabby Street risks follies fever amid World Series buzz

Henry McLemore writes from Philadelphia about Gabby Street of the St. Louis Nationals amid talk of the 1981 World Series. Gabby is accused of chasing the Follies in New York while Burleigh Grimes reflects on the Cardinals' path and the potential splash of a showgirl era.

Henry McLemore Hiladelphia Gabby Street St. Louis Nationals Cardinals Gabby New York Burleigh Grimes Shibe Park Helen Morgan Harry Richman Ruth Etting Old Burleigh Cherchez la Femme Burleigh Jimming Mr. Maranville Aportsa Missouri Charles

Officials Applications Open for 1931 32 County Basketball

Applications to officiate during the 1931 32 Athena County High School basketball season are being accepted at the box office of Alex Root county superintendent of schools. Filing with experience and references is due by Oct 14 in the superintendent’s office per Bernard Hughes supervisor of physical education.

Athena County Alex Root Bernard Hughes Athens County

World Series standings and game results update

Series standings show Cardinals 2 1 667 and Athletica 1 2 833 with game results: Athletics 6 Cardinals 2. Cardinals 2 Athletica 0. Cardinals 6 Athletics 2. Upcoming fourth game at Shibe Park Philadelphia today 1 30 p m and fifth at Shibe Park tomorrow 1 30 p m with a potential sixth at Sportsman’s Park Friday 2 30 p m.

Philadelphia Cardinals Athletica Athletics Rhibe Park Bshibe Park Sportaman's Park St. Louis

French Athletes May Miss Wine At 1932 Los Angeles Games

Paris reports the French Olympic Committee will decide this Thursday whether France will send its teams to Los Angeles if American Prohibition bars athletes from the wines they normally drink. The decision hinges on enforcement of the dry laws and how it affects French participation in the 1932 Olympics.

Paris U.R Los Angeles Calif France

Changes Made in Athens High School Football Schedule

Athens High School adjusts two games on the season tickets New Boston moved to November 6 from October 6 Middleport game shifted to Friday October 3 as a night game instead of October 5 due to Ohio University Homecoming events.

Battin Middleport John Longley Logan Luts John Lutz Myers Prin. Hagens Gallipolis Hannahs Nelonville Lees Jackson New Boston Pomeroy Athens High Nelsonville Wellston Marietta High School Athens High School Pomeroy High School Gallipolis High School Association Athens Ohio University Ohio Wealeyan

Coleman Johns Wins Decisive Victory in Columbus

Coleman Johns of Dayton heavyweights won a 10 round decision over Johnny Freeman of Buffalo in Columbus. Johns weighed 171 to Freeman's 170, with Johns dominating all but the opening round. Other results included Mickey Doyle defeating Al Gahn in a Scranton-Columbus lightweight bout and Pat Moore knocked out by Tony Petruaxi in the welterweight prelims. Luther Morgan secured a technical knockout over Harmon Nance in the same card.

Columbus U.P Coleman Johns Dayton Iielt Johnny Freeman Buffalo N. Y Johns Freeman Mickey Doyle Scranton al Qgahn Columbua Pat Moore Dayton Tony Petruaxi Luther Morgan Ecored Harmon Nance

Ohio College Football Scoring Leaders Highlight Week

Pennington and Nelson lead scoring with 21 and 19 points respectively as Miami and Wooster show strong performances. Gabriel of Ohio University and others like Schnur of Dayton fill top totals, naming a list of Ohio college scorers across multiple teams.

Pennington Xavier Heback Mavier Kenye Nelson Wooster Quarterteara Acorer Ia Woosters Schnur University of Dayton Schur Boston College Clark Gabriel Ohio University Butler Ohio Ayor Ept Xavier Wooster Lehnar Dayton C.cawse Gabriel Oro U. Connuce Corradini Dreyer

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