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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1932

Page

13

Grover’s coaching era framed by Ohio Buckeye battles

The article recalls Grover’s tenure at Ohio with standout and weak teams, notes his 1830-31 Buckeye Conference title, and recounts a 27-26 Otterbein win. It then contrasts the Warner and Notre Dame football systems, via Peden Rip Miller Grange and Grange’s observations, as Ohio prepares to face Navy.

Butch Grover Buckeye Ohio Bobcats Navy Warner System Notre Dame den Peden Warner Rip Miller Midshipmen Annapolis Rockne Red Grange Illini Grange Stanford Peden

Snyder Returns to Tackle in Ohio University Practice

Bill Snyder returns to tackle after last season at halfback as Ohio University Bobcats field a mixed first string line. Injuries squeeze tackle depth with Dale Hawkins sidelined. McCashen Bernardo and Gardner fill in while Brandenburg shows potential as backup passer.

Bill Snyder Peden Dale Hawkins Fred Jeffrey Hawkins McCashen Bernardo Gardner Mac Don Snyder Hilbert Collina Prcode iMiin Colvin Corradini Brown Sinth Sadosky Walt Preide Reds Bob Hilbert Doc Coleman John Brandenburg Franklin

Bulldogs and Greyhounds renew rivalry on Friday

Athens battles Nelsonville in a Friday football clash at Coqtoel Field. Coach Chester Hannahan's Greyhounds seek revenge for a 1990 Thanksgiving loss, while Athens plans a reinforced backfield and strengthened defense after recent practice and lineup adjustments.

Mitch's Musings on a Ohio University coach's rise

A 19 year retrospective traces Mitch's Musings from a three year out of college head coach at Ohio University to a respected, feared Ohio basketball program builder. The piece notes his early coaching start and the enduring impact on the university teams.

Grover Butch Don Peden Franklin Groverian Russ Finsterwald Ohio University Ohio

Gallia Academy Prep Sees Light Drill Before Pomeroy Clash

Gallia Academy Blue Devils plan a light practice tonight due to rain as they prepare for tomorrow’s home game against the Pomeroy Panthers. Coach Lawrence Myers confirms the starting lineup will mirror the New Boston tilt except for possible changes at fullback with Bastlona replaced by Thompson, Beard, or Lloyd.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy Blue Devils Pomeroy Panthers Lawrence Myers New Boston Thompson Beard Lloyd Bastlana

Chauncey Blue Devils Set to Host Buchtel Friday

Chauncey Blue Devils prepare to play Buchtel at Chauncey field after defeating Crooksville 17 to 0 last week. The matchup highlights Chauncey’s home game plans for the Friday afternoon crowd.

Chauncey Chauncey Blue Devils Buchtel Chauncey Field Crooksville

Canzoneri Petrolle Bout Postponed by Rain

Lightweight champion Tony Canzoneri and Frankie Petrolle were unable to fight at Ebbets Field due to rain. The 10 round bout was rescheduled for next Wednesday night in New York.

New York U.P Tony Canzoneri Frankie Petrolle Schenectady N Ebbets Field

Logan High drills focus on pass defense after Lancaster loss

Logan High School football practice under Coach John Longley emphasizes pass defense after the Lancaster game. New plays were rehearsed, Middleport formations reviewed, and most regulars played though two players were sidelined by Lancaster injuries. It is hoped they recover before the Middleport game.

Logan Logan High School John Longley Lancaster Middleport

Buckeyes to Face Virginia in First 1940 Schedule

Ohio State officials announced the 1940 football schedule with Virginia as a new opponent. The Buckeyes will host Vanderbilt on Oct 14, Michigan at Ann Arbor Oct 21, Northwestern here Oct 28, Indiana here Nov 4, Penn at Philadelphia Nov 11, Wisconsin at Madison Nov 18, and Illinois here Nov 25.

Columbus U.P Ohio State University of Virginia Buckeye Vanderbilt Michigan Ann Arbor Northwestern Indiana Penn Philadelphia Wisconsin Madison Mlinois

Ohio Professional Golfers elect new officers

At the Ohio Professional Golfers Association annual meeting in Springfield on October 6 Charles Lorms of Columbus was elected president Lloyd Gullickson of Cleveland was chosen vice president and Steve Zappe of Springfield was named secretary treasurer.

Springfield Ohio Professional Golfers’ Association Charles Lorms Columbus Lloyd Gullickson Cleveland Steve Zappe

McKalip Defeats Wyckoff in Billiard Tourney Opener

McKalip defeated Sport Wyckoff 75 to 51 in the opening match of the straight rail billiard tournament at Varsity Billiard Parlour on Wednesday night. The contest featured strong shots from both players with runs of eight for each. Wyckoff led early, but McKalip surged with a six run in the third and steady breaks to take the lead and hold it. Moats faces Fisher in tonight's match.

McKalip Sport Wyckoff Wyckoff Moats Fisher

Big Ten Teams Scramble For Openers In Weekend Games

Chicago report notes Purdue at Minnesota and Michigan at Northwestern as season openers. Ubi, ill with pneumonia after a broken breastbone, remains in critical condition. Stagg's Chicago hosts Yale. Wisconsin faces Iowa. Ohio State Indiana clash. Illinois to meet Bradley.

Chicago Minnesota Purdue University Hfe Myton UD Ubi Northwestern University Detroit Michigan Reid Minneapolis Kansas State University of Chicago Yale A. A. Stagg Loess Cecil Storey Ohio State Indiana Columbus C. W. Spears Wisconsin Badgers Iowa Quasie Solem Ilinois Meeta Bradiey

Minneapolis and Newark Renew Little World Series Clash

Minneapolis and Newark baseball teams renewed their rivalry as two games each remained in dispute. A protest over yesterday's game could lead to a ninth inning replay or Newark victory. manager Donte Bush protested after umpires ruled on whether Harry Rice of Minneapolis caught a fly ball that would have ended Newark's half inning.

Minneapolis Minn Newark Tgdie Donte Bush Harry

Notre Dame Upsets USC 19 to 12 in 1936 Thriller

Knute Rockne trusted Art Parisien to spark a late Notre Dame rally against Southern California. Parisien feigned, moved, then tossed a key pass to Neimie on the Trojan two yard line for the final score as Notre Dame defeated USC 19 to 12 after trailing 7 6.

Knute Rockne Notre Dame Southern California O' Boyle Riley Aiao Irish Flesi Trojans Specialiat Art Parisien Parisien Neimie Trojan

We Play for Odd Trophies We Play for Odd Trophies

Springfield report notes Wittenberg football will contend for two unusual trophies this season a human skull and a lacquered boot The skull will go to the Oct 16 winner of Wittenberg Wesleyan while the boot goes to the Nov 12 winner over Miami The artifacts are held by Wittenberg from historic wins in 1928 and 1931 respectively

Springfield Wittenberg

Have a Salt Shaker Handy When Reading Baseball News

United Press staff correspondent notes the season break drives wild baseball speculation and media gossip. The piece mocks sensational trades and salary talks while predicting Burleigh Grimes and Ruth will be central to next year’s chatter.

McLemore New York

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