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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1931

Page

5

Mitch's Musings on Football Predictions and Ohio State

Mitch reports an 11-4-2 week with a .682 batting average and .833 season percentage. He notes close losses like Cincinnati over DePauw 7-6 and admires Ohio State's defense while criticizing Ohio's offense and special teams. He previews Columbus Day games and Ohio University’s next test, citing Purdue, Michigan, and upcoming matchups for the Buckeyes.

Cincinnati DePauw California Olympic Club

Glouster Falls to McConnelsville in Football Clash

McConnelsville defeated Glouster High 13 to 7 at the McConnelsville grounds Friday afternoon. Strong off tackle plays sparked the winners to an early lead, with a late second touchdown on a forward pass. Glouster replied in the third, Henry's linebacker score and Woodruff extra point, but the visitors held on as Woodruff’s punting stood out.

Glouster McConnelsville Glouster High Henry Woodruff

Drugs Are Victors Glouster Defeat Nelsonville 13 6

Drury Drugs independent football team extended its winning streak to ten with a 13 6 victory over Nelsonville on the American Legion grounds. Meredith scored on a 12 yard run after the opening kickoff and Hill added the extra point. Woodson intercepted a Glouster pass for a second score, the extra point blocked. A 70 yard march in the fourth period produced another Drug score but the kick failed.

Glouster Drury Drugs American Legion Nelsonville Meredith Hill Woodson

Martin is hero who’s the Goat in World Series vote

Local fans and national followers debated the World Series fate with many choices for goat. Pepper Martin’s late series struggles masked a standout performance as he emerged as baseball’s man of the year despite poor hits in key games.

L. S. Cameron T. Louis U.P Sunny Jim Bottomley Paul Derringer Cardinal Charles Gabby” Street Street Derringer Lefty Groves Grove Chick Hafey Cardinals Hafey George Earnshaw Athletics Mickey Cochrane Max Bishop Jimmy Wilson John Leonard Pepper

Favor Sharkey Over Camera

New York weather permitting the boxing bout billed as the Fight of the Century will be held at Ebbets Field Brooklyn tonight. Jack Sharkey faces Primo Carnera in a 15 round heavyweight contest with Sharkey as 6 to 5 favorite amid doubts about Sharkey's form and Carnera’s ceiling of potential upset.

New York Jimmy Johnston Ebbets Field Brooklyn Jack Sharkey Boston Primo Carnera Johnston Dempsey-Firpo Mudville Corners Whittling Sharkey Broadway Carera Henry McLemore York U.P Neves Carnera Italy America Pyrenees Billy

Logan Preps for Athens Bulldog Clash

Logan coach John Longley outlines a strenuous week of practice after a Friday night game against Lancaster leaves several Purple and White players bruised. The upcoming Athens contest on Friday afternoon draws interest as an interesting clash in the schedule.

Logan Lancaster John Longley Athens

McLemore Sees Karazy Sharkey Carnera Clash At Ebbets Field

Henry McLemore lists reasons for and against the Sharkey Carnera bout at Ebbets Field. The piece notes the public’s eager, mixed views and questions about the fight’s level and significance as fans anticipate the event.

Return game urged after Notre Dame Northwestern tie in rain

After a 0 to 0 tie at Soldier Field the Notre Dame and Northwestern teams drew 76,000 spectators in heavy rain. The story notes possible post season charity game, with talk of a return clash if schedules allow, and highlights players Jack Riley and Hol Krause.

Marchment Schwartz Notre Dame Soldier Field Chicago Schwartz George Kirsley Hicago Northwestern Big Lake Front Stadium Ohio State Ilinois Minnesota Wildcats Pittsburgh Southern California Army Big 10 Irish Purple Northweastern Jack Riley Riley Hol Krause Ollie Ol

Yale and Princeton Lose Title Hopes Early

Yale and Princeton fail to contend for national honors as they open the season with unimpressive showings. Yale crushed by Georgia 26 to 0, Princeton beaten 18 to 7 by Brown, Army defeats Michigan State 20 to 7, Harvard routs New Hampshire 39 to 0, NYU shells Georgetown 34 to 0, Pitt defeats West Virginia 34 to 0, Navy falls to Maryland 6 to 0, Notre Dame improving at Annapolis, Dartmouth beats Holy Cross 14 to 7.

Yale Princeton Bach Brown Yate Georgia Toyard Bruina Tiger Army Michigan State Harvard Olimaeon New Hampshire New York University Georgetown

Unbeaten Six in State United Rise in Early Football Talk

Six teams in the state race, Muskingum Xavier Dietance Wooster Akron and Ohio foreshadow a rough season. Akron meets Wooster while others clash. several teams boast strong defenses with Muskingum and Xavier yet to be scored upon in three games. Dayton leads offensively while Wilmington struggles on defense as Ohio University tops Buckeye Conference.

Muskingum Xavier Dietance Wooster Akron Gi Wooster Bowling Green Ita Credit Hiram Witt Weatern Braffton Dayton Wilmington Ohio University Buckeye Findlay OHIO Heidelberg Masking Oberlin Wocater Mavierok Otter Kent State Wallace Marietta Kenyon Muskingum de Union Ohio Wesleyan Ita Syracuse John Carroll Caseland Ohio Moher Richmond Rio Grande Ohio State Michigan State Western Reserve Kentucky

Buckeyes Favorable to Defeat Wolverines Saturday

Ohio State, smarting from a 26 21 loss to Vanderbilt, begins preparations for a tough set of Western Conference games with Indiana Michigan Northwestern Wisconsin and Illinois. Analysts call the Buckeyes an even choice for the Michigan clash and note strengths in backfield and passing attack, with coaching focus on ends and kicking.

Columbus U.R Ohio State Indiana Michigan Northwestern Wisconsin Illinois Ohio Vanderbilt Buckeyes Ann Arbor Commodores Sam Willaman Bob Haubrich

Contingent showdown eyed as Lancaster game hints even match

The upcoming meeting between the teams is expected to be close since scores against Lancaster suggest parity. Coach Longley has not announced lineup changes for this week. Monday night will address errors from the Lancaster contest with the squad.

Lancaster Longley

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