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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1932

Page

5

Navy Eleven Portraits Spotlight Key Players Before Saturday

Mitch profiles standout Navy players ahead of the upcoming game. Capt J R Reedy from Cleveland leads with leadership and speed, J B Denny from Lancaster contributes quarterback experience, R M Pray from Chula Vista blends blocking and receiving, WR T Samuels of Severna Park shows aggression and speed, and W R Kane from San Rafael showcases ideal tackle build.

Navy J. R. Reedy Cleveland Baldwin- Wallace Reedy Moncure R. M. Pray Chula Vista Calif Sweetwater Union High School T. Samuels Severna Park Naval Academy Severn School Sammy W. R K. Kane San Rafael High School San Rafael Kane

Navy Football Report Notes Roster, Injuries, and Practice Changes

The article profiles players from the 1934 Navy squad including Soupy Campbell and others, lists injuries to Len Sadosky Walt Priode Bill Snyder and Dale Hawkins, and describes coaches Don Peden and Rip Miller adjusting practice plans for the Ohio University game. It notes a taste of both offense and defense in Tuesday scrimmage and previews the expected starting lineup with emphasis on defensive work against Navy passes.

Don Peden Ohio University Den Navy Peden Len Sadosky Bobcats Annapolis Walt Priode Bill Snyder Dale Hawkins Hawkins Red Shirts Don Harold Brown Midshipmen Pullin Bennett

Wisconsin Purdue clash set as offensive duel

In Lafayette and Madison reports from United Press note Wisconsin coach Noble Kizer focusing on strengthening the Badgers running game for a Saturday clash with Purdue. Purdue backfield of Pardonner Hecker Purvis and Horstmann intact. Dr Clarence W Spears reports no major injuries as Wisconsin aims for a solid condition edge over Purdue.

United Press Lafayette Wisconsin Madison Clarence W. Spears Marquette Iowa

Northwestern faces fumbling issue before Illinois clash

Coach Dick Hanley warns Northwestern players to stop fumbling as Illinois game approaches. A lineup shakeup will occur if players do not break the habit.

Evanston Northwestern Illinois Dick Hanley

Maroons Build Up For Knox and Indiana Games

Chicago drills focus on fundamentals ahead of Saturday Knox clash and next week’s Indiana game. All players in good condition except Barton Smith injured with a fractured leg and possibly finished for the season.

Chicago Chicago Maroons Knox Indiana Barton Smith

Illinois names backfield for Northwestern clash

Champaign reports coach Bob Zuppke has almost chosen Captain Berry Cook Yanuskus and Seamons as the Illinois starting backfield for the Northwestern game Saturday. Craven Beynon Carson and Walser will see action as substitutes in the Tilini backfields.

Champaign Bob Zuppke Berry Cook Yanuskus Seamons Illinois Northwestern Craven Beynon Carson Walser Tilini

Ohio State Halfback Hinchman Injured for Michigan Game

Columbus reports Captain Lew Hinchman Ohio State halfback is nursing a bad case of lumbago that may keep him out of the upcoming Michigan game Saturday.

Columbus Lew Hinchman Ohio State Michigan

Michigan Tackle Tom Austin Poised for Saturday Return

Ann Arbor reports sophomore tackle Tom Austin from Columbus is likely to return as a regular for Michigan after his strong performance against Northwestern last week, signaling a key lineup move for the upcoming game.

Ann Arbor Tom Austin Columbus Michigan Northwestern

Coach Bernie Bierman Seeks New Development Plan

In Minneapolis, coach Bernie Bierman focuses on improving players and squad depth. He aims to refine techniques, boost stamina, and implement a structured training cycle to improve team performance this season.

Minneapolis Bernie Bierman

Minnesota Plays for Nebraska Saturday

Minnesota schedules a game against Nebraska this Saturday as part of a visiting invasion. The matchup highlights a clash of programs with Big Ten implications and potential impact on standings.

Minnesota Nebraska

Blomington Football Camp Reports Two Casualties

Two players were reported as casualties in Indiana camp today, fullback Edmonds and guard Nylee.

Blommington Edmonds Nylee Indiana

Hawkeyes Schedule Blocking Lessons After Wisconsin Loss

Iowa City report says Coach Os sie Solem arranged more blocking drills for the Hawkeyes following disappointment with blocking in the Wisconsin game.

Iowa City Iowa Ossie Solem Hawkeyes Wisconsin

Salvage Attempt to Raise Sunken Sub M-2 Falters

After eight months of work salvage vessels nearly raised the sunken British submarine M-2 for removal of crew bodies. A pontoon broke loose during the first attempt, causing a surface failure shown in this airplane photograph.

Grange Leads Illini Past Penn for 24–2 Upset

Art Krenz recounts how Red Grange sparked Illinois to a dominant 24–2 victory over Pennsylvania in 1925. Grange feinted a tackle, then cut right for a score, followed by Britton and Daugherty blocks paving the way for more touchdowns.

Red Grange Illinois Pennsylvania Quakers Illini Grange Sly Bob Zuppke Penn Britton Daugherty

Yale Lineup Is To Be Changed

Yale coaches dissatisfied with the Blue after a deadlock with Bates and Chicago, order a drastic shake-up to face Brown. Only four starters remain. five new players, including Felix Hughes, Walter Kimball, Joe Johnson, Hillman Holcombe, Stratford Morton, join the lineup with Morton and Bob Lassiter likely to alternate.

New Haven Conn U.P Yale Bates Chicago Brown Mal Stevens Felix Hughes Walter Kimball Joe Johnson Hillman Holcombe Stratford Morton Morton Bob Lassiter

Double pays big at Sportsman's Park winners

The daily double at Sportsman's Park returned $1,307 for each $2 ticket on the winners of races two and three. Only three people bought tickets on the two winners Raffler Conn in race two and Dark Star in race three.

Chicago Sportsman's Park Raffler Conn Dark Star

Navy Eyes Ohio University Clash After Strong Front Wall

Navy, 1-1 on the season, braces for Ohio University as Captain Reedy’s line aims to crack the Bobcats. Ohio’s powerful offense and stout defense, refined by Coach Don Peden, promise a tough test for Navy’s improved line and speedy backfield, highlighted by recent success in end runs and reliable extra points.

Annapolis Navy Ohio University Athens Ohio Bobcats Midshipmen Reedy Bobcats Ohio Indiana Cincinnati Bobcat Hindenberg Don Peden Anderson Notre Dame Haskell Washington and Lee Generals Washington and Lee George Washington Davidson William and Mary William

Logan Hosts Gallipolis Eleven Friday

Gallipolis Blue Devils boast strong offense and defense after two wins and a 74 point tally. Coach Lawrence Myers reviews scrimmage results with first and second strings ahead of Friday game at Logan.

Gallipolis Gallipolis Blue Devils Lawrence Myers Logan Hocking County Middleport Pomeroy Vickers Hayes Gothard

McCarthy Signs New Yankees Contract for 1933

New York October 12 Joe McCarthy the Yankees manager has signed a three year contract with a substantial salary increase. He expects Babe Ruth to be the club s right fielder in 1933 and notes Ruth can still wallop the ball. Owner Colonel Jacob Ruppert would not disclose the exact raise but sources cite about forty thousand dollars, an eight thousand dollar increase.

New York U.R Joe McCarthy New York Yankees Babe Ruth McCarthy Yanks Jacob Rapper The

Crawford Voted Most Valuable Player in American Association

Pat Crawford Columbus first baseman was named the leagues MVP by a Sporting News selected committee. He totaled 41 points, with runners up including Russell Van Atta, Ernie Wingard, Evar Swanson, Rosy Ryan, and Mary Wooster. Navy eclipsed the record with a late touchdown success, lifting morale in Annapolis after a subdued start to the week.

ST. Louis Pat Crawford Columbus American Association Sporting News Crawford Russell van Atta St. Paul Ernie Wingard Indianapolis Evar Swanson Chicago White Sox Rosy Ryan Minneapolis Mary Wooster Army Navy Annapolis

Slim crowd seen for Michigan state fracas at Columbus

The article notes a likely sparse crowd for the Ohio State at Michigan clash in Columbus with advance tickets predicting under 30 000 in Ohio Stadium. It recalls historic Buckeye Wolverine battles and outlines past conference results and current expectations as Michigan is favored.

Michigan Columbus Get

Maxie Rosenbloom Carded in Dayton Fight Update

Dayton report confirms Maxie Rosenbloom world heavyweight champion will meet Jack Fox in Terre Haute Indiana next Monday night. Fox, who defeated Carl Kristner of Alton Monday, is due to arrive by Saturday with promoter notes predicting gate receipts rivaling top events of the past three years.

Dayton Jack Fox Terre Haute Ind Maxie Rosenbloom Nere Rosenbloom Fox Onl Cnyristner Alton Terre Monte Jack Redmond Johneon Ahso Fos

Coon Hound Trials Set for Sunday Near St. Marys

The Ohio Fish and Game Association announces a coon hound trial on October 16 at Koop Grove south of St. Marys along Route 66. William Reinhart, chief of Ohio Division of Conservation, and other state officials plan to attend. More than 100 dogs expected to compete for a prize of 110 dollars, signaling one of the largest events in the area.

ST. Marys Oho Fish and Game Association Koop Grove William HM. Reinhart Division of Conservation Oho Ohio Indiana

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