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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1933
Page
9
Ohio University football reports Woody Wills dominating scrimmages and two early games showing him as a rising star. He eludes multiple tacklers, scores through heavy reception and power runs, while the team prepares for Franklin College and Miami game week.
Jim Foxx of the Philadelphia Athletics topped the writers poll as the American League MVP for the second straight year. Babe Ruth’s name was omitted for the first time since 1922. Foxx led in batting with .356, hit 48 homers, and drove in 159 runs, while Cronin finished second with Manush third.
Fred Grubmeier of Iowa and Jim McMillen of Chicago drew. Paul Boesch of Brooklyn defeated Bill Nelson of St Louis. Yanka Zelezinsky of Russia defeated Henry Piers of Holland. Dick Shikat of Philadelphia defeated Lou Plummer of Indiana. Ray Steele of California drew with Dick Raines of Texas.
Louis L. Wilson 33 of Columbus was killed when his car was struck by a New York Central train at a crossing late yesterday.
In South Bend, Dan Hanley, a 1930 Notre Dame fullback, has regained strength and risen from fifth to second team after returning from a two year absence. Across the country, Northwestern focuses on a passing attack for Stanford, Illinois drills emphasize passing and running after Fred Frink’s leg injury, Michigan works on defending passes against Michigan State, Wisconsin tests two 190 pound backs to boost power, Indiana plays hard scrimmage before Notre Dame visit, Minnesota unveils new formations for Purdue.
Leo Kin sel fished below the Beverly dam taking a 10 pound muskie and an eight pound wall-eyed pike on plugs. Both catches came from the Muskingum river and were praised as prizes of the season.
The Bulldogs prepare for a Friday afternoon showdown with Jackson on the Ohio University practice field. Injuries linger as Coury is out with a broken collarbone, while the lineup features reshuffles at end and guard spots. Web still sidelined, Parfitt may step in if he cannot return. The team shows progress in blocking despite ragged tackling and eye a hard but winnable game.
New York boxing commission designates Ray Impellettiere 260 pounds from Cold Springs as the gatekeeper to a title shot at Primo Carnera. From four challengers Maxie Baer King Levinsky Tommy Loughran and John Risko must beat him to contend. If Impellettiere defeats all others he remains the contender. Kid Chocolate to defend featherweight title against Freddie Miller. Chocolate is NY champion and Miller is NBA champion.
Eddie Cool from Philadelphia defeated Harry Dubinski of Chicago by decision in Detroit. Sammy Slaughter stopped Fritz Heinz at Saginaw. Chuck Woods beat Marty Gornick in Detroit. Frank Kapanowski won a point decision over Harold Anthony. Nick Torres bested Coca Cola Kid in Detroit.
A Lawrence College substitute, not in the game, nearly stopped Carleton quarterback Donald Senior during a 101 yard run that set up a touchdown in the 14 to 7 Lawrence victory. The reserve dashed from the bench, missed the tackle by inches, then touched off the crowd with no penalty.
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