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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1931

Page

5

Ohio University Faces Simpson Week of Hard Work

Ohio University coach Don Peden pushed the team in a long Monday practice after a disappointing showing against Denison. The Bobcats prepare for Saturday’s home game with Simpson College of Indianola Iowa while focusing on tackling blocking and ball handling to reduce fumbles and improve short yardage. Rex Burke’s knee injury ends his season. Rob inet te moves to end and Jack Laskin returns to guard to fill the gap.

Mitch Ohio University Don Peden Simpson College Indianola Iowa Peden Denison the Baptists Bobcats Simpson Iowa State Drake Detroit Parsons Richards Middlewest Ohio van Gilder Anderson Russ Kepler Len Sadosky Rex Burke Burke Robinette Jack Laskin

Mitch's Musings on Football Season Tangle

A column laments split attention between football and baseball as the 1930 era gridiron season unfolds. It notes Northwestern leading the Big 10, Army and Notre Dame strong, Yale, Princeton, and Brown facing tests, and mentions Georgia, Vanderbilt, Tennessee, and Alabama in the South. It cites upcoming schedules and questions which teams stand out this year.

Brooklyn Jimmy Wilson Ike Moore Northwestern Notre Dame George Yale Army Michigan State Brown Princeton Maryland Navy Harvard West Point Pitt New York University Georgetown Chick Meehan Ith the Violets Rutgers Colgate Oregon Georgia Fordham Carnegie Tech Vanderbilt Tennessee Alabama Bull Dogs Ohio State Irmue Tenessee Mississippi Mississippi A & M Michigan Wildcats Chicago Idue Illinois Indiana St. Mary’s Slip Madigan California Washington State Trojans

Bowling Green Defensively Dominant Through Early Season

Bowling Green College's Falcons boast a 16 game unbeaten run, with three scoreless ties against Baldwin Wallace Mt Union and Western Reserve and a 6 to 0 win over Mt Union. Ford Murray's punting and tackling help keep opponents from scoring. Murray hails from Kerry Center Ohio.

Bowling Green Northwest Ohio Bowling Green College Baldwin-Wallace Mt. Union Western Reserve Baldwinallace Bowlingten Falcons Michigan Bowl Green Detroit City College Bowly Green Ford Murray Murray Kerry Center

Pomeroy Plays Remaining Games at Middleport Grounds

Play at Middleport Meroy October 13 reports that due to the Pomeroy athletic field condition all home games this season will be moved to Middleport grounds. Arrangements completed Monday. Next Friday at 3 30 P M the Pomeroy team meets Gallipolis Middleport in a league game neither side has won this year. The contest is expected to be hotly contested with remaining home games to be played under lights.

MEROY Pomeroy Athletic Middleport Unds Pomey Gallipolis Middleport Pomeroy Wlight

Atlanta man injured by water bag tossed from hotel

Oct 13 Dayton report says Arey thirty of Atlanta Ga is recovering at Miami Valley Hospital with head and spine injuries after a paper bag of water was hurled from a hotel window as he walked by. Police cannot locate the bag thrower or the floor of origin.

Dayton U.P Alaired ‘Arey Atlanta Miami Valley Hospital Arey

Veteran Hangs Self in Somerville Home

A. R. Clarence Stephen aged 36, a World War veteran, hanged himself in the cellarway of his Somerville residence. He was believed to be mentally ill and the death occurred October 13 in Hamilton, Ohio.

Self Hamilton A.R Clarence Stephen Somerville

Boxing results from Milwaukee and Brooklyn card

Night of fights features Frankie OBrien knocking out Angel Cliville in Milwaukee while Henry Firpo and Gary Leach draw in Milwaukee. Brooklyn bouts see Sharkey defeat Carnera and Okun beat Petrin, with McCarthy drawing Corlire and Lusky defeating Baker plus Cobb KOing Rose.

Milwaukee Frankie O’brien Hartford Conn Angel Cliville Porto Rico Henry Firpo Newcastle Gary Leach Gary Ind Freddie Tompkins Mickey O’‘Neil Drew Jack Robinson Cudahy Wis Tony Myszka Benton Harbor Mich Brooklyn Jack Sharkey Boston Primo Carnera Italy Jack Paleo Newark Pagese Presidio Yale Okun New York Don Petrin Jack McCarthy Pedro Corri Pete Lusky Scranton Sammy Baker Walter Cobb Baltimore Jack Rose Chicago

Boxing card results Brooklyn and New York bouts

Joe Mach of Brooklyn stopped Ray Pollack of Kansas City in a 4 round bout. Carl Damone from Bronx defeated Twain Mark of California by points. Charley Bedi of Yorkville outpointed Jack Thomas of Philadelphia in a four round match.

New York Joe Mach Brooklyn Ray Pollack Kansas City Carl Damone Bronx Twain Mark California Charley Bedi Yorkville Jack Thomas Philadelphia

Boxing results from Trenton and Bridgeport matches

At Trenton New Jersey Kid Choco edged Steve Smith 125 1 2 to 130 1 2. In Bridgeport Philippines fighter Serge Radam won over Conrad Conde 120 to 121 1 2 in a 5 bout event.

Trenton N. J Kid Chocolate Steve Smith Bridgeport Conn Serge Radam Philippines Conrad Conde Cuba

Paul Pirrone Knocks Out Jimmy Taylor in Cleveland

Cleveland middleweight Paul Pirrone KO'd Jimmy Taylor in a local bout, the win sealing a decisive victory for Pirrone in the arena.

Cleveland Paul Pirrone Jimmy Taylor

Same Lineup For Tribe in 1932 Evans

Cleveland manager Billy Evans says the 1932 Indians will be practically the same club that finished fourth in the American League this season. He notes the team will gain experience and be stronger next year with few minor league tryouts and no major purchases, and he denies talks with the Athletics about Rube Walberg.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Billy Evans Indians

Wing Returns to Baldwin-Wallace Lineup in Practice

Berea Ohio October 13 Clarence Wing star halfback returned to the Baldwin Wallace lineup after donning a uniform for the first time since an injury in a practice scrimmage Pete Sasse moved from fullback to end position The Yellow Jackets face Kenyon in Gambier on Saturday

Berea Clarence Wing Baldwin-Wallace Wing Pete Sasse Yellow Jackets Kmyon Gambier

Krieger Addresses Athens Kiwanis Club

Earl C. Krieger former Ohio University football player and game official spoke to the Athens Kiwanis Club at the Hotel Berry Monday night. He shared officiating experiences and explained common penalties.

Earl C. Krieger Ohio University Athens Kiwanis Club Berry Krieger

Street Named for Connie Mack Not To Be Renamed

Menasha Wisconsin residents refuse to rename Konemac Street honoring Connie Mack despite his World Series loss. Fans long praised the Philadelphia manager and locals say the name, even if misspelled, remains a good tribute.

Connie Mack Menasha Wis U.R Konemac Philadelphia

Ohio State Soccer Opens Season With Illinois Game

Ohio State prepares for its opening match against Illinois on Oct 17 with practice underway in Columbus. Candidates include Louis Balant of Lorain and Carl Deeds of Lancaster. team also schedules a return tilt with Illinois and a game against Army.

Columbus Ohio State Illinojis Ohio Louis Balant Lorain Carl Deeds Lancaster Iillinois Army

Boles Focuses On Kicker For Wooster Akron Clash

Wooster College coach L C Boles directed an intensive drill as the team prepares for the annual game with Akron University. The emphasis was on punting with Frost Howell and Brinkerhof sharing kicking duties in practice.

Wooster U.P Wooster College Akron University L. C. Boles Frost Howell Brinkerhof

Ride Confident Case In Return Sweat To Face Oberlin

Case University's football team resumed signal drills at Van Horn Field with several injured players back. Coach Ray Ride expressed confidence the squad would beat Oberlin this Saturday after improving since practice began last month.

Cleveland U.P Case University Ray Ride Oberlin van Horn Field

Lou Fonseca Named White Sox Manager

Chicago October 18. Lou Fonseca named manager of the Chicago White Sox, the youngest skipper in the majors. Signed a two year deal after coming from Cleveland in a May trade for Willie Kamm, he succeeds Donie Bush who resigned. Fonseca plans to keep Lu Blue at first and play left field. He has played every position except pitcher and catcher in ten major league seasons with the Reds Phillies Indians and White Sox under five managers.

Fonseca White Sox Cleveland Willie Kamm South Side Donie Bush Sox Lu Blue Reda Fhiilies Indians Moran Hendricks Fletcher McCallister Peckinpaugh Bush

Believe Collins to Succeed Mack as A s Manager

Three members of the American League champions imply that Connie Mack will be replaced as manager of the Philadelphia Athletics by Branch Rickey? Wait. The article notes that Bucky Collins is expected to take over next season as Athletics manager while en route to San Francisco and Japan on a barnstorming trip. The unnamed sources include Lefty Grove Mickey Cochrane and Al Simmons, with Frankie Frisch and Frederick Lieb present.

Los Angeles R.oddie Collins Cornelius McGillicuddy Philadelphia Athletics Robert Lefty) Grove Mickey Cochrane al Simmons San Francisco Japan Collins Frankie Frisch St. Louis Cardinals Frederick Lieb New York

Sharkey Declares Victory Over Primo Carnera

Jack Sharkey speaks with reporters after defeating Primo Carnera, calling him a tough foe as he praises his own power and predicts Carnera will improve. The article details postfight scenes, Carnera’s injuries, and Sharkey’s celebratory mood.

Sharkey Primo Carnera

Sharkey and Gunboat Smith Share Credit on Big Bout

Jack Sharkey title holder and Gunboat Smith collaborated to deliver a landmark heavyweight fight at Elbetts Field. Sharkey dominated Primo Carnera, while Smith's intervention averted a likely finish on a foul, saving the spectacle for 30,000 fans who paid top prices. the bout ended with Sharkey in command after 15 rounds.

Dixon Stewart York U.R Jack N Sharkey Smith Jack Dempsey Luis Firpo Sharkey Primo Carnera Elbbet's Primo Johnny Buckley Jack Carnera Seasion Fana Hia Ernie Schaaf

Dayton Stars Lead Scoring Parade In Ohio College Football

Martin Schnurr of University of Dayton again tops the state scoring chart with five touchdowns. Hal Pennington and Paul Beckwick of Navier University share second with 21 points. Cliff Nelson of Wooster and Chuck Culetta of John Carroll tally 19 points each as a state list details top scorers and points.

Martin Schnurr University of Dayton Reind Ohio Hal Pennington Paul Beckwick Navier University Cliff Nelson Wooster Chuck Culetta John Carroll

Sam Willaman Aims for Michigan Lineup Changes

Ohio State coach Sam Willaman plans changes for the Michigan game after Vanderbilt loss. Sophomore Marshall Oliphant likely to sit idle. Ted Quiat and John Fugitt expected in uniform late in the week. Sid Gillman moves to end, Bil Belk to tackle. Bill Carroll shines in practice with potential first-half impact.

Olumbus Vanderbilt Ohio State Buckeyes Sam Wilaman Michigan Marshall Oliphant Sophomor Wea Ted Qulat John Fugitt Willaman Sid Gillman Ward Rubenstein Bil Belk Gene Baumgarten Bill Carroll Ohio Don Miller

Mercer Upsets Presbyterian? No, Mercer Stays Strong

Cleveland report notes Mercer, a Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association team, beat Presbyterian College last week for its third executive victory. The article highlights Mercer's large line, averaging 200 pounds, and a hefty 185 pound backfield as part of its encouaging season form.

Cleveland R Cough Ralph Vince Sage Stadium Johin Carroll Carroll Mercer Mahcer Southern Intercollegiate Atheletic Association Presbyterian College

Oberlin Sees Return of Key Players Ahead of Cane Clash

Oberlin reports most players in good condition for Saturday's game with Cane after blocking and signal practice. Three injured backs Barry Barker and Meaty rejoined lineup with substitute fullback Bath back in action. A knee injury may limit Hilldale, while Scientiata is listed as possible.

Oberlin Cane Gagne Barry Barker Meaty Dean Bath

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Ones Dens Inc i Wea Rae H Middleport Tribe Evans Athens Boles Lou Fonseca Lewis Fonseca Chicago White Sox Mack A’s Henry McLemore Edgar Primo Camera Carera Moocha Blige Board of Control Seon Lee Greatland Rice Coca-Cola Bottling Works George C. Kaye Erdmann CO. Merchant Tailors Hotel Berry Kane James Jupiter Hazel Ross Hailey Smith and Gabriel Ept Sechnar Cassecone Pennington Xavier Beckwith Nelson Culotta J. Carrell Fearn Allen Ohio Northern Wilcox Heidelberg Clinger Miami Roudebush Willoughby, Ohie U Sam Willaman Akers
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