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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1932

Page

5

Hard Fight Expected in Buckeye Campaign

The article previews a tough Ohio football season with Ohio University and Navy standout players, key losses and upcoming tests. It highlights Elden Armbrust’s impact, Navy catches by Brown and Sinth, and a 14 to 0 loss that dimmed Ohio State hopes, while noting Ohio Wesleyan and Miami leading the Buckeye Conference and Cincinnati and Dayton undefeated in non-conference play.

Dana Navy Brown Colvin Collins Elden Armbrust Army Ohio Oval Sinth Ohio Wesleyan Wittenberg Miami Denison Michigan Ohio State Purdue Wisconsin Pittsburgh Tennessee Alabama Cincinnati South Dakota Temple Bucknell Colgate Lafayette Dayton Xavier Georgetown Southern Methodist Syracuse Ohio University Claude Chrisman Clark Gabriel Russell Kepler Southeastern Ohio Indiana Don Peden Bobcats Buckeye Orford Wesleyan Ohio U. Ane Denison Nnn

Ohio Triumph Over Navy Highlights Brown Bernardo Dann

Mitchs Musings notes Ohio State's victory over Navy with Harold Browns improved passing and punting. Sophomores John Dann and Pete Bernardo shine on offense while Bob Hilbert and Mac McCashen recover from early injuries. Defensive stops disrupt Navy’s attack as Ohio State takes the lead.

Ohio Navy Harold Brown Bobcats Brown John Dann Pete Bernardo Bob Hilbert Mac McCashen Bernardo McCashen Pete

Blue Monday at Ohio State in Ohio State vs Pitt preview

Oct 17 report from Columbus notes a gloomy day amid Ohio State’s 14 to 0 loss to Michigan and looming clash with Pittsburgh. Marshall Oliphant may replace Carl Cramer at quarterback while Junius Ferrell’s knee injury could sideline him two weeks. Don Wilson, Joe Salvaterra and Max Padiow vie for Ferrell’s spot.

Columbus O.R Ohio State Michigan Pittsburgh Ohio Army Pitt Indiana Wisconsin Marshall Oliphant Carl Cramer Cramer Junius Ferrell Don Wilson Joe Salvaterra Max Padiow Ferrell

Amos Tenders Football Coach Job After Berry Resigns

Charley Berry, White Sox catcher and former All-American end, leaves football coaching at Grove City College to focus on baseball. Bill Amos is tendered the head football position.

Amos Berry Charley Berry White Sox Lafayette Berry Grove City College Bill Amos

Michigan Track Coach Dittoes Academic Standards

University of Michigan coach Charlie Hoyt says poor students are unworthy of consideration for the track team, signaling strict academic eligibility concerns for athletes.

Theip University of Michigan Charlie Hoyt

Frame bags big purse in Indianapolis 500 win

Fred Frame of Los Angeles won the 500 mile race at Indianapolis Speedway this year earning a total purse of about 31000 dollars. The event highlighted a prize pool and Frame secured the top prize in the long race.

Fred Frame Los Angeles

Wolverines Win On Williamson TD Catch vs Ohio State

In a dramatic play by Michigan captain Ivan Williamson, a 26 yard pass from Newman sailed over a dark jersey OSU defender to Williamson at the four yard line. He caught it and scored the decisive touchdown.

Ivan Williamson Michigan Newman Williamson Ohio State Carter Purdue Rey

Yellow Jackets Face Gallipolis In Key Friday Clash

Middleport and Gallipolis meet on their home turf with the league title likely decided by the winner. The Yellow Jackets trail rivals after defeating Athens, while Pomeroy still eyes a path to the crown despite a 26 0 setback.

Middleport Yellow Jackets Athens Bulldogs Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Husky Gallipolis Gallipolis Pomeroy Panthers Gallia County Panthers Middleport-Pomeroy

Pitt and Irish Face Big Intersectional Showdowns

Pitt and Notre Dame clash with Ohio State at Pittsburgh and Carnegie Tech meeting Notre Dame at South Bend. Harvard faces Dartmouth as Stanford meets USC, Auburn seeks Tulane win, and Virginia Tech plays Kentucky in a packed national schedule. Rice clashes with Texas as Fordham meets Michigan State.

Ohio State Pittsburgh Army Indiana Michigan Carnegie Tech Notre Dame South Bend Ind Tech University of Texas Longhorns Fordham Michigan State New York

Michigan football sketches showcase two plays versus Northwestern

The article details two Michigan offensive designs, one a short kick formation with a forward pass to the No. 2 back and a cut block from the ends and back. The second is a balanced line with an eight yard spread ends, backs in proximity, and a possible pass to the No. 3 receiver while guards protect the passer.

Michigan Northwestern Imag Diag

Big man or small man can’t gain distance on drives

Some golf professionals contend that when timing stance and all factors align a good big man cannot drive a ball farther than a good little man. They argue there is a point beyond which increasing impact does not add distance.

Billy Evans Watches Stew Aiken For Indians Outfield

Cleveland general manager Billy Evans should track Stew Aiken a Cleveland youth who earned a spot in the All-America college team for Alabama, leading the squad in batting and home runs and excelling in every hitting phase.

Billy Billy Evans Cleveland Indians Stew Aiken Cleveland Alabama

Notre Dame backs named in 1932 Fighting Irish lineup

The article lists Notre Dame’s 1932 backfield including Charles Jaskwhich at quarterback Mike Koken and Joe Sheeket aki as halfbacks and George Melinko vich at fullback. It notes inter sectional games such as University Colgate Yale Army Southern Methods Centenary and others with matchups like Detroit Virginia Loyola New Orleans St Louis Temple Denver and West Liberty Teachers Adrian.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish Charles Jaskwhich Mike Koken Joe Sheeketaki George Melinkovich University-Colgate Yale Army Southern Methodists Centenary Vanderbilt-Georgia Marquette Boston College Washington California Detroit West Virginia Loyola New Orleans St. Louis University Temple Denver West Liberty Adrian

What a climb but worth it Army Pittsburgh game

Henry McLemore recalls the Army Pittsburgh football game with vivid humor. The writer describes the arduous ascent to Michie Stadium, the four stages of the climb, and the thrill of reaching the top to witness a great game. A light note about Norma Shearer adds color to the scene.

Henry McLemore Wester New York Army-Pittsburgh Michie Stadium New York Tts West Point Hudson Gibraltar Eee & General Whiee Norma Shearer Norma

West Virginia Teams Open With Wins Across State

West Virginia University aborts no, the Mountaineers lead a slate of state teams earning first victories last week. Salem and Potomac snapped winless runs, New River thrashed Cedarville 81 to 0 on dedication day, and West Virginia defeated Wesleyan 114 to 0 as other clashes set the tone for the season.

Virginia College Mountain State Mountaineers West Virginia University Salem Potomac Ledger New River Cedarville College West Virginia West Mersis-Harvey Davis Elkins Furman West Liberty Langley Field Detroit Gus Dorias Marshall Ohio Herd Dayton Wesleyan Duquesne Pittsburgh Adrian Mich Wheeling Morris-Harvey Clarksburg Shepherd-Potomac Bethany Quantico Marines Washington

Michigan and Purdue vie for Big Ten title lead

Michigan and Purdue pace the Big Ten race with two conference wins each while Indiana and Northwestern follow. Michigan eclipsed Ohio State and Notre Dame others in a season of close yardage and key scores as Purdue faces Northwestern next, with hopes of a title tie looming.

Chicago Michigan Purdue Indiana Wolverines Boilerraakers Northwestern Wierenein Onis State Minnesota Wiscongin Bloomington Minneapolis Boilermakers Evanston Ohio State Harry Newman Wiss Cousin Paul Pardenner

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