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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1932

Page

5

Bobcats Still in Buckeye Race Despite Strong Redskin Challenge

The piece argues Ohio University and the Buckeye Conference standings remain open with four teams capable of the title as Miami of Ohio and Cincinnati vie for dominance. It notes future games against Wesleyan and Ohio Wesleyan, plus the impact of Marshall joining the league, and it discusses a proposed drafting system to balance major league strength among clubs.

Bobcats Buckeye Redskins Miami Wesleyan Cincinnati Wittenberg Bearcats Dana King Ohio Miami Eleven Ohio Wesleyan Ohio Eleven Afty Denison Marshall

Breather becomes tough foe for Georgetown in Kentucky clash

Georgetown College prepares to test Ohio rivals after a 19-7 win over Wittenberg. Bobcat injuries mount with Corradini Sadosky Hawkins Bernardo sidelined. Peden plans light practices to avoid added hospital losses as Miami and Navy stretches loom.

Georgetown Wittenberg Ohio Kentucky Bobcats Miami Hilbert McCashen Bill Snyder Henry Corradini Len Sadosky Redskins Corradini Sadosky Peden Dale Hawkins Pete Bernardo

Buckeyes Start Real Work Today Ahead of Wisconsin Clash

Ohio State players began earnest prep for the Big Ten showdown with Wisconsin. Regulars mostly excused from practice, captain Lew Hinchman and Marshall Oliphant in uniform for kicking drills, others scrimmaged with freshmen, while some sat out after the Pittsburgh game.

Columbus U.P Ohio State Wisconsin Lew Hinchman Marshall Oliphant Pittsburgh

Coach Marries Wilmington Coach in Surprise Ceremony

Wilmington October 25. The marriage of Dr Dalton Peele Wilmington College head football coach to Miss Ruby Giseke was announced here. Dr Peele, a physician, met Miss Giseke while he was an interne in Hollywood hospital Los Angeles where she was a nurse. He skipped football practice to take a brief honeymoon.

Wilmington A.R Dalton Peele Wilmington College Ruby Giseke Peele Giseke Hollywood Hospital Los Angeles

Two USC Brothers Follow Path Blazing in Football

The University of Southern California features two players this season who are brothers to former Trojan stars. Jimmy Saunders, brother of Russ Saunders, and King Hall, brother of Bob Hall, both carry on the family football legacy at USC.

University of Southern California Trojans Jimmy Saunders Russ King Hall Bob

Wildcats Line Strain Shown In Early Games

Northwestern University offenses struggle for yards as the Wildcats manage only two first downs by the line in the first three fall games, highlighting limited rushing success and reliance on other plays.

Wildcats Northwestern University

Glynn Signed by Cardinals Hopes to Play First Base

The St. Louis Cardinals sign Jimmy Glynn of Franklin New Jersey and plan to try him at first base next season 1930s era.

Glynn St. Louis Cardinals Jimmy Glynn Franklin, N. J Jimmy Red Birds

Billiard Championship Set for New York City Start

The world pocket billiard championship tournament will begin in New York City on December 5. The event gathers top players to compete for the world title.

New York City

Bulldogs Ready for Logan Tilt

Athens High School football notes a week of fundamentals and scoring drills as they prepare to face Logan Thursday afternoon. Coaches emphasize improving tackling blocking and aerial attack while noting passing has been inconsistent and needs refinement before the Logan game.

Athens High School Logan Middleport Eleven Tinemen McKinley Speiser Dick Whipple Spike Speiser

Grid casualties showing decrease in fatalities

New York October 25. The 1932 safety rule changes reduced college football deaths but not prep school or sandlot football. With the season half over the death toll reaches 13, none in college games. One collegian, Martin Hugh Williams 18 Loyola fresh man New Orleans, died from a stomach injury during practice scrimmage. Three schoolboys died from blood poisoning after minor injuries. Four died of broken necks. Other fatalities resulted from internal or head injuries.

New York U.P Martin Hugh Williams Loyola New Orleans

Last Night Fight Results From Philadelphia by United Press

George Godfrey stopped Al Fay in Philadelphia. Charley Loughran defeated Frankie Carr in Philadelphia. Jack Willis stopped Nick Venore in Philadelphia. Umberto Arca stopped Will Mathews in Baltimore. K. Christner defeated Eddie Benson in Brooklyn.

United Press Philadelphia George Godfrey al Fay Charleroi Charley Loughran Frankie Carr Chester Jack Willis Texas Nick Venore Umberto Arca Porto Rico Will Mathews Baltimore K. ©. Christner Akron Eddie Benson Brooklyn

Mid West Grid Camps Teams Rally Amid Injuries and Replacements

Chicago backs Zimmer Sahlin Mahoney suffer injuries ahead of the Wisconsin game. Kipke may keep Newman Everhardus Regeczi Petoskey in the Princeton clash. Purdue in strong shape after Northwestern tests. Indiana shakes up lineup after defeat, demoting Nylee Rehm Anglemyer to lower units.

United Press Chicago Chicago Pete Zimmer Sahlin Mahoney Indiana Kipke Newman Everhardus Regeczi Petoskey Princeton Bloomington Ind Billy Hayes Hoosiers Nylee Rehm Anglemyer

Notre Dame Prepares for Pitt Aerial Attack

South Bend Notre Dame plans a scrimmage today to prep for a Saturday game with Pittsburgh. Coach Heartley Anderson will devote much of the week to perfecting a defense against Pitt's passing attack.

South Bend Notre Dame Pittsburgh Heartley Anderson Pitt

Michigan Prepares Hard for Prince Ton Invasion Saturday

Ann Arbor reports Michigan trains intensely as Prince ton plans a Saturday invasion. Stan Fay is noted in the snippet as part of the preparation context.

Ann Arbor Michigan Princeton Stan Fay

Northwestern Tackle Gonya to Return for Minnesota Game

Northwestern coach confirms Bob Gonya will return from a leg injury to bolster the line for the Minnesota game. Zuver and Heuss, who filled in at right tackle against Purdue, played well enough to likely keep their spots versus the Gophers.

Lafayette, Inc Purdue Northwestern York University Minnesota Wisconsin Evanston Bob Gonya Zuver Heuss Gonya Gophers

Hass May Return for Twin City Grid Tilt

Minneapolis reports Captain Walter Hass, suffering from a chest ailment nicknamed "Charley Horse," may be able to play in the upcoming game after being benched in the Iowa clash. The team hopes his return boosts the attack and defense as they face a strong opponent in the home stretch.

Minneapolis Walter Hass

Wisconsin Coach Tests Tackle Prospects After Buckets’ Ineligibility

Madison Wisconsin Coach Dee Spears is testing Wisconsin tackle candidates this week to replace Buckets Goldenberg who has been ruled ineligible for cutting too many classes.

Madison Wis Dee Spears Wisconsin Buckets Goldenberg

Zuppke weighs Seamons as Illinois backfield starter

Champaign Illinois coach Bob Zuppke considers Zeke Seamons sophomore fullback as a starter for Illinois against Chicago. Saturday capt Berry Yanuskus and Froschauer were among backs in yesterday drill.

Champaign IIL Bob Zuppke Zeke Seamons Fuilback Illinois Chicago Capt. Berry Yanuskus Froschauer

Logan and Athens Set for Thirsty Thursday Football Clash

Logan and Athens prepare for their annual clash with two days to go. Coach John Longley trims regulars to light drills amid injury questions on Lecrone and McMilland. Athens enjoys an open date to sharpen. Logan faces a strong foe in league leader. Band preparations and drum major Glenden Shriner cap the build up.

Logan John Longley Athens Lecrone McMilland Logan High School Richard McCutchan Gallipolia Glenden Shriner

Scoring leaders in Ohio college football this fall

Two young men have seven touchdowns apiece this fall to lead Ohio college scoring. George Gerry of Dayton has four points total with one extra point. Earl Wright of Wittenberg is second, Bil Gilliland of Cincinnati is third with four points, and George Werts of Ohio Wesleyan is fourth with 38 points.

Ohio George Gerry University of Dayton Earl Wright Wittenberg Bil Gilliland University of Cincinnati George Werts Ohio Wesleyan

Important Intersectional Games on Week's Schedule

Notre Dame travels to Pittsburgh to face the Panthers, and Purdue meets New York University in New York as two top teams clash in key midweek intersectional battles. Notre Dame and Purdue showcase balanced offenses under coaches Hearty Anderson and Noble Kiger, with Big Ten and East rivals highlighted in a weekend of high stakes football.

Chicago Notre Dame Purdue University of Pittaburgh Pittaburgh New York University New York Hearty Anderson Noble Kiger Knute Rockne Anderson George Gipp Kiser Horstmann Jimmy Carter Ing Fred Macker Ballet Paeser Ak Purvia Jaskwhicoh Dale Kate Melinkovich Brancheau Ve Kohen Janas Sheeketski Midwest Michigan Blaze Fordham Marquette Boston College Carnegie Tech Ohio State Pitt Chris Yale New Ha

Nelsonville High School Journalism Club and Band Debt Update

Nelsonville High School forms a Journalism Club to familiarize residents with school happenings. The band clears its debt, settling $606.41 via a $300 cash settlement. Receipts total and expenditures are listed, with notes on school costs and calls for stable funding and parental involvement.

Nelsonville High School Ron

The Beauty of Autumn in Hills and Harvest

A poetic appreciation of autumn’s color and meaning. The author recalls pilgrims and early Americans, praising the season’s beauty and Thanksgiving spirit as nature fades into October blue skies and amber leaves. A. G. 8.

Tea Honoring Mrs Ward Hamm at Home Economics Club

The Home Economics Room hosted a tea for former instructor Mrs Ward Hamm. After a business meeting the club performed a humorous play In the Doctor's Office. Refreshments followed and Mrs Hamm shared highlights of her trip in the West. A Halloween party was planned for the near future.

Ward Hamm

Girl Scouts to Head Assembly Program During Week

In National Girl Scout Week Troops 1 and II will lead an assembly program on Wednesday. The program features demonstrations songs and piano duets and aims to entertain while teaching Scout principles and ideals.

Girl Scouts Troops Giri

Smith-Hughes Institute meeting in New Lexington

Mrs. Doria Horch represented N. H. 8 at the Smith-Hughes Institute gathering for vocational Home Economics teachers of southeastern Ohio. The October 22 session at New Lexington High School Auditorium ran from 10 to 12 with Miss Glenn as chairman. The group discussed plans to improve instruction. Special interest lay in ideas to enhance the program.

Doria Horch Smith-Hughes Institute New Lexington High School Southeastern Ohio

Nelsonville Music Groups Sponsor Fall Performances

The Boys Glee Club of 18 members led by director W W Hamm shows progress with nine chosen for the EB OT A chorus in Jackson on October 28. The mixed chorus performed at the Methodist church. The Senior Orchestra plans to play at the American Legion meeting and has about 25 members. The Girls Glee Club seeks auditions for the operetta Miss Caruthers Returns, a 14 character comedy before Christmas. The High School Band will parade at the American Legion convention and some members may form a Bally-Hoo for Halloween events.

W. W. Hamm Nelsonville Jackson American Legion Miss Caruthers

Teachers Attend Southeast Ohio Conference Meetings

The Southeastern Ohio Teachers Association votes to hold its annual meeting in Jackson on Thursday through Saturday. Senior Junior High School teachers will attend various state conventions, with Powell headed to Toledo and Cleveland. Grace Roberts Mildred Roberts Bessie Deer and Yantis plan Columbus attendance. Kinneer serves as 8.

Southeastern Ohio Teachers Association Jackson Powell Toledo Cleveland Mine Grace Roberts Mildred Roberts Bessie Deer Yantis Columbus Nelsonville Kinneer

Nosey News Journalism Club chooses editor

Charlie Evans was elected as the first editor of the Nosey News Journalism Club. He will serve for about a week or two while plans are finalized for the editor’s term.

Nosey Charlies Evans Od B

Nelsonville opens basketball season with small turnout

The Nelsonville High School basketball season began at N. H. 8 with 3 boys turning out. Coaches note strong squad energy and expect a team as good as last year if not better. FP. C.

N. H Nelsonville

East School P T A Plans Bazaar and Anniversary

The East School Parent-Teacher Association led by Faye Elliott meets with Nellie Hamer’s room winning the pennant for most representatives. Plans include a December 2 bazaar and a February anniversary night. A multigraph was purchased for teachers and pupils use.

East School FP. T. A East School Parent-Teacher Association Faye Elliott Ray Sayre Warrington Misa Nellie Hamer Nellie Hamer East P. T. A Parent-Teacher Association

Central School Plans Annual Fall Festival in Late November

Preparations underway for a larger fall festival at Central School featuring entertainment bingo bake and candy sales. A notable addition includes an oboe performance in the variety rooms with a sixth grade project named Village led by Mr Hamm and Miss Johnson.

Artim Mise Johnson Hamm

Debate Club Grows with 21 Members in Southeastern Ohio League

The group now has 21 members including seven sophomore girls. The club aims to give everyone a chance to join major debates and is forming into an organized body despite inexperience. The team plans to compete against other schools in the Southeastern Ohio League under M. J. H.

Halloween program centers on seniors in Room 16

The Room 16 assembly featured a Halloween atmosphere with Gerald Thomas as master of ceremonies Audrey Bean opening with a bone solo. Readings by Gald Thomas Vesper Malone and Eugene followed a vocal duet by Martina Geenter and Elaine Wright Rosemary Smith provided autumn themed numbers amid pumpkins and campfire imagery.

Gerald Thomas Audrey Bean Gald Thomas Vesper Mabel Malone Eugene Martina Geenter Elaine Wright Rosemary Smith

Inspector Visits Local School For Education Review

G. H. Reavis of the Ohio Department of Education visited the local high school Friday afternoon. He observed classes, asked questions, and reviewed teaching methods as part of an evaluation. The district hopes his opinion will boost the school’s standing and quality of instruction.

G. H. Reavis Ohio Department of Education Reavis High Echoot

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