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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1932

Page

9

Bulldogs Meet Logan Thursday In Big Athens Rivalry

Athens High School aims for a fourth win in five starts as it hosts Logan High Thursday at 3 00 p m. The Bulldogs, coming off a recent loss to Middleport, forecast a hard clash with a Logan squad that has one league win. The Athens squad is in good shape except for Betz who misses practice with an ankle strain.

Athens High School Logan Logan High School Bulldog Middleport Gallipolis Logan Field Gallia Academy Academy Ted John Lengley Jackson Longley Athens Lecrone McMillan Betz Eddie Fields Speiser John Goodfellow Bulldogs

Kirksey Names Olson Best Big 10 Kicker

Chicago based writer George Kirksey evaluates Big Ten kickers and punters. Northwestern fullback Ole Olson stands out for distance and accuracy with a 65 yard punt marked from scrimmage. Purdue end Paul Moss contrasts as a premier touch punter.

George Kirksey Chicago Ole Olson Northwestern Purdue Paul Moss Olsen Kansas State Marty Newman Michigan Ohio State Illinois Newman Big Ten Edmonds Indiana Lyons Roy Horstmann Minnesota Wisconsin Pug Rentner

Mitch's Musings on 1933 Baseball Season Conflicts

The column argues extending the 1933 baseball season worsens clashes with football on Oct. 7 and possibly Oct. 14, noting World Series crowds sag and attendance fell at Yankee Stadium. It blames hard times and waning interest, suggesting shorter, crisper seasons could have boosted box office returns.

Football Cuts Into Baseball Interest Warned By Magnates

The writer argues that football distracts fans from baseball and urges executives to shorten schedules and clear the season before college football chaos. Decreasing series ticket prices is recommended, with a reserved seat at five dollars and fifty cents deemed excessive.

Two More Join Bobcat Injured List

Two additional players were added to the Bobcats injury list amid ongoing roster concerns. Details on names, positions, and impact on upcoming games were not disclosed in the brief.

Bobcat

Willard Denies He's Bouncer in West Coast Scuffle

A jumble of sports notes and rumors. Willard denies being a bouncer in a west coast butcher shop while Humprhies ages in observations. The piece weaves football boxing wrestling and baseball tidbits including Cagle earning 700 dollars per game and other scattered sports anecdotes.

Willard Humphries Red Cagle New York U.R Chicago Cubs Pete Jess Willard New Orleans Huey Long Papa Felts Tulane Papa Joe Humphries Madison Square Garden Joe Schenectady Albany Chuck Broushous Army Sasse Chuck Broushous Ernie Pinckett Southern

Hornsby Returns to Cardinals On One Year Pact

Rogers Hornsby, ousted as Chicago Cubs manager last August, signs a one year player contract with the St. Louis Cardinals. President Sam Breadon announces the deal and states Hornsby will be released unconditionally after the 193% season and may sign with any club thereafter. Manager Gabby Street hopes Hornsby will stage a comeback and remain a player only, with no say in club management.

Notre Dame Pitt Kansas Northwest Navy Army Southern California Wild Bill Hallahan Ace Southpaw St. Louis Chicago Cubs Chuck Klein Benny Leonard Tommy Loughran Primo Carera Maxie Rosenbloom Charley Brickley Harvard Chris Cagle New York Giants George Melinkovich Chumney Broncos South Carolina New Orleans John Hertz Unite States Rogera Hornsby Chicago Cuba St. Louis Cardinals Sam Breadon Hornsby Gabby Street Mornaby Rogers Hornsby Cardinals Breadon Branch Rickey

Llinoia Football Center Hopeful Names Bullock Son Lex

Matt Bullock, veteran trainer for the University of Llinoia athletic squads, shows strong interest in the center position this fall. His six foot tall son Lex, weighing over 180 pounds, is a candidate for the post.

Matt Bullock University of Llinoia Foint Lex

Nine Bobcats Injured Hurting Depth For Georgetown Game

Ohio Universitys Bobcats face an epidemic of injuries as nine players are sidelined five regulars in the starting lineup. Bill Pullen and Pete Stephan suffered knee injuries while others including Bernard McCashen Bill Sayde and Len Sadosky join the casualty list. With substitutes stepping up Coach Don Peden must reshuffle the lineup for Saturdays clash with Georgetown Kentucky.

Ohio University Monday Nightera Bobcat Bia Don Peden Crockery Bill Pullen Pete Stephan Pullen Stephan Joe Colvin

Alumni Plan Thanksgiving Grid Game Meeting

Chauncey football alumni meet Thursday at 7 30 PM in the high school building to discuss the Chauncey Dover alumni grid game set for Thanksgiving Day. Mr and Mrs Joe Dew and son William of Dayton Ky visited Chauncey over the weekend hosting Nile Dew and family.

Chauncey Paul Theisen Chauncey-Dover Joe Dew William Dayton Gigiste Nile Dew Jacobs Avenue Bandsay Wendell Dew Misa Lavina Rivers Ze*enville Henry Dew

Rizer Funeral Held for Aunt of Chauncey Resident

Mrs. Jane Rizer aged aunt of Mrs. William Hall Chauncey died after a six weeks illness at her Nelsonville home. Funeral services were held from her residence and burial in Greenlawn Cemetery. She was widow of Kezekiah Rizer who died three years ago. Survivors include two sons James and Albert Rizer. Willam Hall and family attended.

Chauncey Greenlawn Jane Rizer William Hall Nelsonville Kezekiah Rizer Floodwood James Albert Rizer Willam Hall

Two Families Move to Chauncey Residents Relocate

Mr and Mrs Cap Smith and family move back to Chauncey from Athens occupying Lexington Avenue property vacated by Taylor Blair. Smith serves as superintendent of Chauncey Mine No 25. Mr and Mrs Rothman move from New Straitsville to Mound Street and manage the new Rothman Store in Chauncey.

Athens New Lexington Chauncey Cap Smith Lexington Avenue Taylor Blair Smith Chauncey Mine No Mrs. Rothman New Straitaville A. L. Preston Mound Street New Rothman

Lester family returns home after bid for Effie Lester

Logan Lester Miss Muri Lester Mr and Mrs Denzill Lester departed Chauncey Oct 26 for Betsy Lane Ky with Effie Lester body for burial They were guests of Mrs Charles Keaton and family The Plains and B Lester and Clarence Simmers families Chauncey

Birthday party marks two anniversaries in Chauncey

A dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Cunningham Coal Run honored their son’s first birthday and Mrs. Cunningham’s fifty first birthday milestone. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Ferrel and daughters Eva Wilma Helen Mary Ferrel Chauncey and the Cunningham children Jack Ina Jane and Thomas.

Chauncey Hollis Cunningham Coal Run Cunningham J. O. Ferrer J. O. Ferrel Eva Ferrel Wilma Ferrel Helen Ferrel Mary Ferrel

Chauncey Residents Visit Nearby Towns and Relatives

Local households from Chauncey small town report visits across counties. Miss Lavina Rivers returns from Dayton. Preston Thompson family visits M. B. Tucker in Chauncey. The Tucker and Hamber families are noted guests in Morgan County and Elliotts area.

Lavina Rivers Chauncey Dayton Preston E. Thompson Roberta Billy Nelsonville Thompson M. B. Tucker Ray Tucker Morgan County Charles Hamber Elliotts Charles McCall Lancaster Mary Frances Troy Miller D. H. Linscott Floyd Linscott Ray Michael the Plains Florence Fielder Columbus Pat Moore Akron B. H. Fielder Croas Hospital

Orv Mohler Out for Good Ends Southern California Title Hopes

In Los Angeles on an October date, Southern California loses star quarterback Orville Mohler, 163 pounds, ending a brilliant gridiron career and depriving the team of its sparkplug offense.

Los Angeles Almg Southern California Orville Mohler

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