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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1932

Page

8

Four Darkhorses Still In Play As Risko Wins

Johnny Risko of Cleveland defeated King Levinsky in a 12 round bout to stay in the heavyweight picture. Risko led late after an even middle but Levinsky landed a sharp overhand right in the final round. Triscaro beat Ross Fields in six rounds. Wallace beat three Cleveland lightweights. Simms knocked out Snyder in one.

Cleveland Johnny Risko King Levinsky Risko Chicago Levinsky Babe Triscaro Ross Fields Triscaro Fields Billy Wallace Eddie Simms Angus Snyder Wichita Kans ST Paul Morse Keller Olin Dutra Santa Monica Cali Herman Barron Port Chester N.Y Dutra Barron Abe Espinosa A. Collins Kansas City Ed Dudley Dudley Acard Concordville Star Paris

Notre Dame Roster Shows Diverse Irish Nationalities

The 1952 Notre Dame football squad features 106 players with a mix of Irish descent and international roots. The lineup highlights include Irish, German Irish, Polish, Italian, English, and several other nationalities among regulars, with Knute Rockne’s quote echoed: they’re all Fighting Irish on the field. Illinois, Ohio State, and Michigan losses frame the Big Ten preview as Illinois aims to rebound after back-to-back losing seasons.

The Fighting Irish Notre Bo Notre Dame Ed Kosky Fed Krause Lithuaniaa Nerin Creeney Tom Gorman Bill Pierce Joe Kurth Paul Host Charles Jaskwhrich Mike Koken Ight Falfback Joe Sheeketski George Melinkovich Jim Harris Jack Flynn Frank LaBorne Ray Brancheau Nick Lukats Steve Banas Emmett Murphy Joe Foley Laurie Vejar Knute Rockne Robert C. Zuppke Illinos Illinois Ohio State Wits Michigan Northstern Suppke

Zuppke Faces Uncertain Illinois Prospects for 1982

Illinois coach Zuppke contemplates a lean 1982 season with doubts about linemen and freshmen. He notes past success and seven Big Ten titles but stresses renewed spirit and effort as essential for improving from last year.

Zuppke Thini Ilinois Illinois

Ohio to discuss drastic 1932 football rules changes

The 0th annual rules interpretation meeting of the Ohio Association of Football Officials, in cooperation with multiple Ohio athletic bodies, will address the fate of football under new 1932 rules. Dr. David B. Reese presides with F A Lambert leading Ohio officials. Speakers include Major John L. Griffith and James Crowley.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Association of Football Ohio High School Athletic Association Ohio Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Buckeye Athletic Association Ohio State University David B. Reese Dayton F. A. Lambert Russ Finsterwald Tom Morgan Steve Hazelwood Judge C. V. Weygandt Willard Marquart Russ Rupp F. W. Hirold Harry Cutler Harry Swain Bill Strickling

Kaws Defeat Birds Twice In Twin Bill

The Columbus Red Birds lost both games of a double header to the Kaws in Kansas City 3-2 and 13-3. The results leave the Minneapolis Millers eight and a half games ahead after defeating Indianapolis, widening the Birds’ deficit. The team travels to Toledo today for a upcoming engagement with the Mud Hens.

Kaws Birds Kansas City Columbus Red Birds Toledo Kawa Minneapolis Millers Indianapolis

Golf swing basics for straighter shots by Leo Diegel

The piece explains how to hit from inside out by controlling the club face and body rotation. It emphasizes that the right side should be guided by the left during backswing and downswing, with the right shoulder dropping on a lower plane and the right elbow kept close. Leo Diegel demonstrates proper shoulder drop to avoid ground contact.

Leo Diegel

Logan High opens football practice in heat

Logan High School started practice under hot weather with coach John Longley ordering gym suits to offset the heat. A second session followed in the afternoon with the same uniforms as players passed the ball and did some kicking while awaiting whether McArthur High would postpone their game to November 1 and 4.

Logan Logan High School McArthur High

St Louis Chicago Pittsburgh Philadelphia Boston New York Brooklyn

A jumble of early 20th century basketball and baseball matchups shows teams like St Louis at Chicago and Philadelphia at Boston. The text lists associations and player pairs such as Bridges Marrow Mayworth Walberg Cochrane and Crowder Spencer Pennock Wells Dickey Heving Riddie Benton Richards Beau Henline Knott Braxton Young Craghead Dawson ONeil Pell Crouch across cities including Milwaukee Minneapolis Toledo Indianapolis Detroit and more.

St. Louis Chicago Cineianet Pittsburgh Philadelphia Boston New York Brooklyn American Washington Cleveland Detroit Association Milwaukee Kansas City Minneapolis St. Paul Columbus Toledo Indianapolis Louiisville Paladelphia Marrow Mayworth Walberg and Cochrane Washington Crowder and Spencer Pennock, Wells and Dickey National League Pittaburgh Vrocwnanasences St. Louis Awesenecwenes LJ Washington - Ate Reeres Milwaukee Lowiaville Paul Woeee

Buckeyes Begin Practice September 15 Under Willaman

Ohio State football coach Sam Willaman invites 65 candidates to the first practice on September 1 as the 1932 squad starts preparations. In three seasons, OSU is 15 8 2 overall and 8 6 2 in the Big Ten with key veterans returning including Hinchman Carroll Cramer and Vuchinich among backs ends and linemen.

Ralph Tratsorth Columbus Sam Willaman Ohio State Buckeye Willaman Michigan Illinoiia Northwestern Ohio Navy Pittsburgh Vanderbilt Scarlet Bill Carroll Carl Cramer Jack Greenberg Lewis Hinchman Tom Keefe George Mandula Marsha Oliphant Mike Vuchinich Pete Delich Joe Gallus Frank Lukz Bert Naaman Dick Smith Mary Warner Stinemen Fred Conrad Julius Ferrall Sidney Gillman

Ferrell Refuses To Pitch For Peckinpaugh

Cleveland Indians rested ahead of a Detroit series as Roger Peckinpaugh and Vean Ferrell clash over Ferrell’s suspension. Ferrell said he will return after the 10 day ban but will not pitch for Peckinpaugh, accusing him of giving him a raw deal. President Alva Bradley said no pitcher would be released.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Detroit Roger Peckinpaugh Wea Ferrell Ferrell Tribe Peckinpaugh Alva Bradley Boston

Columbus Blues to duel Carpenter Chidister in Monday twin bill

Sept 2 report from Play Twin Bill Logan notes Columbus Blues, a top local amateur squad, will host Carpenter Chidister for a 2:30 p.m. doubleheader. Capital City lineup promises strength with Myers and Walker on the mound and Columber catching behind the plate after five straight wins.

Logan Columbus Blues Columbus Carpenter- Chidister Capital City Myers Walker

Yanks Clinch Walker Trophy For 7th Time

United States wrapped up the Walker Cup with a clinching lead after four Scotch foursomes, needing three more singles victories in the final day at Brookline. Matches featured Francis Ouimet and George Voight leading U S efforts against Britain’s top amateurs as Moe and Rewel staged a late comeback.

Brookline Mass United States Britain Francis Ouimet U. S Tony Torrance Jess Sweeteer Eric Mc Rovte G. B Don Moe Billy Rewe Westland McCarthy Sweetner Voight Hartley Brothers Seaver Moreland Torrance John de Forest Ouimet Dunlap

Speed Kings Challenge Harmsworth Cup Rivalry at Lake St Clair

Detroit and England collide as Gar Wood and Kay Don set to race Miss America X and Miss England III in the Harmsworth Trophy heat on Lake St Clair. Both pilots bring world speed boat credentials and strong mechanic support, with timed start devices and strict disqualification rules to curb gun starts.

Detroit Kaye Don England Gar Wood Lake & Clair den Wil Wood Don Weed Ortin Johnson Dick Garner Misa America

Central League Result Shifts Standings

U R H Youngs town upset Erie to move into second place in the Central League with a 7 to 5 victory. Fort Wayne extended its first place lead with a 6 to 3 win over the last place Dayton club.

Dayton U.rh Youngstown Erie Pennsylvania Fort Wayne

Big Five: Foxx Homers as Ruth Gems Gemrig Tops Slugging

United Press reports Jimmy Foxx hit a solo home run in three at bats while Babe Ruth went hitless in four and Lou Gehrig had two singles in four. Jimmie Bimons homered in four at bats driving in two runs, and Bill Terry did not play.

United Press Jimmy Foxx Babe Ruth Lou Gemrig Bimmons Bill Terry

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