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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1931

Page

11

Bobcats Face Strong 1982 Prospects and World Series Talk

The piece notes the Bobcats may rise with strong recruits and cites Peden forecasting tougher Ohio foes. It highlights Bill Wrigley’s drive to reinforce teams including the Phillies and Cubs with players like Whitney and Shires. It mentions Connie Mack's Athletics and Gabby Street's Cardinals aiming for a 1931 World Series showdown and recalls a Grand Rapids All-Stars event with the Athletics.

Connie Mack Philadelphia Athletics Gabby Street St. Louis Cardinals Rapids Michigan G. R Grand Rapids All-Stars Athletics

Mc Owned by Harry Crawford Wins Governor’s Trot at State Fair

Mc owned by Harry Crawford claims the Governor's three year old trotters title at the State Fair harness race. McGregor previously led but finished second as Mc earned victory with a 2 10% mile time.

U.R Harry Crawford Nnall McGregor

High School Football Sees Malinak Absent on Sept Four

The Mississippi High School football squad faced a setback as player Malinak was unavailable for today's game. Officials reported his absence impacted team plans and lineup adjustments were made at kickoff.

U.P Malinak

Night Football Starts in Middleport with 14 Light Poles

Middleport announces night football under coach Clyde Battyn with 14 poles 40 feet tall, 42 000 watts total lighting, seven poles per side and two 1500 watt reflectors per pole. A white football will be used for Friday 8 pm games as the season begins.

Middleport Clyde Battyn Battyn Middleport Athletic Association Middleport High School Lancaster Portsmouth

Promising backfield candidate breaks collar bone in practice

Malinak suffered a broken collar bone during the initial practice session when he attempted to field a ball and fell, landing on his shoulder.

Malinak

Senators Yankees Series Opens Chance At Second in AL

Washington hosts New York in a three game set that could decide second place in the American League. A sweep gives the Yankees undisputed runner up as Washington seeks to stay ahead of New York for third. Detroit beat Chicago 9 to 3 and St. Louis defeated Cleveland 11 to 3.

U.P Athletics Washington Senators New York Yankees Yankees Washingtons New Yorkers Detroit Chicago St. Louis Cleveland Dick Coffman Lefty Grove Coffman Indians Browns Brown Jabionowski Herring Welland Garland Moore Bowler Brooklyn Robins Bob Osborn Pirates

St Paul Downs Red Birds 5 1 in AA Play

St Paul triumphed over the Red Birds 5 to 1 as Betts Eckert and Littlehohn combined for eight hits allowed. The Saints totaled 12 hits while Kansas City had the day off due to wet grounds. Toledo built a 9 1 lead over Minneapolis before rain halted play after five innings. Milwaukee edged Louisville 4 to 2.

Columbus Gudat Wsaewesewawe Purdy C Nannennenannnon Swanson Omemarewuce Crawford Ollings Narlesky Wow Whitehead Desautels Fuckote Mipeundidienatennenes ST. PA Littlejohn Eckert Hertmpires Rue and Johnston St. Paul American Association Red Birds Betts Littlehohn Saints Kansas City Indianapolis Toledo Mud Hens Minneapolis Milwaukee Louisville Colonels

Baseball Scores by Inning Report

National League St Louis edges Pittsburgh 4 6 in a 10 11 run affair with Grimes Lindsey Rhemn and Wilson on offense. American League Cleveland 9 Detroit 8 as Brown Jablonowski Myatt Coffman Pengouah and Herring lead. American Association Toledo 9 Minneapolis 6 Louisville 6 Milwaukee 4 in a set of varied results.

St. Louis Pittsburgh Grimes Lindsey Rhemn Wilson French Osborn Grace Cleveland Brown Jablonowski Myatt Coffman Pengouah Detroit Chicago Mays and Shea Jonnard Knott Caldwell An Manion Barnhart Wehde Griffin

Sprague Cup Golf Tourney Kicks Off At Ath ens Country Club

Five to seven members are set to tee off Sunday for the Sprague Cup 18 holes, a 36 hole medal tourney offered by Dr. John Sprague. The winner earns the trophy with two wins needed for permanent possession. final 18 on Labor Day Monday.

Athens Country Club John Sprague Touurney

Reds Box Score Shows Beckt, Herman, Hemsley Stars

Reds box score notes keys. Errorse-Beck Herman and Hemsley. Roush and Herman had two base hits. Adair hit a three-bagger. Crabtree homered. Roush Beck Durocher Cuyler English Malone executed sacrifices. Taylor Douthit stole bases. Reds left on bases sixteen Chicago none. Double play Durocher Cuccinello Hendrick. Carroll 3 strikeouts Malone 3. Carroll five basis offs Malone eight. Umpires Moran McGraw Reardon. Time two hours eight minutes.

Beck Herman Hemsley Roush Adair Crabtree Durocher Cuyler English Malone Taylor Douthit Cincinnati Chicago Cuccinello Hendrick Carroll Moran McGraw Reardon

Leona Pressler Sets Course Record At Fairlawn Club

Akron witnesses a new women’s course record as Mrs. Leona Pressler of San Gabriel Cal posts 80 at Fairlawn Country Club in a guest tournament hosted by club members.

Akron Fairlawn Country Club Leona Pressler San Gabriel Cal

Leading Hitters for A’s Yanks Giants and Indians

The list shows top hitters with averages and stats: Simmons of the A’s at .452 with 98 runs and 174 hits. Ruth of the Yankees .455 with 127 runs and 173 hits. Morgan of the Indians .400 with 77 runs and 146 hits. Gehrig of the Yankees .521 with 140 runs and 185 hits. Terry of the Giants 524 at 104 runs and 182 hits.

New Ball Fad Threatens To Hit Grid Game

Henry Melemore reports football may adopt an eight section leather ball mirroring golf and baseball. The new eight seam ball could ease grip and passing, but rules may force standardization, risking split play by teams using different balls this fall.

Will Carry It Up Famous Leader of Socialists Is Arrested

Paterson New Jersey reports P Nerman Thomas a grey haired leader of American Socialists who once peddled papers in Marion Ohio has been arrested for picketing in front of the Hand Hill mill. He plans to take his protest to the U S Supreme Court if needed after Judge Forster Free mand ruled that picketing is not allowed at the Hand Mill since workers are not on strike.

Paterson N. J Pnerman Thomas Marion Ohio Warren G. Hardin Paterson Ank Thomas John Hand United States Supreme Court Forster W. Freemand

Youngest and oldest meet in Amateur golf semis

In a 36 hole semifinal group Ouimet the Boston veteran faces Howell in the upper bracket while Westland meets McCarthy in the lower half. Ouimet who has won the title before is challenged by the young Howell as Westland and McCarthy also push toward the final.

Francis Outmet Boston Outmet Billy Howell Richmond Jack Westland Chicago Maurice J. McCarthy, Jr New York Ouimet and Howell Quimet Brigade Ree Seatland McCarthy Ouimet Johnny Shields Seattle Wash Frank Chicago

Last Night's Fight Results Across U S Cities

Boxing cards reported with multiple results from New York Cleveland Milwaukee Sacramento and North Adams Johnny Gallo Yonkers defeated Tom Crowley in North Adams while Joe Costa beat Lew Feldman in New York and Ted Morgan stopped Cecil Payne in Sacramento.

New York Joe Costa Jersey City Lew Feldman Juanita Olaguibel Spain Patsy Serafino Albany N. Y Vic Morosco Sammy Feldman Augie Ruggerio Davey Brown Sacramento Calif Ted Morgan Los Angeles Cecil Payne Louisville North Adams Mass Johnny Gallo Yonkers Tommy Crowley Pittsburgh

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