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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1932

Page

5

Fischer Leads Medalist Charge at Five Farms in Baltimore

Johnny Fischer shown nerve and power at the National Amateur tourney in Baltimore Five Farms as medalist contender before match play. He previously impressed at Athens Country Club with long drives keen iron play and precise putting, hinting at strong intercollegiate form ahead.

Five Farms Baltimore Johnny Fischer Cincinnati Bobby Jones Fischer Athens Johnny

Amateur golf field split as seeding dropped

In Baltimore the United States Amateur golf championship opened with both seeds and players drawn from a hat. Francis Ouimet leads a field of qualifiers toward eight advancing players, with top contenders including John Fischer, Lawson Little, Gus Moreland, Emmet Spicer, and Johnny Goodman among others.

Baltimore U.2 Francis Ouimet Brookline Mass United States Golf Association John Fischer Lawson Little San Francisco Gus Moreland Emmet Spicer Memphis Johnny Goodman Omaha Chandler ‘Gan Moreland Fischer Charley Seaver Los Angeles Ouimet Voigt Egan Goodman Eric McRavie Charley Yates Ramblin’ Wreck Georgia Tech Chick Evans Chicago Ross Sommerville Canada McRavie Jess Guilford Boston Perry Hall Philadelphia

Ohio Wesleyan coach bans weekday dates for football players

Delaware report says 1932 co ed team members must avoid dates from Monday to Saturday under coach George Gauthier. Players may date on weekends but during the week must limit contact to greetings and polite conduct to stay focused on football and studies.

Delaware U.P Ohio Wesleyan George Gauthier Gauthier

Athens Boxing Show Carded At County Fair Thursday

Athens Athletic Club promotes a four bout boxing program at the Athens County Fairgrounds arena Thursday night led by promoter Dick Webb. Replacing Jimmy Logue, Kid Wagner of Chillicothe meets Chuck Pyle in a ten round main event featuring Bobby Mason versus Jack Burrford in the featured bout.

Athens Athens County Fairgrounds Athens Athletic Club Dick Webb Chuck Pyle Jimmy Logue Lancaster Logue Webb Kid Wagner Chillicothe Wagner Armory Whitey Hollenbeck Pyle Bobby Mason Jack Burrford Akron K. O. Lowery the Plains Gene Kiger Jackie Featherstone Stewart Kid Segal Bill Hughes Spazzie Burke

Golf Star Willie Hoppe Ties Golf With Billiards Fame

Willie Hoppe, famed billiards champion, is noted for his golf skill and is seen near finalists in major tournaments. The piece highlights his cross sport prowess and public interest in his appearances alongside leading golfers.

Willie Hoppe

Gehrig and Ruth: icons of the Yankees' dominance

A portrait of Lou Gehrig as part of the famed homer duo with Babe Ruth. The piece traces Gehrig’s rise from a $12-seeded start in New Orleans to Yankee stalwart, noting his ironman streak of consecutive games, college days, and a memorial gift to his parents. It highlights his durability since 1925 and potential to break the major league record.

Lou Babe Ruth Yankees New Orleans Lou Gehrig Hartford Gehrig New Rochelle New York Columbia University Columbia Colgate Welch Joe Sewell Deacon Scott

Logan Football Squad Returns to Practice for Season

About 30 Logan boys reported for football practice as the team regrouped after school reopening. Coach John Longley will assemble a competitive lineup from newcomers Brandt Arnett Derr Ned Gabriel Lecrone Kuhn Gompf Shaw and returning players. The first test comes Friday with an Alumni game at Athletic Field as the squad refines positions including Cox at center and Eberat at end. The opening game is set for Wellston.

Logan Achool John Longley Athletic Field Longley Brandt Arnett Derr Ned Gabriel Lecrone Kuhn Gompf Shaw Cox Curl Krannitz Eberat Adair Baker Wellston

World Series Tickets Go On Sale at Yankee Stadium

The New York American League club said reserved seat applications for the World Series start September 28 at Yankee Stadium. Tickets sold only in three game sets with refunds if the sixth game is not played. Box seats $6.40 per game or $19.50 per set. lower grandstand and mezzanine $5.50 per game or $16.50 per set. unreserved upper grandstand $3.30 and leader seats $1.10 on sale morning of the first game.

New York Yankee Stadium

Yanks Clinch Flag With Win Over Indians

The New York Yankees clinched the American league pennant with an 8 to 3 victory over Cleveland for their 100th win of the season. Manager Joe McCarthy becomes the first to win pennants in both major leagues. Washington, Chicago, and Pittsburgh theaters note tight races as Cubs widen lead in the National League with a split doubleheader.

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Logan High to Open Season at Wellston on Sept 24

Announcement says Logan High will play its season opener at Wellston on Saturday September 24 instead of Friday as previously planned. Wellston schedules Saturday games this year and Logan High agreed to the change to align with local school plans.

Logan Logan High Wellston

Millers Lose Ground as Rains Halt Games in A A Standings

The Minneapolis Millers were rained out but assigned no loss and still gained ground in the American Association race. Columbus fell to Indianapolis 4 to 1 as St Paul beat Milwaukee 9 to 7 with a ninth inning rally. Toledo defeated Louisville 11 to 1, scoring heavily against Louisville pitchers.

American New York Cleveland Pipgras Dickey Brown, Connally Pytlak Boston St. Louis Welch, Boerner Michaels Gallagher Tate Hadley Ferrell Washington Chicago McAfee Coffman Thomas and Spencer Maple Gaston Kimsey and Grube Association Milwaukee St. Paul Stiely Hillin Young Trow Strelecki Guilliam Toledo Louisville Bean O'Neill Bass Sharpe and Shea Pittsburgh Brooklyn Philadelphia Cincinnati Detroit American Association Minneapolis Columbus Indianapolis Milwaukee Kansas City Cocniwene St. Ete Paul Ewe

Miami Redskin Football Outlook Faces Tough Schedule

Ohio football preview from Oxford notes Miami University under coach Frank Wilton will confront one of the hardest schedules in years. Two All-Conference veterans depart, with several players possibly leaving school for financial reasons. The roster includes many promising backs and linemen from various cities as Wilton begins his debut season.

Frank Wilton Miami Wilton Cheater Pitteer William Clinger Cleveland Frank Cral Willard Harold Dubois Bath Ind Leonard Fertie Independence Richard Meyer Napoleon Wallace Rousebush Oxford Laurence Smith Columbus Lee Cormany Akron Watson Kruseski Dillenvale Ray Moore Defiance Tom Oawald Cleves Charles Robinson Toledo Frank Vernotaky

Gallia Academy Eyes First Football Scrimmage

Gallia Academy High School prepares for its first football scrimmage at Gallipolis with eligible players reporting. Beard, a last year’s halfback, is sidelined by a leg injury while Sibley the tackle and Hamrick the halfback joined practice. Hamrick is listed at 240 pounds.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy Beard Sibley Hamrick

Don Peden Drills Ohio Bobcats In Intensive Fall Practice

Ohio State football coach Don Peden and Dutch Trautwein push the 1889 Bobcats through double session practices at the Ohio practice field with no loafing. New backs Larry Saltis and Al Banko challenge George Collinge and Bob Hilbert for end jobs while Pete Bernardo and Toby Frecka threaten for tackle roles as Walter Priode vies for the snapper back position.

Ohio Don Peden Dutch Trautwein Pedencalian Peden Athil Newcoomers Larry Saltis al Banko George Collinge Bob Hilbert Pete Bernardo Toby Frecka Hawking McCaachin Walter Priode

Babe Fluth Leaves Sick Bed for World Series Hope

Babe Fluth was elated to leave his sick bed but will stay in his apartment until Friday or Saturday before venturing out as the Yankees secure the pennant. Mrs. Ruth shared that they expected victory but the official success brought renewed cheer.

New York U.R Babe Fluth Ruth

Big Five Slugger Lineup Idle Amid Busy Standings

Lou Gehrig went 4-for-4 with a walk and two runs scored for the lineup as Jimmy Foxx Babe Ruth and Al Simmons rested. Billy Terry doubled and singled in nine at bats credited with two RBIs for Ofie Fun in a brief baseball note.

United Press Jimmy Foxx Babe Ruth AL. Simmons Lou Gemrig Billy Terry

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