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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1932

Page

9

Cincinnatian Reaches 36 Hole Match Play Rounds

The American amateur golf championship exit saw veteran contenders dominate as Cincinnatian Johnny Fischer advanced to the 36-hole match play phase. Ouimet set a record with 31 in morning play while Blaney edged Moreland in an overtime thriller amid a field of past champions and notable pros.

Baltimore U.P Johnny Fiecher Cincinnati Ohto Johnny Michigan Francis Ouimet Ouimet Chick Evans Chicago Jesse Guilford Maurice McCarthy New York Johnny Goodman E Omaha Ross Somehbille Canada Bill Blaney Boston Blaney New England Gus Moreland Texas Moreland Quimet Bobby Jones Chandler Egan California Charley Seaver

Bobcats Scrimmage Reveals Early Season Gaps Ahead Rio Grande

Don Peden’s squad opened practice with a rough scrimmage showing weaknesses in several areas. Sophomore-heavy defense stymied the offense as names like Hilbert, McCashin, Mloughby, Priode, Colvin, Meyers, Armbrust, Wu, Bky and Sadosky lined up, with only a few promising gains. Rio Grande looms one week away.

Don Peden Rio Grande Ugh Hilbert Wkins McCashin Mloughby Priode Joe Colvin Buddy Meyers Elden Armbrust Harold Wu Sa Bky Sadosky Combina

Chauncey Blue Devils Set for First Tilt Since 4-Year Gap

Chauncey hosts Me rthyr Friday in a season opener billed as the first meeting in four years. The 65-0 loss from the 1920s still haunts Chauncey as Coach Theisen touts his best team yet. Lineup features Guerra fullback Nye Smith backs Shafer quarterback Rankin end and others on both lines. McArthur’s strength is uncertain but expected to be competitive.

Chauncey Chauncey Blue Devils Merthyr Vinton County Theisen Blue Devils Walloping Guerra Nye Smith Shafer Rankin B. Kollister E. Rollister Daugherty Gardner Sweeney Dew Patton Misner Lemons Stalder Green McCafferty McArthur

Miami University seeks new center after Vaccariello graduation

Urbano Vaccariello of Cleveland has graduated, opening the center position. Coach Roy Weitz shifts veteran John Kerekes of Elyria to center, with Angelo Decesare of Providence, RI at 230 pounds also in the running. Leading tackle candidates are Robert Emerick of Hamilton and William Stewart of Perry, while guards George Niemi of Ashtabula and Joe Horn of Waynesfield contend for their spots.

Oxford U.A Urbano Vaccariello Cleveland Miami University Roy Weitz John Kerekes Elyria Angelo Decesare Providence R. I Sophos More Robert Emerick Hamilton William Stewart Perry George Niemi Ashtabula Joe Horn Waynesfield

Best Catchers in Baseball Led by Bill Dickey

A look at today's top major league catchers ranks Bill Dickey of the Yankees at the forefront, with his 1929 130 game season and .320 batting mark cited. The piece notes his 30 day suspension after a jaw breaking incident with Carl Reynolds and his quiet, conscientious nature despite the controversy.

Bill Dickey Yankees Dickey Carl Reynolds Lena Blackburne Art Shires White Sox Blackburne Bill Little Rock Lena Bul Muskogee Minneapolis Jackson Cotton States Yanks Cardinals Mickey Cochrane Virgil Davis Reynolda Washington Reynolds Roy Johnson

Denison Faces Buckeye Conference Exit Amid Tough Outlook

Granville Sept 15 Denison University may leave Buckeye Conference after this season if the athletic board does not change its ruling. The program’s weakness includes a backfield lacking depth while ten of 35 varsity players are sophomores. Veterans like Tiger Hauser Miller Walker and Campbell are expected to lead, with James Furgerson favored at center.

Granville U.R Denison University Big Red Buckeye Denison George Rich Rich John “Tiger” Hauser Dayton Roland Miller Cleveland Howard Walker Johnstown George Campbell Washington D. H James Furgerson

Logan High School vs Alumni in Friday Football Clash

Logan High School prepares to meet the Alumni in a Friday afternoon game at the Athletic Field. Alumni include former varsity players and recent graduates, augmented by extra players. Coach John Longley will rotate the squad for evaluation as Ken Bright returns from Massachusetts and may switch to a new position.

Logan Logan High School Varslty John Longley Ken Bright Massachusetts Bright

Five Players Contribute Offense in Quiet Exhibition

Jimmy Foxx hit safely in five tries driving in a run while Lou Gehrig doubled four times for two RBIs. Babe Ruth rested. Al Simmons added two doubles in the tied game context.

United Press Jimmy Foxx Babe Ruth Lou Gehrig AL Simmons

McKinley Eyes Slow Start as Athens Scrimmage Reveals Weakness

Athens High School coach McKinley admits a miracle would be needed for a winning season after a rough scrimmage exposed defensive gaps and slow backs. He praised punches in drills but warned the first team faces hard practice with injuries and closed sessions ahead as new gear arrives.

Dri Sen.sion

Cubs Lose, But So Do Pirates

New York report notes Charley Grimm's Cubs have dropped 11 straight while the Pirates fall four of eight, keeping Chicago five and a half games ahead. Koenig injures wrist. Cubs 4 3 loss to the Giants in 10 innings.

New York U.rr Charley Grimm Chicago Cubs Pirates Cubs Chicago Grimm Giants Lindstrom Mark Koenig Pittsburgh Boston Braves Bobby Brown Boston Bill Urbanski Commorosky Lloyd Waner Paul Waner Brooklyn Dodgers Cardinals Roy Hansen Phillies Reds Connie Mack Philadelphia Athletics Browns Senators Detroit Yankees White Sox Cleveland Boston Red Sox

Pioneers Baseball Bats Hot in Six Inning Frame

The lineup produced a strong showing with three singles in six at bats and three runs scored. Bill Terry added four singles in five at bats and one run driven in.

Bill Terry

Boxers Mason and Burf ord Set for Main Bout at Athens Fairground

Tonight at 8:30 the Athens County Fairgrounds hosts a boxing card led by Bobby Mason of Athens facing Akron’s Jack Burford in a 10 round main event. Promoter Dick Webb aims to sustain bi weekly Armory cards through the winter. other bouts include Chuck Pyle vs Kid Wagner and K O Lowery vs Gene Kiger.

Athens County Fairgrounds Jackie Featherstone Stewart Kid Sega Lancaster Fairgrounds Athens Dick Webb Athena A Armory Bobby Mason Jackie Kortford Akron Magen Columbus Kentucky Louieville Chuck Pyle Athene Fay Kid Wagner Lang Coaster Wade K. O. Lowery The Plaine Gene Kiger Featherstone Bill Mughed

How They Stand How They Stand American

Standings show teams like New York Chicago Boston Cleveland Washington Detroit and Philadelphia with runs and errors from games against St. Louis and Kansas City Minneapolis. Players listed include Brown Jorgenstone Welch Connelly Mardet Myatt Mufimen Thomas Weaver Spencer Freitas Oschrane Mebert Cray Perrell and Mahaffey.

American New York Chicago Brown Jorgenstone Paner and Grube Boston Cleveland Rhodes Welch Connelly Mardet Myatt Washington Detroit Mufimen Thomas Weaver Spencer Whitehill Desautels Philadelphia St. Lewis Mahaffey Freitas Oschrane Blachelder Mebert Cray Perrell Association Kansas City Minneapolis Powter Pette Collins Vandenberg Richards National League Pittsburgh Brooklyn Boston Sereemia Cincinnation Louis American Association Columbus Indianapolis Toledo Milwaukee Sereewe Louisville Gators Cincinnati

Big Ten Schools Hold First Drills and New Coaches

Chicago September 16 Nearly 80 players reported for the first practice at the Big Ten schools. Notre Dame also opened with 110 players under Coach Meardy Anderson. Chicago meets Monmouth in the opener, with other Big Ten games set for October 1. New coaches include Clarence W. Spears at Wisconsin Ossie Salem Iowa and Bernie Bierman Minnesota. Depressed economy prompts lower ticket prices and possible sellouts.

Chicago Notre Dame Meardy Anderson U. of Chicago Monmouth Big Ten Clarence W. Spears Wisconsin Oregon Ossie Salem Drake Iowa Bernie Bierman Tulane Minnesota

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