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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1931

Page

9

Peden's scrimmage report notes mixed progress and injuries

Ohio University coach Don Peden led the second day of open scrimmage as players trained under cloudy showers. Veterans showed lax blocking while sophomores like Schneider and Hilbert stood out on defense and Maurer and Robinette provided offensive spark amid early-season errors.

Bobcats Peden Schneider Hilbert Joe Esmont Hy Usilaner Jack Laskin Chick Maurer Chick Robinette

Mitch's Musings Plans trip to Indiana season opener

Mitch's Musings notes Bobcat football fans will follow the team to Bloomington for the season opener against Indiana on Saturday Sept. 25. The piece compares driving routes from Athens Ohio to Bloomington, listing distances of 306 miles via Columbus US 40 and 296 miles via Bedford Indiana US 50 with gravel road segments, and a longer Athens to Dayton route with a detour between Xenia and Dayton.

Bloomington Indiana Bobcat Columbus U. S. 40 H. N. Burgett South East Ohio Motor Club Athens Indianapolis Bedford Ind Seymour Dayton Xenia

Robeson Named Mt Vernon High Football Coach

Jack Robeson former Ohio University captain in 1927 is appointed coach at Mt Vernon High. He replaces Angus King now mentoring at Withrow High in Cincinnati after a strong season coaching Bluffton in football basketball and baseball.

Jack "Robeson Ohio University Mt. Vernon High Angus King Withrow High Cincinnati Robeson Bluffton

Bobcats Prep for Stadium Showdown With Indiana Scrimmages

A football game is planned for Saturday at the stadium between two varsity teams, weather permitting. if rain arrives it moves to old Varsity Field. kickoff moved up to 2 30 pm and admission is 25 cents. Officials will explain rule applications and penalties to the crowd. Robinette, sophomore back, is back from a bruised shoulder after two Tuesday scrimmages.

Bobcats Indiana Robinette

Bobcats face Butler in season opener at home roster

Indiana game fans will see Butler, a top foe on the home schedule, open Friday night September 24 against Franklin in Indianapolis.

Indiana Butler Franklin Indianapolis

Last Night's Boxing Results Highlight Several Cities

At Queensboro Stadium Charley Retzlaff stopped Gene Stanton in their bout while Steve Hamas defeated James J. Russell. Al Rowe and Eddie Iva both scored knockouts in Philadelphia and New York respectively. In Los Angeles Ace Hudkins won a decision over Dynamite Jackson and Sandy Casanova outpointed Jim Merriott. Portland saw Wesley Ketchell earn a technical knockout over Georgia Nixon.

Queensboro Stadium Charley Retzlaff Duluth

Banaski Declares Light Heavyweight Title At Cleveland

Joe Banaski retained the light heavyweight wrestling crown by defeating Ray Carpenter of Lancaster in Cleveland last night. The champion used an arm lock to finish Carpenter after one hour and nine minutes in front of 2,198 spectators.

Cleveland U.P Joe Banaski Ray Carpenter Lancaster Carpenter

Battalino tops Eddie Shea in ten round featherweight bout

Hartford, Sept 16 Christopher Bat Battalino world featherweight champion beat Eddie Shea of Chicago in a decisive ten round bout. Battalino weighed 129 pounds to Sheas 127 pounds as the two fought beyond the featherweight limit. The victory evened a nine month old score.

Hartford Conn Christopher Bat

Logan Scrimmage Draws Fans at Local Field Practice

On September 16 Logan held a late scrimmage at the local football field with Coach John Longley urging stronger efforts. About 50 fans lined the sidelines to watch the High School team during the evening session.

Logan John Longley

National League and American League Scores and Games Summary

Baseball results from major leagues include New York Yankees 9 Detroit 2 aided by Lou Gehrig's 44th homer. Boston beat Chicago 3 2 on Oliver's 10th inning hit. Milwaukee defeated Minnesota 3 2 in a fast 77 minute game. Columbus crushed Louisville 15 5 as Rube Benton allowed five hits. Detroit, Chicago, and other teams appear in listed matchups for Thursday.

York U.P Philadelphia Athletics Cleveland Washington Senators St. Louis Washington Cardinals Giants Eddie Rommel Hildebrand Jim Lindsey Pittsburgh Brooklyn Senators New York Browns Lev Bluege Lou Gehrig New York Yankees Detroit Oliver Boston Chicago Columbus Louisville Colonels Rube Benton Milwaukee Minneapolis Earl Caldwell Brewers Nciescveccsens Indianapolis

Ohio State Aims for Strong 1960 Season With Large Squad

Ohio State fields one of its largest practice squads in Buckeye history with 80 players in uniform. Sam Willaman notes hopeful outlook for quarterback and end positions as kicking is emphasized and veterans lead booting drills. Key sophomores Carl Cramer Tom Keefe and Ted Rosequist attract attention amid renewed optimism for a top Western Conference bid.

Ohio State Buckeye Sam Willaman Middle West Willaman Carl Cramer U.P Tom Keefe Mike Vuchinich Marshall Oliphant John Fugitt Jerome Fisher Sid Gillman Blackie Conrad Don Wilson Bill Hosket Ted Rosequist Joe Galius Victor Tanski Earl Johnson Rosequist Cleveland Cramer Dayton Keefe Toledean Fugue Portsmouth Russell Embrey Embrey Fesler Ohio Stuart Holcomb Lew Hinchman Bob Haubrich Bob Grady

Michigan Eyes Undefeated season in 1931 football

George Kirkley outlines Michigan's strong 1931 prospects in the Big Ten. Wolverines return 17 of 23 lettermen, boast deep sophomore talent, and play a favorable schedule with only two away games. Key players include Petoskey, Kowalik, Everhardus, Heston, Tessmer, Newman, and Kipke as coach shaping an ambitious, potentially undefeated season.

George Kirkley Ticago Michigan Ann Arbor Northwestern Prniue Wolverines Chicago Ohio State Ilinois Indiana Minnesota Princeton Harry Kipke Ted Petoskey Chuck Bernard Harry Stinespring John Kowalik Herman Everhardus Stan Fay Fred Batterman Jack Heston Everhardus Fay Heston Willie Heston Willie, Jr Kipke Petoskey Bill Hewitt Ivan Williamson Howard Auer Tom Samuels Omer la Jeunesse Leslie Douglass Jay Sikkenga Jim Conover Doc Morrison

Business Men Meet Bobcats at Ohio University Gym

Athens business leaders gathered at Ohio University Men's Gymnasium with the Athletic Department to plan local advertising for the home football schedule. Players and coaches attended. O. C. Bird outlined publicity methods, including automobile stickers available at Athens drug stores and the gym. Local businesses will mail schedules and use Athena trucks to spread streamers and notices.

Athens Ohio University O. C. Bird den Peden William Trautwein Bird Athena

Portsmouth releases six players from NPFL club

Portsmouth club of the National Professional Football League releases six players. The list includes Cy Kahl halfback George Hastings lineman Dale Winters lineman Lawrence Marka halfback Hilary Lee lineman and Robert Miller lineman.

Portsmouth U.M Portsmouth Club National Professional Football League Cy Kahl George Hastings Dale Winters Lawrence Marka Hilary Lee Robert Miller

Wingard Sold to Indianapolis Club in Trade

Toledo Sept 16 Ernie Wingard pitcher and first baseman of the Toledo Americans association Club has been sold to the Indianapolis club in a coach transaction He will finish the season with Toledo

Toledo Ernie Wingard Toledo Americansociation Indianapolis

Favorites Fall In First Round Of Match Play

In the 1981 PGA championship match play, top seed Walter Hagen was eliminated yesterday by Pete O’Hara of Verona, Pa. Others ousted include Johnny Farrell Leo Diegel and Dudley. Surviving players include Willie MacFarlane Cyril Walker Pete O’Hara Tom Creavy Bob Crowley Abe Eapinosa and Densmore Shute with today’s pairings listed.

Willie MacFarlane Tuckahoe N. J Horton Smith Detroit Cyril Walker Saddle River Johnny Golden Noroton Conn Pete O'Hara Verona Tom Creavy Albany N. Y Bob Crowley Haverhill

Baseball score docket shows mixed results across leagues

In the American League and American Association standings fragments appear for several teams. Names such as Mungo Fre and Clark are noted with incomplete line scores, while Brooklyns and Pittsburgs games show partial innings and scattered outs. The report references Cleveland Philadelphia Detroit New York Washington Milwaukee Minneapolis and more in terse box-score style.

Cleveland Philadelphia Harder Hildebrand Rommell Palmisano Detroit New York S.u Ee Bridges Sullivan Rhodes Dickey St. Laura

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