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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1932

Page

9

Mitch's Musings on Baseball's World Series Talk

Bill Gilvary visited on his way east bound for Jessup Pennsylvania and then Brooklyn to report to the Dodgers on Monday. In his rookie season he won 19 and lost seven while joining the Dayton Central League club as ace guiding them to the first half title and a playoff win over Ft Wayne. The Dodgers bought three Dayton players recently. The trade season chatter leans toward the Yankees despite Gomez struggles leaving Cubs pitching as the strongest NL unit but questions linger about Gomez versus top Cub hurlers.

Bill Gilvary Bill Jessup Brooklyn Dodgers Dayton Ft. A Wayne Cubs Bruin Yankees Gomez Cub Lefty Senor Gomez

Defending Champion Remains In Run In Golf Tourney

Francis Ouimet defends his amateur title as Johnny Goodman, Jesse Guilford, and Ross Somerville reach the semi finals. Ouimet, 38, advances with narrow margins, while Goodman edges Maurice McCarthy to set up the next round.

Baltimore U.P Francis Ouimet Johnny Goodman Jesse Guilford Ross Somerville Ouimet Omaha Goodman Thiice Quimet Sidney Noyes Johnny Fischer Somerville Guilford Bob Gardner Chick Evans Bill Blaney Boston Ft. Thomas Maurice McCarthy

Ross climbs as Canzoneri title contender after KO win

Barney Ross, Chicago lightweight, ranked a leading contender for Tony Canzoneri's title after a two round KO of Frankie Petrolle at the Chicago Coliseum. Ross floored Petrolle with a left hook late in the first round and ended the bout with 1 minute 41 seconds left in the second.

Chicago U.P Barney Ross Tony Canzoneri Frankie Petrolle Billy Petrolle Chicago Coliseum Ross Petrolle

Big 10 Teams Begin Initial Grid Drills Across Conference

Big Ten squads settled into the season grind with openings on Oct. 1, except Chicago which starts a week later. Wisconsin and Northwestern showed strong conditions as Dick Harney praised Northwestern’s fitness. Ohio State began practice with decisions looming on varsity eligibility ahead of Akron reserves game.

United Press Big Ten Chicago Monmouth Wisconsin Northwestern Dick Harney Town Marcus Magnussen Ivan Williamson Michigan Purdue Nobile Kiser

Jockey Killed In Bad Spill At Reading Fair

Roy McCrain 27 of Elizabeth New Jersey was killed and six others hurt in a race spill at Reading fair when Fizz Bang fell turning a stretch. McCrain riding Little Pender died from a broken neck. others include Paul Kefover concussion Jimmie Harrison broken shoulder Horace Mutirsock broken arm and collar bone.

Reading U.p Roy McCrain Elizabeth N. J Reading's Fair Fizz Bang McCrain Paul Kefover Washington D. C D. Williams Philadelphia Jimmie ® Harrison Wheeling W. Va Horace Mut Irsock Media L. Dunlap Virginia John Ryan

Athens Owned Mare Is Victor At Meigs County Fair

Maggie Murphy a chestnut mare owned by Franz L Woodworth Athens safety director won all three heats in the 2 17 trot at the Meigs County Fair with a time of 17 1544 14. The Kentucky bred horse was purchased by Woodworth from L D Poston. Other races listed include 2 23 pace and 2 16 pace events with listed horses and handlers.

Maggie Murphy Franz L. Woodworth Athens Meigs County Fair Kentucky Mr. Woodworth L. D. Poston

Yankee Rookie John Thomas Allen Emerges as Grimes Like Chance

The article profiles John Thomas Allen of Lenoir North Carolina as a Yankee rookie pitcher aiming to match Burleigh Grimes. A former hotel clerk who started as catcher and outfielder, Allen rose from semi pro to Greensboro, Greenville, Rashbeville, Jersey City, Toronto, and finally the Yankees. He blends bluffing and fighting spirit much like Grimes, and sits among top American League pitchers in his first season.

Burleigh Grimes New York Yankees Burleigh Johnny Allen John Thomas Allen Lenoir Grimes Yankee Alien Dave Allen Greensboro Paomere Greenville Rashbeville Jersey City Toronto Yankees

Baseball matchups across leagues listed in schedule

National League games include St. Louis at Beeston, Pittsburgh at New York, Cincinnati at Brooklyn, Chicago at Philadelphia. American games feature New York at St. Louis, Philadelphia at Chicago, Boston at Detroit, Washington at Cleveland. Association games list Toledo at Indianapolis, Louisville at Columbus, Minneapolis at St Paul, Kansas City at Milwaukee.

St. Louis Beeston Pittsburgh New York Cincinnati Brooklyn Chicago Philadelphia Boston Detroit Washington Cleveland Toledo Indianapolis Louieville Columbus Minneapolis St. Paul Kansas City Milwaukee Aia Bt Lewis Ae American “League Detroit St. Louis Boston Am American “Association Ene Hs Columbus Indianapolis St Paul Laureville Gamiaa National National Yerkes Smith Warneke Bush Hartnett Fitzsimmons Hoyt Gibson Bell Hogan Healey Meine Pinney Betts Belbord Spohrer Starr Wilson Vance Thomas Quinn Lopez Benton Kolp Lombardi Elliott Liska Davis Durham Weiland Tate Hudsin Sewell Marberry Weaver Spencer Hogsett S Wyatt Bridges Desautel Bt Farnswaw Cochrane Stewart Gomez Wells Glenn Gregory Berry Association VanAtta Guilliant Petty Hensick van Gilder Richards Fette Bnyder Knots Young Louisville McKain Shea Dean Grabowski Sprinz

Former Ohio Wesleyan players named assistant coaches

Delaware Sept 16 Athletic Director George Gauthier announces two former Ohio Wesleyan athletes as graduate assistant coaches Ted Osborn and George Haney. Osborn, Akron end, will coach the 1932 team end. Haney, Chillicothe quarterback, will assist Ray Detrick with the freshman squad next week. They will pursue college work alongside football duties.

Delaware Ohio Wesleyan George Gauthier Ted Osborn Akron George Haney Chillicothe Ray Detrick Osborn Haney

Bobcats Hold Closed Practice After Scrimmage Sessions

Ohio University football coach Don Peden sent candidates through two sessions today with gates closed to spectators except next Wednesday for student viewing. A Thursday scrimmage focused on blocking and defense with several players limited by minor injuries. Quarterback Correcini returned after illness and participated, as the team worked on passing and offense while examining secondary defense.

Don Peden Ohio University Peden Kent Wee Hi Bega Blenre Correcini

Boxing Card Stirs Athens Fights Night at Parryround

Bobbie Slason edges Jackie Burrford in a close decision as Athens fighters highlight a card at Parryround arena. Chuck Pyle defeats Kid Wagner in the semi and Leonery stops Kid Segal, while Featherstone and Lacey draw in the four round opener.

Athens Fbat Athens County Parryround Burrford Mason Gering Burrford Tong Chuck Pyle Kid Wagner Lancaster K. O. Leonery Fiains Kid Segal K. QO Segal Lowery Jack Featherstone Stewart Dick Lacey Bill Hughes

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