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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1931
Page
9
The secret morning women’s club championship at Athens Country Club featured Mrs. Charles Cornwell and her 16 year old daughter Maureen jousting on No. 1. Maureen edged out her mother in a tight match, amid family drama and no spectators.
Western Reserve coach Tom Keady drills team with two daily practices as the opener with Purdue looms on Oct. 8. Eligible contenders include Joe Didonato and Irv Cornsweet from Cleveland high schools. A 50 player freshman squad is to report this week.
At the University of Dayton, 38 players reported for football practice under Head Coach Harry Baujan. The tentative first team backfield features Dan Fitzsimmons, Harold Fearn, George Gorny, and Martin Schnur as the squad goes through tough workouts.
National League games yielded a seven to two finish for New York over St Louis with errors and late scoring. American League highlights include Cleveland edging Boston while Philadelphia and Milwaukee posted varied innings. A rough compilation notes multiple pitchers, batters, and late-inning totals across the twin bill schedule.
New York and Washington deadlocked for second place as Earl Webb of Boston sets a new MLB single season doubles record with 65. Promoter Jimmy Johnston announces $15.75 ringside price for Sharkey Carnera bout behind press pens, drawing sharp reactions and bets on the match.
In New York Terry defeats Jackie Fields by knockout. Paulie Walker stops Vincent Hambright. Sullivan draws with Sally Kreiger. In Milwaukee Angel Clivele knocks out Tait Littman. Gorilla Jones wins by technical knockout over Clyde Chaston. In Terre Haute Midget Wolgast outpoints Frisco Grande. Pat Murphy KO’s Jack Malone.
Norman A. Perry of Indianapolis, financier and owner of the Indianapolis American Association team, plans to seek a controlling interest in the New York Giants. He will confer with manager and part owner John McGraw in Chicago on Monday about sale. He previously announced plans to buy a major league franchise and to deal with a National League club.
Denny Shute of Hudson Ohio wins to set up a semi final clash after defeating Tommy Armour 68 and edging ahead to clinch the match. Gene Sarazen, the lone veteran of golf’s old guard, advances alongside 22 year old Tom Creavy in the event at Rumford Rhode Island.
Chicago September 18 Indiana with a new coach and a huge squad shows potential as a surprise Big Ten team this season after a 1980 disaster. Hayes leads the lineup with 40 sophomores and 13 lettermen. Ohio University, Notre Dame, and Ohio State loom as early tests.
Forty five players report for Akron Zips football with only five letter men. Coach Howard H. Blair predicts fair possibilities as the team prepares for the 1981 season. The schedule opens October 10 at Kent State with two open dates September 26 and October 3.
New York Sept 18 Lefty Gomez pitcher for the New York Yanks collected $250 from teammate Babe Ruth after Gomez was credited with a hit on a scratch bounder to short. Ruth had bet Gomez would not reach 10 hits in the season and promised $250 to lose the wager.
Cleveland challengers and Cincinnati defending champions meet in a three game series in Cleveland for the National Baseball Federation title. Cleveland arrives with six straight wins while Fisher Foods hosts and Cincinnati from Covington, Kentucky qualified by beating Flint 4 to 2.
Fisher Foods' win. Detroit scouts say two Cleveland players sign signal contracts Frank Nes first baseman and home run king Hank back center fielder. They start with the Ind Three-Eye League team Spring. Cleveland already has options on two Foods hurlers Steve Sundre and Fred Bonker.
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