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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1932

Page

11

Ross Somerville Wins Amateur Golf Title

Ross Somerville of London Ontario defeated Johnny Goodman of Omaha Nebraska 2 and 1 in the 36 hole final to win the United States Amateur Championship at Baltimore Country Club. Somerville sealed the title on the 34th hole after a tense display, becoming the second Canadian winner and marking a major milestone in his career.

Baltimore Country Club U.P Ross Somerville London Ont United States Johnny Goodman Omaha Nebraska Somerville Harold Hilton Dormie Two Goodman Johnny John Ross Francis Ouimet Brookline Mass U. S John Brawner Washington Jack Westland Chicago Bill Blaney Boston Jesse Guilford Chandler Egan del Monte Calif Charley Seaver Los Angeles Maurice McCarthy New York

Giants Rally In Eighth To Beat Pirates 7 4

Shanty Hogan delivered a clutch hit in the eighth inning after the game was tied, powering the New York Giants to a 7 to 4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. The contest featured a pitchers duel between Bill Swift and Hoyt Walker before Hogan’s hit and Waner and Piet's homers for the Pirates.

New York Shanty Hogan New York Jants Theittsburgh Pirates Bill Swift Pirates Ill Walker Giants Paul Waner Piet Swift Finney Walker Luquel Hogan

Zachary ... Boston Braves Win 1-0 Over Cardinals

Tom Zachary, veteran Boston Braves pitcher, allowed five hits in a 1 to 0 victory against the St. Louis Cardinals. The decisive run came in the fourth when Wally Berger doubled and scored on a Walters single as Spohrer’s fly dropped in short right. Carleton, Winford and Mancuso behind Zachary.

Boston U.P Tom Zachary Boston Braves St. Louis Cardinals Wally Berger Walters Spohrer Oston Carleton Winford and Mancuso Achary Sans Spohrer

Reds Dodgers Split as Reds Rally to Win Nightcap

In Brooklyn, Cincinnati erased an early deficit to win the second game 7 to 6 after losing 5 to 3 in the opener. Babe Herman homered for the Reds while Wright and Wilson did so for Brooklyn. Frey, Lombardi, and Lopez handled the plate for Cincinnati and Brooklyn respectively.

Brooklyn N. Y U.P William Watson Clark Brooklyn Dodgers Cincinnati Reds Reds Hendrick Wright Wilson Dodgers Babe Herman Cincinnati Frey Lombardi Clark Lopez Rixey Johnson Kolp Manion Hetmach Quinn Shaute

Outsider Kerry Patch Wins Belmont Futurity at Belmont Park

Kerry Patch, the 30 to 1 outsider, won the Belmont Futurity at Belmont Park in 1 24 2 5 for $90,000. Ladysman, the favorite from W R Coe, finished second by a head, with Dynastic of the Greentree entry in third.

Belmont Park N. Y U.P Kerry Patch Ladysman Dynastic L. Rosenberg W. R. Coe Greentree Widener

Hard Work Ahead of Marshall in 11-Game Schedule

Marshall College grid team, now in scrimmage and drill mode, eyes opening game with Louisville next Saturday. The schedule features five tough opponents including West Virginia Wesleyan, Dayton, Emory and Henry, and Western Maryland, with dates through November 11 at West Virginia Wesleyan.

Huntington W. Va U.P Grid Warriors Marshall College University of Louisville Louisville Centre Colonels University of Kentucky Wildcats Marshall Tom Candelet West Virginia Wesleyan University of Dayton Emory and Henry Western Maryland Morris-Harvey Georgetown College Geneva Salem

Middleport drills to modern 71 to 7 win over Cheshire

Middleport high school powered to a lopsided 71 to 7 home victory over Cheshire in the season opener. Allensworth led ball carries with Neal linking long passes to Gardner for a fourth quarter touchdown. Coach Battyn eyed next week's Ironton test as the highlight of the young campaign.

Middleport Pomeroy Bend Middleport High School Cheshire Husky Yellow Jackets Yellow Jackets Allensworth Cheshire 11 Gallia County Neal Gardner Yellow Jacket Bradbury C. R. Battyn Ironton Mneupe Cheshire Gardner LE Miller Entsminger Darst Hunsicker Grover Lewis Cc Thompson Lambert W. Moore Abbott D, Moore Tom Riley P. Scott Gallagher Thomas Allensworth Redbury Bennett L. Scott Neal Garrison

Ohio University Football Practice Signals Slow Backfield Lacks Speed

Mitch notes Ohio University faces a dim outlook for a fourth straight Buckeye Conference title with key backs missing or underperforming. Replacements for Claude Chrisman Red Gabriel and Russ Kepler struggle, while Walter Priede shows promise as a guard. The line appears solid, but the backfield lacks pace, depth, and reliable passers and kickers as Rio Grande looms.

Ohio University Don Peden Buckeye Claude Chrisman Red Gabriel Russ Kepler Chrisman Pedan Lees Chris Peden Kepler Gabriel Armbrust Brown Robinette Sadosky Snyder Brendenberg Don Brandenberg Rio Grande Henry Corradini Sinti Corradini Lindle Joe Len Sadosky Len

Blue Devils blank McArthur in season opener

Chauncey Blue Devils opened their season with a 19-0 victory over McArthur. Key plays included Guerra's two touchdowns, Shafer and Smith rushing, and Kollister contributing a long pass and a successful extra point. McArthur threatened late but Chauncey held strong on defense.

Chauncey Chauncey Blue Devils Kollister Daugherty Smith Nye'a McArthur Shafer Blue Devils Rankin Dew Sweeny Gardner Guerra Buez Kullister Graves Collins End Chatfield Maeups AGN Caciasenila Brecoccns Collina Daugherty Teeters Ice Crow Goiebep B.ncures Robison E. Kollister R. T Robbins M. Kollister R. B Waldron L. H O. Kirkendall Smith Warehime Smith Beriof Patum Garviner Misner Tracy Stalder Green Lemonsa Dmugherty Nickles Collins

Louisville and St Paul Baseball Game Fracas Update

Louisville and St Paul faced off in a doubleheader with late scoring, penalties and offensive bursts. Key players include Penner McLean Sharpe Thompson Lee O Dea for Louisville and St Paul, while Minneapolis Kansas City Milwaukee also appear in the box scores.

Louisville Columbus Penner McLean Sharpe Thompson Lee O'Dea

Medal handicap tourney at Athens Country Club today

A medal handicap golf tournament is scheduled for Athens Country Club today. About 0 in merchandise prizes will be awarded. Entrants are split into two flights by handicap, with a 50 cent entry fee. Members may compete if Mike Heaney approves their handicap.

Athens Country Club Mike Heaney

Sporadic 2 game series and city matchups listed

The note lists several two game series and city pairings including New York at St Louis Washington at Cleveland Philadelphia at Chicago Boston at Detroit St Louis at Boston Pittsburgh at New York Chicago at Cincinnati Philadelphia at Brooklyn and Toledo at Indianapolis Louisville at Calourba Minneapolis at St Paul Kansas City at Milwaukee. The text mixes city pairs with unclear spellings and incomplete team names.

New York St. Lowie Washington Cleveland Philadelphia Chicago Boston Detroit Weare St. Louis Pittsburgh Ctinelnnett Brooklyn Association Toledo Todianapolia Loulaville Calurbua Minneapolis St. Paul Kansas City Milwaukee Brooklyn Netree Prusadeipiie

Grid results parade across Langley Campbell and Cleveland area

A packed score list shows Langley Field 7 Campbell 0, Sewanee 12 Murphysboro 0, plus numerous Ohio matches. Cleveland area results include Glenville 6 Cleveland Latin 6, Lorain 24 Cleveland West Tech 8, Cleveland Shaw 14 Cleveland John Adams 7, and other nearby schools posting decisive wins and close contests.

Langley Field Campbell Sewanee Murphysboro Vv. M. L King California California Aggies Uclastic Cleveland Lakewood Heights Airview Glenville Cleveland Latin Lorain Cleveland West Tech Cleveland Shaw John Adams Cleveland Heights Akron South Berem Oberlin Cleeland Central Lakewood

Team lineups note strong depth in forward positions

The report highlights several players with solid weight behind the line including Hilbert 170 to 175 Hawkins and Mc Cashin around 200 Priede Willoughby Colvin at 180 or more and Priede can shift to pivot without weakening the unit.

Peden Trautwe Bobcat Ohio Shane Collins Bob Filbert al Banko Vic Bartell Larry Saltis Dale Hawkins Mac Melashin Pete Bernardo Toby Freckin Phode Willoughby Bill Pallis Alex Pike Kenny Bennett Pat Hange Joe Colvin Pete Stephen Priede Hilbert Collins Hawkins McCashin Colvin

Byrd Homers as Yankees Beat Browns in Slugfest

New York jumps to five runs in the first inning and rides a Seam Byrd home run with two aboard to a 4 to 4 tie in St Louis. Schutte led the Browns with three of their nine hits as Pennock and Glenn held the mound for the Yankees in a high scoring game.

ST. Louis New York Yankees Pennock Glenn Cooney Hebert Ferrel

Tigers blank Red Sox as walks spark five run win

Detroit uses seven walks and three errors to beat Boston 5 to 0 in Sept 17 action. George Unie shuts out the Red Sox with four pitches in a win that had Detroit at five hits and runners aboard via free passes. Gallagher Welch and Tate solid in the box. Unie and Hayworth provide the decisive defense.

Detroit Balke Detroit Tigers Haston Red Sox Tigers George Unie Johnny Welch Red Sox

Ferrell Dominates Nationals in Cleveland Victory

Cleveland Indians topped Washington as Dizzy Ferrell earned his 22nd win in a strong eight inning effort. Ferrell allowed four hits and four runs in the fourth inning but was otherwise sharp, with Colman and Spencer providing support. Sewell closed out the game as Cleveland built a lead to stay ahead.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Washington Oluw Lo Wee Ferrell Sansa Ferrell Colman and Spencer Maple Sewell

Sox Win in Upset Turnaround Against Athletics

The Chicago White Sox defeated the Philadelphia Athletics 4 to 3 after leading late and pulling ahead in the eighth inning. Pitcher Tumph Kross drove in four runs and Milan Finnk doubled, with strong hitting from Cochrane and teammates guiding the comeback.

AAA Alethough Cieigo White Box Philadelphia Athletica Cochrane White Box Tumph Kross White Sox Milan Finnk Chicago Mahaffey Rommel Walsh Kinneey Berry Grube

Greyhounds Set for Opening Game Friday

Nelsonville field hosts Glouster Friday as 14 hopefuls vie for spots under Coach Cheater Hannahs. Key battles include passer and punter roles, with Wade Hatch switching to Athens High School and Patton named to backfield alongside Shafer and Stalters.

Nelsonville Kermit Brosser Greyhounds Wade Hatch Athens High School Hatch Cook Fillctt Ray Shaw Chuck” Patton Hennahe Shafer Bobby” Stalters Patton Stalters Joe Pritchard Iine Bagley Cavin Tackla Arnold Fivans Moe Butts Hoffner

Gar Wood speed attempt postponed by wind on St Clair River

Speed trial off Algonac Michigan postponed Gar Wood and the Miss America X after a brisk wind raised choppy seas. The start at 7 am was delayed as timing devices were not ready and the sea grew rough.

Algonac Mich Gar Wood St. Clair Wood Elant Enoven

PESSIMISM PREVAILS IN ATHENS HIGH BULLDOG CAMP

Athens High School football coach Pete McKinney faces a tough season with an inexperienced lineup and several injuries. Backfield players Henry Whipple Hatch and Speiser show promise behind a weak line, while substitutes lag. The squad works on conditioning with scrimmages as the September 30 opener vs New Lexington approaches.

New Lexington High Athens Peta" McKinley McKinney Red Mack Henry Whipple Hatch Speiser Lou Speiser Dick Whipple Hjalmer Olson John Goodfellow

Grads Edge Logan 12 to 0 in Practice Game

Logan game reports a 12 to 0 Alumni win over the Grads with a late surge in the final quarter. John Bond recovered a fumble for a touchdown after a tough line stand and Jones caught a long pass for another score. Coach Longley shuffled starters as Wellatom loomed next Saturday’s season opener at Williamson.

Logan P.mclogen Fredan John Longley Wellatom Ceat Aida Scorin Severaal John Bond Varsity Zanner Jones

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John Goodman Cubs Pat Malone Chicago Cubs Phillies Phils Malone Rolly Hemsley Root Grimes Hermann Hartnett Rhem Grabowski Davis Crickeo Hemsley Benge Ber Adams V. Davis Stuart Came Zachary Champ Canada Mitch Walter Priede Siecarely Joe Esmont Bob Willoughby Bob Esmont Brown and Armbrust Association Trelecki Vanatta Vandenberg Hensick Fay Griffin Birkofer Hillin Kessenich Crouch Country Club Onas Cleveland Lincoln Ashtabula Martins Ferry Mingo Junclion Wheeling Linsty Bellaire St. Sohine Bellaire High Shadyside Tiltonville Wheeling Central Moundaville Dillonvale Wheeling High Follawsbee New London Shelby Toledo Scott Bryan Youngstown Cheney Fitch High Erie East Ridgeway Erie Tech Wesleyville Toledo Libbey Tiffin Ashland Akron Garfield Byrd Yankees Lanings Horton Gallagher Welch Tate Unie and Hayworth Nats Sox Loth Bulldog John McL.ran Mor Kinsey Tocome Athen Wellaton Neleonville Fendon Ucketa TS Centa Adulita O Ff Schedale New Lexington Wellston Caellipolis New Boston Max Schmeling Germany America Grads DeSoto Graham N. Court McFarland Chevrolet
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