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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1932

Page

5

Ohio University Football Scrimmage Shows Ragged Offense

Ohio University's football squad showed sluggish, error prone play in Monday scrimmage as coach Don Peden tested multiple backfield combos. The first unit struggled with misplays and fumbles, while a second group moved the scrimmage more steadily. Peden planned tougher drills later in the week to shake off the lag.

Don Peden Peden Henry Rradini Harold Brown Joe Sintic Matty Fehn Buddy Meyers Ralph Robinett Howard Brandenberg Harlen Laskin Leonard Sadosky Sfort

Series Figures Lot of Hooey

New York baseball chatter weighs the Yankees and Cubs by field, gear, and legends. Gehrig Grimm Gomez and others are contrasted with Cubs stars while fans debate who should win the World Series despite the futility of predicting seven games from season-long averages.

Chicago Can Cinch Flag by Beating Bucs

Charley Grimm with the Cubs may clinch the National League pennant in today’s doubleheader with the Pittsburgh Pirates in Chicago. A Cubs win secures the title. the Phillies and Giants also played while other league games affected standings.

Chicago Bucs New York Charley Grimm Chicago Cubs Cubs Pittsburgh Pirates Phillies Brooklyn Dodgers Giants Boston Braves St. Louis Cardinals Bronx Connie Mack Philadelphia Athletics Washington Senators Chicago White Sox Smead Jolley Boston Red Sox Detroit St. Louis Washington Cleveland

West Virginia Grid Iron Season Opens Next Weekend

United Press reports West Virginia intercollegiate football begins next Friday and Saturday with eight teams in action. West Liberty meets Assumption College of Sandwich Ontario. New River State faces Holy Cross. Davis-Elkins hosts Geneva. WVU duquesne in Pittsburgh. Marshall at Huntington versus Louisville. Hiwassee plays Bluefield. Morris Harvey vs Thiel. Grove City hosts Glenville. WVU, West Liberty and New River tipped for strong openers.

United Press West Virginia Acton West Liberty Teachers College Assumption College of Sandwich Ont Canada Wheeling New River State College Holy Cross Worcester Mass Cam Henderson Scarlett Hurricane Davis-Elkins College Geneva Beaver Falls West Virginia University Earle Neale Duquesne Pittsburgh Marshall College Huntington University of Louisville Hiwasee College of Madisonville Tenn Bluefield College Morris Harvey Thiel Glenville Grove City Glenville College West Liberty New River

Ambiguous Hero: Gudat and Ruth Compete for Spotlight

A sports commentary weighs players Gudat Ruth Hoag Grimm Allen Grimes, arguing legends can be outshined by luck over statistics. The speaker favors naming Gudat as hero and hints at upcoming talents.

Gudat Ruth Hoag Grimm Allen Grimes

Yankees Outfield Dominates Cubs in Series Preview

George Kirkley reports the Yankees trio Ruth Combs and Chapman outshine Chicago’s Stephenson Moore and Cuyler in field and at bat. Ruth's health body and bat power loom if fit, with Byrd as backup. Cubs struggle to match Yankee averages as Stephenson nears endgame.

George Kirkley Chicago New York Yankees Chicago Cubs Yankees Babe Ruth Earl Combs Benny Chapman Cubs Riggs Stephenson Johnny Ruth Wrigley Field Sammy Byrd Babe

Four Unbeaten 7 Teams Remain In National Tourney

Four teams stay undefeated as the National Baseball Federation eighth annual tournament enters round three. Dayton faces Pittsburgh and Newcomerstown plays Flint while Cleveland meets New Haven and Cincinnati meets Pontiac. Newcomerstown and Dayton win to stay perfect. Flint wins big to eliminate Indianapolis. Pittsburgh edges Cincinnati as Akron and Dearborn are eliminated after two losses.

Dayton U.P Flint Mich Pittsburgh Newcomerstown National Baseball Federation Cleveland New Haven Conn Cincinnati Pontiac Detroit Fort Wayne Ind Akron Dearborn

Big Five Stars Hit Safe At Bat In Scrimmage

Jimmy Foxx doubled in five tries with one RBI while Al Simmons went 3 for 4 with two RBIs. Billy Terry added a single in four at bats for one run as Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig sat out.

Jimmy Foxx AL Simmons Billy Terry Babe Ruth Lou Gehrig

Bulldogs Lock in Improved Form After Monday Practice

Athens High School Bulldogs showcased improved cohesion in a Monday drill as they prepare for Friday's opener against New Lexington. Coach McKinley emphasized strengthening aerial play and defense while center John Goodfellow and tackle Hjalmer Olsen face possible injuries.

Athens High School New Lexington Bears McKinney John Goodfellow Hjalmer Olsen McKinley Athens

Baseball Scores and Matchups From The Week In The Nation

Boston and New York split. Pittsburgh beat Chicago. Cincinnati edged St Louis. St Louis defeated Cleveland. Chicago bested Detroit. Washington defeated Boston. New York beat Philadelphia. Association games featured Minneapolis, Milwaukee, and others with close scores.

Boston New York Pittsburgh Chicago Cincinnat St Louis St. Louis Cleveland Detroit Washington Philadelphia Associati Brooklyn Mungo Shaute Lopes Hansen Liska Todd Brandt Spohrer Hoyt Luque Behumacher Hogan Grove Cochrane Gallivan Chamberlain Faber Biggs Berry Pittabursh WABS Cosmos Wee Cincinnati Ann Louis American Association Minneapolis Wonaaanes Columbus Indianapolis Toledo Milwaukee Kansas City Seeaueieenai St. Pau Lewisville

Rowe Elected President of Northeastern Ohio AAU

Floyd A. Rowe, director of Cleveland Public Schools' Physical Education, was elected president of the Northeastern Ohio Association of the Amateur Athletic Union at the annual meeting. He succeeds Ralph H. McQuat, who resigned due to business pressure.

Cleveland Ri— Floyd A. Rowe Cleveland Public Schools Northeastern Ohio Association of the Amateur Athletic Union Ralph H. McQuat

Lon Warneke rises as Cubs ace in year of change

Wartimeoua profile traces Lon Warneke from late minor league struggles to a breakout season with the Chicago Cubs. It highlights his early career arc from Laurel Mississippi and Alexandria to Reading and final emergence as a top National League pitcher this year, noting his sharp improvement and impact. It also covers Lefty Gomez of the New York Yankees, detailing his background from Rodeo California to Salt Lake City, his left handed gifts, weight management, and status as a leading ace likely to start the World Series opener.

Lon Warneke Cubs Siinger Mt. Ida Ark Houston Texas Laurel Miss Alexandria Warneke the Woods Reading Big Lon Yanks Gomez Rodeo Calif Salt Lake City Frisco Seals Yankees St. Paul Lefty

O'Dowd Draws Gizzy in Pittsburgh Ring

Midget Mike O'Dowd of Columbus earned a 10round draw with Battling Gizzy of Pittsburgh in Bridgeport. Gizzy led early but faded after a seventh round beating. Roberta of Pittsburgh beat Brinkman of Wheeling in six rounds, Herman of Wheeling stopped Franz of Pittsburgh in two, and Clemons of Pittsburgh won a fourround decision over Cyclone Driscoll of Columbus.

Bridgeport U.P Mike O'Dowd Columbus Battling Gizzy Pittsburgh Gizzy Hans Roberta Bobby Brinkman Wheeling Jackie Herman Tony Franz Jerry Clemons Cyclone Driscoll

Buckeye Conference Cross Country Meet Slated at OWU

The Buckeye Conference cross country championship will be run November 19 at Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware between halves of the Ohio Wesleyan versus Ohio University football game. Ohio Wesleyan defends its title as the reigning champion.

Delaware U.R Buckeye Ohio Wesleyan University Ohio Wesleyan Ohio University

Hambrick Wins Canton District Open Golf Title

Archie Hambrick of Zanesville captured the Cleveland District Open in Canton with a 36 hole total of 140, two under par, besting 68 players. Notables include Al Espinosa 141 and several players from Ohio cities such as Aspland Youngstown Transue Cleveland Waldron Barberton Crowder Shute and Novick.

Canton U.R Archie Hambrick Zanesville al Espinosa Akron Reggie Myles Aspland J. Thompson Youngstown Oliver Transue Cleveland L. Waldron Barberton Waldo Crowder Denny Shute Hudson Joe Novick

Zuppke Faces Herculean Task at Illinois This Season

Illinois coach Bob Zuppke aims to rekindle winning form after two rough seasons. He returns 18 lettermen and adds depth at ends and backs. Key players include Fred Frink Ivan Schustek Harry Palmer Bob May and Pete Yanakus. Schedule opens October 1 with Coe and Miami and runs through November 18 at Ohio State.

Tilineia Illini Zuppke Hea Haa Fred Frink Miami Fla Ivan Schustek Harry Palmer Bob May Howard Johnson Jack Bodman Chuck Bennie Tilinoia Pete Yanuakus Gil Berry Herman Walser Jack Heynon Hd Snavely Letterman Illinois Coe Bradley Northwestern Michigan Ann Arbor Chicago Wisconsin Madison Indiana Ohio State

Gar Wood Sets New Speedboat World Record on St Clair River

Gar Wood piloted Miss America X to a new world record for motor boats on the St. Clair River in Algonac Michigan. He averaged 124.91 mph over two run mile distances, with 84.41 and 195.42 mph splits, surpassing the previous marks and clocking an American record over the statute mile.

Algonac Mich U.P Gar Wood St. Clair River Wood Kaye Don Loch Lemend Scotland Tnatru~mente America Fuat Mini America X Gray Fox Packard Orlin Johnsen Johnson

Panamanian P Brown Retains Bantam Title in First-Round KO

Toronto report confirms P Al Brown of Panama retained his world bantamweight title by knocking out Emile Spider Piadner of France in the first round of a scheduled 15 round bout.

Toronto Ont Pal Brown Panama Emile ‘Spider’ Piadner France

Bloom Wins Frantic Columbus Boxing Showdown

Bloom of Chillicothe defeated a surprise opponent, Walker of Zanceville, by decision in four rounds. Lorain featherweight Ray Lacray stopped Albert George in a quick bout, while Wegner beat Hines in four rounds. Cannonball Zanesville was stopped in the second round.

Columbus Bsept Bloom Cebimbus Kid Walker Zanceville Nagra Walker Ray Lacray Lorain Albert George Wegner Chillicothe Joey Hines Hue Bob Test Alumbuse Dantanin Ko Hedt Cannonball Zanesville

Otto Neu Dead Kenton

Otto Neu eight Kenton salesman and utility infielder with the land Washington and American league baseball team died Monday from an intestinal infection contracted September 10 in Toledo. He was a former third baseman in the majors and played basketball with Kenton Red and trained at Great Lakes. He belonged to the American Legion Masonto and Hike lodgen.

Kenton Otto Neu Land Washington Toledo Neu Merly Kenton Rede Great Lakes American Legion Masonto Hike

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