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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1931

Page

5

Lefty Grove Joins Elite With 30th Win In A.L. History

Ohio columnist notes Moses Lefty Grove of the Mackinsville club marked his 30th victory, the first since Jim Bagby achieved the feat in 1920. The piece traces Grove’s rise from fast rookie to control master capable of turning pace on and off, making him one of baseball’s greatest pitchers. It then shifts to Salem Sam Willaman’s football plans at Ohio State and the risks of overpromising a big season.

Obert Moses Grove Mackinn Jim Bagby Cleveland Baltimore Macks Cy Perkins Mickey Cowie Eddie Collins Chicago White Sox Salem Sam Willaman Sam Wes Fesler Buckeyes Columbus

Baseball Scores From Innings Across Leagues

National League first games see New York and Chicago rivals split in twin bill while St Louis and Washington post varied scores. American League games feature extra inning drama with New York, Cleveland and Washington heavy scorers. American Association and ABA contests include Minneapolis and St Paul results with pitchers and batters delivering decisive hits.

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Cincinnati Sees Brief Earthquake Felt Sunday Night

A slight earthquake lasting a few seconds was felt in Cincinnati on Sunday night recalling a notable sequence. The report ties the event to past quakes including February 25, 1925 and the August 31, 1886 Charleston quake, marking unusual seismic activity in the region.

Cincinnati Charleston S. C

Ohio colleges start 16 games in weekend slate

Ohio college football opens with 16 games across Friday and Saturday. Ashland hosts Marietta. Wittenberg welcomes Georgetown. Xavier faces Transylvania. Cedarville meets Mt. Union. Ohio University plays Indiana. Miami faces Pitt. Ohio Northern meets Army. Other matchups include Bluffton at Wooster and Cincinnati at home against Rio Grande.

Ralph Teatworth Columbus U.P Ohio Ashland Marietta Wittenberg Georgetown Springfield Wilmington Muskingum New Concord Transylvania College of Lexington Xavier Cincinnati Cedarville Mt. Union Alliance Adrian Mich John Carroll Cleveland Hanover Ind University of Dayton Dayton Ohio University University of Indiana Miami University University of Pittsburgh Ohio Northern University Army West Point Bluffton Wooster Findlay Case Hope College Heidelberg Tiffin Bowling Green Baldwin-Wallace Berea Defiance Hiram University of Cincinnati Rio Grande College

Jr. O. U. A. M. Rally and Band Concert Set for Oct. 17

United Rural Jr. Order of the American Republic rally and a competitive band concert are scheduled for Columbus on October 17. The event was announced today as a statewide gathering.

Columbus U.R

Pound Falls as British Sterling Sinks to 4 Dollar Level

In New York on September 21 the British pound sterling traded at 4 dollars, down 84 percent from Saturday’s close, with currency offered below the 4 level after the sale.

New York

Grid-Graph to Reenact Indiana Ohio Game Saturday

Ohio University announces a grid-graph will be erected in the Men’s Gym for the Indiana-Ohio game replay. A direct wire service will transmit plays to Bloomington Stadium so observers see each play a few seconds after it occurs.

Indiana O. C. Bird Ohio University Bloomington

Stecher to Meet Wykoff in Columbus Wrestling Ring

Dodge Neb. star Joe Stecher, famed world heavyweight wrestling champion, launches a midwestern tour in Columbus. He clashes next Wednesday with Lee Wykoff of St. Louis University in a two out of three falls bout, following preliminaries featuring Al Baffert of Canada and Charlie Hansen of Seattle.

Columbus Joe Stecher Dodge Neb Daddy Middle West Stecher Ohio Lee Wykoff St. Louis University Wykoff Lee John Pesek Nebraska al Baffert Canada Charlie Hansen Seattle

Cleveland Fisher Foods win amateur baseball title

The Cleveland Fisher Foods sweep the 1931 National Baseball Federation tournament with eight straight wins to claim the world amateur championship. They defeated Cincinnati 6 to 0 in the final, then won 2 to 1 in an exhibition, while Cincinnati took the runner-up trophy amid a 9,000-strong crowd.

Cleveland U.P National Baseball Federation Cleveland Sandiot Cleveland Fisher Foods Cincinnati Ohio Fisher Foods National League

Market Holds Up Amid British Gold Standard Move

New York traders faced unsettled conditions after Britain temporarily abandoned the gold standard. At opening the market showed heavy volume yet managed an excellent showing as losses stayed within a fractional range. A few issues slipped 1 to 3 points while overall pressure remained milder than expected.

New York U.P Britain

Tuesday’s Games Across National Baseball Lineup

Toledo visits Indianapolis and Columbus plays Louisville. J Paul faces Kansas City while Minneapolis meets Milwaukee in a set of road matchups.

1. Paul Ebanhanions Mers Marcum Shea Erickson Kansas City Caldwell Manion Holley Sanders Faden Henry Hargrave Berg Wilson Toledo Indianapolis Columbus Louisville J. Paul Minneapolis Milwaukee Brewers

Yankees Hold 1-Game Lead Over Senators

In YORK on Sept 21 the Yankees beat Cleveland 7 1 and 10 4 to stay one game ahead of Washington for second place. Lou Gehrig hit his 45th homer in the first game and Babe Ruth his 44th in the second as New York swept doubleheaders. Washington also won twice, 4 3 and 6 4, while Chicago Cuba and Brooklyn posted NL victories elsewhere.

Wesley Ferrell Tribe Lefty Gomes Yanks Indians McCarthy Mel Harder Pete Lawson Henry Johnson Rhodes Sarge Connally Boston Braves Cincinnati Chicago Cuba New York Giants Street Reguara New York Cleveland Washington Chicago Lou Gehrig Babe Ruth

Columbus Aces Lose Doubleheader as Neil Park Closes

Columbus drops both ends of a twin bill to Toledo 11 to 6 and 8 to 6 in the park’s final games before Neil Pari is replaced by a new stadium. St Paul and Minneapolis also falter as Kansas City slides and Indianapolis avenges losses.

Columbus U.P Columbua Toledo Ryan Cooney Neil Pari St. Paul Minneapolis

Rochester Red Wings Clinch IL Title Fourth Straight

Rochester's Red Wings secured the International League championship for the fourth consecutive year. The victory adds to St. Louis Cardinals farm system triumphs this season, with St. Louis winning the National League and Houston the Southern League titles.

Rochester Red Wings St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Houston

Illinois to lean on sophomores in 1930 football plan

Coach Zuppke plans a sophomore backbone for Illinois as 12 lettermen return but only four are in the current plans. The team targets Michigan on Oct. 14 as a pivotal test with several backs and line players described, amid hopes of challenging Big Ten rivals.

Ohio State George Kirkley Hicago Illinois Robert C. Ruppke Illinoia Tao Zuppke Northwestern Michigan Purdue Iilinois Finais Gil Berry Stanley Jensen Red Owen Mark Swanson Berry Freschman Straw Pratt Gorenstein Guarda Glick Hyink Schustek Frink Enda Bob Horsely Herry Dave Cook Herman Walser Horsely Sopodomore Cook Warner Billparle Snavely Hiall Schalk Schulz Evans Munch Root Peta Yanuskuasa St. Louis U Bradley Wisconsin Chicago

Buckeye Basketball Announces 17 Game Schedule

Ohio State University unveiled a 17 game slate for the season opening December 8 at home against Ohio University. The schedule features Western Conference foes Michigan Northwestern Chicago Purdue Illinois and Iowa along with non conference games against Missouri Yale Vanderbilt and Navy. The team returns most of its roster with only three veterans leaving: Wesley Fesler Richard Larkins and Harold Erwin.

Columbus U.P Ohio State University Ohioans Ohio University Ohio State Michigan Northwestern Chicago Purdue Ilinois Iowa Missouri Yale Vanderbilt Navy Wesley Fesler Richard Larkins Harold Erwin

Creavy Wins PGA Crown by Mastering Short Game

New PGA champion Tom Creavy, 20, ushers in a new style focusing on short game and putting rather than power. The Albany Country Club pro defeated Denamore Shute 2 to 1 in the Rumford final, crediting years of refinement after early long-hitting starts.

New York Hilly Burke Walter J. Travia Travia Creavy Denamore Shute Rumford R. T Johnny Farrell Wille MacFarlane MacFarlane Shute

Creavy and Ouimet Lead Amateur Golf Field in Quincy

Quincy hosts a golf field led by Tommy Creavy of Albany and Francis Ouimet of Boston as contenders for national amateur titles. The duo, touted as top professionals and amateurs, headlines the advancing match in the event.

Quincy Mass Ptommy Creavy Albany Francis Ouimet Boston

Buckeye Grid Camps Aims for Strong Cincinnati Bearcats Squad

Cincinnati press notes Buckeye Conference prep at Carson Field under Coach Da King. Team personnel include Cliff Golder at fullback, Allen Davis and Bill Gilliland at backs, Ed Sidinger and Leroy Gerad at back, Curley Mets and Carlton Linefield at end, with Harrison and Ballman at tackle, Lewis and Hermann at guards, Grawa at center. Entire squad to remain together for home games and travel on road trips to gain experience. Wade Woodworth leads the Hemmen coaching staff for reserves.

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Ohio State reserve football announces seven game schedule

Ohio State reserves will play seven fall games with three against freshmen. The Buckeye reserves face Michigan State Normal, Michigan, Akron, Urbana and other opponents on dates in October and November. Floyd Stahl coaches the Reserve team.

Columbus U.R Ohio State Buckeye Shock Michigan State Normal University Michigan An Arbor Akron University At University of A Urbana Floyd Stahl

Open golf tournament tees off in New England Open field

The field for the three day New England Open opens today with 18 hole qualifying rounds today and tomorrow followed by 36 holes on Wednesday. Leading entrants include Denis More, Shute, Walter Hagen, Sarazen, Johnny Farrell, Al Aan, Johnny Golden, Wilfy Cox, Mike Brady, Aubrey Boomer, and Jeanne Guilford.

Bearden Creavy Ietteer Denis More Shute Walter Hagen Sarazen Johnny Farrell Alan Johnny Golden Wilfy Cox Mike Brady Aubrey Boomer Jéenne Guilford

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