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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1932

Page

9

Bobcats Prepare for Rio Grande Tilt as 1932 Season Opens

Ohio University football coach Don Peden plans final scrimmage to fix the starting lineup for the Rio Grande game at the stadium Saturday. The drills emphasize defense, punt handling, signaling, pass catching and reception, with new kickoff rules stressing five players near the restraining line. Wednesday's practice showed improved spacing, fewer fumbles, and stronger blocking and tackling as the first team reshaped its lineup.

Ohio University Rio Grande Stadium Don Peden Bobcats

Yankees Mountsmen boast best regular season record

The piece profiles Yankees and Cubs players with focus on Yankee lineup strength and pitching staff. It highlights Armbrust and Brownlie’s improving form, Sadosky and Robinette’s line-breaking potential, and notes the series context with Go mez Ruffing Allen Pipgras and Cubs staff led by Warneke Bush Root Malone Grimes.

Chicago New York Yankees Chicago Cubs Cubs Warneke Bush Root Malone Grimes Tinning Yankees Gomez Ruffing Allen Pipgras Pennock Brown Charlie Grimm Athletics Red Ruffine Lefty Gomez White Sox Red Faber Yankee New York Sox Guy Bush Red Ruffing Charley Root Len Warneke Johnny Allen Grimm Burleigh Grimes

National and Association matchups headline results

Pittsburgh edged Chicago 8 to 3 after a strong late rally while Boston beat New York 8 to 1. Chicago faded in the middle innings as swift pitching duo matched by relief. Other scores show a balanced Wednesday slate across the league with key battles in St Louis Cleveland Philadelphia and more.

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Bulldogs Open Seed Friday in Season Opener at Home

Athens high school prepares for the season debut under Coach Pete McKinley against New Lexington Friday at 2 30 pm at the local field. The visiting squad brings weight and experience, while Athens emphasizes defense and a developing aerial attack as lineups are finalized and hopes run high for a victorious start.

Athens Pete McKinley New Lexington Arine Bulldogs Lexington McKinley Apsrate Athena

Gallia County Fair races marred by mishap and crowds

Gallia County Fair events faced a mishap when Lena A. withdrew after a collision in the 2:18 trot heat. The day featured heavy entries in the second race with purses of 200 dollars for both 2:18 trot and 2:22 pace, listing multiple owners and horses from Piketon Marietta Gauley Bridge and surrounding towns.

Gallipolis Gallia County Fair D. L. Evans Piketon Lena A Nis Silky Miss Harvest Watts Stephen A. M. Swan Marietta Londonderry Pace Roy Worthy Brandt Oliver Evans Logan Senator Wolf Canelle Louise Evans Stewart W. D. Evans Freenship Robert Todd C. B. Stout Clarksburg W. Va Bishop Henley Ralph Calvert Portsmouth Claude McKinney A. E. Russell Pomeroy Direct Maid Allen and Strand Jeffersonville Happy Bingon N. Y

Merchants Baseball Trip to Thurston for Sunday Doubleheader

The Athens Merchants travel to Thurston on Sunday for a double header. Thurston beat the Merchants earlier this year. Those wishing to umpire or join the trip should contact Murad at 144% W Union Bt.

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Baker back for Logan gridiron season opener

Logan high school football team welcomed Jack Baker back to light workouts this week. Baker, out since an automobile accident, is expected to contend for the quarterback role when the season begins.

Logan Logan High School Jack Baker Baker

Stagg Optimistic On Big Ten Football Prospects

Editor notes the fourth installment in a series on Big Ten football prospects. Alonzo Stagg expresses enthusiasm over the outlook as coverage moves through Chicago and Wisconsin during the current Friday edition.

Alonzo Stagg Chicago Wisconsin

Chicago Maroons' 1932 football hopes rise under Stagg play

The University of Chicago expects its best football team since 1924. Amos Alonso Stagg enters his 41st season with 35 players, a strong backfield led by Vinson Sahlin Pat Page Jr and Pete Zimmer and star fullback Cecil Storey. The squad includes 12 sophomores and several lettermen plus a new “whirlwindy shift” offense.

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