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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1931
Page
11
A college football season preview weighs Ohio and Indiana matchup with Ohio State favored. The writer analyzes Indiana under new coach Trautwein and Grover, notes uncertain offense, strong Hoosier line, and predicts the Bobcats will win in real play despite early doubts.
A American Association neared the finals with key results. Paul, league champions, defeated Kansas 8 to 0. Milwaukee lost opener 11 to 9 to Minnesota, won nightcap 5 to 2. Indianapolis slipped behind the Blues after a 10 to 6 and 5 to day losses.
The ten Senators and the New Yorkers were to resume play here today with Washington leading the league by 1 1/2 games after a Wednesday victory.
27 Ohio University players travel by train to Indianapolis then Bloomington for the season opener against the Indiana Hoosiers. Key veterans returning include Red Gabriel Russ Kepler Claude Chrisman and Kermit Blosser. Lineup hints show Blosser Jeffery Esmont Livington Chrisman Hawkins Collins Gabriel Brown Kepler Sinth with possible changes at fullback and tackle depending on health. Peden presided over a light signal practice before the game.
Four boxers from Athens County delivered knockouts as McAlister Pyle Mason and Dundee overwhelmed opponents. Kelley subbed for Edwards and impressed before a late moonlit finish. Cooley Evener and Castle entertained with bare-knuckle exchanges between bouts. next card planned for October in the Armory.
Columbus Sept. 25 Coach F R Castleman said the Ohio State cross country team will hold its first practice next week. Returnees include James Dille Kenton Arthur Fallon Martins Ferry and S S C Johnson Bridgeport from last season.
Bat Battalino of Hartford weighed 131 1 4 pounds and lost a ten round decision to Bushy Graham of Utica here in Cincinnati on September 25. Graham weighed 127 1 2 pounds and secured the victory but Battalino maintained he remains world featherweight champion.
At West Point New York on September 25 Army will hold a light workout as final prep for the game with Ohio Northern tomorrow. The varsity will run a signal drill and work on kicking and passing.
Records in Wayne County show part of an old burial ground near Wooster belongs to President Herbert Hoover. The 15 100th acre tract was deeded in 1853 to President Franklin Pierce and his successors, with John and Elizabeth Plank transferring the property.
Purdue football prospects explored with a focus on the 1930 squad. The piece previews the team’s outlook as part of a Big Ten series, noting current form and potential impact for the season.
Purdue seeks at least a tie for the Big Ten crown after finishing runner up to Michigan and Northwestern last year. The 1929 champions return 21 lettermen with strong backfields led by Risk and Pardonner and a solid line including Miller, Moss and Calvert. Two tough tests loom against Illinois and Wisconsin in mid October with a schedule featuring Coe, Western Reserve, Carnegie Tech and Indiana among others.
Marietta College football followers were in a more confident frame of mind at the season opener at Ashland. Ward Kanaga and Ferdinand Kasek, veteran linemen, have been declared eligible scholastically. Xavier University coach Joe Meyer announced a starting lineup for the Transylvania game featuring 10 of last year’s regulars.
Akron University coach Howard Blair drilled the squad at Buchtel Field focusing on punts. End Whitey Dretsbach and fullback Fulton Mahan likely share kicking duties. Al Stadtmiller and Rex Arnette stood out for long gains against the second team in a brief scrimmage.
Frank Lane, a top Southern Ohio football official, will officiate five games over the weekend. He works a high school contest today and the Xavier Transylvania game tonight, a Hamilton high school game Saturday afternoon, and a doubleheader Saturday night featuring Cincinnati versus Rio Grande and Cincinnati Reserves against Dayton seconds.
Waldron of Celina, Ohio, takes the Central Ohio open golf championship after 36 holes with a 147 total, defeating Steve Zappe who finished 149. Denny Shute did not compete. Bob Shave and Len Schmutte tied for third at 150. Amateur standout Bob Servis led 89 entrants with 151.
New Haven reports Yale backfield ace Albie Booth rejoined the varsity after a period of poor condition. He played actively in practice and scored the team's only touchdown in the workout.
A scrambled schedule lists multiple Friday night college football and basketball games. Notable pairings include Wilmington versus Cheskingum, Marietta versus Hanover, Cedarville versus Mt Union, Transylvania versus Xavier, and Georgetown versus te with several other matchups across Ohio and nearby states.
Primo Carnera and Jack Sharkey are slated for a 15 round heavyweight bout at Ebbets Field on October 12. The commission postponed from October 1 due to Sharkey’s injured finger and ordered each fighter to post a 5000 appearance forfeits with Carnera allowed to fight a suitable opponent October 1 to stay in condition.
Williamsville scene as Virginia Van Wie of Chicago and Helen Hicks of Hewlett face off in the U S women's championship semi finals. Mrs Glenna Collett Vare, five time champ, looms as favorite. Enid Wilson awaits the winner in a potential final.
Athens High School opens football with a Southeastern Ohio League clash against New Lexington. Expected starters listed include Atkins at fullback Fields at quarterback Corwin at end Goodfellow at center as Athens plans to test players for key positions and gain early rhythm.
Bloomington Indiana Sept 26 U P reports only four letter men from last year s Indiana team are expected to start Saturday s game against Ohio University They are Vic Dauer quarterback Opanik tailback Zeller guard and Raacher tackle.
In Columbus yesterday Ohio State's practice featured Cramer at quarterback Carroll and Hinchman at halfback and Vuchinich at fullback. Joe Benin a quarterback candidate sustained a shoulder injury likely sidelining him for several weeks.
Boston defeated Philadelphia 9 13 13 6 9 runs to 3 8 16 4 in a 8 inning or 9 inning game as noted with Moore Connelly Grove and Cochrane contributing for Detroit Cleveland and the A's. Philadelphia beat Pittsburgh 8 to 16 in a separate scoring line with J Emott Davia Osborne French and Finney credited.
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