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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1933

Page

2

Yearling Squad Shows Progress In Scrimmage

Ohio University football under Don Peden impressed in a scrimmage against a husky freshman squad three days before the Morris Harvey opener. The first backfield of Wills Schmitt Peaspanen and Kreft covered 90 yards in three plays for a quick TD, as replacements flooded in and Schmitt and Hodnick traded roles at quarterback.

Ohio University Bobcats Don Peden Kate Smith Marlene Dietrich Varsity Husky Woody Wills Bill Schmitt Oval Schmitt Wills Peaspanen Bob Snyder

Football chatter predicts shifting power on the gridiron

Mitch notes experts foresee more variety in headlines this season with top powers like Southern California Notre Dame Tennessee Northwestern Pittsburgh staying in front but other programs such as Navy Princeton Syracuse Colgate Fordham Purdue and Washington challenging. Tennessee and LSU lead a strong southern group.

Southern California Notre Dame Tennessee Northwestern Pittsburgh Navy Army Princeton Syracuse Colgate Fordham Mid-West Purdue Ohio Hank Anderson Washington Californ St. Mary's Roaders Louisiana State Alabama

Spartans Stars Shine in Early NFL Ground Gains Leaderboard

Gutowsky of Portsmouth leads NFL ground gains with 115 yards from two games against Cincinnati and New York. Musick trails with 61 yards after one game against Green Bay. Herber tops two-game passing with 319 yards on 20 completions. Pressnell, ex Nebraska, scores 20 points for Portsmouth with two TDs one field goal and five extra points.

New York Ace Gutowsky Portsmouth Spartans Phillips University Arnold Herber Green Bay Packers Gutowsky Cincinnati Jim Musick Braves Southern California Green Bay Herber Boston Chicago Bears Glenn Pressnell Nebraska Portsmouth

Angels Win PCL Pennant Over San Francisco 9–6

Los Angeles clinched the Pacific Coast League pennant with a 9 to 6 victory over San Francisco. Pitcher Dick Ward starred for the Angels as they extended their lead to seven games with six remaining in the final series.

Angels San Francisco U.p Los Angeles Dick Ward Hollywood

Cand andings YESTERDAY'S RESULTS

Boston beat New York 5 to 3 and Philadelphia 3 to 2 over Brooklyn in a slate of games. American league had no schedules. Buffalo versus Columbus postponed due to rain in the Little World Series with Washington at New York and Boston at Philadelphia listed for Thursday Open date.

Boston New York Philadelphia Brooklyn Buffalo 1. L Columbus A.A

Northwestern Wildcats Eye Strong Sophomore Core In Big Ten Race

Northwestern coach Dick Hanley says a conference title would be unlikely this year due to youth but the Wildcats return thirteen lettermen including six linemen and seven backs. Key players Ollie Olson Jakie Sullivan Wally Cruise Roy Auguston and Bill Riley lead a promising but green line with several sophomores vying for roles as Northwestern faces Iowa Indiana Ohio State and Michigan and a nonconference slate including Stanford and Notre Dame.

Evanston Ill AUP Dick Hanley Northwestern Hanley Wildcats Iowa Indiana Ohio State Minnesota Illinois Michigan Stanford Notre Dame Columbus Ollie Olson Jakie Sullivan Wally Cruise Roy Auguston Harry Leeper Chilly Sutton Rob Russell Bill Riley al Kawal Eges Manske Chuck Hajek Paul Tangora Walter Kopecky John Heuss Ed Whalen Kostbade Jens and Thoma Vern Anderson Jimmy Berg

Panthers Open Sked Saturday

Pomeroy Panthers prepare for the season opener at Chesapeake on Saturday afternoon. The team practices at the high school field to cut travel time, with observers noting a strong line but an unsettled backfield as they face real competition.

Pomeroy Panther Chesapeake Syracuse

Outfield Compare Giants and Senators Ahead of World Series

Washington Senators outfielders hold the edge over the New York Giants with stronger understudies in center and left fields. Mel Ott and Goose Goslin bring long-time experience, while Moe Moore offers speed and reliable defense in left. Goose Goslin and Heinie Manush are highlighted as key figures for the Senators.

New York U.P Washington Senator New York Giants New Goslin Ott Washington Polo Grounds Fred Schulte George Davis Senators Schulte Davis

Miller Beaten But Keeps Title In Ten Round Bout

Frankie Wallace of Cleveland defeated Freddie Miller of Cincinnati by a two to one decision in ten rounds. Wallace rallied from a slow start with a strong right in the late rounds to secure the win though Miller outweighed the featherweights, and the NAB A title was not on the line. In the undercard, Wesley Ramey beat Jackie Davis and Varias Milling defeated Johnny Mitchell in ten round bouts.

Cleveland U.P Frankie Wallace Freddie Miller Cincinnati Little Mayfield

Giants Aces To Hurl Today In World Series Dress Rehearsal

New York Giants set to doubleheader against the Phillies in Philadelphia for a final tuneup before the Washington series. Carl Hubbell and Hal Schumacher were to work their last prep outing, Leroy Parmalee had pitched against Boston, while the Giants lost 5 to 3 to the Braves. The Phillies ended Brooklyn’s five game streak with a 3 to 2 win on a two run ninth.

New York New York Giants Phillies Philadelphia Carl Hubbell Hal Schumacher Giants Leroy Parmalee Boston Braves Bostonians Ben Cantwell Brooklyn Dodgers Phils

Junior World Series game postponed by rain in Columbus

The Junior World Series opener between Columbus and Buffalo was halted by rain just before start time, leaving the series tied at one game each. Chance Heise and Phil Gallivan were expected to start on the mound for Columbus and Buffalo, as about 1500 fans watched before the delay at Red Bird Stadium.

Columbus Buffalo Red Bird Stadium Chrence Heise Phil Gallivan

Colgate Red Raiders Look Like A Strong Returning Group

Colgate's 1933 football outlook centers on captain Winnie Anderson Glen Peters Bobby Samuel and Charlie Soleau as foundations for Coach Andy Kerr. New reserves fill other positions with Joe Bodganski Warren Davis and Lewis Broog among notable linemen and Jack Finley a key triple threat back.

Colgate Chenango Andy Kerr Winnie Anderson Glen Peters Bobby Samuel Charlie Soleau California Bush Kerr Joe Bodganski Brown Warren Pop

Boxing results from Cleveland Patterson and Stockton cards

Frankie Wallace won in Cleveland beating Fred Miller while Wesly Ramey defeated Jackie Davis in Grand Rapids. In Patterson New Jersey Carl Duva defeated Ralph Fulton and others staged bouts featured Feary Colima and Bautista with multiple decisionings across Stockton and Los Angeles.

United Press Cleveland Frankie Wallace Freddie Miller Cincinnati Wesley Ramey Grand Rapids Mich Jackie Davis Varias Milling Philippines Johnny Mitchell Detroit Jimmy Vaughan Pete Maze California Patterson N. J Georgia Bush Drew Sammy Panico Montcair Carl Duva Ralph Fulton Trenton Clair Stockton James Merriott Los Angeles Cal Fred Feary Dinuba Bert Colima Pete Bautista Manila Nash Calderon Fresno Joe Martinez Portland Joe Levan Clovis Eddie Shea Chicago Bobby Pacho Mexico Young Tommy P. I Gene Bianco Italy Harold Anderson Lee Moore Carlos Chipres Lee Wright Louis Dave Barry St. Louis Marty Gold Philadelphia Terry O’hanson Jimmy Fox Indianapolis Joe Réd Little Rock Ark Jimmy Goodman Elmer Savage Ray Woods Evansville Ind

Yesterday's Heroes Shine in Baseball Wins

PINKEY WHITNEY of the Braves hit a homer with two aboard to beat the Giants. DON HURST of the Phillies collected three singles in four at bats and scored the winning run against the Dodgers.

United Press Pinkey Whitney Braves Giants Don Hurst Phillies Dodgers

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