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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1937

Page

7

Western Reserve Stuns Cincinnati in 32 6 Football Blowout

Western Reserve extended its undefeated streak to 25 games by routing the University of Cincinnati 32 to 6. Sophomores Ford Davis and Johnny Lucas sparked the attack, with Lucas returning the opening second-half kickoff for a TD and Davis connecting with Frank Kelker on a 43-yard pass.

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Ohio Bobcats Review After Illini Loss and Reserve Game Outlook

Ohio University coaches Don C. Peden and W. J. Trautwein assessed a 1930s loss to Illinois with mixed feelings. They cited weak ground game, shaky pass defense, and thin reserve strength as key issues while noting no serious injuries and potential improvements from backups before the Reserve game.

Don C. Peden W. J. Trautwein Ohio University Bobcat Illinois Western Reserve University of Cincinnati Cleveland Bobcats Illini Ohio Ilinois

Pirates Win Two Hundred Thirty Six Totals Showed Near Tie

A chaotic box score style recap notes Pirates rallying action with Brubaker, Jensen, and Lombardi contributing. Key plays include two hits by Tobin and Lombardi with late pitching by Grissom, Vander Meer, and Kleinhen, as well as multiple double plays and errors shaping the final 2 1 score.

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Brewers Beat Birds In Tight 6 5 Blow

A terse box score shows Brewers win 6 5 over the Birds. Pitchers and fielders listed include Meath Heath Btorti Giebert and Oatumbus with base hits and RBIs noted. Remaining lines reference unclarified players and misc entries from the game recap.

Kwaukee Rto Wenda Risco Ein Btorti Guillie Heath Meath Hebert Setegore Giebert Oatumbus Otter

Bees and Phillies Savagely Clash in Low-Scoring Tilt

Bearden and Phils battle in a tight baseball game with Boston scoring 17 and Philadelphia 3 as pitchers struggle. Mueller, Bcharein, and English lead hits while B Hoffner and Mueller contribute on offense. The box lists multiple players with outfield and infield contributions and detailed pitching lines.

Aeros Arms Armvich Carnvichet Cenelo Ocamillille Thevnwa Biihert Tors Engieh Bcharein Mueller Bhoffner EF Moore Garms Benglish Johnson Dijo Browne BE. Moore Amu Arnovich Ceimello Piers Harein Norris Whitper Mueller Tostier Rhiffner O Verstier Jert Boston Wetleenene LaMaster Allen Rkart Mulcahy Allen Mueahs Oftner Jorgens Ules

Pass Interference Rule to Bring Trouble

Henry McLemore argues the forward pass interference rule causes disputes and wrong calls from field judges. He cites Army Notre Dame Princeton Dartmouth games and an Ohio State Texas Christian incident as examples and warns of a potential riot if the issue isn’t addressed.

Army Notre Dame Princeton Dartmouth Ohio Stadium Columbus Ben Turpin Ohio State Texas Christian TCU Horned Frog

Two Teams Share NFL Eastern Lead After 2–1 Start

Brooklyn Dodgers and Pittsburgh Pirates sit atop the NFL Eastern Division with 2 wins and 1 loss. Pirates loss to the Giants 10–7, Dodgers win 9–7 over Cleveland with a late field goal. Eagles and Cardinals tie 6–6. Boston beats Rochester 16–0. Pirates–Cincinnati postponed.

NEW York U.P Brooklyn Dodgers Pittsburgh Pirates Pirates New York Giants Brooklyn Cleveland Dodgers Dick Crayne Harry Mattos Sam Busick Tom Thorpe Philadelphia Eagles Chicago Cardinals Boston Rochester Cincinnati

Baseball game summary with Chicago and St Louis extrapolated

Chicago and St Louis played a baseball game with multiple substitutions and batters. Key players include Giuliani for St Louis and Kimberlin for Chicago, with runs batted in from Giuliani Allen Voemik Bonura and hits by Clift Kreevich and Carey. Attendance around 5 000.

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Second Game Bout Ends With Narrow Knights Victory

In a tight baseball clash Moore and Hermn faced off as Gileage ABREOA bunched hits and solid pitching. Key players include Mize Dremaree and J Brown contributing multi base hits while Cavarrette French Root and Harrell pitched through tense late innings as the team posted a modest offensive output and secured a win despite late pressure.

Gileage AB Abreoa Ot Moore Hermn Kieinke Rlense Presersscee J. Brown Martin Ne Caverrette Prey Demaree Mize Mecwick Prench Krist Biske Mite Hif Root Herreli Einke O Bieke Arrei Belie

Brews Defeat Birds in 5th Playoff Tilt

Milwaukee Brewers stay alive in the Shaughnessy playoff with a 6 5 win over the Columbus Red Birds. Mickey Heath homered in the eighth to deliver the decisive run as Forrest Presnell faltered early and Nelson Potter took the loss for Columbus. The series continues with Columbus needing one more victory and Milwaukee needing two to reach the Little World Series.

Milwaukee Wis Mickey Heath Milwaukee Brewers Heath Columbus Red Birds Columbus Newark Bears Forrest Presnell Bill McGee Nelson Potter

Buckeyes Edge Texas Christian in Opener

Ohio State counters Texas Christian 14 to 0 as the Buckeyes boast a stifling defense. A rugged back line led by Schoenbaum and Wolf limited the Horned Frogs to 44 total yards and six completed passes. Key injuries to Jim McDonald and Nick Wasylik will delay their return as Purdue looms next.

Columbus Ohio State Bucks Texas Christian Ohio Francis A. Schmidt Invaders Southwest Horned Frogs Texans Schmidt Howard Wedebrook Wedebrook Jim McDonald Nick Wasylik Purdue

Giants Beat Dodgers 4 3 in Brooklyn Thriller

In a tight Brooklyn game, the Giants win 4 to 3 over the Dodgers. Key plays include two base hits by Leslie and a home run by Chiova as New York edges Brooklyn with late scoring and strong pitching from Melton.

Phelps Umecher Brooklyn New York Schumacher Danning Lavegetto Bite Tac Leslie É. Ceza Leslie Manush Chiova Schumacher Barteli McCarthingis Hasselt York Hoyt

Kennedy Arrest Report Shows Fraud and Impaired Driving

Dale Kennedy of Gallipolis was released from Gallipolis county jail after posting bail on a $20 fraudulent check case at a local service station. He was later jailed in Pomeroy for driving while intoxicated after making good the disputed check. Kennedy is identified as a former employee of the Ohio Hospital for Epileptics.

Gallipolis Dale Kennedy Pomeroy Kennedy Ohio Hospital

Titled sports man Baron 8 He is 8 e star

A compact crossword style clue set hints at a sports figure nicknamed Baron and a series of numbered entries for horizontal and vertical terms. Clues include words like vigilante, intention, climb, snake, sesame, street, endure, doctor, bagpipe players, and various directional references.

Ohio Open To Start Tuesday At Acacia Country Club

Cleveland report notes competitors in the annual Ohio Open will open with a pro-am at Acacia Country Club. The 72-hole medal event on schedule expects about 100 players with defending champion Al Espinosa of Akron Portage aiming for a fourth title. Bob Servis, twice state amateur champion, is among the notable entries, coming off a big Cincinnati Open victory.

Cleveland U.P Acacia Country Club al Espinosa Akron Portage Simon Pyres Bob Service Servis Cincinnati

Red Sox 7 Yankees 2 baseball scorecard note

Baseball recap notes the Boston Red Sox defeat the New York Yankees 7 to 2 with Gehrig Foxx and Cronin contributing runs and hits. Hadley takes the loss as Cronin and Foxx pace Boston with timely hits and double plays noted amid fielding details and baserunning observations. An unrelated insect quote appears at the end.

Hadiey New York Cheeseereess Frrore Gehrig Rune DiMaggio Foxx Cronin Gaffke Pescork Chapman Ronin Foxx Gaffke Chropman Mills Lazzeri Crosetti Doerr Boston Bale Wilson Hadley Andrew

Standings and box scores from Detroit vs Cleveland games

Baseball box scores show Detroit and Cleveland in two games with standings across American and National leagues. Key players include Trosky Hale Campbell Greenberg Owen Rogell and Lawson. Attendance listed as 21,000 with notes on errors runs and base on balls. General Wolfe reference appears as a separate historical note.

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Terriers Need Six Victories To Cinch Flag

The New York Giants sit four games ahead in the National League pennant race needing six wins in 11 remaining games to clinch the flag. They face four consecutive doubleheaders starting today against the Boston Bees and Philadelphia midweek as Chicago Cubs push to close the gap. Meanwhile Pittsburgh extended its win streak over Cincinnati, Boston routed Philadelphia, and the Yankees lost to Boston as Chicago closed in on second place.

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Nats and Macks Tie Phillies in Narrow Win

Washington and Philadelphia played a tight game with 7 to 1 final. Johnson Newsome Werber and Case led offense for Philadelphia while Williams Kohiman and Perrell were on the mound for Washington in a pitchers duel that tightened late with key hits and errors shaping the score.

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