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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1932

Page

9

Yankees Move World Series Pieces to Wrigley Field

The World Series shifts to Chicago as the Yankees face the Cubs at Wrigley Field after a one sided NY win streak. Pipgras vs Root set to duel in game three with odds heavy in favor of New York.

Schmeling Weighs Retirement Rumor Circles Boxing World

Mitch's Musings reports Max Schmeling may retire within a year despite non committal pauses. Friends say the German heavyweight plans two or three more fights before quitting. He lives frugally on earnings from a select US career, liking hunting and fishing over boxing.

Max Schmeling Schmeling United States Black Forest Max Joe Jacobs Billy McCarney Monager Joe Monte Joe Sekura Paulino Azcudum Sharkey Stribling Cleveland

Millers and Bears Resume Little World Series Tie

The Minneapolis Millers and Newark Bears dueled to a 1 1 tie at Ruppert's stadium in Newark New Jersey both teams holding one win each. Pete Jablonowski was to start for the Bears champions of the International League while Rube Benton or Rosy Bill Ryan was slated to pitch for the Millers pennant winners of the American Association.

Newark N. J Minneapolis Millers Newark Bears Ruppert Pete Jablonowski Bears Rube Benton Rosy Bill Ryan Millers

World Series Box Scores and Attendance Facts

United Press presents Series Facts showing New York vs Chicago results and attendance. Data covers two games with pays, receipts, and shares, noting higher second game attendance by 9 250 and schedule of remaining games at Wrigley Field and Yankee Stadium with start times in EST.

St. Louis Wrigley Field Chicago Yankee Stadium New York

Lefty Gomez Faces World Series Hopes and Marriage News

New York September 30 Lefty Gomez the tall Yankee pitcher says he is the happiest man in America after winning his first world series game and announcing plans to marry Broadway star Miss June O Dea two days after the team returns from Chicago. Cubs manager Charley Grimm praised him as a greater pitcher than Lefty Grove and Joe McCarthy termed him an outstanding hurler who did a magnificent job against the Cubs.

Chicago U.P New York Yankees Chicago Cubs Yankee Stadium Wrigley Field Thrilla New York Yankees Cubs Pirates Cardinals Cuba Guy Bush Lon Warneke Riggs Stephenson Yankee Red Ruffing Mernon Gomez George Pipgras Dennison Miller Huggins Charlie Root Middletown Joe McCarthy Pipgras Root Yanks Vernon Lefty’ Gomez America June O'Dea Charley Grimm Lefty Grove Philadelphia Athletics

Prince of Wales Faces Ageing Look Before Copenhagen Trip

The 38 year old prince appears to be losing his boyish charm as lines form on his forehead and features mature. The photo shows him departing England by plane for Copenhagen amid growing age-related changes.

Prince of Wales Prince England Copenhagen

Indiana Football Says It Won’t Be Looked Over Again

Indiana asserts strength in the Big Ten with a wartime tone, claiming a transformed program under Coach Hayes. Returning veterans, a strengthened backfield around Adolph Sabik, and freshmen like Don Weller bolster a promising 1931 season outlook and aim to upset rivals Northwestern Purdue Iowa Michigan and Ohio State.

Bloomington Ind Indiana Northwestern Purdue Michigan Boilermakers E. C. Hayes Iowa Chicago Ohio State Hoosiers Wildcat Stanley Saluck Sabik Balaski Jesse Babb Robert I. Jones Otis Edmonds Hayes Don Weller Eugene Opanik Tom Jones Tom Gary Bill Rehm Jack Riley Rehm Ed Anglemyer Rickey Lynons Martich

Four Football Games Carded On Ohio College Schedule

On September 30 four Ohio college football games are listed. Xavier meets Centre College in Cincinnati in a four game series with two wins each. Wittenberg faces John Carroll in Cleveland in a closely matched contest. Dayton hosts Adrian in what is expected to be an easy win for the Flyers. Ohio State Reserves play Muskingum at New Concord in another even matchup.

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Four Athens County Students Named Freshman Football Managers

Four Athens County students at Ohio University were named as freshman football managers in a list approved by Wallace Luthy, Cleveland senior manager. Accepted from Athens County are John Pickens Milford Street James Rutkoskie Athens Robert Hall Nelsonville and Harry Parfitt Albany.

Athens County Ohio University Wallace Luthy Cleveland John Pickens Mil) St James Rutkoskie Athens Robert Hall Nelsonville Harry Parfitt Albany

Bluffton Star Norman Triplett Out For Ohio Northern Game

Bluffton College backfield ace Norman Triplett has a broken collar bone from scrimmage and will miss Saturday’s game with Ohio Northern possibly ending his season.

Bluffton U.R Norman Triplett Bluffton College Ohio Northern Triplett

Ohio State Cross Country Opens Season Against Wesleyan

Ohio State opens its cross country season in Columbus meeting Oberlin Wesleyan on Saturday. The Buckeyes field Captain Steve Warner Willoughby Arthur Falion Harpers Ferry Jack Levine Lakewood Stephen Johnson Bridgeport and William Bloor Barnesboro Pa in the opener.

Columbus U.R Ohio State Ob'o Wesleyan Steve Warner Willoughby Arthur Falion Harpers Ferry Jack Levine Lakewood Stephen Johnson Bridgeport William Bloor Barnesboro

Last Night's Non-Title Card: Canzoneri Stops Kirseh in NYC

Tony Canzoneri 133 pounds from New York stopped Lew Kirseh 136 pounds from New York in a non-title fight. Eddie Wolfe 145 pounds from Memphis defeated Emil Rossi 146 pounds from New York in a 10 round match.

New York Tony Canzoneri Lew Kirseh Eddie Kid" Wolfe Memphis Tenn Emil Rossi

Boilermaker Favorite for Big Ten Football Title

Chicago report shows Purdue tipped to win the Big Ten over Michigan Ohio State Minnesota and Northwestern. Purdue leads with six first place votes in a close poll, Michigan four and Minnesota Ohio State two each. Northwestern drops to fifth after two straight crowns.

Chicago Purdus United Press Purdue Noble River Boiermakers Boilermakers Northwestern Kiser Minnesota Wisconsin Iowa Indiana Gophers Bernie Bierman Goach Haa Kia Evetem Mara Amoothiy Wildcats Michigan Ohio State

Dempseynamed Official Bouncer for Montreal City Council

Former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey arrived in Montreal to be installed as the city council’s official bouncer. Mayor Rinfret welcomed him at city hall as he prepared to refereee the Rosenbloom Scizza bout, his name inscribed in the golden book for eminent persons.

Montreal U.phjack Dempsey Rinfret Dempary Rosenbloom-Scizza

Bethany College Will Not Charge Admission This Season

Bethany College president Cloyd Goodnight announced no admission charge for home football and other athletic events this year. Bethany opens the season at home Saturday against Marietta College.

Wheeling W. Va Cloyd Goodnight Bethany College Bethany Marietta College

Spartans Face Chicago Cardinals in Sunday Clash

Portamouth Spartans prepare for a Sunday meeting with the Chicago Cardinals at Universal Stadium. The Cardinals, led by coach Chevigney, arrive with a storied roster and plans to halt Portamouth’s win streak, while Spartans veterans Presnell and Lumpkin pace a backfield anchored by Cherie ta Calsrade.

Spartan Mule Wilcon Gutowekt Pearlmouth Lumpkin Clark Preanell Alford John Cavesie Cherie Calsrade Presnell Nebraska Georgia Tech Hin Eh

New York Beats Chicago 5-2 In 9th Inning Rally

Warneke limits Chicago to two runs while Hartnett, Ruth, and Combs contribute for New York. Cronin drives in a run as the Giants fall short in a high scoring game with late drama in the ninth. Umpires Klem Grafian and Dinneen noted the full count as the action moved to the final frame.

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