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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1935

Page

5

Ohio Bobcats edge Illini in tough gridiron clash

In a hard fought game the Ohio team, led by Don Peden's squad, challenged Illinois with strong line play and standout backs. Zuppke praised Ohio's defense while noting Lindberg's exit. Tilini reporters highlighted Jurkovic Chernitski Isitski and Burnison as keys to Ohio's offense and punting edge.

Bob Zuppke Zup Don Peden Finois Zuppke Don Ohio Donis Lindberg Duffield Tilini Bill Jurkovic Soph- John Chernitski Isitski Jurkovic den Peden Wunt Lewis all-Ohio Allse Tribune Burnison Bobcats Snyder Illini Irelan Mceiers Occasihe Illini Tre Regis Bobcat Eck Platzke DeStefano Donefrio Ohio University Illinois

Buckeye Backfield Gears Up After Illini Upset Victory

Ohio University rolls to a 6-0 win over Illinois as Dick Irelan suffers a knee injury. Coach Denison Peden notes blocking fixes and prep for two open Saturdays while Jurkovic and Snyder shine in kicking.

Bobcats Dick Irelan Illinois Obie Nev den Peden Irelan Peden Trautwein

Purdue Boilermakers face uncertain 1955 season under Kizer

Purdue coach Noble Kizer predicts mixed results for a weakened 1955 squad after losing key players including the Touchdown Twins. He notes line reinforcements and backfield plans as the team prepares for a major opener against Northwestern on Oct. 5, with a schedule that includes Fordham Chicago Carnegie Tech Minnesota Wisconsin and Indiana.

Lafayette Ind Purdue Boilermakers Noble Kizer Duane Purvis Jim Carter Kizer Wildcats Kiser Purvis Ed. Skorenski Tig Ben Forest Burmeister George Dennin Butch” Loebs John Drake Leon Dailey Charles Wright Cecil Isbell Francis McGannon Bob Selby Isbell Texas Cody Isbell Cody Northwestern Fordham Chicago Carnegie Tech Minnesota Wisconsin Iowa Indiana

Sunday's Stars Shine in Contested Big League Games

McGee leads Cardinals limited to three hits in a tame AP outing. Foxx and Myer pace Senators with homers as Myer tops league batting. Mungo of Dodgers dominates with two homers against Phillies. Kreevich and White Sox, Detroit’s pitchers, contribute in twin win. Brown and Perringer each collect four hits as Pirates and Reds excel. Solters and Mugh es lead Browns and Indians with four hits apiece. Leib er and MacFayden spark Braves win while Giants fall. Wilson and Ruffing anchor Red Sox and Yankees, Boston victory cap.

FOXX Athletics Myer Senators MUNGO Dongers Phillies Kreevich White Sox Detroit Ngles Brown Pirates Perringer Reds Browns Solters Mughes Indians Strack Vosmik Gehrig Yankees Gehringer Tigers Greenberg Cramer Stone Lary Werber Red Sox Auker Allen Lou Gehrig Gun Suhr Pittsburgh Chicago Giants Cubs St. Louis Bill McGee Sox Elden Brooklyn van Mungo Braves Denny MacFayden Cincinnati Mace Brown Cleveland Jimmie Foxx Washington Hank Greenberg

Warneke to Hurl for Cubs in World Series opener

Warneke, the Ozarks pride, will oppose the Tigers in the first game of the World Series opening in Detroit on Wednesday. Cubs manager Charley Grimm announced the decision and warned that if trouble arises, Larry French will relieve.

Hirgo Lon Warneke Ozarks Tigers Detroit Charley John Grimm Cubs Grimm Root Larry French

American Pros Defeat Britain in 1935 Ryder Cup 9 to 3

RIDGEWOOD N J The 1935 Ryder Cup ends in a 9 to 3 United States victory. Americans clinch five singles wins led by Sarazen Runyan Revoalta Dutra and Picard advancing U S lead. Britons Busson Cox bold but could not win a singles match.

Britain Ridgewood N. J United States British Isles England Jack Busson Bill Wilfy) Cox Busson Gene Sarazen Cox Horton Smith Sarazen Paul Runyan Dick Burton Johnny Revoilta Reginald Whitcombe Olin Dutra Alf Padgham Henry Picard Ernest Whitcombe Craig Wood Deal Percy Alliss Alf Perry Sam Parks Jr Pittsburgh Smith

Leading Batters and Pitchers in National League and American League

The data lists top players by category across leagues. Vaughan of the Pirates leads in batting average at 385 with Medwick close at 353 for the Cardinals. Galan of the Cubs has 133 runs, Medwick 132, and Berger leads RBIs with 129 for the Braves.

Vaughan Pirates Medwick Cardinals Galan Cubs Berger Braves Herman Cubs Herman Idwick Allen Phillies Riples — Goodman Reds L. Waner Ott Giants Stol Bases Galan Martin Lee Henshaw

Baseball Greats Vance and Earnshaw to Teach at Homosassa

Dazzy Vance and George Earnshaw, once top right-handed stars, will run a baseball school at Homosassa Springs Florida starting January 4. The clinic targets developing players and fans seeking professional techniques.

New York Dazzy Vance George Earnshaw Homosassa Springs Fla

Babe Herman Drives Reds With Hot Bat And Versatility

Cincinnati star Babe Herman has hit .335 since joining the Reds from the Pirates and has covered the outfield and first base in strong fashion, pacing the club in the early stretch.

Cincinnati Babe Herman Reds Pirates

Stern foes oppose leaders this week in college football

Weekend slate features Texas Christian versus Arkansas after a 28-11 win over North Texas Teachers, Texas vs LSU, and Texas A and M vs Baylor. Also notable are Notre Dame at Carnegie Tech and Army hosting William and Mary in interregional play.

Texas Christian North Texas Teachers Arkansas Christian University of Texas Texas A. & I Louisiana State Baylor Southern Methodist Tulsa Temple Texas A. & M Rice Duquesne Oregon State Willamette University of California At Los Angeles St. Mary's Nevada California Berkeley

Tigers Arrive in Detroit to Face Cubs in World Series

Detroit welcomes the Tigers as they prepare for the first World Series clash with the Chicago Cubs. Manager Mickey Cochrane organizes a key practice at Navin Field while auxiliary bleachers raise capacity beyond 56 000. Cubs owner K Wrigley and an official Chicago party arrive with Mayor Kelly and other dignitaries for the opener.

Bengals Navin Field Mickey Cochrane Tigers Cubs Pr. K. Wrighey Chicago Edward 4. Kelly Hamilton Fish New York Harry Davis Cleveland George A. Gertz George Raft Ford C. Frick William Harridge Alva Bradley Cleveland Indians Steve O'Neill Tribe

Curtain Falls on Eventtul 1935 Major League Season

The 1935 baseball season ends with the Cubs and Tigers facing off in the World Series starting in Detroit. Many clubs posted improvements, White Sox and Reds rose from cellar positions, while the Braves set a modern NL defeat record. Endurance marks include Lou Gehrig at 1 653 consecutive games and Gun Suhr in all Pirates games.

Cubs Tigers Detroit Braves

NYU Coach Mal Stevens Optimistic On Team Materials

New York University coach Mal Stevens says this year’s material is better than last year marking a confident assessment amid early season talk. The remark emphasizes improved depth and potential for the squad this season.

New York Mal Stevens New York University

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