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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1932

Page

5

Yanks and Athletics to Battle for Flag

The American League race centers on the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Athletics with Washington and Cleveland as threats. A's add Ed Coleman and Oscar Roettger while the Yanks rely on Crosetti and Saltzgaver with Ruth and Gehrig headline the lineup as the season opens.

Stuart Cameronew York U.P Philadelphia Athletics New York Yankees Washington Senators Walter Johnson Ed Coleman Pacific Coast Bing Miller A's Joe Bowman Far Coast Oscar Roettger St. Paul Lefty Grove George Earnshaw Dib Williams Frank Crossetti Jack Saltzgaver Yanks Crosetti Saltzgaver Lyn Lary Tony Lazzeri Yankees Babe Ruth Lou Gehrig Gehrig Washington Joe Kuhel Joe Judge Senators Carl Reynolds Sam Rice Monte Weaver Baltimore Cleveland Indians Wes Ferrell Tribe Ferrell Indians Eddie Montague Roger Peckinpaugh Joe Boley Montague

Mitch's Musings on the Columbus Red Birds Spring Prospects

The column argues Columbus Red Birds may post a winning season this year after pitching and lineup improvements. It notes backfield strength with Cullop Swanson and Lebourveau in the outfield and Crawford at first, plus experienced catchers Rensa and Sprinaz. Other A L teams like Cincinnati and Cleveland are also evaluated for potential gains and key players.

Memphis Tenn U.P Columbus Red Birds Columbus Red Birds Pat Crawford Nick Cullop Pete Fowler Foss Birds St. Louis Columbus Association Cullop Swanson Lebourveau King Whitehead Riggs Batterton Rensa Sprinaz Ash Blake Grabowski Dean Beckman Cincinnati Cleveland Toledo Herman Reds Gilbert Leo Durocher Morrisey Mickey Heath Grantham Wes Ferrell Montague Ferrell Tribe Indians Washington Eddie Morgan Bruce Natser Johnny Hodapp

Savoldi Upsets Ostopovitch In Cleveland Bout

Jumping Joe Savoldi former Notre Dame star scored a fourth boxing victory in Cleveland Tuesday night when he defeated Darma Ostopovitch in 29 minutes. Savoldi used a flying buttress to put Ostopovitch into a sleep like daze, with attendants needing 20 minutes to revive him. Ostopovitch faltered on rushed moves that misfired, leaving him flat and dazed as Savoldi finished the bout.

Cleveland U.R Joe’ Savoldi Notre Dame

Northwest Conference track meet slated for Bluffton College

Bluffton College will host the annual Northwest Conference track and field meet on May 28. Teams Bowling Green Findlay Defiance and Bluffton Colleges will compete, announced by conference president A. C. Burcky.

Bluffton U.R Bluffton College A. C. Burcky Bowling Green Findlay Defiance Bluffton Colleges

Chauncey Blue Devils Open Season With 10 6 Win

Chauncey Blue Devils beat The Plains 10 to 6 as Bill Kollister pitched strong and the lineup supplied run support. The team next faces Nelsonville High at Nelsonville Saturday at O clock.

Chauncey Chauncey Blue Devils The Plains High School Bill Kollister Blue Devil Plains Club Blue Devils Nelsonville High Nelsonville

Yankees visit Indianapolis for exhibition game

New York Yankees arrived in Indianapolis to face the local club as part of a spring schedule. The previous day the Yankees beat the Reds 9 to 5 in Cincinnati.

Indianapolis Ind U.P New York Yankees Yanks Reds Cincinnati

Berkeley Bell Named to Davis Cup Team Again?

Henry McLemore notes Berkeley Bell of Texas predicted the Davis Cup lineup, then the U S S T A released a list naming Vines, Shields, Allison and Van Ryn with Wilmer Allison replacing George Lott. Bell appears prophetic while the official roster differs slightly.

York U.R Berkeley Bell Texas Seventh Regiment Armory Bell Vines Shields Lott van Ryn Canada Wilmer Allison George Lott Allison

Exhibition Games Highlight Regional Matchups and Batters

readable text shows exhibition games with teams like Birmingham Jersey City Philadelphia Princeton Knoxville Pittsburgh and Chicago. Batteries include Hudlin Harder Sewell Pytiak Sheaf Campbell Ludsick Berres Taylor Earnshaw Rommel Krausse Cochrane Hammong Bowman Wettach Glazebrook Wilson Croul Eno Weaver Brown Berg Burns Jones Daney Thompson and more. Scoring lines list various tallies and margins.

Cleveland Birmingham Hudlin Harder Sewell Pytiak Sheaf Campbell Ludsick Berres Taylor Philadelphia Princeton U Earnshaw Rommel Krausse Cochrane Hammong Bowman Wettach Glazebrook Wilson Croul Eno Rhe Washington Knoxville Weaver Brown and Berg Maple Burns Jones Prince Daney and Thompson

Washington C. H. Kegglers Set To Roll In ABC Tonight

Detroit April 6 A mix of teams from St. Louis Ft Wayne Jackson Syracuse Toledo and Washington D H C compete tonight in the American Bowling Congress tournament Hi Speed Gas of Detroit held fourth after a 2967 team score Standings list Milwaukee Chicago Youngstown Beloit and Portsmouth also show in the figures for doubles and singles with notable performances by Nitschke Graham Shirghio and Morlock among others

Detroit U.P St. Louis Ft. Wayne Ind Jackson Mich Syracuse Toledo Washington D. H American Bowling Congress Hi-Speed Gas of Verifine Ice Cream Milwaukee Joe Vos Belters Chicago J. Resch & Son Co Youngetown Mane Hi-Speed Gas Freeman Shoe Beloit Wis Dan F. Benkovich E. Zajac J. Subiosky J. Wilson O. Stein, Jr A. Ehike G. Zunker J. Brunow B. Prediger Portsmouth Nweneec Q. Nitschke Cleveland A. Graham New Philadelphia Rib Gutsee Tae M. Shirghio New York M. Morlock Buffalo Astwum Thi A. Baumann Columbus H. Stewart Cincinnati A. Rudinsky Dover N. J J. Burke M. Shirghio Garofalo

Wonder Horse Phar Lap Dies in California Stables

Phar Lap the famed Australian gelding known as the Wonder Horse died from acute indigestion at Ed Perry Stables in California. Co-owner David J. Davis mourned the loss, noting the horse won $332,280 and $50,000 Agua Caliente Handicap, as doctors ruled a gastric disorder from damp alfalfa and barley contributed to the death. Davis arrived from Los Angeles to view the body as telegrams of condolence poured in. Hugh Telford and Davis had bought the horse in Australia for $8000.

Nlo Park Calif U.P Phar Lap Australia Ed Perry Bobby Pacific Ocean David J. Davia Monarch Los Angeles Davia Dellara William Neilsen Davis United States San Francisco Down Under Tanforan Agua Caliente Harry Telford Ansetrada Antipodes Davin Lightning

Jackie Fields Knocks Out Pee Wee Jarrell in Fourth

Chicago welterweight Jackie Fields stops Pee Wee Jarrell of Ft Wayne in the fourth round in a 10 round non titular bout at Dayton. Fields weighed 150 pounds and Jarrell 148.

Dayton Jackie Fields Chicago Pee Wee Jarrell Ft. Wayne Ind Fields Jarrell

Porto Rico Sweet Potato Plants in Kingston Georgia

Country urging buyers to purchase Porto Rico sweet potato plants from Georgia’s best producer. Promote planting a large patch to boost economy and health, and lift low mood. Kingston, Georgia advertised for price and quantity.

Porto Rico Georgia

Leafs Beat Rangers In Opener To Lead Stanley Cup Series

The Toronto Maple Leafs top forward line dubbed the Kid line impressed in New York by defeating the Rangers 6 to 4 in the first game of the five game series for the Stanley Cup. The Leafs emerged as nearly two to one favorites to win the Cup and the world championship.

Ncinnati Yankee Reds Redland Field McCarthy Howdeyites Eppa Rixey al Eckert Invaders Birmingham Ala Johnny Hodapp Cleveland Indians Birmingham Barons Earl Averill Tribe Matsman Hodapp Averill Tribe Peckinpaugh Johnny Burnett Redskins Mel Harder Baron Hudlin Joe Vosmik New York U.R Toronto Maple Leafs New York Rangers Leafs

Orioles Host Braves In One Game Stand In Baltimore

Baltimore Orioles entertain the Boston Braves in a single game in Baltimore. The day before Boston defeated Richmond Virginia 12 to 4 in another game.

Baltimore Baltimore Orioles Boston Braves Sox Richmond

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