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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1932

Page

11

Young miners plan a local baseball team in Chauncey

A group of about nine young men from Mine No. 25 in Chauncey are pooling nickels and dimes to buy gloves bats and balls for a new neighborhood baseball club. They have some prior play experience and hope to start practice soon and schedule games. Teammate list includes Hughie Van McCarl Hamilton George McDon Bab Gillespie Dave Lyons Woodrow Lyons Roy Haines Emmett Pickett and John Hamilton.

Erea Chauncey Chaunicey Qaseva Ue Hughie van McCarl Hamilton George McDon Bab Gillespie Dave Lyons Woodrow Lyons Roy Haines Emmett Pickett John Hamilton

Crack Teams on ABC Card Tonight in Bowling Showdown

Detroit April 8 A group of high class teams competes in the American Bowling Congress tournament tonight. Notables include former champion D Graff from Kalamazoo Bracks of Chicago Majestic Radio of Cleveland holder of high single ha.294 Burt Foundry and upen Cut Stones of Toledo Lanfield Oils of Cleveland after disappointing 2831 with 887, 900 best. Motor Inn No 2 Pontiac Mich led night with 2916. Eddie Priens Detroit led with 714 in singles and 1955 all events 3rd. Joe Harris Detroit 705 singles 7th place. Kraft Scott Ft Wayne 1285 two-man.

Detroit American Bowling’ Congress D. Graff and Prone Kalamazoo Bracks Chicago Majestic Radio Cleveland Burt Foundry Upen Toledo Lanfield Oils Motor Inn No. 2 Pontiac Mich Eddie Priens Joe Harris

Buckeyes Host Buckeyes? Bishops Meet Outdoor News

Ohio State University and Ohio Wesleyan University prepare for an outdoor track meet in Columbus on Saturday April. The rack teams begin the season with a first outdoor clash, signaling the start of spring competition between the two schools.

Columbus O.R Ohio State University Ohio Wesleyan University

Order of Finish May Be Similar to 1931 Season

Stuart Cameron reports that the 1932 baseball season may mirror 1931, with Cincinnati showing the most potential gains after offseason trades. Predictions place Philadelphia, New York, Washington, and Cleveland in the American. Brooklyn, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh in the National, while St Louis and Chicago hover as threats. The piece highlights Cincinnati’s added depth and Babe Herman’s impact shaping possible outcomes.

A. J. ‘Reach Company Fred Lieb Japan Fred Herb Hunter U. S States Lieb Philadelphia Athletics Cleveland Detroit Red Sox New York Polo Grounds Yankee Stadium Cincinnati Yankees Giants Cubs Cincinnati Reds Reds Pirates Braves Boston Ohio Athletics Macks Chicago Boston Red Sox Chicago Cubs Stuart Cameronew York U.P American Philadelphia Washington St. Louis National St. Boals Brooklyn Pittsburgh Little Rollo Big Dick Len Koenecke Outfield Cardinals Senators Dodg- Wilson Wilson N’ Narrew

Exhibition Games Show Mix of Batter ies and Scores

Teams and players listed across exhibition games with multiple batteries units facing cities including Chattanooga Baltimore Pittsburgh St. Paul Dallas Brooklyn New York Newark Boston Washington Cleveland Nashville Newark and others. Scores reflect varied innings and final line results with several 7 4 8 10 etc indicated for matchups and player lineups feature Jablonowski Connolly Lee Sewell Lasenbes Story Hargraves and others.

Indians Rally In Final To Take Lookouts In Columbus Series

In Chattanooga, Cleveland Indians pull off a first inning triple play and rally from a 3-1 deficit to beat the Lookouts 4 to 3. Jamieson leads the hitting with four safeties as Connatser delivers a game deciding triple in the eighth. The note adds Columbus Red Birds training notes and other league results, including Yankees toppling Reds 5 to 4 and Ruth's single double.

Iattanooga Tenn Cleveland Indians Chattanooga Lookouts Harley Ross Johnny Hodapp Mapea Rich Cleveland Connatser Montague Jamieson Joe Vosmik Columbus U.R Columbus Red Birds Birds Rochester Red Wings Ohio State University Cincinnati Reds Red Birds New York Yanks Yanks Pat Crawford Vernon Gomez

Reds Volley Indianapolis After Fourth Straight Loss

Cincinnati Reds faced Indianapolis for a second day, seeking a win after four straight losses to the Indians, as Terre Haute hosted a White Sox game following yesterday’s rainout. The report notes Chicago White Sox action and including prior game results.

Indianapolis Cincinnati Reds Indians Terre Haute Ind Chicago White Sox Sox

Browns beat Nashville 6 3 after rain halts late inning

In Nashville, the St Louis Browns led 4 4 when rain halted the game in the sixth. the Browns later won 6 3. Other notes include Pittsburgh and Dallas exhibition, and Philadelphia winning the city baseball championship 3 2 over the Athletics in the fifth game of a five game contest.

Nashville Tenn U.P St. Louis Brown Browns Philadelphia Phillies Athletics

Risko Declines Bout With Walker in Boston Garden

Cleveland boxer Johnny Risko turned down a scheduled April 15 bout with Mickey Walker at Boston Garden. Risko’s guardian Danny Dunn said he could not train due to an ankle injury and being out of shape after a Florida winter layoff, adding Risko had gained about 25 pounds.

Cleveland Johnny Risko Maxie Walker Miami Sharkey Dempsey

Indians Won't Use Stadium This Year

Cleveland's $3,000,000 Municipal Stadium will not be used by the Cleveland Indians this year. After three years of negotiations, President Alva Bradley informed Mayor Ray T. Miller that the club rejects a 25 year lease with renewal option. The city opposed a 40 year term, so the Indians will continue to play at Old League Park on Lexington Avenue.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Alva Bradley Indians Ray T. Miller Bradley Dickerings Coliseum Old League Park Lexington Avenue

Northwest Ohio Intercollegiate League Adds Five Members

The Northwest Ohio Intercollegiate Athletic Conference expands to five teams for 1932 33 with Wilmington and Cedarville admitted as probationary members replacing Bowling Green and Toledo. Bluffton Defiance Findlay remain. freshmen rule optional. new members may seek full membership next spring and may compete for football and basketball titles this season.

Bluffton U.P Northwest Ohio Intercollegiate Athletic Conference A. C. Burcky Bluffton College Wilmington College Cedarville College Bowling Green College Toledo University Blunton Defiance Findlay Colleges Burcky Bowling Green Toledo

Savoldi Wins in Dayton Wrestling Showdown

Dayton April 8 Joe Savoldi, ex Notre Dame star, pinned Pat McClary of Ireland in a Thursday night wrestling bout. Preliminary cards saw Al Baffert win on a foul over Joe Hacken Schmidt, Dario Ostops throw Martin Zick, Turp Grime and Dayton battle Fred Moran to a draw.

Dayton Joe SaVoldi Notre Dame Pat McClary Ireland al Baffert Joe Hackenschmidt Germany Dario Ostops Martin Zickoff Fred Moran Boston

Piqua Trapshoot Opens Season At Local Club

Piqua April 8 A R The first registered trapshoot in the Troy gun club season will be held at the club traps near here Sunday. Four other registered meets are scheduled for the season on May 29 June 21 July 28 and August 21.

PIQUA A.R Troy

Max Schmeling Aims Million In Nine Months In New York

New York April 8 U P A slim waist ed, broad shouldered 25 year old Max Schmeling lands seeking one million dollars in just under nine months. He plans to meet Jack Sharkey in Yankee Stadium after a storied rise from obscurity to heavyweight champ. The veteran promoter scene and commission quips frame his bold bet as he eyes a dramatic victory and a sum that may not fully materialize.

Henry McLemore New York U.P Jack Sharkey Yankee Stadium Herr Max Sehmeling

Buckeyes Add Games In Baseball And Basketball Schedule

Ohio State athletic board approves three extra baseball games and four non conference basketball games. Baseball opens against Columbus American Association club next Monday with Otterbein visiting April 16, and a June 4 meeting with Ohio Wesleyan at Delaware. Basketball non conference dates include Notre Dame at home December 28, Vanderbilt at Nashville December 31, Kentucky at Lexington January 2, and Army visits February 11.

Columbus American Association Otterbein Buckeyes Ohio Wesleyan Delaware Notre Dame Ohio State Vanderbilt Nashville Kentucky

Bisons Take Lead With 4-0 Playoff Win Over Detroit

Buffalo Bisons seized undisputed first in the NHL playoffs by blanking Detroit 4 to 0 on their home ice. London Tecumsehs fell to third as Windsor topped them 3 to 0 at London.

Cleveland U.R Buffalo Bisons Detroit Bisons London Tecumaehs Windsor London

Walsh Seeks U.S. Citizenship to Chase Olympic Dream

Stella Walsh, 21, world champion sprinter, passed her naturalization exam and filed for U S citizenship papers in Cleveland. She renounced allegiance to Poland to compete for the United States in the upcoming Olympic Games and a special hearing will grant naturalization about 90 days later, before she leaves for the Olympics.

Cleveland U.P Mise Stella Walsh United States Poland

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