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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1932

Page

5

Football Signals Put Umpires Under Spotlight

Radio critic Husing drew fire after alleging decisions called by Moriarty and Dinneen in a Yankees opener. The piece explains signaling gestures for safe and out calls, notes two colleges testing rules with Chick Meehan and Lou Little, and highlights new football changes including kickoff punts and dead ball rules to curb piling on and risky plays.

Philadelpha Husing Harvard Stadium Barry Wood Crimson Yankees Moriarty Dinneen Ben Manhattan College Columbia University Chick Meehan Lou Little Little

Brilliant sprint by Lebourveau trips Milwaukee Brewers

Bevo Lebourveau sparked the Columbus Red Birds to a 9 8 victory over Milwaukee Sunday afternoon. After a four run rally in the eighth tied the game, Lebourveau slid home on a wide throw by Stanton in a controversial play. The win left Columbus atop the standings as Pete Fowler was slated to start today against Milwaukee with Hillin on the mound for the visitors.

Yolumbus Bevo Lebourveau Columbus Red Birds Milwaukee Lebourveau Sall Cullop Joe Sprinz Burgess Whitehead Pip Koehler Koehler Crouch Stanton Whitehead Hassock Pete Fowler Brewers Hillin Tiavenemannecanm Orit Klinger Ieee Eee de Beckman ARIE Coukensmuaiee Crawford Ib Biggs Swanson Klinger Milwanker Conearus Connolly Riggs Sprinz Runé Caldwell Hoffman Tavener Lebourbeau Columbus Blake Nelson Beckman Ameer Johnson

Wrist action guidance for an inside-out swing

The passage explains gradual backswing, keeping the club face closed, and turning the wrists to bring the club shaft over the right shoulder. It emphasizes the left wrist staying under the shaft at the apex of the swing to keep the club aligned with the intended flight path and deliver an inside-out ball strike.

Mac Smith

Hess Named Mat Leader for 1932 Iowa State Wrestling

Cresco junior Bob Hess, 175 pounds, elected honorary captain of the 1932 Iowa State College wrestling team. He lost only one of nine matches and is eligible for another year of grappling.

Hess Bob Hess Cresco Iowa State College

BAMA Champions Intact Mile Relay Team Returns

The University of Alabama mile relay team that set a Southern Conference record of 3:22.3 last year remains together for another season. Team members are Smith Lipe Scheur and Joyce.

BAMA University of Alabama Smith Lipe Scheur Joyce

Sluggers Spark Openers Across American Association

Sluggers led by Toledo topped Kansas City 15 to 5 after 16 hits. Columbus won 9 to 8 on 15 hits against Milwaukee pitchers Nelson Caldwell. Minneapolis beat Louisville 4 to 1 with 10 hits off Penner and Marcum. Cooney of Indianapolis allowed nine St Paul hits but won 3 to 2. Indians managed six hits.

Columbus Toledo Kansas City Lawson Milwaukee Nelson Caldwell Minneapolis Penner Marcum Louisville Cooney Indianapolis St. Paul Indians

Big Five hitters idle as cold Boston air slows game

Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig were idle due to cold weather in Boston. Hack Wilson struck out four times. Al Simmons added one run a RBI and one hit in five at bats. Pepper Martin went 0 for 3 with no runs or hits.

Babe Ruth Lou Gehrig Boston Hack Wilson al Simmons Pepper Martin

Burghley Faces Challenge From Simpson For Hurdles

Lord David Burghley the 1928 Olympic hurdles champion meets strong state in Joseph Simpson a college man and policeman from Britain. Simpson trains hard to challenge Burghley in upcoming events.

David Burghley Joseph Simpson

Sports pairings and matchups list across leagues

Boston plays New York and Philadelphia meets Brooklyn while St Louis visits Detroit and Cleveland hosts Chicago. Washington hosts Philadelphia and New York visits Boston in two games. Kansas City travels to Toledo and Milwaukee visits Columbus with St Paul at Indianapolis and Minneapolis at Louisville.

Cleveland Chicago White Sox Willie Kamm George Connally St. Louis Browns Detroit Vic Sorrell Browns New York Boston St. Louis Chicago Washington Philadelphia Association Kansas City Toledo Milwaukee Columbus St. Paul Indianapolis Minneapolis Louisville National League Club Philadelphia Ee Cinetnnatt Oescienieneinnnins Pittsburgh Sr Sroorlya U.cawesaemenien Hussenescumenn Scasoneas Anicemanawinintatin Ccccueweswummien Jetroit Ns

Well Balanced Golf Sked for Ohio This Year

Ohio rolls out a balanced 1932 golf schedule with key events at Springfield, Portage, Miami Valley, Canterbury and Ridgewood. Denny Shute defends the open title. Kepler seeks the amateur crown at Akron. National Open and PGA qualifiers slated across multiple Ohio venues.

Columbus U.R Ohio Scioto Inverness Springfield Country Club Densmore Denny” Shute Lima Bob Kepler Ohio State Dayton Portage Country Club Akron Miami Valley Canterbury Country Club Cleveland Ed Dudley Wilmington Del Ridgewood James Scotty Reston University of Illinois Fresh Meadow Country Club Flushing N. Y Brookside Country Club Barberton Hyde Park Country Club Cincinnati Westbrook Mansfield

Athens Merchants Open Season With Loss At Carbondale

Carbondale defeated Athens 9 to 7 as Doolittle Risley and Frisby led the winners with three hits each and Hartman homered. Murad banged three hits for the Merchants while Saltis Roach and Rodgers added two hits apiece. The scoring spree included a three-run fifth inning by Carbondale and a late eighth-inning push to clinch the win.

Athens Merchants Carbondale Merchants Doolittle Risley Frisby Hartman Murad Saltis Roach Rodgers

Coaches Can't Do Everything At Ohio State

Ohio State coaches say coaching can aid natural talent but cannot add to genius. They seek candidates with adaptability who need no high school experience. Solas Huffman, 1920 Ohio State football captain, had no prep football but became a top tackle. Wesley Fesler, from Youngstown, excelled in football and basketball, choosing baseball at Ohio State.

Columbus U.P Ohio State University Ohio State Solas Huffman Huffman Wesley Fesler Youngstown

Ohio State Tracks Freshmen Help Turn Talents Into Stars

The article highlights Chic Harley as Ohio State’s first all American and notes his football and track fame before becoming a baseball star. Jack Keller is praised as a great hurdler whose height and speed suit the event. Captain Jack Black is quoted on hurdling form, while freshmen coaching aims to reveal latent ability by rotating events to test fitness and talent.

Chic Harley Ohio State Jack Keller Jack Black Keller

Illinois Wins Four Mile Relay at Kansas Relays

Illinois University teams swept the four mile relay at the Kansas Relays, winning the event as part of a dominant six of nine meet performances. The Illini quartet also holds the event record.

Illinois University of Illinois Kansas Relays

Belief Jacobs Blunts Schmeling Tour Danger

New York April 18 Joe Jacobs fends off risk in promoting Max Schmeling the world heavyweight champion. Critics say the tour alienates crowds and hurts Schmeling by broadcasting boos and hostile reception, threatening the bout's confidence boost. Jacobs could steer the influence to shape public sentiment and restore fight-night backing.

New York U.R Joe Jacobs Jacobs Petrarch Chicago Broadway Joe Maxie Schmeling Jlo Schmeling Brother Jacobs Sharkey

Baseball Scores From Boxed Lineups Across The League

The page lists multiple games with scoring by innings. Philadelphia and New York split decisions, Chicago beat St. Louis, and other matchups include Washington over Cleveland, Kansas City over Indeanapolis, and Minnesota versus Louisville with varied innings totals and pitcher lines. Strong names include Brandt, Fenkhouse, Mangum, Spohrer, Warnshaw, Cochrane, Marberry, and Berg.

National Philadelphia Brooklyn Holley Mc Curdy Mungo Richarda Boston New York Brandt Fenkhouse Mangum Spohrer Hargrave Schumacher Hogan Sicca St. Louis Bush Hemsley Gaileiin Derringer Wilson Washington Warnshaw Cochrane Marberry Brown Gland Weaver and Spencer Berg Cleveland Chicago Coe Ets Gaston Lyons Rube Smith Thomas Davis Gabler Hay Kansas Cyworth Averelell Snyder Henline McEvoy Fenner Cooney Angley

Rowing Among Oldest Intercollegiate Sports

The passage notes rowing as the oldest intercollegiate sport in the United States, tracing its start to 1852. It contrasts this with baseball beginning in 1859 and football following thereafter.

Reds Edge Pirates In Ninth Inning Setback

Cincinnati Reds lose a 4-3 decision to Pittsburgh as Larry Benton falters in the ninth. Suhr triples home the tying and winning runs for the Pirates while Benton walks Traynor to open the inning. Eppa Rixey and Larry French were noted as expected starters for the finale.

Vines and Allison May Duel Again at Mason-Dixon

In White Sulphur Springs West Virginia the 12th Mason and Dixon lawn tennis tournament opens with Ellsworth Vines national champion and Wilmer Allison from Austin both strong title contenders. Allison has defeated Vines at New Orleans and Pinehurst as the event draws top players and the Davis Cup Team presence.

White Sulphur Springs W. Va U.P Ellsworth Vines Pasadena Calif Wilmer Allison Austin Texas Allison New Orleans Pinehurst Vines

Reds Odds Cut After Hafey Trade

St Louis bookmaker Tom Kearney, known nationwide for baseball odds, has shortened Cincinnati Reds odds from 18 to 15 to 1 after Reds acquired Chick Hafey from the Cardinals.

ST. Louis Tom Kearney Cincinnati Reds Chick Hafey Cardinals

Babe Ruth Ailing In Boston After Grippe Strain

Babe Ruth, recovering from grippe, remains in his hotel room in Boston and will likely leave tomorrow. Despite his illness he and Sammy Byrd were leading the major league homerun race, but today’s Red Sox game was rained out due to cold weather.

Boston Babe Ruth Dabe Sammy Byrd Yankee Red Sox Ruth

Russell Heads East as Likely Olympic 400 Meter Bet

Russell, University of Michigan track captain, is touted as Sam's best bet east of the Pacific Coast for the Olympic 400 meters. The two time Big Ten indoor champion at 440 yards is viewed as a strong contender.

Ral Russell University of Michiigan Une Ele Sam Pacific Coast Russell Big Ten

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