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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1932

Page

10

Bobcats Fall To Miami In Opening Campaign Loss

The Ohio Bobcats lost to Miami 9 to 7 in their season opener. Vern Wolfe gave up four first inning runs, but the Bobcats rallied to tie, yet Miami capitalized on timely hitting. Johnson, Luque comparisons aside, Johnson’s pitching woes continued with an 8-2 loss after three outings.

Bobcats Turkere Bobcat Ledger Redskins Vern Wolfe Miami Ohio Minami DePauw Wolfe Marshall

Three-Run Ninth Inning Lifts Oxford Nine To 9-7 Victory

The Oxford outfit rallied with three runs in the ninth to overtake their opponents 9 to 7. Washington county star Paul Dean showcased control with six walks yet limited hits as Columbus Red Birds defeated St Paul in a nine inning series game highlighted by late scoring.

Oxford the Messenger Columbus Paul Dean Columbus Red Birds St. Paul Dizzy Dean Paul Birds Chapman Strelecki ST. Paul Abrhpoa Reese Soster Paschal Durst Beck Alex Parent Crassond Riggé Erpee Swanson Lebourveau Whitehead Toiris Eedorecia Snyder Riggs Piers Swansee Cullop Labourveau King Crawford Eculleg Cieraiotak Wanson Spring Todt Mee Elliott Munns Pin McEvoy Dean Beck Malleens Rue and Johnston

Johnson Loses Tough One 3-2 to Cubs

In Chicago on April 22 the Reds fall 3-2 to the Cubs as Bob Smith outduels Johnson. Smith, aided by six passes, a wild pitch, and an error, limited Cincinnati to five hits while Mickey Heath miscues in the eighth helped Chicago score twice.

Chicago Larry Benton Guy Bush Reds Cubs Bruins Bob Smith Cincinnati Rhinelanders St Johnson Smith Stanley Hack Johnson Mickey Heath

Baseball Box Score for Cincinnati Chicago

Totals show Cincinnati 4 Chicago 8 with key plays including two base hits by F Herman Durocher and Smith Barton Sacrifice Jurges nine innings feature Morrissey Durocher Heath and Grimm. Johnson with three strikeouts Smith with one. Smith wild pitch and 3 5 walks. Time of game 2 08 Umpires Barr and Reardon.

Cincinnati Heathcote Durocher Manion Johnson Herman Ee Cuyler Owe Barton Stephenson Grimm Hemsley Jur Fes Chicago Heath Hack F. Herman Smith Barton Jurges Morrissey Wild

Writ filed against Schmeling in federal suit over auto debt

April 22 report states U R Ar side Chappelaine former boxer filed a writ of attachment for 384.85 against Max Schmeling world heavyweight champion and the Cleveland Boxing Commission in federal court. He charges Edward Casey an associate of Schmeling contracted the debt to buy an automobile.

Cleveland U.R Arside Chappelaine Max Schmeling Cleveland Boxing Commission Edward Casey Schmeling

Big Five Cracker Jack bats produce mixed results

Babe Ruth went 0 for 5 with three outs and a pair of grounders while Lou Gehrig blasted a homer and had two RBIs and a run. Al Simmons homered and drove in two while Pepper Martin had a single in five at bats. Hack Wilson sat with a sore leg.

Babe Ruth Lou Gehrig al Simmons Hack Wilson Pepper Martin

Athens Country Club Announces Events for Golf Season

Seventy members attended a dinner marking the opening of the golf season at Athens Country Club. Major S M Johnson presided and introduced Mike Heaney and Gene Robinson. The season schedule includes qualifying rounds, tournaments, and club championships from May through September with events against Marietta Jackson Zanesville and regional tournaments.

Athens Country Club S. M. Johnson Mike Heaney Gene Robinson B. T. Grover Heaney M. M. Kerr E. C. Schloss Ohio Theater Prize Marietta Athens Jackson Cambridge Zanesville Rotary Kiwanis Ohio Theater Trophy John Sprague

Unclear Baseball Scores Show Mixed Inning Outcomes

Fragmented box score shows multiple games with inning by inning runs and pitcher lines. Teams include St Louis Pittsburgh New York Philadelphia Detroit Cleveland Washington Minneapolis Toledo with varied final tallies and sidelined details.

St. Louis Pittsburgh Cincinnal Chicago New York Philadelphia Brooklin Boston Detroit Cleveland Washington Association &'. Paul Toledo Minneapolis Columbus Milwaukee Indianapolis Kansas City Louisville Wea Cincidreu Pittsburgh Newness Brookyn Cleveland Ee St Louis American Association inGienepols Kansas Derringer Dean Wilson Hartiss Brame French Grace Clark Heimach Quinna Lopez Zachary Cantwell Spohrer Fitzsimmons and Hogan Holley McCurdy American Detroit Sorrell Worsett and Hayworth Harder Hildebrand Myvatt Mahaffey Walberg Cochrane Piograsananny Cesbe O Russel Moore Connolly Crowder Marberry and Spencer Berg

Bill Terry Sets Modern Home Run Pace For Giants

Bill Terry, New York Giants first baseman, homered three times in recent games and leads the majors with five homers in three contests. He sports a .405 average over eight games, pursuing league title winner Freddy Lindstrom while focusing his swing toward pulls to right field. Giants beat Phillies 5 4 as Freddy Fitzsimmons allows six hits and Ed Holley takes the loss. Pirates edge Cardinals 7 6. Braves top Dodgers 6 3. Cubs beat Reds 5 4. Tigers topple Cleveland 5 3. Senators fall to Boston 1 0. Cochrane clears the bases with a ninth inning homer for Philadelphia. Byrd also homers for the Yankees.

Luque Reds Brooklyn New York Giants Silas Johnscns Johnson Cubs Fey Bill Hite Freddy Lindstrom Giants Phillies Freddy Fitzsimmons Ed Holley Detroit Tigers Cleveland Washington Senators Boston

Mastering the Pitch Shot in Golf

The passage explains the pitch shot as highly applauded by spectators and essential for players. It covers stance, weight distribution, ball position, a crisp descending strike, and keeping the right elbow close to the body with an upright swing. Wrist firmness and avoiding overswing are emphasized for control.

Kilonis Topped by Carpenter in Local Wrestling Bout

Ray Carpenter of Lancaster toppled John Kilonis of Greece in 40 minutes on Thursday night in Dayton. Pat McClary Irish heavyweight defeated Sailor Arnold of Norfolk and Turp Grimes. Dayton also saw Ray Holderman of Philadelphia tossed.

Dayton

Cleveland Pitcher Craghead Bound for Toledo Mud Hens

Howard Craghead, a young Cleveland Indian pitcher, was set for transfer to the Toledo Mud Hens, announced by club president George A. Tomlinson. The move follows today’s decision and places Craghead in the Mud Hens system.

Toledo U.R Howard Craghead Toledo Mud Hens George A. Tomlinson

Curley calls for Italian champ to take Londos title

New York April 22 Henry McLemore reports Curley voices radio appeal for a new wrestling champion an Italian challenger to dethrone Jim Londos amid boastful talk of a shooting match format and Greek and Polish foes cited in his appeal.

New York Jacques Curley Jim Londos Mons Curley Londos Brother Londos Jack Sherry Dick Shikat Hans Steinke Jonn Pesek

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