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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1932

Page

5

White Sox trade Cissell and Moore for Hodapp and Leeds

Chicago sends shortstop Bill Cissell and pitcher Jim Moore to Cleveland for second baseman Johnny Hodapp and outfielder Bob Leeds. Hodapp can play second and third with Appling moving to short. Leeds batted .505 in 48 games last year. Hodapp has a .319 career average. The move aims to boost offense after seven straight losses.

U.P Chicago White Sox White Sox Bill Cissell Jim Moore Cleveland Johnny Hodapp Bob Leeds Lew Fonseca Willie Kamm Hodapp Leeds Detroit Fonseca Chicago Luke Appling Cissell Moore Portland Hadley Jones Thomas Frasier Caraway Lyons Faber Gaston Sox Indians

Indians trade for Cissell raises questions on deal

Mitch analyzes Cleveland’s acquisition of Bill Cissell from Chicago in 1920s terms. He notes Cissell’s inconsistent hitting and fielding while highlighting Johnny Hodapp Bobby Leeds and Eddie Mon trailer as potential replacements. He questions whether the move profits Cleveland or Chicago and suspects Billy Evans may have misjudged the trade.

Cincinnati Reds Brooklyn Lou Fonseca Billy Evans Johnny Hodapp Bobby Leeds Indians Bill Cissell Jim Moore Chisox Cissell White Sox Portland

Dodgers Suffer 7 2 Defeat as Giants Top Brooklyn

New York April 25 Dodgers under new manager Max Carey fall to 7 2 to the New York Giants. Brooklyn slump continues with a fifth straight loss as Giants hitters total 16 on Bill Clark Waite Hoyt and Freddy Heimach.

New York U.P Max Carey Wilbert Robinson Brooklyn Dodgers Dodgers New York Giants Brooklyn Hack Wilson Letty O'Doul National Hubbell and Hogan Clark, Hoyt, Heimach Lopez Philadelphia Boston Benge, Grabowski Davis Wremes Itnburgh Chino Spencer and Grace Root and Hartnett

Left-Handed Pitcher Target Missing From Cleveland Roster

The comment suggests Cleveland may have attempted to acquire a left-handed hurler, a key piece currently absent from the roster. It highlights a perceived gap in the pitching staff and hints at ongoing roster considerations.

Cleveland Rester

Early Baseball Scoring Bursts Highlight Sunday Action

In Columbus Earl Averill hit two homers as the team piled 10 hits in three innings to beat Minneapolis 11 to 3. Kansas City Blues and Louisville each had 17 hits with six Blues runs in the sixth framing an 11 to 9 win. St Paul’s Van Atta and Toledo’s Lee staged the day’s lone pitching duel in a 1 to 0 Toledo victory over Milwaukee Indianapolis and the Milwaukee game was rained out.

Columbus Kansas City Blues Louisville Blues Minneapolis van Atta St. Paul Lee Toledo Indianapolis

Fouls Rule 1932 Big Ten Basketball Race

During the 1932 Big Ten season a total of 1377 personal fouls were called, averaging 23 per game. The single game high was 42 fouls and the lowest total was seven.

Hafey Debuts with Reds in 8 3 Loss to St Louis

Chick Hafey, NL batting champion, debuted for Cincinnati as the Reds fell 8 to 3 to St Louis. Hafey collected three hits in four at bats while Eppa Rixey struggled on a rough day. Red leg injuries added to a four game losing streak.

Cincinnati Chick Hafey Reds St. Louis Hafey Chick Eppa Rixey Eppa Cardinal Redlegs Durocher Gelbert Joe Morrissey Andy High Morrissey Red Lucas Bill Hallahan

Harper in Cleveland for Notre Dame Navy game setup

Notre Dame athletic director Jess Harper arrived in Cleveland to plan the Notre Dame Navy football game at Cleveland Stadium on November 1. He will meet with BE. E. Adams, stadium manager, and city officials to arrange lodging and other game details.

Cleveland Jess Harper Notre Dame University Notre Dame Navy Cleveland Stadium Harper BE. E. Adams Notre Dame

Big Five Babe Ruth Stars in Four At Bats

Babe Ruth scored one run on a single in four at bats while Lou Gehrig added a run from a double in four plate appearances. AL Simmons went hitless in four at bats and Hack Wilson drove in a run with a two bagger in two at bats. Pepper Martin scored twice in two at bats before injuring his left shoulder and being sidelined for three weeks.

Babe Ruth Lou Gehrig AL Simmons Hack Wilson Pepper Martin

Stars Play It By Art Krenz

The piece explains that successful pitch shots need more force than the pitch and run or chip for equal distance. Harder contact adds spin and aids direction and control in flight, with notable emphasis on proper technique.

Golf Technique On Backspin And Shot Height

A common belief says height and backspin correlate, but backspin depends on clubhead speed. Low shots can hold greens with ample backspin, and a stable grip prevents topped or hooked shots. Keep the club face open until impact.

SCORE BY INNINGS AMERIC BestGG New York to Chicago Detroit and others

Historical score by innings shows teams New York Chicago Detroit Philadelphia Toledo Cleveland Washington St Paul Kansas City and more. Pitchers and fielders are listed with sequence of runs allowed and hits across innings in a compact ledger style. The fragment records multiple box score lines and player entries, reflecting a busy league schedule.

Americ Bestgg Nidonesess New York Chicago Wrazier Faber Tate Donohue Moore Kline Berry Pipxtas Dicke Sey Cooney Poili Ferrer Philadelphia Ene Weaver and Berchie Goldstein Hogsett Devermer Kansas City Meiers Kina Marcum, Berry and Shea

Birds Defeat Millers 11-3 In Wet Five Innings

In Columbus on April 25 the Red Birds beat the Minneapolis Millers 11-3 in five innings as a heavy rain drenched the field. Al Grabowski threw a no pass game and hit a two run homer in the second inning. Rosy Ryan and Pete Fowler were slated to start if showers cleared.

Columbus Red Birds Minneapolis Millers al Grabowski Millera Millers Atx Binglea Grabowski Rosy Ryan Pete Fowler Abrihpoa POLIS Mowery Ruble Ween Norris Smith Hauser Jeking Wilson Miller Henck Abrhpoa Stelen Crawford Lebourveau King Bluegze Clarke Ink Minneapolis Henrich Hue Wil Offensick Johnston Rue

Pepper Martin Recalled As 1932 Baseball Legend

Henry L. Moroski reports from New York that Pepper Martin, once a world series spark, is questioned by fans as his 1932 exploits resurface. The piece notes his high batting average decline to .129 and contrasts his past brilliance with present doubts about his league status and health, including John Leonard Martin’s current Oklahoma City address and hospitalised shoulder.

Hy Henry Lemore York U.P Neves Financial Department Pepper Martin Willer & Cactus Athletica Joe Jackson Babe Ruth Ty Cobb Tina Speaker Martin Lovie St. Lowla Peoria Athletics John Leonard Martin Bata Oklahoma City Oklahoma Hee

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