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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1932

Page

5

Homer Beats Columbus in St. Paul. Hornsby Fired as Cubs Manager

St. Paul defeated Columbus 65 in a See saw game as Anderson tied the score late and Grabowski took the loss. In Philadelphia Rogers Hornsby was dismissed as Chicago Cubs manager after 18 years in the National League. Charley Grimm named his successor and will also play first base.

Hiladelphia U.P Rogers Hornsby Chicago Cubs Cubs Charley Grimm Hornsby Joe McCarthy

Mitchs Missing Pennant Bet Highlights Local Baseball Buzz

Local sports chatter focuses on a bold bet that the Philadelphia Phillies will win the National League pennant. The piece notes optimism from Shotton and star players, plus a wave of interest as fans back the likely strong lineup. It also covers Ohio University players Theisen and Pfleger shining in the Twilight League and a river fishing tale near McConnelsville.

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Arnera Wins Fork Heavyweight Bout at Queens Stadium

Primo Arnera, Italian heavyweight, won a decision over Hans Birkie Many last night at Queens Stadium. The bout showcased Arnera's left-hand power as he outboxed his opponent in the featured match.

U.P Primo Hans Birkie Queenstadium Uge Mnttle

Petrolle Billy Petrolle Bout Postponed Indefinitely

The Mzonch Billy Petrolle light championship bout scheduled at the New Long Island arena on Aug 3 has been postponed indefinitely due to an arm injury sustained by Petrolle. The match would feature Petrolle against Ork with the contest now postponed to an undetermined date.

ORK U.P New Long Island Petrolle

Proper stance for brassie and spoon in golf

The guide advises a natural stance with feet shoulder width apart behind the ball, clubhead resting on ground, slight knee bend, ball just ahead of the midway between heels, left toe turned outward to aid follow through and prevent reaching.

Cubs Aim for Hitting Rally Under New Manager Grimm

New Cubs manager Charley Grimm is ordered to spark a hitting surge as the National League races tighten. The Phillies beat the Pirates 11 6 as Klein hit his 31st homer, while Brooklyn topped Chicago 4 2 and the Giants edged the Reds 3 2.

New York U.R Chicago Cubs Charley Grimm Grimm Pittsburgh Pirates Bellicose Phillies Cubs Pirates Chuck Klein Mallon Lee Heathcote Philles Comorosky Paul Waner Pittsburgh Brooklyn Boston Cardinals Giants Reds

Rauchs Lead In Recreation In Tight 4-1 Win

Rauchs moved into a share of second place by beating the All Stars 4 to 1. White Sox pitcher Bill Chamberlain lost his major league debut 4 to 1 as Chicago failed to support his five hits. Browns defeated Red Sox 6 to 4 after a four-run second inning. New York at Detroit postponed. Tonight Beckleys meet Carpenters and Battery FE faces Lawheadan.

Rauchs The All Stars Bill Chamberlain Chicago White Sox Washington Chisox Browns Red Sox New York Detroit

Erie Crushes Fort Wayne to Lead Central League Race

Erie defeated Fort Wayne 12 to 4 to move deeper into the Central League standings as Youngstown routed Dayton 13 to 2. The two teams were set to meet again.

Dayton U.P Erie Fort Wayne Youngstown

Garner Shuts Down Robinsons In Twilight League Showdown

Garner pitched a two hit victory over Robinsons in a torrid Twilight League game last night. Enghe allowed four safeties as Risley scored on Garner’s triple to left. Robinsons added a run in the first on Morrison’s hit, Stephenson sacrifice, and Safreed’s centerfield fly.

Robinson Garner Enghe Recreation Risley Smith Russell Aingte Morrison Stephenson Safreed Acore Ton Te Wise Shwii Risley Slater Laghtfrita Friaby Robinaons Garmner Hitamith Newt Aya Garner Biaterrata Morrison Anes Aw Recreation Robinsons Engh Aame Imptres Hughes Graham

St. Louis at New York and Other League Pairings

A list of scheduled matchups appears including St. Louis at New York, Chicago at Philadelphia, Cincinnati at Boston, Pittsburgh at Brooklyn, and American and Association pairings such as Philadelphia at St. Louis and New York at Chicago. Also shows St. Paul at Columbus, Milwaukee at Louisville, and Kansas City at Indianapolis.

Pet Aa Pittsburgh Avmreninen Indianapo Ana Columbus Kansas City Milwaukee Toledo Nantinsmanoin Louisville - SA St. Paw Philadelphia St. Louis New York Chicago Washington Detroit Boston Cleveland Association St. Paul Columbus Inneapolis Kansas City Indianapolis Milwaukee Louisville

Selkirk Signed by Columbus from Yankees on Option

George Selkirk the 24 year old outfielder was secured by Columbus of the American Association from the New York Yankees on option. He played last season with Jersey City in the International League. In five trips yesterday he had two hits and two walks.

Columbus George Selkirk New York Yankees Jersey City St. Paul

Five Records Fall as Olympic Contests Resume

Olympic and world marks lit up the track as the fourth day of events unfolded. Eddie Tolan and Ralph Metcalfe led American showings with second trial marks, Tom Hampson of Britain won the 400 meters in a new record pace, Lillian Copeland set a world and Olympic discus record, while Stella Walah of Poland repeated an 11.9 in the 100 meters.

Eddie Tolan Michigan OS Angeles Tusaday United States Detroit Ralph Metcalfe Marquette George Simpson Ohio Argentina Ieath Aata Jonath Germany Laiti Metcalfe Tolan Tom Hampson Great Britain Sritlehaporta Hampson Alex Wilson Canada Phil Edwards Hampton George Baling Iowa Jack Keller Ostta State Lillian Copeland California Stella Walah Poland

Logan Team Defeats Hilltoppers 23 to 5 in Hooking League

Logan defeated the Hilltoppers 23 to 5 on Monday evening as Myers pitched all nine innings for the winners. Jones Fox and Wright pitched for the losers in the game noted for the winners taking liberties with three twirlers.

Logan Aug Carpenter-Chidistera Hilltoppers Myers Jones Fox Wright

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