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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1932

Page

5

Japan Threatens U S Swim as California Crew Competes

The Pomeroy Tennis Tourney results unfold with George McQuigg, Charles Graber, Philip Clifton, Albert Russell, and Hugh Graber advancing in Philadelphia style play. In Los Angeles Japan’s swimming team, led by Crabbe of Los Angeles, contests the U S in Olympic tank tests.

Hugh Graber Richard Nye Nye William Dye Thomas Hennessy George McQuigg Philip Cliftton McQuigg Clifton Charles Graber Reibel Bahram Los Angeles U.P Japan United States University of California Wonder America Clarence “Buster” Crabbe Ebright Poughkeepsie Worcester Canada New Zealand Germany Eleanor Holm New York Clare Dennis Sidney Australia Miss Holm Miss Dennis Takashi Yokoyama Crabbe A. Delahaye Belgium U. S M. Delahaye Bobby Pearce Bill Miller Tore Holm Sweden Gilbert Gray Jupiter Tramontane France Italy Giancarlo Comaggio-Medici George Roth Phil Erenberg William Kuhlemeier

Mitch's Musings on Baseball Managers and Public Opinion

The column reflects on Rogers Hornsby's firing as Cubs manager and varied fan reactions. It traces rumored new jobs for Hornsby with White Sox Browns and Phillies, and notes managers like Walter Johnson Gibson Howley Hafey and Roettger facing scrutiny, praise, and criticism as seasons unfold.

Rogers Hornsby Chicago Cubs Hornsby

Bethany M. E. Tops Simpson M. E. In League Clash

Bethany M. E. defeated Simpson M. E. 7 to 2 in a Pomeroy Recreation Ball League game Tuesday night. Bill Duckworth led Simpson with both runs and solid defense at third base.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Recreation Ball League Bethany M. E Simpson M. E Bill Duckworth Simpsonites

Catholics Win Closing Game In Kiwanis Junior League

In Logan on August 10 Catholics defeated United Brethren 6 to 5 in an extra inning after a late rally. Regular pitcher Robinette was over age. Kuhn stepped in to pitch. U B led 5 to 3 after seven, then Catholics tied and won with two runs in the final half of the extra inning. Fathers and Sons contest set for next Monday.

Philip Clifton Albert Russell Charles Murray Murray Clifton Logan Kiwanis Athletic Field United Brethren Robinette Kuhn U. B

Big Five Batting Summary For The Day

United Press reports on a quiet day with Jimmy Foxx idle and Babe Ruth hitting a home run in five attempts. Lou Gehrig added two singles in four at bats while Bill Terry doubled and singled in four plate appearances. Al Simmons sat out.

Jimmy Foxx Babe Ruth Lou Gehrig AL Simmons Bill Terry

Baseball Scores and Innings From St Louis and Philadelphia Games

National League results show St Louis 18 runs on 25 hits while Philadelphia manage 13 in 19. Derringer, Carleton, Dean and Mancuso pitched with Holley, Berry, J Elliott, H Elliott, Dudley, Pee. New York and other teams noted with varied innings and pitchers. details include score by innings and key pitchers across multiple matchups.

St Louis Philadelphia Derringer Carleton Dean and Mancuso Holley Berry J. Elliott H. Elliott Dudley Pee New York Tinning Smith and Gastantt Taylor Hubbell Hogan O'Farrell Detroit Colbor Kline Andrews Boerner Connolly Hogsett Hayworth Ceo ci Weiland Welch Nee AD Wyatt Marrow Uhle

Red Birds Rally Past Kansas City 6-5 In Ninth Inning

Columbus Aug 10 The Red Birds win their eighth straight by scoring three runs in the ninth to beat Kansas City 6-5. Key plays include an error on Riggs, a Healey double, an intentional pass to Nick Cullop, and a Burgess White single driving in the tying and winning runs. Ash gets the win, Tising the loss with Johnston and Erwin officiating.

Columbus Red Birds Kansas City The Birds Millers Riggs Healey Nick Cullop Burgess Whitehead Grigsby Ash Monahan Anderson Grabowski Crawford Selkirk Itehead Boken Kelly Tising Swanson Bluece Marquardt Hassler Biges Smith Pittcher Umnires Johnston Erwin

Last Nights Boxing Results From New York and Cleveland

At New York Isadoro Castanaga 191 pounds knocked out Charley Retzlaff 19344 pounds. Marty Foxx 206 pounds knocked out Tom De Stefano 186 pounds. Prince Saunders 137 pounds knocked out Marty Goldman 140 pounds. At Cleveland Gorilla Jones 148 pounds knocked out Jack December 15014 pounds. Harold Scarney 185 pounds defeated Eddie Simms 193 pounds. Joe Zeman 171 pounds defeated Bruno Spala 167 pounds. Leo Severo 178 pounds knocked out Wesley Senn 138 pounds. Patsy Severo 139 pounds defeated Johnny Nichol 126 pounds.

United Press New York Isadoro Castanaga Spain Charley Retzlaff Duluth Marty Foxx Tom de Stefano New Haven Conn Prince Saunders Chicago Marty Goldman Cleveland Gorilla Jones Akron Jack December Mt. Clemens

Farmers Club Beats Judson Bible Class In Slow-Pitch Fight

In Gallipolis on August 10 Farmers Club edged Judson Bible Class 9 to 8 after mounting a late push. Farmers Club had 16 hits led by Basil Hayes Mills and Gwinn and Saunders split catching duties for Judson Bible Class.

Gallipolis Farmers’ Club Judson Bible Class Farmers Club Gwinn The Baptists J. B.C Basil Hayes and Mills Judson Bible Gwinn and Saunders

Business Men Clinch Second Half Championship

The Business Men defeated Wemeldorf and Thomas 4 to 3 on Monday night to virtually clinch the second half title. Only the American Legions remain to face next week, with all other teams defeated. The American region can still tie for first place.

Wemeldorff & Thomas

Cubs and Pirates in tight NL race as week starts

Cubs sit half a game behind Pirates in the National League standings with a potential lead if Chicago wins and Pittsburgh falters. Pirates were blanked 4 0 by the Braves as Walter Betts pitched well. Harvey Hendrick drove in the winning run in extras for the Reds over the Dodgers. Cardinals blasted Phillies 18 to 16 behind Jim Bottomley and others. Yankees extended AL lead with Ruths 82nd homer in a win over the Browns while Gomez earned another victory. Detroit swept Boston in a doubleheader and Washington beat Cleveland. Philadelphia at Chicago washed out.

Walter Johnson Washington Senators Detroit Tommy Bridges Washington Johnson George Gibson Pittsburgh Pirates Pirates Bucs Gibson George Stallings Ron Howley Cincinnati Reds Chick Hafey Wally Roettger New York Chicago Cubs Cubs Braves Hightfall Charley Grime Carl Hubbell Giants Harvey Hendrick Marion Dodgers Danny Taylor Brooklyn Cardinals Phillies Jim Bottomley Carletés Mancuso Jim Collins St. Louis Yankees Athletics Babe Ruth Yanks Browns Lefty Gomez Red Sox Stone Tigers Walker Jolley Welch Boston Cleveland Manush Cronin Panadelphia Chicago Pittsburgh Cuba Mack Wilsen Danny Tavier Letty O en-Cuba Athletica Grove Freitas Bishop Cramer Coleman al Slimmona Aled Park White Sox Milwaukee Elias Funk Head Jolier Rel Sox Funk Rollie Hemaley Vernon Gomes Bob Grove Chuck Klein Phililea Jimmy Foxx Monte Weaver Len Warneke Hack Wilson Freddy Lindstrom Hill Terry Gomes Hubbell Warneke Ferrell Weaver Ruth

Job Find After Eastern League Disbands

Johnny Jones, left jobless after the Eastern league disbanded, sought work in Philadelphia. He met Connie Mack at the ball park, who declined him, but Jones stayed to watch the game. During the contest Athletics outfielder Roger Cramer broke his shoulder, and Mack then paged Jones for a contract and steady job.

Johnny Jones Pinladelphia Connie Mack Ball Park Macka Ain Ha Roger Cramer Athletics Mack Jones

Millers Hold Lead as They Rally in 11 Innings

In Columbus Aug 10 Minneapolis stalled a slide but stayed one game back as Louisville beat the Millers 7 to 3 in 11 innings. Columbus pulled ahead of Kansas City 6 to 5 with a ninth inning rally. Toledo beat Milwaukee 9 to 8 on Knickerbocker’s 82nd double driving in the decisive run in the tenth. Indianapolis beat St Paul 8 to 7 to open the series.

Columbus Minneapolis Millers American Association Louisville Kansas City Toledo Milwaukee Bill Knickerbocker Indianapolis St. Paul Pittsburgh Boston Brooklyn Philadelphia Emmoavenion Mt. Lewis Oman New York Priladelphia Erpetlrd Washington Rostan Minneapolis Cahumbua Todlianvepetia Laulaville Piacasnia Pani Ancen

Tires Triumph Over Barbers 18-6 in Athens Twilight League

In Athens Twilight League action Tuesday night, Tires overwhelmed the McCoy Barbers 18 to 6. Witham led the winners with three hits in five at bats including a home run, a triple and a single driving in six runs. Morrison added a triple double and single in four at bats. Pfleger homered for the losers in the third inning. No game is scheduled tonight but Thursday Ohio Electrics meet Recreation Billliards for the trophy.

Robinson Brothers McCoy Barbers Witham Morrison Roy Pfleger Ohio Electrics Recreation Billiards Einstein Fiawhios Coccinesaad Robinsons Wegelinou Cissancossissaeen AB Pattom Pfieger la Croix Hallam Numway Gorham Safreed Bell Stephenson Deeenes Sinth Perk Patton Binsons Hawkins Button Dams Patton Adams Finn

Walsh to Study Law in Poland After Olympics

Stella Walsh of Cleveland who competed for Poland and won Olympic honors plans to study law at a Polish university under a Women's Polish National Alliance scholarship. Born Stanislawa Walasiewicz, she came to the U.S. at 18 months and will depart after a Chicago Soldiers Field meet and Polish community tour.

Los Angeles Stella Walsh Cleveland Poland

Reds Outslug Dodgers a Triumph 9-8

Brooklyn saw three former Dodgers Ernie Lombardi Babe Herman and Harvey Hendrick power the Reds to an 9 to 8 comeback win over the Dodgers. Lombardi tied the score with a ninth inning hit and Hendrick delivered the winning run in the 10th as Cincinnati bounced back in the National League race.

Brooklyn Dodgers Ernie Lombard Babe Herman Harvey Hendrick

Writer voices on major league baseball in Chicago chatter

A Chicago dateline recap presents writers’ opinions on the major league season. It cites views on pennant chances for the Cubs and White Sox, player form, injuries, and potential MVPs and rookies, with wide speculation about standings and aging stars.

Chicago U.P Hornaby Chicago Cube Charley Grimm

Smaanr Cincinnati at Brooklyn Heaton at Philadelphia

A brief sports note lists matchups including Smaanr Cincinnati versus Brooklyn and Heaton facing Philadelphia with additional games noted.

Cincinnati Brooklyn Heaton Philadelphia Chicago

Pitchers Quine, Stark, Magerkurth Shine Time-2:48

Quine, Stark and Magerkurth contributed strong pitching as time of 2 minutes 48 seconds marked the event. The readable fragment notes their performance and period pace.

Ing Pitcher Quine Prea Lar Stark and Magerkurth

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