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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1932

Page

9

Babe Didriksen Seen As Future Track Star Says McCombs

19 year old Babe Didriksen, Olympic record breaker, is predicted to peak next year by her coach Col McCombs. He notes she will not rush her career, plans to study golf, and aims to win the women’s national tournament at Peabody, Mass., starting Sept 27.

Mildred Babe) Didriksen Col. W. 2. eComs McCombs Los Pyeiés Habe Babe Peabody Mass Coach McCombs University of Missouri Employers’ Casualty Company

Cubs Aim To Close Gap In Big Series With Dodgers

Chicago Cubs hold a 44 game lead on the NL race as they face the Brooklyn Dodgers in the second game of a crucial series. Guy Bush was chosen to start for the Cubs with Hack Wilson and the Dodgers stuggling as Brooklyn trails in pursuit of the pennant.

Guy Bush Dodgers Chicago U.P Chicago Cubs Cubs Brooklyn Dodgers Brooklyns Pirates K. M. Landis Charlie Grimm Max Carnarius Max Carey William Watson Clark Riu Hollis Thurston Clark Tuniston Thurston Goers Unieas Brooklyn Hack Wilson Wilson Wrigley Field Billy Herman Boseman

Shoot Stays At Vandalia

Vandalia hosts the 1933 Grand American championship and handicap tournament after directors of the Amateur Trapshooting Association decided to keep the event here. An attempt to move the annual affair to the Exposition of Progress in Chicago next year was not approved.

Vandalia U.R Amateur Trapshooting Association Chicago

Canadian US women swimmers race for 5900 prize at 10 mile event

Toronto hosts a marathon swimming showdown with 36 entrants from Canada and the United States in the Canadian National Exhibition opening race. top rivals include Gertrude Ederle seeking glory and Margaret Ravior, last year’s favorite now engaged to George Young of the men's marathon winner.

Toronto Ont U.R Canada United States Gertrude Trudy” Ederle Miss Ederle Margaret Ravnor Missa Ravior George Young

Rolling tournament sparks clash with famed sports icons

An eclectic event lineup features Sidney Franklin, veteran bull fighter, facing Battie Helen Wills for tennis supremacy, plus Marchioness aiming a new trotting record. A coast to coast run and a Matterhorn ascent promise to leave participants in strong golf form afterward.

Sidney Franklin Bull Fighter Battie Helen Wills Marchioness Clim the Matterhorn

Parmetee Wins Lith Straight For Red Birds

Minneaplis Aug 25 Bud Parmetee starred as the St Louis Red Birds moved ahead in their series with the Athletics by winning 5 to 1. Parmetee earned his Lith Straight victory since joining the club six weeks ago. The Eels managed only three hits off Parmetee, including a homer by Joe Hauser. Bill Tee was slated to start for the Red Birds next day against Ray Phelps, recently released to the Millers by Brooklyn.

Minneapolis Bud Parmetee Co Hiumous Red Birds Alilters Parmetee Eels Parmelee Joe Hauser Bill Tee Wille Ov Ray Phelps Brooslyn

Leaders Win From Juniors In Hocking League Tilt

Carpenter-Chicister of the Hocking Baseball League beat the Cherrington Juniors 6 to 1 at the fairgrounds. The winners improved to four victories and no defeats. Allen made a standout one handed catch. Joan Columber and Howard Columber contributed four of seven hits for the victors while Carl Johnson had two of four for the Juniors.

Logan Carpenter- Chicister Hocking Baseball League Cherrington Fairgrounds C-0 Allen Joan Howard Columber Carl Johnson

Doubles Title Matches Set at List National Championship

Wilmer Allison and John Van Ryn face George Lott and Frank Shields in the lower-half semi-final of the List national doubles championship at Chestnut Hill. The other semi features Henri Cochet and Marcel Bernard against Ellsworth Vines and Keith Clodhill with play slated for tomorrow.

Chestnut Hill Maas U.P Henri Cochet Marcel Bernard Ellsworth Vines Pasadena Calif Keith Clodhill Santa Barbara

Baseball Scores and Standings From National and American Leagues

A compilation of scores show National and American league results including Chicago over Brooklyn 300 000 110-481, and Philadelphia against Pittsburgh 910 010 219-8 14 2. Other matchups list New York, St Louis, Boston, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Detroit, Washington, and Milwaukee with varied innings and player lineups such as Mungo Quinn Lopes and Hartnett, Elliot Liska Collins Davis, and Brown Winegarner Pytiak. Standings reflect multiple teams and a mix of home and away games with notable performances and numbers.

Brooklyn Chicago Cena Ue Mungo Thomas Quinn and Lopes Root, Smith and Hartnett Philadelphia Pittsburgh Elliot Liska Collins Davis Swift Spencer Chagnon Brame Grace New York Nnnese Lows American Detroit N.-Ene Washington Whitehill Desautels Weaver St. Louis Stewart Ferrell Walberg Cochrane Chicabo Cence Nenne TOE Lyons and Grube Kline Boerner McNaughton Tate Cleveland Brown Winegarner Pytiak Sewell Rusting Dickey Togo Cnicunvicniunevacns Paup Swiches Lawcon O'Neill Munns Guilicant Louisville Kansas City McLean, Sharpe, Marcum and Erickson Carlson, Gabler, Thomas and Snyder Indianapolis Milwaukee Daglia, Heving and Angley Riddle, Caldwell, Braxton, Polk and Young Paradelphia Ft. Louw Otcinnati Ae Detroit Louis Wsidneineienranen Boston Stroman Ee American Association Wen Minneapolis Coon Wepmenanen Calumbus

Braves Split Doubleheader With Reds In Cincinnati

The Reds and Braves split a doubleheader in Cincinnati. Beane won game one 2 to 1 while the Reds took the nightcap 3 to 1. Johnson was charged with six hits with two outs and the Reds overcame a margin to win. Benton pitched airtight ball to secure the second win.

Cincinnati Aus Reds Braves Beane I Johnson Lary Benton

How to hit clean iron shots on hard fairways

On baked hard fairways players must strike the ball cleanly with a downstroke. Hitting the ground before the ball twists the shaft and spoils direction, draining power. Grip firmer and aim to drive the club into the ground.

Beckleys Run Wild Against Co. L Outfit

Beckleys defeated Co. L 19 to 0 in the Athena Recreation League. Every Beckley hitter scored or made a hit except Littler, with Wilson and Hayes each collecting three hits and Russell, Rice, Wood, and Hayes scoring three runs apiece. Beckleys had 12 opponent errors and 15 hits as Carpenters were slated to face the Odd Fellows tonight and New Lexington to play Whip Fuel Friday.

Beckleys Co. L Clothiers Beckley Littler Wilson Hayes Russell Rice Wood Carpenters Odd Fellows New Lexington Whip Fuel Beckleys Abrhpoa Peugeo Ll Ui Ccwnees Winnon DO Erie Mucnion Woods Oxley Ativan Beckieys Company L James Utor Wolfe Behuler Balle Oods H. Littler Richeson Droz

Big Five Highlights From Major League Batting

Jimmy Foxx hit his 45th homer in three at bats. Babe Ruth doubled in five plate appearances for two RBIs. Lou Gehrig went 0 for four. Al Simmons singled in five chances. But Herry singled in four trips.

United Press Jimmy Foxx Babe Ruth Lou Gehrig al Simmons Herry

Wire trouble near riot at Brooklyn Elks Clubroom

Wire failures between Wrigley Field and Flatbush sparked a near riot in the Brooklyn Elks Club ballroom as Robins fans watched a mechanical diamond. The crowd roared over Slade at the plate, chairs were waved, cops intervened, and the device later fixed before the Cubs' four-run fourth cooled the celebration.

ELKS Brooklyn New York Wrigley Field Chicago Flatbush Brooklyn Elks Club Robins Slade Cubs

Sarazen Wins World Championship At Brae Burn

Gene Sarazen, holder of the national and British Open titles, defeated Francis Ouimet and American Walker Cup captain to win a two day 2 hole match at Brae Burn. Ouimet lost the 16th hole and Sarazen ended the contest at 4 and 2 after starting with a six hole lead.

Boston U.P Gene Sarazen Nationa Francis Outimet Sparazen Brae Burn Ouimet Winchester Country Club

Preliminary Grand American Scheduled at Vandalia Today

The Preliminary Handicap for the Grand American Championship is set for Vandalia today with a $4000 purse. Steve Crothera of Chestnut Bin1 holds the Champion of Champions title, leading a field of state champions and Veterans with scores reported. multiple shooters advance to the first all American trapshooting squad.

Vandalia Crothera Charlies A. Bogert Sanducky Crothare Red Hartow Newark Water & Beaver Berwyn Mark Arie Champaign Cy A Bogert Sandusky Woodward Houston Tex Steve M. Crothera Chestnut Hit Wanie Joe Heteland Hillebera Chamberlain Martinevie Kelsey Autorm B. Sale Denver Colo North America

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