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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1932

Page

11

Vines and Gledhill win national doubles title in straight sets

Ellsworth Vines Jr and Keith Gledhill of California defeated Wilmer Allison and John Van Ryn in the final of the National Men's Doubles Championship 6-3 6-3 6-2. The match capped a strong American tennis showing as Perry’s era continues to influence the sport.

Frank Murphy Chest Hill Mass U.P Californ Ellsworth Vines, Jr Pasadena Keith Gledhill Fof Santa Barbara Wilmer Allison Austin Texas John van Ryn Philadelphia Pacific Fred Perry Vars Boston Vines I . Young Miteratins Nets Allison Corge Lotthields J. v. B. Jones Arnold Jones Providence E. W. Curns B. W. Burns, Jr Brooklyn J. Adams Henry Bessford New York Wil Iam Rosenbaum Pred Baggs Jr

Schmeling Confident to Beat Walker Before Sharkey Fight

Max Schmeling, returning from Germany to New York, predicts defeating Mickey Walker in three weeks and reclaiming the heavyweight title from Jack Sharkey next June. He says Walker will come at him and vows to pursue, with plans to fight Sharkey in June if Miami February plans hold.

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Mountaineer Grid Schedule Promises Tough 1932 Season

West Virginia University plans a challenging 1932 football slate under coach Greasy Neale. Seven major opponents loom with schedule changes including Marquette Temple and Davis-Elkins replacing Kansas State Penn State and Fordham. Night games against Detroit Temple and Duquesne highlight the roster with Sept 8 initial practice for varsity candidates.

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Reds Top Phillies Behind Lucas Four-Hit Effort

Lucas pitched steadily allowing four hits with no walks as Cincinnati defeated Philadelphia 2 to 1. Tawh and Wondrick supplied the scoring with two hits apiece, driving in the Bengals' two runs.

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Regatta Victor Dominates Mid East Outboard Race

Dick Neale of Kansas City won the Ambassador Dawes Cup on the Muskingum River at Marietta in the Fifth Mid-East Outboard Regatta. Fastest heat ran in 12m 22s at 45.5 mph, nearing the world record in Class D, with Jack Smith and A L Sauerberg taking top points in the 3 mile heats.

Marietta U.ri Dick Neale Kansas City Jack Smith Park Hills A. L. Sauerberg St. Louis Anthony Venezzle Indianapolis Ind John Eegar Troy Phillip Ellsworth Glencove N. Y Cab Walker Syracuse N.Y George Martin South Bend Anthony Venezzia Cab Wallier O. Rinehart Morgantown Wonal Phillips Elsworth Big Monse Don Flowers Oyster Bay Louis Carlysle Adn Edgar

Youths and veterans pace majors in aging rosters

An opinion piece surveys five long serving major league players Joe Sewell Babe Ruth Sam Rice Rabbit Maranville and Riggs Stephenson. It notes平均 ages around 37 to 40 and highlights Ruth and Maranville as enduring staples while praising their defensive and hitting contributions.

William Braucher New York Stadelic Fey Joe Sewell Yankees Babe Ruth Sam Tire Scnator Rabbit Maranville Braves Riges Ol Hees Stephenson Cubs Bewell Maranville Ruth Blea Stevie Deer Enowal Hice Sewell Moranville Bat Lys Seweil Meranvilla Rice

Proper stance helps complete the backswing in golf

The author notes left heel not required in golf backswing but many struggle with heel on ground. Advice: stand feet closer, turn both feet slightly toward the ball to almost right angles, letting the left knee bend toward the ball to finish the backswing.

Race Results 2:13 Pace Interpreted From Meadow Creek Track

Race results show pacers including Jake Worthy and Bob Worthy with times around 2 13 to 2 24. Entries feature Bay geldings and mares such as Minola Lena Brookville and Queen Dawson with drivers Creasy Anderson Evans Urbany and Schilling. Also listed are Peter Arion Jimmy Logan Ray Worthy and Bully Junerock with various times and starts.

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Association Results and Regional Scores

Columbia defeats Milwaukee 7 to 15 in a mixed scoreline with Lee Springs Kensenich Hiltin and Young noted for Columbia. Indianapolis and St Fa teams win key games as Campbell Angely Strelecki Adking Guiliani and others feature. Louisville beats Indianapolis 8 to 6 as Marum McLean Erickson Hill Phelps and Richards contribute.

Columbia Milwaukee Lee Spring Poill Kensenich Hiltin Young Indianapolis St. Fa Thomas and Riddle Strelacki Adkins Fenser Indianapolia Paul Campbell Angely Munna Strelecki Adking Guiliani Louieville Inneapolia Marcum McLean

Yankees Sweep Series As Ruth Leads Win Over Indians 5-4

Babe Ruth homered and drove in key runs as the Yankees swept the series against Cleveland with a 5-4 victory. The game featured strong pitching from Cy Perkins and notable hits by Murtha and Maglie, while Charlie Grim of Cuba belted a late homer for Cleveland.

Dodgers Halt Cardinals as Cubs Extend Lead in National League

Brooklyn Dodgers win 8 4 over St Louis as Van Mungo earns the decision before leaving in the eighth inning amid Cardinal threats. Dodgers total 12 hits with four by Bud Clancy, while Chicago tops lead with a doubleheader sweep, widening to seven games.

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Nats Rally Past Tigers For Top Victory

Washington delivers come from behind win over Detroit as Elon Hogsett falters in the seventh inning. The Senators score three runs in the seventh to seize the lead and add three more in the eighth, securing a 6 2 decision.

Washington Elon Hogsett Washington Senators Detroit Tigers Senators Hogsett Detroit Flagworth Growder Brown Spencer Maple

Cubs Stir Pennant Chase With Double Victory

Chicago Cubs extended their pennant bid to nine straight wins by sweeping the New York Giants in a doubleheader before 40 000 fans. Burleigh Grimes pitched the opener to a 6 1 victory and Bob Smith blanked the Giants in the nightcap 5 0 with Hik E Cuyler driving in the decisive runs.

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White Sox Triumph In Slugfest Over Red Sox

In a high scoring game the Red Sox beat the White Sox 14 to 12 as both teams used three pitchers. Paul Andrews Welch and Kline for Boston and Jones Gregory Faber for Chicago pitched. The decisive run score came in the eighth inning as the White Sox were tagged with a costly error.

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Miller and Mahaffey pace Philadelphia victory in rout

Bing Miller sparked a 29 to 2 win for Philadelphia Athletic Club over the Browns. Miller knocked two homers and a single in four official trips, while Mahaffey allowed limited damage and controlled the Browns. Also contributing were Max, Bishop and Goone Gostin with additional homers as St. Louis scored two.

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Pirates Rally Past Braves 7 4 in Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Boston Braves 7 to 4 as Ed Brandt was knocked from the mound in the seventh. Cantwell struggled, and rookie Vaughan left the field with an injury after a hard collision at second.

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Curtain falls on 33rd Grand American tournaments at Vandalia

The thirty third Grand American trapshooting tournament closed at Vandalia Aug 27 with national doubles and Vandalia Open handicap events. Winners include O. Couexer Fairfield for doubles, Ted Ranfro Dell and Mark Aric Champaign for class titles, and Sam Jenny Ashland in the Vandalia Open handicap. Women’s handicap concluded with Joseph Murphy and Alice Crothers among top finishers. event marked by record scores and near-perfect performances.

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Mrs Hall Wins Third Western Championship

Opal B. Will of Meadow Lake Country Club Kansas City won her third Women's Western Golf Championship on the Peoria Country Club course defeating Lucille Robinson, a 1 year old college girl from Des Moines, in a 26 hole final 2 and 1.

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Buckeye Lake Host to Sailboat Races and Relays

Buckeye Lake will host a day of boating events on Sunday August 27 featuring multiple sailboat races across classes a novelty handicap event and a relay race ahead of the big league leaders Klein Foxx Bimmons and the Athletic teams noted in advance.

Buckeye Lake

Logan Starts Grad Practice for Legian High Team

Logan High School prepares for the football season with a late September start and a heavy schedule through November. Coach Langley plans a gradual grind, opening with practice on September 22 and a weekend trip to Wellston on September 2.

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Plucky Play Captures Rich Cup Victory at Hawthorn

Plucky Play, trained by L Fitzgerald and owned by Norman L. Church, won the $26,000 added Rich Cup after a dramatic stretch duel with Falreno. Mate and Gusto followed in podium spots as jockey Woolf rode Plucky Play to the inside near the wire. The win earned $4,450 for the owner with other purses distributed among connected stables.

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