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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1932

Page

5

Match Play Start Opens Long Golf Pete Dutra Leads Medalist

In St Paul, Olin Dutra of Santa Monica won medalist honors with 140 for 36 holes at the National Professional Golf Association tourney. Dutra led after 36 holes while Walter Hagen and Horton Smith chased, as 10 players tied for two qualifying spots on a dramatic first hole playoff. Dutra faces George M. Smith in the next round. Art Smith was eliminated with 155.

ST Paul, Minn Keller Course Olin Dutra Santa Monica Calif Dutra Walter Hagen John Golden Noreton Conn Billy Burke Tom Armour Detroit Harry Cooper Abe Espinosa Chicago Harold MacSpadden Bethel Kans al Collins Kansas City Clarence Dave Hackney New Jersey Massachusetts Tom Fillmore Michigan Leonard Schmuitte Lima Collins Espinosa Art Smith Covington, Ky St. Paul

Dean's No Hit Victory For Birds In Kansas City

Paul Dean pitched a no hit game to lead the St. Louis Blues to a 3-0 win over the Kansas City Kaws in game two of the series. Four Kansas City players reached first base on walks, while Dean issued two walks but retired the rest. Key hits came from Anderson and Dean, with Columbus errors aiding the shutout. Time of game was 1 hour 35 minutes.

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Caddies Day Honors At Athens Rotary Club Event

A Rotary Club Caddies Day at Athens Country Club drew about 75 caddies including Ro tarians Gene Robinson Ted Thompson and Mitchell. Despite near 100 degree heat the group enjoyed fried chicken ice cream and remarks from Gene Robinson and Fred McKay about Rotary aims and caddie virtues. Major Johnson led the way finishing with a 76 39 and 37.

Gene Robinson Ted Thompson Mitchell Athens Country Club Athens Rotary Club Robinson

Cubs Prove Change of Managers Spurs Title Run

The Cubs, under Charley Grimm after Rogers Hornsby, seized first place from a second-tier start and surged to the top. They beat the Pirates then fended off the Dodgers while sustaining a late-season gap by winning most extra-inning games. The Yankees back the Cubs for larger crowds at Wrigley and would rather defeat them in the World Series.

Charley Grimm Rogers Hornsby Cubs Pirates Dodgers Bruins Yankees Wrigley Field Brooklyn Pittsburgh Joe McCarthy

Long Distance Marathon Draws 200 Competitors at CNE

More than 200 crack long distance swimmers from North America gathered at Lake Ontario for the 15 mile Canadian National Exhibition marathon. Toronto favorites include George Young defending his title, Ernst Vierkoetter and Bill Goll among strong contenders, with $7500 prize at stake. Isadore Spondor from Port Colborne also backed by many supporters.

Toronto Ont U.P North America Lake Ontario George Young Young Ernst Vierkoetter Bill Goll New York Isadore Spondor Port Colborne

Magnate Holloway dies owner of Wheeling franchise

Charles W. Holloway, owner of the Wheeling club in the Middle Atlantic baseball league, died at his home in Wheeling on Tuesday night. He became sole owner in 1930 after earlier joint involvement and had severed ties with the Detroit American League club last year following heavy losses.

Wheeling W. Va U.P Charles W. Holloway Holloway

Gassers Edge Soldiers For First Half Victory

Ohio Fuel beat Company L 2 to 0 to start the second half. Cross walked and scored on Ridenour's single for the decisive run. Severson tied the game earlier. Ridenour and McKinstry combined on the mound for the win as Gasmen improve with timely hitting and solid defense.

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Start Titlar Series Tonight Start Titlar Series Tonight

POMEROY Aug 30 B and B earned the right to face Bethany in a three game series for the Pomeroy Recreational League title by beating the Odd Fellows 4 0. A protest over pitching by Carl Moore led to a replay with B and B again winning. Neal and Hartenbach pitched for B and B Williams and McNaughton for the Odd Fellows. Bethany and B and B meet tonight for the opener with a second game Thursday and a possible third next Tuesday.

B. & B. Neal Hartenbach Odd Fellows Williams and McNaughton Bethany

Dayton Downs Erie as Fort Wayne Falls to Dayton

Dayton moved within two games of second and third place in the Central League by scoring five runs against Erie pitchers in a 9 to 5 victory. Fort Wayne, leading the standings, was defeated 9 to 1 by the last place Dayton squad.

Dayton Youngetown Erie Fort Wayne

Dutra Wins PGA Medalist Honors in St Paul Tournament

Medalist Olin Dutra of Santa Monica California captured medalist honors in the PGA golf tourney at St Paul Tuesday with a 140 total for 36 holes. He shot 71 in the first round and 69 in the second for four under par.

Olin Dutra Santa Monica Cal St. Paul

Celina Mare Wins Feature at Ohio State Fair Racing

At Columbus August 31 the $1000 Director of Agriculture Stake for two year old pacers headlined the Kamage racing program during the Ohio State Fair. Dorothy a Celina owned bay filly driven by Gabe Cartwell won two of three heats to take the first purse portion. Jimmie Weiler Jr. driven by Jay Douglas won the second heat. Senator McKlye with Doug las won the 2 10 trot in straight heats. Peter-at-Law swept the 2:15 pace with three wins and fastest time 2.0443. Five horses ran the event with identical final positions in each heat.

Columbus Director of Agriculture Fairgrounda Oval FP. Zinn & Company Dorothy H. F. Krimendoh Celina Gabe Cartwell Newark Jimmie Weiler, Jr Jay Douglas Senator McKlye Douglas

Gallipolis Opens Softball Championship Win

Gallipolis defeated Middleport 10-3 in the opening game of a three game series for the inter cities softball title at Middleport. A crowd rushed onto the field after a fight between Wilson of Gallipolis and Batten of Middleport, and police used a tear gas bomb to break it up.

Gallipolis Middleport Wilson Batten

College Baseball Scores and Standings From New York Event

A garbled summary lists multiple college teams and players in scoreline snippets. It includes Pittsburgh, Brown, Boston, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, Washington, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Louisville, and Milwaukee with various game results and lineups. The fragmentary text mentions first and second games, key players such as Frankhouse, Brandt, Betts, Zachary, Ferrell, Marcum, and Ericksen, and notes about scores and pitchers across several matchups.

Chicago New York Cnn Gregory Grube Berry Allen Dickey Dotrait Menegueesn Philadelphia O.e Wratt and Desautels, Crewe and Cochyan Sieveiana Boston Ferrell Russell

Johnny Allen joins Yankees with strong pitching depth

The New York Yankees add Johnny Allen to a rotation with Lefty Gomes Charley Puffing George Pipgras and Harb Pennock as manager Joe McCarthy seeks reliable arms. Allen had a 15–2 record last season with Toronto and impresses despite a tough day in which Lou Gehrig and Tom Lasordi aided his 15th win against the White Sox.

New York Johnny Allen North Carolina New York Yankees Yanks Connie Mack Creenasboro Fenors Hebee Allien Toronto Joe McCarthy Lefty Gomes Charley Puffing George Pipgras Harb Pennock Allen Mia Lou Gehrig Tomy Laszeri Chicago White Sox

Big Five Batter Aces In First Baseman Spotlight

Jimmy Foxx hit his 48th home run and added a single in three at bats driving in two runs. Babe Ruth collected a single and three walks accounting for two runs. Lou Gehrig drove in five with his 30th and 31st homers in four plate appearances. Al Simmons added a triple and a single with one run and Bill Terry added a double in three at bats for one run.

Jimmy Foxx Babe Ruth Lou Gehrig al Simmons Bill Terry

Ferrell Suspended After Insubordination Incident

Wesley Ferrell star pitcher for the Cleveland Indians was suspended 10 days by manager Roger Peckinpaugh for insubordination after he refused to leave the mound during a game against the Red Sox. Ferrell ignored catcher Luke Sewell and the manager's orders until umpires intervened as Boston won 6 to 2.

Boston Wesley Ferrell Cleveland Indians Roger Peckinpaugh Peckinpaugh Ferrell Sox Luke Sewell Red Sox

Oregon Coach Calland Ready With Trio Of Ex-Pupils

Leo Calland, coach of the Oregon football team this year, will have three former pupils under his guidance. Captain Morgan, quarterback Bowerman and Hughes, a lineman, were on his high school team three years and also played freshmen football for him.

Leo Calland Oregon Morgan Bowerman Hughes

Ali Afghan Joins New York Wrestling Colony

Ali Afghan a Turk is among the latest arrivals shaping the heavyweight wrestling community as it grows with diverse international talent arriving at the training hub.

Ali Afghan

Maryland lacrosse schedule shows five big-name opponents set

The University of Maryland signed five lacrosse games for next season against Penn State Rutgers Syracuse Johns Hopkins and Navy. Pat Sawyer, who won the Minnesota amateur golf title twice, is just 19 years old.

University of Maryland Penn State Rutgers Syracuse Johns Hopkins Navy Pat Sawyer Minnesota

Tennis draw seals Austin as Cochet foe in semis

In the Vanderbilt Hotel ballroom New York on August 31 Henry McLemore reports the official single’s championship draw. Ellsworth Vines heads the upper half while Wilmer Allison tops the lower. Henry W. Austin of England is drawn into Vines’ section. The moment of fate brings cheers as Austin’s name appears, ending suspense and sparking joking among reporters.

New York U.P Vanderbilt Hotel Ellsworth Vines Wilmer Allison Bunny Austin England Henri Cochet France Cochet Louie Carruthers Panama Tiger Austin Carruthers

Zaleski Triumphs Over Radcliff In Sunday Game

Zaleski edged Radcliff 4 to 1 in front of 500 fans as Radcliff was held scoreless through nine innings. B Radcliff hit a homer off Martin in the ninth, Couden doubled for a circuit, and O Leary Hayes McGraner and Brooks collected multi hit games. Smokey Martin and James delivered pitching exhibitions for their clubs.

Zaleski Radel Radcliff B. Radcliff Martin Couden O'Leary Hayes McGraner Brooks E. Radcliff Calvin Smokey Martin James Raccoon Cowden Poensenaraipicnaran Chesser runseCow Radell Zalvin M Cline Barnes Bem Barnes Bee Barnes Brown Burns

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