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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1932

Page

9

Golf goods tax cut signals cheaper 1933 gear

Mitch notes golfers will pay at least 10 percent less in 1933 for the same brand as manufacturers absorb the 1932 sporting goods levy. The piece recalls the 10 percent tax and predicts lowered prices despite dented margins. It mentions Del Bigionette’s surgeries, Clarence Pickerel, Cards with four left handers, Burleigh Grimes’ divorce from his appendix, and bets on U S A over Notre Dame.

Congress del Bigionette Brooklyn Firetracker The Phils Clarence Pickerel Hallahan Walker Meoney Carroll Burleigh Grimes Notre Dame

Mackmen Set New Record In 1952 Baseball Standings

R Bril Hart fielding sparked three new records and improved percentages in the 1952 American League season. The Athletics posted a new team fielding mark, with Max Bishop setting a second base record and Jimmy Dukes contributing at third base. The report lists leaders by position across batting and fielding statistics, noting notable performances by Foxx Alexander Burnett and others.

New York R—Bril- Hart Philadelphia Athletics New York Yankees Washington Yankees Chicago White Sox Max Bishop Athletics Jimmy Dykes Urbane Pickering Boston Jimmy Foxx Dere Alexander Detroit-Boston Irving Byrne St. Louis Browns Alexander

Fesler to Speak at NCAA Meeting in New York

Wesley Fesler former Ohio State All American and coach has been invited to address the National Collegiate Athletic Association gathering in New York on December 30.

Columbus Wesley Fesler Ohio State National Collegiate Athletic Association New York

Phelan Turns Down UW Contract to Consider Other Offers

James Phelan, head football coach at the University of Washington, refused to renew a three year contract at 10000 dollars a year and left Seattle to look around. He said dissatisfaction with the local school prompted his decision and he would consider opportunities in the east after previously coaching at Purdue.

Seattle James Phelan University of Washington Huskies Phelan Purdue Boilermakers

Wrestler from Colorado Disqualified After Kick Fiendish Duel

Everett Maerehall of La Junta Colo failed to back his boast to throw two wrestlers in succession here last night. He fouled Hans Kampfer of Germany with a heavy jaw kick and was disqualified. In the first bout he knocked out Rudy Dusek of Omaha Neb with an airplane spin in 19 minutes 53 seconds.

ST. Louis Everett Maerehall la Junta Colo Marshall Hans Kampfer Germany Rudy Dusek Omaha Neb

Chauncey High Cage Teams in Double Victory

Chauncey Blue Devil boys beat Greens Run 37 10 and girls won 34 15 to take both halves. Key players Ferrell Cunningham Locke led scoring for the boys, while Ross Barnes Jones Sands Adams Border Russell anchored defense against Greens Run girls.

Chauncey High Cey Blue Devil Greens Hashman Zachary Chauncey Ferrell Cunningham Locke Ross Barnes Jones Sands Adams Border Russell Guanis Greens Run Welch Chavancey Smith Kietkin Gardner Rankin B. Kollister Smart Nye Nichieson Blue Devil

Greenleaf Is Champ Again in Pocket Billiards Title

New York dispatch reports Ralph Greenleaf of Bozeman Maryland clinched his world pocket billiards championship for the third time, defending title holder. Andrew Ponzi beat Erwin Rudolph 125 to 78 to cap the tourney as Rudolph faces Greenleaf in the final. Greenleaf had earlier set a tourney high run of 106 in a 125 to 87 win over Parquate Natalie in 18 innings.

New York U.P Ralph Greenleaf Bozeman Pocket Billards Greenleaf Andrew Ponzi Philadelphia Erwin Rudolph Cleveland Rudolph Parquate Natalie Chicago

Paul Coasts To Decision In Toledo Boxing Show

Tommy Paul of Buffalo, National Boxing Appreciation featherweight champion, won a 10 round decision over Detroit’s Johnny Mitchell in a charity event. Mitchell weighed 157, Paul 1231 4. Other bouts: Harry English defeated Rory Rosales in 10 rounds. Tony Lombardo stopped Frankie Lenhart. Mike Flaherty beat Max Craden. Freddy Wolin defeated K Miller. Eddie Tanaes and Louie Haines drew in four rounds.

Toledo Tommy Paul Buffalo National Boxing Appreciation Johnny Mitchell Detroit Paul Mitchell Frankie Wallace Cleveland Toledo Boxing Commission Pai Harry English Rory Rosales Tony Lombardo Frankie Lenhart Buffalo Mike Flaherty Max Craden Freddy Wolin K. ©. Miller Temperance Mich Eddie Tanaes Louie Haines

Snow Clad Natalie Hall Illuminates Skiing Style

Snow white actress Natalie Hall from New York appears in a two piece dark green knitted wool skiing suit. The outfit features a zipper slip on jacket with a multicolor turtleneck collar and cuffs showcasing a chic winter look.

Natalie Hall New York

Lupe Velez Chooses Tough Men At Boxing Show

Los Angeles, Dee 22. Lupe Velez, a rabid boxing fan, criticized fighters and coached contenders from ringside at the Olympic Auditorium. She praised Beely Hogan and Colima while urging Dado to win, boasting she could fight and warning opponents with vivid demonstrations of strength.

Los Angeles Dee Alupe Velez Tana Olympic Auditorium Beely Hogan Lupe Terry Larrabee

Moral Victory for Cleveland in 6-4 Hockey Loss

In Cleveland Syracuse defeated the home team 6 to 4 before about 1200 fans. The game was fast and exciting, with Cleveland outplayed yet showing greater teamwork and fighting spirit than earlier this season. Spectators roared with a frenzied uproar throughout the contest.

Cleveland Syracuse Clevelanders

Pesek and Gahn Are Victorious in Columbus Show

In Columbus on Wednesday night the Bec. o Angusl Salvation Army Fund boxing and wrestling program featured a main wrestling bout where Jobs Pesek of Nebraska defeated Paul Jones of Houston in 3 minutes and both fell from the ring leaving Jones unable to return due to a cracked rib. Al Gann captured the Columbus lightweight title from Lou Broom by a 10 round decision amid other boxing undercard bouts.

Columbus J.m--Chariy OOO Bec. Oh Angusl Salvation Army Fund Jobs Pesek Nebraska Paul Jones Houston Tex Jones al Gann Lou Broom Witt Brit

Babe Decides To Turn Pro

Mildred Babe Didrilseon, an 18 year old Olympian star from Beaumont Texas, announces she will pursue professional sports writing film contracts and later professional swimming. The decision follows suspension by the American Amateur Athletic Union after a photo advertisement controversy. She informed her parents and telegraphed Southern AAU chairman Lawrence Di Benedetto and quit her Dallas file clerk job.

Finm American Amateur Athletic Union Lawrence di Benedetto New Orleans Southern A. A. U Dallas

Boxing results from Lancaster and Portsmouth bouts in 1823

Tek Lancaster defeated Jim Beckhart of Mt. Vernon in the fourth round. Freddie HMi beat AM Poe Pegg of Mentla in four rounds.

Lancaster Jim Beckhart Mt. Vernon Freddie Hmi Portsmouth AM Poe Pegg Mentla

Ashland College Edges Biles College in Tight Contest

Ashland College defeated Biles College of Columbus by one point in a lamely contested game in Ashland. Clelan scored 17 for Ashland, Hagwans added 10, and Wever had nine as Ashland led at halftime 4 to 1.

Ashland Ashland College Biles College of Columbus Clelan Hagwans Wever Biles

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