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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1932
Page
7
Mitch Johnston echoes contest chatter as Immy introduces a heavyweight tournament to answer Jack Sharkey's title bid. The piece questions the tourney's purpose and fate, recalling Tex Rickard's earlier efforts while noting Johnston's personal quips about dyeing hair.
Wesley Ferrell pitched for Cleveland as the Indians won 11 to 3, narrowing the Yankees' lead to eight and a half games. Cleveland extended its hot stretch with 16 hits led by Luke Sewell and Jimmy Foxx added a homer, while Lefty Gomez observed the defeat.
The Columbus Red Birds arrived in Kansas City after a ninth straight defeat, dropping the final game of the series to Minneapolis 6-4. Lee started strong but gave way as Ash was touched for five runs and the Birds fell to fifth place. Nine straight losses stretch the slump with scoring details and box-score notes for Columbus and Minneapolis included.
Addison upset the American Legion 9 to 8 at Gallipolis Recreation Ball League action. Addison rallied with six runs in the seventh inning on seven singles to erase a late deficit. Daugherty Bunce and Troth led offense with multiple hits and runs scored for their teams.
After an 11 inning battle the Red Sox outhit the White Sox 17 to 11 while Washington edged the Browns 5 to 4 in 12 innings. Bill Swift beat the Braves 6 to 1 for the Pirates, Cubs beat the Dodgers 4 to 1 behind Guy Bush, Pinky Whitney starred for the Phillies in an 11 to 6 win over Cincinnati, and the Giants defeated the Cardinals 6 to 3.
Mary K. Browne meets Mrs. Larry Nelson in the 36 hole final at Dayton for the Ohio Women's golf title. Nelson, a first time finalist, ousted Mrs. Curtis Soh of Columbus in the semis while Browne defeated Edith Begg of Cleveland to reach the final.
Fort Wayne improved to 10 wins in 11 starts with a 10 to 0 win over Youngstown, while Erie held second with a 12 to 7 victory over Canton. Only these games were played as Central League standings tightened.
Babe Ruth homered doubled and singled in three at bats driving in two runs while Lou Gehrig went 0 for 4 and Hack Wilson, Bill Terry had one hit each. Al BimmonS contributed two runs with four plate appearances.
Beckley nine in the Recreational Industrial League opened the second half with a 15 to 2 win over Ohio Fuel Nine. Twelve runs in the first three innings, every Beckley player scored and had a hit, Littler led with three hits, Wood had 14 putouts, and Hayes earned a strong pitching line. Tonight the Odd Fellows meet Nelsonville on the Inca diamond for a return game.
National League results show Boston and Pittsburgh pairing for a 14 to 1 scoreline in one game while New York and St. Louis split, with Mooney Hogan and Hartnett among scorers. American League notes list St. Louis at Washington and Detroit versus Philadelphia, with pitching and batting line details. Additional associations include Louisville, Kansas City, Milwaukee, Toledo, and Paul, with multiple players named in box scores.
In Cincinnati, Owen Carroll faltered in the fifth after leading 6-0 as Philadelphia exploded for six runs. The Phillies tied the National League slugfest 11-6, with key hits from Grantham and Whitney, while Cincinnati’s early six-run second frame could not hold.
Gallipolis Independenta aims to break Ashland YMCA’s eight game streak in a Sunday clash at the Fairgrounds diamond. Manager George Feab wards notes Gallipolis has won two and tied one this year, with pitching by Valentine or Kelton and Wilson catching.
Ohio State junior and defending 1920 champion Johnny Florio emerged as a top favorite after beating Day ton's Robert Kepler in an extra hole. He faces George Berry of Newark and Hochfelder-Religh winner to reach the lower bracket finals as other notable matchups unfold including Transue versus Watts and Servis versus Livesay in the upper bracket.
In Logan on July 15 the Presbyterians defeated the Episcopalians 11 to 5 with Landis pitching solidly. The Presbyterians claim their second win of the season and sit level with the Methodists who also won their second game this week. The Methodist and United Brethren teams are set to play on Wednesday evening.
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