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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1932

Page

5

Yankees Boom Ten-Game Lead As Gomez Dominates Grove

New York overwhelms Philadelphia 9-3 as Vernon Gomez wins his seventeenth, while Lefty Grove and the Mackmen stumble. Joe Sewell collects five hits in five at bats, and Cleveland rises to second with a doubleheader sweep over Chicago. Pirates and Cubs split, and Cardinals beat Cincinnati 7-3 then 1-0 in a marathon.

Athletics Joe McCarthy Will Dickey Babe Ruth Earle Comba Yanks Vernon Gomez Lefty Grove Mackmen Indians White Sox Washington Red Sox Tigers Browns Pittsburgh Pirates Cubs Chicago Len Warneke Boston Giants Braves

Yankees hold slim lead as Indians surge in pennant race

Mitch's Musings notes the New York Yankees despite injuries to Dickey Ruth and Combs, gain a ten game edge over the Cleveland Indians. The Indians promise a July 31 move to the new municipal stadium and an eye catching crowd as celebrities join the celebration.

Yankees Bill Dickey Yanks Combs Ruth McCarthy Dickey Myril Hoag Sam Byrd Apndt Jorgens Cleveland Indians Ans Indians Tribe Municipal Stadium Billy Cleveland Billy Bvy

Woman billiardist on tour campaigns for title

Ruth McGinnis of Honesdale Pennsylvania a left handed billiards player and claimant to the world women s pocket billiard championship is touring the country to prove her right to the title.

Ruth McGinnis Honesdale

Baseball game log with pitching and batting notes

Box score style recap shows Bottomley, Foules, Grantham laterall, bases left, walks, and strikeouts. Lindsey earns the win. Dean, Si Johnson, and Stout pitch in relief with Linds and Tee also noted. Final line indicates 9 innings with 2:43 duration.

Cincinnati Dces Reds Red Lucas Silas Johnson St. Louis Cardinals Johnson Lucas Rixey Help Luig Ione Menace Reese Gelbert Gilbert Bottomley Orsatti Wilson Herman Hign Grantham Durocher Hendrick St. Louis Derringer Kolp Hitcher Byitcher Rolp Balk S Gilbert Ates Hendrick Lombardi Crabtree Roetiger ST. Louis Ash FC Watkins Frisch Ed — Collins c.Mancuso Dean Wena Stout Lindsey Cinginnati Abahpoa Asdy Crapriee Roettger Si Johnson St. Uis R Grantham St John Mancuso Stefnat Sirena Roe Syl Johnson Syl Tee Linds

Gallia County Fair wrestling card set for Wednesday night

Gallipolis will host the first of several wrestling matches this summer at the Gallia County Fair grounds. Ray Carpenter will face Dick Griffin in a best two out of three falls match with a two hour limit. The semi final pits Larry Straub against Billie Miller in one fall with a 30 minute limit. Opening bout has Nick Bozinis meeting Clem Welch in a one fall to win with a one hour limit.

Gallipolis Gallia County Fairgrounds Ray Carpenter Lancaster Dick Griffin Columbus Larry Straub Billie Miller Cleveland Nick Bozinis Elmira Clem Welch

Vornholt Wins Gallipolis Golf Club Handicap Trophy

Dr Otto Vornholt defeated Hubert Carnes in a 36 hole final to win the annual handicap match trophy of the Gallipolis Golf Club. The finalists began the tournament on July 3 and concluded the match Wednesday afternoon.

Gallipolis Otto Vornholt Gallipolis Golf Club Hubert Carnes Vornholt Carnes

Free Agent Now Gib Davis Leaves Peoria in Three-Eye League

Gallipolis youth Gib Davis, who pitched for Peoria in the Three-Eye League, becomes a free agent after the league disbanded. An effort to move Peoria to the Central League failed, leaving players free to sign with other teams.

Gallipolis Gib” Davis Peoria Ohio Pennsylvania

Birds Regain Third Place In A A Race

The Red Birds closed to two and a half games from Indianapolis after a double win over Louisville on Sunday, passing Milwaukee to take third place. Scores were 7-6 and 7-2, with Nick Cullop hitting a decisive homer in the opener and Phil Weinert limiting Louisville to 10 hits in the nightcap.

Columbus Red Birds Indianapolis Louisville Milwaukee Nick Cullop Birda Bluege Phil Weinert Colonels Louisville Abba Olivares Buinchg Weis Leyne Branom Renee Wawseee Funk Adair Shea Jonnard Angepaan Whitehead Lepourveau Swanson Crawford Riggs Biuex Bilaley Moon Sinnae Eesee Biueage Swaleon Olivares Ranom Cullop Anderson Simon Bourveau Rages Swanny Crawford Epo Souveres Ccccewe Simons Wow Wees Layne Ifasco

Garden Beats Chester In 12 Inning Pitchers Duel

The Garden team edged Chester 3-2 in a 12 inning game led by a duel between Mitchell and Witham. Witham delivered the game winning hit a single to right scoring Seiples from second in the 12th. Box score details follow.

Chester Mitchell Witham Seiples

Ettebureh and Cities Hockey Match Summary

In a fragmented scoreline the game features Fitzahurgh Chicago Boston New York Philadelphia and players such as Fitzsimmons Hubbell Hogan Zachary Hargrave Spohrer Brandt Seibold Pruett Cunningham Spehrer and Hartnett. The records show multiple score tallies and lineups across three games with varied outcomes and no clear single result.

National Ettebureh Meine Brame Grace Warneke Hartnett Fitzahurgh Oo Chicago Spencer Harris Padden Bueh Root Smith Hemsley

Fort Wayne Erie Extend Central League Lead After Weekend Split

Central League standings stayed tight as Erie gained on Fort Wayne and Dayton despite a weekend split. Erie won both ends of a doubleheader against Dayton after losing Saturday 9 to 3. Fort Wayne and Erie split with Youngstown on Sunday, Youngstown winning 10 to 8 in the opener and Fort Wayne taking the nightcap 7 to 6.

Dayton Fort Wayne Erie Youngstown Hoosiers

France Keeps Davis Cup Hopes With Narrow Victory

The United States edged Germany four matches to two in the intercontinental Davis Cup challenge, sealing a 2 1 favorite status for France to reclaim the cup. Vince Vines of Pasadena clinched the series by defeating Aaron Gottfried von Cramm in five sets, while Francis X. Shields fell to Dan Prenn. The French lineup includes Cochet Borotra Artigues and Bourdon.

Germany Anai France United States Teuton America Mitewerth Vince Pasadena Aaron Gottfried von Cramm Yesteriay Vines Eretty Francis X. Shields New York Dor Danie Prenn Shields Wilmer Allieos Texas Arn Gies Menr Cochet Jean Borotra Jacques Artgnon Cherie Tian Boustac Rene la Coste Hineas Cochet Aingies Shiela Allison Trugnon Alison van Ryn Boretra Shielda

Big Five Major League Slugging Lineup Report

United Press item notes a rare day with Jimmy Foxx blank in four at bats while Lou Gehrig hit a three bagger in four trips and four runs. Babe Ruth idle. Al Simmons had one hit in four at bats and one RBI. Bill Terry logged a triple and two singles in eight plate appearances driving in six runs.

Lou Gemrig AL Simmons Bill Terry

Olympic Girls Eat Simple Food to Build Track Stars

A Los Angeles report notes diet as key to Olympic track and field records. Milk fruit vegetables and bread form meals served at the Chapman Hotel where American sprinter Yvonne Dogard and diver Ma gika from Japan are among athletes discuss tea rules and social tea hours during the games.

Lo& Angeles Chapman Hotel Berlin Mile Yvonne Dogard Magika Japan Iea Georgia Tearm Coleman Janese Btanko Kamajura

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