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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1932

Page

5

Bugcanes Invade East Today Lead Series In Giant Stronghold

Ohio Electrics crushed Recreation Billards 12 to 0 in a Twilight League game as Haddox allowed four hits and struck out one while hitting a homer. P. Theisen led the Electrics with four hits, Haddox added three, and Lahugh robbed Risley of a hit in the fourth. Robinsons meet McCoy's Barbers tonight.

Ohio Electrics Recreation Billards Haddox The Electrics P. Theisen Lahugh Risley Robinsons McCoy's Barbers G. McDaniel Aia W. Theisen Hillyer D. McDaniel Anderson Smith Abrhpoa Bescoe Noslittie Slater Frisby Amon VATU Ivc Aeecaeecens Prurhen Hernenstinnend McDaniel Hadox Roscoe All Stars Ohio Fuel Bolin Griser McKinstry Gas Company Carpenters Col Abe Hos Blaker Carr Watkins

Pirates Open Eastward Drive For National League Lead

Mitch's Musings notes the Pirates hold a four and a half game lead over Chicago as they head east to face the New York Giants, then Philadelphia, with strong competition from the Braves Dodgers and Cubs. Bill Terry's Giants are hitting well and could disrupt the Pirates' push toward the pennant.

Cubs Pirates George Gibson Corsairs Paul Waner Steve Swetonic Pittsburgh Seaboard Chicago New York Giants Giants Bill Terry New York Philadelphia Chuck Klein and Company Bucs Braves Stooklyn Dodgers

Women golfers compete in Central Ohio District championship

A field of 46 women tee off in the Scioto Club qualifying round for the Central Ohio District championship. Thirty eight are from local courses and eight from other district clubs. Defending champion is Mrs Larry Nelson of Dayton who also holds the Ohio women's title, a strong contender to repeat here.

Columbus Central Ohio Scioto Club Larry Nelson Dayton Ohio

Firemen win by forfeit as Simpson M E fails to appear

In Pomeroy on July 26 the Simpson M E nine did not show for a Junior High baseball game. The Firemen were awarded the victory by forfeit after Simpson M E failed to appear at the diamond.

Pomeroy Simpson M. E

Maggie West Virginia defies Athens 1 0 in tight night game

An exciting night baseball clash at Athens saw Maggie of Maggie West Virginia slip past Athens by one run 1 to 0. A large crowd witnessed the narrow finish.

Middleport Maggie W. Va Athens West Virginia

Dayton Surges To 9 6 Victory Over Erie In Central League

In Central League action at Dayton on July 26 40 Erie fell 9 to 6 to the revamped Dayton club while Hoosiers edged Youngstown 8 to 7. The same teams are set to meet again today.

Dayton Erie Fort Wayne Hoosiers Youngstown

Minor Leagues Confront Deep Financial Slump Across Circuits

A United Press poll shows only 13 minor leagues remain, with many folding or shrinking. Major trouble hits multiple circuits including the Arizona-Texas, Eastern Threes, Cotton States and Southeastern leagues, while the Big Three report stronger finances.

George Kirkley Chicago U.P United Press American Association Pacific Coast League International League T. J. Hickey Hickey Columbus Minneapolis Indianapolis St. Paul San Francisco Seals Missions Toronto Reading Southern Association Chattanooga Beaumont San Antonio Shreveport Charles A. Hoak Harrisburg Bestre Braves

Parmalee Dominates as Birds Top Indians 5-0

Bud Parmalee was in top form for Columbus, limiting Indianapolis to five safeties as the Red Birds blanked the runner up 5-0. Whitehead, Cullop, Swanson and Bluege drove in runs while the defense sparkled and Parmalee allowed no runs through eight.

Bud Parmalee Columbus Red Birds Indianapolis Indians Juat Birds Indianapolis Abrhpoa Goldman Bitzgerald Rosenberg Wingard Tat Canna Ccssascoees Columbus Abrhpoa Anderson Whitehead CONES BOR Swanson Crewford Ncvceecess Hale Anerg Angley Parmalee Cullop Swanson Bluege Riggs Parmelee Higgs Devermer Johnston

Scores By Innings For Four Teams In Early Baseball Card

American League action shows New York defeating Philadelphia 7 to 8 after a late rally with Pennock, Brown, Allen, Gomez, and Jorgens contributing. In the minor clash Minneapolis edged Kansas City 8 to 3 behind strong pitching from Vandenberg and Griffin. Louisville beat Toledo 4 to 3 as Penner and Marcum combined on the mound with key hits from Shea and Law son.

American New York Philadelphia Pennock, Brown Allen Gomez Jorgens Mabattery Spoehrene Minneapolis Kansas City Vandenberg Cone Griffin Dawson Louisville Toledo Penner Marcum Shea Lawson Pytlak Pat Pittsburgh Chicago Boston Nceeene Louis Cincinnati Sonesevengee Cleveland Etocavepianmente Washington Detroit American Association Lott Pet Eecees Indianapolis Columbus Milwaukee - Kansas City

Margaret Laws Named Goddess of Agriculture in Wango

In Wango Maryland Margaret Laws was chosen as Goddess of Agriculture marking a highlight for the region’s bicentennial celebration. The Piedmont league faces upheaval as Asheville and High Point drop out, affecting future competition.

Wango Margaret Laws Asheville High Point

Stewart Wins 7-6 Over McCoy Barbera in Athens Clash

Stewart bail team traveled to Athens Saturday and edged the McCoy Barbera 7 to 6. Driggs pitched for the visitors and fanned eight batters as the standout performance.

Stewart Athens McCoy Barbera Driggs Visitera

Crowder Leads Ohio P G A Qualifiers At St. Pa

Waldo Crowder, pro at Kir tland Cleveland, led the Ohio Professional Golf Association qualifier at St. Paul Brook club with 67 in round one, a course record 68, and a 134 total to top 31 starters. Leonard Schutte of Lima Shawnee finished second. Art Smith Covington Ky and Reggie Myles Ashland also among top scorers.

Mansfield Waldo Crowder Kirtland Cleveland Wil Oho St. Pa Weabrook Country Club Thole Leonard Schutte Lima Shawnee Art Smith Covington Obie Association Reggie Myles Ashland al Sargent Toledo Mike Heaney Athens Mike

Big Five Players Shine In Stated Lineup

In a muted display Jimmy Foxx connected once in an at bat while Babe Ruth struck out. Lou Gehrig blistered the slate with four homers and a single driving in three runs. Al Simmons went 0 for five and Red Terry sat out.

Jimmy Foxx Hittese Ruth «Ingted Lou Gehrig

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