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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1932
Page
5
Mitch's Musings notes Cincinnati Reds improved under manager Dr Dan Howley and face mixed fan reactions. Boxing notes discuss Mickey Walker's win over Paulino Azcudum and prospects for a Schmeling Sharkey title bout as fans await the big match.
Washington reports recounting a congressional Democrats versus Republicans game with humor about players and officials. NY Giants manager Bill Terry injures his leg, triggering a defensive campaign as Boston and other teams win or lose in a packed sports day.
Kiwanis Junior League opens at six tonight on the Athletic Field with a new diamond laid out west end. S. C. Bright notes ground filled and infield smoothed by a heavy roller for the Methodist versus Presbyterian opener. Weather may bring large attendance as Presbyterians project a stronger team while Methodists aim to defend last season’s pennant.
Ft. Wayne defeated Akron 16 to 6 in the opener and 8 to 7 in the nightcap. Erie beat South Bend 11 to 2 while South Bend captured the second 4 to 3. Youngstown topped Dayton 10 to 1 in the opener and lost 7 to 1 in the second. the same matchups were set for today.
The St Louis Cardinals defeated the Cincinnati Reds in both games of a twin bill 3-2 each. Red Lucas and Owen Carroll pitched well but could not counter the Cardinals who swept the series and improved in the standings. Dizzy Dean earned his fifth win of the season in the second game.
Arrangements were completed for a 12 round heavyweight bout between Mickey Walker and Johnny Risko at Cleveland Stadium on June 17. Promoter Tommy McGinty announced the re signed match after a prior cancellation due to Walker’s boils. Booth to be managed by Jack Kearns. Ken Auer of Fordham struck out 50 in 30 innings.
Amateur league matchups feature New York versus Boston and Philadelphia facing Brooklyn with late innings scoring, plus Washington clashing with Chicago and Detroit meeting Cleveland. Other results include Minneapolis at Kansas City and Milwaukee at St Paul with varied scores and notable balk incident involving umpire Guthrie during Cleveland versus New York.
In Columbus on June 4 the Red Birds defeated the Indianapolis Indians in both games 3 2 and 5 3 securing a return to the American Association’s first division. Archie Campbell and Bill Lee pitched the opener, with a late McCann throw enabling Cullop to score the decisive run in the eighth. Sensational fielding and hard hitting behind Carmen Hill aided the second game as Aull struggled at times.
William F. Carey of Madison Square Garden recalls his initial exposure to major boxing after seeing the Dempsey versus Carpentier bout, marking his early connection to the sport and MSG.
Betty Eckersall, widow of Walter Eckersall, Chicago sports writer and renowned football star, passed away. she was recognized for her marriage to a famed early football figure and her own contributions to sports journalism.
National Open qualifying rounds run today across Brookside Country Club Barberton Hyde Park Cincinnati and at Fresh Meadow Country Club Flushing N Y with 14 places up for grabs at the June championship to be staged at Fresh Meadow. Notable players include George Stark Johnny Fischer Art Smith and local contenders from Ohio Indiana Kentucky and West Virginia among others.
Babe Ruth belted his sixteenth home run and added two singles in five appearances. Lou Gehrig went hitless but scored on a walk in four trips. Al BimmonS singled once driving in two runs in five plate appearances. Hack Wilson had a single.
Five run output by Bill Terry on six plate appearances includes one double and four singles. This performance contributed to the scoring in the game, highlighting Terry's decisive at bats and overall offensive impact.
Maurice O'Brien of Barnard School for Boys Scarsdale N Y allowed seven hits and struck out 70 in 34 innings He had three no hit no run games to his credit marking an outstanding pitching record.
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