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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1932

Page

9

Cubs Face Upfield Shuffle as Outfield Remains in Flux

Cubs struggle with an unsettled outfield as Cuyler rehabs, Stephenson, Moore, and Richbourg rotate with Hornsby juggling duties. May pace held but fragility shown, while Richbourg’s poor hitting prompts late-season shifts. Des Camps eyes Georges Carpentier return to America for a comeback bid.

Vincent Barton Reading Danny Taylor Hornsby Brooklyn Kiki Cuyler Cubs Stephenson Johnny Moore Lance Richbourg Braves Richbourg Cuyler Gudat Moore

Cubs Outfield Instability Hinders pennant bid

The Cubs struggle in the National League pennant race as an unsettled outfield undermines offense and defense. Stephenson, Cuyler and Barton initial lineup give way to Marvin Gudat after Stephenson injury, but results remain poor with limited promise.

Chicago Cubs Cubs Stephenson Cuyler Barton Marvin Gudat Columbus Bearden Jon

Ruth and Gehrig spark big five show at the plate

Babe Ruth hit a home run and a single in four at bats driving in three runs. Lou Gehrig connected for a homer in five appearances. Al Simmons added three singles in four trips, while Bill Terry drove in three with a single in four at bats. Hack Wilson doubled for one run in six plate appearances.

United Press Babe Ruth Lou Gehrig al Simmons Bill Terry Hack Wilson

Last Night Boxing Results Across Cities

Results from New York Coney Island Brookyln Polly Villa defeated Jimmy McNamara. Maxie Rosen bloom defeated Lar ry Johnson in Pittsburgh. Sammy James and Pietro Georgiz drew in San Francisco. Johnny Freeman knocked out Jae Colman in the lightweight bout.

United Press New York Coney Island Stadium Benny Leonard Andy Saviola Brooklyn Paola Villa Jimmy McNamara Tony Scarpati Phil McGraw Detroit Pittsburgh Maxie Rosenbloom Larry Johnson Chicago Ray Miller Johnny Datto Cleveland Paul Pironne Henry Golbert San Francisco Sammy James Pietro Georgiz Drew Johnny Freeman Jae Colman

Judge Landis Won't Discuss Card-Reds Deal Question

Chicago June 9. Judge Landis refused to discuss the Card-Reds player shuffles amid indications of an official investigation. No clear rule violations cited, but deals involving a dozen players drew scrutiny. Cards president Breadon welcomes inquiry as Reds gain Hafey High Roettger Douthit.

Chicago Kenesaw M. Landis St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Reds Cincinnati Cardinals North Carolina Cards Reds St. Louis Frey and Hendrick Columbus Club Breadon Columbus American Association Chick Hafey Hafey High Roettger Douthit Frey Hendrick Cardinal Eckert Shevlin Wysong Rochester Bluege Cullop Columbus Sidney Weil

Pesek Wins Heavyweight Bout in Columbus Slugfest

John Pesek of Nebraska defeated Everett Marshall of the Pacific Coast in five minutes of rough wrestling when he sidestepped a flying tackle and Marshall crashed into the spectators. Marshall was counted out before returning to the mat. In a preliminary Ray Carpenter of Lancaster drew with Fred Moran of Boston after a half-hour stalemate.

Columbus John Pesek Nebraska Everett Marshall Pacific Coast Pesek Marshall Ray Carpenter Lancaster Fred Moran Boston

Shields to face Pernambuco in Davisian American final opener

New York June 9 United Press Francis X Shields top US No 3 meets Brazil No 1 Ricardo Pernambuco in the opening Davisian American zone final at Forest Hills Wilmer Allison Texas hits against Nelson Cruz of Brazil in the day’s second singles match.

New York U.P Francis X. Shields United States Ricardo Pernambuco Brazil Forest Hills Wilmer Allison Texas Nelson Cruz Bragzibe

Learning and using half shots in golf

The article explains the importance of half shots for precise ball placement on tricky lies. It notes that before modern clubs golfers relied on irons and woods, and half shots emphasize control over distance and direction with a restricted body pivot.

Baseball matchups across major leagues

St Louis visits Boston while Pittsburgh travels to Philadelphia and Chicago hosts Brooklyn. Cincinnati plays New York as American teams meet Boston at St Louis and Washington faces Chicago. New York clashes with Detroit and Philadelphia meets Detroit. Milwaukee faces Columbus and Kansas City meets Toledo with St Paul at Indianapolis and Minneapolis against Louisville.

St Louis Boston Pittsburgh Philadelphia Chicago Brooklyn Cincinnati New York St. Louis Washington Detroit Milwaukee Columbus Kansas City Toledo St. Paul Indianapolis Minneapolis Louisville Eseweven Saz Pytadne St. Loui Cineir Hao Amin Phila Ste New Yee Sieenenend Nerense Neevens Bay Sas Cleveland St. Lous Neecumscrnenn American Association Minneapolis Corneneven Johnson Stout Lindsey Wilson Berthold Zachary Frankhouse Pruett Cunn Gham and Phen Bush Smith Root Hanett Hemaley Clark Quinn Apee Sukeforth Pluteburgh Spencer Grace J Hiatt Berry Dudley Benge Mc Éurdy Merican Washington Burke Yous Brown Saer Dagna Ber Seneeere Enn Crome Dickey Whitehill Hoxsett Ruel Haywort Trove Ehrane Harder Myatt Sewell

Kansas City and Toledo Game Ends in Losses

Kansas City errors and scoring miscounts lead to a 4 to 10 loss to Toledo. Osborne and Collins shine for Toledo while Bean and Henline drive in runs for Kansas City. FOO and Indianapolis contest final lines show Harris, Fenner, Burwell, Cooney, and Angrey contributing on both sides.

Ssscortion Kansas City Toledo Osborne, Thomas and Collins Bean and Henline St. Pauline Foo Indianapolis Harris and Fenner Burwell Cooney Angrey

Beckleys Defeat Battery E In City League Game

Beckleys, last year’s champions, beat Battery E 6 to 0 in a City Industrial Recreation League match. Battery E’s batting woes led to the lopsided defeat with Beckleys dominating the game from start to finish.

BeCkleys Battery E City Industrial Recreation League

Shikat Lewis Bout Seen As Genuine Or Fake Shooting Match

Henry McLemore argues fans should distrust a planned Shikat versus Lewis bout if Curley pushes a fake shooting match. He predicts wrestlers will stick to tradition, avoiding staged theatrics, and notes Curley risks losing followers if the bout is feigned.

Henry McLemore York Monsieur Jacques Quincy Wan Dick Shikat Strangler Lewis Wan Mons Currey Jack Lewis Shikat

Wilson leads with three hits in a waning game

Defeat notes Wilson as the evening’s top hitter with three hits. Rauchs to face Carpenter Hardware tonight for the week’s final game. Score shows Battery EB first team zero runs in nine innings and Batteries-V with Crosa F. Cross Hayes and Rice contributing six runs for the victor.

Wilson Rauchs Carpenter Hardware Crosa F. Cross Hayes and Rice

Bethany Keeps Edge in Narrow Win Over Firemen

Bethany held a slim lead as the Firemen visited Wednesday at Junior High diamond. The game stayed close from start to finish with Tom Innings needed. Bethany won 6 to 5. Demosk and Young homered for Bethany while Neutaling and Dill pitched. By victory, Bethany retains its lead.

Pomeroy Bethany

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