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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1932

Page

28

Milleh's Musings Win Interclub Match Over Marietta

Milleh's Musings defeated Marietta 34 to 31 in an inter club match at Athens Country Club Thursday. Mike Heaney posted the best round with 76 earning two points against Jules Blanton. Blanton shot 77 with 37 on the front and 40 back. Butch Grover lost ground to Duval, Marietta’s amateur ace, while Duval totaled 77. Other results followed.

Marietta Athens Country Club Mike Heaney Country Club Jules Blanton Athens Heaney Blanton Butch Grover Duval Butch

Otts Homers Halt Howley Outfit Eighth Loss In Row

Mel Ott blasted two home runs as the New York Giants beat the Cincinnati Reds 3 to 2. Owen Carroll pitched well for Cincinnati but Mooney shut them down in his first full game of the year. The Reds remained near the NL cellar after their eighth straight defeat.

Ott Howley Outfit York Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Reds Giants Owen Carroll Gothamites Jim Mooney Mel Ott New York U.P John J. McGraw New York Giants McGraw Bill Terry Terry

FAERY RUS St. Louis at Brooklyn and other matchups

National and American league card lists show St Louis at New York and Philadelphia at Detroit while Boston faces Chicago and Pittsburgh meets New York. Various box scores list Swetonic Brame French and Grace Holley Malone May Hartnett Mun go Lopez and Haines Mancuso Cantwell Browny Hargrave Spohrer Fette Osborne Collins Lawson Rabb Moore Henline across games.

St. Louis Brooklyn Chicago Boston Pittsburgh New York Cincinnati Philadelphia Swetonic Brame French Grace Holley Cantwell, Browny and Hargrave Spohrer Apiateiarnnendstmar Onine Washington Detroit Envenasnemennanes Cleveland Indianapolis Columbus Milwaukee Toledo Kansas City Louisville St Paul

Americans urged to play French championships for court acclimation

The article notes that Americans, overtrained and lacking international exposure, suffered in the inter zone final in 1930 and last year against Britain. It cites unfamiliarity with Roland Garros stadium and its resilient central court, plus four-sided stands that alter appearance when empty versus full. It argues Americans should compete in the French championships to adapt to the court and crowd.

Britain Roland Garros

Last Night's Fight Results in New Jersey Show Outcomes

In Paterson and Garfield bouts, Jimmy Phillips defeated Jimmy McNamara, Rudy Walker stopped Joe Reid, Babe Lancaster knocked out Sally Pinella, Johnny O'Keefe beat Emil Rossi, and Ernie Ratner drew with Steve Smith. Newark and Jersey City fighters listed among the card.

Paterson N. J Jimmy Phillips Bernardville Jimmy McNamara New York Rudy Walker Joe Reid Newark Babe Lancaster Middletown N. Y Sally Pinella Jersey City Garfield Johnny O'Keefe Emil Rossi Steve Smith Bridgeport

Giants Rise with Ott Homers in Key Tuesday Start

Two Ott home runs sparked the Giants from the NL cellar as Boston lost 2 to 1 to St. Louis. Hack Wilson hit a bases loaded homer powering Brooklyn past the Cubs 5 to 2 while Hartnett homered for Chicago. Pirates beat Phillies 4 to 3 and Detroit moved to third by defeating the Yankees 5 to 4. Cleveland outslugged Philadelphia 9 to 8 dropping the Athletics to fifth as Washington edged Chicago 6 to 5 aided by three White Sox errors. Blaeholder won for St. Louis Browns 2 to 1 over Boston Red Sox.

Ott Giants Bobby Brown Boston Braves St. Louis Cardinals Hack Wilson Brooklyn Chicago Cubs Hartnett Chicago Moore Pittsburgh Pirates Philadelphia Phillies Detroit Tigers New York Yankees Danny Macfayden Cleveland Philadelphia Athletics Athletics Washington Senators Chicago White Sox George Blaeholder St. Louis Browns Boston Red Sox

Gorilla Jones Set as Favorite in Paris Title Bout

Gorilla Jones of Akron the world middleweight champion is a 7 to 5 favorite to defend his title against Marcel Thil of France the European champion in a 15 round bout tomorrow night at the new stadium of Perc Des Princes.

Paris U.P Gorilla Jones Akron Marcel Thil France Perc Des Princes

Buckeye Traction Ditcher to Hire 200 From Pipeline Order

Findlay June 10 an order for trench pipeline machines and shovels from the Near East Development Company for the Iraq Petroleum Company will employ 200 men at Buckeye Traction Ditcher Company’s long line plant in Findlay.

Findlay Near East Development Company Iraq Petroleum Company Buckeye Traction Ditcher Company

Formal inquiry opens into Ellington Apartments blast

In Cleveland on June 10 Safety Director Frank Merrick Fire Chief James E Granger and Fire Warden Patrick K Barrett began the first formal inquiry into the cause of the Ellington Apartments explosion and fire Barrett suggested the blaze may have been incendiary in origin.

Cleveland Ellington Apartments Frank Merrick James E. Granger Patrick K. Barrett Barrett

Birds Score 6th Straight Victory 3-1

Columbus Knights slipped behind Indianapolis, as the Birds stretched their win streak to six with a 3-1 triumph over Milwaukee. Carmen Hill pitched effectively, limiting Knott to six innings, while also driving in runs with a powerful double to start a two-run rally.

Columbus Columbus Keignts Indianapolis Milwaukee Hill The Birds ABRH Whitehead Lebourveau Swanson Crawford Riggs Brinege Rensa Serene Vegies Knott Stiles Dwamnen Canaory Pit Innin Cher Fenatt Riss Stiles Um pitener—Knott

Clerks Annex First Victory In Six Games

In Pomeroy on June 10 the Downtown Clerks defeated the Simpson M. EB. team 11 to 10 breaking a five game losing streak. Clerks opened with seven runs in the first inning, Churchmen rallied with a five man bases parade in the seventh, but Clerks added one more in the ninth to seal the win. Batteries Clerks Side and Falis. Simpson Young and Myers.

Clerks Annex Pomeroy Clerks Simpson M. EB Side Falis Simpson Young Myers

United States Vies for Victory in Davis Cup Doubles Match

The United States Davis Cup team needed one win to clinch the series against Brazil. Play resumed at Forest Hills with Wilmer Allison and John Van Ryn set to face Brazil's Ivo Simon and Ricardo Pernambuco or Carlos Aranha in the inter zone final.

New York United States Brazil Forest Hills Wilmer Allison Texas John van Ryn Philadelphia Ivo Simoni Ricardo Pernambuco Carlos Aranha

Marietta College Names 1933 Rowing Captain Campana

June 10 report from Marietta states A P Arm and J Campana coxswain of the Marietta College rowing crew was elected captain for 1933 at a squad meeting. Campana hails from Niles Ohio.

Strangler Lewis Defeats Dick Shikat at MSG Bowl Debut

In front of 35,000 at Madison Square Garden Long Island City Lewis pinned Dick Shikat in 1 hour 6 minutes 7 seconds. The veteran delivered three headrock tosses and the crowd roared as Shikat stayed down after the third fall.

New York U.R Lewis Dick Shikat Madison Square Garden Long Island City Shikat

Erie beats Youngstown as Ft Wayne narrows Central League gap

Central League action saw Erie defeat Youngstown 6 to 4 while Dayton fell 4 to 0 to Ft Wayne. The win moved Ft Wayne into a virtual tie with Youngstown for third place as Akron kept fifth by beating South Bend 8 to 5.

Dayton Erie Youngstown Ft. Wayne Akron South Bend

Garden's grand opening dedicates Madison Square Garden

Henry McLemore reports on the June dedication of Madison Square Garden by wrestlers Dick Shikat and Strangler Lewis for 35,000 fans. The event featured flamboyant robes, grand entrances, and comic praise as the “hole in the ground” was formally opened amid cheers and groans.

Henry McLemore York Long Island Way Dick Shikat Strangler Lewis Madison Square Garden Coliseum Rome Taj Mahal Agra Lake Wales Lincoln Neb Joe Humphreys National Biscuit Company Strangler Lewis Shikai Humphreys Shikat

Ruth and Gehrig lead as Simmons homers in rough night

United Press report notes Babe Ruth singles once for one run in three at bats while Lou Gehrig hits three singles for three runs in five appearances. Simmons hits a home run in four at bats and Terry goes hitless in four. Wilson adds a home run and a single for five runs in four plate appearances.

United Press Babe Ruth Lou Gehrig Simmons Bill Terry Hack Wilson

Brethren Club Triumphs 8-3 Over Catholics in Kiwanis Link

In Logan on Wednesday the United Brethren beat the Catholics 8 to 3 in Kiwanis Junior League action. Pitchers Koller and Cannel led strong infields and a late homer by Keller sparked a five-run surge after trailing 3-2 entering the sixth. Pete English manages the winners with Leo Canty directing the Catholics. Umpires Hugh Campbell and Clint Webb presided. Friday’s game features the Methodists versus the Episcopalians.

Logan United Brethren Kiwanis Koller Cannel Carnes Acker United Brethrens Keller Pete English Leo Canty Hugh Campbell Clint Webb Methodista Episcopalians

Invite public players to Ohio Golf Association championship

Invitations to participate in the Ohio Golf Association championship at Portage Country Club on July 11 have been sent to four public links players. Named invitees include Robert Kepler of Dayton, Ohio State student and 1991 state amateur champ, James Reaton of Dayton, Dayton public links champion, Herb Lash of Columbia, runner up to Reston in 1931, and Bill Brandy of Akron Heidelberg College student and 1982 Ohio inter collegiate champ.

Akron Portage Country Club Robert Kepler Dayton Ohio State University James Reaton Ohio Herb Lash Columbia Reston Bill Brandy Heidelberg College

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