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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1932

Page

5

Prize tourney at Athens Club features unfinished first round

Miteh's Musings lists directors' personal prize matches at Athens Country Club with several first round bouts unplayed. Second round results include Gibson over McGaskill and Morton over McPherson, among others, with pairings set for the next round.

Athens Country Club W. H. Logan R. H. Paynter M. M. Kerr John Preston T. E. Gibson H. A. McGaskill R. L. Morton A. McPherson H. Vorhees H. E. Begg E. Mills Earl Beckley George Whipple J. H. 'Askey H. C. Baker Co. G. O’bienness C. E. Cooper O. C. Bird E. A. Cottingham T. N. Hoover W. F. Smiley H. E. Benz H. Beckley G. W. Starcher D. H. Young Jack Preston Butch Grover E. C. Schloss D. H. Ingerham Frank Cross H. E. Miller Morton Vorhees Kerr-Preston Paynter-Logan J. H. Caskey C. G. O'Bienness Schloss Cross

Rauch's Bakery Beats Ohio Fuel In 10 Inning Clash

Rauch's Bakery defeated the previously unbeaten Ohio Fuel 10 to 9 in a ten inning thriller. Rutkoskie Burt and Weisenbach starred for Rauch's while Horn led Ohio Fuel with the bat. Carpenter's Hardware was set to face Rauch's in the next game.

Rauch's Bakery Ohio Fuel Rauch's Rauch Rutkoskie Burt Weisenbach Horn Beckley Clothiers Carpenter Hardware Abrhpoa Bawstas Hudson Cooley Birt McClanahan Zarley Preggo Nn Cdeg Eines Ohio Fue AB Poa Jones Gorham Ridenour Cooke OS Pe Simmers Bunenmcasa Aasphesata Pisnes Piares MigWer TSARS Bnte Sauna Rauchs Ohio Edwards Hardman Wood

Maier Fights Hard Despite Heart Illness and Finances

The article notes Maier’s lifelong fighting spirit despite health concerns and financial issues from a small gate. Dave was hospitalized with heart and possible appendicitis injuries after the bout, while Jones claimed Maier absorbed hard blows in the fifth. A layoff from the commission may delay a return.

Dave Jones Maier Commission

Central League tightens standings after late games

Fort Wayne defeated Akron 5 to 3 in 10 innings before 4500 in a night game. The deciding runs came on sacrifice hits by Doylestown and Giles. Erie beat Youngstown 3 to 1. Today South Bend visits Youngstown, Fort Wayne at Dayton, and Akron at Erie.

Dayton U.P Fort Wayne Akron Doylestown Giles Erie Youngstown South Bend

Proper Golf Stance Width for Drives and Irons

The text explains a typical stance width for drivers of about 14 to 15 inches with midsize irons. It advises finding a balanced top of backswing stance where feet do not hinder hip pivot, and to experiment by starting with close feet and gradually widening the stance until comfortable.

Boxing Results From Toronto Parisier Pladner Beats Davies

Last night Emile Spider Pladner of France defeated Willie Davies of Charleroi in Toronto in a 10 round bout. Pete Sanstol of Norway defeated Jimmie Thomas of Pittsburgh in a 10 round match. French Ber langer knocked out Mike Barrett in 1 round at Toronto.

United Press Toronto Ont Emile “Spider” Pladner France Willie Davies Charleroi Pete Sanstol Norway Jimmie Thomas Pittsburgh French Berlanger Mike Barrett Erie

Schmeling Confident He Will Beat Sharkey for Title

Max Schmeling predicted he would defeat Jack Sharkey to retain the world heavyweight championship in Kingston New York. He based his forecast on his win over Willie Stribling and cited improved form and self defense. Promoter Jim Corbett said Sharkey must stop Schmeling by round eight for victory.

Kingston N. Y Max Schmeling Jack Sharkey Willie-the-clutch Stribling Sharkey Jack Max Smarkey Schmeling Jim Corbett

Twilight Loop Meets Tonight Organizes Local Baseball League

A twilight baseball league plans a meeting tonight at 7 30 in the City Council Room City Building. Dr I B Ash former league president leads arrangements seeking players managers and supporters. Four or five teams expected with Chauncey Carbondale and other Athens Area clubs to participate.

I. EB. Ash Chauncey and Carbondale Athens

Davis Cup Team Off For England

The final contingent of the American expeditionary tennis forces for 1932 sails tonight aboard the Europa. Wilmer Allison Francis X Shields and John Vin Ryn head for Wimbledon and the interzone Davis Cup final tie joining Ellsworth Vines the national singles champion who failed two weeks ago.

New York U.P England United States Wilmer Allison Francis X. Shields John Vin Ryn Ellsworth Vines Vines

California Bears Poised to Win Intercollegiate Regatta

California's powerful varsity crew looks like the favorite after a convincing time trial over the four mile Hudson course. The team, despite heavy rain and strong tide, completed the distance in under 22 minutes, with Poughkeepsie set for the June 20 race.

Poughkeepsie N. Y U.P California Hudson Golden Bears

Yam Yarvan Hammers for New Haven in Eastern Loop

East region notes husky catcher Yam Yarvan, ex American League and Birmingham Southern Association, delivering heavy hitting for New Haven in the Eastern Loop.

Yam Yarvan Husky Birmingham New Haven

Cornering Golf Title History Highlights Alex and Donald Ross

The North and South golf tournament, the third oldest open championship in the country, saw Alex Ross win five titles and his brother Donald Ross claim three between 1903 and 1910.

Alex Ross Donald

Eyes Don't Bother Him George Sisler Leads Shreveport

George Sisler, famed former star, now manages Shreveport in the Texas League and has not been troubled by trouble since 1923. He plays regularly with his club and remains a steady presence at first base.

George Sisler Shreveport Sims Sisler

Rip Collins Signs It Rip as Nickname Fans St. Louis

James Rip Collins, valued first baseman and outfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals, adopts Rip as his signature nickname in all letters. The popular slugger embraces the moniker, citing its familiarity with fans and teammates.

Jimmy Collins St. Louis Cardinals Rip James

Baseball matchups listed for AMERICAN and ASSOCIATION leagues

Readable lines show scheduled games between St. Louis and Philadelphia Chicago and New York Cincinnati and Brooklyn Pittsburgh and Boston AMERICAN Philadelphia and St. Louis Washington and Detroit Boston and Cleveland New York and Chicago ASSOCIATION St. Paul and Columbus Minneapolis and Toledo Kansas City and Indianapolis Milwaukee and Louisville.

Toledo Milwaukee St. Paul Louisville St. Louis Philadelphia Chicago New York Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburgh Boston American Washington Detroit Cleveland Columbus Minneapolis Kansas City Indianapolis Enawmieitinkes Acounen Pittsby Brookly St. Lo Snae Philade Pica Ieee Minutapoi

Baseball Scores and Player Lines From City Matchups

Philadelphia and Detroit game results show 2 to 1. Grove and Cochrane top New York by 8 to 12 with multiple players named. Cleveland edges Chicago 7 to 2 as Gomez and Dickey lead. Milwaukee and Toledo also on scoring sheets with varied lineups.

York American Philadelphia Detroit Grove Cochrane Goldstein Bridges Hayworth New York Cleveland Gomez Dickey Russell Pearson Hildebrand Anadsnau Chicago Bee Durham Moore Kline Connolly Smith Gregory Faber and Grube

Blanton Wins District Open Golf Championship in Ohio

Julian Blanton of Marietta shot 142 to win the Central Ohio District Open at Wyandot. Melvin Carpenter of Columbus tied in regulation but lost the nine hole playoff 34 to 40. Leonard Schmutte of Lima finished second at 143, with several local players posting scores from 145 to 159.

Columbus U.prby Julian Barton Marietta Wyandot Melvin Carpenter Blanton Carpenter Leonard Schmutte Lima P. ©. Hart Gene Marchi Dayton Tom Bryan John Florio Lew Waldron Barberton Ernie Shave Akron Dutch Reed Chillicothe Oscar Willowell Bob

Big Five at Bat as Ruth Gehrig and Simmons Starred

Babe Ruth homered and walked to drive in three runs in four appearances while Lou Gehrig doubled and walked for two RBIs in four chances. AL Simmons went 0 for 5. Hack Wilson and Billy Terry sat out. Penn State faced team captaincy details with Fred Brand and Ted McKune highlighted among varsity leaders and younger brothers of famed players.

Babe Ruth Lou Gehrig AL Simmons Hack Wilson Billy Terry Penn State Fred Brand Ted McKune Mack Washington Elias Detroit Chicago

Iowa Athletes Earn Major Sweaters for Fall and Winter Sports

Fifty four University of Iowa athletes received major sweaters for participation in fall and winter athletics. They represent seven branches of sport.

University of Iowa

Tulane Plans New Gym in New Orleans

Tulane University in New Orleans has drawn plans for a new gymnasium to cost about 140 000 dollars. Architects and officials expect the project to advance after approval, signaling a major athletic facility upgrade for the campus.

Greenies Tulane University New Orleans

Home Run Prize At Dickson City Park Feared Unlikely

A ball player who hits a ball over the center field fence at Dickson City Park in Scranton Miners territory would win a deed to the park. The fence stands 348 feet from home plate, making the feat seem unlikely to occur.

Dickson City Park Scranton Miners

Albany Shortstops Highlight Warren Cote In Lineup

Albany fans recall small shortstops and this year’s trio includes Warren Cote at 5 feet 6 inches followed by Bundy Griffith 5 feet 6 and Jonah Goldman 5 feet 7, all ahead of Cote.

Albany Warren Cote Bundy Griffith Jonah Goldman Cote

Back to Nature Johnny Layton Seeks Rest at Wisconsin Camp

Johnny Layton a ten time world three cushion billiards champion spends his sixth straight summer in a camp in northern Wisconsin. He hopes the rest will benefit his eyes and his game.

Johnny Layton Wisconsin

Blues Rally Past Red Birds 19 10 In Rough series opener

Kansas City tied the series with a 13 10 win over Columbus in a fast paced game. Swapping runs in the late innings, the Blues used three pitchers to hold off a nine run seventh inning by the Birds and preserve the victory.

Jimmy Foxx Athletics Detroit Lefty Grove Chicago White Sox Red Sox Chisox Fothergill Kress Columbus U.P Indianapolis American Association Indians Minneapolis Club Wingard Millers Kansas City Carson Hill Miller Blake Red Birds Birds Marquardt Creadway Mosalt Gricaby Boken Ss Ca Monanan Thomas Creek Lebourveau Pwangson WARE Aueaenne P GNESS Miners Wenccam Cccesuns Monahan Collings Pick Collins Cullop Swanson Rensa Bluege Lebours Veau Moself Crawford Riggs Barsen Grigaby Milier Letton Carnon Johnson Jeffer

Blue Diamonds Defeat Legion In Tight Night Contest

On June 14 the Blue Diamonds beat the American Legion 4 to 5. The Diamonds led early and held the lead as Legion attempted a ninth inning rally that fell short. Batteries: Blue Diamonds Smith Tiselstein. Legion Crow Nestelroad.

Wizardly Brother of Al Munro Elias

An enterprising publisher would bind Al Munro Elias the demonstatianician and have Walter Elias write a foreword for a unique baseball book. Kilas, famed as a compiler for major and minor leagues, claims vast archival knowledge from the turn of the century, with quirky anecdotes on Connie Mack and Detroit Chicago scores, ending with a humorous, impossible grass count for Cincinnati’s park.

al Munro Elias Walter Kilas Kis Noggin Connie Mack Connie Washington Nationala Philadelphia Gilmore Mack Capitol Park Detroit Brother Blas Cincinnatic Ball Park

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