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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1932

Page

5

Waner Brothers Heroes of Twin Wins Over Eighth Placer

In a busy sports page, the Waner brothers shine as Pittsburgh's two wins lift the team into second place in the National League. Paul Warner racks up five hits including two homers and a double, powering a doubleheader sweep of the Cincinnati Reds. The Pirates ride a seven-run second game to victory as the Waners drive in most of the runs, while Heine Meine secures the win. In the opener Ernie Lombardi delivers a clutch play to clinch in extra innings after Piet and Comorosky spark a late rally.

Ittsburgh Pittsburgh Pirates Cincinnati Reds Paul Warner Lloyd Waner Lioyd Waner Pirates Reds Heine Meine Glenn Spencer Roettger Gilbert Ernie Lombardi Geld Grace Tony Piet Piet Comorosky Cincinnati Spear Reedrick Msn Don Bard Roetts Abe Swetonian aDuga Erie Pene Y Moras Ky Amie S. Tor Hendrie Lomst Traynor Suhr Oma Mee Wane Otomera Grace Lombara Crifice Swetonic Vaughan Ace Stolenes Grantham Lert Ases Tsburg Swift Etonic Lucas Spencer Pes Crabtree Hendrick Herman Aeetace Douthit Duracher Manion Kolip eBatten Durocher Benton Val Barbee Ft Tee Fuk Ib Pei Aden Neer Poe Meine Bittsburgh Krem P. Er Jerman Crabtree Hila Piet Ner P. Waner Ucbs B. Waner Ermen Cinefonac Pittsburg Kre Kremer

Ohio Reopens 28 Streams for Fishing under Order

Ohio Conservation Commissioner William Reinhart ordered reopening of 28 streams to fishing. This brings total streams reopened since January 1 to 48, as part of a conservation measure aimed at expanding fishing opportunities for sportsmen.

Columbus Ohio William Reinhart

Association Scores and Baseball Box Score Fragments

Scattered box score lines show Toledo Indianapolis and Columbus with low innings totals and several player pairings listed. Mentions of Bean Pytlak Campbell Coon ey Riddle and Fowler Lee Sprinz Weinert Erickson Osborn Carsén M Snyder Vanatta A Snyder appear as contributing players. Scores include 40 201 011-7 for Toledo and 3 2 lines for St. Paul and Louisville with varied innings and run counts.

Toledo Indianapolis Bean Pytlak Campbell Cooney Riddle Minneapolis Milwaukee Benton Richards Hillin Xessenich Caldwell Young Columbus Louisville Fowler Lee Sprinz Weinert Erickson Kansas City St. Paul Osborn, Carsén M. Snyder Vanatta A. Snyder

Lefty Gomez earns 14th win as Yanks top Athletics

Lefty Vernon Gomez pitched the New York Yankees to a 7 to 4 victory over the Philadelphia Athletics for his 11th straight win and 14th in 15 starts. Gomez allowed seven hits and fanned eight to lift his season total to 106 strikeouts. Lou Gehrig hit his 11th homer with Babe Ruth aboard as the Yanks opened the game with a run.

Stadium Vernon Gomes New York Yankees Philadelphia Athletics Gomez Jimmy Foxx Lou Gehrig Babe Ruth Philadeloh New York Zeoeggie Szi Mahaffey Heving Gomes Dicker

Cardinals climb to fifth with 7 6 win over Cubs

St Louis moved from seventh to fifth in the National League by beating Chicago 7 to 6. Jake Flowers, joining midseason, delivered the deciding single in the ninth after a 16 hit Cardinal attack. Frisch had four hits and Martin added a triple and two singles while Riggs Stephenson homered for the Cubs.

ST. Louis St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Cubs Jake Flowers Trova Munheapglis Cards Cardinals Cubs Jess Haines Bush Grimes Warner Riggs Stephenson Frisch Cardinal Martin Chicago Warnecke

Phillies Rally Tops Giants in Six-Run Seventh

In Philadelphia on June 25, the Phillies surged with six runs in the seventh to defeat the Giants. Herman Bell and Adolph Luque were knocked for six hits as Chuck Stein belted his 22nd homer with G Davis aboard. Mel Ott added a three-run shot for New York in the second. Final: Giants eight, Phillies nine.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Phillies New York Giants Herman Bell Adolph Luque Phillies Chuck Stein G. Davis Melvin Ott Giants New York Bell Lique Schumacher Howent Benge H. Elliott Collins V. Davis

Braves Rally Edges Dodgers In 9th In Boston

The Boston Braves overturned a late deficit to beat the Brooklyn Dodgers 6 to 5. Wally Berger delivered the deciding hit in the final inning, driving in Worthington after his double, with Berger and Worthington crossing home on the sequence. Van Mungo struggled after an early lead, allowing the tying and winning runs as Brooklyn fell behind.

Boston Boston Braves Brooklyn Dodgers Wally Berger Worthington van Mungo Dodgers Braves R. Moore Maranville Berger Quinn Mungo Brooklyn Lopez Betis Spohrer

Sox Trounce Tigers

Chicago defeated Detroit 16 to 10 as Whitehill held the Tigers to seven hits. Kalph Kress collected four hits in a perfect day at bat. Whitehill was lifted in the seventh inning, with Wyatt and Sewell finishing.

Chicago Sam Jones Detroit Tigers Chicago White Sox Earl Whitehitl Tigers Wyatt Sewell Kalph Kress Detroit Whitehill Hayworth Jones Grube

Athens Horses Win Premiums At Huntington

Athens horses win multiple premiums at the Huntington Horse Show in Huntington West Virginia. Mrs. Fred R Beastey entries earned first and second prizes across several classes including grand prize honors. Local riders and sponsors showcased strong performances with horses named in the top placings across varied divisions.

Athens Huntington Fred R. Beastey Soprand Prise Beallare Anavkay Virginia Ohio

Odd Fellows Defeat Athens Lodge in 3-1 Victory

In a pitchers battle at the recreation hall, Pom eroy Odd Fellows beat Athens lodge brothers 3-1. Gates and Dailey worked the mound as errors by local days hurt Athens. Pom eroy scored in the third and sixth innings with Sara the top hitter, as next week’s schedule lists Carpente vs Battery E and more.

Carpente Battery E Tueday Rauch All Stars Carpe Beckleys Ohin Furl AN Stars O. FL

Marion Sluggers Stick To First With 59-Year-Old Brown

LoganJune 25 Despite his fifty nine years James E Brown a Marion Township teacher looks forward to July4 for a doubleheader against Logan in this city Brown will play first base for the Marion Sluggers a team that has drawn many local players Brown has baseball interest since youth and despite advancing years continues to field and hit well Records of games played support this claim Brown remains a steady presence in the lineup.

Logan James E. Brown Marion Brown Marion Sluggers

Red Sox Rally Tops Senators For 7 6 Victory

Washington failed to move into second in the American League as Boston shocked them with a six run fourth inning rally to win 7 6. Joe Judge was banished after disputing a call while Alexander and Manush homered for Boston. Kline Moore Tate Crowder Burke Marberry and Berg led the Red Sox pitching and defense.

Washington Kline Moore Tate Crowder Burke Marberry Berg Spencer Maple

Mason City seeks July and August baseball games

The Mason City West Virginia baseball team invites opponents for July 4 and for Sundays through July and August. Interested teams should contact manager H C Grimm in Mason City West Virginia for scheduling.

Mason City W. Va H. C. Grimm West Virginia

Techniques of applying backspin in golf shots

The article explains how backspin affects ball flight and control. It emphasizes clean contact with a descending blow, striking the ball crisply without flicking the wrists, and warns against topping by lifting the club or wrist flur. It notes that backspin can help the ball rise and land softer on the green.

Middleport '9" Downs Athens in close Friday ball game

At the Neh school grounds in Middleport on Friday a tight amateur baseball game between Athens and Creama ended 2 to 1 after 13 innings with Athens finally breaking the deadlock. Earlier, Clifton beat Southern Ohio Electric 5 to 4 after a late rally in Clifton.

Middleport Wey Neh Athens Creama Innin Southern Ohio Electric Nine Clifton W. Ve Electrics

Second No Hit Game By Keller Marks U B Victory

Logan Tune reports Keller, 16, star pitcher for United Brethren in Kiwanis Junior League, pitched a no hit shutout over Epiacopatans 6 to 0. He opened with three strikeouts, fanned many more, and totaled twelve putouts. Hansel led the opposing attack with a first inning homer, but Keller’s effort secured UB’s sole six runs and undisputed first place.

Logan Tune Keller United Brethren Kiwanis Epiacopatans Scott Hansel U. B

Sunday Busy Day At Athens Country Club

Sunday schedule highlights a match play tournament and merchandise prizes at Athens Country Club. Mike Heaney announces a large Fourth of July program with committee members Grover and Schite arranging a dance and tournament events.

Athens Mike Heaney Uherish Par Shpures Thia Ratamatenes Dora Permian Pring Oar Rey Flesh Reind Oiatehen Grover J Committee E. €. Schite Homie

Western Open This Week At Canterbury Country Club

Cleveland hosts the Western Open golf championship from June 30 to July 2 at Canterbury Country Club with a field of top players including Gene Sarazen Ed Dudley Tommy Armour Tom Crannell and Walter Hagen among others. The event brings national and international entrants to Ohio for a premier professional contest.

Cleveland F.rf America Canterbury Country Club Hlatery Ia Canterbury Caiiwaya Ino Ot Gene Sarazen Land Haaen Ed Dudley Wilpington Delaware Dayelem Tommy Armour Tom Craney Alybany New York Len Setegel Augs Caliente Mexico Jon Kirkwood Walter Hagen Detroit Jose Jurado Tom Miyamoto Japan Charlo Chick" Evans Chicago Mortie Jilin Dutra California al Espinosa Portage Country Club Densmore Shute Lake Country Club Hudson Ohio Tn Espinoga Shute Jom Randall Columbia Kbar Country Club Lakewood Emery Ketchuta Toledo Prank Samilo Gene Marchi Dayton Fred Rogers Akron Walter Ingram Canton Carl Aoero Carl Bintbental al Huske Andy Anderson Boston Kiddie Hofmann David Livie Shaker Heights Garvin Shand E. HH. Williams Fudy Fielitz Maurie White Columbus L. J. Hamel J. G. Novick Wilson Crain Paul E. Lincolis Bowling Green Fred Mkushin North Olmstead Leonard B. Schrautte Lima Joe Kesper Carmen Bill Lew Waldron Barberton Francis O Bob Shave Frederick Welbourne Dave Ogilvie Harry Rees Jack Thompson Youngstown Jules Blanton Mar Hettaj Anthony Corica

Sarazen Grabs Lead as Perkins Falters in Final Round

In the Cantina Free Page report Sarazen overtook Cruickshank and Perkins with a 68 in the last round, tying or surpassing the field. Cruickshank failed to overtake Perkins as Sarazen claimed the championship amid a large gallery, with notable finishes from Hagen and Clark in a dramatic finale.

Cantina Myst Rewily Ageresy Perkins Cruickshank Boandy Rees Perkina Per Pir Amlah Championaip Toul Perks Amt Croistshack Hanord Mel Vantully Winia MacFarlane Wore Copiar Wien Jacaly

Twilight Loop Teams Tie For Top Place

McCoy Barbers edged Robinson Brothers 3 to 1 in Athens Twilight League Friday night in a tight pitching duel. Thelen and Patton allowed ten hits, with McCoy scoring the go ahead run in the sixth on two errors. LaCroix scored on a miscue, and Robinson offense accounted for all their runs in the first. Box score notes and scorers detail a close game as McCoy meets Recreation next week.

McCoy Warriors Robinson Brothers Thelen Joners Patton Barbers Patett McCoya Sid Senhaan LaCroix Hutech Bell Sillum Rodsern Ff Vrelon Stamnemenee EL Horen Sons Frobinnonn Seempeewe Rircoraa Reger Ditcher Rabach Th Knox Bowhle Thalnce Darnall Dacrifice Aderers Knight Iilener Willams Stor Hawih Te Crou Horlsurs Bane Balis Oltton Thetnen Shy Hatton Hy ‘Thetwen Ospie Hughes Littler

Geng Sarazen Wins Sith U. B Open with Broad Card Play

Open Facts FLAUBHING reports Geng Sarazen’s card by round in the Sith U. B Open golf championship. Scores for the four rounds and the leaders in the U. S. Owen golf championship follow, listing Rene Barazen, Cruickshank, Perkine, Lig Dieget, Witty Cox, Jurado, Gutra, Harry Cooper, Billy Burks, and Walter Hagen among top finishers. Also notes Kirkwood, golfdam’s famed trick shot and top player, once worked as a cow-puncher in Australia before seeking fame in Tales.

Rene Barazen Cruickshank Philip Perkine Lig Dieget Witty Cox Josa Jurado Quin Gutra Harry Cooper Billy Burks Walter Hagen Ino Kirkwood Golfdam Australia

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