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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1932

Page

5

Babe Ruth Sees Yanks Near Second Pennant Lock

Babe Ruth says the New York Yankees have about clinched the American League pennant and views the chase for second place as wide open among the Senators Athletics Detroit Cleveland and St Louis Browns. He notes strong Yankee pitching and names Gomez Ruffing Allen and Piezras as keys. In other action Roy Johnson hit three homers as the White Sox were swept by Detroit. Columbus idle in the American Association as Milwaukee and Kansas City win their games.

York U.P Babe Ruth New York Yankees Philadelphia Athletics Yanks Senators Athletics Detroit Cleveland St. Louis Browns Babe Yankees Joe McCarthy Ruth Lefty Gomez Charley Ruffing Johnny Allen George Piezras Washington Senators Boston Red Sox Roy Johnson Sox Cramer Pickering Jolley Simmons Haas Chicago White Sox Davis Stone St. Louis Chicago Cubs St. Louis Cardinals Philadelphia Boston Pittsburgh Cincinnati Columbus Columbus Red Birds Indianapolis Minneapolis Milwaukee Kansas City St. Paul Toledo Louisville

Mitchs Musings on boxing plans in Athens and Reds owner remarks

The column notes Mitchs Musings expects boxing shows to return to Athens with Ray Vaughn, The Fighting Clown, planning a show and seeking interest. Vaughn says cards could grow with proper handling, while he may not fight soon but will add comedy. Sidney Weil, Reds president, reflects on fan disappointment during losing stretches and his long ownership.

Athens Ray Vaughn South Vaughn W. L. “Young Sidney Weil Cincinnati Reds Reds

Hafey Out Indefinitely For Reds After Influenza

Chick Hafey star outfielder for the Cincinnati Reds will be sidelined indefinitely due to influenza illness. He has fallen from 185 to 169 pounds, endured an 18 day fever, and is in hospital under observation as the Reds slip from third to last in the National League standings.

Chick Hafey Cincinnati Reds Hafey Reds

Cincinnati Club Owner Reflects on Wins and Losses

A club owner recalls second guessing from the grandstand to the dugout, explains the urge to win, and details efforts to strengthen the team with trades including Chick Hafey. He notes Hafey’s absence hurt the Eastern trip, stresses players’ hard work, and states he is through second guessing.

Howley Chick Hafey Hafey

Parker to meet Moore in Ohio State singles feature

Frankie Parker of Milwaukee who won the Western Singles title at Chicago last week was set to face Albert Moore of Youngstown in the feature Ohio State singles tournament match in Cleveland. Lester Stoefen of California drew Ralph Minnich of Lorain in a first round clash as rain postponed yesterday's games to today.

Cleveland U.P Frankie Parker Milwaukee Chicago Albert Moore Youngstown Ohio State Lester Stoefen California Ralph Minnich Lorain

Big Five By United Press

AL SIMMONS powered a big day with a home run four singles and a walk in eight plate appearances driving in seven runs while Babe Ruth Lou Gehrig Hack Wilson and Bill Terry were idle in the lineup.

United Press Babe Ruth Los Gehrig Hack Wilson Bill Terry AL Simmons

Last Nghts Fight Results From Lancaster Dated Boxing Card

Steve Nitchie of Lancaster defeated Larry Reina of Easton at 124 pounds in Lancaster. Strib Syer of Lancaster knocked out Joe Poloni of Philadelphia at 140 pounds in six rounds, with Poloni ending the fight on the canvas.

Lancaster Steve Nitchie Larry Reina Easton Strib Syer Joe Poloni Philadelphia

City Official Held in Killing in Logan West Virginia

Twenty four hours after Mrs. Robert Thurmond was found dead beside a desolate mountain trail near Logan Harry Robertson president of the city commission was arrested on murder charges. Blood stains on the city official’s automobile were cited by police as evidence and authorities said Robertson admitted having engagements with Mrs. Thurmond who was active in church and social work.

Robert Thurmond Logan W. Va Harry Robertson City Commission Robertson Thurmond

Bowed Tendonitis baffling horse racing world

Henry McLemore questions what bowed tendonitis is amid a rash of bowed tendons affecting major horses. He recalls past champions and humorously investigates via a butcher shop cow chart, admitting he still lacks a clear definition while seeking a genuine example to buy.

Henry McLemore Hicago U.P Gallant Fox Reigh Diddy Riddy Sterling Borden Milk Company Burgoo King Universal the Woods Memorial Economic Evening Boatswain Burgoo United States Texas Kansas

Games Postponed in Kiwanis Junior League

Rain forced the postponement of the Catholics vs Episcopalians contest in Logan on Monday. Rescheduled games include Methodists v Presbyterians on Wednesday and United Brethren versus Catholics on Friday, with strong pitching expected for Friday’s matchup.

Logan Kiwanis United Brethren

Broadcasts Banned by Eastern Intercollegiate Assn

The Eastern Intercollegiate Association bans radio broadcasts of home football games this fall. Major Philip B. Fleming of the U S Military Academy says the move protects attendance and revenue from losses due to broadcasting.

New York U.p Eastern Intercollegiate Association Philip B. Fleming U. S. Military Academy

Vance Hoover Win Pro-Am Best Ball Tour Title

Herb Vance and Myron Hoover of Dublin Road Golf Club Columbus won the 1932 pro-amateur best ball tournament at Piqua Country Club in a playoff with Clifford Goode and B Eicholtz Bellefontaine. The Columbus pair tied the Bellefontaine team with 69 for 18 holes three under par.

Piqua Herb Vance Myron Hoover Dublin Road Golf Club Columbus Piqua Country Club Clifford Goode B. Eicholtz Bellefontaine Country Club Bellefontaine

Grip styles in golf and the overlapping method praised

The article compares three golf grips the baseball grip inter locking and overlapping Vardon. It favors the overlapping Vardon grip for better left hand firmness and right hand lightness noting firmness aids control and recommending alternatives for small hands used by many leading female players.

Gene Sarazen Harry Vardon Vardon

American baseball results across leagues and cities

The record lists multiple baseball scores and lineups from games in Chicago Boston Philadelphia Detroit Chicago Minneapolis Milwaukee Kansas City St Paul with players Bush Hartnett Derringer Mancuso Andrews Moore Lisenbee Tate Farnshaw Cochrane Hoving Kline Jablonowski Connolly Freitas Caraway Evans Grube Richarde Polli Young Kanaan City Strelecki Gu lana.

Nationale Chicago St. Leonie Bush Hartnett Derringer Mancuso Boston Philadelphia Andrews Moore Lisenbee Tate Farnshaw Cochrane Hoving Kline Jablonowski Connolly Freitas Detroit Goldelain Hayworth Frasier Caraway, Evans and Grube Minneapolis Milwaukee Richarde Polli and Young Kanaan City St. Paul Oo Vette and Collins Strelecki and Guillana

Garden Wins 3-2 in 16 Inning Pitching Duel

The Garden edged Stewart 3-2 after a 16 inning game. Sam Withem pitched for The Garden against Tolliver of Stewart. Stewart tied it in the ninth and led 2-1 in the 11th before The Garden tied, then Meighen scored the winning run on Young's fourth hit of the day in the 16th. The box score follows.

Garden Stewart Sam Withem Tolliver Meighen Young Sharp Aingle Harry McGill Safried Wiethem

Central League Doubleheaders Postponed by Rain

Central League play resumes with doubleheaders set for South Bend at Canton Erie at Dayton and Fort Wayne at Youngstown after rain halted all games yesterday.

Dayton South Bend Canton Erie Fort Wayne Youngstown

Ferrell Aims for New Major League Victory Record

Wesley Ferrell of Guilford North Carolina stars for the Cleveland Indians and looks to extend his streak of double digit wins. He has 13 victories at midseason and could become the first pitcher to win 14 straight seasons with at least 20 wins, a pace that might break his single season record. The club had a rain day and a 26th game was scheduled.

Cleveland Indians j@ Hable Firestead Ferrell

Akron to Host Public Links Golf Tourney August

The Ohio Public Links Golf Association will hold its annual tournament at the Turkeyfoot course in Akron on August 6 and 7. President G. T. Whitemore announced the change from the Ridgewood Course in Cleveland.

Akron Ohio Public Links Golf Association Turkeyfoot G. T. Whitemore Ridgewood Cleveland

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