Mitch's Musings on Birds and Millers in Baseball Standings
Mitch's Musings notes the OLUMBUS Red Birds and the Minneapolis Millers contending for leadership in the American Association. It highlights Columbus's slugging lineup Crawford Swanson Cullop Lebourveau Riggs Whitehead Bluege plus pitchers Blake Dean Ash Grabows ki Hill Dudley and Wysong. The piece compares the Birds and Millers to Detroit and Boston, praising steady play and questioning pitching depth and recent roster moves.
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Olumbus
Red Birds
Minneapolis Millers
American Association
Columbus
Crawford
Swanson
Cullop
Lebourveau
Riggs
Whitehead
Bluege
Birds
Sheriff Blake
Paul Dean
Kenny Ash
al Grabowski
Carmen Hill
Bill Lee
Miller
Pete Fowler
Hill
Minneapolis
Clise Dudley
Biff Wysong
Dudley
Phillies
Wysong
Old Timers Reaping Fortunes From Notable Comebacks
United Press notes a June 29 1932 roundup of aging sports figures making comebacks led by Jack Dempsey and Benny Leonard. The piece lists veterans such as Buddy Ensor Stanislaus Zybyszko Charley Paddock Jerome Travers Paul Berlenbach Joe Stecher Rube Marquard and Lee Barnes, with varying success and public attention. It mentions a 10-2 Lodgemen victory over Rauch's Bakers and previews later matchups for Carpenters vs All Stars and Beckleys vs Ohio Fuel.
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Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Buddy Ensor
Stanislaus Zybyszko
Jack Johnson
Charley Paddock
Jerome Travers
Paul Berlenbach
Joe Stecher
Benny Leonard
Rene Lacoste
Jack Delaney
Rube Marquard
Lee Barnes
Globe
America
Jack
Mercy
Benny
Billy Petrolle
Berlenbach
Johnson
Delaney
Lacoste
Atlanta
Little Rock
Paddock
Central League doubleheaders leave standings intact
Dayton remains atop the standings after split doubleheaders. Dayton beat Erie 8 to 1 in the opener but lost 2 to 1 in the nightcap. Youngstown split with Fort Wayne 4 to 2 and 8 to 0, while South Bend beat Canton 4 to 3 but dropped the second game 10 to 9.
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Dayton
U.P
Erie Club
Youngstown
Fort Wayne
South Bend
Canton
Braves and Birds Compete in Tight Early Season Race
Boston’s rotation returns to form as the Braves threaten to rejoin the second division while Minneapolis edges up led by college star Mowry. The Birds pride on a stubborn lineup of veterans and former majors hopefuls as they chase Indianapolis and Milwaukee, winning seven of ten against Indy and facing Milwaukee in a tight loop.
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Boston
Braves
Minneapolis
Lneup
Boy Mowry
Columbus
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Birds
Eels
Assurance With American Express Travelers Cheques
The text touts converting funds into American Express Travelers Cheques before vacation to protect against loss. It claims any missing or illegible cheques will be refunded, providing peace of mind and a worry free trip.
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American Express Travelers
State Favors Ban on Radio Football Broadcasts
Ohio State athletic director L W S John backs banning radio broadcasts of Western Conference games next fall after E I A A move to stop home broadcasts. He favors action by the NCAA at Pasadena on July 28 29 citing declining attendance as the reason. Notre Dame will continue home game radio broadcasts next fall per Rev Michael Mulcaire who says it would be unfair to fans unable to attend.
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Columbus
U.P
L. W. S. John
Ohio State University
Eastern Interscholastic Athletic Association
St. John
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Pasadena
Calif
South Bend
Ind
Notre Dame
Michael Mulcaire
Big Five Sluggers Fail To Plate In Mixed Night
Babe Ruth went hitless in four at bats and Lou Gehrig also failed to connect in three tries. Al Simmons singled twice driving in one run, Hack Wilson added a double and two singles, while Bill Terry homered and added a double a single and a walk in nine plate appearances.
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Lou Gehrig
AL Simmons
Acc
Hack Wilson
Bill Terry
Cards Jinx Holds Reds to 6-2 Victory
Gabby Street and the world champion Cardinals defeated the Reds 6-2 in the series opener in Cincinnati. The Cards rapped 10 hits off Eppa Rixey and Ben Frey but managed only one earned run due to defensive misplays. Wild Bill Hallahan limited the Reds to four singles.
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Cincinnati
Gabby Street
St. Louis Cardinals
Reds
Redlegs
Cardinals
Eppa Rixey
Ben Frey
Bill Hallahan
Proper Grip Leads to Straight Left Arm in Golf Swing
The guide stresses keeping the left arm straight through the backswing and at impact to avoid faults. A bent left arm causes the clubhead to deviate, producing heeling, tapping, and reduced distance due to a shortened arc.
Parker Dominates Ohio Tennis Tournament In Cleveland
Parker, 16, Milwaukee, swept to the Ohio singles title in Cleveland with three straight wins beating Moore Virden and Smigel. Stoefen, the Western finalist, also advanced by defeating Hoyt after a Minnich default as future pairings were listed.
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Cleveland
R.frankie Parker
Milwaukee
Chicago
Ohio
John Virden
Albert Moore
Youngstown
Virden
Walter Smigel
Lester Stoefen
George Hoyt
Ralph Minnich
Bartel
Lee
Stoefen
Buckle
Curran
Gross Bohmer
Howard
Keith
van Buser
O’laughlin
Becker
Parker
Bartel-Lee
Old rivals meet in Midwest Olympic semi finals at Dyche
Eddie Tolan former Michigan Negro sprint star and George Simpson once of Ohio State clash in the Midwest Olympic semi finals at Dyche Stadium Evanston on Saturday as they chase Olympic team spots.
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Chicago
Eddie Tolan
Michigan
George Simpson
Ohio State Flash
Dyche Stadium
Evanston
Huntington Polo Club to Meet Harbor Hills in Columbus Matches
The Huntington Polo Club of Huntington West Virginia will face Harbor Hills Club in Columbus with matches planned for next Sunday and Monday. Local organizers announce the event as a key polo duel showcasing regional teams and talent.
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Columbus
Huntington
W. Va
Harbor Hills Club
Retzlaff defeats Marriner in first-round TKO at White City
Charley Retzlaff of North Dakota weighed 194 pounds and stopped Les Marriner a former University of Illinois football player after 2 minutes 21 seconds in the first round of a 10 round bout at White City. Marriner weighed 189 pounds.
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Charlie Retzlaff
Les Marriner
University of Illinois
Don Peden
Chicago
Charley Retzlaff
Leonard
N. D
U. of Illinois
White City
Retzlaft
Marriner
Baseball scores and lineups from National and American games
National League games show New York and Brooklyn in tight scorelines with pitchers Fitzsimmons and O'Farrell among others. American results depict Washington, New York, and Philadelphia with late-inning scoring and key batters Collins Berry Davis Spohrer. Association league highlights feature Minneapolis and Milwaukee with Vandenberg Griffin and Day Ryan in shutout and close contests.
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American Association
Columbus
Minnea Pes
Indiana
Aapanumnne
Kansas c
Milwaukee Wees
Toledo
St Paul
National Leagle
Pittst
Boscoon
Brooklyn
New York
Detroit
Philadelphia
Washington
Cleveland
Louis - J
Chieag
Pittsburgh
Chicago
York
Boston
Loulaville
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Gol
Luque
Walker
O'Farrell
Vance
Lopez
Collins
Berry
Davis
Brown
Spohrer
American Washington
Oni
Thomas, Coffman
Maple
Allen
Ryan
Richards
Stlely
Crouch
W VA Commission Renames Phillips as Chairman
George H. Phillips was reelected chairman of the West Virginia Boxing Commission at a Tuesday meeting in Wheeling. Fred Cochran will continue as secretary as the commission begins its second year on Friday. About 500 licenses were issued in the first year. six cities host boxing clubs, with Wheeling and Huntington having two each.
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Wheeling
W. Va
U.P
George H. Phillips
West Virginia Boxing Commission
Fred Cochran
Huntington
Fairmont
Clarksburg
Charleston
Morgantown
Petrolle Beats Battalino In 10 Rounds At Queensboro
Frankie Petrolle of Schenectady New York defeated Bat Battalino the Hartford slugger in a ten round decision at Queensboro Stadium. Frankie is the younger brother of Billy Petrolle the Fargo Express who defeated Battalino twice last winter.
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New York
U.P
Fighting Petrolles
Bat Battalino
Frankie Petrolle
Schenectady
N. Y
Hartford
Queensboro Stadium
Frankie
Billy
Fargo Express
Battalino
Slaughter Decisions Oster in Ten Round Bout
In Terre Haute Sammy Slaughter won a ten round decision over Willie Oster after a 160 percent bout. Andy Bellett scored a technical knockout over Billy Rhodes in a match involving South Port and Terre Haute. George Veney stopped Joe Griskell in Georgetown, and Leroy Gibson KO’d Freddie Grabelle in Kankakee Illinois.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Sammy Slaughter
Willie Oster
Boston
Andy Bellett
Billy Rhodes
South Port
George Veney
South Bend
Joe Griskell
Georgetown
Leroy Gibson
Indianapolis
Freddie Grabelle
Kankakee
Ill
Birds Regain Top Place With 7 2 Victory
In Indianapolis the Columbus Red Birds moved back to first place in the Association by beating the Indians 7 to 2. Timely hitting and strong pitching led the way as Harlan Biff Wysong joined the club and pitched well until relieved in the seventh by Lill Lee who shut down the rally.
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Indianapolis
Columbus Red Birds
Indiana
Millers
Milwaukee
Birds
Tribe
Harlan
Biff Wysong
Lill Lee
Indians
Lee
Sarazen Withdrawing From Western Open After National Open Win
In Cleveland on June 20, Gene Sarazen withdrew his entry from the Western Open citing fatigue after winning the National Open. Notables Abe Espinosa Paul Ryan and Harry Cooper posted 70s in practice at Canterbury Country Club as Ed Dudley and Denny Shute also shot 7 and 74 respectively while the field of about 115 prepared for the opening round.
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Cleveland
U.rb
Canterbury Country Club
Abe Espinosa
Chicago
Paul Runyan
New York
Harry Cooper
Ed Dudley
Concordville
Zaleski and Gallipolis Battle to Two Two Tie in Rain
Zaleski baseball club and Gallipolis All Stars battled to a 2 2 stalemate in eight innings as rain halted play. Smokey Martin vs Kelton pitched a low scoring duel with each side taking two runs in early innings. Hayes and Big House led Zaleski with timely hits, while Kelton yielded six hits to Zaleski and two to Hayes and Big House.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County All Stars
Smokey Martin
Zaleski
Kelton
Bmokey
Martin
Hayes
Bighouse
Gallipolis Boys
Sleams
Bighouze
Cheshire
Carbondale
Pepper Martin Spotlight Impresses as Cards Rise
New York report notes Pepper Martin, hero of the World Series, remains a Cardinals figure after a triple helped Cincinnati defeat them 6 to 2. The Pirates, Giants, and Dodgers split a doubleheader. Yankees beat Senators. Red Sox dropped by Athletics. Kansas City Blues extend eight-game streak. Columbus Redbirds take league lead with 6 to 2 win over Indianapolis.
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U.ph Pepper Martin
Cardinals
Pepper
Cincinnati
Cards
Dodgers
Giants
Athletics
Martin
Flowers
Reds
Bill Hallahan
Brooklyn
Johnny Frederick
van Mungo
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Lindstrom
New York
Bill Terry
Bobby Brown
Braves
Phillies
Yankees
Senators
Tommy Laszert
Joe Sewell
Lew Krausse
Red Sox
Jimmy Foxx
Olson
Roy Johnson
Boston
Tories
St. Paul
Columbus Redbirds
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Kansas City
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