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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1932

Page

9

Reds reach full pitching staff as Lucas agrees to terms

Red Lucas accepts a $2,500 salary reduction and will travel to Cincinnati to sign with the Reds, joining a 12-man pitching staff ready for the April 12 opener against the Chicago Cubs at Redland Field. Four infielders remain out, including Hendrick who plans to report later.

Fred Lucas Red Howley Nashvile Chicago Cubs Redland Field Lucas Cuccinello Stripp Hendrick Morrissey St. Paul Saints Weil Peoria Taylor Douthit

Crisler and Sharkey Dominate London-Hemisphere Headlines

The piece reports Herbert Crisler moving from Chicago to Princeton as football coach and athletic director. It notes his balanced offense and standout end talent. It reviews the Princeton coaching-selection process and hints at future wing play strength. It shifts to boxing, weighing Jack Sharkey against Max Schmeling and potential paths to a title, including a possible Dempsey showdown.

Crigier Crisler Chicare Princeton Stribling Chicago United States Jack Sharkey U. S Schaaf Sharkey Johnny Buckley Sharkeye Primo Carnera Carnera Mickey Walker Willie

Lee Seeks Control To Win A Cleveland Pitching Job

New Orleans March 4. Thornton K. Lee, a tall left hander, works to gain control as a path back to a Cleveland Indians berth. Peckinpaugh looks for a reliable lefty while Eddie Morgan and Dick Porter duel for right field. Joe Vosmik and Johnny Hodapp hit well in batting drills.

New. Orleans Thornton K. Lee Lee Cleveland Indians Peckinpaugh Grandstand Robert Moses Bruce Connatser

Lary Wins Yankees Shortstop Job Over Crosetti

Lyn Lary appears to have regained the regular shortstop position for the New York Yankees, beating out west coast rookie Frank Crosetti. Lary and Tony Lazzeri participated in their first workout of the season, with Lary showing a stronger performance than Crosetti.

ST. Petersburg Fla U.P Lyn Lary New York Yankees Frank Crosetti Lary Tony Lazzeri Crosetti

Brooklyn Robin Regulars Slump, Yannigans Prevail 9 2

In Clearwater the Brooklyn Robin Regulars lost six innings to the Yannigans 9 to 2 with Hack Wilson going hitless in two at bats. In Fort Myers the Athletics expect Rube Walberg to workout after signing while the regulars beat Yannigans 5 to 3 in a scrub game.

Clearwater Fla U.P Brooklyn Robin Yannigans Hack Wilson Dodger Fort Myers Rube Walberg Philadelphia Athletics

White Sox Change of Ownership Reported in San Antonio

San Antonio dispatch notes J Louis Comiskey becoming the new owner of the Chicago White Sox in a March report. The brief item highlights the ownership shift and notes Comiskey as the buyer, signaling a major club transition.

San Antonio Texas U.R J. Louis Comiskey Chicago White Sox

Knife Wounds Kill Ed Morris at Farewell Party

Ed Morris veteran Boston Red Sox pitcher died after a knife attack at a fish fry in Florida. Joe White of Brewton Alabama was arrested for murder after witnesses said White stabbed Morris twice as the two argued at the party honoring Morris before his Red Sox training camp. Morris, from Flomaton Alabama, died in hospital after his condition worsened. He leaves a widow and two children and his mother lives in Fordsee Alabama.

Ontury Fla Ed Morris Boston Red Sox Joe White Brew Flomaton Ala Fordsee

Ed Morris, Ex Red Sox Pitcher, Dies at Century, Fla

Ed Morris died yesterday in Century Florida. Once a top right handed pitcher for the Boston Red Sox he starved in 1928 with 19 wins but arm troubles limited him to 4 9 record in 1930 and 5 7 in 1931.

New York Ed Morris Century Fla Boston Red Sox

Key to the City Presented to Sox by Mayor on Arrival

Mayor C M Chambers presented the key to the city to Comiskey and the Chicago White Sox upon their arrival for the team's first workout here. The presentation occurred yesterday as part of the welcome for the visiting club.

Comiskey C.M. Chambers Sox

Red Sox Seek Break as Weather Delays Workouts

In St. Petersburg on March 4 the Boston Red Sox hoped for a weather break to allow two workouts after yesterday's extended afternoon session.

ST. Petersburg Flin U.P Boston Red Sox Red Sox

Hafey Declines Cardinals Terms, Orsatti to Start in Exhibition

In Miami on March 4 the St. Louis Cardinals will field Ernie Orsatti in left field for an exhibition game against the Athletics after Chick Hafey refused the terms offered. Manager Gabby Street notes the team won 14 of 18 games last spring without Hafey and expects limited weakening with Orsatti in the outfield.

Miami U.P Chick Hafey St. Louis Cardinals Ernie Orsatti Athletics Hafey Gabby Street Orsatti

Indiana Favored In Big Ten Preview Meet

Five Big Ten teams will compete at Chicago University’s field house in a warming-up preview for next weekend’s indoor championships. Indiana leads with its strongest squad ever and Minnesota is a top contender, while Northwestern Purdue and Chicago also field strong athletes.

Chicago U.R Chicago University Indiana Minnesota Northwestern Purdue

Third Track Title Sought By Cromwell

Dean Cromwell, in his 23rd year as Trojan coach, targets a third straight intercollegiate title for Southern California and a record number of athletes bound for the Olympics. His method hinges on shaping and maximizing naturally gifted athletes rather than creating speed, with a youthful spirit that keeps players eager to win for him.

Crisier Princeton Bill Roper al Wittmer Dean Cromwell Los Angeles Southern California York Trojan Cromwell Uncle Sam Bud Houser Ken Grumbles Leighton Dye Trojans Stanford University

Joe Kirkwood Beats Babe Ruth by a Stroke in Informal Match

Joe Kirkwood used a putter to defeat Babe Ruth by one stroke in an informal foursome with Billy Burke, Gene Sarazen, and Kirkwood. Ruth, disheartened by a poor first tee and a high score, muttered that he felt like a failure as Kirkwood claimed victory with precise putting.

Joe Kirkwood Babe Ruth Joe McCarthy Yankees Babe Ruth Billy Burke Gene Sarasen Oiy Belleair Minforme Kirkwood Pastals Athletics Grove Mugg Jake Ruppert N' York March

Bowling Green College defeats Toledo University 32 to 25

Bowling Green College took an early lead and beat Toledo University 32 to 25 in Toledo. Bowling Green led 17 to 6 at halftime as Straka scored nine points for Toledo and Under Raggether added 12 for Bowling Green.

Toledo U.P Bowling Green College Toledo University Uoder Bowling Raggether Straka Bowling Green

Toledo Mud Hens Poised for Cleveland backed rebirth

Spring training in New Orleans opens as the Toledo Mud Hens await the Cleveland organization’s pledge of a strong team. Manager Bib Falk and GM Billy Evans will pick the roster from the Cleveland squad with some players moving up from Class AA. The deal hinges on local fan support as Toledo eyes a possible park lease and franchise sale.

Toledo Cleveland Baseball Club Toledo Mud Hens New Orleans Cleveland Bib Falk Hena Billy Evans Indians Washington Baltimore Kiam Vangilder Bill Raab Roy Bachman Bill Kissler Johnny Tate Kaddie Marieau The Hurling Corps Butch Henline Sweeney

Golf Helps Shot Putter Recover From Injury

Herman Srixa hobby is golf and he uses it to rebuild strength after a shoulder injury from a dry land dive. He returned to golf, scored 75 in a round, and now trains daily to strengthen leg muscles for Olympic shot put ambitions.

Los Angeles Herman Srix Brix Moving Picture

Cagle Rejects Football Rule Changes as Absurd

New York report quotes Chris Cagle, longtime All-America back and Wall Street bond figure, calling proposed football rule changes absolutely absurd. He argues they won t reduce injuries and that accidents in football are largely a matter of luck and game conditions. Cagle also promotes his basketball act Chris Cagle s All Stars in the New York area.

New York Christ Cagle Army Cagle Wall Street Chris Cagle Ias New York City

Indians add four young pitchers to bolster staff

The article notes potential reinforcements for the pitching staff with Thornton Lee from Shreveport Charley Reddoch from Decatur Denny Galehouse from Johnstown and Leon Rhodes from Burlington. These players join the Indians fold as they seek stronger on field performance and depth in the rotation.

Indians Thornton Lee Shreveport Charley Reddoch Decatur Denny Galehouse Johnstown Leon Rhodes Burlington

Dempsey Bouts Set for Columbus Auditorium Card

One opponent selected for Dempsey with two six round bouts and one ten round main. Eddie Anderson opens against Dempsey at Columbus Auditorium 8 30 tonight. Other pairings include McLeod versus Bloor Colline versus Petruzzo and more as plans aim to draw a large crowd.

Jack Dempsey Manassa Dempsey Columbus Baltimore Eddie Anderson Tria Jordan Linay Columbusa Auditorium Dsb Lou Bloor Don McLeod Detroit Jimmy Colline Toledo Wony Petruzz Sik Roaunda Carl Marty 2Lish Elx Munda Hoater Aix Ballerino al Menderson

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