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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1932
Page
9
Mitch's Musings notes Benny Leonard, aged 36, is making a second comeback attempt after ten years out. Despite slowing speed, his defense and crowd support keep fans rooting for a middleweight title shot.
The freshmen overwhelmed the vets 4 to 1 as Eppa Rixey and John Fonger shut down the regulars through three innings. Gene Moore belted a homer for the rookies while Larry Benton and Bennie Frey pitched well for the seniors but could not stop the fresher bats. The crowd saw a marked disparity in hitting and fielding with the rookies taking control late.
Steve O Neill, former Cleveland catcher and ex Toronto manager, was hired in New Orleans to assist Bib Falk as coach of the Toledo Mud Hens. He joins the Indians protegee setup, having spent two weeks in Tribe camp helping pitchers get in shape.
I¢ Jack Riley of Northwestern, an All America football tackle in 1931, successfully defends his Big Ten heavyweight wrestling title this season and positions himself as a candidate for the Olympic team.
Henry McLemore in York reports the writer admits illogic in predicting the Yankees will beat the Athletics in the American League this year. The piece uses playful hypotheticals about players Crossetti Saltz, Alien Rhodes, Henry Johnson and Ben Chapman to argue why the pick remains uncertain and tentative.
Bradenton Florida March 9 manager Gabby Street announced he would use Wacy Dean every second or third day during the exhibition schedule despite Dizzy Dean's rough debut allowing six runs in one inning against the Athletics last Saturday.
Winter Haven Florida March 9 George Knothe Phillies new infielder sustained facial injuries after a grounder struck him yesterday in a 3-3 six inning game between the regulars and reserves. Chuck Klein led the attack with a triple and a single while Taitt Todd and V Davis added triples and Whitney Hurst Connell and Mallon each doubled.
Clearwater March 9 Outfielder Babe Herman faces a contract deadline set by Brooklyn management to sign for 15000 within days or a lower offer will be drafted. Herman seeks 19000 as Dodger Yannigans defeated regulars 10 to 5 in a practice game with Day Shaute and Mungo on scrubs and Quinn Gallivan on regulars.
Cleveland resumes battle for two pitching jobs as Hildebrand Craghead and Jones are summoned for mound duty in a second exhibition with the Pelicans at Heinemann Park. Peckinpaugh holds a morning powwow while teams from Cleveland and Toledo prepare for three days of scrimmage with the Pelicans Mud Hens Senators and Orioles.
In St Petersburg Florida Boston Braves expect heavy batting work the rest of the week as regular pitchers and rookies underwent the toughest batting session of the season. The report notes the team aims to sharpen hitting despite a busy schedule.
St Petersburg reports Jesse Hill, former star now rookie Yank outfielder, made a running catch to rob Crosetti of a home run and circled the bases on a ball by Bird and Chapman. The Geh rig’s team beat the Ruth’s 11 to 2 in the same practice game.
FT Myers March 9 The Philadelphia Athletics will start the season with the same regular lineup that lost the World Series to the St Louis Cardinals last fall as announced by manager Connie Mack last night.
Biloxi March 9 Heinie Manush the Senators holdout outfielder will report to camp today to sign on Griffith terms. He closed the season with a .307 batting average.
In Paso Robles California on March 9 the Pittsburgh Pirates prepared to resume practice after rain soaked fields forced adjustments. Manager George Gibson sent the full squad outside for fresh air with one group led by pitchers Charlie Wood and Glenn Spencer going squirrel hunting while the other group hiked seven miles.
Indoor workouts resume after two weeks of outdoor drills as Ohio State prepares for the March 25 meet with Ohio Wesleyan at Delaware. Key performances include Sheldon Rowland clearing 11 feet 9 inches in pole vault and Carl Trozzy running the two mile in 10 10. Newcomers Abruzzo and Richcreek join the squad with potential fits in quarter, half, or mile events. Williams unavailable due to appendicitis. Siemen seeks recovery for Bishop meet.
The writer argues the Athletics are a solid bet with three pitchers likely to win 170 games and a trio of hot hitters led by a top catcher. He dismisses doubts about Simmons, notes Al Simmons’ occasional lameness unnoticed until a triple, and mocks wishful talk about other clubs.
Lawson Robertson praises Jesse Mortensen and Barney Berlinger as dual threats for the 1982 American Olympic squad. Mortensen, Pecathion champion and world decathlon record holder, faces Finland’s Jarniven in a bid for Decathlon glory, with Berlinger as a versatile challenger and potential Mortensen successor. Mortensen seeks Olympic glory before coaching duties, while broad jump remains his weakness.
Greenwich’s Billy Burke and Noroton’s Johnny Golden edged past Neil McIntyre and Harry Hampton to clinch a 2 up finish with one to play. Their opponents Tommy Armour and Hd Dudley defeated Gene Scraton and Johnny Farrell 3 and 2 to advance to the final round of the $5,000 International four-ball golf tournament in Miami Florida.
Purdue leads Big Ten selections with Johnny Wooden and Joe Reiff joined by Norm Daniels on the first team. Wooden set a new Big Ten scoring mark and earned his third all conference honor while Reiff and Daniels noted for floor work and shooting with Kellar and Licht also on the first unit.
U D Red Rollings, utility player with the Columbus Red Birds, signed his contract today in Houston. Rollings can play both infield and outfield and last season appeared at shortstop with the Houston Buffs of the Texas League.
The Athena Gas and Gas Club bowling team from Athens swept Newark and Mansfield Gas Club in Newark on Saturday by scores of 2335 to 2188.
Buffalo Bisons secure playoff position in IHL with a 4 1 victory over Cleveland Tri diana as Buffalo defense stifled Detroit and London Tecumseha stayed within five points of the leaders. Indians briefly led but Buffalo surged ahead in the late stages. The Redskins fought hard to slow Buffalo’s momentum.
Adolph Rupp signed a five year contract at Kentucky University with a yearly salary increase of $1,000. The offer ends speculation he might hold out as other universities made bids after the Wildcats won the Southern Conference title.
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