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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1932

Page

11

Davis Cup Outlook Shapes US Tennis Bid Says Borotra

French great Borotra predicts the United States will win the Davis Cup this year with Ellsworth Vines and George Lott leading the effort. He notes Rene Lacoste may return, but fears Henri Cochet could bear the French burden. Borotra retires from singles play.

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Holdout Infielders Target Dodgers In Trade Talks

In AMPA Florida Sid Weir and Howley met with Brooklyn scouts to trade Red holdouts Joe Stripp and Tony Cuccinello and third baseman Wally Gilbert and Johnny Frederick on the Dodger side. Dodgers want Stripp for third base and discuss cash offers while Cuccinello resists reporting amid off season interest from several clubs. New Orleans weather delays Indians exhibition plans as Peckinpaugh seeks to field three young hurlers against the Toledo Mud Hens despite near freezing conditions.

Ampa Fla Sid Weir Howley Clearwater Brooklyn Dodgers Dodgers Red Joe Stripp Tony Cuccinello Wally Gilbert Johnny Frederick Brooklyn Dodger Stripp Carey Jersey Joe Joe Cuccinello Giants Sid Dan New Orleans U.P King Peckinpaugh Cleveland Indians Heinemann New Orleans Pelicans Mud Oral Hildebrand Howard Craghead Clydus Jones Jones Sarge George Connally Texas Texas Plains

Dean Boy Confounds Dizzy Dean In Shaky Comeback

Jerome Dizzy Dean, once the Cardinals’ pitching sensation, returns to form in Texas after suspension and reform. Now modest, disciplined, and retired from his wild ways, he struggles to regain his fastball in two exhibition games against the Athletics and Reds, hinting at a faded edge despite a new routine.

Manager Street Dean Dizzy St. Louis Essembly Texas Athletics Reds

Morrison Wins Agua Caliente Open in Sub-Par Victory

Fred Morrison, 31, of Fox Hills LA, claimed the Agua Caliente Open title with a 284 total four under par to top Gene Sarazen and earn $5,000 and a shot at the British Open. He faced Sarazen in the final round and, after a risk, chose center fairway play and a six on the final hole to beat his rival. Morrison moves on to plan a potential overseas campaign this spring.

Husky Fred Morrison Fox Hills Country Club Los Angeles Fred Gene Sarazen Morrison Sarazen Olin Dutra

Women’s Golf Tourney May Not Be Held at Dayton Course

SOGUMBUS March 11. Embers of the executive committee of the Ohio Women’s Golf Association will meet in Cleveland to choose the site of the annual tourney. The event, originally set for Dayton Miami Valley, is being shifted as Moraine Park Dayton is considered. Dayton Country Club has hosted in 1924. Mary Nelson of Dayton is association president.

Sogumbus Ohio Women's Golf Asso Cleveland Latir Miami Valley Dayton Moraine Park Dayton Country Club Watson Itre Marry Nelson Association

Emsey Kayoes One Foe At Akron

Jack Yeps ey stars as Emsey stops Hank Hankison in two rounds and felled Tiny Powell in two more. The crowd at Akron watches the former heavyweight king batter 194 pound Denny before heading to Toledo for a barnstorming tour.

U.R Jack Ypsey Toledo Hank Hankison Tiny Powell Hankr Denny K. O. Christner

West Virginia Beats West Virginia University 26 to 22

Season end report from Uckhannon shows West Virginia University defeating West Virginia University 26 to 22 as Davis Elkins leads the Wee Standings with 10 wins this season while West Liberty remains undefeated with three wins.

Uckhannon W. Va West Virginia West Virginia Yan West Vir University Wile Davis-Elkins Wee West Lib- S

Practice Kicking Ability of Back ers In Workouts

The training aims to test and improve the kicking ability of offensive backs through targeted drills. Sessions emphasize accuracy speed and coordination to enhance yardage and scoring potential.

Cochrane Hurt. Athletics Print Wrist Bruise in Practice

Mickey Cochrane, Athletics catcher, is back on the injured list with a badly bruised wrist from a ball hit by Eddie Collins yesterday. The Yannigans defeated the Regulars 9 to 0 in a practice game in Fort Myers Florida.

FT. Myers Fla U.P Mickey Cochrane Athletics Eddie Collins Yannigans

Giants Open Exhibition Series With Cubs At Wrigley Field

The New York Giants meet the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field to start a six game exhibition set. Giants regulars beat the Reserves 9 to 3 in the previous day’s action, with Signer and Smith pitching for the regulars and White and Salverson for the Y an nigans.

Los Angeles U.R New York Giants Chicago Cubs Wrigley Field Giant Signer Smith White Salverson Yannigans

Washington rookie pitchers to face Orioles in opener

Biloxi Mississippi March 11 Manager Walter Johnson said three Washington Senators rookies will start vs the Baltimore Orioles in the opening exhibition game Sunday. The rookies are Frank Ragland Bob Friederich and Lynn Griffith.

Biloxi Miss U.R Walter Johnson Washington Senators Baltimore Orioles Frank Ragland Bob Friederich Lynn Griffith

Red Sox Regulars to Play If Weather Permits

In Savannah on March 11 the Boston Red Sox Regulars and Yannigans are set for a nine inning game if conditions allow. Manager Shane Colling conducted a brisk workout for the squad despite yesterday's cold weather.

Savannah Yannigans Boston Red Sox Shane Colling

Braves Face Yankees in Opening Exhibition Tilt Tomorrow

Manager McKechnie plans to polish team play today as St. Petersburg opens exhibition action against the New York Yankees tomorrow after concentrating on sharpening coordination and readiness.

ST. Petersburg Fila U.R McKechnie Boston Braves New York Yankees

Seals Rally Past Tigers 6 5 in 10 Innings Exhibition

San Francisco Seals beat the Detroit Tigers 6 to 5 in 10 innings in a spring exhibition game. Rhiel of Detroit had three hits including a two bagger in four at bats.

San Francisco San Francisco Seale Detroit Tigers Rhiel Tigers

Farrell Aims to Be Ready for Yankees Workout Today

Eddie Farrell utility infielder for the Yankees expects to be in shape for today’s regular workout after resting a wrenched back yesterday. Cold weather prevented the entire squad from training.

ST. Petersburgh Fla U.R Eddie Farrell Yankees

Cubs Arrive for Six-Game Series With Giants

The Chicago Cubs are in town for a six game series against the New York Giants opening today. Cubs broke camp at Catalina Island yesterday to end spring training.

Los Angeles U.R Chicago Cubs New York Giants Catalina Island

Paillies' Regulars Edge Yannigans 1 to 0 in Close Win

Winterhaven report shows Paillies' Regulars defeating Yannigans 1 to 0 as Margrove and Woodington limit the Regulars to three hits. Bolen and Holley hold the Reserves to a slim scoring chance in a tense contest.

Winterhaven U.P the Paillies Yannigans Margrove Woodington Bolen and Holley

Harris and French Shine in Pirates Rockies Exhibition

Paso Robles report says Bill Harris and Larry French of the Pittsburgh Pirates showed near season form in a spring exhibition against the Rockies. French escaped two on with two out twice, but the Rockies won 4 to 2.

Paso Robles Calif U.P Bill Harris Larry French Pittsburgh Pirate Rockies French

District basketball tournament set with close games expected

Semifinals loom in district tournament as Southeastern Ohio teams advance to the Ohio University Gym. Class B opens at 1 pm with two opening round winners meeting for a final spot, while Class A semifinals start at 2 40 pm and 7 pm for the finals. The annual foul shooting tournament also starts Saturday at 10 am.

Ohio Ohio University Rome Lawrence County Piketon Leasburg New Boston Portsmouth Greenfield Hillsboro Ironton Pomeroy Claas

Ohio Wesleyan to field spring sports despite costs

Athletic Director George Gauthier announced OWU teams will play baseball track tennis and golf this spring with little revenue expected to cover expenses. The athletic department must pay a good share of costs, reflecting budget pressures.

Delaware Ohio Wesleyan University George Gauthier

Western Conference swimming championships open in Columbus

The Western Conference meet at Ohio State University opens with all conference schools entered the largest entry list in years. Diving eliminations and trials are set for today and tonight with finals scheduled for Saturday night.

Columbus Ohio State University

Catholic Cage Tourney Opens

The fourth annual Catholic high school basketball tournament began in Columbus with 12 teams, including Newark St Francia and Mt Vernon St Vincent, favored to reach the semi finals. St Thomas of Zaneville defends the title as the finals are set for Saturday night.

Columbus U.P St. Thomas High Zaneaville St. Thomas Newark St. Francia Stetubenville Central Catholic Mt Vernon St. Vincent Echoola Somerset Holy Trinity Dennison Immaculate Conception Dela

Indiana Favored In Big Ten Indoor Track Meet

Chicago March 1 Indiana leads Big Ten hopefuls for the indoor track and field title with Michigan the defending champion. Ohio State star Jack Kellar aims to set conference records in the high hurdles while Minnesota and Wisconsin also contend. Clarence Munn of Minnesota dominates shot put as top conference marks fall.

Chicago Chicago University Indiana Michigan Minnesota Alinde Windon Ain Atand Jack Kellar Ohio State Kellar Lee Sentman George Town Edwin Russell Ivan Fuqua Hach Charlen Hornbostel Clarence Munn

St Marys and Columbus parishes named in race

The text lists several religious institutions including St Mary in St. Marys and Columbus, Zanesville St. Kick Olen, Columbus Holy Vanity, Columbus Rosary, Ironton St. Joseph, and Columbus St. Mary. It notes division titles won in 1829 by Zenesville St Nicholas and in 1990 by Mt Vernon St Vincent.

St. Mary Zanesville St. Kickolen Columbus Holy Vanity Columbus Rosary Ironton St. Joseph Columbus St. Mary Zenesville St. Nicholas Mt. Vernen St. Vincent

Reserve Swimmers Defeat Oberlin In Close Meet

Western Reserve swimming team won five of eight events to defeat Oberlin 41 to 34. San Bemple Reserve star took the 100 yard breaststroke and the 100 yard freestyle, helping the reserve squad lead the team victory.

Oberlin P-Western Reserve San Bemple Reserve Atar

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