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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1932

Page

11

Mitch's Musings and Baseball Notes From Spring Training

A jumbled column notes Mitch Smith resigning as pro at Athens Country Club and taking a post at Summit Hills Ft. Mitchell, with comments on Tommy Armour and Ed Dudley. It reviews Sporting News baseball yearbook content, 1932 IL finances, George Earnshaw and Lou Gehrig records, May 7 anniversaries, and Darry Vance on the raised seam ball.

Smith Athens Yast Et. Lauderdale Fin Summit Hills Country Club Ft. Mitchel Ryan Southland Tommy Art Tamu Wigtory Ed Dudley Hold Herdier National League Dazzy Vance Brooklyn Vance Sir Resistan Dazeler Hall Adolfo Luque Bil Hallahan Hallahan Gabby Street Alout Heydler John Ar

Semifinals Set in National Indoor Tennis Tour

Francis X. Shields of New York will face Berkeley Ben in a semifinal singles match, with George M. Lott of Chicago meeting Gregory S. Mangin of New York. Left and John Van Ryn join Fields and Eugene McCauliff in a doubles semifinal. Finals are scheduled for tomorrow.

New York Francis X. Shields Berkeley Ben George M. Lott Chicago Gregory S. Mangin John van Ryn Fields Eugene McCauliff

Golf tourney set in Columbus for May at Gran ude course

March 18 report states the URAA state women's invitational golf tournament will be played at the Gran ude Ion golf course on May 2 and 3 this year. Mrs. George R. Hedges, former president of the state association, announced the details.

Columbus Granude. Ion George R. Hedges

Ex-Infielder Slated for Regular Moundsman Role

Ralph Winegarner, a former infielder turned pitcher, emerges as a likely Cleveland Indian prospect after strong showing for Toledo Mud Hens. Toledo coach Steve O Neill calls him one of the greatest prospects, with three innings featuring two triples and a fastball and curve that trouble the Pelicans.

Orleans U.P Ralph Winegarner Cleveland Toledo O'Neill

Expect A B C To Be Held In Ohio In 1933

DETROIT March 1840 Ohio is expected to be selected today as the site of the 1933 American Bowling Congress tournament with Columbus and Peorma Jr as the other contestant city. Elmer Baumgarten of Chicago is slated to be elected president and Frank Pasdeloup of Chicago to become treasurer. The latest standings show Markson Furnitures of Syracuse leading with 2 870 in a 96 percent pace as South Jefferson Alley of Syracuse moves into third. Standings also list Five Men Clemens 2 90, Markson's Furniture 2 870, POM. Sreight Tradhe Detroit 3 861 and Jeffergon Sulleys Syracuse among top teams. Individual leaders include A Graham New Philadelphia 719 and A Bauman Columbus 710 with others from Chicago Cincinnati St Louis and Bay City.

Detroit Ar-Columbus Ohio American Bowling Congress Peorma, Jr Elmer Baumgarten Chicago Congress Frank Pasdeloup Rolumg Markson Furnitures Syracuse Statuse South Jefferson Alley Clemens Markson’s Furniture Sreight Tradhe Jeffergon Sulleys L. H. Benbergen Scranton Rinck-J. Busam Cincinoau Lehmiadt J. Krieger Cleveland Newtons-Garafalo St. Louis Isco Mothergill R. Zeigler L. Lambers G. Rehage Cincinnati Vien

Hope Ineligibles May Boost Ohio State Track Team

Ohio State track coaches hope final-exam grades will add points to the 1822 squad. Ineligible winter athletes Bert Bennett, Walter Stapf, and Ralph Ross are slated for spring duty alongside pole vaulter John Wonsowitz, who has broken the OSU record in practice. Columbus sprinters Willis Richards and Lloyd Wise expected to become eligible for spring meets.

Columbus Oho State University Onlo State den’ Bennett Walter Stapf Bellewie Ralph Ross Canton John Wonsowitz Gary Ind Wonsowitz Ohio Willis Richards Lloyd Wise Richards Wise Middle West

Senators to Start Ragland Against Louisville Today

Washington Nationals manager Walter Johnson praised Friedrich a former Holy Cross pitcher as one of the most promising young arms he has acquired. Ragland will start the game for the Senators versus Louisville today.

Frank Ragland Washington Senators Louisville Walter Johnson Friedrich Holy Cross

Conference 15 Held at Athens Church Thursday Night

The First Quarterly Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church was held in the Athens Church Thursday night led by Dr. O. C. McClure superintendent of the Chillicothe District.

Methodist Episcopal Church Athens O. C. McClure Chillicothe

Opportunity Knocking for Sam Fuller

Henry MacLeomore portrays Sam Fuller as poised for a pivotal bout against Billy Wallace in an 11 round main event. The article casts Fuller as humanity’s defender against radio crooners and hints at potential civic honors if he wins.

Henry Macleemore York Alare Nice Columbus Napoleon Alexander Shipwreck Kelly Art Shires Square Garden Sanna Fuller Zbyrsko Geeton Billy Wallace Cleveland Wallace Samyther Crvoner Boston City Hall Jimmy Johnston Sharkey Ny Buttle Royal Teasure Fu Vailee Bing Columbo Ben Osborne Gurmoen Alley Jack Dempory Madison

Indians Seek Stadium Deal With City Officials

Cleveland Indians officers meet city leaders today to resume talks on use of the new Municipal Stadium. Attorneys Stadium Managers Adams Mayor T Miller and several councilmen will discuss a long running wrangle ahead of the opening of the season.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Adams T. Miller

State Mat Tournament Opens Today at Kent State

Ohio wrestling coach Thor Olson announces starting lineup for state championships to be decided today and Saturday at Kent State. Preliminary bouts begin tonight with semi final rounds tomorrow and finals Saturday, determining regional representatives for the Olympic years.

Larry Hauck Ohio Wrestling Thor Olsons Clark Brusser Wells Kellar Bustie Sindy Buntie Lloyd Gray Neds Stanley Busha Blosner Kent Tal Hem Neot

Yourist Honored as Meldelbers College Honorary Captain

Yourist Teledo has been elected honorary captain of Meldelbers College basketball team. A three season cage athlete, Yourist also earned letters in football and baseball.

Pippen Yourist Teledo Meldelbers Bes Footeball

St Patrick's Day Trapshoot Winner Named Helntand

In Wak won the trapshoot event at St Patrick's Day meet with Joe Helntand taking top honors. The shoot took place in Vandalia on March 18 with participants including local shooters from the area.

Savannah Boston Red Sox Iglesmen Dutchmen St. Patrick's Pay Joe Helntand

Southpaws To Meet for Title

A high profile boxing event in Chicago features top welterweights Mater and Nichols entering a title bout. The undercard includes Dave Maier and Nichole as contenders. betting speculation centers on an $83,000 purse and a potential five knockout streak supporting Mater.

Chicago Maret ShaallBh Mater Nichols Nighala Mater Dworms Vonksht

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