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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1932

Page

6

Redlegs fall to Athletics as Herman signs with Reds

In Florida the Cincinnati Reds officially add Babe Herman after a long negotiation, with Herman expressing satisfaction over terms though exact figures were not released. The Reds lost 7 to 4 to the Athletics in a spring matchup featuring homers by Mickey Heath and Ed Coleman and a solid start by John Ogden.

Ampa Fla U.P Babe Herman Cincinnati Reds Herman Sidney Weil Reds Philadelphia Athletics Connie Mack Ft. Myers Mickey Heath Ed Coleman Athletics John Ogden Bennie Frey Bifl Wyson Wysong Grove

Mitch’s Musings on Districts to Columbus Finals

Mitch’s Musings reviews the Ohio scholastic basketball season noting three teams from the district reached Columbus in two years. Stewart qualified by district title at Portsmouth. Pomeroy advanced to state semis, losing to Akron West, the eventual Class B champions. Castalia earned the Class B crown in a dramatic playoff, including an overtime finish.

Columbus Stewart Portsmouth Romans Youngstown Fitch Stuart Pomeroy Akron West Purple Panthers Akron Upstaters Pomeroy Boys Tip Dye Fred Crew

State Tourney Huge Success

The Ohio high school basketball tournament held last week in Columbus netted nearly 8000 from 17000 admissions. H. R. Townsend said a full gate report will follow. The association will drop trophies to save several hundred dollars, and a 1933 site remains undecided with several venues suggested.

Columbus U.P Ohio H. R. Townsend High School Athletic Association Townsend Cleveland Public Hall Akron Goodyear Gymnasium Dayton Coliseum Akron Zeppelin

Columbus Advances In Tight Box Score Thriller

In a tense contest Columbus scored in the final frames to beat Houston 8 to 9. Key contributors included McFarland Delancey and Carey with multiple RBIs and home runs, while Winford and Lebourveau provided early offense. Pitching by Staiay and Grilli held firm late as the winner sealed the win in the ninth.

Columbus AB Whitehead Riggsie Binder Ss Bruckman Aplenors Winford Moore Sidr Columbus Icclab Delice Lebourveau Purdy Riggs Heusser Delancey Bruckman Ings Klinger Narlesky McFarland Carey Funk Jancey Medwick Wanson Rensa Sprinz Itehead Kott Lebour- Swanson McFar Rott Ib Moore Staiay Cheman Aoe Vv Chapm Prelia i Bas Comet Boor Munger Ses Maton Aaaen Cleboski

Princeton Names Martineau as Assistant Football Coach

Earl Martineau who played for Minnesota and was Purdue backfield coach will join Princeton as assistant football coach starting April 4. The appointment was announced by Dr. Charles R. Kennedy chairman of the Princeton board of athletic control.

Princeton N. J U.P Earl Martineau Purdue Charles R. Kennedy Princeton Board of Athletic Control Martineau Minnesota Herbert O. Crisle Jr

Young Brown Shines in Braves 2 0 Win Over Robins

In St Petersburg on March 22 a young high school pitcher named Brown starred in the Boston Braves camp. He pitched six innings and allowed only one hit as the Braves defeated the Brooklyn Robins 2 to 0.

ST. Petersburg Fla A.R Brown Boston Braves Braves Brooklyn Robins

Red Sox sign Tripp Sigman after 1930 Phillies season

Savannah reports Tripp Sigman signed by the Boston Red Sox after starring for Philadelphia in 1930. Sigman played for Peoria in the Three Eye League last year as the Yanigans beat the Regulars 3 to 1 in Fort Myers spring action. Mickey Cochrane will miss the Athletics' remaining spring drills with an infected foot from a blister. Chicago White Sox commit eight errors early as the Regulars top the Yannigans 9 to 7 in San Antonio.

Savannah Tripp Sigman Phillies Boston Red Sox Sigman Peoria Yannigans FT. Myers Fla U.P Mickey Cochrane Philadelphia Athletics Cochrane San Antonio Tex U.2 Chicago White Sox

Giants Rout Tigers in Los Angeles Eight Run Tilt

New York Giants defeated the Detroit Tigers 12 to 8 in Los Angeles as the game heated up in the eighth inning with a rousing finish to the doubleheader.

Los Angeles U.R New York Giants Detroit Tigers

Battalino and Petrolle Clash in Opposite Styles at Garden

York telegraph reports Bat Battalino and Billy Petrolle meet in a Madison Square Garden bout. Battalino is all energy and aggression, driving fast punches, while Petrolle moves slowly, calculating openings. Both fighters share a fierce, no surrender style and are set for a brutal scrappado.

Henry McLemore York U.P Bat Battalino Billy Petrolle Madison Square Garden Pit le Boulevard St. Caulifleur Bill Battalino Billy Bat Petrolle Bat’s Billy's Fargo Express

Walker Collision Ends Play at Plate

Detroit out fielder Walker clashed with catcher Healey at the plate, injuring Healey by closing his eye and cutting his nose as the inning ended.

Walker Detroit Healey

Ohio Matmen Enter Trials For Olympics

Four members of Ohio State wrestling squad will compete at Indiana University in a pre Olympic trial meet Friday and Saturday. Arch Kellar, Clark Gray, Joe Sintich, and Mermit Blosser will wrestle in 124 158 174 and 191 pound classes as part of the semi finals for U S representation. Blosser leads Ohio hopes after Kent results with five state champions on the roster.

Bobcat Indiana University Indiana Olson Arch Kellar Clark Gray Joe Sinth Mermit Blosser United States Columbus Ohio Western Reserve Cleveland Red Cats Kent Case Hicks Bell Sintic Kellar Gray Ray Nicholson Star Blosser

NBA Drives Fight Fixes To Clean Boxing Sport

The National Boxing Association opened a campaign to root out fake fights and crooked activity. President Gen John V Clinnin warned all participants linked to a fixed bout would be banned for life. The action follows a Salt Lake City bout involving Mickey Walker and conflicting opponent claims from Jimmy Maloney and Jimmy Mahoney.

Chicago U.P National Boxing Association John V. Clinnin Bulletin Clinnin Mickey Walker Salt Lake City N. B. A. Action Walker Jimmy Maloney Boston Mahoney Miami Jack Kearns Jimmy Mahoney Maloney

Low One Way Paves Chillicothe

A brief notices travel fare roundup lists prices from multiple stations including Parkersburg to Los Angeles with a depot contact at Red Star Station and a phone number 960.

Parkersburg Los Angeles

Akron West Cowboys Celebrate State Basketball Title

Akron West high school\'sClass A state champions return from Columbus to a student welcome and chapel tributes. A chamber of commerce dinner and athletic association events are planned, honoring the team as Akron\'s first state titleholder.

Akron U.P Akron West Cowboys Ohio Columbus Cowboys Chamber of Commerce West Athletic Association

Bobcat Track Team Opens Season Against Wesleyan

Ohio Wesleyan hosts Ohio State track trial results show Carl Trobby clocked 10:20 for two miles, faster than Wesleyan's Herrick last spring. Fred Deutsch tied 56.5 in the 440, while Siemen and Rowland neared 12 feet in pole vault. The Buckeyes travel to Delaware for the season opener against the Bishops, with strong early indoor form expected from both teams.

Larry Hauck Ohio Ohio Wesleyan Delaware Carl Trobby Herrick Wesleyan Fred Deutsch Deutsch Buckeye Siemen Rowland Herbert Michigan State Normal Western State

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