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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1932
Page
5
A National Boxing Association feud erupts over controlling bodies fighting “parasites” wrecking boxing while wrestling receives praise as a fixed spectacle. A syndicate poll lists sports figures backing polo and golf as toughest, amid anecdotes of a high school lineman’s medical-like stare and a guard’s blunt date query.
Ohio State University strengthens its track squad by adding three point makers under the eligibility rule. Don Bennett, top sprinter, clears scholastic hurdles and shows near record times in 100 and 220 yards. John Wonsowitz, a sophomore pole vaulter and former scholastic champion, has topped the practice vault. Lloyd Wise, a good quarter-miler, and Willis Richards, also eligible, may sit out until next year. Outdoor season starts late April.
Cincinnati, March 23. The University of Cincinnati athletic board discussed a post season game with Miami Florida for next fall at Miami. Negotiations were in progress with the Miami school for a football contest.
In New Orleans on March 23, the battle for Cleveland infield berths rages as Johnny Hodapp and Eddie Morgan duel with Johnny Burnett and Bruce Connatser. Manager Peckinpaugh keeps an open mind, hoping Hodapp returns to form after last season's disappointments.
In Tampa the Cincinnati Reds focus on Babe Herman newly acquired from Brooklyn. Herman reports top form after a recent physical and says he expects to be ready for exhibition play in about a week. Manager Dan Howley allows him time to build conditioning before possible Righ field debut. Meanwhile Ernie Lombardi and Wally Gilbert join Herman in Cincinnati lining up against former Dodgers teammates. Boston Red Sox open exhibitions in Savannah facing Hartford Eastern League with Danny MacFayden starting and Pete Donohue finishing.
In St Petersburg on March 23 the Yankees seek a seventh straight win against the Braves after a 2 0 victory over the Indians. Herb Pennock opened his 21st major league season by pitching five no hit innings.
In Clearwater Florida on March 23 the Dodgers face the Reds in an exhibition. Brooklyn beat the House of David team 19 to 3 yesterday as Krider and Mattingly pitched and limited the visitors to eight hits.
An attractive young woman and ardent admirer of Jean Borotra threatened the French team with a dagger shaped paper knife during an international match at the Seventh Regiment Armory. The incident disrupted play as Borotra and Antoine Gentien lost to George M. Lott and John Vantoon, giving the United States a 2 to 1 edge. The woman was held for observation at Bellevue Hospital after the confrontation.
Chicago White Sox to face the San Antonio Indians at the Texas League park in San Antonio marking Red Faber's debut in his 25th year of organized baseball and 19th with the Sox.
In Fort Myers on March 23 the Philadelphia Athletics defeated the Phillies 15 to 7. The Mackmen batted around twice with five runs in the first inning and six in the seventh. George Davis Rube Bressler and Max Bishop homered.
Detroit Tigers routed the New York Giants 11 to 2 as Stone homered in the fourth inning. Rookie pitcher Izzie Goldstein worked three innings, limiting the Giants to two hits in the exhibition game played in Los Angeles.
In Biloxi Washington Senators staged a two run rally in the bottom of the ninth to beat Toledo 6 to 5 on March 23.
New York March 23 A P Del Bissonette Brooklyn first baseman is recovering from foot tendon surgery. Dave Priscoll business manager for Brooklyn says the injury will likely keep him from playing for about eight weeks.
Cleveland hosts the A C Relays with hundreds of sprinters and hurdlers from junior high to college levels. Ohio State, Notre Dame, Michigan Normal and others compete in special mile relays and mile runs while record hopes and dual wins attract statewide and regional teams.
A girl accused in a melee at the match explained she meant no harm and wished to gift a knife to Borotra as admiration. She produced newspaper clippings showing Borotra’s image. Gentien dropped serve after the distraction as the Americans won the set 15 13. The series closes tomorrow with Mangin of Newark meeting Borotra and Shields facing Boussus.
Ohio Wesleyan opens the Buckeye conference season at Delaware Friday facing Bishop rivals in a non conference slate. Mears Wilkinson and other veterans headline a strong Wesleyan squad with several injuries and key events highlighted by hurdles and jumps.
Harry J. Barnhart resigns after five years as head coach of football basketball and baseball at Findlay College. He did not disclose offers from other schools, and President H R Donathan was set to announce a successor within a few days.
New York writer Henry McLemore delivers a burlesque screed on dangers from wrestling events and officials. He lists farcical perils and imagines dramatic fates from falls and headlocks while mocking lax sports coverage. The piece ends with a call to legislate licensed snipers.
Chicago Stadium to host two world title fights in April. Welterweight champ Jackie Fields defends his title against tomorrow night’s New York winner Hilly Petrolle or Bat Battalino on April 15 or 32. Light heavyweight champ George Nichola defends against Mickey Walker with contracts signed. Petrolle’s manager Jack Hurley awaits Thursday night result.
Oakland game report notes the Pittsburgh Pirates won the exhibition at Oakland yesterday. The article mentions a balcony incident and reference to enforcing conduct rules with a fine of one dollar after multiple violations during the event.
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