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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1932

Page

9

Reds and Dodgers fight to a three all draw in Madison Square Garden

In Madison Square Garden Mitch’s Musings previews a boxing card led by lightweights Battalino and Petrolle both chasing a shot at Jackie Fields next month. The Reds defense highlights that Cincinnati rebuilds with cast offs from other clubs including Durocher Grantham Hendrick High Heathcote and Manion while Red Lucas and Babe Herman anchor the lineup as Howley attempts a return from the cellar.

Petroile Fargo Express Battalino Battaiino Petrole Jackie ’Fields Nate Lewis Chicago Fields Windy City Petrolle Battaline Dence Jackie Fields Cincinnati Queen City Freds Reds Larry Benton Giants Braves Owen Carroll Detroit Tigers Jeo Durocher New York Yankees Pirates Cubs George Grantham Harvey Hendrick Brooklyn Wally Gilbert Andy High Gilbert High Cardinals Taylor Douthit Harry Heilmann Detroit Wally Roettger St. Louis Cliff Heathcote Clyde Manion Milwaukee Red Lucas Babe Herman Herman Lucas Cincinnati Outfit Dan Howley

Cuccinello's Big Two Bagger Against Former Teammates

Cincinnati Reds held a stiff practice in Ample for Friday's game with the Boston Braves at St. Petersburg after a rain interrupted 3 to 8 tie with the Brooklyn Dodgers. O'Doul and Wright homered for Brooklyn, Cuccinello and Frederick doubled. Si Johnson pitched five innings. Waite Hoyt starred for the Dodgers.

Boston Braves St. Petersburg Reds Brooklyn Dodgers Dodgers Brooklyn O’doul Wright Frederick Cuccinello Si Johnson

Shires Brothers Set for Baseball Paths in 194? Season

The Shires family keeps a baseball presence with Art of the Boston Nationals facing a grade hurdle. Len plans to report soon to Durham in the Piedmont League and Dutch plays for Little Rock in the Southern Association, marking a busy family year.

Italy Tex U.re Shires Art Grest Boston Nationals Len Durham North Carolina Dutch Little Rock

Italian boxer Primo Ceran knocks out Australian foe in London

In London Primo Ceran 244 Italy stops Georgeook 187 Australia in a brisk fourth round knockout. Leonard Bennett from Seattle fights with Don Raser of Spokane in a welterweight bout that ends without a decisive winner.

London Eng Primo Céran Italy George ‘Ook Australia Seattle Leonard Bennett Drew Don Raser Spokane

Red Sox Open Training Camp with Doubleheader

Savann ah Georgia March 24 The Boston Red Sox played a first training camp doubleheader against Hartford in both games Pitchers MacFayden and Donohue started the opener while Eddie Durham and Johnny Michaels pitched in the nightcap.

Savannah Boston Red Sox Hartford MacFayden Donohue Eddie Durham Johnny Michaels

Yankees oppose Cardinals after upset loss

St. Petersburg March 4 The New York Yankees faced the St. Louis Cardinals after a 2 to 1 defeat by the Boston Braves. The club debated yesterday’s miracle when third baseman Joey Sewell struck out, a rare feat in his career. Ed Brandt pitched for Boston.

ST. Petersburg Fla U.R New York Yankees St. Louis Cardinals Boston Braves Yanks Joey Sewell Yank Sewell Ed Brandt Boston

Giants Host Pirates to Open Two-Game Set

The New York Giants hosted the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first of two games. Tomorrow they break camp and head to San Francisco. Yesterday they beat Detroit 6 to 1 as Bill Terry continues his hitting rampage with a batting average around .650.

Los Angeles New York Giants Pittsburgh Pirates Giants San Francisco Detroit Bill Terry

Athletics Trim Roster Before Spring Camp Break

Fort Myers Florida March 24 1932 U P Connie Mack announces three pitchers William Brigham Robert Chandler and Eddie Trask will not accompany the Philadelphia Athletics on their trip north when camp ends Monday indicating early roster reductions.

Fort Myers Fla U.P Connie Mack Hag Philadelphia Athletics William Brigham Robert Chandler Eddie Trask

White Sox Begin Northward Camp Tour To Ft Worth Opener

Chicago White Sox end spring training tonight and head to Ft Worth Texas for a Texas league opener versus the Ft Worth club after a 13 to 5 win over San Antonio.

San Antonio Tex U.P Chicago White Sox Ft. Worth Sox

Cubs Take Second Straight Over Seals 6-5

Chicago Cubs won a 6 to 5 decision over the San Francisco Seals to complete a two game set. The goal was victory and the Cubs moved into a tie for the series.

San Francisco U.P Chicago Cubs San Francisco Seals

Burke Sparks Oakland Rally in 9 3 Win Over Pirates

Oakland rookie John Burke led a batting spree as the Oaks defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 9 to 3 in a high scoring day. Burke drove in multiple runs and sparked Oakland offense in the March 24 game.

Oakland Calif John Burke Oaks Pittsburgh Pirates

Two Ohio State players ruled ineligible for scholastic reasons

Columbus March 24 Two athletes famed for football and baseball at Ohio State are ruled ineligible due to scholastic deficiencies. Lew Hinchman captain of the 1938 football team and Sidney Gillman will miss varsity baseball this spring. If grades do not improve in the summer session they cannot play football. Both were regulars on the 1931 team.

Columbus U.P Ohio State Lew Hinchman Sidney Gillman

Varsity Downs Faculty After Hard Struggle

Athens High School Bulldogs edged the faculty 19 to 17 after two overtime periods in a thrilling basketball game at the High School Auditorium. The contest, the finale of a class championship triple bill, featured memories of collegiate careers from Nel lis McKinley Gilmore and others as age and endurance wore down the older players. The freshmen and junior high results followed in the preliminaries with Room 100 seniors defeating Room 303 seniors 11-4 and Room 19 ninth graders beating Room 4 eighth graders 16-6.

Athens High School Athens Nellis McKinley Gilmore Bulldogs Pete McKinley

Yanks Triumph Over France in Davis Cup Showdown

United States gains 3 to 2 victory over France in the annual Davis Cup series. Frank X. Shields beats Christian Boussus 6 1 6 4 10 8 to clinch the tie for the U S. Jean Borotra defeats Gregory Mangin 6 4 3 6 6 4 6 1 in the final match, delivering a notable upset for France.

New York United States France Frank X. Shields Christian Boussus Jean Borotra Gregory Mangin

Willard Plans Comeback Training For Short Bouts

Willard says at age fifty he will resume training in a few days and seeks brief bouts with opponents Jack Dempsey and Jack Johnson, who are both engaged in exhibition fighting.

Los Angeles Jess Willard Jack Dempsey Jack Johnson

Two Meets in Four Days for Ohio Track Team

Coach William Herbert leads Ohio University's track squad into two meets within four days. The schedule includes an indoor meet at Marietta College on March 29 and a return against Marietta at Athens on April 30, expanding the season to seven meets. Ohio faces rivals Ohio Wesleyan, Miami, Cincinnati, Muskingum, and Wittenberg, with the Buckeye meet at Granville in late May closing the season.

William Herbert Ohio Marietta College Marietta Pioneers Athens Ohio Wesleyan Bobcats Miami Cincinnati Muskingum Wittenberg Buckeye Granville

Badgers Stall As Spears Drift In Coaching Talks

Wisconsin remains without a football coach as the athletic council and board of regents wrestle over a successor to Glenn Thistlethwaite. George Veenker has been named by the council, but Dr Clarence W Spears of Oregon is the popular choice and has twice declined offers, with alumni urged to increase the bid.

Chicago Upk Wisconsin Glenn ‘Thistlethwaite Athletic Council Clarence W. Spears Oregon Dr. Spears Minnesota Spears Geome

Petrolle Eyes 3-2 Bout To Upset Battalino at MSG

Billy Petrolle, a Fargo favorite, seeks to topple Hal Battalino in a 22 round welterweight bout at Madison Square Garden. Advance word predicts strong crowd, with Petrolle boasting notable wins while Battalino lists victories over Kid Chocolate La Barba and others.

Billy Petrolle Fargo Express Hal Bailalmso Madison Square Garden Nork U.P Gattalino Kid Chocolate Fidel la Barba Karl Maestro al Singer Eddie Ran

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