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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1932

Page

9

Boxing figures name drop and Sydney plans outlined

Lew shares greatest fighters he saw, praises McGovern and Canzoneri, and describes boxing’s financial rise. He reveals aims to bring Carnera, Dempsey, and other top names to Australia, plus potential matchups with Harvey Hood Berg and Palmer. He notes Burns’ big purse and Sydney stadium lease plans.

Tommy Burns Jack Johnson Sydney Tommy D. McIntosh McIntosh Wes Mr. McIntosh Ama Rica England Carnera Jack Dempsey Jack America Len Harvey Jack Hood Kid) Berg Junior

Lawley Optimistic: Reds poised as 1933 drills begin

Cincinnati Reds manager Dan Howley says the club is stronger than in years past after winter workouts. The team opens a final exhibition stretch in Florida with games against the New York Yankees in St. Petersburg and the Philadelphia Athletics in Orlando, ahead of the 1933 season.

Lawley Cincy Club Ampa Fla U.P Cincinnati Reds Reds New York Yanks St. Petersburg Philadelphia Athletics Orlando Dan Howley Cincinnati Brooklyn Sidney Weil Tampa McCarthy New York Yankees Hormidas Rube Rufus Meadows Newark Yankee Bears Savannah Yanks Jacob Ruppert Yankees Indianapolis New York Berry, Cooney and Angley Brown, Andrews and Dickey

Barn Storming Plans Delayed By Rest Period

He will give up barn storming and rest for a few weeks before resuming regular training.

Cleveland Man Takes Lead in Singles at ABC Bowling

Cleveland bowler Otto Nitschke surged to the lead in singles as the American Bowling Congress tournament continued with entrants from Windsor Ontario Toledo Bradford Pa Muskegon Heights Monroe Mt Clemens and others. Last night’s best score was 2 838 by Temple Masonic Arcade Detroit with Eddie Zajak and Joe Sublosky Chicago posting 1 350 in doubles.

Windsor Ont Toledo Bradford Muskegon Heights Monroe Mt. Clemens Temple Masonic Arcade Detroit Joe Alpert Clothiers Denver Otto Nitschke Cleveland Ohio

Triscaro Stops Johnny Edwards In Six Round Fight

Babe Triscaro, a popular Cleveland lightweight, defeated Johnny Edwards of Huntington W Va in six rounds at the arena on the east side. The midget Italian scored two knockdowns and dominated the bout, improving his pro record in his seventh professional fight. Edwards was knocked down twice but stayed in the ring, weighed 115 to Triscaro's 114.

Jack Dempsey Lewis Terry McGovern George Dixon Brooklyn McGovern Lew Tony Canzoneri Christopher Bat) Batta‘Yano Mickey Walker Cleveland U.P Babe Triscaro Johnny Edwards Huntington W. Va Arena New East Side Triscaro Edwards Finis

Washington and Jefferson appoints Day head football coach

Leroy P. Day, longtime Washington high school coach of 16 years, is named head football coach at Washington and Jefferson College. He signed a five year contract, the longest offered to any coach at the college.

Washington, Pa U.P Leroy P Hank”) Day Washington High School Washington and Jefferson College Day

Devious math and daring baseball pitch secrets surfaced

A Western Reserve student allegedly devised a proof to locate a pitcher's exact standing and performance. The tale touches on official scorers, pitchers Lefty Grove and Connie Mack, and a playful, skeptical response from fans and commentators in California and the East.

Western Reserve Lefty Grove Connie Mack North Woods Hudson's Bay Hinatem Lleagues York March Vay

Boxing results from New York Philadelphia Newark and St Paul shows

Last night fights featured multiple wins. Larry Marinucci and Freddie Kelly were stopped in New York and Florida respectively. Lou Poster and Joe Merker stopped in Newark. Johnny Datto and Paul Wangley scored knockouts in St Paul.

New York St. Nicks Chick Devlin San Francisco Larry Marinucci Wa's Troy N. Y Enzo Fiermonte Italy Freddie Kelly Florida Newark M. J Frankie Petrolle Schenectady Jackie Shupack Paterson N. J Lou Poster Joe Merker Perth Amboy ST. Paul Minn Johnny Datto Cleveland Wilbur Chevalier Milwaukee Paul Wangley Minneapolis Spud Murphy Moorhead

New York A Csets three world swimming records

The New York Athletic Club defeated Los Angeles A C and Hollywood A C 33 to 27. They set three world records including 400 yards in 3:25.5 beating 1931 mark 3:34.9, Leonard Spence racing 100 yards breaststroke in 1:06.4, and the 300 yard medley relay clocking 5:02.2 beating the former 5:03.6.

Los Angeles U.P Pittsburgh Pirates Detroit Pittsburgh Swift Brame Grace Wyatt Herring Ruel Susce New York U.R New York Athletic Club Los Angeles A. C Hollywood A. C New York A. C. Ypelay Leonard Spence Walter Lake Shore A. C

Spears Expected to Accept Wisconsin Football Post

Addison Wisconsin March 28 United Press exclusive reports that the Wisconsin board of regents agreed to offer the football coaching job to Oregon mentor Clarence Spears if he accepts by late today. If he declines, Guy Sub dt would be named coach.

Addison Wis Clarence Spears Todey Tong Regents Oregon Spears Guy Subhdt Wisconsin Ume Arlie Macks

Houston Tennis Tourney Opens with Arts of Stars

Nearly three dozen top players begin the Houston invitation tournament. Stars include Ellsworth Vines national singles champion and top seed, George Lott ranked No. 2, Wilmer Allison former Davis Cup player, J Gilbert Hall Canadian indoor champion, and Junior Open from Kansas City among entrants. Davis Cup consideration expected for finalists. Tournament runs through the week with men's singles and doubles, junior singles, and women's singles.

Acore Houston Ellsworth Vines George Lott Wilmer Allison J. Gilbert Hall Junior Cpen Kansan City

Bobcat Tracksters Meet Pioneer Team at Marietta Tonight

Ohio's track squad faces Marietta in the second meet of the year while Pioneer veterans miss events through injuries. Flowers and Patton lead the Pioneers with recent relays experience, and Bernard Sadosky vs Siemen is set in the 220. The Bobcats rest Booker Braund Rowland and others, with pole vault opening at 7:90 and the indoor events proceeding.

Larry Hauck Arietta College M Ohio Marietta Bobcats Pioneers Herbert Delaware Flowers Patton Halfemiler Secou Te Cie Segarra Booker 4A Braund Ohio Wesleyan Sheldon Rowland Bernard Sadoskhy Siemen

Phar Lap to Run in Tanforan Race

San Bruno California March 29 Wheat Lap, Australian turf champion and recent winner of the race, is slated to compete at Tanforan. The feature event draws interest from racing fans across the region with expectations high for a strong showing.

Savannah U.R Newark Bears Boston Red Sox Johnny Neun Newark Boston Holsclaw and Harbraves Durham Stoke

Central Ohio P.G. A. Formed

A Central Ohio District Professional Golfers Association was organized in Columbus. Lorms of Columbus Country Club was named president and Jim Noble of Mirami Valley Country Club, Dayton, as secretary treasurer. Six district tournaments were planned including a 16 hole medal at Granville Inn on April 9 and a May 6 pro-am at Circleville.

Columbus Central Ohio Professional Golfers’ Association Lorms Columbus, Country Club Jim Noble Mirami Valley Dayton Granville Inn Granville Circleville Cuty NewWork Avrvet Pr. G. A Miami Vality Course Wayten

Phar Lap faces Agua Caliente Handicap offer under conditions

Dr J Davie part owner said Phar Lap may race in a special 26000 handicap at Tanforan if suitable conditions hold. He warned against racing with heavy imposts again, aiming to race the best American horses. Phar Lap tagged at 129 pounds for Tanforan with Plucky Play close at 120 pounds.

Agua Caliente Tanforan J. Davie Davis Phar Lap Australia

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