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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1932
Page
9
Miami University defeats Ohio University 68 to 63 in a tight Buckeye Conference track meet at Ohio Stadium. Four local records fell as Bobcats set marks in pole vault, shot put, broad jump, and sprinting. Gorby’s late stumble cost Ohio a stronger hurdle showing, and Miami captured key events including the mule relay to clinch the victory.
Angeli and T ym tie for third in shot put with new record marks 121 ft? and 94 ft? Brown first in shot put, Cheadle second, Workman third. Rowlands wins javelin with 172 ft 12 in, Kepler third. High jump Taylor and Holden tie for first, Chaney and Angell tie for third at 5 ft 20. Mile run Shugert wins, Rupler second, Trozzy third. Discus Horn first, Brown second, Cheadle third. Broad jump Maurer first, Anthony second, Never third at 21 ft 4 1/4 in new mark. Dash Deutsch first, Watt second, Davis third, 402 yard dash new record. Gennett first, Flint Lee second, Townley third in 440. High hurdles merger first, Matto second, Fitch third in 158. Yards run Dudley first, Hirstsma second, Kloepter third. Yard dash Lee first, Deutsch second, Townley third in 224 seconds. Two mile Shugert first, Trozey second, Tupler third in 9:49.5. Mile relay Onlo Beach, Small, Waffin, Beatsh first. Miami second, 3:30.5.
A column recalls Mrs Margret Hemsley, praised as a top mother with three sons in baseball, including Ralston of the Cubs, and highlights racing lore from Indianapolis and past winners like Tommy Milton. It notes family pride, sports ties, and evolving race entries with car numbers and driver superstitions.
A first person voice boasts owning a Chrysler with patented Floating Power. The narrator claims it outperforms every car previously owned, highlighting pride in the automobile and urging friends to buy Chryslers for their superior performance and modern features.
American Association club owners authorize a special meeting here Thursday after President Shorras F. Hickey called it. Hickey said no special significance to the meeting, but observers note league teams have drawn crowds smaller than in former days and something must be done.
Rain affected games across several venues with Indianapolis and St Paul experienced showers. Knott and Boo led Toledo against Kansas City as Dean and Rensa starred for Columbus, while Louisville and Minneapolis faced rain disruptions.
Lombardi's dramatic late hit drives Cincinnati to a 9 8 win over Boston as the Reds rally with two on and two out in the 11th. Kept by strong Braves pitching until Lombardi's key single and clutch plays by teammates sealed the game.
Cleveland Indians beat Philadelphia Athletics 10 to 7 in a batting duel at Philadelphia. Indians piled up 18 hits including two homers off four Athletics pitchers while Philadelphia managed 10 safeties off Willis Hudlin Wes Ferrer and others. Earnshaw started for the A's but left in the fifth as Philadelphia’s mound corps struggled.
New York Yankee Jack Saltzgaver delivered a key triple in the seventh inning enabling a 7 to 1 victory over the Detroit Tigers. The Tigers rallied briefly as Detroit pitcher Levy yielded a grounder to Bridges with runners on base, but the Yankee defense and late hitting sealed the win.
In a Brooklyn to Chicago slate, Philadelphia beat Pittsburgh 4-3 after trailing 3-1, helped by late Inman and Chanon hits. The Cubs, aided by a fourth inning rally and solid pitching, topped the Giants 5-2 while trading leaders in a tight early season set.
Washington Senators defeated the Chicago White Sox 7 to 2 as they combined strong early scoring with solid pitching. Carl Beuynoid, a former White Sox player, contributed a key homer and helped produce the decisive offense. Alan Crowder managed the mound work for the Senators, limiting Chicago to timely hits and yielding only two runs through the middle frames.
In a BBC style recap the Bobcats and Mountaineers split a Friday night tilt and a Saturday exhibition. Peden pitched for the Bobcats, Ushury and Wolfe worked the mound for Mountaineers, with tight defense and late scoring miscues shaping the contest.
In a tense stretch drive Burgoo King overtakes Stepenfetchit near the wire to win by a length. Brandon Mint, Overtemima, and others chase in the long field as bettors lift wagers on the Green and White silks. Burgoo King holds off Overtemima and the favorite, with Heandon Mint fading late.
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