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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1932

Page

23

Dizzy Dean Keeps Giants From Sweep at St Louis

May 9 report says Dizzy Dean limited the New York Giants to an even break in the St Louis doubleheader as Chicago Cubs built a lead with an 12 5 victory over Brooklyn. Giants won 4 1 in game one but fell 6 3 in the nightcap.

Dizzy Dean ST. Louis W York U.P John McGraw New York Giants Chicago Cubs Giants St. Louis Cardinals New Yorkers McGrawmen Cards Hurler Cardinals Dizzy

Basketball matchups list for major American cities

Schedule shows games across leagues with pairs including Brooklyn versus St Louis Boston versus Pittsburgh New York versus Chicago Philadelphia versus Cincinnati St Louis versus New York Chicago versus Philadelphia Detroit versus Boston Cleveland versus Washington Toledo versus Milwaukee Columbus versus Kansas City Louisville versus St Paul Indianapolis versus Minneapolis.

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Indians Rise to Top of American Association Ladder

The Indianapolis Indians moved to the league lead as Kans City and Toledo split a doubleheader, with Lawson winning the first game 6 4 and Carson earning the second 13 4. Hill pitched Columbus to a 6 2 win over Milwaukee as Lowinville and Minneapolis were rained out.

Columbus Indianapolis Indians St. Paul American Association Kansan City Toledo Lawson Madhens Blues Carson Hill Milwaukee Lowinville Minneapolis Indianapolis

Reds Extend Winning Streak with Four Straight Over Braves

In Cincinnati on May 9 the Reds defeated the Boston Braves to extend their streak to four straight wins. Silas Johnson earned his fourth victory despite a rough outing by opponent Ernie Lombardi and the Reds piled up 13 hits, including three by Mickey Heath and Wally Gilbert. Key plays included Douthit's double, a Dunarero? error, and an early four-run fourth inning capped by several hits and errors.

Boston Braves Cincinnati Boston Bi Johnson Redland Field Philadelphia Phillies Reds Owen Carroll Holley Phils Rhinelanders Silas Johnson Mickey Heath Wally Gilbert Dia Taylor Douthit Ernie Lombardi Knaothe Darocher Gilbert Heath Hatey Douthit Urbanski Abrhpoa Knethe Urbanski SH Berger Ctf Worthington Schulmerich Moore Rad Maranville Beckhapgl Hargrave bClark Seibold Mottianey Nancacoce Herman Gilber Jurocher Johnson Hardrave Mangum Umbes Pfirman Quigley Ime

Ohio University hosts multi-sport high school meet weekend

Athens fans can watch Class A and B high schools compete in baseball tennis and track on Friday and Saturday. Ohio University teams join with a dual track meet and a baseball game amid potential doubleheaders. Saturday features a high school track final then a OHU vs MuakKingum dual and a Wabash game with a possible St Paul Tokio exhibition.

Athens Sport Ohio University Southeastern Ohio High O. C. Bird MuakKingum Don Peden Wabash University of St. Paul Tokio

Boy Bandit Feller Smarter Every Day Says History Maker

Henry McLemore reports on James Joy Johnston promoting Max Schmeling’s Kingston visit with a flashy processional, a grand reception, and a free luncheon by Cohen and Meltzer. The piece mocks the elaborate welcome, noting Johnston’s clever promotions and growing influence.

James Joy Johnston Walter St. Denis B&j. Denises Greenhill Lodge Schmeling Brother St. Denis Cohen Meltzer Kingston Johnston New York Cohen and

Mastering Golf Power Through Clubhead Speed

The article argues that long drives come from fast well timed clubhead speed rather than aggressive weight shifting. If the swing is smooth and comfortable a natural weight shift follows as the club draws the body into the shot, preventing forced body movement.

Bobcats Face Miami in Crucial Oxford Showdown

Mitch's Musings notes a tight week for Ohio University baseball as Bobcats seek a win at Oxford against Miami to stay in Buckeye diamond title contention. Vern Wolfe and Bill Gilvary expected to start, with pitching as strongest team facet despite bat and infield struggles.

Buckeye Oxford Crew Ohio @oach Bobcats Miami Bobecats Vern Wolfe Bill Gilvary Don Peden Champs Gilvary Wolfe Redskins Vern Peden Patty McDonald McDonald Huntington Marshall College Big Green West Virginia Wabash O. C. Bird Cincinnati

Driver dies after Oakland speedway crash

Jimmy Sharpe, a Los Angeles auto racing driver, died from injuries after a 100 mile race at Oakland Speedway. His car skidded and overturned during the event yesterday.

Oakland Calif Jimmy Sharpe Los Angeles Oakland Speedway

Birds Defeat Brewers in Finale 6-2

Columbus Red Birds break a three-game slide by beating the Milwaukee Brewers 6 to 2 in the finale. Key seventh inning hits from Cullop Swanson and Clarke spark the rally after a tight six frames. Christenson doubled for Milwaukee and Riggs homered for Columbus as Braxton closes the win. Umpires Brown and Goetze. Time 2:08.

Milwaukee Case Columbus Redbirds Brewers Carmen Hl Ty Christensen Brews Riggs Renea Whitehead Mill Braxton Stiely Clarke Swanson Gallop Columbus Dstacese Lebourvenmu Bwansor TC Winmedonieen Hill Civscceanes Bru Nanacaeuiemiian Christenaen Wiusc O'Rourke Os.c Cksiniakamea Stogd Sentivanwiecken Conimbus Bifely Hite Brown and Goetze

Baseball Leaders Reach Scoring Heights In Packed Season

Players such as Foxx of the Athletics and VOs mik from Indiana appear among home run and batted in leaders. Other notable names include Reynolds and Whitney on Phillies and Critz with the Giants as top RBI contributors. The report lists multiple teams and individual season stats across the league, highlighting power and run production.

Mlager Club Foxx Athletics Reynolds Senators Mation Phillies Whitney Critz Giants Terry Giante Collins Cards

Landslide in Lyons Buries Two Buildings Killing Dozens

In Lyons on May 9 a landslide wrecked two apartment houses leaving about thirty missing. Mayor Eduuard Herriot and a leading radical socialist narrowly escaped death amid the disaster.

Lyons France Eduuard Herriot

Merchants Split Pair With Chauncey And Hillsboro

Athens Merchants earned an even split in a weekend doubleheader. They defeated Chauncey 15 to 9 on Saturday, with Chauncey’s pitching and hitters noted for a fragile performance. Sunday in Hillsboro, the Merchants lost 3 to 0 in a tight, error-free game highlighted by stellar defense.

Athens Chaunceyg Hillsboro Merchants Boland Chauncey Murad Noble Merchante Tyson Hillaboro St. Phieston Hills Tomaselli

Merchants to debut in Athena with two Athens games

The Merchants are rolled and scraped this week and expect first class shape for their Athena debut. Ten games are booked this week with Chauncey and Carbondale as the opposition in Athens. A first class umpire seeking Saturday and Sunday assignments should contact Baset Murad.

Athens Hillsboro Hox Tomaselli Murad Phieston Wright Fairgrounds Athena Chauncey and Carbondale Clase Saturniay Baset Murad

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