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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1932

Page

5

Reds Turnaround Adds to Nats Talk in May Debate

Cincinnati manager Dapper Dan Howley and owner Sid Weil have transformed the Reds into the NL’s most talked about club, lifting from cellar to contention and drawing bigger crowds. Wally Gilbert and Ernie Lombardi supplied key hits in a 4-2 win over Philadelphia as Ed Holley and Owen Carroll held the Phillies to seven and nine safeties respectively.

York U.P Dapper Dan” Howley Sid Weil Cincinnati Reds Reds Aew Cincinnati Philadelphia Phillies Wally Gilbert Ernie Lombardi Ed Holley Owen Carro Lee Phillies Boston Braves Pittsburgh Pirates Pittsburgh Fritz Knothe Braves Pirates St. Louis Cardinals Brooklyn Dodgers Cuccinello Clark Quinn Flint Rehm New York Chicago Washington Cleveland Indians Wesley Ferrell Lloyd Brown Ferrell Senators Brown Indians Cleveland Carl Reynolds Cronin St. Louis Detroit Boston Philadelphia

Reds Fortunes Rise After Trade For Lombardi Gilbert Herman

Mitch's Musings notes the 1930s Reds Robins swap bringing Wally Gilbert Ernie Lombardi and Babe Herman to Cincinnati in exchange for Tony Cuccinello Joe Stripp and Clyde Sukeforth. Lombardi blossoms batting .483 in recent games while Herman and Gilbert contribute solid defense and timely hits.

Cincinnati Reds Brooklyn Robins Wally Gilbert Ernie Lombardi Babe Herman Tony Cuccinetto Joe Stripp Clyde Sukeforth Big

Coach Clarence Edmundson's novel hurdle training device

University of Washington track coach Clarence Edmundson devised a hurdling trainer built from two uprights and a crossbar set at two feet six inches or three feet six inches. A curtain from the top forms a doorway the hurdler must clear.

Clarence Edmundson University of Washington

Reds Rally Past Phillies 4-3 on Ninth Inning Blow

Cincinnati seized a 4-3 victory over Philadelphia in the opener of the series as Babe Herman doubled in the 9th to break a tie. Lombardi added a triple and homer and Hafey reached safely to load the bases before Gilbert’s single scored Herman. Owen Carroll earned his first win.

Cincinnati Philadelphia Phillies Babe Herman Reds Lombardi Hafey Hine Gilbert Herman Owen Carrell Phil Bingles Hal Lee Abrh PO Morrissey Dierman Lombardie Os A. i Brgmth Sean Ip Piensa A Durocher Ti Carroll P Phil Ade Phia Rois Matlon Bartell Klein Hurst Hitney G Davis Et Lee Davis Holley McCurdy Acor Philadelphia Herman Hafey Bartell Hurst McCurdy Lombardi Hafey Lombard Lee Lett Carrol Heath Gut B Carroll Rilbert Holley Whitney Davis Lee Barr Reardon

Golf Tip: Aim at Hazards to Avoid Traps

An old coaching note explains that steering toward a bunker or rough helps prevent bailing into hazards. By aiming directly at the hazard a player cannot steer the ball and keeps hands and arms aligned. This approach reduces slices and prevents disaster off the tee.

High School Athletes Begin District Track Contests in Ohio

Columbus May 10 U P The district elimination meets for the Ohio high school track and field championships start next Friday and Saturday with events at Denison University Granville Ohio University Athens Miami University Oxford and extended May 20 21 at Muskingum Lakewood Youngstown Mansfield Findlay Then the state meet will be May 27 28 in Ohio Stadium Lakewood and Salem and Cleveland East Tech stars headline top marks including 100 yd dash 10 sec Parnell Columbus Central and mile run 4 32 McMullen Akron Garfield

Columbus U.P Denison University Granville Ohio University Athens Miami University Oxford Muskingum College Lakewood Youngstown Raven Mansfield Findlay Ohio Stadium Lakewood High School Salem High Dayton Oakwood High Parnell Columbus Central Halleck Williamsfield Ohio Wesleyan McMullen Akron Garfield Salem Becker Toledo Scott Thompson Haast Albritton Cleveland Cleveland Wast Tech Maxwell Shaw Gant Sandusky

Big Five Stars Idle as Weather Delays slate

Babe Ruth Lou Gehrig Al Simmons and Bill Terry were idle because of bad weather. Mack Wilson also rested with a sore leg.

United Press Babe Ruth Lou Gehrig al Simmons Bill Terry Mack Wilson

Last Night's Fight Results From Newark and Terre Haute

Boxing results list several bouts with notable names. Johnny Oakey defeated Al Ross in Newark while Freddie Fiducia stopped Kurl Lautenschlager. At Terre Haute Andy Kellett decisioned Muggs Kerr and Rosie Baker defeated Jack Charvez. Don Costello beat Red Holloway.

United Press Newark N. J Johnny Oakey Trenton al Ross Belleville Freddie Fiducia Kurl Lautenschlager Kansas City Charles Mascara New York Charlie Crosby Bayonne Terre Haute Ind Andy Kellett Muggs Kerr Oklahoma City Rosie Kid) Baker Anderson Jack Charvez San Francisco Jackie Parker St. Bernice Seilor Grigsby Sebree Don Costello Clinton Red Holloway Indianapolis

Ash Subdues Kansas City In First One

Ash pitched a strong mound duel with Hob Osborne as the Birds won the opener behind a timely scoring burst. Columbus also provided strong defense and timely hits, while Kansas City produced a lone eighth inning run on a Pick triple scoring Taylor.

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Buckeyes Open Home Schedule as Youngstown Visits

Dayton drops from first to a tie for second after a 10 4 loss that also left Fort Wayne atop the Central League standings. Rainouts sidelined other clubs while Youngstown makes its Central League return against Evie Sadora in the first home game of the season.

Columbus Indianapolis Minneapolis Kansas City McKain Louisville Saints St. Paul Toledo Milwaukee Dayton Youngstown Fort Wayne Daytona Youngstown Fine Buckeyes Evie Sadora Aor

NYU Violets Track Schedule Highlights Two-Dual Plan

New York University shows a light dual meet slate with Ris ters upcoming and a Penn Relays appearance. The Violets face Columbia and plan two additional meets before the intercollegiates to close the season.

New York University Violets Columbia Penn Risters

Indoor Lacrosse At Madison Square Garden Tonight

New York May 1 The Garden hosts an indoor lacrosse game as box lacrosse moves indoors amid a trend toward sheltered sports. The piece notes players will pass and shoot within a cage like setup with goals counted by scores while audience comfort and space are highlighted.

Madison Square Garden New York Atul Tate Rhode Island Hutam

Walker Heavy favorite Over Johnny Risko

G Mickey Walter the Jersey Roy Bullies of the heavyweights was a heavy favorite to defeat Johnny Risko in a 12 round bout at Public Hall Cleveland. Risko weighing near 210 pounds had been idle since November due to a leg injury, but a month of solid training failed to drop his weight to normal. The pair, who always fight hard, should draw a good crowd despite the disparity in size.

Washington Wes Ferrell Cleveland Indians Washington Senators Carl Reynolds Redskins Tribe Lloyd Brown Ferrell Nats Indians Bill Cissell Mel Harder Chief Peckinpaugh Harder Monte Weaver Cleveland Mickey Walter Roy Bullies Johanny Riaka Risko Walker Avely Battia George Pavitt Arthur Huttiak Risko- Walker Johnny Wark Onied Caeperos Santiago Acris Kaddie Lord

Fragmented OCR Note on Soundscape of a Contest

Vague description likens the crowd noises to a symphony orchestra with ambulance bells antiseptic bandages and reactions from friends and relatives. The prose evokes a dramatic chorus comparing sounds to a Greek tragedy without clear events or names.

Norristown Team Pilot Reeve Yerkes Joins Interstate League

Reeve Yerkes, a member of the Boston Red Sox, captains the Norristown Pacloh in the newly formed Interstate League a Class I circuit.

Norristown Reeve Yerkes Boston Red Sox Pacloh

Trip Through Quebec For Two In Rockne Six Sedan

旅 two travelers embark on a two week journey through the Province of Quebec with all expenses covered. A Rockne Six 65 Deluxe Sedan powered by 66 horsepower serves as the sole transport, offering a classic automotive backdrop to the travelogue.

Cuba Ward Line National Hotel Havana Province of Quebec Rockne

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