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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1932

Page

9

Bobcats stay in Buckeye title hunt after Miami win

Mitch's Musings notes Ohio University Bobcats remain in the Buckeye race after defeating Miami. The Redskins stumble closer to losing the crown. Result hinges on next Tuesday's clash with Ohio Wesleyan and potential needed wins over Cincinnati. Gilvary shines as ace pitcher despite early injury. Schaaf and Sharkey clash over heavyweight prospects as Schaaf dominates class rivals.

Bobcats Buckeye Miami Redskins Buckeye Gontalon Ohio Wesleyan Ohio Wesleyan Cincinnati Don Peden

Gilvary Dominates as Bobcats Rout Miami 12 3

Ohio University Bobcats beat Miami 12 to 3 in a Buckeye Conference game halted after seven and a half innings due to rain. Bill Gilvary allowed three hits, struck out ten, and led a 12 run outburst powered by Burke, McDonald, Pfleger, and Schreiber as the Bobcats built a seven run lead before the stoppage.

Xford Ohio University Buckeye Miami Bill Gilvary Gilvary Bobcats Burke Patty McDonald Roy Pfleger Barrett Jeff DeHaven Glivaryv McDonald Rex Burke Bartei Vic Pfleger W. de Haven Barte Schreiber Pike Vittorella Stevenson Vit Knight W. DeHaren DeHaven McDeonald Petty Barteel Dick Barrett Grimes Ohio Bartel Pliseer Thorn Abrhpoa LeMasters aWeber, Piace Lmiaieueer W. DeHaven D. Melly If Jc J. DeHaven PMU Cartwright Ncneuson Lincucas LeMasters Strobel IG Ee Peurrie Eccess J. de Haven Kelly

Lambert to Speak at West Virginia Coaches Meeting

Dr. F A Lambert of Columbus, noted football rules authority, will headline a Friday night meeting of West Virginia high school coaches and football officials. The talk accompanies the 15th annual state high school track and field championships and will outline rule changes effective next fall.

Morgantown W. Va Upe F. A. Lambert Columbus West Virginia

Indians Rally to Beat Minneapolis 12 to 6

In Columbus on May 11 the Indians widened their lead in the American Association by defeating Minneapolis 12 to 6. The Millers used five pitchers in a vain effort to stop the Indians as Kansas City and Columbus stayed idle. Toledo edged Milwaukee 7 to 6 in ten innings with two late runs. St Paul fell to Louisville 5 to 3.

Columbus U.P Indianapolis American Association Minneapolis Millers Indians Kansas City Blues Columbus Senators Toledo Milwaukee St. Paul Louisville National League Chicago Ote Ae Boston Enna Philadelphia Laionaaichniees Ae Cincinnat Hee Louis Sete E Ik New York Cleveland St. Louis Kansas City Peirreadors W Cnnennaision Geo Columbus Louisviile Cincinnat Abrupoa Toledo St Paul Doutit Morrisses Herman If National Lombardi St Louis Hafey Tgilbert Brookiye Cincinatti Durocher Pittsburgh Bimagre Louis Heilmann Detroit Washington Durocher Bartell Klein Whitney Davis McCurdy Benge Philademphbia Hafey Bartell Klein Morrissey Davis Iein Lert Cincinnati Lou Philadelphia Nlay Lee Harst Strucl Enge Ball Lombardi Neardon Barr

Big Five Infielders Produce Three Runs In Four At Bats

FRBE RUTHS singled walked and lined a long sacrifice fly in four at bats driving in three runs. LOU GEHRIG scored on a walk in four at bats. AL SIMMONS singled in four at bats scoring once. BILL TERRY added a run with a single in four at bats. HACK WILSON was idle.

Frbe Ruths Lou Gehrig AL Simmons Bill Terry Hack Wilson

Costello Defeats Morosco In New York Card

In a Lenox Club bout in New York Bobby Costello defeated Vic Morosco in six rounds. Thys Menger defeated Jimmy Abbey in six rounds. Mike Belloise edged Sammy Tisch in a four round decision.

New York Bobby Costello Vic Morosco Thys Menger Paterson N. J Jimmy Abbey Mike Belloise Sammy Tisch

Muskies Ready For Muskingum Meet Saturday

Ohio's track squad, fresh from the Miami meet, plans a strong challenge to Muskingum College in a Saturday dual. Elliot set Mt. Union marks in 100 and 220. Buckeye conference champs Granville May 27-28, events start 2 30 with field events and running.

Ohio Miami Muskingum College Muskies Herbert Mt. Union Concord Denison Elliot Muskingum Hurelers Dash Buckeye Granville

Benge Blanks Reds 4-0 in Second Game

In Cincinnati on May 11 Ray Benge shut out the Reds 4-0 to give Philadelphia a series win and drop Cincinnati to fourth in the National League. Reds pitcher Ray Koip took his first loss of the year despite a strong effort. Red Lions was scheduled to start next against Phil Collins in Philadelphia.

Cincinnati Reds Ray Benge Philadelphia Phils Ray Koip Red Lions Phil Collins Hie Philies Rita Phillies

Unclear Matchups Highlight City Basketball Rivalries

In a compact schedule Toledo plays Milwaukee while Columbus faces Kansas City Louisville meets St Paul and Indianapolis goes against Minneapolis reflecting a cluster of midwest tilt games.

Marietta College Names Varsity Rowing Captain

Ward Kanaga of Akron has been named captain of the Marietta College varsity rowing crew for the triangular race with Pennsylvania and Wisconsin crews here on May 21 Kanaga will row in the number five position.

Marietta U.2 Ward Kanaga Akron Marietta College Pennsylvania Wisconsin Kanaga

Schaaf Near Top Of Fifty Ladder Debutante Match Rumors

Henry McLemore reports Ernie Schaaf, Boston sailor, engaged to a Park Avenue socialite. The boxer aims for top status, noting his wealth and family needs, and vows to beat Sharkey and the Dutchman once given a title shot. He touts himself as the best fighter despite skeptics.

Ernie Schaal Dack Sharkey Sharkey Schaaf Rhen Schaaf Ernie Harry Wills Mike United Press Max Schmeling Stilman’s Jerry Jerry Buckley Schaaf-Buckley Boston Jack Gross Philadelphia Gross Henry McLemore New York U.P Ernie Schaaf Boul de Caulifleur Park Avenue James Joseph Tunney James Harrison Dempsey Sharkey Guy Sig Aaid

Derby Winner Burgoo King Cleared for Preakness Run

Kentucky Derby winner Burgoo King owned by Colonel E R Bradley finished an easy mile and a half workout and was declared fit for the Preakness at Pimlico. Jockey Eugene James praised his condition while trainer H J Thompson called him on the razor edge. A short workout is planned Thursday before possible travel to Maryland with final entry decision resting with Bradley.

Belmont Park L. I A.r)burgoo King E. R. Bradley Pimlico Bubbling Over H. J. Thompson Eugene James Burgoo King Maryland Colonel Bradley

Hawkeye baseball suspends four players at Iowa City

Four U of Iowa baseball players were absent from practice as coach Otto Vogel fired four veterans and suspended another for training rule infractions. Captains Elmo Nelson and Ed Groepper along with outfielders Leo Frigo and Wesley Fiala were ousted, with Frank Drager also suspended. The Hawkeyes scheduled to play Wisconsin at Madison Friday and Saturday, but Vogel gave no clear indication of reinstatement for the Wisconsin series.

Iowa City U.P U. of Iowa Otto Vogel Elmo Nelson Ed Groepper Leo Frigo Wesley Fiala Frank Drager Hawkeyes Wisconsin Madison Vogel

Big Bend League Scores From Recent Games

Coolville 4 Bashan 3 Chester 33 Kerrs Run 12 Dyesville 6 Rutland 4 Joppa 15 Tuppers Plains 3.

Coolville Bashan Chester Kerrs Run Dyesville Rutland Joppa Tuppers Plains

Short bunker pitch advised by Denny Shute

The article explains a bunker pitch as one of golf's hardest shots. Shute recommends gutting the backswing, using a club with leftward bias such as niblick or mashie, and striking firmly without lifting the ball.

Denny Shute

Canzoneri to Box Dublinsky in 10 Round Non Title Bout

Tony Canzoneri lightweight champion will face Harry Dublinsky of Chicago in a 10 round non title bout at the West Side Boxing Club on June 16. The match was announced today in Chicago.

Chicago U.P Tony Canzoneri Harry Dublinsky West Side Boxing Club

Home Run Leaders Face Off In Seasonal Totals

A compact recap shows players Terry and Stantes among homer leaders alongside Foxx Reynolds Dickey Cruz Walker and Averill Ruth with notable RBI counts from Ruth and Averill. The list includes players from the Yankees Giants Tigers Senators Cardinals Indians and Indians.

Foxx Athletics Reynolds Senators Dickey Yankees Cruz Giants Walker Tigers

Shutsouts Flourish Across Major Leagues This Season

Major league pitchers have compiled nearly twice as many shutouts as at the same point last year with 13 in each league. Washington and St Louis lead with four shutouts apiece, while Detroit and Boston feature multiple wins for their hurlers. Lefty Gomez notches his fourth victory as the Yankees beat the Browns 10 to 3.

York Washington Senators St. Loum Browns Detroit Boston Red Sox Yankees Athletics Pittsburgh Brooklyn St. Louia Lefty Gomez St Louis Browns Yankee

Foxx Athletica Gehringer and Tigers in key matchups

Fragmentary OCR lists Foxx Gehringer and Porter with Indians Reynolds and Senator names, plus Athletes and fees. Unable to confirm event or context from readable text.

Baseball Scorecard Of Aerial Center Mets Orgs

Score by innings shows multiple teams with mixed results and incomplete names. Pitchers listed include Warneke Heamaiey and Wedd. batters include Gilson Go mez Dickey Jones and Berry. venues or dates are unclear in the fragmented OCR readout.

New York Chicago Gibaon Schumacher Beil Horgan Warneke Heamaiey St. Laura Hikeri Hadley Stewart Ferrer Gomez Dickey Petron Boston Sortel and Hayworth We Fuivenbee Kline Michaels Tate Ff Jones Gregory Berry Grave Cochrane Milwaukee van Gilder Moore Cag Shea Harvin and Snyder Indiananella Minneanella Cooney Angiey Fiddle Pet Ryan Bridtheart Wiser Hensick Vandenberg McMullen

Believe It or Not Prizes Announced for Readers

Robert L. Ripley’s Believe It or Not feature invites readers in the United States and Canada to submit remarkable facts. Grand prizes include a Curtiss-Wright monoplane with flying lessons, a Cuba trip for two via Ward Line, including Havana stay, and a two week Quebec Province tour for two, all expenses paid.

Robert L. Ripley United States Canada Ripley Cuba Ward Line National Hotel Havana Province of Quebec Mr. Ripley Messenger Athens Messenger

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