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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1932

Page

11

Mitch's Musings on White Sox Trading Spree in 1932

Mitch recounts the Chicago White Sox aggressive 1932 trading period under Lew Fonseca. He notes the club led by deals with Cleveland, St. Louis, Boston, Washington, and Louisville, bringing in Hodapp Berry Kress Leeds Rothrock and others while sending multiple players to majors and minors. Six players moved to the minors as part of the activity.

Cage White Sox Cincinnati Reds White Sox Cincinnati Johnny Hodapp Bob Leeds Cleveland Ralph Kress St. Louis Charlie Berry Boston Chi Lew Fonseca Washington Carl Reynolds Johnny Kerr Irving Hadley Sam Jones Jack Hayes Fonseca Ill Cissell Jim Moore Leeds Hodapp Hadley Bruce Campbell Kress Smead Joliey Johnny Watwood Benny Tate Jack Rothrock Berry Fom Rothock Clgveland Jones Gaston Funk Louisville National League Chicago Rosjon Ee Philadelphia Louis Ceges American Association Pet Indianapals Kansas City

Backspin technique and pennant races mix in sports notes

Golf tips from Jock Hutchison explain catching the ball with the clubhead to stop and lift shots. In baseball news Jack Doyle updates betting odds with Cubs and Senators favored to win pennants, Reds slip to third. weather and rain affect games with Indians at Red Sox and other matchups noted.

Jock Hutchison

High Schools Start District Meet Friday

Southeastern Ohio schools begin a three-sport district meet with baseball at Ohio University. Chauncey faces Jeffersonville at 8:00 AM, Albany meets The Plains at 10:00 AM, then Class A games Portsmouth vs Marietta and Pomeroy vs Nelsonville at 1:00 PM. Final Class A and B finals set for 9:00 PM and 10:30 PM Saturday, with tennis and track events also on the schedule.

Ohio Ohio University Chauncey High Jeffersonville Albany The Plains Portsmouth Marietta Pomeroy Nelsonville Lynchburg Southeastern Gallipolis Athens Chauncey Wheelersburg Satuday Hamden Ironton Chillicothe Washington Court House Hockingport Cadmus Ames - Bern Wayne Township Waterloo Centéville Rome Mercerville Highlan Carbon Hill Gree Township Oho University-Muskineum

McLemore Claims Schmeling Camp As United States Territory

Henry McLemore recounts leading a news crew to a remote Hudson Valley wilderness where Joe Jacobs and Schmeling trained potential camp facilities. He asserts U.S. claims, describes rugged journey from Rhinecliff to Kingston, and notes a dramatic, humorous tone with references to Hobnailers and frontier imagery.

Henry McLemore Green Vaterland Joe Jacobs Jacobs Schmeling Daniel Boone Jimmy Johnston New York Rhinecliff the Hudson Kingston

Reds Back in Third Place After 4-1 Win Over Phillies

Cincinnati Reds reclaim third place by beating the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 in the final game of the series. Lucas notches his fifth win as Herman Lombardi and Haffey power the offense with two hits each, while Durocher, Herman, Hafen add two-base hits. The Brooklyn Robins visit after a rough day on the Rhine.

Cincinnati Reds Doyle Cincinnati Reds Philadelphia Phils Hillies Red Lucas Philadelphia Lefty Hallahan Bill Dodgers Jim Collins Boston Brooklyn Robins Robins Dan Howley Si Johnson Phillies Herman Lombardi Haffey Phils Lucas Phil Collins Lee Durocher Hafen Hafey Gilbert Heath Cnn Ncomue Morrissey ABRH Baguio Bartell As Meer Klein Hurst WLR McCurdy Lee Durocher Whitney Mbardi Collins Balisa Grabowski Barr Reardon

United States Davis Cup Team Poised Against Mexico

In New Orleans on May 12 1940 the U S Davis Cup squad prepared for tomorrow's matches versus Mexico. Ellsworth Vines the defending singles champion and Wartner Allison from Texas led impressive workouts while John Van Ryn of Philadelphia and Francis Shields of New York showed progress in doubles preparation.

New Orleans United States Mexico Ellaworth Vines Wurmer Allison Texas

Hamas Wins But Verdict Draws Boos at Philly Fight

In Philadelphia on May 12 veteran Tommy Loughran fought Steve Hamas to a controversial 10 round decision. The crowd of about 14 000 booed and hissed as Hamas secured a win after previously stopping Loughran in New York three months earlier. Newsmen were split on the verdict.

Philadelphia U.ak Tommy Loughran Ph “ Phia Steve Hamas Penn State Grid Hamas New York Tommy

Zaleski Rallies to Beat Tri Town Tigers in Rosa County

A five run eighth inning propelled Zaleski to a 6-1 victory over the Tri Town Tigers of Rosa County. Bighouse and Moore led the winners with three singles each while Thaker collected the same for the losers. Molhan struck out 12 as the Tigers were limited to nine scattered hits.

Zaleski Tri Town Tigers Rosa County Bighouse Moore Thaker Molhan Tigers

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