Hornsby ousted as Cubs manager in surprise move
Rogers Hornsby is released as Chicago Cubs manager and player after a sudden decision by team president William L. Veeck. Charlie Grimm named the new Cubs manager and team captain, with Hornsby also leaving on the December 31, 1932 contract.
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Philadelphia
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White Sox
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Pittsburgh
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Mangin Stars in Southampton Tennis Meet
Gregory Mangin, New Jersey tennis star, drew the spotlight at Meadow Club in Southampton for the forty-second annual invitation tournament. He paired with Berkeley Bell in doubles and resumed singles against Fritz Mercur after a dramatic 1-6 6-1 9-7 upset of Keith Gledhill. Cliff Sutter, Sidney Wood, and Bell were among the advancing seeds.
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Art Shires Breaks Into Print Again
Boston Braves fired first sacker Art Shires after he protested a plan to send him to the minors. The volatile slugger, nicknamed What A Man and I’m Great, faced an uncertain future with final decision delayed.
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Washington Diamond Bail Leaders Annex Washington Diamond Bail Leaders Annex
Washington American Pearl button factory kittenball team loses 1 0 in city league to Second ward in a ninth inning rally. Ed Mondoson takes the loss while Stanton Kiesey earns the win. Troop F defeats First ward and Third ward tops First ward. Standings show three games booked for next Monday with partial standings and odd lettering in the box.
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American Pearl Button Factory
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Washington Y.M.C.A. Plans Tennis Tourney
Plans for the annual county tennis tournament are being made by the Washington Y.M.C.A. to be held in Washington in late August. Entry blanks will be issued soon and committees named to run the event. Kenneth Cline, last year’s county champion, will defend his title after winning several matches for the city and junior college teams and the city championship this year.
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Washington
Kenneth Cline
Dan Brouthers Dies at 74, Old Time Baseball Star
Dan Brouthers, famed slugger and 19th century baseball great, died at age 74 in East Orange New Jersey. Authorities report death after a heart condition. Brouthers played for the Baltimore Orioles and was revered by old-time players as possibly capable of greater home runs than Ruth with modern equipment.
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Petrolle Loses Crack At Lightweight Title
Billy Petrolle of Duluth fractured a bone near the elbow in two places during a workout in New York and will undergo surgery Wednesday. He was slated to box Tony Canzoneri for the lightweight crown.
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Dickey Fined and Suspended Highlight Changing Baseball
Bill Dickey, Yankee catcher, drew a $1000 fine and a month suspension after striking Carl Reynolds for sliding high into home plate. The incident sparks debate on discipline and echoes of John McGraw’s past vigor and penalties in the league.
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Carl Reynolds
John McGraw
Large Qualifying Field Tees Off In Junior Golf Meet
A record field tees off in Cedar Rapids for the Kenmore junior golf meet for boys 17 and under with early entries over twenty five and three days of qualifying. Match play begins Sunday across several flights with the top flight vying for the championship trophy donated by C. C. Carter Harold Smith and Homer Burkholder.
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Cedar Rapids
C. C. Carter
Harold Smith
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Italian Boys Shatter Express Wagon Record
In Hackensack New Jersey seven Italian boys rode a smelly beer box on wheels across pavements for a marathon event dubbed the Hackensack Olympics. They shattered the prior 105 hour mark set by a Brooklyn junior crew and continued toward Hoboken along the old Hackensack road. The boys showcased their home made power chariot last week and surpassed the 105 hour benchmark Sunday morning.
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Semi-Pro Tournament Advances To Finals
DES MOINES AP The field narrowed to Charles City and Colfax in the state semi pro baseball tournament. Charles City reached the finals by defeating Ottumwa 5 to 2 while Colfax crushed Boone 17 to 1 to win the other semi final.
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Colfax
Ottumwa
Boone
Independence Club Defeats Brandon High 3-0
INDEPENDENCE The Iowa State hospital team defeated Brandon high school 3-0 after a scoreless tie. Jimmie McDonald hit a decisive home run to break the deadlock. Batteries listed for Brandon Langdon Meyers and for the hospital Wing McSweeney.
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Jimmie McDonald
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Columbus Junction Wins Kittenball 8 to 3
Columbus City defeated the East Side kittenball team 8 to 3 in a league game Monday evening at Columbus Chautauqua Park. Conesville and Fredonia set to play Thursday evening at the same park.
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Maytag Begins Defense of Colorado Golf Title
Maytag of Newton Iowa the defending champion was paired with Don Stearn of Newton in the first round at the Broadmoor invitation golf tournament in Colorado Springs. Maytag qualified Tuesday with a 77.
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Prime Camera Triumphs in 120 Round Decision
Italian fighter Prime Camera defeats Birkie of Germany by 120 round decision Tuesday night at Queensboro Stadium New York. In Helena Montana Hubert Boise Idaho KOes Vincent Sacraments Lee Smithson weighs 200 pounds decisions Ray Richards 195 pounds ia Lanoate 6.
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Hawkeye grid veterans eye Iowa squad under Solem
University of Iowa coach Ossie Solem plans to field a veteran Hawkeye lineup with sixteen varsity lettermen returning six linemen and four backs. Key veterans include Marcus Magnussen Clinton center Edward Dolly Rock Island guard Robert Loufek Davenport end and other established players. The article lists multiple sophomores and prospects at tackle guard and quarterback with a full 1932 schedule following.
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Ossie Solem
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Marcus Magnussen
Clinton
Edward Dolly
Rock Island
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Davenport
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Kenneth Trickey
Iowa Falls
Harold Swaney
Grinnell
Eugene Clearman
Ray Fisher
Des Moines
Byron Bury
Benton Harbor
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Hudson
John Sutsman
Greeley
Colo
Sam Meltzer
Muscatine
Tom Moore
Waterioco
Wilmon Hass
Forest Park
Sam Maas
Union City
Marvin Lueck
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Charles Lee Conte
Tullio Della
Smee Ottumwa
Leo Samuelson
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Howard Masden
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Joe Ae
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Marvin Kuhn
Charles City
Lawrence Parsons
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Didn't Take Long
A terse exchange features a wife taunting a husband claiming she married a cook. He responds bitterly that he learned otherwise long before. The remark highlights tensions over expectations and roles within an implied domestic scene.
Cedar Rapids Tennis Pairings Set For Club Tournament
Pairings announced for Cedar Rapids Tennis Association club event at Coe College. Singles trophies go to winners with runners up and consolations. doubles start Monday after entries. Entry fees 25 cents singles and 50 cents per doubles team.
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Douglas Bennett
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Champion Advances In Washington Golf Meet
Bad weather allows first round scores to stand through Thursday evening. Vice Westphal, city champion for four years, beat Ralph Gibson 3 and 2. Westphal shot 40 and 42. Gibson 41 and 44 in the two rounds. The event is the largest tournament at the local club with four flights of sixteen players each.
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Rain Halts Inter City Tennis Battle At Washington
Rain halted inter city tennis in Washington as Muscatine and Washington teams clashed. Tom Cantoni beat Alva Runyon 6 4 6 4 and Kenneth Cline with Henry Little defeated Ashaler and Harper 6 2 6 4 in doubles.
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the Gazette
Muscatine
Tom Cantoni
Alva Runyon
Kenneth Cline
Henry Little
Ashaler
Harper
Baseball Magnate Sees Ray of Hope
Columbus Ohio veteran Joe F Carr, National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues executive, says temporary minor league suspensions may yield long term benefits. He notes growing public interest, more women attendees, and plans to reorganize leagues in lower classifications to inject new blood and expand playing opportunities for thousands of boys.
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