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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1932
Page
9
Bits O' Sports surveys a lively minor league scene in June nights, highlighting attendance boosts, star players like Swetonic, Arlett, and Bretonic, and the Cumberland Colts struggles. It notes Swetonic’s six win season, wartime era anecdotes, and shifts in support from Huntington Boosters and Wheeling fans as teams chase the Middle Atlantic pennant.
Cumberland pitcher William Helmick made the difference as the Colts defeated the Senators 6 to 1 in a late game. Chip Helmick dominated on the mound with a fastball location, while Duberstein led the Colts offense with three hits. Joe Speed Martin was slated to start the third game at 3 o'clock, with a promising Colt prospect Zueck awaiting for the Colts.
Frank Carideo, 24, former Notre Dame All American, led five days of spring drills at Rollins Field with Elmer Sleight assisting. Fans who doubted his youth watched closely as he demonstrated strong grasp of the game and carried on with energy and enthusiasm under athletic director C. L. Brewer.
In Cleveland, June 4, Economic a rangy foal by Infinite and Karella swept the final stretch to win the eighth annual Ohio State Derby at Bainbridge Park in 1 51 3 5. Loncheim’s color colt led early as Springstee closed late but Economic held on for a three length victory over Springstee with Our Fancy eight lengths back. Frank Horn rode to a record time with a $7,760 purse to owner H Lachelm of New York. odds 69.60 for a win, 3 to show.
Gentle John Kilonis of Manchester New Hampshire returns to the Armory ring Tuesday for a bout with Rey Carpenter of Lancaster Ohio in the weekly American Legion wrestling show. Also billed are Paul Adler Indian Lake Ohio and Dick Oru Marion Ohio with two Buckeyes to open. Plans to bring Pinkey Gardner to Charleston for a title match are decided after Car penter faces Kilouts Tuesday. Main event spans over two hours with a fast finish. semi final one hour. opener 30 minute bout.
The Gazette announces its first annual city wide golf tournament with entries due Friday June 10. A 18 hole qualifying rounds at Meadowbrook Golf Club begin June 5 6 17 with match play to start the following Monday. Fred Bannerot and Idea Pollack are among favorites as Charleston merchants donate prizes.
Clendenin's Rede rivals The Gexetti on the Elx river diamond at 2 30 this afternoon. Simms of Vasa and Hammack, former Charleston Twilight league ace, will start for the newspapermen and home team respectively. The Ghrette tossers have faced strong teams lately and are expected to draw a capacity crowd.
A total of 228 boys were examined over four afternoons by Doctors A A Shawkey, Hugh Thompson, W R Shidte, J A Rohr and Rey Kes. This marks the largest pool examined for free swim week, with no busy or noisy expectations for instructors. Any defects are reported to parents to seek their own physician’s care. Of 331 examined, three heart murmurs were found, usually due to infected tonsils.
Orangeburg reports Jack Sharkey explaining why fighters are temperamental after workouts for the Schultz title defense at Madison Square Garden. He cites money stakes and unfair refereeing as major pressures that strip boxers of knockouts and fair chances, urging readers to understand the sport's harsh realities.
Rockne’s protege Carideo leads 1932 Notre Dame spring drills at Evans Field as nine players report for practice. The squad prepares for a short session before a demanding 1932 campaign opening at Evanston against Northwestern, with eight other games against Big Six foes. Rumors place Skight as assistant and Bert Metger may assist Cerideo.
Johnny Maiden rides Suntica to victory at Washington Park in a close photo finish over Late Date. Suntica, carrying 122 pounds, defeats 116-pound Late Date by a nose in a mile and an eighth race, timing 1:83 on a muddy track. Payouts show Suntica returned 8.66 to win and Late Date paid 6.74 on two-dollar bets.
William Woodward's Fatreno carried red and white silks to win the sixty fourth Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park. Decale with Flagpole chased but Fatreno led from the start, holding off a late challenge as Man O'War’s line of contenders faded. Earl Bende and Linus Molte rode Mereworsh, helping jettaway early in the race.
Arkansas wins the 28th University of Chicago national interscholastic track and field championships with 127 points led by three pole vaulters Vincent Tingiey Dalton Landers and Ray Nob. Frits Pollard of Senn High helped Chicago build an early lead with wins in hurdles and added marks by Pollard Libertyville and others. Jimmy Owen from Maplewood and DesPlaines rivaled in sprints as meet records were pursued in a rugged program.
New York June 4 0 Hert Shotton manager of the Philadelphia Nationals announced the purchase from the St Louis Cardinals of Flinthem right handed pitcher and Eddie Delker utility player. Shotton said it was a straight cash deal with no Philadelphia players involved. The cash amount was not disclosed. Delker at Rome at shortstop and Hop at second base will be used as utility releases. the youngster comes with grace.
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