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Newspaper
Hamilton Evening Journal
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1932
Page
6
The column by Dick Cownelly rambles through baseball lore and local chatter. It jokes about a three year Yankee manager contract worth 26 000 annually and riffs on Father Denning and amateur golf tales. It also touches on Hamilton High sports, Imfeld’s basketball plans, and a forthcoming Fermont coach announcement.
Fenmont club announces basketball tryouts moved to Wednesday October 19 from October 12. All candidates for Fenmont varsity and reserve teams must report for trials. Alabama football figure Frank Thomas emphasizes speed and backs transition to a faster backfield led by Captain John Gain. Bill Jones holds the Southern Conference 440-yard record. Diz Walker and Millman Holley are veteran backs.
Hamilton High coach Hirt lists changes for the flanks with Gray and Hele to start at ends and Liedtke in at guard as the team meets Cincinnati Xavier. The squad, minus injuries, seeks a stronger showing after a string of practice and three prior games, aiming to prove depth and readiness at Idolla Field.
The stage was set for a boxing card at the OX G Ar moey on Thursday night. Featuring Siva six votniers on the program with main talent, matchups include Matt Morsah versus Smoky Mageard in middleweight, Cue Cassidy against Charley White in welterweight, Al Hamilton versus Dess Breeman in lightweight, Pete Wes Wegham versus Breddin Hill in featherweight, and Shufftin' Billy Bakee facing Stennybont Billy McCoy in lightweight action.
Dr J A Quaries advises on golf stance basics from the Jamiton Journal, stressing that stance is essential and must be consistent across shots. He explains foot alignment, openness for short and mashie shots, and keeping both feet slightly outward to allow free body action and smoother swings.
Columbus October 12 Ohio State drills hard for the upcoming game with Michigan focusing on defense and tactics. Captains Hinchman and Vuchinioh are evaluated for return reports as rosters adjust and players push to top form for the invaders.
Crawford Columbus first baseman who has rejoined the St Louis Cardinals is named the most valuable player to his team in the American Association for 1932 by a panel of sport writers. He won 41 of 80 points with Russell Van Aifan a St Paul pitcher second and Erin Wingard of Indianapolis third.
Illini clash with Northwestern as coach Bob Zuppke seeks to avoid a third straight poor year. Northwestern, already defeated in Big Ten play, looks to challenge the Illini in a pivotal conference test. Wisconsin, Purdue, and Michigan State also prepare for key clashes as teams shuffle lineups and strategies.
Fight results include Alexanderia Vandec Bruovie over Weiss Nazareth to Raymond and Irving draw Sammy Sweet over Avelino Martin. Iowa State to display timing of grid games with an eight foot clock at one end of the stadium and sideline timer for period timing. Washington state reports a new first string back named Lambie known for stealing lamb during training meals.
A fragmented score item mentions venues and scores, listing names and entries. The readable parts name Ge Gasle and Ven't with scores around 200, plus Ware and Hilts referenced in a brief bracketed line.
In Providence Rhode Island and across North America and Europe, multiple boxing bouts produced a range of outcomes. Winners include Cambridge based Hibber MyWay and Rutty Dusek in two divisions, with wins also for George Zary nol in Boston and Oki Shikina in San Francisco, among others. many bouts report scores and weights amid a scattered field of international competitors.
Latonia Kentucky opens its fall meeting with the Columbia Day Handicap as the feature. Top weight 120 pounds goes to My Dandy, a seven year old with a long record. Other contenders include Cathop, Gold Step, Brexy Wisdom and Pitytime in the six furlong event. First race at 2 o clock with entries and jockeys listed for the afternoon lineup.
Hay Starr, a rooky right handed pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals, was invited to join the Giants. He said he knew a trade was possible but did not expect to be included, and expressed happiness at joining the Giants.
In San Jose California referee Fred Trottovos played a key role as Bubo Anderson of San Jose secured a technical knockout over Kay Keanse in the third round of a ten round welterweight match. Anderson trapped Keanse in a corner after an exchange, with an ankle ligament tearing during the fall.
New York Oct 2 The signing of Joseph Vincent of the Yankees fills one post while several openings remain. Dan Howley’s release leaves Cincinnati without a manager and Dante Bush emerges as a frequent name. Boston faces uncertainty after Marty Biemains’ interim spell, Connie Mack’s A’s fixture, and other teams plan renewals. The piece notes backers and possible returns for Cronin, Peckinpaugh, Carey, Street, and McKechnie as the majors eye next season.
New York reports a boxing card at Ebela Field with Tony Canzoneri defending his light weight title shot against junior Petrolle. Promoter rain delays postponed the event previously. Billy Petrolle is slated as the elder brother in a future bout on the same program.
Dr Alfred Cohn of Alihwaukes Wisconsin boasted five tarpon caught in two days during a Fort Myers Florida visit. Each fish averaged about 100 pounds earning him the Thomas A Raisin bronze medal from the Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce for tarpon fishing.
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