Klein's Work Shines as Phillies Top Pirates 6-4
June 30 1932 Philadelphia Phillies beat Pittsburgh 6 to 4 behind Chuck Klein who went 4 for 4 with two homers. Klein drove in all runs as the Phils overcame errors and a late push from the Pirates.
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1933
Page
27
June 30 1932 Philadelphia Phillies beat Pittsburgh 6 to 4 behind Chuck Klein who went 4 for 4 with two homers. Klein drove in all runs as the Phils overcame errors and a late push from the Pirates.
Two state champions meet in the national intercollegiate golf tournament as Charlen Yates of Georgia Tech and Rodney Bliss of Cornell head the upper and lower brackets and face strong opposition in the 30 hole semifinal round. Yates plays Walter Emery of Oklahoma while Bliss squares off against Henry Kowal of Colgate.
Benny Leonard reports Jack Sharkey failed to defend his heavyweight crown against Primo Carnera at Madison Square Garden. Sharkey led after five rounds with precise boxing but traded blows in the sixth, yielding the world title to Carnera who had superior size and conditioning.
Amateur ball fans watch next Thursday as St Agnes faces Sacred Heart and St Ann's meets St Henry's at University field. July 11 also lists Henry's vs Sacred Heart and St Agnes vs St Ann's at University field, with July 13 set for Agnes versus Henry's and Sacred Heart versus St Ann's at University Field.
Max Baer hails Jack Sharkey as a brave, skilled opponent in a tense heavyweight title bout in Long Island City. Baer notes Sharkey’s error after a knockdown in the final round and praises Camera for an improved showing, urging a strategy of targeting his jaw. In Oklahoma City, Mrs Julian Davin faces Mrs Tom Wallace in the 11 hole final of the Oklahoma Women’s Amateur.
Umpire Runt er Bill and Ben Diamond were suspended indefinitely by Western League president Dale Gear after they quit during the fourth inning of a game between Omaha and Joplin amid bickering between teams. Gear called the action unprecedented and inexusable and will bring the case before the league executive committee in Chicago on July. Two substitute umpires finished the 5 to 4 Omaha victory in 10 innings.
The 30-30 Rifles of the Rilo Grande Valley face the Alamo Mulligraphing Lettermen in a four game set on July 2 and 4. Games will be at the 30-30 home park in Mission and the Independence Day contest in McAllen as part of the relty Fourth of July celebration.
The National Collegiate Wrestling Association championship at Lehigh University drew 88 contestants from 30 colleges and universities. Revenues reached 2400 dollars, marking a six year history of robust earnings and high scoring in both weight classes.
New York report recalls the swift right upper cut that felled Philadephia Phantom Shirkey in a heavyweight bout. Tommy Loughran, famed for ring craft, was watching closely as Carnera unleashed the decisive blow.
The five track at the Exposition speedway is reported in excellent condition for the automobile races to be held there next Sunday. The track has been smoathed out and all out on 16 to prevent flying dust. Among the drivers entered are Let Wick from Victoria Grady Sexton Luther Day Jimmie Devis Fred Ruth and Earl Allen of San Antonio Henry Seiler of Kenedy Benny Balge of Kames City Eddie Boyle of Seguin Eddie Byers of Austin Truman Brocka of Austin and Henry Melder of Pittsburgh Pa.
Fort Worth July 32 A rough start for San Antonio champion J Les Wilson who won a first round clash in the Port Worth Women’s Golf Association tournament. She advances to face Mrs H V Cardona of Fort Worth. Other bracket matches include Mrs Otto Morris of Fort Worth vs Mrs F P Dodge of Port Arthur and the championship pairings of Antoinette Goreshyev of Fort Worth against Betty Damon of Dallas.
The Associated Press coverage lists New York prizefight results with Carnera and Sharkey among contenders. Various bouts feature fighters including Bill Brennan, Harold, and Bayonne, with notes of knockouts and decisions from Madison Square Garden and other venues.
Pittsburgh workers at Walters mills face a postponed game with the Pittsburgh Independents. The notice declares the game canceled due to work, amid a day the mill opens and workers accept the decision without complaint.
Chicago June 30.U A all star American and National league teams in Chicago planned for one day with a rain contingency. The event at Comiskey Park would feature baseballs biggest stars as Major League Club owners met today. President John A Heydler of the National League and William Harridge of the American League discussed weather plans and possible schedule changes.
Harvey Handrick and Gerald Wallon starred for unnamed teams with doubles as Dockers edged a rival. Tex Caulston shut out Gtonia to claim an eleventh victory. Himmie Nox and Hob Johnson fueled a win with a Kamara RBI surge. Abe Ruth led the Yankees against the Indians with a double and two singles. Junior circuit seeks club owner approval.
In New York on June 3 Nadarse Naderse, Cuban Davis cup player, defeated Merritt Cutler 6 3 7 to advance to the semi finals of the Eastern clay court championships. Gilbert Hall of South Orange won a convincing fourth round match 6 1. Berkeley Bell, formerly of Texas, also won his fourth round match over J. McDermott 6 3 3 8 4 1.
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