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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1932
Page
2
The Philadelphia Athletics, after days of doubt, surged into the thick of the pennant chase by defeating the Yankees 8 to 7 in 16 innings and 7 to 6 in nine innings. Max Bishop and Jimmie Foxx delivered key homers as Washington and Detroit also won or lost, while Dizzy Dean shut out the Cubs 1 to 0. Four Washington State wrestlers were named Olympic aspirants.
American League results show New York 7 Philadelphia 8 and Washington 2 Boston 1. Detroit St Louis and Chicago Cleveland rained out. National League Philadelphia 4 New York 2 and St Louis 1 Chicago 0 with others unplayed. Southern Association Nashville 3 Birmingham 2 and several matchups listed. Southern League games include Atlanta at Memphis Knoxville at Little Rock Nashville at New Orleans Chattanooga at Birmingham.
Times-Enterprise editor defends stance on tax delinquency and voter lists. H R Banister argues registrars may misinterpret law, warns of potential disfranchisement, and questions compliance with Georgia constitutional requirements.
At a Georgia-Florida League meeting the directors approved five games weekly with three counting in standings and two designated as exhibitions to bypass limits on college players. They expect no extra cost and aim to start soon to boost finances while teams like Tifton Cairo and Tallahassee raise concerns about collegians on rosters.
In New York Kid Chocolate from Cuba outpointed Lew Feldman of New York. In Milwaukee Billy Jones of Philadelphia stopped Dave Maier after Maier quit from a pounding to the stomach. In Dallas Warren Levy of New Orleans outpointed Dennis O'Brien of Memphis in a ten round affair.
About forty World War I veterans left Columbus in trucks for Washington to appeal for the remaining fifty percent of their adjusted compensation certificates. Leaders said more would depart today, joining in Atlanta before continuing through Athens the Carolinas and Virginia, under Jonn L. Talbotton’s leadership.
Helen Jacobs the United States second ranked woman was knocked out of the French championships in the quarterfinals by Mme Rene Mathieu of France 4 6 4 6. Her defeat leaves Mrs Helen Wills Moody and Gregory Mangin as the remaining American contenders in singles.
H R Banister argues constitutional flaws in denying lists to those who owe property tax. He calls opponents inferior lawyers and rejects wielding political power to alter the law. He seeks equal rights for all and no special privileges, urging plain language in statutes.
Several hundred fans gathered in Cairo for a game against the Buds with a return in Cairo set for tomorrow as the two clubs open a three game series. The season drama includes league schedule tweaks and key performances from past Buds and Caps figures, including Peggy Campbell and Moultrie’s comeback win over Tallahassee.
Jerry Calhoun and Emory Dattles pursue a gang that has abducted Nancy Wentworth and two millionaires. After a ransom note from City Hall Station, reporters chase clues while the pair fly toward the scene, hoping to locate the captors and rescue Nancy and others before further abductions.
Eastern Time bus schedule lists Cairo Bainbridge and intermediate points with departures at 9 00 a m and 6 45 a m. The timetable includes Moultrie Tifton and intermediate points with a 10 60 Beal May note.
A large group from Thomasville plans to travel to Cairo tomorrow to watch the Buds play the Syrup Makers in the second game of the series. The Cairo game starts at 4:30 PM Thomasville time, 3:30 PM Cairo time, with the same admission as here.
Dizzy Dean keeps the league leading Cubs to five hits and defeats them 1 to 0 while Stars and Cardinals pitch for his job. Chuck Klein and Don Hurst drive in runs for the Phillies as they topple the Giants with doubles in the eighth. Jimmy Foxx and Max Bishop homer for the Athletics in wins over the Yankees, Foxx his 18th. Lloyd Brown silences the Red Sox until the ninth in a 2 to 1 Senators victory.
Latonia Ky June 2 Burgos King winner of the Kentucky Derby and Preakness aims to capture the Fiftyeth Latonia Derby on July 2. A Bradley entry would be first since 1906 to sweep both derbies and claim the $5 000 extra prize for dual derby winners. The event faces stout competition in a $15 000 purse as the purse was cut from $25 000 due to economic conditions.
Brooklyn Dodgers announce the signing of Bruce Caldwell former Yale star and Eastern League standout. Caldwell batted .360 for New Haven last season with 31 home runs and debuted as pinch hitter vs Boston Braves driving in the winning run. He is a first baseman.
Pitching and batting leaders across leagues including P Waner Klein Foxx Manush and Foxx Rich details show Klein Phillies dominant in multiple categories with 65 hits 46 RBIs and 13 homers while Foxx Athletics leads in batting .415 and 66 hits.
Atlanta reports Nashville Volunteers and Birmingham Barons in a tight chase for third in the Southern Association. The Vols edged the Barons with a late rally in a 10th inning win, aided by a miscue that allowed two runs. Big DF Hasty held Nashville steady through the ninth.
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