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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1932
Page
3
Bobby Brown and Huck Betts star for the Boston Braves with five wins each, remaining undefeated and sharing the NL pitching lead. Brown dominates Brooklyn, while Betts supports the Braves in a tight pennant race as Cubs gain ground. Other league notes include Gomez’s ninth win for the Yankees and Washington’s doubleheader sweep over Boston.
Regional results show Tallahassee 4 Tifton 1 and Moultrie 3 Albany 4 with Cairo 2 Thomasville 0. American League notes Wilsington 6-8 Boston 4-1 New York 5 Philadelphia 1 St Louis 4 Chicago 2. National League Boston 1-5 Brooklyn 6-1 Voeaure 4 Pittsburgh 5. Cincinnati St Louis to host a doubleheader Sunday. Southern Association Atlinta 11 Memphis 2 Chattanooga 9 Birmingham 5. Only games scheduled.
The slate lists marquee games: St. Louis at Chicago, Cleveland at Detroit, New York at Philadelphia, Washington at Boston, Cincinnati at St. Louis, Chicago at Pittsburgh, Boston at Brooklyn. Also Southern League fixtures: Chattanooga at Birmingham, Nashville at Birmingham, Knoxville at Little Rock, Atlanta at Memphis.
Jimmie Kitts of Athens Texas is negotiating to join the University of South Carolina as head basketball and assistant football coach. Though unsigned, the Ath ens Hornets coach who won two straight national interscholastic titles is reportedly agreed with Carolina authorities. His high school record suggests a major boost to southern basketball circles. Observers praise his teams as among the best scholastic outfits seen, with ready-made court material anticipated at South Carolina.
Country Hand pitched Cairo Syrup Makers to a 2 0 victory over the Rosebuds of Thomasville in front of a large crowd. He allowed six hits with five strikeouts and no walks while Doss yielded seven hits and nine strikeouts. The key frame came in the eighth when Bonner doubled to drive in two runs after a squeeze play setup. Blalock added a late hit to complete the scoring and Hand outpitched Doss to claim the win. The teams meet again in Cairo tomorrow and then return here for game three.
The article recalls Ray Conger, famed for toiling for Miller Huggins, as Minnesota’s Ray Conger battles to finish despite a new mile record by Gene Venzke at Madison Square Garden. Conger shows grace in defeat and continues racing around the track.
In a lively ball game Cairo and the Syrup Makers prevailed with solid hitting as fans logged thousands in attendance. Bainbridge’s Red Harrell impressed by pitching two shutouts in a doubleheader, coached by Ben Harrell who touts old time grit and corn field training.
Hot Springs Arkansas June 3 Four players new to the southern women's golf scene reach the semifinals with three aiming to bring the title west of the Mississippi. Mrs Fitzhugh faces Mrs Wallace while Mrs Beyer plays Mrs Randolph after a day of decisive matches.
Three rapid earthquake shocks hit Mexico City at about 4 45 am causing fear but little damage. Residents spent the early hours outdoors recalling recent quakes as the heaviest since a year ago.
The report notes Ray Conger leaving Thomasville for training with Northfield duties after a Georgia meet. He aims to return stronger for Olympic 1500 meter trials with five months to condition.
Chicago June 3 reports from the American Association show mixed results for the new quarter-price bleacher seats. Indianapolis opened 2,000 seats at Perry Stadium and saw attendance double, Milwaukee 2,200 seats offered a fair crowd, Toledo 1,300 available and fair, while Kansas City 32 takers and Louisville meager responses. Other cities Columbus St Paul Minneapolis tested the bargain rates.
Atlanta sent a batch of players to Columbus who, left jobless by the Southeastern League collapse, have found employment with other clubs. Hoke Beasley signed with Hazleton in the New York Pennsylvania League. Hal Betin joins Erie after Knoxville. Roy Carlyle with Scranton. Freddie Sington with Berkley West Virginia. Jack Baxter and Jack Sheehan with Knoxville. Russell Maxey to Jackson Mississippi. Cliff McGaughey to Charlotte. Fred Polvogt catching in the middle Atlantic circuit. Hugh Starling retires home to Troy Alabama. Duck McKee remains with Atlanta.
Four records were established at the University of Arkansas invitation track meet this year. The event highlighted standout performances by top university athletes and marked a record-setting edition.
In Auteuil, France, June 3, eight players from seven nations reached the men's singles quarterfinals, led by French favorite Henri Cochet. Gregory Mangin of Newark faced Cochet, while other matchups mixed France, England, Italy, Ireland, the Czech Republic and the United States. Mrs. Helen Wills Moody advanced toward a fourth French women’s title by beating Hilda Grahwinkel in straight sets and awaiting Mathieu or Nuthall in the final.
Elwood English of the Cubs-Found Pirates paces offense with four hits including two doubles. Dazzy Vance and Bob Brown split the twin bill as Dodgers and Braves split. Vernon Gomez posts ninth win as Yankees top A’s. Dick Coffman and pair Monte Weaver with Bob Burke lead Senators to a two game verdict over the Red Sox.
Atlanta crack ers defeat Memphis Chickasaws 11 to 2 to end Beck’s eight game win streak. Granger relieved and was hit hard as 16 Crackers hits pace the victory. Blethen allowed eight hits. Chattanooga climbs to leadership with a 9 to 5 win over Birmingham. Nashville moves into third while idle.
A compact roundup of batting and pitching leaders across clubs. P Waner of Pittsburgh hits .401 with 67 hits and 29 doubles while Klein of Philadelphia leads in runs 54 and 46 RBIs. Foxx of Philadelphia also tops batting at .410 with 66 hits and 55 RBIs. Pitching highlights include Gomez of New York at 9-1 and Bets/Brown posting strong lines for their teams.
The teams will play the game in a double header on Sunday. Knoxville and Little Rock were idle yesterday and will schedule their matchup for a later date.
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