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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1933
Page
5
The Philadelphia Phillies face a salary standstill as first baseman Hurst refuses a reported $8,000 offer, pressing for $15,000 amid holdout rumors. Cubs consider adding Hurst, while others sign for reduced pay. the team’s cap situation and payroll disputes loom over Spring Training in California.
Cincinnati Reds beat the Boston Braves 8 to 5 in Atlanta in a Florida finale. Bob Smith will start for the Reds. Red Lucas and Larry Benton pitched for Cincinnati while Boston's miscues helped its rivals race in runs in the sixth.
The report questions whether a promising young player named Hurst can stay away from baseball for an entire season. It notes doubts about his future plans and hints at possible return timelines.
Primo Carnera lost a case against Emelia Tersini a 22 year old Soho waitress in the King's Bench Court. He must pay her 4200 pounds plus costs. The court heard letters from Carnera including phrases about a nest of love and trust. He attended without lawyers.
CHICAGO April 3. Re election of Col. Matt J Winn as president of the American Turf Association at the annual meeting was regarded virtually certain in official circles. A revolt to unseat him was dispelled after Winn and allies secured more stock. About 75 percent of stock was expected to be represented. Opponents had predicted a new president would take control when the Kentucky Derby resumes May 6. They accused Winn of mismanagement and wasteful spending.
The McClary and France team from Columbus led 219 miles at Columbus Auditorium, ahead of rivals Joyce of Cleveland and Fried of Akron by 16 miles. McMurty and Crews of Indianapolis held third, with Westerville’s James and Easter fourth. Daniels of Marion dropped out. Dixon continued solo and placed seventh.
George Manley of Denver battles Young Firpo of Idaho in a 10 round non-title Pacific Coast light heavyweight clash in Portland Oregon. The week lists several other non-title bouts with Rosn bloom Scorga, Miller Payne, and Shaw-Goodman among planned cards.
Columbus April 3 Ohio bowling teams prepare for the final eight days of the American Bowling Congress tournament. Defending champions Jefferson Clothiers of Dayton bowl Thursday night as new leaders emerge in multiple events. Fraig Opticians Covington Ky lead five man event with 3021, while Forrest Beye Dave Knapp St Louis top doubles with 1556 and Rudy Riepel Milwaukee leads individuals with 722.
California bantamweight Newsboy Brown was knocked out in the third round by Mexican Juan Casanova Vita in a crowded arena of about 90,000 fans in Mexico City. Brown was knocked down in the second and failed to land scoring blows as Casanova Vita controlled the bout with sharp rights.
New York Yanikers push outfielder Myri Hoag on a long journey as Fred Walker, rookie outfielder and son of famed hunter Dixie Walker, emerges with strong bat and power. Walker, a 2B weighing 170, hails from Virginia and has a history of solid minor league shows, including a 351 batting average in 144 games and 16 home runs in a previous season. The move signals confidence in his corner outfield and defensive versatility as New York scouts weigh his potential impact.
Henry McLemore reports a chaotic mix of sports notes from New York and Boston. Mentions include the rational women’s indoor tennis finals in Lowto, Charles Traynor at Northwestern leasing, Mrs. Jim Bottomley selling a St. Louis beauty parlor, and Maurice Byron claiming global all around athletic prowess with a $900 challenge.
Cleveland reporters note the Indians break camp and head north, with Roger Peckinpaugh retooling the infield and pitching staff. Key players Ferrer, Brown, Hildebrand, Burnett, and Averill anchor a promising lineup as expectations rise for a pennant push.
Gallant Sir, the four year old son of Sir Gallahad, clocked a track record 2 02 3 for the mile and a quarter to win the Agua Caliente Handicap. George Woolf moved him to the lead in the final stretch for a seventh straight victory, with Waylayer second and Lemon Hills third among eight runners.
Dayton withdraws from the Central Baseball League and will apply for a franchise in the Middle Atlantic League. The Middle Atlantic League plans a meeting in Wheeling, West Virginia, Tuesday to act on Dayton's application. Ducky Holmes, Dayton manager, stated the club will pursue the new league option.
Albany boys win the title by 22 to 16 over Amesville at Jacksonville Trimble High School gym. Amesville girls defeat Trimble 55 to 15 to claim the girls crown. Albany edged Green Run 15 to 12 in the semifinals. Amesville girls won all games by large margins.
Philadelphia Newark City Indianapolis Fort Worth Chicago Pittsburgh Warnecke Yerkes Tivning Hartnett Taylor Swift Smith Finney Philadelphia Baltimore Grove Parnrhaw McKeithan Madjesk Prudhomme Melton Mattingly Durham New York Detroit Schumacher Luque Mancuso Herring Hayworth Ret er gered by the mixed results and lineups in a set of exhibition baseball games.
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