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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1933
Page
5
Mitelli explains rising scores in the ABC Columbus event with forecasts of high finishes. He notes 3,000 is a strong team mark while singles and doubles pace vary by alley setup. Frankie Benkovic posts standout totals as 9 man averages hover near 235.
Dr Edward Anderson of Chicago captain of Notre Dame football in 1921 is named coach at Holy Cross succeeding Capt John J McEwan. This is a recent picture of Dr Anderson.
In Atlanta on April 4 the Reds beat the Crackers 6 to 5 as Eppa Rixey held the home club scoreless in late frames. Cincinnati opened with a run in the first and added three in the third before finishing with two more in the seventh.
Maxie Rosenbloom of New York lost a 10-round non-title bout to Lou Scozza of Buffalo in front of a stunned crowd. Referee Jimmy Goodrich and one judge favored Scozza while the other judge had Rosenbloom. It was the seventh Rosenbloom Scozza meeting.
Chauncey-Dover High School awarded letters to its boys and girls basketball teams at Monday convocation. Boys recipients include captain Clark Preston and teammates Kendall Swart Robert Nye Wilbur Dew Glen Gardner Billy Smith Paul Green Clifford Shafer John Rankin Pearl Nicholson and manager DeWitt Walker. Girls letters went to captain Daisy Hashman and players Mary Ferrer Mary Louise Baughman Omogene Locke Evelyn Barnes Lavelle Ross Evelyn James Madeline Borden and Mary Zachary.
In Syracuse and Buffalo fights local boxers faced international contenders with notable outcomes. Stanislaus Loayza defeated Eddie Shapiro in New York while Johnny Herman beat A Jerome in Syracuse. Lou Scozza defeated Maxie Rosenbloom in Buffalo in a non-title bout, and several other bouts across Pittsburgh Philadelphia Newark Chicago Terre Haute and Evansville reported by United Press.
Joe Engel, president of the Chattanooga club, bought Ceci Travis for 200 plus fare. The 19-year-old third baseman, a standout rookie with .362 batting last season, now belongs to the Washington Senators likely as an understudy to Ossie Bluege. If he fails to hit, he may be sent back for season seasoning under Coach Cronin.
In New York and Kansas City bouts, several matches ended in counts out and disqualifications. Notable results include Lutze and Stein out after head on collision, Washburn and Malew defeated by disqualification, and multiple draws and decisions involving fighters from Brooklyn, Buffalo, Chicago, and beyond.
Ninety seven girls competed for cheerleader posts at Syracuse University this spring. After four weeks of practice, ten were chosen.
In Columbus on Monday April 4 Gil Zunker and Frank Benkovic of Milwaukee set a new doubles record 1415 in the American Bowling Congress tournament supplanting the 1380 mark by Harry and Charles Thoma of Chicago from 1924. Zunker then set a new all events record 2060 while Benkovic posted strong scores and strikes.
Henry McLemore argues strategy in baseball is largely guesswork and luck. He questions the impact of managers like Connie Mack and Joe McCarthy, noting team hitting, fielding, and pitching are decisive, while leadership and organizational roles are overstated.
International League official Tiny Parker, noted for his small stature at 167 pounds, umpired seven double-headers across eighteen days in the season, highlighting his quick strike calls and endurance among the league’s officials.
Frank McGee scored fourteen goals in a landmark Stanley Cup game as his team defeated Yukon 2 to 0 with four consecutive scores marking a record spree in the 1905 series.
A fragmented passage highlights Wate as a standout football coach and a leading gridiron teacher known for high scoring and tactical acumen.
In Rochester’s 9 to 6 loss to Columbus, Kauffman pitched eight innings for the Buckeyes, while hits from Whitehead, Lebourveau, and Riggs fueled Columbus’ offense. Rochester’s Bart on and Barton drove in runs, with miscues by Riggs and Perham accounting for several Columbus runs.
Gallipolis April 4. A survey by Coach Lawrence Myers shows most league schools differ in spring plans. Only Pomeroy and Gallipolis expect baseball. Jackson Wellston and Gallipolis will field track teams. Athens will play spring football under O H S A A rulings. Logan repairs its field and fields no teams. Nelsonville has no sports program planned.
Wheeling West Virginia reports the Middle Atlantic league will organize as an eight club circuit. Cities include Huntington Charleston Beckley Wheeling Johnstown Zanesville and Springfield or Lima. Schedule calls for 140 games from May 4 to September 6 with potential Dayton and Springfield movements discussed.
In the Columbus six day foot race at the Columbus Auditorium McClary and France led by 23 miles over Joyce and Friedl after day four. The leaders have logged 203 miles. Elmer James pulled a long shift last Saturday but retired Monday with a leg injury. Race ends Thursday at midnight. Team standings list McClary and France first, Joyce and Friedl second, McMurtry and Crown third, Frank and Taylor fourth, Shorter and Geiger fifth, Easter and Dixon sixth.
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