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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1933

Page

9

Baseball rumors and players cited in scattered notes

A fragmented sports scribble mentions Indians plans and players Porter Averill and Harris, umpire Steamboat Johnson, Pirates, Red Faber, Dick Bartell, Dizzy Dean, and Giants birthplaces. It notes trading activity, a Beasley cadet school, harness racing hero Hambletonian, and a heavyweight with spinal injury rain effects.

Indians Porter Averill Wyatt Harris Lois Beaumont Steamboat Johnson Harry John- Heaven Ttsburgh Pirates Red Faber Dick Bartell Dizzy Dean Yankees York Giants Jotham Beasley Cadhets New Orlean Rage of

Frank Doljack Emerges as Tigers Prospect with Big Arm

Cleveland rookie Frank Doljack, 23, outfielder, blends a brief stint in the International and Southern Leagues with a strong late season for Detroit. He hit .218 in 58 games with Toronto, then batted .330 in 60 games for New Orleans and finished with a .358 mark in eight games for the Tigers.

Detroit Tigers Frank Dossack Toronto Frank New Orleans Tigers

Ohio women golfers set for July championship

Akron April 7. Women golfers from Ohio public links will compete the week of July 10 for the right to play in the Ohio Women's Golf Championship. The state is divided into five districts, each to send five representatives to the championship tournament.

Akron U.P Ohio Public Links

Yankees Favorite to Repeat As AL Pennant Winners

New York Yankees appear set to repeat as American League pennant winners with strong pitching and power hitting led by Ruth Gehrig and Gomez. Athletics, Senators and Indians show changes but the Yankees remain favorites despite age.

New York U.P New York Yankees Ruth Gomez Gehrig Yankees Philadelphia Athletics Washington Cleveland Babe Ruth Sewell Lazzeri Combs

Columbus Team Wins Six Day Footrace

Columbus runners David McClary and Edward France won the six day footrace at the Columbus Auditorium with a total of 538 miles, finishing 14 miles ahead of Mike Joyce and Edward Fried of Cleveland and Akron. Second place covered 5304 miles, while Roy McMurty and Lester Crews of Indianapolis placed third with 449 miles. Charlie Frank and Robert Taylor of Columbus were fourth with 408 miles and Carl Shorter and Kenneth Geiger of Westerville finished fifth with 371 miles.

Columbus U.P David McClary Edward France Columbus Auditorium McClary France Mike Joyce Cleveland Edward Fried Akron Roy McMurty Lester Crews Indianapolis Charlies Frank Robert Taylor Carl Shorter Kenneth Geiger Westerville

ABC Champs Roll Tonight in Columbus ABC champs defend title drives

Sohio Ethyl bowling team of Dayton will defend its world title at the American Bowling Congress drives in Columbus. The Jefferson Clothiers name changes with T Hildebrand replacing L Gaylor. Notable teams include Hank Smith Detroit Euclid Recreations and Rosenblums Cleveland Baby Ruth Chicago Farnan's Fort Wayne Freeman Shoes Beloit. High team score 1015 by Held Funeral Directors Columbus. Dow Chocolates 2933. Burke Opticians South Bend 2932. Steve Bosco Lorain led singles with 700. Nick Cuccio Columbus 683. Norrie Guest Elmer Jnk Canton 1282 in doubles.

Columbus U.R Dayton Ohio Detroit American Bowling Congress Jefferson Clothiers L. Gaylor T. Hildebrand Tom Zavakos Howard Sanders Harry Rosenkranz Hal Stewart Hank Smith Euclid Recreations Rosenblums Cleveland Baby Ruth Chicago Farnan's Fort Wayne Ind Freeman Shoes Beloit Wis Federal Mills Lockport N. Y Buchanan Oils Steve Bosco Lorain Nick Cuccio Tim Moran Canyon Norrie Guest Elmer Jnk Canton A. Pollack B. Black

Hinchman May Be Four Letter Man At Ohio State

Columbus April 7. Lew Hinchman captain of the 1932 Ohio State football team and Buckeye basketball standout may become the universitys second four letter man. He will try out for varsity golf this spring and could join Chic Harley as four sport letter winners. Hinchman has letters in football basketball and baseball.

Columbus U.P Lew Hinchman Ohio State Buckeye Hinchman Charles ‘Chic Harley

Hitchcock Signed as Yankee Shortstop Prospect

Jimmy Hitchcock previously starred as Alabama's halfback for America AI last year and is now signed by the Yankees as a shortstop prospect.

Jimmy Hitchcock Alabama

University names Kepen Purdue director of Athletics

Bethlehem based institution selects Col Nelson A Ke pen of Purdue University to lead the Division of Athletics and Physical Education.

Oe University Bethlehem Col Nelson A. Kepen Purdue University

Sande Aims Derby Win From Resurrection Stable

New York April profile of jockey Sande and his Derby hopes with Resurrection and St Stephens at Belmont Park. He recalls past Derbies Barton Zev and Gallant Fox, plans to ship horses to Mayrld Grace and Maryland races, and weighs Ladysman as a top-two-year-old with Derby potential.

New York Sande Belmont Park Great Park Resurrection St. Stephens Barton Zev Gallant Isaac Murphy Top Flight Whitney Farm Earl Mr. Howard H. M. Howard Kentucky

Millers Need Bolstering To Retain Crown

Minneapolis Millers under Dave Bancroft face losses of star performers from 1932 as Rosy Ryan, Paul Richards, and Harry Rice depart or are uncertain. New additions include Harry Holsclaw and Bob Asbjornson, with Zack Smith and Joe Mowry in doubt amid contract tensions. The club seeks pitching depth and infield stability to defend the American Association title.

Minneapolis Minn Minneapolis Millers Donie Bush Dave Bancroft Donte Bush Dave Millers Rosy Ryan Brooklyn Rosy Paul Richards New York Giants Harry Rice Cincinnati Reds Lefty Henry Mike Keiley Harry Holsclaw Newark Bob Asbjornson Cincinnati Rice- Henry Bancroft Zack Smith Nashville Southern Association Montgomery Ala Joe Mowry Double A Mowry Millera Joe Hauser Spencer Harris Art Ruble Ab Wright Elem van Gilder Mineapols Wvill

Manassa Mauler as Big Business Man

Promoter Jack Dempsey appears in business attire hoping the Schmeling Baer bout adds value. Dempsey, known as Manassa Mauler, shifts focus from the ring to promoting and shaping the fight’s business appeal.

Manassa Mauler Jack Dempsey Dempsey

Ping Pong Surge Draws 4000 Fans in Paris Tournament

More than four thousand enthusiasts competed in a Paris ping pong tournament drawing large crowds to watch players from local clubs and visiting hopefuls. The event showcased rapid rallies and strong finishes as competitors vied for top honors.

Paris

Toledo Card Is Attractive for Grand Circuit Meet

Toledo review notes 165 of the world’s best trotters and pacers named for nine early closing stakes at Ft. Miami July 10 to 15 as part of the Toledo Driving Club Grand Circuit program. Key events include the Peninsular Farm Stake with a 2500 purse and a free-for-all handicap pace featuring Mac-I-Win. Notable entrants listed alongside famed horsemen such as Dr. HM. M. Parshall, Ben White, and Walter Cox.

Toledo U.P Toledo Driving Club Ft. Miami Ohio Peninsular Farm Stake HM. M. Parshall Urbana Ben White Lexington W. N. Reynolds Winston-Salem Stacy Smith Newark N. J William Hodson Pinehurst N. C Walter Cox Goshen N. Y BE. P. Clements Elyria J. J. Mooney Fremont

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