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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1933
Page
5
The article outlines Mateh's Mipsings on upcoming weeks with the University of Peden baseball schedule. It notes Illini and Bobcats opponents, starter outlines, and mentions players Walt Parsons Sam Galabow Lew Vittorella and Bartel among others as key figures shaping the team’s prospects.
Cincinnati Reds lose 7-6 to the St Paul Apostles as Walter Miller is released and Si Johnson prepares to start the opener. Whitey Hilcher pitched the later innings while the box score details the early scoring by Saint hitters.
Wrestlers from New York Buffalo and California faced off with multiple decisions draws and wins. Notable results include Nick Lutze of New York defeating Sam Cordovano of Buffalo and Sam Stein of New York beating Jack Washburn of Boston. Ed Don George beat Charley Strack at Buffalo.
Moraga Calif April 11 Ed Slip Madigan signed a new five year head football coach contract at St Marys College. The agreement expires in 1937 making Madigan the oldest football coach in continuous service on the Pacific Coast.
Gene Sarazen denounces the Professional Golfers' Association of America for excluding Bill Burke from the 1933 Ryder Cup squad. He notes Burke's past titles and Ryder Cup performance, argues he belongs on the team, and suggests teammates share expenses to fund Burke's spot.
Milwaukee's Gil Zunker and Frank Benkovic won two-man event and helped set records in the 1933 American Bowling Congress tournament. Jack Karstens of Fort Sheridan bowled the third perfect 300, while Earl Hewitt led individual scores with 724 and Zunker set all events mark at 2,060.
Chicago April 11 Jesse Haines of the St Louis Cardinals and Urban Red Faber of the Chicago White Sox are the longest serving players in major league baseball. Haines has been with the Cardinals since 1920, giving him the sport’s oldest continuous service with one club. Faber has been with the White Sox since 1914.
New York reports Max Baer lands in top form for his June clash with Max Schmeling. The California heavyweight, 6 feet 2 inches and 218 pounds, exudes confidence, vows fame and glory, and dismisses money as his motive. Baer predicts a knockout and brushes off past legal troubles as he eyes training to reach about 210 pounds.
Listed results show participants A Dingwell Detroit 1942 C Johnson Erie Pa 1923 K Maurer Syracuse 1922 O Stein St Louis 1020 E Hewitt Erie Pa 1923 M Lindsay New Haven Conn 1909 W Lundgren Chicago 1909 reflecting high scores in a mid 20th century competition.
The American Association began play in Louisville Indianapolis Toledo and Columbus with Minneapolis the 1932 champions facing Columbus and other opening games. Preseason favorites put Minneapolis and Columbus as likely September finalists as teams tout new managers players and club ownership reshuffles across the circuit.
Cleveland April 11 Roger Peckinpaugh Indian manager says the Tribe has as good a chance as Philadelphia or Washington to finish second in the American League. He notes youth and uncertain pitching as factors in the pennant race opener against Detroit.
New York April 11. With spring training finished sixteen major league clubs prepare for the new season. Owners foresee lower attendance and have cut salaries and expenses while Heydler signals doubt for the game. The NL race looks tight among Pittsburgh Brooklyn St Louis Philadelphia. The Yankees loom in the AL as favorites with Philadelphia Washington and Cleveland seen as challengers.
Reading shows multiple college exhibition game results featuring Fordham University Boston College and Pittsburgh against Louisville and Detroit with scores and listed players across the event. Teams posting wins include Pittsburgh over Louisville and Boston College over New York squads with varying point totals.
Chicago April 11. Promoter John Doc Krone plans Ed Strangler Lewis versus Jim Browning heavyweight match at the Coliseum tonight despite an Illinois athletic commission ban on wrestling. Commission chairman Joseph Tuiner warned police, as the body banned further shows and revoked sanctions after a hearing involving Joe Savoldi and Jim Londos.
One of Texas League rookies for the New York Giants Byrne James a Dallas born second baseman shows promise. After a season in the southwest he hit only two points under 300 but is viewed to improve. He is a strong hitter with 49 doubles nine triples and three home runs.
Fred Miller the Cincinnati featherweight champion headlines a Portland card as he meets Andy Bundy a local undefeated fighter in a scheduled 10 round non title bout. Bundy carries an undefeated record into the contest in trained ringside.
Akron April 11. The Ohio Open golf tournament at Portage Country Club has had its dates shifted from August 6 7 and 8 to August 10 11 and 12 due to a clash with the National Amateur meet.
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