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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1933

Page

5

Cincy to law court press shadows Ohio U basketball saga

The piece notes transfers and rumored resignations involving Ohio State and Cincinnati figures. It mentions Dana Ritter, Ray Detrick, and Ohio Wesleyan links as the talk centers on the Buckeye schools while a cinder title race looms and the Bobcats fade from early challengers.

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British featherweight bids at Olympic trials in May

British featherweight contender prepares for a scheduled appearance at the Olympic trials in May. The fighter, whose wife Ci ite arrived recently, aims for a strong showing in the lead up to the event.

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Golf Wrist Action Key to Smooth Swing

Golf writer Art Krenz stresses wrist control and proper grip to prevent tension. He advises cocking wrists gradually near the top of the backswing for a smooth transition into the downswing, with a correct pivot aiding effortless power.

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Red Lucas Shuts Out Cardinals as Reds Win 7-0

Reds stopper Charles Red Lucas threw a complete game two hit shutout to beat the St Louis Cardinals 7-0 in Cincinnati on April 17. Lucas allowed only two singles while his teammates battered Derringer and Stout. The Cards were limited by airtight defense in early innings.

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Knickerbocker’s Rise From Sandlot to Baseball Prospect

Three years ago Bill Knickerbocker played sandlot ball in Los Angeles where Casey Stengel noticed him. Toledo Club kept him on trial with self funded travel, he hiked most of the way to training camp and soon drew attention in the American Association. Later moved by Cleveland after a change in management, he developed a unique stance, hit for power, and became a feared batter with 216 hits and 69 two-base hits, bought for $15,000 through Toledo’s player trades.

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Gehrig Faces Run for Home Run Title as Yanks Firmly Win

Lou Gehrig belts his third homer in four games but Yankee expectations remain high for season wins, not records. The slugger drives in Ruth to spark a 5 4 victory over the Athletics as New York opens with four straight wins. elsewhere the Indians beat the Browns 7 1 and rain halts several games while the Giants and Braves drop openers.

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Red Birds Fall to Saints in Sunday Tilt 7-2

The highly touted Red Birds lost to the St Paul Saints 7-2 in Columbus. Bill Lee and Lou Gatland started seven strong innings before Osborne allowed two runs in relief. Penner homered for Saint Paul and Nachand added a single to cap the decisive inning.

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Big League Heroes and Pitchers Highlight Early Season Play

United Press reports Gehrig hit his third homer of the season for the Yankees in their fourth game while Red Lucas of Cincinnati shut the Cardinals. Brooklyn's Joe Shaute and Carl Hubbell of the Giants delivered long outings, Babe Ruth went 3-for-3 with an RBI, and Wes Ferrell of Cleveland injured a shoulder after a hard hit.

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Speed King Crashes at Ascot Speedway Easter Meet

Bobby Carey 29 former AAA national champion crashes through upper fence at Ascot Speedway in Los Angeles while qualifying for a 10 lap race. Throttle jam and steering failure cause car to 40 feet over rail, landing upside down. Carey dies shortly after hospital admission. Babe Stapp wins the race later that day.

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Six Champions On Ring Card This Week In Boxing

New York April 17 report six champions two former champs and several contenders headline a national boxing program. A top bout features Gorilla Jones of Akron the middleweight champion and Ben Jeby of New York meeting in a 12 round title fight in Cleveland Wednesday night both scheduled for a light 12 rounds under the 160 pound limit.

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Choosing the Fight: Smallmouth vs Largemouth Bass Battles

The article compares smallmouth and largemouth bass in fishing terms. It notes the smallmouth fights more boldly, prefers cold clear waters, and spawns on gravel or sand bars. Largemouth favors weedy bottoms and shallow spawning, with peak fishing in early summer to late fall.

Association Scores First Game and Second Game

In the opening game Kansas City and Indianapolis battled to a 3 to 0 scoreline with limited offense amid pitching and defense. The second game saw Indianapolis lose 2 to 39 against Kansas City as Niggeling Brenzel and teammates led a strong offensive effort. Milwaukee defeated Louisville 87 to 512 in a high scoring contest with Poli Hillin Caldwell Young and McLean Erickson contributing for Milwaukee.

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