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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1933

Page

9

Dodgers Use Depth In Pitching To Grab Early Standings

Brooklyn shows a team reliant on pitching depth as Walter Beck and Watson Clark win two games each in a busy week. Beck shines with a 2 1 win over Boston in 10 innings and drives in the first run with a double, while Ed Brandt limits Brooklyn to five hits for the Braves. The Braves, Dodgers and a cold damp forecast push postponements across the league as Chicago tops St. Louis 3 0 for a second straight shutout.

Pirates Brooklyn Walter Beck Memphis Watson Clark Beck Carroll Cardinals Carrol Dazzy Vance Phils al Lopez Tony Cucccinello Ed Brandt Braves Dodgers New York Philadelphia Chicago White Sox St. Louis Browns

Ohio Baseball Postponed by April Showers

Rain delays force 17 of 33 Ohio games to be postponed. Cleveland Indians open home series in Cleveland. Columbus and Toledo postpone home games. Cincinnati Reds among least lucky with only three of seven games played.

Ohio Columbus U.P Landis Cleveland Indians Cleveland Stadium Detroit Indians Toledo American Association Milwaukee Kansas City Cincinnati Reds Pittsburgh St. Louis Cleveland

Gallipolis and Jackson Tangle in Track Opener

Gallipolis and Jackson start the 1933 track season with a dual meet scheduled Saturday at 12:20 PM at the football field before moving to the Gallia County Fairgrounds. Each school may enter four events and two men per event with scoring for the top three. events listed include pole vault broad jump high jump mile run discus dash 880 and relays.

Gallipolis Jackson Gallia County Fairgrounds

Gallia Academy honors senior Fred Broyles as captain

Gallipolis April 2 Fred Broyles senior and forward on the Gallia Academy basketball team for the 1932 33 season was elected honorary captain at a team meeting. Letters will be awarded at Friday's assembly to Broyles Charlies Hamrick Aaron Kelton Woodrow Brothers Lawrence Bastiana Si Spencer Junior Betz and Junior Moots manager.

Gallipolis Fred Broyles Gallia Academy Broyles Charlies Hamrick Aaron Kelton Woodrow Brothers Lawrence Bastiana Si Spencer Junior Betz Junior Moots

Rosenbloom Wires Levandowski In One Round Display

World light heavyweight champion Marie Rosenbloom dominated Martin Levandowski of Grand Rapids Mich in one round at St Louis drawing about 5000 spectators. Rosenbloom used a steady left jab and rapid two fisted combinations as Levandowski failed to win a round.

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32 Champs To Be Faced In Lid Lifter

Ohio University opens Buckeye Conference baseball against Miami at Ohio Field as Don Peden fields a limited practice squad amid questionable weather. Revisions in the lineup include Billy Schreiber at first, Horace Hockenberry in right, and Sam Seiger at third with Shade Saunders to start on the mound if conditions allow.

Ohio University Buckeye Miami Ohio Field Don Peden Buckeye Chase Bobcat Ilinois Billy Schreiber Vittorella Hlins Schreiber Horace Hockenberry Hock Pfiegef St Ghort Sad Herb Laegeen Sam Seiger Illinois Hockenberry Vic Bartell Toby Frecka Peden Shade Saunders Sam Galabow Ohio Wesleyan Saunders Shade

Baseball standings and rain–affected results as listed

The standings show National League games, including Brooklyn 2 Boston 1 in 10 innings and New York at Philadelphia with wet grounds. American League notes Chicago 3 St Louis 0 and several postponed games due to rain, with Minneapolis 10 Thalanapolis 5 and St Paul 4 Louisville affected. Friday schedules include Cincinnati at Pittsburgh and multiple intercity matchups across leagues.

Ted Lyons Browns Dick Coffman Sam Gray Lew Fonseca Outfit Boston Washington Philadelphia New York Detroit Cleveland National Brooklyn American Chicago St. Louis Associatio Minneapolis Thalanapolis Louisville St. Paul Milwaukee Columbus Kansas City Toledo Cincinnati Pittsburgh Chicago Minneapolis Indianapolis Louisville National Club Brooklyn Philade Cincinnat St Louis Censesee Pet Philadelph Association Club St Paul Indianapois Columbu

Fight Stopped When Champs Take It Easy

In Cleveland last night a non title bout between middleweight champions Ben Jeby and Gorilla Jones was halted in the sixth round for stalling. The Cleveland Boxing Commission may suspend both fighters across 38 NBA states. Police and fans clashed as the ring was cleared and ticket refunds demanded.

Cleveland U.K Cleveland Boxing Commission America Ben Jeby Gorilla Jones National Boxing Association Fred Brock Jones Akron New York Jeby

Catching Trout Requires Skill and Tact in Landing

The text advises on landing trout with care to prevent losing the hook. It emphasizes keeping the rod bent toward the fish, using the left hand to control slack, and guiding the fish with lifts and steady pressure. If possible, use a net by submerging it to draw the fish through water for a final capture.

Two Boxing Stars Stage Wrestling Style Bout in Cleveland

Willie Gorila Jones and Ben Jeby met for a misbooked 12 round non title scrap in Cleveland. They spent six rounds hugging and dancing rhumba until Referee Fred Block halted the match amid boos from the disappointed crowd.

Willie ‘Gorila” Jones Akron Ben Jeby New York Cleveland Fred Block

Why boxing fights fail to draw a paying crowd

The author argues non title bouts with champions lack stakes and excitement. He blames easy terms, friendly arrangements, and commissions for focusing on champions and personnel rather than the sport. Fans seek value for their money and deserve genuine competition.

Sutter Faces Bell In Tennis Tourney

White Sulphur Springs W Va April 20 Clifford Sutter of New Orleans, a new Davis Cup team member, plays Berkeley Bell of Texas in a Mason and Dixon quarter-final. Also Wood vs Hall and Shields awaiting semi-final, with Mrs John Van Ryn and others advancing in women's singles.

White Sulphur Springs W. Va Young Clifford Sutter New Orleans Berkeley Bell Sidney B. Wood New York J. Gilbert Hall South Orange N. J Francis X. Shields Gregory Mangin Newark John van Ryn Mia P. B. Hawk Maud Levi Florence le Boulliier

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