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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1934
Page
7
Baseball notes indicate the Giants and Cubs both display power and depth as opening play unfolds. Lonnie Warneke fires a one hit gem while Hubbell and others anchor a strong pitching staff. Stainback and Klein shape lineup as Cuyler returns with questions about rotation and benching.
Cubs pitcher Lon Warneke threw his second one hit game of the season while George Puccinel li and Sam West led the Browns to a White Sox victory with Farmer's two homers and West's ninth inning single. Ben Chapman powered the Yankees with five runs on a homer double and two singles in five attempts. Frank Higgins of the Athletics had a perfect day at bat with four hits in four tries. The Dodgers surge behind Van Mungo's pitching and a revamped batting lineup, while Connie Mack's Indians infield and youthful pitching spark the A's. Cleveland's infield blend of Hal Trosky Eddie Moore Bill Knickerbocker Willie Kamm shines but the Tribe lacks late punch.
Lon Warneke duplicates his season opening one-hit performance to lead the Cubs past the Cardinals 15 2 as he again shuts out an opponent. The Braves top the Giants 6 6 in Boston and Philadelphia draws a crowd as the pennant race heats up. Ben Chapman stars for New York with four hits and a homer as the Yankees win big in Boston. Washington nips Philadelphia and Buck Newsom shines for St Louis in a 6 5 Browns victory. Detroit rainouts and other results fill a busy day in early baseball.
Philadelphia exploded for 68 runs in a chaotic recap as Brooklyn outhit them 7 to 4 and capitalized on errors by Bartelis Hendrick and Frederick. The box shows a flurry of substitutions and batting order shuffles with late pressure from Brooklyn.
The Central League, six clubs strong, opens May 17 after completing its formation in Chicago. Battle Creek joins, backed by the Cincinnati Reds, with Ft Wayne Peoria Muskegon Grand Rapids and Springfield also included.
The Camp Gallia base ball team defeated a local pick-up squad from Gallia 7 to 5 in a Sunday game at the camp. The local CCC boys here fell 6 to 3% in four rounds with Camp Hocking on Saturday.
Despite the Giants dropping from first in the National League yesterday for the first time since last June, Bill Terry remains optimistic and confident they will rebound soon.
Standings reveal Pittsburgh leading with 5 losses and Chicago at 15, St. Louis 2, Boston 6, New York 9, Brooklyn 7, Philadelphia 8. American standings show Washington 4, Philadelphia 8, New York 8, Boston 6. Tuesday games feature Cincinnati at Chicago and St. Louis at Pittsburgh among others with several matchups across the league.
Lou Meyer, three time national champion, wins the 180 mile Targa Fiorio Road Race at Ascot Speedway. He leads Ted Horn into second place with a tight finish after 107 laps, followed by Al Gordon and Cliff Bergere in the top five.
A memorial will be erected this summer at the Polo Grounds in New York to honor the late John J. McGraw. The tribute will recognize his leadership of teams to 10 pennants and three world championships and is funded by the Giants club Giants players and the National League.
Francis X. Shields, a Davis Cup squad member and top U.S. ranking, defeated Bryan M. Grant Jr 2-6 1-6 6-3 8-6 6-4 to win his second leg on the Plaga Challenge Bowl at the Virginia Hot Springs event.
The Ohio Racing Commission will keep permanent daily records on weather, track and attendance for tracks under its purview. Two inspectors will be assigned to the largest tracks, and state revenue from pari mutuel betting will be taxed at specified tiered rates up to 30 percent on large wagers.
Cubs open the season with five pitchers earning wins and a flawless road record. Len Warneke pitched a one hit game against the Reds and again vs the Cardinals, while Billy Herman and Tut Stainback supplied hot batting. Charlie Grimm notes the club’s improved road form and strong home start outlook.
The price range for the June 14 Carnera Baer heavyweight championship fight was announced. All seats are reserved with ringside at 25 dollars, inner circle 11.80, outer circle 5.50, and outer rim 3.45 dollars.
Millers sweep Kansas City Blues 12 to in Chicago area action as Joe Hauser drives in six runs and scores three. Indianapolis tops Columbus 11 to 4 in game one of a doubleheader. game two ends due to darkness with score tied. Milwaukee beats St Paul in 12 innings after late home run by Gaillant and two semi pro subs star. Rain postpones Louisville Toledo doubleheader.
New York hosts the first eliminations toward the world featherweight crown after Kid Chocolate's downfall. Three ten round bouts at Lenox Club and one at St Nick's Arena start a weeklong schedule featuring Jackie Wilson Carmine Andrilli Vernon Cormier Andy Martin Charley Van Reeden Johnny Farr Petey Hayes and other notables across cities including New Haven Philadelphia and Boston. Additional bouts feature Maxie Rosenbloom against A Gainer and a slate of challengers in New Orleans Boston and Pittsburgh culminating in a heavy schedule through Friday and Saturday.
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