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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1933
Page
5
The report describes turmoil over Helen Wills Moody’s expected appearance at a Wightman Cup event, with officials withholding details on her health and the match fate. It notes gate receipts and insurance of cash, plus shifts in team lineups as the American Association prepares for a season kickoff and Birds’ leadership.
United Press reports Myers and Heinie contributed to the Senators victory over the Yankees. Foxx Mickey Coch Cramer and Ath contributed homers in the win. Box, Nge, Dodgers had three hits.
The Athens Messenger sponsors a 20 player singles field and 10 doubles teams for the first Southeastern Ohio Tennis Tournament at Ohio University courts. Top seeds include John Lutz and Richard Trommetter with six singles seeds and two doubles seeds. First round singles start Friday at 10 am. doubles at 4 30 pm. finals Sunday afternoon.
American Association games saw Columbus 4 Kansas City 2 and Minneapolis 11 Louisville 6. National League action had Brooklyn 1 New York 0 in 11 innings and Chicago 4 St. Louis 2. American League tallies include Washington 5 New York 1 and Philadelphia 7 Boston 6.
Lou Brouillard of Worcester Massachusetts is a 6-5 favorite to win Ben Jebys portion of the world middleweight championship tonight in a 15 round title bout at the Polo Grounds. Brouillard known for his punching power rugged style and southpaw stance earned the odds after beating Mickey Walker while Jeby is seen as a strong New York State champion in a match that also features Bat Battalino facing Phil Rafferty in the eight round semi final.
In Columbus on August 9 the A A leader won 4 to 2 over the Janene City Blues as Winford scattered seven hits for the Columbus club. Milwaukee beat Toledo 3 to 2 in ten innings. St Paul was shut out by Indianapolis while Logan pitched well for the Hoosiers. Minneapolis defeated Louisville 11 to 6 after taking an early lead.
Ridenour for Gasco suffers rare defeat in Athens Recreation League Tuesday night after pitching a one hit game but taking the loss as Gasco falls 5 to 0 to their rival.
Chicago Cubs win 4 to 2 over St Louis to close within one game of second place Pittsburgh. Gabby Hartnett and Kiki Cuyler led a 8 hit attack off Dizzy Dean aided by Charley Root pitching seven safeties. Giants slip after Brooklyn 1 0 win. Washington extends AL lead with a 5 1 victory over New York.
Zanesville won twice over Johnstown 11 to 9 and 7 to 0 to strengthen its lead in the Middle Atlantic League. The team now sits at 22 wins and 14 losses, with Dayton and Wheeling close behind at 21 and 17. Dayton beat Charleston 2 to 1 to hold position. Beckley Springsaid was the other game.
Golf fans in Wawatosa Wisconsin witness the start of the national PGA championship at Blue Mound Golf Club. Olin Dutra defends as Mortie Dutra Jimmy Hines and Gene Sarazen surge among favorites after strong 36 hole qualifiers. Revolta Sarazen Runyan Diegel lead field as others falter on tough 6 270 yard layout.
Francis Ouimet, 40, a two time National Amateur champion, failed to qualify for the National Amateur Championship at Cincinnati. The New England section at Newton eliminated Ouimet after a 36 hole round, tying for the final spot with Guilford and Clare. Guilford won the playoff to advance.
Herbert Hankinson a former Santa Clara quarterback in 1929 and 1930 is appointed assistant varsity football coach at Creighton University.
In Los Angeles Maxie Rosenbloom of New York defeated Kayo Christner of Akron while Gorilla Jones and Vearl Whitehead also fought and Henry Armstrong stopped Bueter Calmes. In Seattle Freddie Steel stopped Frankie Petrolle and Joe Ponce defeated Jack Wills by knockout. Eddie Ivory battled Johnny Boulli to a draw and King Solomon beat Ted Geach. Georgie Anderson drew with Teddie Palacio in Seattle.
Twelveteen year old pitcher Nick Robseff struck out 36 batters in the American Legion junior baseball tournament in San Francisco, highlighting his standout performance and potential for the season.
Maxie Rosenbloom outslips Gorilla Jones as he knocks out Akron heavyweight Meyer Christner in the Olympic twin bill. Rosenbloom halted Christner in the sixth round while Jones fought Wear Whitehead to a dull 10-round draw. Rosenbloom, a light heavyweight champion, gave up 18 pounds to Christner.
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