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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1933

Page

9

New York Giants cling to lead amid pitching strain

Mitch musings note the New York Giants two months in and still atop the league with a strong defense but a weak attack. They rely on Schumacher, Hubbel, and Fitzsimmons as key starters, while Parmalee shines in a 4-0 win over Philadelphia.

New York Giants Phillies Hernyle Schumacher Hubbel Fitzsimmons Terry Bud Parmalee Phil Bill Herman Bell Giants

Yankees Hold Important Special Meeting

The I League Leaders announce a special meeting of the Hocking Valley League to be held Friday evening at 6 p m in the council chambers at the al.

Hocking Valley League Wil Council

Dutra Narrowly Falls to Farrell in NPGA Round

In Wauwatosa Wisconsin Johnny Farrell defeated defending champion Olin Dutra in a 36 hole match as the NPGA tour moved to quarterfinals at Blue Mound. Dutra’s 25 foot putt rimmed the cup on 36 and Farrell won the ensuing shot to clinch the win.

Wauwatosa Wis U.P National Professional Golf Association Blue Mound Country Club Olin Dutra Dutra Johnny Farrell New York

Ace Hudkins Survives After Narrow Fighting Death

Ace Hudkins the Nebraska Wildcat in boxing fifth circle wins fight against death after being shot twice in a case fight last Sunday. Hospital attendants report he is definitely out of danger and he received two blood transfusions.

Los Angeles U.p Ace Hudkins Nebraska Fifth Circles

Weissmuller Named Real Life Hero at Santa Monica

Johnny Weissmuller the former Tarzan film star was hailed as a real life hero for saving 12 year old Bob Wheeler of Los Angeles from drowning. Wheeler was caught in seaweed off the Santa Monica pier while looking for barnacles and Weissmuller pulled him to safety as an honorary Santa Monica lifeguard.

Santa Monica Calif Johnny Weissmuller Tarzan Weissmuller

Yesterday's results in major association and national games

List of yesterday's results includes Columbus 7 over Minneapolis 2 and Louisville 2 over Kansas City 1, with Toledo 4 over St Paul 1 and Indianapolis 3 over Milwaukee 2. Nationally New York 4 beat Philadelphia 0, Chicago at Pittsburgh rained out. American games saw Washington 5 over Boston 3 and Chicago 6 over Detroit 3 while New York at Philadelphia and Chicago vs Detroit were listed as scheduled or rained out.

Columbus Minneapolis Louisville Kansas City Toledo St. Paul Indianapolis Milwaukee National New York Philadelphia Chicago Pittsburgh American Washington Boston Detroit New York

Baseball matchups listed for week schedule

Chicago at Pittsburgh Cincinnati at St. Louis Boston at Brooklyn Philadelphia at New York New York at Philadelphia Washington at Boston St. Louis at Cleveland Detroit at Chicago St. Paul at Columbus Minneapolis at Toledo Milwaukee at Louisville Kansas City at Indianapolis

Chicago Pittsburgh Cincinnati St. Louis Boston Brooklyn Philadelphia New York Washington Cleveland Detroit St. Paul Columbus Minneapolis Toledo Milwaukee Louisville Kansas City Indianapolis

Beasley A.R. Beckley Climbs to Second in Middle Atlantic Race

A.R Beckley won two games over Dayton 11 to 5 and 2 to 1 in seven innings to rise to second place in the Middle Atlantic League. Zanesville led the league despite a rainout in its game here. Charleston beat Springfield 5 to 0 while Huntington and Johnstown were halted by rain.

Wheeling W. Va A.r.beckley Dayton Zanesville Charleston Springfield Huntington Johnstown

Tennis veteran Prentice wins 70th title at Rumson

Bernon S. Prentice, a longtime tennis veteran, secured his 70th regulation championship at Rumson, New Jersey, continuing a record that began in 1901.

Bernon S. Prentice Rumson N. J

Net Play in Semi Finals at Eastern Graces Court

At Rye New York on August 11 international players competed in the Eastern Graces Court tennis championships. Dorothy Round of England faced Josephine Cruickshank of California while Mary Heeley met Mae Ceurworst of Wichita Kansas.

Rye N. Y U.P Westchester Club Dorothy Round England Josephine Cruickshank California Mary Heeley Mae Ceurworst Wichita George M. Lett, Jr Chicago Tal Leater Stoefen Clifford Sutter New Orleans Karl Kamrath Texas Collegian Gregory Mangin Newark N. J Sidney B. Wood New York Jack Tidball Wood John van Ryn Philadelphia Ellsworth Vines Keith Gledhill Stoefen Tidball Lott Frannie X. Shields Frankie Parker Milwaukee

Reds Meet Cardinals in St Louis Doubleheader Plans

Cincinnati Reds resume play after a four day layoff in St Louis to face the Cardinals. Manager Bush will start either Benton or Rixey on the mound today and rotate the other tomorrow with Lucas and Derringer slated for the Sunday double header.

Louis Cincinnati Reds Cardinals Benton Rixey Bush Lucas Derringer

Yesterday's Heroes Shine in Tight Baseball Night

UNITED PRESS reports on Giants beating the Phillies 2-0 with two hits. Joe Kamel of the Senators led a strong attack against the Red Sox, collecting four hits in five at bats. George Davis of the Giants contributed two runs for his club.

Roy Parmelee Giants Phillies Joe Kamel Senators Red Sox George Davis

Pike Victor in Scrap With Muskie

Hudson Ontario August 11 On the final Kenneally Lodge day the writer and guide Shorty chase pike at Twin Falls Vermillion Lakes. A red and white wobbler with pork rind yields multiple catches including an 19 pound pike. muskie under falls mocks lures, a sick 43 inch fish with blinded eyes is netted after a brutal encounter.

Hudson Ont Kenneally Lodge Shorty Twin Falls Little Falls Mr. Pike Mr.Lange

Brouillard Stages Comeback Fight for Middleweight Title

Lou Brouillard claims the middleweight crown after stopping Ben Jeby in round seven on Wednesday night. The New Yorker, previously welterweight champion, seeks to add a second title to his career.

Ben Jeby Lou Brouillar New Yorker Brouillard

Ancient Greek fighter’s reign claims 1426 victims

An ancient Greek champion reportedly killed 1,426 opponents while reigning as champion, with battles conducted on stone slabs and spectators watching the brutal contests.

Greece Agence

Birds Capture Third Straight Birds Capture Third Straight

In Indianapolis the Hoosiers won both ends of a doubleheader against Milwaukee 3–2 and 7–3, scoring all runs in the fourth inning of the first game and in the third and fourth of the nightcap. Toledo defeated St Paul 4–2 in the second game after rain halted the first. Louisville edged Kansas City 2–1 as Dean scattered eight hits.

Columbus U.P Indianapolis Milwaukee Hoosiers Toledo St. Paul Craighead Saints Harriss Louisville Kansas City Colonels Dean

Giants Earn 18th Shutout In Win Over Phillies

New York Giants blank the Philadelphia Phillies 4 to 0 as Roy Parmalee limits two hits and maintains the NL lead. The win stretches the margin to three and a half games over idle Pittsburgh. Other leagues see Washington extend the AL lead and Chicago end Detroit’s streak.

Roy Parmalee Phils Giants Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago Pittsburgh Washington New York Yankees Boston Detroit Fisher Auker New York Philadelphia St. Louis Cleveland

Red Birds defeat Minneapolis 7 to 2 in league clash

Columbus Red Birds stay atop standings with a 7 to 2 victory over Minneapolis, extending their league lead. The win showcases strong offense and solid defense behind the Red Birds’ hitters and pitching.

Columbus Red Birda Minneapolis

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