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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1933
Page
2
Mitch notes Mr. I. M. Foster’s plan to secure World Series seats in Washington. He cites a New York Times clipping dated Aug 10 showing the Senators outperforming the Yankees in batting and fielding and having won 12 of 19 decisions.
The column notes Cincinnati's Redlegs slump last in standings and near bottom in fielding, with Chick Hafey the lone bright bat at .307 and Harry Rice at .270. It praises Leo Durocher and the Cardinals, highlights Bill Terry's .353 average for the Giants, and previews a potential World Series clash underscored by pitching and fielding strength.
In Columbus Aug 15 the American Association returns to play after a rest day. Minneapolis defeated Toledo 4 to 0 behind a shutout by Murray. The Millers scored two runs in the fourth and two in the seventh to seal the win.
Dayton Aug 15 4U P Al Marchi Columbus pro fired the day s only sub par round to win the Gem City Open at Northmoor Club. He posted 70 and 76 for 146. Art Smith Covington Ky formerly of Athens CC finished second with 72 and 77 for 149. Eddie Hamant of Hamilton Ohio intercollegiate champ led amateurs with 153.
James Emory Foxx of the Philadelphia Athletics hit his 35th homer, led the AL with nine RBIs in a single game, and extended his lead to nine homers over Babe Ruth with 47 games left. He also topped the league batting average and RBIs while starring as Cleveland beat Detroit 11 to 5. An exhibition had the Pirates routing the Yankees 10 to 2.
National New York at Philadelphia rain caused only game slated. American Philadelphia leads with 11, Cleveland 5, Detroit 6, Boston 6 in action. Association Minneapolis 4, Toledo 0. Remaining games: Pittsburgh at Brooklyn, Cincinnati at New York, Chicago at Boston, St. Louis at Philadelphia, New York at St. Louis.
Joe Houser, nicknamed the Babe Ruth of the minor leagues, returned to Nicollett Park and set a new American Association single game home run record with five. The former American Leaguer, who once hit 63 homers in 1930, had been sold to Mike Kelly of the Millers after a weak 1931 season, with Kelly admitting his hunch and $5,000 risk paid off as Houser demonstrated enduring power.
Jimmy Foxx set an American League record with nine RBIs in a game including a single double triple and his 35th homer of the season. Bill Rogell and Charley Gerhinger each had two hits for the Tigers in the loss to the Red Sox.
At Reno Nevada Tiny Roebuck 275 defeated Ted Cox 240 in a throwing event. In Pasadena California Vic Christy 201 drew George Hagen 208 while Pete Shoe threw Ad Herman. Ceci McGi threw Tommy Reed and Mike Strelich drew Louis Matyo in the same meet.
World heavyweight champion Primo Camera will arrive in Hollywood on August 29 to star in a film fighting Maxie Baer, who will serve as the hero's opponent and also appear courting Lupe Velez. Studio officials say Cardera preferred a win in one version for foreign markets.
Wheeling Stogies protected their Middle Atlantic League lead by an 8 to 2 victory over Huntington. Springfield moved into second place after beating Beckley 10 to 9. Zanesville edged Johnstown and Daytona downed Charleston 4 to 3 in a tight set of games.
A record field of 119 players entered the Women's National Golf Championship to be played at the Exmoor Club in Chicago starting August 28. Ninety nine competed last year. The 1933 entries include most prominent American players, except Mrs. Glenna Collett Ware. Miss Enid Wilson, the British title holder, is entered.
United Press reports multiple bouts with results from Jersey City New Haven Pennsgrove and Baltimore bouts. Coco Kid def Feats Young Firpo while Bucky Traylor defeats Dick O Leary. Jackie Corcoran beats Tommy O Leary. At Saratoga Gans defeats Alare and Klein defeats Reigal. At Terre Haute Mullins draws Delgado Jarr defeats Moreno.
The Newport Casino Tennis Tournament began after rain delays with 16 of the top 17 American players and entrants from England. National champion Ellsworth Vines faced 18 year old Russell Dana of Pawtucket in a first round match, while Clifford Sutter met Harold McGuffin and Norris Williams second faced Hunter Lott with Burnett of England and Shields, Stoefen, Bruneau also in action.
Dexter Turner pitched a two game victory against Laurel Cliff, allowing nine hits total. In the opening 3-2 win he held Laurel Cliff to four hits. the nightcap 12-1 featured Dexter giving up one more hit. Diehl and Davis produced key extra-base hits for Dexter in the twin bill.
The Grand Circuit climax comes with the $50,000 Hambletonian Stakes at Goshen New York drawing about 35,000 spectators. Race notes describe a village fair atmosphere with betting tents and a Ladies Aid pink lemonade stand. Six of the 12 trotters look like contenders including Brown Berry and other entries such as Mary N Reynolds and Atlantic Volo, with authorities cautious about outcomes.
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