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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1933

Page

2

Moody Edges Back in Question as Helen Wills Moody Falters

In Wimbledon and Forest Hills action Helen Wills Moody drops a set to Dorothy Round, a rare sight in championship play since 1927. Betty Nuthall takes the first set from Moody in the semi at Forest Hills, yet Moody recovers to win, despite back injury and brace, prompting critics to debate her fading dominance this season.

Helen Wimbledon Forest Hills Betty Nuthall Mra. Moody Helen Wills Betty Moody

Boston Braves Rally Past Pirates To Narrow NL Gap

The Boston Braves toppled the Pirates 5-4 in 11 innings and 8-1 to move to third in the National League, just one game percentage behind Pittsburgh for second. New York led the circuit after sweeping Chicago with 6-1 and 5-? wins as Giants widened their advantage. Abe Gehrig homered in both New York games. Ruth injured his ankle in the opener. Cleveland edged Boston twice 14-6 and 9-4 in a doubleheader as Wes Ferrell earned his 100th career win.

New York U.P Boston Braves Pittsburgh Braves Chicago Pirates Corsairs Cubs St. Louis Brooklyn New York Giants Johnny Allen Lou Gehrig Babe Ruth Cleveland Boston Wes Ferrell

Baseball Scores and Schedules Across Leagues

Baseball results from multiple leagues list Boston beating Pittsburgh 5 4 in 11 innings and Boston 4 Pittsburgh 1, plus many scores: St Louis 6 Brooklyn 2 St Louis 5 Brooklyn 0 New York 6 Chicago 1 New York 11 Chicago 3. Also upcoming games include New York at Cleveland Boston at Chicago Washington at Detroit Philadelphia at St Louis and more with national association and league matchups.

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

Roberts Wins Golf Tourney at Athens Country Club

Ben Roberts won the match play against par tournament at Athens Country Club on Sunday by finishing four down to the Old Man. R. Fought and T. N. Hoover Jr. were next at five down while Harold Vorhes Dr. Sanders W. F. Smiley Fred McKay Jack Preston John Swanson Kenneth Begg and Henry Begg finished six down.

Ben Roberts Athens Country Club R. Fought T. N. Hoover, Jr Harold Vorhes Dr. Sanders W. F. Smiley Fred McKay Jack Preston John Swanson Kenneth Begg Heny Begg

All-Star Grid Clash Carded For Thursday

Chicago reports the East West all-star game at Soldiers Field set for Thursday night drawing over 30,000 fans. National Football Coaches Association session opens with Dan McGugin presiding as coaches gather for the summer meeting and team lineups form for the East and West squads.

Soldiers Field National Football Coaches’ Association

Week's Boxing Program Slim

A.R. Vince Dundee of Newark and Teddy Yarosz of Monaca clash for Pennsylvania 160 pound title in Pittsburgh. The schedule lists bouts in Newark Jersey City New York Portland Paterson Elizabeth Hollywood Longbranch with various contenders and weights on each night.

New York A.R Vince Dundee Newark N. J Teddy Yarosz Monaca Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Baltimore Taddy Yarosz San Francisco Eddie Pan Manila Bantam Ceferino Garcia Longbranch Sylvain Bass Jay Mecadon Orange Welter

Jacobs Faces Round in Women's National Tennis Semi Final

Helen Jacobs of Berkeley meets Dorothy Round of England in a Forest Hills semifinal rubber. The two have split prior meetings Wimbleton and the Wightman Cup, with the winner advancing to face Mrs. Helen Wills Moody in the final tomorrow. Both seek a victory to end Moody’s recent dominance.

Forest Hills N. Y Helen Jacobs Berkeley Calif Dorothy Round Miss Round Wimbleton Miss Jacobs Helen Wills Moody Mrs Moody Betty Nuthall England

Trapshooters Open Grand American Handicap Tourney

The Grand American Handicap opens in Vandalia with 1500 entries over six days. Events include the North American Clay Target Championships for men and women, professional and amateur doubles, and junior titles. Prizes total 530,000, led by 10,000 for the Grand American Handicap. Notable entrants include nine former champions led by A E Sheffield. Panama Canal Zone and Canada send delegations.

Vandalia U.P A. E. Sheffield Dixon, Ill Panama Canal Zone Canada

Millers and Brewers take twin bill march past rivals

Milwaukee and Minneapolis each won doubleheaders. Milwaukee beat Toledo 6 1 and 6 5 to take a two game lead in the first and second games. Minneapolis defeated Indianapolis 5 4 and 14 6 as Louisville split with St Paul 7 6 and 3 2.

Columbus Milwaukee Minneapolis Toledo Indianapolis Louisville St. Paul Kansas City Brewers Mud Hens Millers Colonels

Wheeling Stogies Return To Top Of Standings

Wheeling Stogies regain the lead in the Middle Atlantic League after a six day trip, beating Dayton on Saturday to move into first. Dayton posted six wins two losses for the week while Beckley managed only two wins in eight starts despite 95 hits and 47 runs. Zanesville climbed to third as Charleston and Springfield fell further.

Wheeling Stogies Dayton Charleston Springfield Zanesville Wheeling Beckley Athens Merchants Plains Haddox M. Kostival C. Seipel Albany Stewart Athens Ates Abahpoa Enlow Enlow Weeeesance Sei i Chesser Hardman Shields Plas Abrhpoa McDaniels Weer Ee Ewee

Jim Bagby Jr Faces Puzzling Sandsot Pitchers in Atlanta

Big Jim Bagby once starred in the American League now sees son Jim Jr. in Atlanta Georgia. The young hurler stands about 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs over 150 pounds as he tests sandlot opposition.

Big Jim Bagby Jim, Jr Atlanta Young Jim

National Doubles Net Tournament Opens at Longwood

The National Doubles Tennis Championships begin at Longwood Cricket Club in Chestnut Hill with Ellsworth Vines and Keith Gledhill from California facing early foreign challengers. Jack Crawford teams with Vivian McGrath as the top overseas pair, meeting Thomas Flynn of New York and John Ray of Boston in the opening round. Fred Perry and F. H. D. Wilde lead the English entrants against Frank Bowden and Arnold Bruneau of New York.

Chestnut Hill Mass U.P Longwood Cricket Club Ellsworth Vines Keith Gledhill England Australia Jack Crawford Cochet Vines Austin Vivian McGrath Thomas Flynn New York John Ray Boston Fred Perry F. H. D. Wilde Frank Bowden Arnold Bruneau

Regional baseball results from Wheeling and surrounding towns

Wheeling beat the Dayton Ducks twice 2 0 and 6 5. Charleston and Zanesville split a doubleheader with 7 2 and 2 0. Beckley and Huntington also split with Beckley 11 5 in game one and Huntington taking the second.

Wheeling Dayton Ducks Charleston Zanesville

Texan Cecil Smith Tops Polo Show In Intercollegiate Series

Chicago August 21 Texan Cecil Smith edged world famed Tommy Hitchcock Jr to lead the West to victory in the intersectional polo series at Onwentsia Lake Forest. Smith scored 14 goals across three games, outpacing Hitchcock who battled foul trouble and injuries. Smith’s all around play and fearless riding carried the West to a 15-11, 12-8, 12-6 series win amid a high‑contact series full of dramatic rides and steady scoring.

Chicago Tommy Hitchcock Cecil Smith Smith Onwentsia C. C Lake Forest Hitchcock

Temple University Football Through the Years

Temple University has a long football history tracing back to 1925. The program's evolution reflects its search for identity and competitive success across decades.

Temple University Ens

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