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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1933

Page

9

Carnera Baer Sharkey talk shifts to big gate plans

The piece notes Primo Carnera facing financial strain after a bankruptcy filing and hints a future bout with Max Baer may be delayed while promoters eye a big European title clash. It discusses Dempsey, Garden promotions, and the lure of a major heavyweight matchup for massive crowds.

Primo Carnera Carnera-Sharkey Maxie Baer Carera Baer Dempsey Corer Joy Johnston Carnera Maxling

Giants Rally Past Cardinals to Take Lead Margin

New York Giants beat St. Louis Cardinals 11 to 1 in New York. Giants built a 6–0 lead, then Frank Frisch sparked a late rally. Davis hit a three-run homer as the Giants totaled 17 hits led by Bill Walker and Sylvester Johnson.

New York N. Y U.P New York Giants St. Louis Cardinals Giants Cardinals Bill Terry New Yorkers Freddie Fitzsimmons Fitzsimmons Frankie Frisch Terry Herman Bell Bill Walker Sylvester Johnson Davis ST. Louis Abrhoa Watt DE Pico SS Frisch Accaeonee Watkins Ae Durocher Ae Walker O'Farrell Jorroon

Buddy Baer Joins Baer Boxing Line as 18 Year Old

Max Baer’s brother Buddy Baer seeks a boxing career following his famous sibling. The 18 year old, listed at 247 pounds, aims to carry on the Baer name in the sport.

Max Baer Buddy Baer

Predators Impeding Young Anglers In Freshwater

Anglers report fish losses to water snakes. some snakes carry a dozen four inch trout. Turtles eat small fish, two giant snappers consume over five pounds daily. Bullfrogs crawfish giant water beetles and dragon fly nymphs also prey on fry, making growth difficult for young anglers.

Country Club Tourney Off Amid Golf Week Headlines

A medal play handicap tournament at Athens Country Club was canceled due to Prof Mike Heaney's absence. Match play continues in the club championship and directors tournament as second qualifying day for the team bound for Jackson on July 11. Jack Preston survived a tight first round with Major M Johnson as he won 2 up after a late comeback and a missed birdie by the Major.

Athens Country Club Mike Heaney New York Jackson Jack Preston M. Johnson Johnson Jack Preston

Merchants to Meet Hebbardsville Nine in non league game

Ath ens Merchants host Hebbardsville in a 2 30 start non league contest at the Playground diamond. A managers meeting of the six Hocking Valley teams is set for Monday night in the Athens City Hall pre room at 8 o'clock.

Athens Merchants Hebbardsville Playground Diamond Athens City Hall

Redlegs End Braves Streak With 6-5 Victory

The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Boston Braves 6 to 5 in Boston on July 1, snapping Braves five game win streak. Cincinnati scored two in the tenth inning to seal the game as Wally Berger hit his 15th homer, followed by two singles. Ben Frey pitched the first nine and earned the win after being relieved by Larry Benton.

Boston U.P Cincinnati Reds Boston Braves Reds Braves Wally Berger Ben Frey Larry Benton Frey Waler Betts Zachery Starr Prankhouse Cincinnati Cees xRoettger Oper Hafey Bottomley le Adams Lombardi Morrissey Bluege Eorecen Wenecanses Benton Weeennes J. Moore Urbanski Feo BR Berger R. Moore Whitney Atte Wernnee Lee Hogan Eweee Gyselman Eee Betts P. Zachary Frankhouse Zachary Bottomiry

McArthur Wins Middleport In Legion Tourney

McArthur defeated Mason City 4 to 1 in a July game of the American Legion tournament. Mason City protested in the seventh inning alleging the registered pitcher J Swain was actually M Kowall, a noted Columbus pitcher.

Middleport Mason City McArthur American Legion J. Swain M. Kowall Columbus

Early Baseball Standings and Schedule Surface Read

Statistics show Philadelphia leading with 13 wins and 3 losses, Chicago and New York strong at 13 and 11 respectively, while St. Louis holds a 15 to 1 score. National matchups include Cincinnati at Boston and Chicago at Brooklyn with several others slated for night games.

Philadelphia Abrhoa Welrstes Biacaseeeces Bishan Annsecccsae Cramer Jomener Cenenscwimn Coleman Foxx Madjeski Cochrane Ovsqsees Higgins Williams Peterson Earnshaw I Cain McNair Anenenee Miller Jonmonenee Bishop Louis Abrhoa Scharein West Campbell Burns Storti Weseneumoneen Levey National New York Pittsburgh Chicago Boston Brooklyn Cincinnati Washington Cocconcccens Cleveland Toledo Milwaukee Louisville Kansas City St. Louis American New York Detroit Macks

Spencer McElwyn Captures Matron Stake at Grand Circuit

Spencer McElwyn son of Spencer Miss McElwyn won the $5,300 Matron Stake for three year olds at the Grand Circuit opening in Cleveland. A first day crowd of 3400 including Governor George White and Mayor Miller watched King Ben lead in the first heat before McElwyn came back in the second and third heats to win. McElwyn paid $8.60 in the pari mutuels after King Ben broke and was disqualified in the second heat.

Cleveland U.R Spencer McElwyn Spencer Miss McElwyn George White Miller King Ben McElwyn

Berlinger Wins A A U Decathlon Title in Chicago

Barney Berlinger, representing the Pennsylvania Athletic Club, won the A A U decathlon with 7597.19 points at Chicago. Richard Baldry of Texas Neighborhood A C finished second with 7491.4, followed by Raymond Patterson of Iowa Wesleyan with 7370.35 and Joe Hall of Tampa Track Association with 7325.03. Berlinger secured the title after nine events and only jogged the 1800 meter run to avoid disqualification.

Chicago U.P Barney Berlinger Amateur Athletic Union Berlinger Pennsylvania Athletic Club Richard Baldry Texas A. C Barney Berl Baldry Raymond Patterson Iowa Wesleyan Joe Hall Tampa Fla Track Association

Golf Swing Mechanics Emphasize Wrist Snap and Power

At this stage of the stroke the clubhead must travel three feet or more while the hands move only a few inches. A snap of the wrists is the main factor in accomplishing this, and the right hand supplies most of the power for the anap.

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