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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1933

Page

5

Yankee Power Surges as Dixie Walker Leads 9th Straight Win

Dixie Walker homers and drives in five as the New York Yankees beat the Chicago White Sox 9 to 4 to regain sole lead in the American League. St. Louis tops Washington 4 to 3, Philadelphia falls to Detroit 5 to 2, and Cleveland edges Boston 2 to 1. Giants explode past Cincinnati 14 to 1 while Chicago defeats Boston 4 to 1. Pittsburgh beats Brooklyn 11 to 8 and St. Louis defeats Philadelphia 9 to 4.

New York U.P Dixie Walker New York Yankees Walker Chicago Washington Senators St. Louis Yanks Philadelphia Detroit Johnny Stone Ervin Fox Vic Sorrell Rube Walberg Cleveland Boston Monty Pearson Odel Hale New York Giants Cincinnati Benton Frey Rixey Len Warneke Pittsburgh Brooklyn Phillies Dizzy Dean Washington

Sharkey’s challenger preps as Carnera fight near

The piece describes Gar from Boston and Jack Sharkey eyeing a knockout clash. It notes Sharkey’s confidence, doubts about Primo Carnera’s recovery, and observations of a tough bout, with emphasis on power and leg weakness as key factors shaping the confrontation.

Yesterday's Heroes By United Press

Dixie Walker of the Yankees slugged a homer a double and a single driving in five runs as New York moved to the league lead. Johnny Vergez of the Giants also had five RBIs with a homer and a single. Monty Pearson of the Indians held the Red Sox to four hits.

Joe McCarthy Walker Earle Combs Birmingham Newark Dixie Walker Washington Yankee Chisox St. Louis Senators Yankees Johnny Vergez Giants Monty Pearson Indians Red Sox

Purdue Backfield Set With Returning Talent

Purdue horizons look solid as Nobel Kizer fields a backfield with Par Donner Hecker Carter and Purvis back for the season. The unit brings depth and experience to lead the offense in the upcoming gridiron schedule.

Purdue Nobel Kizer Pardonner Hecker Carter Purvis

Standings and Results From Yesterday’s Games

Yesterday’s results show Columbus 14 and Kansas City 4 and 6 in first series, Milwaukee 10 over Toledo 4, Indianapolis 9 over Minneapolis 2, Louisville 6 over St Paul 5. New York 14 over Cincinnati 1 and 11 to 8 for Pittsburgh over Brooklyn. American standings list New York 9 and Chicago 4 with several other city matchups. Upcoming games include New York at Pittsburgh and Brooklyn at Cincinnati among others.

Columbus Kansas City Milwaukee Toledo Indianapolis Minneapolis Louisville St. Paul National New York Cincinnati Pittsburgh Brooklyn Chicago Boston St. Louis Philadelphia American Cleveland New York Detroit Washington Association Columbus Comtenseat Gnees Awermeennenene Pittsburgh Aoccaeensoees Boston Nr Brooklyn Ceweenween Sian Philadelphia Exateinesan Oe Cincinnati Ween New York West Washington Aee Cleveland

Birds Split Doubleheader with Kansas City and Indianapolis

In Columbus on July 19 Columbus and Kansas City divided a twin bill in two sessions. Columbus surged to a 14 to 4 win as Teachout limited the Blues to seven hits while Blackwell fired in the nightcap, Kansas City topping the Birds 6 to 3. Turner of Indianapolis blanked Minneapolis 9 to 2, and Milwaukee beat Toledo 10 to 4 as Louisville edged St Paul 6 to 5.

Columbus U.P Kansas City American Association Teachout Blues Blackwell Red Birds the Birds Turner Indianapolis Minneapolis Milwaukee Toledo Louisville St. Paul

3-Year-Old Title Settle in Chicago Derby

Hawthorne will revive the Chicago Derby to decide the 3-year-old title likely on September 2, the last day of the Hawthorne meeting, instead of August 5. Judge Joseph A. Murray says owner response has exceeded expectations and the race will attract top contenders.

Chicago U.P

Fastest Pitch Claims Shown by Dodger Young Hurler

Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher L Mungo is said to throw the fastest ball in the majors with timed speeds of 113 and a half feet per second. The young hurler's shooting has drawn widespread attention from rivals and fans alike.

Vv. L. Mungo Brooklyn Dodgers

McCoy-Burdette Barbers Tie for Twilight Lead

The McCoy-Burdette Barbers defeated the Southern Ohio Electric team 3-1 to pull into a first place tie in the Twilight League, Monday night action.

McCoy-Burdette Barbers Southern Ohio Electric Outfit

Stewart Team Enters Hocking Loop in August Action

Stewart accepted into the Hocking Valley Baseball League as Nelsonville exits the league. Albany wins the first half. a protested game between Albany and Zaleski set for July 30 will not change standings.

Hocking Valley Baseball League Nelsonville Stewart Athens Albany Zaleski

Golf's Better Now: Manson Wins Southern Amateur 1903

Andrew Manson of Darien Georgia won the Southern Amateur Golf tournament in 1903 with a 174 over 36 holes.

Andrew Manson Darien, Ga

Cornell Captain Viviano to Help Gil Dobie Coach 1932 Team

Bart Viviano, Cornell football captain and full back, will assist Gil Dobie in coaching the 1932 squad this season. The arrangement highlights Viviano's leadership role as the program prepares for the upcoming campaign.

Bart Viviano Cornell Gil Dobie

Trotters and Pacers Run for $300 Purses Across Ohio

Harness racing in Columbus features small purses with three heats racing in 2:07 aims. Madelon, a four year old filly, stunned at Toledo with a 2:06 heat under driver Gibson White. Ben White stable leads in money and wins as Vansandt impresses with three fast heats and Calumet Crusader eyes Goshen in August. Oscar Vallery’s Urbana stable claims seven victories this season with young driver Robert Vallery at the helm. Comet's Star stands out among four horse Ohio pacers with rapid early wins. Ft Wayne program set July 25 to 28 with four nights of racing post a 15 year lapse. Dayton inaugural success prompts officials to consider further expansion.

Columbus U.P Madelon Toledo Gibson White Ben White Spencer McElwyn Mary Reynolds Taffy Volo Vansandt Trotter Calumet Crusader Ft. Wayne Ind Ohio

Mashie Technique From Midway Position In Golf

The mashie expert explains standing midway between the heels to ensure contact with the ball while the clubhead is still descending before reaching the bottom of the arc.

Open Stance Lets Players Compact Shots With Close Hands

The open stance reduces pivot needs and keeps the body out of the shot. It allows hands to function near the torso, producing a compact overall image for the subject.

Lenore Knight May Challenge Helene Madison Marks

Homestead Pa swimmer Lenore Knight, teenaged contender coached by Jack Scarry, eyes a path toward the 1986 Olympics by aiming to surpass Helene Madison’s records in the National Women’s Championships. Knight improved since last year, with potential to eclipse Madison’s times this week at the event, though peak form may come later.

Helene Madison Seattle Hollywood Lenore Knight Homestead Miss Kight Miss Madison Aleven Kight Jones Beach Long Island

Stream Conditions Hold After Lexington Meeting

After the Lexington gathering, stream conditions held another event in the fall. More than 30,000 people witnessed a five day meeting where track trotting and pacing records were lowered. Chicago plans a night meeting at the Libertyville track starting July 28 with racing daily through August 12. Evening purses include cash races as low as 150 dollars.

Lexington Chicago Libertyville

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