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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1933
Page
10
The column lampoons horse racing form and bias, noting Head Play War Glory and Khayyam among the era’s misfits. It recalls 1930s grands and classics, critiques recent races, and ponders why even top horses falter while aging veterans show mixed results.
Gallia hosts a recreation ball event with nineteen teams entered from Ohio and West Virginia. The meet features clubs from the two states competing in a village setting, highlighting local youth sports participation and regional rivalry.
Fans in Brooklyn demand the resignation of Max Carey as Dodgers manager amid a local district recreation baseball tournament hosted by Lafayette Post of the American Legion. The event starts tonight at 8:45 at Silver Bridge Field with elimination games through August 16 and a gate-receipts sharing plan. Schedule lists July 24 Pt. Pleasant Juniors vs. Portsmouth, July 26 Jackson Ray-Mara vs. Athens Hayes, July 28 Mason County All-Stars vs. Huntington Herald-Dispatch, August 4 Bidwell vs. Pt. Pleasant Register, August 7 Valley View vs. Pomeroy, August 9 Cheshire vs. Cora, August 11 Athens Murad vs. July 24 winner, August 14 Welleton Villa Transfer vs. July 26 winner, August 16 Campbell Pharmacy vs. July 28 winner.
Jack Preston captures the Athens Country Club golf crown for the third straight year by defeating Bob Littler in a 36 hole match. Preston led 10 holes after three rounds with a 77 after 18 and a 40 final nine. Littler struggled with irons and posted an 83 final score as Preston dominated the late nine.
Ohio professional golfers compete in Mansfield for five Milwaukee bound spots in the National PGA tournament. Mike Heaney of Athens and Art Smith headline entrants, with other contenders including Espinosa Sargent Schmutte Myles Coulins Crowder Kenny Crain and Zappe as the field narrows.
A list of recent results includes Columbus sweeping Louisville and multiple city matchups across the National and American Leagues. Notable outcomes include Cincinnati beating Pittsburgh twice and Chicago defeating Philadelphia, with several interleague and association games and upcoming schedule notes across Chicago Cincinnati New York Boston Detroit Milwaukee St Paul Kansas City Indianapolis Toledo and others.
In Paris a Davis Cup match ended with American star Ellsworth Vines fainting on court after a gruelling fifth set as Britain led 2 0. Perry and Austin beat Vines and Allison. Vines recovered, officials said it was a heat and ankle pain episode, not serious.
In Columbus and St Paul, the Red Birds and Saints each won twice in American Association Sunday double-headers. The Red Birds defeated Louisville by scores 5 to 3 and 7 to 2, while the Saints beat Kansas City 6 to 8 and 7 to 6. Milwaukee, Toledo, and Indianapolis also posted wins in the day’s split games.
New York Yankees win both ends of a double-header against the Cleveland Indians by 5 1 and 1 2 scores, moving into the American League lead as Wes Ferrell and the Indians slip. Lou Gehrig homered in the opener. Detroit beats Washington 12 8 to boost the Tigers. Cubs narrow gap on Giants with two wins. Hafey fuels Reds with five doubles.
The Ohio Public Links Golf Tournament in Columbus featured seven of the first twelve finishers from the city. Melvin Carpenter won with a 292 total over 72 holes, the best score in four years. he led the field of 59 after rounds of 75 and 71 and a 146 first day total to reach 202 after day two.
Recreation reports a Twilight League baseball game where Billiards defeated Southern Ohio Electric 7 to 3. Hartman pitched effectively allowing four singles and hit a home run, while Chessers and Dawley contributed to the offense with key hits.
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