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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1933
Page
7
The article discusses Ohio State football outlook under Frank Wilton and the 21 men listed as potential returnees, noting losses and possible lineup. It mentions the Buckeyes' early-season concerns, and cites attendance at a recent university tourney with total receipts of $1,785 and 4,143 paid admissions.
An unidentified heavyweight boxing contender was severely injured in a car crash near Marshfield. A driver was charged and jailed awaiting arraignment today.
Baseball notes from spring training show Jolley dislocated a finger in catching practice with the Red Sox. Other items include Hubbell aiding the Giants to a 9-7 win over the Cubs and Oakland defeating Pittsburgh 5-4 on a ninth inning hit.
Wilmer Hosket of Dayton was selected as captain of Ohio State's 1933-34 basketball team. He led the team in scoring this season as center. Letters were awarded to captain Howard Mattison and fellow players Bill Beitner Herb Brown Bob Colburn Fred Conrad Lew Hinchman Jack Wilson and Hosket. The athletic board approved two non conference games for next season Marquette at Milwaukee February 10 and Notre Dame at South Bend March 3.
Golden Colo March 15 Earl Dutch Clark former Colorado College star has become director of athletics and head football coach at the Colorado School of Mines He will finish his Colorado College basketball duties in June and join Mines as a full faculty member in September Clark is a noted Rocky Mountain Conference figure and earned all conference honors and 1928 All American honors during his three years at Colorado College He quarterbacked the Portsmouth Spartans last season.
Philadelphia Athletics manager Connie Mack voiced deep disappointment after the Pennsylvania Senate rejected a bill to legalize Sunday baseball. He called the defeat a severe blow and warned of a difficult fight to survive for the team.
Springfield High School leads Ohio Scholastic Basketball Tournament finals with 26 wins and one loss to Dayton Fairmont in the season. Starters Jim McDonald Elmer Roberts Bill Isley Eldon Swanton and Ray Dykstra pace the offense while Dover faces Springfield in the first round led by coach Herman Rearick and scorer Frank Kelker.
New York report notes eight seeds advance to the quarter finals after six third round singles matches at the National Indoor Tennis Championships. Shields and Lott won yesterday and seed pairings include Sutter McCauliff Bell Mangin Wood Burns with Lott Shields facing Toussaint Anderson in doubles.
Lima reports progress toward a six team Central Baseball League for 1933. Dayton Fort Wayne and Terre Haute have requested franchises while Springfield Lima are considered for membership. Canton South Bend and Erie are expected to seek the final spot. Lima would take Youngstown’s place though Alex Pisula may keep the Youngstown franchise. A further meeting is set for Springfield next Tuesday.
Union Trust Co of Cleveland is expected today to announce a new president appointment and a reorganization under a National Bank charter in Cleveland. The move signals a strategic restructuring of the bank's leadership and status.
Joe Cronin, 26, takes over the Washington Senators with a strong supporting cast. The staff features Alvin Crowder and Monte Weaver, while punch comes from Manush Goslin Myer and Sam Rice. Cronin’s leadership combines learning and hustle as veterans respond to his hands on approach.
In Los Angeles Steve Hamas drew Lee Ramage and Al Trusmans outpointed Tommy Huffman. In Duluth Angelo Puglisi knocked out Patsy Pollock and Fred Bloxidge stopped Battling Slim Ryan. Frankie Knauer beat Judy Ruddy. In Philadelphia Lew Massey won a technical knockout over Phil Zwick and Paul Walker defeated Johnny Hayes.
Japanese and Chinese troops massed on opposite sides of the Great Wall of China today. Japanese forces erected semi permanent positions as tensions rose along the border.
Thirty-two Dayton teams, 22 from Columbus and one each from Cleveland and Chillicothe compete in the Sid American Bowling Congress tournament in Columbus. Columbus teams lead, with the Strikers tying for fourth at 2669. Earl Taylor of Amherst College tops individual score with 245 in the intercollegiate shift. Leading totals include Independent Supply, G F E Smith Shoe, The Fashion, and CC F Circulating Heaters among others.
Ralph Birkhofer, 24, weighs 213 pounds and is seen as a strong rookie candidate for the Pittsburgh Pirates pitching staff. The Tulsa alum went 17 and 11 last season with a 186 strikeouts record, showing speed but needing improved control as he pairs with Ltarry French. Manager George Gibson expects him to gain command before the season opens.
Pari mutuel betting is legalized in Oregon after a bill passed by the legislature was signed by Governor Julius Meier. Licenses for meetings will be issued as soon as a racing commission is selected by the governor.
New York City eyes two heavyweight showdowns this summer with SharkeyCarnera and SchmelingBaer in play. Dempsey seeks Polo Grounds or Yankee Stadium for his bout while Garden officials push May 18 subject to weather.
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