Recreation league game called in fifth for rain
The Moler and Le teams had a rain delayed fifth inning as Battery E. cashed in during Thursday night league action.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1933
Page
9
The Moler and Le teams had a rain delayed fifth inning as Battery E. cashed in during Thursday night league action.
Giants manager Bill Terry plans a return to first base after a wrist injury but face a dilemma as Sam Leslie shines with a batting around .310 while Terry works his way back. The article notes Leslie’s key role in keeping New York in second place as Cincinnati beats the Giants 3 1. The Reds gain. Boston Braves sit fourth. Pirates win in ten innings with Comorosky’s pinch hit. Cubs top Phillies. White Sox move to second in the AL. Detroit edges the Senators. rain postponements affect Cleveland and Chicago.
The article explains tee shots on long fairways use a wood to drive the ball with a back spin for run. It contrasts with iron play when the ice is close and the ball must rise quickly. It notes common errors when players try to lift the ball and that hitting down with the club face and speed creates back spin to lift the ball.
Box score notes: St. Louis 8 Philadelphia 3 on left on base, walks and strikeouts. Hedley allowed 8 and Claset earned the win with Madkey taking the loss. Grove and Knott pitched in relief as Umpires Van Grafian and Owens called the game at 1 hour 35 minutes.
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The Cleveland Indians show a spring decline dropping seven of eight after a strong start. Pitching woes and weak hitting, notably Earl Averill at .187, hamper their balance while Peck's Chief rivals gain. Despite the slump, the author predicts a return to top finish.
Tommy Bridges of the Tigers held Washington to one hit. Ad Amrosey of the Pirates delivered a tenth inning single for the winning run. Gabby Hartnett of the Cubs hit a sixth inning homer with two runners aboard to win the game.
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