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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1933

Page

5

Minford Youth Showcases Talent In Baseball Prospect hum

A Minford youth with two seasons as shortstop in prep teams begins a personal baseball arc after a Huntington visit. He went hitless in three at bats in a doubleheader, made one error, then collected a single in four chances. Scouts from Detroit showed interest, while chatter mentions Roy, Bill, and Mitchell in discussions of Tiger prospects and division fate.

Minford Pasebell Huntington Detroit Roy Tiger Bobcat Bill Ohio

Marshall Wins Diamond Title

Marshall College of Huntington West Virginia, youngest Buckeye Conference member, wins the 1933 baseball title as Cincinnati defeats Miami 6 to 0 at Oxford. Miami had led Marshall before the game. Marshall’s postponement with Ohio Wesleyan is canceled. Cincinnati and Miami will play June 10, not affecting conference standings as part of the final three game series.

Marshall College of Huntington W. Va Buckeye Marshall Cincinnati Miami Oxford Ohio Wesleyan

Memorial Day Racing Fatalities Reported in Two States

In Jennerstown Pennsylvania Roy Jones, 23, of Johnstown died after a Memorial Day auto race crash. Three others sustained non life threatening injuries. In Burbank California Johnny Paskovich, from Los Angeles, was killed when his car failed to negotiate a turn and overturned after breaking a fence.

Somerset U.P Jennerstown Here Roy Jones Johnstown Burbank Calif Johnny Paskovich Sos Angeles Paskovich

Smoky City Outfit Splits. Cardinals Inch Toward Pirates Lead

In a National League day, the St. Louis Cardinals won two of three from Cincinnati as Pepper Martin starred and Tex Carleton earned his sixth win in seven starts. The Cards moved within a half game of Pittsburgh while Pittsburgh split with Chicago. New York and Brooklyn also split, while Philadelphia and Boston were rain halted. In the American League New York edged Washington as Lou Gehrig's 10th homer sparked a 3–2 win. Philadelphia swept Boston in a 7–3 and a 12 inning 1–0 pair. Detroit and St. Louis split, and Chicago took one of two from Cleveland as the White Sox swept the nightcap.

New York U.P St. Louis Cardinals Pittsburgh Pepper Martin Gabby Street Red Birds Cincinnati Tex Carleton Morrissey Reds Washington Lou Gehrig Joe Cronin Philadelphia Boston A's George Piperas Sox Athletics Detroit St. Louis Tigers Browns Chicago Cleveland White Box Ed Durham Indians Brooklyn Cates

Indians defeat Columbus in opener with offense surge

In Indianapolis the Indianapolis team beat Columbus 18 to 2 as Teachout, Tising, and Lindsey split pitching duties. Rothrock, Sigafoos, and Cullop led with multi hit games and drives in key runs. Errors by Anderson Slade Wilson Riggs and Callaghan aided the surge.

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Meyer Captures Indianapolis 500 In Two-Time Winning Comeback

Louie Meyer of California and Tommy Milton share the honor as two-time winners in the 500 mile race. Meyer posted a 4:48:00.55 time for 200 laps at 104.162 mph, winning by three laps over Wilbur Shaw. The race saw multiple fatal crashes including Mark Billman and Lester Spangler’s team, with other deadly incidents in trials. Meyer, who led late after a cautious start, completed only three pit stops and avoided heavy delays to seal the victory.

Lou Meyer Wilbur Shaw Indianapolis Meyer Ind U.P Louie Meyer California Tommy Milton Lester Spangler G. L. Jordan Malcolm Fox Bill Denver Bob Huret Leon Duray Mallory Chet Gardner Lou Moore Stubby Stubblefield Californian Wild Bill Cummings Fred Frame Maurie Rose

Reds Defeated Twice by Cardinals in Memorial Day Bill

Cincinnati Reds return from St. Louis after a Memorial Day double loss to the Cardinals 5-4 and 3-2. Weak hitting in key moments and flawed defense blamed for the defeats. Tex Carleton outpitched Paul Derringer in the opener, Danny Vance earned the second win with St Johnson taking the loss. Next on the slate is a doubleheader at Pittsburgh Saturday.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds St. Louis Cardinals Pittsburgh Reds Tex Carleton Paul Derringer Danny Vance St Johnson

Caskey Victor Leads Memorial Day Golf At Athens Club

J H Caskey topped the Memorial Day handicap at Athens Country Club with a net 71 and 89 gross on 18 strokes. H E Miller finished one stroke back with a net 72. Millers rounds were 45 and 46 with a 19 stroke handicap. Third place went to a three-way tie at 75.

J. H. Caskey Athens Country Club Caskey H. E. Miller Miller Bob Littler Marty Beckley Littler Beckley C. C. Robinson H. G. Householder Harold Vorkes Henry Begg Artie McPherson Charles O'Bleness George Whipple H. B. Jones

Indians Beat Columbus In Big Nine Slugfest

Bases Indianapolis 8 Columbus 9. Off Heise 3 walks and 4 strikeouts 4 innings. Dean 3 walks 4 strikeouts. Thomas 1 run allowed. Heise gave up 6 hits in 5 1 3 innings and 56 hits in 3 2 3 innings. Losing pitcher Heise. Umpires Johnson and Devor. Time unavailable.

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Baseball standings and results across league games

National league tallies show St Louis and Cincinnati trading wins and losses, with New York, Philadelphia, Boston, and Chicago also posting scores. American Association teams including Louisville, Columbus, Indianapolis, and Toledo appear in varying results as Thursday games list St Louis at Chicago and Boston at New York among others.

Boston Washington Chicago Detroit Cleveland St. Louis Louisville Columbus Indianapolis Toledo

Charleston Sweeps Beckley In Memorial Day Doubleheader

Charleston swept Beckley 11 5 and 10 1 to pull ahead in the Mid Atlantic league title chase. Wheeling beat Johnstown 7 3 then lost 9 3. Dayton beat Springfield 4 3 then Springfield won 8 2. Zanesville scored 17 7 against Huntington with Huntington replying 6 6.

Wheeling W. Va Charleston Beckley Johnstown Dayton Springfield Zanesville Huntington

Scores by Innings Across Major League Baseball Games

Series of box scores from multiple games detailing innings results, final scores, and listed pitchers. Includes Chicago Pittsburgh Philadelphia New York Brooklyn Cleveland Philadelphia Boston Washington St Louis Detroit Kansas City Milwaukee Louisville Toledo Minneapolis St Paul with multiple game notes and line scores.

Indianapolis Columbus Columbia Saancepolis St. Paul Anneapolis Toledo Louisville Milwaukee Kansas City

Merchants Defeat Racine 3–1 On Tuesday Afternoon

Athens Merchants beat Racine 3–1 at the field. Shade Saunders allowed two hits and struck out 12 for the Merchants while Stewart fanned 10 and gave up three singles. Saunders also hit a home run in the eighth inning.

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Yesterday's Heroes

Tony Cuccinello of the Dodgers hit two homers in two games with the second homer delivering a victory run. Lefty Grove of the Athletics pitched in relief in two games and earned a win. Paul Waner of the Pirates contributed an eighth inning homer to seal a win. Bill Terry and Byrne James of the Giants saw home runs decide their game.

Pittsburgh Chicago Pirates Paul Waner New York Brooklyn Giants Bill Terry Byrne James Tony Cuccinello Tony Dodgers Philadelphia Boston United Press Lefty Grove Athletics

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