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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1933

Page

2

Senators Lead League In Batting And Fielding For World Series

Mitch's Musings notes Washington club will be among the few to top its league in batting and fielding and enter the world's championship as the best hitting and fielding team. It traces past champs like Boston in 1903, Chicago in 1906, Pittsburgh in 1909, and the A's medaling through 1910 11 and 1918, with Giants 1098 and 164 and Braves mopping the earth in 1914. examines left handed hitters and pitching for the coming series and cites Whitehill Stewart Burke and others as key players on both sides.

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Bobcats Prep For Purdue Clash In Big Ten Showdown

Ohio University coaches focus on defense and aerial work as they prepare to face Purdue at Lafayette. Don Peden emphasizes stopping the Boilermaker passing game, with Morris Harvey’s aerial attack under review and Kenny Bennett nursing a leg tweak but likely ready. A freshman Purdue unit with Notre Dame shift will scrimmage the Bobcats this week.

Ohio University Purdue Lafayette Don Morris-Harvey Bobcats Ohio Boilermakers Bobcat Morris Harvey Eagles Kenny Bennett Notre Dame

Bisons Tie Little World Series With 7 4 Victory

Buffalo Bisons even the Little World Series against the Columbus Red Birds 7 to 4 at home. Big Bill Lee struggled with control as Red Birds shuffled pitchers, while Perkins dazzled with sharp control and seven strikeouts. The Bisons outhit Columbus narrowly but leveraged timely hits and two eighth inning runs to seal the win.

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National League scores and American League results

Baseball results across leagues with multiple games listed. Pittsburgh beat Cincinnati 7 to 6 in ten innings, Chicago defeated St Louis 7 to 1, Brooklyn 6 New York 2, Boston 4 Philadelphia 1. Detroit downed Cleveland 5 3. New York 6 Boston 5 Philadelphia 3 Washington 5 Chicago 1.

Detroit Cleveland New York Boston Philadelphia Washington Chicago T. Louis

Braves Finish in Fourth Place in National League

New York reports the Boston Braves clinched fourth in the National League, edging out St. Louis as they beat Philadelphia 4 to 1. St Louis fell to Chicago, New York lost to Brooklyn, while Cincinnati dropped games to Pittsburgh. In the American League, Washington fell to Philadelphia and Ruth homered as New York edged Boston 6 to 5.

New York U.P Boston Braves St. Louis Cardinals Braves Phillies St. Louie Chicago Yankees Deacon Scott Gehrig Cronin Terry Charlie Grimm Cubs Donie Bush Cincinnati Pilot Reds Frankie Frisch Gabby Street Cardinal Walter Johnson Roger Feckinpaugh Cleveland Pilot Indians Rogers Hornsby Bill Killefer St. Louis Pilot Bowds Darehod

Spartans Hold Lead by Nos ing Out Cards

Portsmouth Spartans stay atop the NFL with a 7 to 6 victory over the Chicago Cardinals in a hard fought game at Portsmouth. A late surge, fan trouble briefly interrupting play, and standout defense by Randolph highlight the contest as Emerson and Kiesling clash near the end.

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Stribling’s Ring Career Ends After Crash

W L Young Stribling was hurt in a motorcycle accident near Macon Georgia. Doctors say his left foot and leg injuries are serious with a shattered pelvis and he remains in critical condition. He spoke with his wife after emergency surgery and his quick nurse rescuer helped save his life.

Macon U.P W. L Young) Stribling Stribling

Berg Returns On Saturday Berg Returns On Saturday

Jackie Berg, English former junior welterweight champion, meets Harry Wallace of Cleveland in an eight round attraction at the Ridgewood Club New York on Saturday. The boxing schedule lists several regional bouts through the week with multiple matchups in Holyoke Albany Seattle Portland and San Francisco culminating in Berg’s clash in New York.

New York Jackie “Kid” Berg England Harry “Kid” Wallace Cleveland Ridgewood Club Holyoke Mass Steve Halasko Buffalo Jimmy Leto Hartford Hartford, Conn. (10), Albany, N. Y Tony Dominguez Willia Klein Germany Seattle Tommy Paul Buffalo Feather Joey Ponce Portland Ore Peter Jackson Los Angeles Johnny Datto Philippines Frankie Petrolle Schenectady N. Y Ruby Goldstein Welter San Francisco Eddie Ran Polish Weiter Babe Marino Jackie Kid Berg English Weiter Harry Kid Wallace

Murray City Wins Over the Plains

Murray City defeats the Plains in a game showing the same power and drive as in their practice with Logan.

Murray City Logan

Rise of new champions marks 1993 major league season

Looking Back Over Big League Season by Jack Cuddy highlights the 1993 season with New York Giants under Bill Terry, and standout performers Chuck Klein and Bud Tinning. It notes Joe Cronin guiding the Senators to the AL pennant, Foxx and Van Atta clubbing leading numbers, and records set by Dizzy Dean, Hubbell, Gehrig, and Foxx amid managerial changes across the leagues.

Jack Cuddy New York U.R New York Clants Bill Terry Chuck Klein Phillies Bud Tinning Chicago Cubs Joe Cronin Stnators Jimmy Foxx Philadelphia Athletics Russell van Atta Yankees Ted Tinning Chicago Lon Warneke van Atta Grove Athletics Dizzy Dean St. Louis Cardinals Jimmy Wilson Carl Hubbell Giants Lefty Grove Foxx

Nationals Favorite to Win World Series Opposes Giants

Washington and New York enter the World Series with Washington as 10 to 7 favorites in most bets after Carl Hubbell is named the opening pitcher for the Giants. Odds makers credit Hubbell’s dominance and the Giants’ momentum as key factors. tickets go on sale in three-game blocks with reserve seats available for first two games.

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Murray City Plows Plains 39 to 0 in Lopsided Game

Murray City defeated The Plains 39-0 as Murray City's backs racked up gains after a strong start. Byron powered the offense to a 19-0 halftime lead, with Podoske shining for Murray and Whetstone starring on defense for The Plains.

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Purdue Poised To Win Big Ten Title This Season

Purdue, led by a stellar backfield Pardonner Carter Hecker and a big, smart lin e, is projected as the strongest in the Big Ten. The Boilermakers face Minnesota Wisconsin Iowa and Notre Dame in key games with a showdown against Notre Dame set for November 11.

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