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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1933

Page

2

Ross Beats Canzoneri In Thrilling 15 Round Bout

In New York Barney Ross retained his lightweight world title in a hard fought 15 round decision over Tony Canzoneri. Judging was split with Referee Donovan giving Ross the win after a back and forth battle as 31,000 fans witnessed. Ross showed stamina and power, edging Canzoneri in most rounds and earning about $33,000 on the night.

Tony Canzoneri New York Ross Arthur Donovan Canzoneri Barney Anzoneri Tony

Birds Triumph 6-2 In Playoff Opener

Columbus Reds beat Minneapolis 6 to 2 in game one of the American Association playoff series at Red Bird Stadium. Clarence Hesse pitched for Columbus against Harry Helsclaw. Mickey Heath hit a third inning homer to tie the game, and Whitehead drove in key runs in the seventh and eighth innings.

Columbus Columbus Red Birds Minneapolis Red Bird Stadium Clarence Hesse Harry Helsclaw Jess Petty Mickey Heath Whitehead Red Birds Petty

Corsairs Tie Cubs for Second With Twin Wins

Pirates and Cubs win twice to pull into a tie for second in the National League behind the Giants. Pittsburgh beat Brooklyn 1 0, and 2 0 in nightcap as Waite Hoyt allowed four hits. Don Camilli's two run triple powered Chicago past Philadelphia 2 0.

New York U.P Pittsburgh Chicago Cubs Brooklyn Cubs Phillies Pirates Bill Terry New York Giants Heinie Meine Dodgers Waite Hoyt Pirate

Fights in New York and West Coast ScenesHeadline Heavyweights Tussle Across Cities

Boxing results report multiple bouts with Barney Ross retaining the world lightweight title by defeating Tony Canzoneri in New York. Other matches include Joe Walker KOing Nick Pastore in Chicago and Lou Amber beating Joey Costa in Herkimer. Elizabeth and Fresno cards feature Johnny Riccadulla, Teddy Yoeson, Sammy Brown, and Dan Feary with knockouts and decisions across California and New Jersey venues.

New York Barney Ross Chicago Tony Canzoneri Joe Walker Nick Pastore Brooklyn Lou Amber Herkimer N. Y Joey Costa Jersey City Billy Hogan Piermont Patsy Pascuali al Roth Nick Scalba Carmen Knapp New Haven Conn Bobby Bruno Elizabeth N. J Harry Jacobs Newark Diamond Paterson Johnny Riccadulla Frank Salvatore Eureka Calif Los Angeles Eddie Shea Eddie Trujillo Denver Frank Rowsey Vearl Whitehead Santa Monica

Johnny Fischer Medalist With Record Total of 141

Johnny Fischer, 21, Cincinnati, won the qualifying medal with a 72 69 141 at the National Amateur golf championship in Cincinnati. The record 141 broke amateur history as qualifying marks, with Milward tying the course record at 69 in a day of upheaval as many former champions fell short. The field narrows to eight for the 36 hole quarter finals.

Johnny Fischer Cincinnati U.P Kenwood Country Johhny Fischer Five Farms Fischer C. Clarke Cochran Baltimore Bobby Jones Jimmy Milward Madison, Wis Sidney Noyes George T. Dunlap Flushing N. Y Maurice J. McCarthy Cleveland Jesse Guilford Aviburndale Mass Jess Sweetser Mt. Vernon U. of Michigan Gene Homans Englewood N. J Ross Somerville Johnny Goodman Omaha Neb Goodman Somerville Madison Wis William R Shorty) Long Austin, Tex Johnny

Australians Lead Yank Netters in Lake Forest Exhibition

Australian Davis Cup stars led a U S team two to one as exhibition play resumed at Onwentsia Country Club. Adrian Quist beat Keith Giedhill 3-6 6-2 6-3. Frankie Parker beat Vivian McGrath, and McGrath with Jack Crawford defeated Parker and Francis X. Shields 6-8 6-4 6-3.

Lake Forest Ill United States Onwentsia Country Club Adrian Quist Keith Giedhill Frankie Parker Milwaukee Vivian McGrath McGrath Jack Crawford Forest Hills Parker Francis X. Shields Wilmer Allison Don Turnbull Crawford Shields George Lott, Jr Lester Stoeffen Quist Turnbull

National and American League Scores from Yesterday

Pittsburgh swept Brooklyn with 6 to 1 and 2 to 0. Chicago lost to Philadelphia while New York edged Cincinnati rain affected. Cleveland defeated Washington 3 to 1, New York beat Detroit 5 to 3, St. Louis defeated Boston 4 to 1. Chicago at Philadelphia postponed by rain.

Don Camilli Lon Warneke Chicago Phils Warneke Quakers Camilli Frank Demaree Hartnett New York Cincinnati Boston St. Louis New York Yankees Washington Detroit Bridges Hogsett Auker Senators Cleveland Monte Pearson Boston Red Sox Dick Coffman Browns Andrews Fullerton Philadelphia Pittsburgh Brooklyn National Club VOIR Chicago Atcsocases Acenes VO Ecsradssecesse VO Pittsburgh Sb Louis Csesisccesases Seeces Wes Seccsurecatenss Abeswenen Sanas Ae

Thursday's NBA Schedule Across Cities

The card lists NBA games for Thursday featuring Boston at Pittsburgh Philadelphia at Cincinnati New York at Chicago Brooklyn at St. Louis Cleveland at New York Chicago at Boston Detroit at Washington and St Louis at Philadelphia in two matchups.

Greys Triumph in Ninth Inning Over Wheeling for 9th Win

Zanesville Greys defeated Wheeling 9 to 7 in a Middle Atlantic League playoff game. Jim Gleeson hit a three run homer with Fianite on base in the ninth to seal the comeback as the series stood two games to one in favor of Zanesville. The fourth game was set for Wheeling tonight with Elmer Hass expected to start for Zanesville and Jim Tobin for Wheeling.

Zanbeville A.R Jim Gleeson Fianite Zanesville Wheeling Greys

Questions and Rules Book Boosts in Football Education

A new or expanded football rules and questions book by Pete Good gains popularity among high school coaches and players. The edition adds updated rules and changes, with more pages and extended content, reflecting evolving coaching styles and youth instruction.

Pete Good Russ

First Casualty of College Football This Season

Newt Wilson a 19 year old Howard College freshman died after a scrimmage with the varsity. The left end collapsed on the field and X rays showed a cerebre hemorrhage. The manner of injury is unclear.

Birmingham Ala Newt Wilson Howard College Wilson

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