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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1933
Page
5
The report analyzes Levinsky and Sharkey in a boxing clash noting Levinsky’s stubborn stamina and Sharkey’s wary approach. It mentions Carera and a potential comeback, with judges and crowds sensing an uneven path to a decisive finish.
In Cincinnati the National Amateur semifinals pace tight field. Lawson Little and George Dunlap, both strong contenders, advance after quarterfinal wins. Max Marston and Jack Munger also reach the semis with decisive victories, despite rain and soggy fairways.
Gabby Hartnett of the Cubs delivered a ninth inning single with bases loaded to drive in the tying and winning runs against the Giants. Joe Cronin of the Senators followed with a ninth inning single to bring in the tying and winning runs versus the Tigers.
Chicago defeated New York 4 to 3 while Philadelphia won 2. Cincinnati game went seven innings due to rain and several matches were rained out including Brooklyn at St Louis and Boston at Pittsburgh. Washington triumphed 4 to 3 over Detroit with many postponements.
Ohio State opens 1933 football camp with about 52 players in first practice. Coach Sam Willaman enters his fifth year aiming for a Western Conference title. Squad averages 185 pounds. heaviest Earl Johnson 230, lightest Sam Drakulich 155. Prospective veterans would bring a 204 pound line and 177 pound backfield.
Wet grounds caused the postponement of the third game of the Columbus Minneapolis A A baseball title series. The makeup game will be played tonight with Paul Dean pitching for Columbus and either Jess Petty or Walter Tauscher for Minneapolis. Each club has one win.
Deserted by his bride Janet Snowden the former oil heiress five days after their marriage Prince di Sir iggnano don Francesco Caravita of Italy is shown at his New York hotel following separation Miss Snowden announced she will seek an annulment calling the marriage a mistake
Chicago seeks a quick knockout as Sharkey and Levinsky square off at Comiskey Park in a 10 round heavyweight clash. Sharkey bets on a five round KO to restart his bid for the title. Levinsky promises knockout magic and a shot at Primo Carnera.
The New York Giants’ NL lead narrowed to five and a half games as rain forced postponements in Chicago and elsewhere. The Cubs won one game 4 to 3 to seize second place while Washington edged Detroit 4 to 3 in the American League, extending the Senators’ margin to nine games.
Succession to the Bush Biddle annual event, Athens Country Club splits into two teams led by R. L. Morton and Dr. John Sprague for a two week dinner match. All matches finish by Oct 1 with three points awarded per nine and for the full 18. The losing team hosts a dinner for the winners later. pairings to be announced Sunday.
The Cleveland Indians infielder Bill Cissell faced emergency appendicitis surgery in New York and will miss the remainder of the 1933 season. He was taken to Postgraduate Hospital after waking with pain and is reported in very good condition after the operation.
Heavy rains forced the second postponement of the fourth game between Wheeling and Zanesville in the Middle Atlantic League playoffs. Zanesville leads the series two to one at home. Game five will be held Saturday night at Zanesville.
The advertisement touts Ovaltine as a safe, physician-approved food drink that helps fall asleep quickly and sleep eight hours naturally. It claims benefits from three mechanisms: calming brain activity, aiding digestion, and supplying nutrients to rebuild nerves and muscles.
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