Open race looms for Western Conference title in 1933 football season
Coach Noble Kizer predicts a keen title fight as Purdue envisions a wide open Western Conference. Michigan is favored by talent, with Indiana Minnesota and Wisconsin seen as potential surprises. Ohio State Northwestern Chicago Iowa Illinois are noted as contenders, with Chicago and Bloomington cited for strong prospects and scheduling challenges. In boxing, the Boston decision controversy surrounds Sammy Fuller and Billy Petrolle, fueling call for fair judging after a controversial 10 round draw.
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Bob Zuppke
Boston
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Roberts Captures President's Cup at Athens Country Club
Ben Roberts defeated Henry Begg 8 and 2 in the finals to win the Presidents Cup at Athens Country Club on Sunday. Begg erased a five hole deficit by the 10th but Roberts won three of the next four holes to clinch the match.
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Possible for Both Teams To Cinch Pennants Today
Giants and Senators can clinch pennants today with wins while rivals falter. Giants must beat St Louis and hope Pittsburgh loses. Senators need a win over St Louis while Yankees drop both games to Chicago. Cubs, Reds also won their doubleheaders.
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Ohio Open golf tournament begins at Portage with 60 players
About 60 golfers start the 13th Ohio Open at Portage Country Club in Akron with 36 holes today and another 36 Tuesday. Al Espinosa tops favorites. Denny Shute absent removing a major title threat as Ed Kerby and Guy Wortley win pro-am best ball with 32 856.
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Wilson Crain
Bill Brandy
Jack Thompson
Youngstown
George Brady
Maurice White
Mel Carpenter
Columbus
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Threat on Boxer's Life Delays 15 Round Fight
Police search for a caller who demanded $10,000 from Tommy Loughran via his manager Joe Smith. The caller warned Loughran would not meet Jack Sharkey in the Sept 27 bout at Philadelphia's park unless payment was made by mail. The call originated from a Norristown pay station.
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Zanesville Greys Triumph in Middle Atlantic Playoffs
Zanesville clinched the 1933 Middle Atlantic League title by sweeping Wheeling four straight as Al Milnar and Henry Fiorito led the champs. Milnar allowed two runs in 18 innings, while Fiorito and Mickey Bellande starred for the Greys, whose playoff gate fell short of expectations with just over 10,000 spectators across five games.
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Nusstein defeats Tilden to win world pro tennis title
Hans Nusstein of Germany defeated Big Bill Tilden of the United States to claim the world professional singles tennis championship. Nusstein won 1 6 6 4 7 5 6 3 in the final after dropping the first set.
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Big League Leaders In Batting And Runs Batted In
United Press data shows Gehrig of the Yankees leading runs with 138 and Foxx of the Athletics top in home runs with 45. Ruth and Klein also appear among leaders in various categories, with Manush and Simmona noted for hits and other top marks.
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Spartans Open With 21 to 0 Win in Portsmouth
Spartans debut 1933 pro schedule with a 21 to 0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds at Universal Stadium. Portsmouth drives include two second period touchdowns and a late score, Ernie Caddell contributing a 28 yard run setup and three scoring plays. About 5,000 fans attended the heat affected game as Cincinnati’s Workman and Squyres starred for the Reds.
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Chicago and New York in tight playoff chase headlines
Yesterday's results show Minneapolis defeated Columbus 6 4 and Rochester beat Buffalo 1 0 in the international playoff. Cincinnati swept Boston 5 2 and 6 0, Chicago edged Brooklyn 6 5, New York beat St. Louis 4 3 and New York 6 Cleveland 1. Multiple American and national matchups were listed with rain affecting Chicago at Boston and a slate of upcoming games across leagues.
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McLemore Skeptical Of World Series Preseason Stats
Henry McLemore argues against overreliance on preseason World Series statistics. He cites Pepper Martin’s 1931 feat to show how predictions fail when based on minor league data, arguing that clutch performance and emotional makeup matter more than numbers.
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Lou Magnolia Dies Noted Boxing Referee Rites Tuesday
Lou Magnolia 54 a renowned boxing referee and former multi sport athlete dies of cancer. Funeral at St Francis De Salles Church Rockaway Beach at 10 p m Tuesday with burial in St Francis Cemetery. Magnolia officiated major bouts including Sharkey Scott and Slattery Loughran and was considered among the era’s best referees.
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Birds and Millers Even in Playoff Showdown
In Minneapolis the Millers and Red Birds split to two wins each in the American Association title series. Nick Cullop homered for Columbus to take a 4 1 lead, but Minneapolis surged ahead with two in the sixth and Spencer Harris driving in a homer to spark a 6 4 victory. Minneapolis outhit Columbus 9 to 8.
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Jess Petty
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Yesterday's Heroes United Press Summary of Baseball Stars
Babe Ruth hits his 29th and 30th homers for the Yankees. Lefty Gomez limits the Indians to three hits. Mel Ott of the Giants homers and adds a double and single in a Cards attack. Buddy Myer of the Senators leads a Tigers assault with three hits including a ninth inning bases loaded single. Sam Leslie of the Dodgers collects a homer a double and two singles in five at bats.
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Pro Grid Results and Exhibition Scores
National League games see Portsmouth blank Cincinnati 21 to 0 and Green Bay tied with Boston 7 7. Exhibition action lists Chicago Cardinals 29 over Freeport 6 Stapleton 20 over Bayonne 0 and New York Giants 20 over Paterson Hawks 0 with Philadelphia 6 Cliftons 0.
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Sharkey and Levinsky Trade Punches in Chicago Ring
Boxing headlines focus on Jack Sharkey return bout in Chicago a 10-rounder with King Levinsky marking Sharkey's comeback after losing the world heavyweight title to Primo Carnera. Also on tap Brouillard Heuser WB middleweight clash in Boston and Yarosz Dundee rematch in Newark as contenders circle titles.
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