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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1933
Page
10
A Chicago baseball rumor spree follows the release of veteran Hurly Grimes. Reporters ponder his long career with Detroit and Chicago White Sox, debating his impact and possible comeback prospects while recalling past spats and spittoon era quirks.
A retrospective on a star pitcher who played in four World Series, winning three games and losing four for a .429 average. The piece traces his long career from Pittsburgh to Brooklyn, noting shifts in performance and speculating on a possible return with the Cardinals.
The article discusses Charleston baseball connections with Harry Neilman and Kellman, notes upcoming changes with Dan Boone leaving and Watt Powell stepping in, and mentions players like Elmer Daisy and Russell Hockenbury. It also covers booster finances, attendance for Huntington-Dayton games, and various notes on Middles Atlantic and other leagues.
Boston, July 31. The Red Sox move to broaden their farm network after acquiring Reading from Bob Quinn last February. Eddie Collins aims to expand linkages with minor leagues by placing Reading players like Gus McLaghlan and George Stumpf into development, while pursuing more affiliations in other circuits.
Paul Dunnavant leads Meadowbrook golf clubs five ladder tourney after weekend play with Jos Rugel second Frank French third and Odex Sneeker fourth. Committee headed by Walter Oates handles rules and 18 hole match play.
Betty Nuthall of Britain defeated Alice Marble of Sacramento 5-7 6-3 6-0 to win the eighth annual Maidstone invitation championship in East Hampton. In doubles, Margaret Scriven and Elizabeth Ryan defeated Beemeae Mrs. Halen Wille Moody 1-3 7-?
Marmet All Stars defeated the Cubs 4 to 3 in eleven innings today at Marmet Twilight league. Callister and Pauley teamed for the winning battery while Howell and Wright were the losing battery in a game notable for sparkling fielding plays.
Burleigh Grimes rejoined the St. Louis Cardinals after being released unconditionally by the Chicago Cubs. Manager Frankie Frisch announced the deal as Grimes reported to Frisch in Pittsburgh. Grimes, a veteran right-hander active in four World Series, praised his condition and readiness for work with the Cardinals.
Salem New Hampshire July 31 Blake or New Fare son of Peter Volo the 650 000 Hambleton stake candidate of 7 0 Blake or New Fare became a top three year old pacer on the Bandiet circuit by taking two wins over Calumet Datty and Debutante driven by Harry Stokes. Laurel Hanover driven by Harry Brusie also scored a mile pace win as Hollywood Sara led the threesome trot heat. The meet opened Wednesday with a Pari mutuel handle under 25000 dollars as Hollywood Sara paid 19 80 for 32 and Calumet Cymatic won the non winner trot.
Damon Runyon recounts Willie Corum of the New York Evening Journal seeking poetry about Babe Ruth with a $500 prize. He jokes about poets, Pegasus, and famous verses while reminiscing on past sports verse creators and the urge to see a Ruth ode emerge.
Houghton of Kenwood Country Club Washington wins the Bedford Springs club annual pro tourney with 140 over 38 holes. Delvichio of Greensburg trails by one stroke, while Zimmerman Pittburgh and O Hare uniontown share fourth and fifth, with Eldred defending champ Eldred carding 149.
Sammy Slaughter of Terre Haute Indiana, middleweight, knocked out Jack King formerly of Little Rock Arkansas in the sixth round of a ten round bout in Pittsburgh. Slaughter weighed 155 pounds. King was also listed around light. King went down in the third round and was finished by Slaughter.
The Gazette reports the city tennis meet at Public Courts with 11 of 32 men remaining in singles after second round play. Women’s singles begin Monday on Tennessee Avenue courts, followed by a junior under 18 boys event.
The Mountaineer Athletic association plans an open air show Wednesday night with boxing and wrestling. Charles Ingram is slated to meet Marmet’s aggressive junior lightweight Imer Hamilton in the feature bout. Rehearsed slugging and quick combinations marked prior Wednesday night’s action, and Reginald Wells delivered a three round knockout in Richwood. The wrestling card lists Manuel Abramowits Harold Allen and others with Larry Pepper and Harry Moore as judges, Jake Stoner refereeing. opening bout at 8 20 PM.
Wheeling downed Johnstown 6 to 5 in a back and forth opening inning surge. Delseng rode four bases on balls as Smith limited the Stogies after the early rally. several hits and errors fueled Wheeling’s win in a tense ballgame.
In a July 31 game shadows of the past loom as the Yankees hammer Washington 18 to 9 to split a four game set and stay within a game of first place. Lefty Gomer and Herb Pennock beat the Senators while Ruth and Gehrig powered the attack with multiple hits.
Johnny Mitchell from the Pacific Coast league joined the Yates as a shortstop before the New York club era. He later lived in Detroit, worked for an industrial firm, and played in Sunday league contests. The narrative recalls his Yankee to Red Sox deal, minor league return, and fluctuating baseball career through summer leagues and spring training.
A federal grand jury in Chicago heard a case alleging wholesale doping of racehorses. The inquiry involved 22 witnesses including trainers and stable owners at major tracks. No direct evidence was revealed, but officials emphasized enforcement of drug laws and penalties for illegal possession and transport.
Fruth and Tiskiewah are named finalists in the Charleston playground league. WHL opens with a three game series for city softball champions. Two games schedule not announced. event set at Fruth School with two o clock starts. Dick Montague, former Middie Atlantic league pitcher, is mentioned.
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