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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1933
Page
8
A first person account at the Indianapolis Speedway describes Wild Bill Cummings leading in a 100,000 strong crowd beneath race day chaos. Fred Frame pursues after a radiator cap loss and a crash ends a rival’s run as slippage, sand, and crowds shape the dramatic scene.
A chaotic train wreck on the Southwest Cut route leads to frantic radio updates about Mark Billman and Wilbur Shaw driving Car No. 17. Reports say Billman is injured and later killed, with hospital officials confirming amputation and death as the scene unfolds.
The Gazette reports FRex C. French of Meadowbrook Golf Club, 1952 city champion, will lead the qualifying rounds next Monday at his home course. Entries are open to all in the state section, with sixty four players advancing to match play after three days of qualifiers. The event remains amateur and invites golfers from Meadowbrook and other clubs in the Charleston district.
In Johannesburg on May 2 the South African Olympic and Brille Empire association failed to push a rule that SA athletes returning from overseas cannot turn professional for at least 12 months. The body noted it could not enforce such a condition without legal action, and proclaimed the move unviable.
At New York Ridgegood club Joe Brakowicz Utica threw Paul Boewh Brooklyn Len Masal ec New York threw Jack Russell Oklahoma Kurt Gabriel Germany threw Joe Maynard Long Island Sob Slage Germany threw But Middle kouf Florida Elmer Anderson Sweden threw Steve Zoosky Poland MMi Mclain Oklahoma drew Sid Westrich New York At New York 1 Nick's arena Dick Bbckit Philadelphia threw Frank Judson Michigan Gina Garl Saldi Italy drew Abe Coleman Los Angeles George Zahatiss Colorado threw Casey Berger Foxas Carl Davis Cleveland drew Van Leskinavich Rusale Hana Steinke Germany threw George McLeod Boston
The Gazette announces its second annual free city golf tournament opening at Monowbrook Golf Club on Monday. Prospective contestants should fill this entry blank and mail to the Golf Editor in Charleston West Virginia. Deadline is Saturday noon, June 5, and entries after that will not be accepted.
Lord Derby's Hyperion won the 150th Derby at Downs in a four length romp, amid a 300000 crowd including King George. King Salmon placed second, with Statesman third. Hyperion set a new track time while trainer and owner celebrated a historic third Derby win for the Derby family.
New York May 41 UPh Big Bill Tilden predicts the United States will be beaten in the Davis Cup battle yet notes not due to Bermond Prentice cancelling Brice Barnes. He praises Caden but says two extra players would be available for workouts and Tilden will not join heavy training before key matches. Vines remains the best US hope if he can win two singles to force a tougher challenge.
Twelvy members of the Charles on high school track received letters from Coach Steepy Giton at an assembly yesterday. The Mountain Lions won the state championship at Morgantown with letter recipients including Sadi Galliner Fam Andla David Atkins David Ashtey Mar ala Casto Glen Geshorn David Issac Elvin Marks Cramon Stan ton Wiliam Smiles Arnold Whiteman and Captain Romeo Morgan.
Protests by disgruntled owners and drivers at Indianapolis Speedway led to the cancellation of tonight's annual dinner. Prizes will be awarded tomorrow after a re-check of tuning equipment. Lou Moore faced protests over standings with Gardner and Evans involved. no change to winner Lou Meyer.
The Ploriga Street fire department aims to schedule bygeha games with local and out of town teams. Harry Roberta leads the team and can be reached at 23-275 or 24-067 for details.
Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5 to 1 as Charlie Root held the Pirates to few chances. Key sequence in the eighth inning, Ple Traynor’s wife backed a double play, enabling Cubs to add three runs. Swetonic started for Pittsburgh but received poor early support. Cubs benefited from timely hits and walks to secure the win.
Cedar Grove defeated Cap Burns Shawver Roofers 5 to 2 in a Charleston Twilight AURA game. Merritt pitched for Cedar Grove and shut Shawver down with two hits allowed. Edwards and McCracken contributed for Shawver while Merritt and Baginy added offense for Cedar Grove.
PITTSBURGH May 81 Eddie Wolfe 165 1 4 Memphis tonight won a 10 round decision over Tracey Cox 141 Indianapolis. Pete Gallotta 131 of New York won a decision from Lou Jallod 121 Pittsburgh in a right round bout. Carl Montebano 165 Braddock took the decision from Red Bush 164 Cumberland in another eight round fight. Sunny Jim McVoy 179 Pittsburgh knocked out Gene Baker 124 Johnstown in two rounds.
Elim Payne sparked Glendenin with a triple and two RBIs as Fayne shut down Starcher Chapel, earning a 3-1 victory. Starcher scored in the first on a Willard Carvey play, but Glendenin seized momentum with Payne’s triple and Marbin’s error, then later Frye and Payne added runs.
The Carbon Fuel baseball team has open dates on July 12, July 25, and July 4 and wants to schedule Charleston teams. J A Page of Decota leads the schedule planning.
Clyde Milan, once a speed star in 1912 with 88 stolen bases and a 308 season home run mark, remains a notable figure as manager of the Birmingham Southern league club. A Tennessee-born veteran, he lingered in baseball lore as a shadow of his former self yet still draws attention in present times.
ZANESVILLE O May 31 upon advice of his physician Johny Walker resigned as manager of the Zanesville Greys of the ALG Atlantic base ball League. Buzz Wetzel who has been general manager and president will take charge. Walker has suffered repeated injuries including a severe knee problem. He formerly played with the Philadelphia Athletics. Frank Miller was placed on the injured list.
In San Francisco financial district offices workers turn to table tennis during the noon hour when shops close. The game has become a popular recreational activity among employees of business institutions seeking exercise and a quick break.
A foggy May day saw Washington and New York use 12 pitchers across a doubleheader, the Senators falling 9 to 7 in the second game after winning the opener 12 to 7. New York leads the series two games to one as Washington battles for top spot in the standings. The opener featured eleven extra-base hits including Lancier’s homer and Cronin’s double, while the nightcap included a homer by Joe Cronin and four two-base hits among solid hits from both clubs.
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