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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1933
Page
8
Huntington blanked Charleston 3-0 in the series finale, moving atop the standings as Charleston slips to third. Key plays featured Latty Spikes guiding the Senators to victory with strong defense and timely hits from teammates including McCrone, Macke, and Helmick, while Charleston stranded runners and could not capitalize.
Taft area report describes junior college golfer Bennie Dirpster failing a drive and spotting a squirrel near the ball. He uses a shovel to uncover a burrow, revealing the animal carrying a ball. the scene ends with surreal references to an old mansion and unnamed figures.
Wimbledon, England patchy report says tradition of long white trousers in tennis is broken as players wear various white and striped outfits. Names mentioned include Kenry Wilfred Austin and G E Godsall Gordimason among others, with unclear affiliations.
Beckley Black Knights routed downtown 19 to 6 to seize first place in the Middle Uplands league. Spencer and Dinowski led with strong hitting, while Farrel and Heath sparked the offense in a seven-run seventh inning.
Jay-Banie Zivic stopped Gizzy in the fifth round of a ten round match. Zivic weighed 134 1 4 pounds while Gizzy was 125 1 2. Pritaly Zivic of Pittsburgh beat Don Asso in four rounds. Dominic Mincini of Connellsville won a decision over Jerry Clements of Jeannette in six rounds.
Detroit report states American League president Jim Harridge suspended New York Yankees pitcher Johnny Allen for five days after he shouldered umpire George Hildebrand during the first game with Detroit. The action follows yesterday's incident in the opening inning.
Cy Barger, noted for fast pitches in 1919 with Brooklyn’s Cadgera and Rexwoatagans, later aided Newark’s pennant efforts. Now resident of Russet Springs, he recalls old times with Nap Rucker and fellow pitcher Jim Wilhelm, sharing stories from Washington Park to Ebbets Field.
Local fans anticipate a July 4 race meeting at the Four Fairgrounds featuring rival drivers Fritz and Chittum. Fritz asserts his own driving style and cautions against backing down, while Chittum prepares to prove his pace. other notable contenders Swede South Bruce Thompson Blemer Rupp are expected to add drama and speed to the event.
The team, after a weak home stand with two wins and five losses, heads on the road for a six game swing against Dayton and Springfield. Benson leads the Senators in a bid to revive pennant chances as July 3 marks the half’s final Huntington game.
An odd game last night at the glass plant field featured Cork Morris delivering the key hit in a quirky scoreline. The effort hinged on a late run and a misread scoreboard, with Owens office and Bugek and Geurhavis Comstock noted among players.
Joe Cronin led the Washington Senators to a 4-3 win over the Cleveland Indians, marking their third straight victory in Cleveland and their eighth in a row this season. Alvin Crowder earned his 11th win, with Bud Budlin and Jack Ruel working in relief. Goslin and Cronin provided key hits as Washington widened its lead over the Yankees, who were rained out in Detroit.
The American League all star eleven, chosen by William Harriage, includes Bil Dickey Zankess and Rick Ferrell as catchers and Babe Ruth Ben Chapman among outfielders. Yankees lead with six selections, Cleveland next with three. The batting order will be announced by Connie Mack.
Philadelphia Athletics beat Chicago White Sox 8 to 2 after ten innings as relief pitcher Jim Peterson and starter Wyatt Whitlow held Chicago scoreless late. McNair, Cremer, and Appling led the hit parade. Peterson replaced Tonny Preitae in the eighth and shut the Sox down the rest of the way.
At Wimbledon England on a rainy day Americans led by H Ellsworth Vines Jr advance in the men s singles as Sutter Stoefen and other stars win. Vines dominates Meredith 1 4 2 6 0 while Sutter Itoh Stoefen and Jones claim strong wins over English and British players. Mrs Helen Wills Moody heads to defend the women s title with action set for tomorrow.
Yale tops with a 304 team score at Buppalg Country Club Williamsville, led by Sidney Noyes and John Banks among several 73s. Texas 313, Michigan and Notre Dame 818 apiece. Southern California, Harvard, Hamilton and others unable to field four scorers.
Rozett Rogett jr of Columbia was elected commodore of the Intercollegiate motorboat association succeeding James Dolan who has graduated. Other officers named were Paul Bayer jr Morevain vice commodore Roger Firestone Princeton year Commodore Chester Wickwire Bile fleet captain G Phillip Ellsworth Bueswell secretary John Colburn Franklin and Marchal treasurer.
Chicago May 26 The American Association suspended Bruno Hetler Louisville club official for conduct during yesterday's Lewsville Ta diagjapolis game in which fans threw cushions and Umpire Bru die McLenighlin was impacted, per President T J Hickey.
In Pittsburgh on June 26 Miss Margaret Carpecken of Mor mantows West Virginia and Miss Miriam Sullivan won the women's doubles by defeating Mrs. John Richerson and Mrs. Martha G. Snowden of Pittsburgh 6-1 3-7 6-2. The men's doubles final saw Dr. John O’Loughlin of Central and Dr. Dave O’Loughlin defeat Bitty O’Loughlin and Frank Brolis 0-7 6-4.
Clendenin Reds beat Parkers 4 to 2 at Laidiey field in a drizzle. Keener’s wild pitching aided a six-run first inning, supported by Payne Young and Quinlan. Parkers scored in the third and fifth, but Clendenin held on with solid defense and timely hits from Rucker Payne Snyder and Townsend.
Chicago June 26 Definite announcement that Jimmy Owens of Host Tech Cleveland Negro schoolboy will run against Ralph Metcalfe Marquesie Nesto in the 100 meter race at the National A A U championships Friday. Brundage says Owens will compete after assurances from James Lee president Northeastern Ohio A A U. Owens had planned to skip Metcalfe due to nerve strain after a hard season. Both runners previously tied the world record in the 209 yard dash at the interscholastic and intercollegiate games on June 17.
Governor Lehman approved William J. Brown of New York City as member of the state athletic commission to fill the vacancy caused by the death of William Muldoon. Brown, 58, runs a health farm at Garrison and is a former well known referee.
Valley Grove baseball club seeks a competitive game near Charleston for next Sunday July. Interested teams should contact G A Lney to arrange details and location.
Edward J. Neil reports from June 26 that champion Sharkey and challenger Carnera spar in warmups at Orangeburg and Pompton Lakes as pre bout hype builds for 13 rounds at Madison Square Garden. Training notes include brisk work, manager jibes, and forecasts on gate take and broadcast plans.
In Chicago three promoters bid for a return lightweight title bout involving Barney Rost of Chicago and Tony Canzoneri of New York. Jack Dempsey indicated he would not finalize any deal without discussing it with Plan. Tim Marg and the Chicago stadium also entered the bidding as the match appeared likely for New York with a September bout. Ross plans a two week rest then a possible vaudeville tour.
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