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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1933
Page
5
Washington Senators win 3 to 2 over the Cleveland Indians sealing second in the pennant race behind the Yankees. Vosmik led the Indians with three hits as Cleveland faces remaining games in Washington and a White Sox stand, while other games saw several injuries and wresting showdowns drawing mixed reviews.
Brooklyn Dodgers endured early slumps in the National League but 9th-inning rallies powered three straight wins on a western trip to climb from fifth to third place. Hack Wilson sparked the surge with a pinch homer in a win over Philadelphia, then St Louis 6-5 and a 5-2 finish over the same club moved Brooklyn into third, though Freddy Heimach injured an ankle in the fifth.
Hal Smith of Pirates held Phil Les to two hits in 523 innings after relieving Larry French. Johnny Hodapp of Red Sox doubled and singled in four at bats against Browns. Wally Berger had three hits including his eighth homer as Braves beat Reds. Cecil Travis of Senators doubled down on defense and had two hits in three at bats. Letty Gomez of Yankees limited Tigers to six hits in a 4 1 victory. Frank O Doul of Dodgers singled and scored on Cuccinello squeeze to start ninth in rally against Cardinals. Al Simmons of White Sox had three singles in four at bats in a 5-2 win over Athletics.
The on again featherweight title bout between Cuban Kid Chocolate and England’s Seaman Tom Watson is set for tomorrow night under the New York State Athletic Commission. Chocolate, considered the favorite at about 2 to 1, seeks to regain distinction after immigration troubles and a stomach tremble setback. Watson is the underdog, with a 15 round distance expected to test both fighters’ condition and form.
The Hagerstown High School nine defeated Mercersburg Academy second team 6 to 4. Shafer allowed two hits and four walks, while key defensive plays in the eighth inning preserved the lead, including a double play with bases loaded and one out. Keller Deavers and Ecton contributed offensively as the locals scored early and held on for the win.
City Park ushers in a tennis revival as three courts are now in shape for use after recent rain delays. Reservations are handled by Lynwood Zecker. The piece notes practice times for Mt Briar baseball on Thursday nights.
American League and National League results show New York beating Detroit 4 to 1 and Pittsburgh defeating Cincinnati. Upcoming games feature Philadelphia vs Pittsburgh, Brooklyn vs Cincinnati, and New York vs Chicago among others. Raiders meet Chenaville in Enid with a 1 PM start. Baker schedules Friday practice for all Raiders players.
In Montreal on May 18 the United States Davis Cup team, weather wary, readies for the Paris challenge round in July. First two singles pit Ellsworth Vines against Gilbert Nunns and Wilmer Allison against Dr. Jack Wright. Doubles set Lott and Van Ryn versus an unnamed Canadian pair, with singles order reversed Saturday. Vines, recently back from Australia, appears in good form. The winner faces Argentina before the European zone survivor’s Paris showdown.
Veteran Kentucky trainer Tom Hayes, 68, known for conditioning horses to peak form, prepares Head Play for stake engagements at Jamaica. Hayes, who gave up teaching in the Kentucky mountains, recalls Donerall’s 1913 Kentucky Derby win and notes Head Play’s readiness plus potential in shorter distances like the Wood Memorial.
The Bowie track launches an eleven day meet of the Southern Maryland Agricultural Association with the eleventh running of the inaugural handicap a mile and seventy yards for three year olds and up. Purse reduced to 2000 dollars from 5000. Entries include J. Fred Adams Rehoboth Sylvester Labrot Tred Avon and others. Decoration Day handicap to close May 30 with six thousand added for three year olds and one mile and a sixteenth.
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