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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1930
Page
16
Buffalo keglers from the district, including divisions with Denver and Colorado Springs, competed in a multi-event bowling meet. Team members Frank Parcart and Joe Lusardi led doubles with a 1739 total, while Hen and Divine won doubles by two pins. Individual scores included Heup 10467 across the five games, with notable 265 and 212 games.
At Augusta GA, Jones carded a 144 over the Augusta Country Club layout to lead by three strokes as the Southeastern tour field struggled. Pro among the chasers were a group including Huron Smith and others, with several players contending amid mixed rounds.
In Alo, New York, a heated playoff clash unfolds between the Bisons and Indians. Both teams seek a decisive victory to clinch the series as recent games show tied scores and strong plays from key skaters. Cleveland’s contingent is poised to influence the outcome, with the Wigwam arena cited as a venue in some reports.
West Palm Beach report notes Browns with promising prospects across pitching hitting and fielding. Major leaguers like Schutt, Ralph, Metivlo, and Crowde compete for key roles as outfield infield and catching positions are sharpened. The camp highlights include young arms led by Ogden and Cochrane while Baker and Hale vie for lineup spots amid hitting struggles.
The wireless dispatch reports Ernie Orseil sidelined with a torn ankle, out for at least a week. replacement rookie Allen takes his spot with the St Louis Cardinals. The item also mentions Browns standings and various league notes from Dallas, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Daytona Beach, and Jacksonville, with spring training updates and player movements across multiple clubs.
Philadelphia April 1 Simpson Ohio entered in Penn Relays appeared in a fragmentary report. The text also references artesian wells, water from the Sahara Desert, and small crabs found in the water.
The national intercollegiate basketball event in Chicago brings 36 teams, up from 32, with state champions traveling from Roanoke Virginia Kayvanaugh Kentucky Casper Wisconsin and Lankin North Dakota among entrants. Early favorites include Denton Texas last year’s Athens champion Lankin South Dakota Jena Texas Kavaugh Kentucky John Reagan High Houston and Robert E. Lee High Packsonville Florida.
In New Orleans on April 1, Cleveland defeated the Pelicans 5-2 in the first game and dropped a 6-9 decision in the nightcap. Holloway earned win, Shaure took loss in the opener as Bonura led the Tribe with three hits and a two-base tally. Wills Hudlin eyed as Peel manager Peck’s pick to start today against New York Giants. Sal Gratto to get late innings opportunity.
Washington April 1. America's finest race horses and sportsmen gathered at Bowie Race track to usher in a gas Sprag Meet. Seventeen entrants race for a $5,400 prize as trainers and owners fill Capital hotels and cigar stores arguing merits and defeats. The A V Wentzel and Kilrane stable entry Rapid Transit and Pennant Less are favored for the inaugural $5,000, extended to seven furlongs. With other tracks closed, Bowie draws the racing world to a remote Prince George's county Md site about 18 miles from the capital. Smiling skies are forecast and a dry track likely to open the season.
A mixed feature reviews golf swing mechanics detailing back and forward swings balance and hip action for a straight drive. The piece also covers a boxing match recount, noting Dempsey Tuner and Griffiths with multiple knockdowns and a summary of round-by-round reversals and key blows.
In Philadelphia on April 1 Jack Gagnon of Boston defeated heavyweight Tuffy Griffiths of Sioux City in a sixth round stoppage of a scheduled ten round bout at the arena. Referee Tommy Reilly officiated as the weight of Flach was listed at 189.
Kaye Dees's Sliver Bullet, aiming to beat Sir Henry Segrave's speed record, prepared for another attempt after yesterday's 186 mph run ended by carburetor trouble. Don, pleased with beach conditions, plans a noon attempt while London officials protest prior delays and a handmade rival car weighs 500 pounds with an 85 mph test run by Carl Hohenhauser.
Stars of the swimming world led by 14 American champions complete final training for the National AAU Indoor Meet in Chicago. Entrants include Wally Lauter George Kojac Walter Spence Pete Desjardines Mickey and Johnny Risley Ray Rady and Wally Cobath. Lanter aims to better the 160 yard freestyle record and Kojac targets the 150 yard backstroke mark.
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