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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1939

Page

8

Trade-Round Indifference Marks 1938 Indians Outlook

The Cleveland Indians management promised trades to strengthen the club after 1938, but only one major deal occurred. The infield remains largely intact with Lyn Lary likely replaced by Jimmy Webb at short, while Oscar Vitt faces a boardroom clash over personnel. Sammy Hale could hold second base amid doubts about others.

Cleveland Indians Alva Bradley Cy Slapnicka Ben Chapman Red Sox Denny Gatehouse Tommy Irwin Cleveland Jimmy Webb Lyn Lary Oscar Vitt Lary Vitt Lary Wena Webp Indians Sammy Hale Oscar Grimes New Orleans Jim Shilling Hale Bradley Roger Peckinpaugh Walter Johnson Steve O'Neill

Organizing a Lorain County Baseball League Rumors

Lorain locals including Rudy Ebinger Tommy Nickelette Johnny Kendal and John Santa show interest in forming a county league this season. Rumors say Ray Caldwell as recreation director stirs local objections with calls for a Lorain native to lead. Elyria Elks enter state bowling tourney in Toledo today and tomorrow.

Lorain Caldwell Wakeman Red Caps Jack Hannaford Don Budge Fred Perry Cleveland Budge Elyria

Boxing bout and local sports notes from Elyria Lorain

Ros Gerhart claims Elyria fighter Steve Stefek received a favorable decision over Billy Breedlove of Akron in Lorain. Other notes include Charley White praising Gussie Smallwood’s win over Leo Rittenour, Sixto Escobar’s rivalry with Lloyd Pine, and Lorain County amateur basketball trophies and medals pending arrival.

Ros Gerhart Elyria Steve Stefek Billy Breedlove Akron Lorain George Schmutkens Sandusky Schmitkens Charley White Gussie Smallwood Leo Rittenour Georgie Pace Sixto Escobar Lloyd Pine Lorain County Elynn

Barons and Ramblers Open I AHL Final Series

The Cleveland Barons and Philadelphia Ramblers begin their best three out of five championship series in Philadelphia. Game two moves to Philadelphia next Tuesday, game three to Cleveland Thursday, with potential games in Cleveland Saturday and Philadelphia April 11. Philadelphia favored to win.

Philadelphia Cleveland Barons Philadelphia Ramblers Cleveland

Indians Release Three Players

The Cleveland Indians announced the release of three players to the New Orleans club of the Southern Association. Charley Workman Blas Monaco and Frank Scalzi were released with recall privilege while Clay Smith received unconditional release. The action was reported to be on order of Commissioner K. M. Landis.

New Orleans Cleveland Indians Southern Association Charley Workman Blas Monaco Frank Scalzi Clay Smith K. M. Landis

Hutchinson Needs More Minor League Time Says Detroit Editor

Freddie Hutchinson, 19, the Tigers rookie prospect from Seattle, showed flashes in spring games but needs at least another year in the minors to establish himself. Critics note overpromotion and warn against battering in majors, citing his Pacific Coast League regard and limited fastball, while praising his poise and changing pace. Detroit attendance boosts and gate receipts from Plant City spring game cited as context.

Detroit Freddie Hutchinson Tiger H. G. Salsinger Detroit News United Press Lakeland Fla Hutchinson West Coast Sam Jones Mathewson Seattle Plant City

Burke Leads Masters Play in April Fool's Classic

Augusta Ga April 1 Excellent performances from undercard golfers made the Masters Invitational Tournament a lively affair in its six year history. Billy Burke led after a 69 three under par, with Sam Snead at 70 and Tommy Armour 71 in the early rounds as contenders. Byron Nelson Henry Picard tied with Armour in third while Ralph Guldahl stood at 72 alongside six others. The field of 46 pursues the 1500 first prize. play continues with 18 holes today and 36 tomorrow as Bobby Jones and Walter Hagen lag in the 76 bracket.

Augusta Billy Burke Cleveland Sam Snead White Sulphur Springs W. Va Sam Tommy Armour Atlantic Armour Byron Nelson Henry Picard Ralph Guldahl Bobby Jones Walter” Hagen

Kohlmyer Hardware Quintet Wins Amherst Gold Medal

Lorain Kohlmyer Hardware captured the Amherst Gold Medal tournament title by crushing the Amherst Eagles 43-18 in the final after beating the Cleveland Falcons 46-42 in the semifinals. The Eagles reached the final with a 34-32 win over Worthington Dry Cleaners of Elyria on Roy Haas's last second shot. The consolation went to the Cleveland Falcons 67-36 over Worthington Cleaners.

Amherst Lorain Kohlmyer Hardware Lorain County Kohliger Amherst Eagles Cleveland Falcons Eagles Worthington Dry Cleaners Elyria Roy Haas Worthington Cleaners Mel Riebe Falcons Johnny Ducar Kohlmyer’s Jack Barlaric Hal Block Jerry Gormley Bill Riebe Roy Pinyoun Eddie Lach Clyde Grills Worthington’s Frank Ursic Kohlmyer Ducar Riebe Eddie Berger George Arthrell Lorain O. A. C al McConibe Kohlimyer Hank Edwards Amherst Inns Johnny Hey Ceewewanes Klimosewski Eena Ewan Wilms Sneer T. Ursic If Ee Heyslinger McConihe Ceeersceaes Barlaric Ry Waae Boehler Im Riebe Beeen Wee Barlarie Weueaee M. Riebe Exewes Pscacesceenee Udek Patterson Ursie Wees Blair Cornwall Ncaa Ncaa Eteeee Broecker, If Essceseeeeesee 10 Kohlmrer Ene Eeoee Esceaceseveasene Worthington Dry Paton Acaton M. Haas

Teams In Close Race For A A U Swimming Title

The New York Athletic Club leads Ohio State by three points in the National A A U Team championship with three events left. Patnik favors Ohio State to win the high diving title, while NYAC sets a relay record in the 400-yard relay. Medinah, Yale, Detroit AC, Princeton and others trail as finals approach.

Columbus New York Athletic Club Ohio State University Medinah Club Chicago Adolph Kiefer New York A. C Ohio Ohio State al Patnik Patnik Yale Detroit A. C Princeton University Fremont O. High School Mercersburg Academy Providence, R. L. Boy's Club Fairmount Hotel San Francisco Earl Clark Clark Ralph Flanagan Miami Jack Medica Seattle Medica Flanagan Jackie University of Washington Peter Fick University of Michigan Tom McDermott Jim Reilly Walter Spence Fick Sandusky Fremont Ross Cleveland East Tech McKinley Shisby Manalega Keagy Helen Perry Cleveland Bulldog Quist Keller Smith Patty Taylor Rhea Barry Akron

Detroit Wins 1940 ABC Tourney Bid At Convention

Detroit awarded the 1940 American Bowling Congress tournament over St. Paul at the 39th annual ABC convention in Cleveland. Frank J. Fitzpatrick of Oakland elected president, succeeding John Davies who died. Joe Hunter and Matt Kowalski of Chicago tied for second in doubles with 1307.

Cleveland Jimmy Murgie Philadelphia Detroit St. Paul Congress Frank J. Fitzpatrick Oakland Cal ABC John Davies Columbus Joe Hunter Matt Kowalski Chicago Stan Shelley Louis Schmidt Wooster Matt Howaldski Vie Maurer Alex Graham New Philadelphia Harry Schaeffer Ras Newton St. Louis Wm. Reilley W. Forslund New York

Armstrong Stops Day In Twelfth at Madison Square Garden

Henry Armstrong defends welterweight title with a 12th round technical knockout of Davey Day at Madison Square Garden. Armstrong may suffer a fractured left hand and eye injury requiring stitches. Day crowd favored Day despite Armstrong victory. Attendance was 10,028 amid smoky arena atmosphere.

York Henry Armstrong Davey Day Armstrong Madison Square Garden Davey Ernie Roderick London Henry Day Billy Cavanaugh

Pastor Triumphs Despite Unruly Trunks in 10 Round Victory

New York heavyweight Bob Pastor defeated Maurice Strickland of New Zealand by a one sided 10 round decision. Trunks sagged around Pastor’s knees in the sixth round but the referee pinned them up and Pastor continued to rally. After discarding the faulty trunks he resumed the attack and retained his World No 2 heavyweight ranking. England introduces a five passenger car achieving 35 miles per gallon. An air link is planned between Trinidad and Barbados.

Chicago Bob Pastor New York Maurice Strickland New Zealand Bob Phil Collins Pastor Strickland Collins

Ye Old Diner Captures Ridgeville Bowling Title

Ye Old Diner clinched the Ridgeville Bowling League title at the K of C Lanes despite losing three straight to Barnes Coal Company in the final match. Barnes Coal finished second. Gerhart Diggers swept Brown Sohicans 3–0. Barnes Coal’s high series was 566.

W. I. Pet Barnes Coal Company Gerhart Diggers Brown Sohicans Ridgeville Knights of St. John K of Calleys Ye Old Diner Barnes Barnes Coal Gerhart Diggers Kesler Diederich Eavene Rega Wee Ee Gerhart Bercheck Weishert Noll Barnes Coal Company R Nou T. Pitts B. Pitts Gilbert “ Oun Ee Nae Rothgery Eeanee Frank Aaeee Steinmetz See Rothgery Motors St. John’s Strack Farnitere Streicher Eeene Beesing Nabakoweski Reinking

Indians uniforms on display at Spalding store

New Cleveland Indians uniforms are shown at A. G. Spaulding and Brother, 1250 Ontario Avenue, Cleveland. Home suits remain white with black and scarlet trim, road suits switch to plain pearl gray, caps and stockings are blue with white accents, and each uniform features a four inch emblem marking baseball’s 100th anniversary on the left shoulder.

Cleveland Indians A. G. Spaulding and Brother Ontario Avenue Cleveland

Giants Tackle Indians Without Hubbell In Spring Series

BATON ROUGE April 1 The New York Giants meet the Cleveland Indians in a Spring series game without pitcher Carl Hubbell who is in Memphis for medical advice. Manager Bill Terry reports Hubbell’s elbow is healed but his sore shoulder has not responded to treatment.

Baton Rouge New York Giants Cleveland Indians Giants Indians

Cambridge Wins Over Oxford Crew

Cambridge University defeated Oxford in the 91st annual boat race on the 4 mile 374 yard course. The Cambridge crew, favored by some, outpaced Oxford in a historic contest held in London.

Cambridge Oxford London Cambridge University

Harris Foresees Senators Rise In American League

Blando Florida April 1 U P The Washington Senators project a midseason surge behind young arms and a left handed heavy lineup Harris says Red Sox Indians and Tigers must fear Washington as two top rookies Masterson and Carracquel plus Krakauskas Monteagudo and Chase headline a staff aimed at overtaking the Yankees The infield features Wasdell Myer Travis Lewis and the outfield Estatella Cas Wright with Ferrell pushing for a catching job Jones

United Press Blando Fla U.P Red Sox Indians Tigers Yankees Bucky Harris Washington Senators Harris Senators White Sox Yanks al Simmons Zeke Bonura Rowe Masterson Rene Monteagudo Ken Chase Emil Leonard Harry Kelley Pete Appleton Jimmy Deshong Joe Haynes Jim Wasdell Buddy Myer Cecil Travis Buddy Lewis

Bradley Announces Night Game Sked

Cleveland Indians plan a series of night games at Cleveland Stadium starting with the St. Louis Browns as the opener. Alva Bradley released a tentative schedule including June 20 against St. Louis and July dates versus Boston Chicago Philadelphia New York and later Detroit with New York and Detroit not yet agreeing to night play.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Cleveland Stadium St. Louis Browns Alva Bradley Bradley St. Louis Boston Chicago Philadelphia New York Detroit

Elyria Ladies Bowling League Scores Report

The Hilltop Tavern won two games over Wykrent's Grille while W. T. Grant Company swept Sears Roebuck three games. City Loan beat Elyria Recreation two and Standard Cleaners down Leo's Five. Alda Lau for Grant led with 503 series. Marion Koehn of Wykrent's had a 210 single game. If clubs refuse under lights, dates go to others.

Hilltop Tavern Wykrent W. T. Grant Company Sears Roebuck City Loan Elyria Standard Cleaners Fackler Ereeee Millér Toeee M. Valerius Ese Taylor Ssaee M. Henke Leo Five Krebs Tewnes Betos Pippert Schmidt Weeone City Loan Stelmack Kiehmaenee Eae Wees Elstria Recreation Sayles J. Koehn A. Valerius H. Henke Hilltop Tavern Ellis Malik Nee Murphy Kohler Wikrent’s Grille E Smith Ili Wrykrent Oun Guyeski M. Koehn Parnes Te Eee Warner Cube Blakeley Bucwaneean Sears Roebuck Tarry

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