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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1938

Page

2

Runaway For New York Yankees Unlikely In American

Oulton Tex April 4 U P The name of Bob Feller is still box office magic The 19 year old Iowa farmboy was the principal magnet which drew 10000 persons out here yesterday to see the Cleveland Indians down the New York Giants 4 to 2 in an exhibition game Feller nursed along carefully by Manager Oscar Wirt this season but in the clubs Sunday pitcher gave a masterful exhibition as he outdueled the great Carl Hubbell in a fine mound battle Yesterday s game marked the third straight Sunday that Feller had been sent to the box in exhibition contests and gave additional weight to the belt Vitz was spooting when he said the youthful right hander would work in regular turn along with other pitchers on the staff Feller flashed his finest form of the Spring training campaign yesterday and indicated he will come down to the opening of the championship campaign in top form rather than tagged out as was the case a year ago The speed pall phenomenon marked six innings He granted seven hits all of them singles and permitted two runs Feller struck four six batsmen and walked four The impressive thing about the youngster s performance was the smart fashion in which he held runners on base Never once did Feller permit a Giant runner to get a dangerous lead off the sack Only one New Yorker attempted to steal and he was thrown out by Catcher Rollie Hemsiey Cleveland scored one run in the second and three in the third to give Feller a 4 to 2 advantage when he left the box Al Milnar lucky southpaw protected that margin by blanking the Giants in the final three innings The clubs meet again today at Austin New York ABLR E Moore Bartell Berger etc

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Indians Near Top Form In Spring Tank, Keener Kepler

The Cleveland Indians show improved infield balance with Ken Kellner at third and Johnny Kroner at second, while Lyn Lary and Hal Trosky anchor the infield. The pitching staff headed by Johnny Jen and Bob Feller is described as the best in the majors with solid support from Harder, Galehouse, Whitehill, and Judlin, as the team prepares for the season.

Stanford's 75 Score Low At Cherry Ridge

Howard Stanford led Cherry Ridge golfers with a 75 over West River road public layout yesterday, posting 437 on the first nine and an 8 on the second round. Boxing notes reference Apostoli Lee 15 rounds, with Lee fatigued by the eighth. A future Lake Erie League change hints at no lightweight football next autumn, replacing with reserve squads of six schools under Ralph Rater and Roy Clymer.

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Bar Lunch Team Defeats Gypsy Fiddle Keglers

In a postponed Teague match on Recreation slides Bar Lunch defeated the Gypsy Fiddle Keglers. The loss hindered Gypsy Fiddle’s bid to close the gap on Elyria Recreation and pace leader I. T. 8, with Bar Lunch’s Jimmy Henke posting a high series of 526.

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Sande Predicts Derby Victory For Stagehand

Arcadia California April 4 Earl Sande predicts Stagehand will win the 64th Kentucky Derby noting the colt is in top condition and strong enough to carry 26 pounds He cites Stagehand s Derby distance readiness and recent Santa Anita Derby and Handicap wins and plans a light training slate with no Derby trials unless needed for preparation for Churchill Downs.

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Erie Team Remains A B C Leader In Standings

Chicago April 4 report shows Erie leading the American Bowling Congress standings. Five Man Teams feature Isaac Baker and son from Erie, Peno Ohio 3,087 and Colonial Paper Co Steubenville Ohio 3,040. Doubles include Richard Kriese-Sam Vanini Buffalo 1,322 and Myron Pritchard-William Abnert Dundee TH 1,298. Singles list Knute Anderson Moline IL 746 and Frank Verse Cleveland 7125. All Events list Don Beatty Jackson MI 1,078 and A Tlappet Detroit 1,948.

Chicago Isaac Baker and Son Erie Peno Colonial Paper Co Steubenville Ohio Richard Kriese Sam Vanini Buffalo Myron Pritchard William Abnert Dundee Knute Anderson Moiline Frank Verse Cleveland Don Beatty Jackson, Mich A. Tlappert Detroit

Medina Keglers Defeat Elyria in Local Bowling Match

The Medina Merchants beat the Elyria All-Stars in two of three games by 68 pins at the Medina Recreation parlors. Elyria's Louie Aurenson topped with an 808 series while Medina’s Nettleton rolled 236 for the high single. Other scores include Weding Merchents and various listed athletes with mixed results.

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McCarthy Says Yankees Slow Getting Into Shape

In St Petersburg April 4 the world champion Yankees gathered for an exhibition tour across the South as McCarthy explained their six and six spring record. He cited slow start by young pitchers and missing power, but said the team will be ready by opening day. He praised Gordon and Dahlgren and noted Stine and Chand ler among promising pitchers while DiMaggio’s holdout loomed over the squad.

Reds End Florida Camp With .667 Exhibition Run

Cincinnati Reds conclude their Florida exhibition schedule with 12 wins and six losses and head to the road for eight games against the Boston Red Sox and four vs the Detroit Tigers. Pepper Martin starred for St Louis, driving in three runs and hitting a homer. Reds pitchers struggled at times as Sylvester Johnson and Guy Bush held them to five hits. Arnold Moeser was optioned to Syracuse to trim the roster.

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National Basketball Coaches Association Meets in Chicago

Approximately 200 delegates gathered in Chicago for the annual meeting of the National Basketball Coaches Association. The opening session focused on routine business and a discussion of proposed rule-change recommendations was planned for tomorrow.

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Bittner Pinmen Extend Lead In B League Race

The Bittner Funeral Home bowling team widened its margin in City Class B by three games over second place Smitty's Waldorf Lagers after taking two of three from Wikreut's Cafe in a postponed loop match at Elyria Recreation. Bob Huneke led scorers with 583 while the club braces for eight scheduled matches tonight at the Recreation alleys.

Bittner Funeral Home Smitty's Waldorf Lagers Wikreut's Cafe Elyria Recreation Bob Huneke The Bittners Maples Recreation Alleys Welsh Funeral Home Vic Silver's Jewelers Tattersall Dairy Electro Alloys Romeo Pump Harshaw Chemical Shell Petroleum Gerber’s Meats Eagles No Wykrent’s Von's DeBray Body Shop Fo. Furnace Ridgeville Boosters

Cardinals Meet Senators In Last Camp Game

ST PETERSBURG April 4 The St Louis Cardinals with an exhibition average of 90 meet the Washington Senators in their final camp game today. The Cards beat the Cincinnati Reds for ninth win in 18 games yesterday while the Senators lost 4 2 to the Detroit Tigers, dropping to seven losses in 14 starts.

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Athletics Win Second Straight From Atlanta

The Philadelphia Athletics beat the Atlanta Crackers 13 to 1 yesterday to take the second win in their five game exhibition series. The teams meet again today in Atlanta Oa. April 4 IP.

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St Louis Browns Aim For 14th Straight In San Antonio Showdown

In San Antonio on April 4 the St Louis Browns and the Toledo Mudhens clash in the final game of the year. The Browns look to extend a 13 game winning streak after a 8 3 triumph yesterday over the Hens.

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Bees Break Camp After Exhibition With Dodgers

Boston Bees defeat Brooklyn Dodgers. both clubs lost previous day. Bees edged by Red Sox 2-1 yesterday, Dodgers fell 3-1 to Newark Bears in International League action. spring camp break in Bradenton Florida stated.

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Yankees Lose To New Orleans In Texas League Tilt

The New York Yankees, in their Texas barnstorming stop, split a pair of games with the New Orleans Pelicans over the weekend, losing to Houston 13 to 8 as they began their Texas tour.

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Experts Edge Kings But Tigers And Indians Are Dangerous

In a spring training roundup George Kirkley notes the Yankees may still dominate but face strong challengers. He cites the Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Indians as dangerous rivals with solid pitching and offense, while injuries and roster questions loom for several clubs including the White Sox and Red Sox.

Yankees Giants To Help In World's Fair Advertising

NEW YORK April 4. The Yankees Giants and Dodgers will advertise the 1904 world's fair in New York with a white and orange sleeve insignia on uniform. President Gruger Whalen announced the plan, the first time a major league club allows insignia on uniforms. Christy Walsh conceived the idea. The design features a six inch perisphere and trylon with the numerals of 1939 in blue against the orange background.

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EskermFox gate ball team drills at Brown Field

A practice for last season's EskermFox gate ball team is set for 5 30 P M today at Brown Field. 1135 asks that any other candidates report.

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