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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1939
Page
5
Statewide basketball receipts totaled 13775 down about 3000 from 1938 per H R Townsend OHSAA. County gates dropped to 69632 vs 73575, Lorain County bucked trend with 692 up 25 to 50. Northeastern Class B sectionals at Clearview logged 346 vs 408.
Elyria Recreation Board director Cr Wagner leads candidates to secure the 1939 Ohio State girls softball tournament with a $250 guarantee to the winning team. Johnny Allen's status with the Indians and arm surgery loom over the season, while Monte Pearson shines with the New York Yankees after the trade.
Harry Kipke secures a spot on the University of Michigan Board of Regents, joining the body that ousted him two years earlier after an 11th hour alumni challenge. Word from Springfield notes Johnny Kostyo as infield candidate for Wittenberg College. Lawrence Law of Lorain is Lutherans' regular shortstop. Trophies and medals for Lorain County Class A to D tournaments are now on display at Day's Hardware. Sherman Harmon reportedly plans to cut softball next season after a Y M C A meeting with his presence among early attendees.
Cincinnati Reds banged out 22 hits led by Billy Myers with a homer and a double as they routed the Boston Red Sox 18 to 7 in Columbia Maryland. Eddie Joost drove in four while Gene Schott gave up four runs in four innings and pitchers Naktenis Walters also contributed. The teams meet again today.
Dallas April 5 Phillies manager James Doc Prothro announced the purchase of pitcher Harry Matusak from Baltimore of the International League for 25000 dollars as part of a building program. The Phillies defeated Dallas of the Texas League 3 to 1 yesterday though they were outhit 10 to 6.
In a five game playoff for the International American League title the Philadelphia Ramblers and the Cleveland Barons split wins. Joe Krol scored the decisive goal for Philadelphia in the third extra period after a marathon 1 hour 34 minute 48 second game at the Arena drawing about 6000 fans. Next games set for Cleveland with a possible third game back in Philadelphia.
The Finishers clinched the second half crown in the Automatic League, securing the title with strong performances across the season and finishing atop the standings as champions.
The Vestal Shoes trounced the Elyria Lumber in three straight games in the St. John’s Lutheran Bowling League at St. John’s school alleys. Team total 2,813 with Hank Koepp’s 626 series leading, followed by Bob Block’s 619.
Pre tournament predictions pointed to record scoring as Otto Jensen and Horace Fisbeck of Terre Haute posted 1394 in doubles, while Carmen Dragotta and Fred Pithall of Allentown delivered the all time doubles high of 527. Bill McGeorge of Kent nailed a 300 and Henry Fisher of Houston carded 299 as a high scoring day unfolded.
Flyers set a Colson Corporation season high 2716 to beat Basinski Banners yesterday at Elyria Recreation, tying for first place. Phil Seuss and Murray Fowler nearly matched the all-time 1415, Fowler totaling 721 in games 232 246 243 and Seuss 684. Fowler also led all events with 1973.
The International American League finals show Cleveland beating Philadelphia 2 1 and 5 4 after three overtimes. In the National League, Boston edges Rangers in three overtimes and splits results with multiple overtime games. Semifinals feature Toronto defeating Detroit 4 1 and 3 1, with overtime 5 4. Schedule lists Cleveland hosting Philadelphia, and Boston Toronto series with potential April games 11 to 18 if needed.
The Lorain County Fish and Game Association will meet at the British Empire Club rooms on Middle Avenue Thursday night at 8. Members only. Topics include club grounds improvements and clubhouse enlargement. Final reports on advance ticket sales for the American-Canadian Sportsmen's show at Cleveland Public Hall on April 15. Four reels of Northern Ohio scenes will be shown courtesy of the Western Cuyahoga Club.
The Rone Radio Service softball team will hold a practice session today at Cascade Park at 5 30 P M All players are asked to report for the session at the park venue and time in the local sports note.
United Press staff writer Henry McLemore notes a century of baseball exposes players to many injuries in modern training camps. He cites Gehrig Bartell Hubbell and Mungo among stars sidelined by cracked shins twisted muscles vibrating vertebrae and battered elbows while urging firmer handling and less pampering of major leaguers.
Miami tops Oberlin 17 to 3 while South Carolina and Ohio U win by margins. Elon also wins. Ohio Wesleyan falls to 6-10 and Michigan State loses 6-4 to West Virginia. Northwestern defeats LSU 6-2. Smitty's Bowling League wraps with four matches at K of Calleys tonight, Hi-Proofs vs. Pops and Ales vs. Waldorf's in 7 o'clock shift, Fish Frys vs. Hamburgs and Wines vs. Samson's in the 9 o'clock slot.
United Press expert predicts the Reds will win the 1939 National League pennant due to strong pitching led by Derringer, Walters, Vander Meer, Grissom and Moore. Cubs, Giants, Cardinals, Pirates, Dodgers, Bees, and Phillies are analyzed with lineup notes and likely outcomes.
Cincinnati after 20 years pitching does it. Chicago says Dizzy Dean mocks cheerleading won't be enough. New York Bill Terry mourns for another meal ticket. St. Louis Medwick Mize and new blood make the Cards dangerous. Pittsburgh appears disorganized and headed for a sad summer. Brooklyn MacPhail's follies with a few ball players for a change. Boston has too many old arms and not enough young legs. Philadelphia Cavities too big for even Manager Doc Prothro to fill.
Cleveland Indians beat Pensacola 5 to 1 in Mobile as pitchers Tom Drake five innings and Bill Zuber four hurled well. Ken Keltner was retired at home by Drake in a bases loaded play, Rollie Hemsley scored on the chaos, and Sammy Hale planned totest his sore arm back at second base.
Tonight at Elyria Recreation three league games feature Brown Sohicans against Sil ver Fox, Lodi Tavern versus Big Casino, and Old Mill Oil Bar meeting Wykrent's Grille in a busy schedule.
Probate notices list multiple estates in Elyria and surrounding Lorain County towns. Appointments name administrators and executors including Lao F. Weber, Guy Nichols, Anna Tittle, Ray Johnson, Hattie Hagerodt, Max Pember, Mike Zenich, Anna Zenich, Agnes Walkden, Benjamin Greber, Monika Kwilecki, Mary Skeeles, Olive Hopwood, George Stump Sr, Maria Stump, Thomas Reese, Wallace Dimaline, J D Mennell, Caroline Sniezek with dates of appointment and counties noted.
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