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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1938
Page
16
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The St Legis Cardinals traveled to Moblin Alabama and defeated Albury in a Georgia-Florida circuit game. Piety Dean contributed in the early innings as the Cards capitalized on minor league runs to secure the win.
The Detroit Tigers, last major league club to depart Florida training, face the Buffalo Bisons of the International League after beating the Toronto Maple Leafs 5 to 1. Tommy Bridges pitched five innings, yielding five hits and one unearned run.
The Washington Senators broke a nine game drought against major league clubs by defeating the Boston Bees 6 to 4 in their final training camp appearance. The game was played after the team had a scheduled stop in Atlanta as part of spring workouts.
Weather permitting the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Chicago White Sox will stage an exhibition game in Abilene Texas today after snow and high winds postponed yesterday’s planned game in Sweetwater.
Philadelphia Athletics showcase against Duke Blue Devils in Durham. The A’s had earlier crushed Presbyterian College 17 4 at Clinton North Carolina, highlighting strong offense and pitching.
United Press reports Beach Florida on April 8 details a summer spectacle idea pairing War Admiral against Seabiscuit at Belmont Park and Max Schmeling against Joe Louis for the heavyweight title. It argues these matchups could shatter wagering records with millions at stake and notes divided public opinion on the boxing bout.
A fragmented sports column discusses the Cleveland Indians forfeit loss to the New York Giants and questions about umpire decisions on a Joe Moore fly. It mentions upcoming season ideas, trainer notes, and a likely opening game rotation with Johnny Allen and Mel Harder under Oscar Vitt.
The Maple Leafs defeated the Chicago Black Hawks 3-1 to force a 1-1 tie in the Stanley Cup final. The Hawks opened with a 3-1 victory, and the third game is set for Sunday on home ice.
Roth's Shamrocks are declared champions of the K of C Pin Loop with Fingal standings featuring Boll's Shatira ks Carris Dodgers and Peltz Yankees, Seward's Pirates noted with a May 273 marker and team gaps in the sequence.
The Hidureead Supply team took a three game win streak from Flynt Lumber in a St Johns parish league contest played last evening at St Johns School alley. Watt Ander led the attack with 35 points and Frank Grugel added 61 points as Zander posted the high single game of 227 for the mantel.
April 8 standings show Five Man Teams led by Birk Bros Brewing Co Chicago and Isaac Baker and Sons Erie with 3 087. Doubles leaders are Richard Kriese Sam Vanini Buffalo 1 822 and Steve Crecwingki Nay Schulz Buffalo Los Singies Kaute Anderson Moe line AL 46 and Frank Verse Cleveland 723. All Events top scorers are Don Beatty Jackson Mich 1 978 and Jeremiah Plap pert Detroit 1 945.
Ellsworth Vines of California defeated Fred Perry of England 6-0 6-3 at the International Amphitheater last night as part of three matches. Walter Senior of San Francisco beat Berkeley Bell of Texas 6-4 6-3. In doubles, Vines and Senior defeated Perry and Bell 6-4 6-8 6-4.
The world champion New York Yankees ended their training tour in Tulsa Oklahoma with a possible game against Tulsa of the Texas League if weather permits. A previously scheduled game at Oklahoma City was postponed due to sleet and cold. Moscow recorded twice as many births in 1937 as in 1936. Chile raised the cost of importing foreign motion pictures.
The Loran County Savings and Trust bowling squad toured Cleveland and lost three straight to Central National Bank of the Sixth City at the Cleveland Athletic Club. Jud Holdmen led Cleveland with 657 pins across games, Dan Adkins 687 high series, while Elyria's Ray Carlin totaled 572 for top Elyria. Central posted 2,882 in total with 1,037 in the final game.
The annual Knights of Columbus Bowling Loop Banquet will be held on April 30 with the site to be announced later. After the banquet, entertainment will be provided for bowlers at the Knights of Columbus Hall.
A Stockholm store shows a woman trying on a gas mask while a salesman demonstrates another. The caption notes Scandinavia’s neutrality in the last war and preparations against possible attack. The blurb also mentions potential American baby carriages entering Albania and Little Iraq seeking trade, with the Mexican Government aiding farmers.
In Monroe Louisiana on April 8 Oscar Vitt plans Johnny Allen to start the Indians exhibition against the Giants and work seven innings. If his outing impresses he will get another tune up before facing the Browns in the season opener. Mel Harder remains the backup opening choice if Allen falters. The Indians Giants game at Alexandria was rained out.
Elyria fans spotlight Angelo in his first local return facing Bob Castle of Kansas City in the feature at the Rialto Theatre arranged by Mrs. Esther Morris. A semi final pits Charlie Tomzak of Cleveland against Buddy Knox of Wheeling WV with George Nichols refereeing his Elyria debut. The two hour main event promises a slugging battle as both wrestlers trade fouls after the opening bell. The night opens at 8:30 with Knox defeating Belcastro in a prior no referee bout leading to Tomzak versus Knox.
Marietta Ohio welcomed 1238 pioneers after a four month journey from Ipswich Massachusetts to reenact the Northwest Territory founding. 60,000 watched the rainy landing and parade with a return performance planned for Saturday. George White chaired the celebration and spoke at a pioneer descendants dinner. Congressman Jenkins expected to speak before the pageant tonight.
Ohio State hosts the National A A U swimming championships with 92 rivals, featuring three world indoor record holders Adolph Kiefer John Higgins and Jack Easley. Prelims set for today with finals tonight and more events tomorrow.
In Elyria the final bowling matches of the Elyria Ladies Bowling League will decide the league championship. The Madden Dairy leads by one game over The Oaks, facing Hi-Speed Gas needing three straight wins to clinch and two for a share. The Oaks close against W. T. Grant Co. Both matches start at 9 pm.
The men with their oxen and wagon will depart for a six month tour of the old northwest territory until April 11, then through Ohio until May 17 before entering Indiana. President Harry K. Eversall of Marietta College urged rededication of liberty principles and criticized communism and fascism in a speech, noting Roosevelt’s statement denying dictatorial aims as remarkable within a nation with strong democratic tradition.
Manager Bill McKechnie announced the Cincinnati Reds would open with Alex Kampouris at second base after trials with Linus Frey, citing better defense. Paul Derringer to start on the mound against Boston while Jack Wilson toiled for the Red Sox. The clubs were rained out yesterday at Spartanburg marking the season's first postponement. Cincinnati seeks a right handed hitting outfielder with Wally Berger and Ernie Koy mentioned. Jamaica exported 27 million banana bunches last year setting a record.
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