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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1936
Page
5
The Chronicle Telegram previews national clubs including the Pittsburgh Pirates Boston Bees Reds and others. It highlights pitching strength weaknesses and expected standings with notes on changes new players and key performers shaping the 1938 season.
Akron Firestone Bank, Scranton and Chicago teams lead entries as bowling stars from Bee to Circe Lameriz vie for top honors. Notables include Carl Mensenberg with a 360 game last Friday and Sam Francisco who set a 2922 all events mark, with Pete Wars and Brl teams among strong sixes in a crowded field.
Houston April 19 Davis Cup opening between the United States and Mexico features Dorald Budge of California versus top Mexican player Esteban Hernandez and Brian Graz Jr of Atlanta facing Daniel Hernandez. The doubles team Marco Alfonio Mestre and Flavio Martinez play against Wikme Hson while U S captain Wikson Hez nandez reacts as the series runs through Sunday with Reyes meeting Budge.
Detroit is picked to win the American League with Cleveland finishing second. Graney praises Cleveland pitching as among the best in baseball and notes many second-stringers would be first-string elsewhere. He recalls past seasons and confirms plans amid a busy press appearance before the Kiwanis Club.
The article traces softball origins from 1906 indoor baseball on playgrounds to its growth into a national pastime. It notes varied names, the push for standardized rules in 1934, and the consolidation into one set of rules by 1935. It also surveys uniform evolution from simple denim pants to satin and rayon outfits for men and women.
Ohio State was to open its Big Ten baseball season in Columbus today with a doubleheader against Illinois. Ohio State entered the season with two non conference wins and five losses. Illinois had split its two prior games. The second game with Illinois was scheduled for tomorrow.
Cornell’s new football coach C Snavely will teach at a Hartington West Virginia coaching school this summer, while Ernie Braden notes boxing scenes with Canzoneri Jadick Dor Smallwood Kara and other Cleveland Gold Gloves participants. Major league fans expect large turnout as Hank Greenberg shifts to cleanup for Detroit and Goslin’s spot eyed by manager Cochrane. Wrestling headlines praise Danno O’Mahony, Robe-Aire, and upcoming Rialto bout featuring McLain and Watkins.
Ready Cigars clinched the Men's Shuffleboard League crown by a narrow margin over the Rath Tailors after both teams won two matches. Earlier, the Tailors eliminated the Silver Flex, while the Finishers secured a forfeit victory over Tool Room in a General Industries rifle match where Tool Room fielded only one representative.
Elyria High defeated Berea High 90 to 57 as Crimson Flyers dominated twelve events. Joe Scote led with 15 points on four firsts, Johnny Smith close behind with 17 points, and Jack Ward added strong performances in sprint and distance races despite a soggy track. Berea’s lone win came in the half mile relay drama, with Reed of Elyria and Berea’s Skarek neck and neck to the finish before Berea edged ahead by a yard.
The Shuffleboard Elimination at Readr's Cigar parlors heads to finals next week. Leader Art Floran stands 7 wins 2 losses with Hank Meesig and Charles Fordham at 5 and 3. Other contenders include Bauer McDonnell Hackney Johns and Ready.
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