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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1937

Page

4

Ohio State Tracksters Skip Penn Relays for Drake Meet

Ohio State's track team will skip the Penn Relays to compete at the Drake Relays in Des Moines April 23-24 under Coach Larry Snyder. This marks only the second time since Buckeyes started as a major program that they chose Drake over the Penn event, the previous swap occurring in 1935 under Athletic Director L. W. St. John. Jesse Owens, then a sophomore, began a standout season with strong performances that month, culminating in world records later that spring.

United Press Dee O U. P Ohio State Larry Snyder Des Moines Iowa Penn L. W. St. John Bucks Drake Jesse Owens Iin Seenaisind Ann Arbor Mich Owens Ohio St. John Iowans Drake Relays

Gray Eagle Speaker Recovering After Porch Fall Injury

News from Lakeside Hospital Cleveland says Hall of Fame outfielder Tris Speaker, nicknamed the Gray Eagle, will recover from serious injuries after a Sunday fall from a second story porch. The piece notes his storied defense, his past as a top center fielder, and local Elyria well wishes for his swift return.

Tris Speaker Lakeside Hospital Cleveland Gray Eagle Texan Speaker Elyria Kiwanis Club James Aa. Naismith Lucy Welsh Olympia Los Angeles Heidelberg University Carlo Curtis Augie Curtis California Jedo Madhens Detroit Tigers American Association Irving Burns Hank Greenberg Tigers Toledo Crimson Findlay Toronto University of Iowa United States Wagon Wheels Brooklyn Pompeon

Speaker Still In Serious Condition

Cleveland April 13. One of baseball’s immortals and former Cleveland Indians manager in 1920 remains in critical condition after falling from a second story porch. Dr. K B Castle says he is holding his own but complications may develop and recovery is possible. The injured man was building a flower box for his wife when the railing gave way.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians K. B. Castle Speaker Hi Wife

Tiffin Inter City Bowling Scores

Bowling scores from Tiffin inter city event with multiple doubles and singles results. Names include Whein Ferguson Weber Schrmuidt Luca Krage and more with associates from Lorain Alliance Mansfield Findlay Bowling Green and others.

Tiffin I. Whein-W. Ferguson Shelby J. Weber N. Schrmuidt ManstId J. Luca F. Krage Lorain WL Travey B. Walters Fremont J. Mays C. Clegg Alliance Uue D. Glass L. Albauch S. Mange B. Flute Nes J. Mosat Sibrel Port Clinton S. Asimahvlous-Musser Sorensen-C Pecateve Bowling Green T. Stephan D. Pomperth L. Camp Fugeett Orrsvile Ois

Cincinnati Downs Indiana 7 to 4 in Buckeye clash

Columbus April 18 The University of Cincinnati upset Indiana University 7 to 4 boosting Cincinnati in Buckeye Conference baseball. Indiana, winner twice last weekend over Miami, suffered its first loss in five games this season. Miami of Ohio, ranked a dark horse contender, fell to Earlham 6 to 7 in Richmond.

Columbus University of Cinccinnati Buckeye Tndiana University Hoosiers Miami Cincinaaite T Indiana Miauu Ghild Earlham Richmond

Carlson to Head B Pin League in City Bowling Group

Walter Carlson of 476 Eighth was elected head of the City Class B Bowling League at last night’s Knights of Columbus alleys meeting. Robert Banville was chosen vice president and Smythe Sayles was re elected secretary treasurer.

Walter Carlson Knigits of Columbus Robert Banville Smythe Sayles

Decker Leads Elyria Seniors To Track Victory

Elyria High seniors dominate the interclass outdoor meet with 107.72 points, led by Chuck Decker who won seven events and 57 points. Juniors and Sophomores split remaining wins as Harold Staymink and Bob Blayney claimed key races. Avon Lake to host a practice meet before the dual with Sandusky next Saturday.

Elyria High Harold Staymink Bob Blayney SSU Decker Chuck Decker Pokey W. L. Vaughn Avon Lake Elyria San Gusky Sandusky

Rothgery Motors Take Two Of Three From Elyria Lumber

Rothgery Motors won two games of three against Elyria Lumber in St John’s Lutheran Bowling League at St John’s school alleys. The win did not affect standings. Mike Rosinski led with a 915 series.

Rothgery Motor Elyria Lumber St. John’s

Findlay Names New Junior High Football Coach

Findlay Ohio Aprin Water C Wilson former coach at Atta Pech School named head football coach at Vidas dre school. Wilson has led the junior high program and is a graduate of Washington College.

Findlay Watter C. Wilson Atta Pech Schoel

Kroger's Softball Seek Games With City Class B Teams

Managers are invited to arrange games with Kroger's softball team with any Class B teams in the city. Interested parties should contact Allen Sehrmeyer at phone 26 351 for details and scheduling.

Kroger Allen Sehrmeyer

Women Owners Fortified In 63rd Kentucky Derby

The 63rd Derby at Churchill Downs draws 21 fillies owned by women. Ethel Mars leads with five nominees including Casece and Murph, followed by Harry Payne Whitner’s Greentree stable with four entries such as Eli Yale and Forty Winks. Other owners include Isabel Dodge Sloane Brookmeade and Mary Hirsch with No Sir. Five women have previously owned Derby winners, dating to 1994 with Mrs. C. E. Darnell and Elwood bred by Mrs. J. B. Prather, a milestone for women in racing.

Tisville U. P America Churchill Downs Ethel Mars Milky Way Case .Ce Military Murph Harry Payne Whitner Greentree Eli Yale Chicolorado Isabel Dodge Sloane Brookmeade Stable Royal Reigh Elizabeth C. Bosley Betty Buddy G. J. Chatvaire Papenie F. A. Clarke Night Bird H. C. Herndon Josh W. H. Furst Gerald C. Gregory G. W. Loft Mosantre Louise Viau Rex Flag H. C. Phipps Wheatley Stable Mary Hirsch Frank J. Navin Tall Tree Stable Kermay Navin Detroit Tigers C. E. Darnell Elwood J. B Prather

Mako Blunder Hurts U S Davis Cup Bid

The United States Davis Cup team lost a chance to challenge England after Gene Mako mishandled a simple shot in the doubles versus Australia in the North American Zone final. The U S has hired George Lott Jr. to coach the doubles, hoping to avoid a repeat of Nerve under pressure.

United Press EW York United States England Gene Mako Don Budger Australia Mako Jack Crawford Adrian Quist United States Lawn Tennis Association George Lott, Jr Lott

Rangers Can Clinch Hockey Title Tonight

DETROIT April 13 Rangers in position to clinch the Stanley Cup tonight needing one victory to seal the title. The series stands Rangers two wins to Detroit's one as they chase hockey's top honor.

Rangers Detroit New York Rangers Detroit Red Wings Wings

Team Drills Today At Cascade Park

The Elstia Business Men's baseball team holds a 5 50 p m practice today at Cascade Park. All players and others hoping to try out should attend. Managers seeking games with Class A or B teams in Lorain County may contact Loren Portman at 1222 Lake Avenue or by phone at 42 061.

Elstia Business Men Cascade Park Lorain County Loren Portman Lake Avenue

Schumacher To Hurl Opener For Giants

In Rome on April 13 Hal Schumacher will start the New York Giants season opener against the Dodgers in Brooklyn, manager Bill Terry announced today.

Rome Tbs Hal Schumacher New York Giants Dodgers Brooklyn Bill Terry

Auker Shuts Out Bisons in Tigers' Spring Opener

Eiden Auker, slated to start for Detroit against Cleveland, limited the Buffalo Bisons to six scattered hits as the Tigers beat them in Lakeland. The game was played yesterday.

Lakeland Fla Eiden Auker Detroit Tigers Cleveland Buffalo Bisons Tizers

Hold Head Pin Tourney For Tube Company Employees

A head pin bowling tournament for all national Tube Company employees will run April 15 to May 3 at the Lorain Y M C A alleys. Each player rolls one ball per frame for 12 frames with the head pin scoring. Top prize and two other awards will be given. Entry is 25 cents per person, with William Marks as entry contact at the main storeroom or by phone.

National Tube Company Lorain Y. M. C. A William Marks Lorain

Moulton Candies Win City Class B Pin Title

The Moulton Candies captured the City Class B Bowling League championship by defeating Wagon Wheel Cafe in a roll-off at Knights of Columbus alleys. They won by 16 pins after overcoming a 60 pin deficit, with Gene Henne leading Candies and Johnny Fritz posting the high match for Wagon Wheel.

Moulton Candies Wagon Wheel Cafe Knights of Columbus Johnny Fritz Wagon Wheels Happy Mahl Gene Henne

Floor Foundry Wins Fox Furnace Bowling Match

Floor Foundry defeated Machine Foundry two games to one in the Fox Furnace Company League on Temple alleys. Overdeer led with 358 for the trio and posted the top single game 223.

Floor Foundry Machine Foundry Fox Furnace Company

Dobrowski Meats Organizes Class B Team for Practice

The Dobrowski Meats organized Class B squad will hold a Wednesday practice at 6 o'clock on the Hamilton diamond. Report by J. Pronesti Surdock Sukey Zig Sadowski S. Kaczmarek Z Kash G Bell T Wolodzko P Fritz Babe Wazyniak Joe Way zincak L Monski and others seeking tryouts.

Dobrowski Meats Hamilton Diamond J. Pronesti Surdock Sukey Zig Sadowski S. Kaczmarek Z. Kash G. Bell T. Wolodzko P. Fritz Babe Wazyniak Joe Wayzincak L. Monski

Saint Luke's Hospital Receives Large Bequest

The will of Francis F. Prentis admitted to probate allocates seven tenths of the 3 million dollar estate to St Luke's Hospital in Cleveland. Other legacies go to Cleveland colleges the community fund the Cleveland Art School the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra and similar organizations.

Cleveland, O St. Luke's Hospital Francis F. Prentis Cleveland Colleges The Community Fund Cleveland Art School Cleveland Symphony Orchestra

Streetcar Workers Accept Columbus Contract Arbitration Pact

Columbus Railway Power and Light Co street car men approved a contract covering hours wages and working conditions with an arbitration board. The agreement includes a four percent wage increase and sets terms for future adjustments.

Columbus, CO Union Columbus Railway, Power & Light Co

Brooklyn Derby Hopeful Brooklyn Aims to Beat Pompoon

Col. E. R. Bradley owner of Brooklyn bets $10 000 against $11 000 from Jerry H. Louchheim in a Derby horse for horse duel with Pompoon. Bradley predicts Brooklyn can win the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs as Billionaire helps pace the race. Trainers fear Bradley dominance with Flying Cross Black Look also in Whitney stable.

Brooklyn Col Bradley Col. E. R. Bradley Blue Larkspur Knoockaney Bridge Pompoon Col. Bradley Jerry H. Louchheim Col Bradley Broker Tip Meade Fischer Burgoo King

Twelve Naval Flying Boats Reach Pearl Harbor Flight

A squadron of twelve two motor amphibian flying boats left San Diego at 2:34 p.m. and, after forming up at about 10 000 feet above Point Loma, headed for Honolulu with 400 mile rescue intervals set by patrol boats. Led by Lieut Commander TL A Pope the mass transfer will replace Pearl Harbor planes in service.

Honolulu TL. A. Pope Pearl Harbor Naval San Diego Point Loma Naval Headquarters

Toledo Driver Robbed of Truck With Heavy Merchan dise Loss

Harry Ellison a 39 year old Toledo truck driver was hijacked by two men as he stopped at a traffic light. His truck loaded with 15600 dollars worth of merchandise was stolen and he was bound to a tree near Lambertville Michigan before freeing himself.

Toledo. O Harry Ellison Toledo Lambertville Mich Ellison

O'Neill Faces Giants in Spring Game in Rome

Manager Steve O'Neill shuffled pitchers as Cleveland faced New York in Rome after a 6 2 loss in Decatur that tied the series at six games. Ivy Paul Andrews lasted five innings with 12 hits and three early runs allowed. Lloyd Brown closed with four innings of one hit. Salters and Trosky homer for Cleveland.

Rome Steve O'Neill New York Giants Indians Giants Decatur Ala Andrews O'Neill Ivy Paul Andrews St. Louis Browns Lloyd Brown Cleveland Bill Terry Carl Hubbell Dick Coffman Hubbell Coffman Salters Trosky

Elyria Police To Hold Revolver Shoot Series

Elyria policemen begin a two squad revolver shoot to crown top marksmen. Sergeant Curtis Hamlin leads 75 foot shooters against Sergeant Arthur L. Hurd's 45 and 39 foot handicap. Tonight’s event at City Hall range runs from 6:30 p m with squad swap rules based on performance.

Curtis Hamlin Arthur L. Hurd Serg. Hamlin Serg. Hurd Hamlin Myron Gibson George Walton Clare Parker Fred Bongs Loren Miller Melvin Olmstead H. J. Indicott Clelan Andress Corbett E. Southan Hurd Frank Waldron Harry Johnson Mel Witter Charles Sawyer Paul Palmer Corwin Burrer Earl Boggs L. D. Brown Lloyd Sweet City Hall

Clayton Root In Critical Condition After Crossing Collision

Clayton Root, 45, remained in critical condition in a hospital, injured when his car was struck by a northbound New York Central freight train at a railroad crossing. George Statler was killed in the same crash near Bowling Green, Ohio.

Bowling Green. O Clayton Root George Statler New York Central

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