World high score champion Ollie Rankin taunts rivals
A long letter from Cambridge Ohio outlines a challenge by Ollie Rankin claiming world high score status and demanding a money guarantee for games against Lank Coven and Red Knott in Northern Ohio. The writer cites team mixes from Muskingum and Wooster Colleges and Brown High and seeks contact for arranging matchups.
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Lore City Independents
Lore City
Muskingum College
Wooster College
Brown High School
Wheelng Avenue
Cambridge
God
Birmingham
Ohio
Red Knott
Ollie Rankin
Guernsy County
State of Ohio
United States of America
Ollie
Cowen
Tryouts Booked For Elyria High Golf Team
Elyria High schedules three qualifying rounds at Cherry Ridge Spring Valley and Elyria Country Club. Roy Clymer says eight low qualifiers will earn places on the squad. Six dual matches set with Lorain Sandusky Lakewood and Cleveland Heights. Lake Erie League meet May 9. 28 qualifiers listed for the year. Lettermen Hull Probaska Traiol. Schedule includes April 17 April 26 May 4 May 11 May 16 with venues at Elyria Country Club Plum Brook Spring Valley and Lakewood.
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Elyria High
Cherry Ridge
Spring Valley
Elyria Country Club
Thuredas
Roy BK. Clymer
Lorain
Sandusky
Lakewood
Cleveland Heights
Lake Erie
Elyria
Folluwe
Bill Hull
Charles Slusher
Chet Magda
Ted Pileski
Tony Trupp
Tom Smith
Ray McNecal
George Hoke
Ed Smallwont
Steve Trateoli
Jack Stanford
George Pronuska
Rudy Brads
Bob Crawford
Henry Scrivens
Sam Marsha
Deb Necy
Ted Gilder
Tom Mynchensberg
Gas Marsh
Neal Carter
Melvin Pasenow
Paul Rogers
Bob Slasher
George Mynchenberg
Raby Stephen
Charles Given
Ray Smith
Hull
Probaska
Traioil
Frank
Wises Lose Three As Tool Pin Loop Closes Its Season
In Elyria area bowling notes the Tool Pin Loop season closes with Wises losing three straight to finish second half in the league. Other matches see Chips and Tristam winning, while Meyer of the Cutters suffers a work accident.
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Wises
Hidze Toot Boal
Wy~krent
Iso
Rideld
Shipping Department
Mohrman
Cutters
Tristam Array
Istraight Cates
Club
Tristam
Don Dear Russ
Jase
Hay Andichard H. Meyer
New London High
Browidyn
Cleveland
Eddie
Tristam Bowling League
Meyer
Knights of Columbus
PertDt
Urers
Glen McDlymonds
Joe Karler
Elyria
Tecals
Silver Jewelers
Elyria Lace
Gorrick
Marley (Cappy) Johnon
Fragmented letters mix sports notes and personal mentions
A garbled Texas City missive from April 9 1942 mentions Hartle, Hanlie Stevick and Larry Seversara. It notes writing for the Oberlin Times and Times Atte with references to baseball football and volleyball, plus a senior sports editor Bib Chairpien.
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Rint
Texas City
Texas
Hope Su
Larry Seversara
Blerdie Sever
Lew Gricans
Incal
Times
Aror
Dob Charpien
Bib Chairpien
Fenior Spords
Oberlin Times
Uncle Sema Attoy
Nelson and Hogan Vie For Masters Tourney Title
Nelson and Hogan, longtime rivals dating to Fort Worth caddying days, clash in a Masters tie play-off in Augusta. Hogan led after three rounds with a 70, Nelson chased with a 73, and the final score rested as a dead heat before the decisive moments. Sixth- to tenth-place payouts totaled several hundred dollars as Paul Bunyan and Sam Byrd also earned money in a crowded field.
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United Axess Clatf
Agusta
Brian Nelson
Ben Hogan
Glen Garden Country Club
Fort Worth
Nelson
Moan
Glen Gaeilen Club
Hogan
Lord Byron
Megan
Nelon
Paul Bunyan
Sam Byrd
Horton Smith
Jimmy DeMaret
Sam Sneed
J. Harrison
Lawson Little
Chick Harbert
Gene Kunes
Philadelphia
Referee Mobbed After Leafs Beat Red Wings 4 3
DETROIT April 1 Toronto Maple Leafs win 4 3 at Olympia Stadium to keep faint Cup hopes. Referee Mel Harwood calls a late decision. fans throw a water bottle, Wares and others protest leading to misconduct penalties and fines. Brawl ends with officials escorted from rink.
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Detromf
Toronto Maple Leafs
Delth
Olympia
Toronto
Adams
Detroit
Mel Harwood
Anary
Don Geassa
Grosso
Harned
Saaitet Wares
Harward
Adares
Toin
Pirate Hurler Fined and Suspended by Frisch
Wichita, April 12. Righthander Hank Goenicki a former St Louis Cardinals pitcher was fined suspended and sent home by Pirates manager Frankie Frisch for breaking training rules Goenicki played last year with Rochester in the International League and adds toParburgh Pirates roster turmoil.
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Wichita
Kans
Hank Goenicki
St Louis Cardinals
Frankie Frisch
Parburgh Pirates
Goenichi
Rochester
Elks Bowling League Closes Season Tonight
The Elks Bowling League ends its season with final matches at Histia Elks Fancue in Wekrent's recreation tonight. Several teams vie for second half honors as Emerichs holds a one game lead, with Rodi Servier and Ely Pure Milk near the top. A full schedule lists early and late shifts across multiple lanes and local business teams competing for standings.
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Histia Elks
Wekrent
Ovenine
Weletk
Worthipston Cleaners Wall Meters
Barbera
Sipetiog
Eleetne
Glen Rogers Motors
Elyria Tare
Miller Celery
vebek-Weat Side Lumber
Welth Funeral Home
Deltray
Hip
Wektent Recreas
Ter Uvtverdt Jewelers
Ya. Fone
Fich
Erte
1942 Bowling Congress Hails 3 New Leaders
Columbus April 13 The 1942 Bowling Congress world series in Columbus features new doubles champs Edward Nineick and Gerke Baier of Milwaukee, plus Burton leading singles with 710 and Musskal high in all events. Roy Simmons strong in singles and other top scores push overall standings amid a week of dramatic play.
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Columbus
Tsut
Sunny
Edward Nineick
Gerke Baier
Milwaukee
Iduds
Wielisenplans
Bater
Nowicki
Burton
Siigles
Nelson Burton
Budwelscp
St. Loutis
Surmiie
Stanley
Tod” Muskal
Saxmaw
Mich
Henry Wollenbers
Davenport
Town
City Hall
Woollenbert
Britt Angelo Zanoi
John Seebeck
Chiron
N. J
Baier
Roy Simmons
Des Moines
Iowa
Thak
Eevents
Giants Name Melvin Thomas Boss Ott to Lead 1912 Club
New York April 1 United Press reports Martes Melvin Thomas known as the Boss Ott begins his top role with the New York Giants. Fans hoped his appointment would spark prosperity and steady leadership as the team works through a lean stretch and seeks revival under his guidance. Local 997 members and observers note the shift amid lingering doubts about performance versus inspiration.
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U.S. Pat
Jack Gvunther
United Press
York
Martes Melvin Thomas
Ott
Liniment
Plu IY
New York Giants
Junkmen’s ‘and Salvace Dealers’ Union
Manhattan
Mel
Coogan
Memnt
Local 997
Smalls
Ting
Eld Stoneham
Baseball Opens Its 103rd Season Amid War Year
The opening day flags a wartime baseball season with the Yankees favored at 2-5 to win a thirteenth pennant as major leagues adjust to President Roosevelt’s request for fewer night games. Dodgers, Cardinals, Reds challenge for the pennant while three new managers Ott Lobert Boudreau debut with Giants Phillies Indians.
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WY Ohk
Havik
Roosevelt
National League
Maetrican League
Detroit
Cleveland
New York Yankees
Washington
Yankees
Jones
Yanks
Dodgers
Cardinals
Reds
Teague
Polo Grounds
Uelt Camilli
Billys Yergan
Larky Vaughan
Pie ‘Church
Mel Ott
New York Giants
Hans Lobest
Phillies
Ton Boudreau
Cleveland Indians
Luke Sewell
St. Louis Browne
Red Sox
Ted Wile Flams
Tong
Yezes
White Sox
Bagby Chosen to Hurl Indians Opener in Detroit
Cleveland Indians name left handed starter Fhighy to open the season against the Detroit Tigers. Manager Lou Boudreau selects Jim Hardy behind the plate Gene Desautels, with a probable lineup Weatherly Hackett Beltn er Meath Figmins Mendreau Mack Desautre and Tashy. The Tigers counter with Fenton Mucly as starter.
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Clevetarst
Indians
Jim Hardy
Gene DeSautels
Lou Boudreau
Indies
al Millar
Cleveland
Minar
al Smith
Detroit
Fenton Mucly
Tere
AL Renton
Wil
Clevelands
Tamkers
Weatherly Hackett Reltner
Meath Figmins
iMendreau
Mack
DeSautche
Tashy
Lencue
Openers for League games on pinchable pitchers
Tuesday's openers feature uncertain matchups across the leagues with several pitchers named in unfamiliar spellings. The American League shows New York Ruffing at Washington Judson and Philadelphia Marchitdon at Boston Newsome, while Cleveland Rugby visits Detroit and Chicago Migneyvs faces Chicage.
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Brooklyn
New York
Akbbell
Huston
Tobin
Philadelphia
Hutcher
Walters
Chicago
Sb Lees
Cooper
Washington
Judson
Marchitdon
Boston
Newsome
Cleveland
Rugby
Detroit
Benton
St Lewis
Munetief
Chicaze
Deacon McKechnie Sees Reds Pennant Chance
Cincinnati Reds coach Deacon McKechnie declares strong chance for the National League pennant as pitching and defense look solid for the season. In final exhibition, Cincinnati beat Detroit 8 5 with Frank McCormick driving in four runs. Elmer Riddle and others pitched well. Reserved seats sold out for tomorrow's opener as weather improves.
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Cincinnati
Deacon
Ull
Hi McKechnie
Cincinnati Reds
Croster Field
Bucky Walters
Heds
Cood
Detroit
Frank A McCormick
Eddie Joost
Rollie Hemstey
Elmer Riddle
Ray Starr
Junior Thompson
Reds
Hiddle
Tomarrow
Roll Final Matches In B Pin League Championship Night
Elyria Nursery leads the B Pin League as final matches roll in the Elyria Bowling Center event. Early shift features Canties and City Ctl. late shift pits Tattersall Dairy against Getler Fords plus Elyria Nursery in key bouts. A separate industry note mentions railway salvage totals including 700 tons of w and 22 tons of rails.
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Elyria Bowling Center
Elyria
Oaks Cafe
Coc Calas
City Ctl
Tattersall Dairy
Hell Company
Carlisle Tan
Heerestion Tavern
Elyria Br
Eling Center
Sfelbek
Meh
Revernzes Tx
Tatty Tavern
Getler Fords
Elys Nursery
Olen — Manufacturist Company
Devatn Glass
Nead's Jewelers
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Secy
Blue Sky Inn League
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New London
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Lew Lenden High
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Russ
Cleveland Baseball Federation
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Haseball
Carl W. Wagner
Elysia Recreation Guard
Elysia
Rerami Sotac Real Entertainment
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Rincesely
Hanlie G. Stevick
Hartle Old Kid
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Joe McCarthy
Ric
Lindell
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Newark
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By Brooks Smith Asahoe
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Red Wings
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Lorain County
General Tire Service
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Hermann
Elks Bowling League
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Bowling Congress
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Spanniek
Mark Ward
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Owser
Horace Stoneham
Master Mal
Tate
George Kirkley
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Lake Ave
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