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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1932
Page
3
The 1942 golf season at Spring Valley officially opens tomorrow with the course in excellent condition. Fairways have been rolled and greens freshly cut, and officials say the course will be in good if not better shape than last year. Weather permitting, the first blind par tournament of the season will be held on Sunday.
CHICAGO April 15 Chicago Stadium hosts talks for a May 18 return bout between Billy Petrolia and Christopher Battalino after terms could not be reached. In their prior Madison Square Garden bout Petrolia won by technical knockout in the 12th round, per observer Nate Lewis who saw the fight and noted Battalino’s late showing despite a nose cut.
The 1922 Ohio Open at Springfield County Club course is set for Ort and 7 percent according to a PGA announcem ent. Densmore Shute of Studion led the field, with Lin Voy named as a National J G A qualifier. Western Open and Amateur events are listed with dates and venues across Cleveland Rochford Medinah. Ohio State football coaching changes include Don Moe backfield mentor and Miller resigning.
United Press reports Babe Ruth and others idle due to bad weather. Pepper Martin had a strong day with four at bats and a home run. In Dayton on April 16 AriSavoldi, a ex Notre Dame football player, pinned Dario Ostona in 41 minutes. Other wrestling results feature Pat McClary defeating Joe Hackenschmidt in 12 or 12 minutes and Wank Wolfe beating Ray Holderman in 2 minutes.
United Press reports from Paterson New Jersey and Fargo North Dakota cover boxing results featuring Frankie Petrolli and Sid Lampe defeating Ernie Hainer and others, with regional notes on boxers. McGraw shifts tactic by adding first base coach Ivan Olson to the Giants. Major league brothers list includes pairs like Wes and Joe Farrell, Luke and Joe Sewell, and the Waners.
The Goose Goslin of the St Louis Browns faces banishment for attempting a striped black and white bat. Umpire Geisel and AL President Marridge upheld the ruling, igniting fierce protest over free speech and ingenuity. The piece mocks the decision and imagines extreme counter moves at the plate.
Vic and Mrs C W James move onto the Davidson farm recently vacated by E J Jackson and family. Ruth Hand is very ill at home. Donald Perkins visited his mother in Toledo with Charles Ingersoll. Hattie and Vic Cook hosted friends at their home. Elyria and Oberlin visitors frequent the area as guests arrive from Lakewood and Berlin Heights. Several families relocate to Oberlin while others host and visit in Kipton and nearby towns.
An audience of 1300 attended the Elyria Chamber of Commerce Minstrel Show at the Junior High School Auditorium in Sandusky. The program included a specialty by Jack Whidden and a post show party at the Moose Club.
The Lorain County Veterans Association at the VFW Hall Lorain adopted the Department of Ohio Constitution of the American Veterans Association and voted to nominate officers at the next county meeting. Officers will be elected at the first meeting after the primaries. Dr. W. BR. Emery of Korala was mentioned.
The meeting was chaired by C. Locke of Elyria serving as 566rotary at the local club. The report notes orderly proceedings and remarks by attendees, highlighting community engagement and upcoming events.
Cold and stormy weather this week has brought farm work to a standstill in Pittsfield. Last week several farmers planted oats, but heavy rain and cold weather will delay further field work for some time.
The Carter and Gill families from Elyria and surrounding areas visited relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Ray Carter and Mr. Rufus Gill. The extended gatherings referenced past social ties and local history as they shared news and support.
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