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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1933
Page
12
Elyria High School win over Wellington 86 59 highlighted by strong team performance. The meet showcased top scorers and event winners as coach and athletes dominated the field.
Amherst Ohio April 15 The Amherst Board of Education voted to eliminate football from Amherst High School sports to reduce expenses. Receipts from basketball covered the football deficit, surprising many who noted ongoing small gate take and overall losses for the grid program. Board members listed are C F Cooper Harald Penton WLOG Nord J C Clifford and Werner Zilch.
Wes Ferrell, with four prior straight wins over the Browns, was to try for a fifth victory in the season opener between St. Louis and Cleveland. Rain halted Detroit game yesterday delaying his start. manager Roger Peckinpaugh kept the same lineup from Detroit series. Cleveland faces a revamped St. Louis lineup with Sam West Carl Reynolds and Lloyd Brown. George Blaeholder was expected to start for the Browns.
The Maumee Dairy softball squad, largely from last season's City champion Rich Wine lineup, will hold another practice Monday at 5 50 at the Hamilton grounds. All players are requested to be on hand.
The note requests Varish to reach the Chronicle-Telegram Sports Editor as soon as possible with minimal delay. The instruction emphasizes urgent contact for sports coverage matters.
Otto Adam Bluege, 25, son of Ossie Bluege, rising for Cincinnati in the Reds system, after a minor league path from Dubuque to Peoria and Columbus. A right handed shortstop known for defense, he posted near .300 with Columbus last season and stands as a potential replacement in the majors.
The Elyria Merchants of the Tri-County baseball loop will hold their first practice of the season tomorrow afternoon at Ely Stadium at 1:30. Manager Herman Juicy Klein announced today. All players from last year and any others wishing try outs are asked to report.
Babe Ruth declares the Boston Red Sox are a stronger hitting and pitching team this season after two close games with the Yankees. He denies rumors of becoming player-manager next year and notes Ruffing’s ninth inning homer as a highlight amid rainouts and other league results.
The Motor Express team readies for a four inning tilt at Ely Stadium tomorrow after noon. Manager Mac McDermott selects two lineups the Regulars and Yanigans with players Brown Elberts Coen Reichert Fortman Debrowski Stark Menz Dewald Poulson and Ixo viak Boreski Dumsky Mah Fortman Zemba Rumph Oleka Franko. The Motors will carry thirteen players this season and begin May 7 against Lorain Natives.
Rudy Dusek of Omaha defeated Dick Daviscourt of California and Paul Jones of Chicago by knockouts while Jim Henry of Oklahoma and Gino Garibaldi of Italy drew with Frank Judson of Detroit and Fred Grubmeier of Iowa. In Los Angeles Tom Alley of Australia forced Bill Nelson of St Louis to quit.
Don Gurney defeated Dr. M H Forbes in a five game final at Cherry Ridge headquarters to claim the Lorain County singles championship. Clark Black and Alan Van Wormer won the doubles title defeating Forbes and Jack Dillman in four sets. Black is the Elyria Country Club pro.
Yesterday results show Philadelphia 5 Washington 4 and New York 6 Boston 2 with other games postponed due to rain. Today’s schedule includes Pittsburgh at Chicago and New York at Boston while Brooklyn faces Philadelphia and St Louis meets Cincinnati. Louisville 7 Kansas City 1 and Minneapolis 9 Columbus 4.
Milwaukee faces Louisville in a ranked matchup with implications for early season standings. The game features two storied programs and an anticipated clash in a tense road environment.
Baseball scores show Baltimore 6 13? Toronto 2 4? Buffalo 7 Jersey City 6 Rochester 19 Albany 1 Newark 2 Montreal 3. Today's matchups list Tenants at Baltimore Buffalo at Jersey City Rochester at Albany and Montreal at Newark.
Charley Ruffing of the Yankees yielded five hits and shattered a tied game in the ninth with a bases loaded homer. Lefty Grove earned the Athletics first win of the season on a six hit outing. Johnny Frederick of the Dodgers achieved a perfect day with a homer and three singles. Walter Beck marked his Dodger debut by holding the Phillies to seven scattered hits.
Hi-Speed softball team opens season Monday against the South End Aces at Ely Stadium diamond. Team members meet at 4 30 at 124 Garvin Avenue with J Davies E Nichols J Nagy and J Fench to attend. Game starts at 5 30.
United Press reports Roth of New York defeated Terrone in a three round bout at 1231 2 New York. Petey Stayes of New York defeated Gillette in a nine round bout at 1231 2 New York. In Chicago Jackie Purvis of Indianapolis outpointed Johnny Phasan of Chicago. Hershey Wilson from Danville Illinois defeated Johnny Terry of Portsmouth Ohio in a separate bout.
Princeton varsity eight was an 8 to 5 favorite to beat Navy on the Severn River in the East opening regatta. Navy averages 180 pounds to Princeton’s two pounds lighter, with both teams boasting veterans in the shells. Junior Varsity crews also race over Hendley distance of a mile and five sixteenths.
Ohio State University will host a two day football coaching clinic on April 21 and 22. Head Coach Sam Willaman will welcome high school coaches to hear university staff talks and demonstrations. Speakers include H R Townsend L W St John Dr W E Dufee and Tucker P Smith with sessions on offensive and defensive line play and various formations.
The Maumee Dairy softball team seeks a practice game with any Elyria or Lorain County team for Friday April 21. Interested managers should write to Kenneth Wise care of Maurice Dairy or contact R Stauder at Elyria General Delivery between 5 and 6 PM.
Roy Miller, manager at West River Road course, announced Cherry Ridge will officially open tomorrow with favorable weather expected for a large turnout. Green fees and caddy fees have been reduced.
New York April 15 Billy Burke former American open champion 1931 missed inclusion on the 1933 Ryder Cup team by one slot in the squad election George R Jacobus president of the professional golfers association said the nine man team will meet Britain at Southport England June 26 27 The final poll showed Hagen and Sarazen tied at 34 votes Dutra 34 Shute Dudley Wood Diegel Smith Burke and others in the running with Burke at 18 and Golden 18 Farrel 15 Espinosa 12
The East Side Convicts defeated the Blue Stars 15 to 14 yesterday on the Ely diamond. Gleason Ratabach and Fortman homered. Ratabach and Fortman pitched for the winners.
Joe Vosmik, the youngest regular outfielder in the majors, after two years in the minors, is hailed as a top player for the Cleveland Indians. Known as "Broadway Fencbuster" and "South Side Terra," he showed early hitting power in Frederick and Terre Haute, then improved defense to become one of the league’s best outfielders.
Elyria High under coach W L Vaughn swept nine firsts and won 86 to 55 over Wellington at Ely Stadium. Ray led Wellington with 15 points winning the 80 yard dash broad jump and javelin. Shapiro led Elyria with 12 points as the Crimson dominated track events while field events favored Wellington.
New London High School swept Vermilion 801 2 to 301 2 as N Kruk set a 50 yard dash record with 2 minutes 13 seconds in the 880 yard and Swanger threw the discus 118 feet 4 inches. Multiple event winners from New London included Norris Smith Parnell Kruk Moore Lash and Brittain with times distances and relays listed.
Louisville broke through in Columbus with seven Colonels in the seventh inning to seize a 7 to 1 win as Kansas City managed a lone run in the sixth. An eighth inning rally added four more for the victors.
Distance and height results list includes 135 ft 3 in for the discus and a high jump for Hill Yost Saporito with heights shown 5 ft 2 in. The standings show Hill first Yost second Saporito third with team initials EB EH W.
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