Salesmen and leagues mix in Lorain County baseball talk
In a vivid column, a sportswriter recounts rumors of a six team Lorain County league mixing Elyria, Avon, Amherst, LaGrange and Lorain Pulaski A C. Trade talk with Johnny Kendzal stirs plans while salesmen jostle for better offers and cigars vanish after a column mention.
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Johnny Kendal
Lorain
Kendzal
Lorain County
Orain
Elyria
Avon
Amherst
LaGrange
Anager
Lorain Pulaski A. C
Steel City
Frank Walend
Ray Sharkey
Mike
Akron
Jim Schlemmer
con-Journal
Jim
Banick
Shing Opens Today On Fishing Seasons And Baits
The notice reports opening day for fishing with streams in several counties listed. It notes rainbow and speckled trout likely in tributaries near Bellefonte and West Liberty, with bag limits and sizes mentioned. State reports indicate cold water, varying stream clarity, and recommended baits such as worms and minnows.
Lakes and Rivers Reported: Widespread Muddy Conditions
Regional fishing notes show numerous rivers and lakes in muddy to high water, with some clearings. Notable spots include Lake Erie mud, Huron muddy, Portage high and muddy, and Lake Loramie muddy, while Alma Lake remains clear and Stillwater reports good catfish and liver worms. Several creeks and streams show heavy rain and cold conditions.
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Butler Ar
Beaver Creek
Columbiana
Coshocton
Walhonding
Mohiass
Tomoridy
Delahigh
Erie-- the- Fairfield
Hancock
Hardin
Harrison
Hocking
Huron
Lake Erie
Jackson-Alma Lake
Lorain County
Buckeye Lake
Lorain
Mercer
Lake St. Marys
Monroe
Montgomery -High
Morgan
Morrow—State Lake
Muskingum
Ottawa
Perry
Lake White
Portage
Preble
Richland
Clearfork
Cedar Fork
Ross
Deer Creek
Sandusky
Seneca
Shelby
Lake Loramie
Miami River
Tawawa Creek
Tuscarawas
Tuscarawas River
Zoar
van Wert
Warren
Washington
Maumee
Wyandot
National Billiard Association Awards Prizes in Three-Cushion Event
The National Billiard Association distributed 12 000 in prizes among 10 contestants in the world three-cushion tournament, ending after three months of play. New York clinched the title with 55 victories and 17 defeats in 72 games, earning 750 dollars and a .764 percentage. Jay Bozeman and Allan Hall of Chicago followed in the standings.
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National Billiard Association
Clarence Jackson
Detroit
Arthur Thurnblad
Kenosha
Wis
Jackson
Thurnblad
Joe Chamaco
New York
Jay Bozeman
Chicago
Allan Hall
Suburban Ball Loop Seeks Sixth Team
The Suburban Baseball League seeks a Lorain County team to complete its six team circuit joining Dover Berea North Olmsted West Park and Fairview. Interested managers should contact secretary R W Karch by mail in North Olmsted or phone Westlake 921. Season opens May 14.
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York
Washington
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Roosevelt
Lee
Bob
C-T
Niebling
Tom, Dick
R. W. Karch
Dover
North Olmsted
Fairview
West
Karch
Elyria
Lorain County
Berea
West Park
Westlake
Monte Stratton Returns to Baseball as White Sox Coach
Monte Stratton begins a second baseball career as first base coach for the Chicago White Sox in a City Series opener against the Cubs. He hopes to pitch again someday, despite losing his right leg in a hunting accident five months ago, and has a coaching contract and farm assets backing his efforts.
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United Press
Hicago
Monte Stratton
Monty
White Sox
Sox
Chicago Cubs
Stratton
Jimmy Dykes
Lou Comiskey
Greensville
Tex
Cubs
Indians Clout Five Homers In Beating Giants
New York Giants hosted Cleveland Indians at the Polo Grounds as the Indians won 11 to 9. Cleveland hitters launched five home runs off Hal Schumacher in the first five innings. Manuel Salvo is slated to start for New York against Willis Hudlin, with Slick Castleman expected to oppose Bob Feller in the Sunday finale.
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New York
New York Giants
Polo Grounds
Cleveland Indians
Tribesmen
Hal Schumacher
Bill Terry
Manuel Salvo
Willis Hudlin
Giants
Slick Castleman
Indians
Bob Feller
New London Merchants Plan Strong Ball Nine
The New London Merchants will hold the first practice of the season tomorrow at 1 PM on the New London diamond. New players include Len Forbush George Jaycox Fay Boone Robertson and Wayne Carmen from La Grange Hardwares and Wakeman Red Caps. Carmen is a pitcher Robertson a catcher Forbush a third baseman Boone a shortstop Jaycox a second baseman. The New London park has been remodeled with an leveled outfield graded infield moved home plate and a new backstop.
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New London Merchants
New London
Merchants
Len Forbush
George Jaycox
Fay Boone
Robertson
Wayne Carmen
Forbush
Jaycox
Carmen
la Grange Hardwares
Boone
Wakeman Red Caps
New London Park
Reds and Tigers Open Series in Cincinnati Start
The Cincinnati Reds begin a two game set with the Detroit Tigers in Cincinnati. Jim Weaver will start for the Reds against Al Benton after yesterday’s game at Dayton was called off due to wet grounds.
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Cincinnati. O
Cincinnati Reds
Detroit Tigers
Dayton
Jim Weaver
Reds
al Benton
Bittner Funeral Home Softball Team Announces Practice Schedule
The Bittners notice softball drills at Hamilton diamond. Practices set for Sunday at 1 PM and Monday Wednesday and Friday at 5 30 PM. Last year’s team members and any other tryouts are asked to report.
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Bittner Funeral Home
Hamilton Diamond
Princeton OKs Crew in Poughkeepsie, Council Says
Princeton University Council on athletics today approved the crew team’s participation in the Poughkeepsie event. The decision follows initial hesitation and reflects the administration’s support for intercollegiate competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
N. J
University Council On Athletics Today
Elyria Freshmen Triumph Over Avon Lake in Dual Meet
Elyria High Freshmen defeated Avon Lake Freshmen 62 15 to 42 1 in a track dual at Ely Stadium. Avon Lake won six events while Elyria claimed many seconds and thirds. Cliff Livelsberger broke his wrist in the broad jump and will miss the rest of the season.
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Elyria High
Avon Lake
Ely Stadium
Elyria
Cliff Livelsberger
Elyria Fresh
Green
Wens
Cook
Livelsberger
Tomer
A. L
Brown
Wilson
Liversberger
Hardisher
Franklin
Kaznamek
Rames
Shaffstall
Marda
Webb
Ord
Schwendanan
Urig
McMeore on Racing Reform and Don Meade Revival
United Press commentary from April 15, 1939 argues that horse racing tolerates past scandals as Don Meade gains full reinstatement by the New York Jockey Club after a Florida pardon. The piece contrasts racing with other sports and questions why the public accepts the reinstatement and continues wagering large sums at Jamaica Race Track.
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Jamaica Race Track
Don Meade
New York Jockey Club
Florida
Meade
Florida Racing Commission
Hialeah
Aseball
Forest Hills
United Press
Keppsie Regatta Plans Experimental Three Year Period
A regatta in Keppsie will operate under an experimental framework for three years to study its feasibility and impact on local rowing activities. Organizers say participants from regional clubs will trial new formats and safety procedures during the period.
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Keepsie Regatta
Toy And Reeves Win National Mitt Crowns
Eight weary amateurs crowned 1939 national A A U champions in San Francisco. Billy Speary retained the 118-pound title by defeating Earl Reid and Lou Meaney in the final, while Billy Eddy repeated in 126 pounds by beating John Farren and Charles Miegel. Jose Mercado won 112 pounds over Beebe Rich, George Toy claimed 135 pounds by ousting Frank Fernandez, Cozy Storage toppled James Bivins in 147 pounds, Ezzard Charles won 169 pounds, Reeves Kaye took 175 pounds after a stoppage over Herman West, and Tony Novak won heavyweight on a technical knockout over William Kennedy.
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San Francisco
Billy Speary
Philadelphia
Earl Reid
Michigan City
Ind
Lou Meaney
Los Angeles
Billy Eddy
Flint
Mich
John Farren
South Boston
Mass
Charles Miegel
Kansas City
Jose Mercado
Honolulu
Beebe Rich
Toy
George Toy
Cleveland
Frank Fernandez
Cozy Storage
Rome
N. Y
James L. Bivins
Ezzard Charles
Cincinnati
Bradley Lewis
Leroy Bolden
St. Louis
Reeves Kaye
Jimmy Reeve
Herman West
West
Reeves
Tony Novak
Chicago
William Kennedy
Gary
Angott Defeats European King to Near Lightweight Title Shot
Sammy Angott known as the Louisville Slugger defeated Aldo Spaldi, 135 pound European champion, at the Hippodrome in New York. The Kentucky fighter, ranked No. 3 by the NBA, won by ten pounds to set up a potential bout with the Armstrong Ambers winner in July. Angott weighed 134 pounds while Spoldi weighed 136.
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New York
Upb
Sammy Angott
Louisville
Aldo Spaldi
Europe
National Boxing Association
Spoldi
Hippodrome
Henry Armstrong
Lou Ambers
Angott
Ex-Convict Arrested Over Extortion Letter Case
Henry Niel McCartney twenty six ex convict was arrested in Sandusky Public Library after taking a dummy package from a book he had told Martha Hanson to use for extortion. He admitted writing the letter threatening property damage to Hansons restaurant. He will be arraigned in Toledo US District Court.
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Cleveland. O
Henry Niel McCartney
Sandusky
James B. Fitzgerald
Federal Bureau of Investigation
McCartney
Sandusky Public Library
Martha Hanson
FBI
Russell Thom
Fitzgerald
Texas teachers push practical instruction in classrooms
In Austin Dr Hob Gray of the University of Texas reports from a survey that Texas school teachers are emphasizing practical training for students and possibly reducing emphasis on traditional book learning.
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Austin
Texas — Texas
Hob Gray
University of Texas
Thieves Break Into Car Twice In One Night
In Goshen Indiana Daniel Leer confronted thieves who broke into his car three times in one night. After he chased them away the final time they returned the overcoat that had been taken earlier in the evening.
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Goshen
Ind
Daniel Leer
Powerful Bowling Teams Take Slides In Cleveland Tournament
Ohio Keglers battle for high-India ABC leadership as out of town powers flood Cleveland area competition. Basil Fazio and Tony Galati led Akron duo to 1384 in doubles while Walter Johnson of Toledo posted 1941 All Events and 699 singles.
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Cleveland
Leveland
U.P
Ohio
American Bowling Congress
Olio
Toledo
Akron
Columbus
Basil
Fazio
Tony Galati
Tony
Walter Johnson
Lawrence Meyer
Frank Peterson
Fred Brightman
ABC
Fred
Frank
Wykrent's Grille takes second half title in Elyria ladies bowling
Wykrent's Grille captured the second half championship of the Elyria Ladies Bowling League by winning two of three from Standard Cleaners at Elyria Recreation. A roll-off with Elyria Recreation for the season title is set for April 21 at the Recreation alleys. Helen Taylor led Standard Cleaners with 573 series, Edith Smith added 549, and 222 high for Wykrent's Grille.
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Wykrent
Elyria Ladies
Elyria Recreation
Standard Cleaners
Recreation
City Loan
Sears Roebuck
Hilltop Tavern
Leo’s
W. T. Grant Company
Elyria
Helen Taylor
The
Edith Smith
Margaret Henke
Cleaners
Speedy Franks Wins Smelt Wrestling Title in Marinette
Four blindfolded wrestlers battled in two tons of slippery smelt at the Marinette festival. Speedy Franks of Fort Worth Texas emerged as self-proclaimed world smelt wrestling champion after defeating Tex Hagen Oregon and others. Williams Louisville Kentucky and Max Johnson Kingston Wisconsin exited early. Franks tossed Hagen with a blacklash flip after about 30 minutes as fish slickened the ring.
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Marinette
Wis
Speedy Franks
Fort Worth
Tex
Tex Hagen
Oregon
Williams
Johnson
Franks
Hagen
Samson Ales Roll Here Tomorrow
The Samson Ales, Cleve land bowling leaders, meet a Smitty's League pick team tomorrow at 2 30 at Knights of Columbus alleys. Key players Eddie Ineman Eddie Smith Willis Kainsinger Bill Brabenec and Bill Renkel lead the squad with Smith posting a 203 season average.
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Samson Ales
Cleveland
Ales
Smitty
Knights of Columbus
Eddie Ineman
Eddie Smith
Willis Kainsinger
Bill Brabenec
Bill Renkel
Smith
Teams in Sunday Match at Elyria Alleys
The Old Mill Oil Bar team of the City Class C Bowling League will bowl Fabrizio Meats of Lorain tomorrow at 2 30 p m at Elyria Recreation alleys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Mill Oil Bar
Fabrizio Meats of
Lorain
Elyria
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al Hannaford
Elyria Hardware
Mr. Hannaford
Shing
U. P
Ainbow
Speckil
Buck
Mads
Belleton
West Liberty
Urbana
Lake Strepond
Canal
Belmont— Clar
Nfee and Bond Sf
Dial
Suburban Ball Loop
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New York AB. T
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Glossop
Hi Whitehead
O Moore
Sewer
Demaree
Wees
Uj Tt
Restenee Aeeat
Ripple
U Bonura
Sence McCarthy
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Danning Ee
Jurgees
Kampourixs
Schumacher
Winsett
Cleveland AB
Uv G Webb
Seen
Hapimnan
Averill
Heath
Keltner
Shilling
Harder
Zuber
Mith
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Whitehead
Bonura
Pyt
Salters
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Moore
Myatt
Pytlak
Danning
tIfeath
Trosky
Isa
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Pinelli
Cincy Reds
Bittners
Elyria Freshmen
McLemore
Henry McLemore
Brooklyn Bridge
Chronicle-Telegram
Toy and Reeves
Capt. Thom
National Police Academy
England
London Irish Rifles
Territorial Army
Duke of York
London
Surrey
Sinalen
Carl Nagle
Gowanda
Vin
Beisner, Jr
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Phil Seuss
Steubenville
Oscar Jensen
Horace Fisbeck
Terre Haute
Basil Fazio
Burt Barkow
Judy Riepel
Milwaukee
Stan
Joe Wilman
Murray Fowler
Steuben- Web
Ipcas
Wim. Beisner, Jr
Watertown
Fred Susick
Upper Darby
Old Reading Beer
Hazleton
Apa
Melrose Park
Monarch Beer
Birk Bros. Brew Wing Co
L Pet. Grille
Wrykrent’ Aeeetandard Cleaners
Leo’s Five
City Loan Abe
Ellis
Vee
Malik
Murphy
Kohler
Hines
Pippert
Stelmack Ae
Sears Kochuck
Varry
Bainbridge
Faechkler
Milter Towne Ee
Valerius
Taxvier
M. Henke Peeee
Lau Aem Bee Ease
Barnés
Tages
Olmsted & Hoeffel
Samson
Delco
Aioe Ee
Otay
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