Golf Clinic Teaches Large Group Instruction at Purdue Field House
Purdue University and the PGA of America sponsored a golf clinic in the university field house drawing attendees from 13 states and Canada. Lark Black of Ejfyra Country club attended to learn group teaching methods from pros including Gene Sarazen Horton Smith and Dick Metz with Frank Sprogell leading the demonstrations.
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Lark Black
Ejfyra Country Club
Purdue University
Professional Golfers Association of America
States
Canada
Gene Sarazen
Horton Smith
Dick Metz
Black
Champs May Play Softball Opener Here
The Ferguson State Auditors of Columbus, 1939 Ohio State softball champions, plan to inaugurate the local softball season here with date and place to be announced. The Auditors previously finished runner up to Page Dairy of Toledo in 1928. Cap Johnson of Vic Silver Jewelers quits smoking per doctor but remains open to any brand players have. Rev Fr Beuscher of Ridgeville St Peter's plans a regional trip for the Ridgeville Butmers girls team.
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Ferguson State Auditors
Columbus
Harmon Field
Page Dairy
Toledo
Rialto
Ernie Branden
Max Horwitz
Harley
Cap) Johnson
Vic Silver Jewelers
Cap
Joseph Beuscher
Ridgeville St. Peter's Church
Ridgeville
Butmers
Cincinnati
Fore Warne
Bashful Duck Seen as Derby Contender in Bradley Plans
Col. E. R. Bradley may enter Bashful Duck in the Kentucky Derby, with Bashful Duck improving since 1939 while Bimelech remains his top ride for now. Don Meade will ride Bashful Duck to ensure a Bradley showing, threatening a possible upset as Bashful Duck nears the Derby post.
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Col. E. R. Bradley
Bashful Duck
E. R
Bimelech
Bradley Acres
Kentucky
Chickle-Bakha Kenny
Col. Bradley
Sportsman
F. A. Smith
Duck
Bradley
Don Meade
Smith
Alcade
Jamaica Track Opens Amid Pari-Maine Debate
Henry McLemore notes New York’s Jamaica raceway launches Pari-Maine betting amid public concern over gambling's impact. He predicts massive bets from seven million residents and questions racing’s profit motive, urging candid view of politics and money in the sport.
Champion Rangers Split Up Sporls
NEW YORK April 15 The New York Rangers Stanley cup champions for the first time in seven years split up their playoff melon today and headed for home. Several of the team will be hospitalized here for minor operations. Clint Smith, Murray Patrick. Neil and MacColville will undergo tonsil operations. Dutch Hiller will have an appendix removed. Dave Kerr will have both elbows treated and Kirby MacDonald will have X rays of his stomach. Alex Shibicky will take treatments for an injured leg.
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New York
T.P
New York Rangers
Clint Smith
Murray Patrick
Neil
MacColville
Dutch Hiller
Dave Kerr
Kirby MacDonald
Alex Shibicky
Recreation B Seed Final Bowling Matches Tonight
In Elyria Rec B standings the final matches are set for tonight with an early shift at 7. Tattersall Dairy faces Chandler Platter, Ridgeville Hatchery meets Veterans of Foreign Wars, Gerber Meats plays Recreation Tavern, Elyria Nursery vs Blue Sky Inn. The late shift at 9 features Moulton Candies against Nickel Plate Feed, Moose Club vs Moody Sohicans, Tarry Tavern vs Bell Company, Checker Cab vs Wayne Feed.
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Elyria Recreation
Tattersall Dairy
Chandler Plactering
Ridgeville Hatchery
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Gerber Meats
Recreation Tavern
Elyria Nursery
Blue Sky Inn
Moulton
Nickel Plate
Moose Club
Moody Sohicans
Tarry Taven
Bell Company
Checker Cab
Wayne
Storck Heads Pro Grid Loop For One Year
In New York on April 15 Carl L Storck of Dayton Ohio was elected unanimously to a one year term as NFL president following the death of Joe Carr Storck will run the league from his home in Dayton Also Dennis Shea was chosen as vice president and treasurer in the one year slate The Philadelphia Eagles traded Dave Smukler to the Detroit Lions for Ray George and Joe Wendlich while George Line went to Pittsburgh for Joe Kuharich
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United Press
EW York
Carl L. Storck
Dayton
National Football League
Storck
Joe Carr
League
George Preston Marshall
Washington Redskins
Marshall
Carr
Bert Bell
Philadelphia Eagles
L. H. Joannes
Green Bay
Wis
Charles Bidwill
Chicago Cardinals
Lions
Smukler
Detroit Lions
Eagles
Dave Smukler
Ray George
Southern California
Joe Wendlich
Oregon State
George Line
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh Steelers
Joe Kuharich
Notre Dame
Opening at Jamaica track draws 20000 turf fans
New York April 15 2000 turf fans packed Jamaica racecourse for the first time to bet through Pari Mutuel windows. The opening program featured the 7500 Paumonok Handicap and an allowance race for Derby hopefuls as bettors and racing men watched attendance and wagering figures for signs of the season’s future. The meet runs 24 days with substantial betting expected, amid a makeshift track setup and postponed improvements. Fighting Fox led favorites in the Paumonok as he recovers from a prior ankle injury.
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United Press
New York
Aiondar
Coxeyr
Jamaica
Santa Anita
Arlington Park
New York State
Jamaica Race Course
Empire State
Johnstown
Andy K
Fighting Fox
Porters Mite
Chief
Massachusetts
Elyria Avon Track Teams Scrimmage After Weather Delay
Elyria High tracksters will try again this afternoon at Ely Stadium in a practice session with Avon after heavy weather cancelled the scheduled Parma Rocky River Elyria triangular meet. Official season opens Friday with a meet against Oberlin and Lorain.
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W. L. Vaughn
Elyria
Lorain Lions Club Boxing Benefit Attracts Large Crowd
A capacity Lorain High auditorium crowd is expected for a benefit amateur boxing card by the Lorain Lions Club. Notable local boxers George George and Max Schindler, Golden Gloves champions, headline two five round features. Proceeds aid the Blind and Sight Savings Fund for Lorain County.
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Lorain
Lorain High School
The
Lions Club
Lorain County
Pat Pettigrew
Lions’ Club
H. O. Nearhood
Indians Face Season With Question Marks At Plate
Cleveland boss Oscar Vitt named plenty of base hits as the Indians aim for offense this season with Weatherly and Mack as the key question marks at center and second base. Feller to start the opener in Chicago, while injuries from travel heal as spring workouts continue amid snow.
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Leveland
U.P
Oscar Vitt
Cleveland Indians
Chicago
Vitt
Roy Weatherly
Ray Mackslick
Roy Bell
Clarence Campbell
Weatherly
Oscar Grimes
Mack
Cigars Extend Lead in Elyria Class C League
Phillies Cigars widened their lead in the Elyria Recreation Class C League by winning three straight against Al Synder Motor Sales on Saturday. Standard Cleaners took two from Par-T-Pak, City Motors cashed three forfeits from D. and N. Juniors, and Lodi Tavern beat Max Barbers. Cotton led individuals with 619 pins. Cigars posted a high team total of 2 755.
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Phillies Cigars
Elyria Recreation
al Synder Motor Sales
Standard Cleaners
Par-T-Pak
City Motors
Lodi Tavern
Max
Kelley Etter
Harper Wens
Mitchell
Oom
Cotton
al Snyder Motor Sales
Ross Weet
Buck Ates
Ferrell
Kinlo
Fondo Em Enee
City Motors M. Friend Wens
Friend Eneee
Horton
Eer
Sid. Bunday
D. & N. Juniore
Bainbridge
Rhone
Lodi Favern Schnarr
Max Barhers
Barby Sseseee
Rober
Slutzker
Eal Mmo Fen Ra
Rds
Elyria Recreation “Ag” Ty Pet Phillies Cigars
TAI Motors Pe
Ndi Tavern
Max Barbers
Takes K. Of C. Lead With 705 Takes K. Of C. Lead With 705
In Buffalo on April 13 the Knights of Columbus Bowling Tourney posted new leaders in three divisions. Dominic Cardina of Painesville Ohio and Regier led singles with 705, Cardina totaling 1900 for second in all events, while L. Strauss of Toledo led all-events with 1925. R Palumbo added 598 in doubles securing fourth place. J Hanley of Chicago rebounded to 657 in singles for second place.
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Buffalo
N. Y
cPi
Knights of Columbus
Dominic Cardina
Painesville
Regier
Cardina
R. Palumbo
J. Hanley
Chicago
L. Strauss
Toledo
Chicago Monarchs Lead Pin Tourney With 3 047
Chicago Monarchs posted 2047 in the five man team event to seize the early lead in the pin tourney at the American Bowling Congress. Adams Funeral Home five from Akron rose to sixth with 2947 while doubles lead changed as Furrow and Zemla of Springfield topped Wester and Zender. Fred Fischer led all events with 2001 through a 688 667 646 series.
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Detroit
American Bowling Congress
Chicago Monarchs
Adams Funeral Home
Akron
Henry Wester
Lee Zender
Charles Furrow
Louis Zemla
Springfield
Ill
Furrow
Miller
Semla
Fred Fischer
Buffalo
Art Nordwall
Peoria
Til
Decatur
Toledo
Few Changes Made In Inter City Tournament
The sixth weekend of the Ohio Inter City Bowling Tournament brought few shakes in leadership. Camp Troy from Troy posted 2887 to lead Class B, while pinster V Schroyer tallied 1951 to finish third in the all events. No other changes occurred.
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Marion
Camp Troy
Troy
V. Schroyer
Crying Room Added at Jeff Theater in Whitehall
Whitehall Montana the Jeff theater adds a crying room for patrons with irritable children. A loudspeaker and window allow parents to watch while soundproofing keeps noise from disturbing other audiences.
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Whitehall
Mont
Jeff Theater
Elyria Bowling Assn Nominates Officers for 1940 41
The Elyria City Bowling Association met at the Knights of Columbus clubrooms and nominated officers for the 1940 41 season. Elections will be May 5 at the K of C. Ballots printed and available by Thursday. Plans and deadline for the City Wide Handicap Tournament were discussed with entries due by April 29 and to be made with secretary Jack Renninger.
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Elyria City Bowling Association
Knights of Columbus
Hayden Evans
Thomas Ball
Walter Carlson
William Henke
Robert Banville
Walter Gerber
Ross Aungsi
Merrill Knowles
George Valerius
Tim Donovan
George Knipper
William Gamble
Charles Clark
Jack Renninger
Smythe Sayles
William Rogers
K. of C
Elyria Recreation
Assn
Major Loop Openers Stir Yankees and National League Fight
The opening day preview says the major leagues start tomorrow with the Yanks and Red Sox in Washington and Philadelphia, while the National League race is wide open. Yankees face pressure on veterans. Reds, Cubs, Dodgers and others show mixed strength and questions as rosters heat up.
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United Press
W York
U.P
Washington
Red Sox
Senators
Roosevelt
Philadelphia
Yankees
Athletics
Cincinnati
Reds
Cubs
Dickey
Ruffing
Gomez
Crosetti
Indians
Tigers
White Sox
Pilot Dykes
Browns
Derringer Opens Reds Season Against Cubs in Couch Row
Cincinnati and Chicago set to clash at Crosley Field for opening NL defense with Derringer on the mound and Lee for the Cubs. A 36,000 crowd expected as McKechnie weighs Johnny Vander Meer’s comeback and McCormick adds left field power after a spring tilt loss to Detroit.
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Cincinnati
Derringer
Lombardi
Chicago
Lee
Hartnett
Cros Jey Field
Cincinnati Reds
Chicago Cubs
Redleg
Reds
Paul Derringer
Bill Lee
Cub
Mike McCormick
Bill McKechnie
Indianapolis
Vandy
Tigers
Lonnie Frey
McKechnie
Johnny
Pittsburgh
Typhoid Deaths Down in Alabama State Health Report
Alabama health department reports Typhoid fever deaths last year averaged four per month, down from five per month the previous year. The Montgomery figure reflects statewide data and emphasizes improved disease control.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
State Health Department
Kansas one room rural teachers paid weekly salaries
Salaries of teachers in Kansas one room rural schools average from 7.06 to 12.92 dollars a week on a 52 week basis, figures from Leo McClenny, state superintendent of schools.
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Topeka
Kas
Kansas
Leo McClenny
Reckless Walker Charged After Car Collision
A Columbia police court dealt with a young man charged with reckless walking after colliding with the rear of a parked automobile. The incident marks another notable man bites dog case in the city.
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Columbia, S
Chronicle Wants Ads For Results Chronicle
Local notices seek reader submissions of results for events, competitions, or community happenings. Public interest details include dates locations names and outcomes. Submitters should provide verifiable facts and concise summaries for publication.
Lorain County Table Tennis Titles Won by Warhola and Gardener
Lorain county champions were crowned at the Lorain County Wide Table Tennis Tournament held at the YMCA with finals in four divisions. Mike Warhola won the men singles and teamed with James Munroe for the doubles title. Roy Gardner of Elyria captured the boys singles with the LaGrange pair George Mowatt and Orville Rising taking the doubles. Warhola and Munroe defeated Dillman and Thompson in four games. Gardner and Ferrando also stretched to four games before Gardner clinched the fourth.
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Lorain County
Mike Warhola
Lorain
James Munroe
Roy Gardner
Elyria
LaGrange
George Mowatt
Orville Rising
Warhola
Gardner
Sollie Schiff
Alex Ferrando
Werhola
Mumro
Jack Dillman
Harold Thompson
Brouse-Daley
Weaver-Carman
Brouse
Daley
Mowatt
Rising
Utah Develops New Gilsonite Ore
PROVO Utah Gilsonite one of the newest mining products is contributing to Utah's income as the raw material is found in quantities large enough to be of commercial value. Five companies operate mines and refineries in the state to handle the hard dried oil ore. It is a black shiny tar like substance used in paints lacquers varnishes rubber battery boxes roofing materials phonograph records printer's inks tires doors linoleum and road materials. New uses include cores facings and melds in foundries. Gilsonites are classified as selects melting points 268 degrees and up and seconds melting points 300 to 450 degrees or higher.
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Provo
Utah
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Purdue Golf Clinic
Henry McLemore
Los Angeles
Boston
Miami
Sivertags
Lyman - Bi
Lorain, Ohio
Champion Rangers
Sporls
Recreation
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Cleveland
St. Louis
Johnny Hirochsn
Phil Huss
Fremont
Ohio
Elvrian
George Karkellie
Karkellie
Eddie Kobasic
Eddie Laubert
Jimmy Alu
Joe Meilarek
Johny Proh
Mike Brandon
Paul Csubak
Joe Sloboda
Paul Stonebrook
Tom Buckley
al Minnich
Jim Attie
Amherst
Bill Forsythe
Weatherly and
Bob Feller
Tribe
Edgar Smith
Johnny Allen
Vitis
Municipal Stadium
New York Giants
Barbers
Phillies
Clay Bryant
George Kirkley
Cardinals
Bryant
Dean
Dodgers
Giants
Darkhorse
Hubbell
Pirates
Bees
Peleghkaw
Loraine
Man Lee
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