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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1940
Page
3
Will the no hit jinx ruin Bop Feller asks Robbie. He aims for 30 victories this season and says he will pitch as well as possible and take what comes. Feller credits Mack for a great stop and stays confident in his blazing fastball.
Bob Feller, 271-year-old Iowa farm boy, threw a no hitter on opening day against the Chicago White Sox, 1–0, fanning eight, walking five. He calmly battled in Comiskey Park as his father and fans cheered, and Rollie Hemsley’s throw helped back him up.
The Elyria Recreation Board voted at a Y M C A meeting to install flood lights for night softball at the Lorain County Fairgrounds. It noted assurance from Elyria Savings and Trust Co and the property receiver that the field can be used for a period justifying the investment. The board also approved bringing Ferguson State Auditors of Columbus, the state champions, to oversee the softball opening tentatively set for May 19.
A meeting is set for Thursday night at the Y M C A for those interested in forming an Old Timers Softball League. The session begins at 7 30 PM and organizers urge all interested parties to attend.
Henry McLemore muses that Bob Feller's no hit opening day for the Cleveland Indians against the Chicago White Sox is eclipsed by war headlines. He argues public interest should shift from sport to world events and laments the triviality of baseball amid conflicts and ice rescues, machine guns, and looming battles.
Elyria Recreation Board groups will hold a 7 o'clock meeting with the Elyria Softball Commission to discuss umpire positions. A second session is set for April 23. Candidates must pass an exam set by the National Umpires Association, affiliated with the National Softball Association.
Steve Novak of Toledo Ohio placed fourth in the singles and eighth in the all events at the American Bowling Congress. He rolled 716 pins in singles and 1926 in all events, with 570 in the five man team score and 640 in the doubles. Riviera Recreation of Detroit posted the best team total with 2916.
Greyhound Lines announce Sunday only excursions from Elyria to Cleveland Stadium for Cleveland Indians games with round trip bus fare 75 cents. Optional game tickets available at reserved 1.35 or box 1.60. Buses depart 1 15 p m and 6 45 p m and return after the game. details at Mike Kirsch Cigar Store.
The Elyria Recreation Class B Bowling League will meet at the Elyria Recreation at 7 30 Thursday night to elect officers for the 1940 41 season and distribute prize money from the just completed season.
The Kenyon Oberlin baseball game planned for Gambier yesterday was postponed due to wet grounds and will be played Thursday afternoon.
The Bittner Funeral Home softball team will practice today on the Hamilton diamond at 6 oclock sharp. All members are asked to be on hand.
In Pittsburgh the seventh annual six day bicycle race reaches the 54th hour with four teams tied on mileage. The German Canadian duo Audy and Vopel lead on points.
The Avon Lake school will show the film Sew Today the Modern Way to pupils Friday. It demonstrates how thread is made and used for best results. Miss Gladys Plocher, Home Economics instructor, arranged the screening after it had been viewed by thousands of pupils nationwide.
Mr and Mrs Ed Webb and their son Charlies visited Mr and Mrs Kenneth Oster in Ridgeville for Sunday dinner joined by Miss Stella Buswell during the social visit in town.
American Legion Post No. 211 is represented in Lorain County by Henry Kinsner and Albert Maiers of Avon Lake and Harry Perks of Lakewood. Plans are made for a group from Post No. 211 and their wives to attend the Spring District Conference in Fremont on Sunday, April 21. Post 211 will hold their April dance on the 27th with a good caller and master of ceremonies and refreshments.
American Legion Auxiliary Post 211 met at the Chateau Mon day evening and voted to sponsor Avon Lake Girl Scout Troop No 1 with Miss Morna Castle as troop captain and Bertha Mairs Lila Black and Emma Lyman as committeewomen. The group also voted to donate an American Flag.
Kim Wade believes Cobina Sacket loves him yet she moves between Riverville and Indianapolis while he pursues Sandra Stark who plans divorce. Cobina uses Alex Fremon to appear polished. Kim misses her, contemplates love, and wonders if Cobina will return as Christmas nears.
Mrs. Mary Ullmer of Medina visited Mrs. Barney Haury. several residents spent weekends with relatives in Litchfield and West Salem. Lake Council to fly flag in merE hall. Auxiliary backs 36 bed ward at Dayton Veterans Hospital. Card party planned at Chateau on Walker Road April 26 at 1 pm. next meeting April 29. Families hosted meals and visits with relatives in Sullivan, Litchfield, Hinckley, Olmsted Falls, and Seville.
Sons of Legion held a Monday meeting and then practiced at the shooting range. Wilbur Buswell departed Saturday evening to sail on the Lakes from Toledo. Mr and Mrs Arthur Hudson were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Lewis Elinect in Belden. Gayle Elinect accompanied them home.
The North Ridgeville High School stage presented the Senior class play Early to Bed and Early to Rise on Friday night April 12. Patsy Fuller loves pets and rivals her father and aunt over keeping critters in a crowded apartment. Patsy wins a Cinderella House prize but plans to stay in the city, while Jim Griggs and Marion Fuller pursue their own romantic paths. The production includes Miss Barbara Kirsch as director and Margaret Risko as singer with several cast and crew members noted for roles and backstage work.
Medina residents hosted and visited over the weekend with relatives and friends from nearby towns including Lyndhurst Hinckley and Tallmadge. Legal notices indicate divorce proceedings between Gen vieve Collin and Charles W. Collin, with a hearing set after May 23 1940 in Lorain County Common Pleas Court.
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