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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1942
Page
4
Alsab Distances through winter races as Derby favorites clash with Colchis for a NASCAR of flaws and hopes while the Toronto Maple Leafs stun Detroit to clinch the Stanley Cup. Schumacher faces a dog house fine after an umpire confrontation as Herman Klein predicts events.
Ridgeville Democrats hold their first drill of the season at Ridgeville Diamond. Manager Jock Yarea reports the squad is nearly ready, with two players in service and aims to field a six to eight team league this year. Members are urged to attend Tuesday’s drill for additions and field improvements.
The Recreston Tavern and Elyria Nursery meet at 7 PM in a seasonal roll-off to decide the Class BR league championship. Tavern claimed the first half, Nursery the second. A postmatch meeting will set prize money and officers for 1342-43, with refreshments.
Chips move back into first in Elyria Bowling Center All Star League by taking three strategy games from D and N Sandwich Shop in a postponed match. Chips raise to 27 wins 12 losses and 692 percentage to lead by two points. Center team 29-13 for 690. Mackin top score with 78.11, helping Chips total 3,742.
In Columbus Ohio on April 70 UrH the Hermann Undertakers of St. Louis Missouri, a top Middle West bowling squad, will compete tonight in the American Bowling Congress tournament. Leaders remain unchanged from the weekend with Isaac Baker & Son of Eric Pa ranking ninth for the best five man score at 2948. Myles Monich of Milwaukee claims the top singles with 491, Norman Miller and Milton Volk of Buffalo top doubles at 1252, and DML Flesch of Mt Prospect leads all events with 1684. Additional team and player names appear in scattered listings from regional clubs and sponsors.
Tristar Bowling League at Knights of Columbus alleys Saturday saw Presidents win three of four against Vice Presidents and Treasurers take two of four from Secretaries. Presidents led team scores 2332. Joe Gallo topped individuals with 312, Ed Shaffstall 200. Treasurers led with 2235 as Glen McClymands led individuals with 97 and 233.
The Cleveland Indians travel to League Park for a three game series with the St. Louis Browns. Cleveland hitters look to pound the ball off the park’s fences while AL Smith is slated to start the opener. The Indians White Sox game was postponed by weather.
Kentucky Hard Boots face a bold Derby bid as Bless Me, a son of Sickle, eyes the $75,000 purse. Colonel Edward Bradles, nicknamed one-two Ed, relies on Bless Me after a strong Walden Handicap run where he finished just short of Alsab. Bless Me spent winter in Florida recovering a leg issue and unlike past years is now aimed at Keeneland and the Blue Grass Stakes shaping a longer Derby arc if form holds.
In Havre De Grace Maryland Alsab the 1941 juvenile champion departs in a boxcar bound for the Kentucky Derby. The crowd questions whether the sendoff is a sendoff or a wake while references to past rivals and the Chesapeake Stake underline the uncertain path ahead for the famed horse and trainer.
Yesterday results show varied scores in the American League and American Association with teams like Washington and St Louis in action while minor league updates mention practice at Elyria Lace diamond and tryouts. Also noted are prep horse race comments and trainer updates including Happy Argo and Colchis' Lee, with a reference to the Preakness.
The Ashland sports page notes a push to arrange matches with women’s teams in Northern Ohio. Interested managers are urged to contact Brutaker at 1016 Linseleoth Way West, Ashland, Ohio for game proposals and scheduling.
West Side meets Western Heights in the Elyria Stadium Diamond opener at 4 15 with six city teams in the intramural league. Mill Elemes willCatch behind plate for West Side while Len Nester starts for Western Weights with Joe Salata on the receiving end. Other teams include East Side Eastern Weights South Side and Central. Coach Ralph Bauer will select a representative team from the six for interschool play after the season. Two more games schedule East Side vs South Side Thursday and Eastern Hirichtsi vs Central Friday.
Joe Smith of Medford, an Irish American milkman, wins the Boston Marathon in a world record 2 hours 26 minutes 51 1 5 seconds for the 36 mile course. He leads from three miles out, finishing well ahead of Lou Gregory by 200 yards. Gerard Cote of Montreal held the former mark by 1 minute 37 25 seconds. Martiner of the North Medford Club finishes third as Medford secures team prize with Medeiros placing 15th.
Brooklyn tops Philadelphia 6 2 as Walker stars with two hits three RBI and key homer. Davis earns win with solid defense and late scoreless innings. Cardinals win 2 2 as Beazley falters Pirates rally cut short. Giants edge Braves 3 2 behind Melton and strong pitching. Tigers edge Browns 1 0 with Ned Harris homer for Detroit.
Chicago April 20 Cincinnati Reds edge Chicago Cubs 2 to 1 in 9th inning, scoring on a long fly. Starter Jog Beggs earned the win after replacing Paul Derringer in the eighth. Walters clocks in as Reds ace, celebrating 2nd birthday while preparing to face St Louis Cardinals.
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