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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1939

Page

5

Caldwell to Speak at Masonic Banquet on No-Hit Year

LY CALDWELL the former Cleveland Indians star will be principal speaker at the Masonic Father Son Banquet this evening. He may recount his 1920 no hit game and discuss a baseball school he plans to run while serving as recreation commissioner.

Idwell LY Caldwell Cleveland Indians Caldwell Sorain Marion Kemble Elyria High School Miss Kemble Basyall Ohio Highool Athletic Association Mike Getz Rau Rkey Gussie Smallwood Rialto Theatre Mike George Sharp Steve Stefek Elyria Sharp Stefek Ling

Elyria bowling teams eye leaders in Cleveland meet

Elyria squads face six rivals in the American Bowling Congress event at Public Hall in Cleveland. Left and Right lead a projected order with Elyria Recreation close behind. Haserodt Jewel Bauer Dairy Bittner Funeral Home Elyria Hardware follow. Harmon Field opener slated for May 14 features Bilt Funeral Home versus Dairies of Toledo headlining.

Elyria Cleveland Public Hall Harmon Field Bilt Funeral Home Dairies of Toledo Krantz Maumee

Old Days Recalled By Dillon On Baseball And Names

Baseball writer Graham notes changes in the game with Giants star Bill Terry. Elyria prepares for Fly Away Home play to aid summer playgrounds. Yale weighs renaming figures like Neale and Lombardi to formal forms, echoing a naming trend.

Dillon Graham Bill Terry Giants Elyria High Elyria Council of Parent Teacher Asso- Tions Elyria Recreation Board University Easy Neale Earle Greasy Neale Yaiker Greasy Bulldogs Cincinnati Reds West Virginia Yale Schnozziembardi Ernest Lombardi Higgins Michael Frank Higgins Boots Poffenberger Cletuswood Poffenberger Pepper Martin John Leonard Martin

T. M. Dorsett A Derby Hopeful From New Orleans

Derby prospect T. M. Dorsett, brown son of Cohort and Michigan Girl, owned by Joe W. Brown, has shown form at Belmont Park Arlington Park and Jamaica. After a health scare he recovers in New York and may run in the Wood Memorial, with trainer John B. Theall and possible rider Buddy Haas.

Churchill Downs T. Morsett Cohort Rive Aux Larmes Joe W. Brown New Orleans Dixie Hurchill Downs T. M. Dorsett Belmont Park Arlington Park Kentucky Jockey Club Aqueduct Impound Amany Book Plate Jamaica John Our Mat Empire City New England Challendon Albany Aratoga Havre de Grace Helso

Clearview Track Quad Dominates Avon Avon Lake Tri Meet

Clearview High's track squad rolled to a decisive victory at Avon against Avon Lake and Avon, scoring 116 points to 64 and 40 for the runners up. Frank Uszak led Clearview with wins in low hurdles and shot put. The Lorain County Meet is set for May 5 at Oberlin College, with Clearview the defending boys champion and Ridgeville leading the girls.

Clearview High Teay Lorain County Avon Lake Avon Penfield Junction Avon Ahe Frank (Ushy) Uszak Clearien Oberlin College Clearview Ridgeville Mearview Clearview Econd Berlin

Wellington Nine Opens Season at Spencer in Derby Opener

Wellington High School baseball team the Dukes open their season tomorrow at Spencer in a 3 15 start. Coach Leo Grimes leads the squad after a postponed opener with LaGrange due to bad weather.

Wellington Spencer Wellington High School Leo Grimes Dukes LaGrange

Vestal Shoes Win Two Of Three In League Match

The Vestal Shoes defeated the Bell Clothiers in two of three games at St. John's school alleys during the Lutheran Bowling League. R. Block led scorers with 570 pins.

Vestal Shoes Bell Clothiers St. John’s

Umpires Meet At Y M C A For Softball Season

A third meeting of umpires who will work softball games this season, sponsored by the Elyria Recreation Board, will be held at the Y M C A tonight at 7 o'clock. Umpire-in-chief Steve Bako reports names of those to report.

Elyria Recreation Board Steve Bako Bako Joe Brove Bob Heimsath Speed Murphy Frank Bedocs Frank Traxler Pat Henke John Reis Joe Stone Bill Reisz Shorty Martin Vic Krugman Glen Willis Carl Woodin Bob Bennett Bob Barr

Cleaners Plan Night Drills at McKinley Diamond

The Standard Cleaners, last year's Harmon Night League champions, will drill every remaining night this week at McKinley diamond at 5 30. All players are asked to take notice and report.

Standard Cleaners McKinley Diamond

Elyria Bowling Teams Ready for A B C Matches

Cleveland Public Hall hosts six Elyria squads as they start the five man event on the 10 30 PM shift with doubles and singles set for tomorrow. Teams include Elyria Hardware I T 5 Left and Right Haserodt Jewelers and Elyria Recreation Bittner Funeral Home Bauer Dairy Ohio Public Service and the Tarry Tavern along with venue alleys 11 12 13 14 25 26.

Cleveland Elyria American Bowling Congress Elyria Hardware I. T Haserodt Jewelers Elyria Recreation Bittner Funeral Home Bauer Dairy Ohio Public Service Tarry Tavern

East Clubs Hold Edge In A. A. Loop

The Eastern clubs led by Indianapolis Toledo Louisville and Columbus held a three game edge after the first intersectional set. Eastern squads won 16 of 28 games with the West as opening rounds approach Wednesday with Western cities.

Indianapolis Toledo Louisville Columbus Minneapolis St. Paul Kansas City Milwaukee Indianapolis Indians Harry Boyles Saints Red Birds al Piechota Raws

Play Thursday for House Loop Title

Elyria Hardware and Hi-Speed Gas meet Thursday night at 8 for the Y M C A House Basketball League championship. Hardware captured the first half title while Hi-Speed Gas won the second.

Y. M. C. A. House Elyria Hardware Hi-Speed Gas Hardwares

Standings and results in the American League

The American League table shows New York leading with five wins and four losses, Detroit six and two, Cleveland and Boston tied at five and four, Philadelphia five and two, Washington four and three, Chicago three and three, and St. Louis at three and three. Yesterday’s scores include Chicago 9 Cleveland 3 and Washington 10 Boston 9 in ten innings, with games today listing Chicago at Cleveland and Washington at Boston among others.

G. W. T. Pet New York Detroit Cleveland Boston Philadelphia Washington Chicago St. Louis Cincinnati Pittsburgh Brooklyn St Louis

Rone Radio Juniors Schedule Tryouts on Superior Diamond

The Rone Radio Juniors will practice today at 5 30 on the Superior diamond. Report to tryouts are invited from J Lindway S Lind way Innes Brown Mason Eckhardt Fackler Hopkins Cameron Nester Kelly F Powell C Powell Larry Herbert Manson and Edwards.

Rone Radio J. Lindway S. Lindway Innes Brown Mason Eckhardt Fackler Hopkins Cameron Nester Kelly F. Powell C. Powell Larry Herbert Manson Edwards

Elyria Eagles Schedule Practice at Jefferson Diamond

The Elyria Eagles softball team will practice today at Jefferson diamond at 5 30 o clock All players are asked to take notice and report

Elyria Eagles Jefferson Diamond

Jewelers and Cleaners discuss Thursday game booking

The Standard Cleaners seek a Thursday night game with Vic Silver's Jewelers. The Jewelers manager should contact Russ Henly at 2474 to confirm.

Vic Silver Russ Henly

Elyria Hardware Intermediates Practice on Jefferson No 1

The Elyria Hardware Intermediates will practice today on Jefferson No 1 diamond at 4 30 o clock. Players are asked to take notice and report.

Elyria Hardware Intermediates Jefferson No. 1 Diamond

Elyria Hardware Softball Team to Practice Tonight

Last year's Elyria Hardware squad will hold practice at 6 15 p m on the Steel and Tubes diamond. Art Brown Len Hill Harold Causby and Johnny Mack are asked to take notice.

Elyria Hardware Art Brown Len Hill Harold Causby Johnny Mack

Smallwood to face Sharkey in Rialto main event

Gussie Smallwood of Elyria meets Ray Sharkey of Cleveland in a 10 round lightweight bout at the Rialto Theatre. The card marks the first pro show in over a year, promoted by Charley White and Al Taylor with brisk advance ticket sales and a strong expected turnout. White predicts a Smallwood knockout win.

Gussie Smallwood Elyria Smallwood Charley White Ray Sharkey Cleveland Rialto Theatre White Smallwood-Sharkey Sharkey Springfield al Taylor

Indians Relied On Feller Hudlin After Walks Parade

April 25 Cleveland beats Chicago 9 to 3 as Johnny Humphries and Tom Drake walk 15 over six innings. Johnny Allen shows arm strength but must regain form while Oscar Vitt leans on Feller Hudlin and a muted Indian lineup to stay in contention.

Leveland U.P Oscar Vitt Cleveland Indians Bob Feller Willis Hudlin Chicago White Sox Iowa Farm Hudlin Johnny Humphries Tom Drake White Sox Cleveland Feller Johnny Allen Allen Johnny Mel Harder Vitt Johnny Whitehead Chicago Owen kKuhel Neas Walker Tewee Appling McNair Steinbacher Kreevich Silvestri Enes Lee Eure Webb Chapman Cf Bee Averill Heath Trasky Lee Shelte Ted Humphrie Drake Alien Phat Ben Eee Walker Trosky Keltie McNair Kreevich Lee Trosky Owen Kuhel McNair Appling Shilling Trosky Allen Trosky Prtlak Humphries Hun Parejes Grieve, McGowan Quinn Attendante

Prothro Due For Rousing Cheer As Phillies Fight On

United Press reports Thompson Doc Prothro earns praise for guiding the Phillies from last place to fourth. The club, with 3 wins, 1 tie, 2 losses, has used 16 pitchers and staged three extra inning games, including wins over the Dodgers and a 6-5 victory over the Giants. Cubs lead the NL. Bees beat Dodgers. Yanks beat A’s. Detroit moves to second. White Sox top Indians.

Prothro Phillies United Press EW York U.P Thompson Doc) Prothro Memphis Phils Lust Bees Dodgers Giants Terrymen Cubs Pirates Earl Whitehill Jack Russell Lou Fette al Simmons van Mungo Yanks Athletics Rei Rolfe Detroit Browns Tommy Bridges Bridges Humphries Drake White Sox Indians Lefty Lee Gee Walker Jimmy Wasdell

3,151 Total Set High In ABC With 10 Days Remaining

Cleveland Ohio April 28 Top teams of the American Bowling Congress Tournament began the day with a total of 3151 by Fife Electrics Detroit leading the five man event with 16 more days of competition. Markson Furnitures scored 3013 third highest in Syracuse N.Y. history. Erv Roloff and Ollie Rogahn Milwaukee moved to ninth in doubles while Vic Shewman Ann Arbor tied for eighth in singles. Sixty four teams move into action tonight as eastern squads meet Texas and Ohio entries on the late shifts.

Cleveland Fife Electrics Detroit Markson Furnitures Syracuse Erv Roloff Ollie Rogahn Milwaukee Vets Vic Shewman Ann Arbor Mich Jimmy Drescher Jamestown N. Y Texas Obhioans

Oberlin Swim Coach Charles Erdmann Honored

Oberlin College announces coach Charles Erdmann has been elected to the American Swimming Coaches Association, a group of about 50 leading U.S. swimming coaches. In other sports, Washington beat the Red Sox 10 to 9 as Ted Williams went 0 for 4 with runners on third.

Oberlin, O Charles Erdmann Oberlin College American Swimming Coaches Association United States Washington Red Sox Ted Williams

Bridges Triumph as Browns Fall to Detroit Veteran

Tommy Bridges, Detroit veteran, recovered a sore arm from last year to win his second straight game. He limited the Browns to six hits, marking a credible comeback rather than a flash in the pan.

Johnny Sox Allen Tommy Bridges Detroit Browns

Six Teams Vie For County B Baseball Title

Lorain County school leaders in Elyria vote to settle the county B baseball crown via an elimination tourney among six schools: Columbia LaGrange Brighton South Amherst Grafton and Henrietta. Opening games Friday feature Columbia versus LaGrange and Brighton against South Amherst at Wellington Fairgrounds.

Lorain County Elyria Columbia LaGrange Brighton South Amherst Grafton Henrietta Brighton and South Amherst Wellington Fairsgrounds Columbia-La- Grange Brighton- South Amherst Kent

Keller Kohn Company Girls Bowl Season High

Helen Otto of Team B rolled a season best 472 as her team defeated Team A last night at the K of Calleys lanes. Team It posted 198 121 125 for 472 while Maslyk and Bush contributed strong scores in the Keller Kohn Company match.

Helen Otto Keller Kohn Company K of Calleys Rook Olto A. Bush Es Maslyk Maslyk A” Franks Eee Mollison F. Bush Ustak Eesnee

Rone Radio Service Softball Sets Practice at Hamilton Diamond

The Rone Radio Service softball team holds a practice session at Hamilton diamond today at 5 30 PM. All last year’s members and any other tryouts are urged to attend.

Rone Radio Service Hamilton Diamond

Permits Required for Elyria School Ball Diamonds

Starting tomorrow, managers of softball teams must obtain permits from the Elyria Recreation Board to use local school diamonds. Call Howard Hines at 3101 to secure permits for McKinley Jefferson No 1 Jefferson No 2 Roosevelt Franklin Ely and American Legion fields.

Elyria Recreation Board Howard Hines Recreation Board McKinley Hamilton Jefferson No Roosevelt Franklin, Ely American Legion

Frank's Bakery Softball Practice Set for Jefferson Diamond

Frank's Bakery girls softball team holds a 6 o'clock practice today on the Jefferson diamond. Manager Herman Klein requests all team members to report on time.

Frank’s Bakery Jefferson Diamond Herman Klein

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