Wreck recall and old sports notes from Akron columnist
Akron Beacon Journal columnist Schlemmer recalls the 1923 New York Chicago limited wreck that killed Wild Bill Donovan and nearly altered baseball history. He notes George Weiss’s choice of berths, then mentions Ohio physicians golf in Cincinnati and local high school losses, plus boxing and spitball debates.
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Nelson Finishes Strong Amid Illness in Winter Circuit
Byron Nelson, U S National Open champion, battled illness but posted a creditable winter record. He reached the San Francisco Match Play quarterfinals, won the Texas Open, and secured multiple high finishes including second at Petersburg and Thomasville and third at Pinehurst Greensboro. Nelson ranks among winter money leaders and will defend the National Open title at Cleveland in June.
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Teel Shell Still Ends By One Game
The cut throat race in the American Radiator championship sees Steel Shell and Bench Molders each win two games at Elyria Recreation Center. Sanitary wins two from Americans in a women’s match.
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Mack's Circuit Drive Tops Indians In Tight Win
Mack hits eighth homer with Hemsley aboard as Cleveland edges St Louis 6 4 to move into first. Feller faces Edgar Smith after no hit opener as Milnar falters in seventh and eighth, with Weatherly Trosky and Keltner supplying two hits apiece for the Tribe.
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Rifle Teams Tie In Sandusky Match
Black River and Sandusky rifle clubs tied at 1.398 in a Sandusky shot. R Starbuck led Sandusky with 286 of 300, while Black River top scorers were O Krebs 283 and G Washburn 282. Other Sandusky shooters included G Graefe 282 and J Fox 279. Tie to be resolved in a future match. date to be announced.
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Joe Jacobs Dies Fueled Schmeling Title Move
Joe Jacobs, famed manager of Max Schmeling and seven world champions, died of a heart attack at age 43 in a New Jersey clinic. Known as Yussel the Muscle, he orchestrated Schmeling’s upset over Sharkey at Yankee Stadium to claim the heavyweight title, and he later sparked a controversial Nazi salute in Germany. His influence stretched across Broadway clubs and prizefighting circles as he planned further matchups for Galento and Schmeling.
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Elyria Recreation Team Preps for ABC Action in Detroit
The Elyria Recreation five, the 14th and last Elyria unit in the American Bowling Congress event, is set to bowl doubles and singles in Detroit tonight. Sponsor Louie Aurensan is absent due to a Cleveland Clinic stay, with Earl Cotton substituting as fireman and Clyde Ryan replacing Aurensan in doubles with George Valerius. Other teammates include Tom Ball Vid Bowman Frank Traxler and George Bohn. The best Elyria score in ABC to date is 2,670 by D and N Sandwich Shop.
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County Class B Ball Tourney Opens Tomorrow
The Lorain County Class B scholastic baseball tournament starts tomorrow on three fronts. At LaGrange Brighton faces Grafton at 11 am while La Grange meets Belden at 1 pm. the winners meet at 3 pm. Avon Lake hosts two games with Columbia vs Eaton at 1 pm and Clearview vs Avon Lake at 3 pm. Henrietta hosts Camden vs Henrietta at 1 pm with the winner playing South Amherst at 3 pm. Semi finals and finals are set for May 4 at La Grange. The champion earns a spot in the Kent sectional tournament.
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Standings Report From Chronicle Telegram Classifieds
A brief standings update appears in the Chronicle Telegram classifieds section. The note lists team rankings and scores as of the latest games, reflecting local or regional competitors and suggesting updated totals for reader reference.
Brown Jug Bowling League Roll Off Set for Friday
The Hoff man Market and Burkham's Ale clash in a best two of three roll off to decide the Brown Jug Bowling League champion at Elyria Recreation. The Market won the first half, the Ales the second half, with play set to begin at 7 30 Friday per secretary Frank Traxler.
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Bimelech Seeks Derby Favor In Blue Grass Stakes
In Keeneland Park's Blue Grass Stakes four star Bimelech faces Bashful Duck and Roman in a two rival field as Edward Riley Bradley braces for a fifth Kentucky Derby bid. The ante raised to 2 5 future odds fueled by rumors on readiness before the Churchill Downs classic.
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Derringer On Hill For Cincy Today
Paul Derringer took the mound for the undefeated Cincinnati Reds in Chicago to open a two game set with the Cubs. Dizzy Dean looms as Chicago’s likely starter after a rough start earlier this season.
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Pearson And Bagby Duel In First Yankee Red Sox Series Start
New York and Boston open the season with Monte Pearson facing Jim Bagby as rivalry sparks in the opener. Pearson beat the Athletics 4 1 while Bagby blanked the Senators 7 0 in first starts. DiMaggio may not play, Powell sent to Florida, Ruffing wins.
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Elyria Merchants Begin Practice For Two New Baseball Teams
The Elyria Merchants organize two new baseball teams and will practice at Cascade today at 5 o clock and each weekday afternoon at the same time. Players Siffert Moran Schnarr Hackett Soja Morse T Powers E Powers Yucka and others wishing to try out are asked to report.
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Elyria Sends 10 To 14th Annual Mansfield Relays
Elyria High will send 10 athletes to the 14th annual Mansfield Relays as part of a field of about 45 Ohio West Virginia and Kentucky teams. Coaches face uncertain selections for shuttle hurdle and half mile relay events with trials determining final entrants while Cleveland East Tech is favored to win the team title.
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LaGrange Opens Baseball Practice On School Diamond
LaGrange baseball begins its season with the first practice tomorrow at 6 o clock on the LaGrange High School diamond. Last year’s players and new tryouts are urged to attend.
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