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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1938
Page
7
The article details St Louis facing a poor start after Sam Breadon sold Dizzy Dean to the Cubs for 15000. Rumors say the move hurt team morale as Dean thrives with Chicago. Medwick is injured and the Cardinals seek momentum to avoid a slide as Pittsburgh, Boston, and Detroit win their games.
Elyria High prepares two weeks of spring football practice under coach Roy Clymer amid missing players. Elyria High aims for a strong golf squad with tryouts at Spring Valley and final decisions after Thursday at Elyria Country Club. Delays in other local sports include coaching move at Columbia High, relays at Delaware with two coeds crowned queens, and various notes on batters, track, softball, and boxing figures.
New York April 26 Brooklyn Dodgers announced the sale of Eddie Morgan an outfielder and first baseman to the Columbus Club of the American Association Morgan played for Louisville in 1937 and Columbus in 1936
The Elyria girls softball team will practice today at Jefferson diamond at 5 45 p m. All members are asked to report for the session.
Paul Derringer hurled a four hit gem as Cincinnati defeated St. Louis 6 to 0. The veteran right hander limited the Cardinals to three hits and fended off potential danger in the fifth. Cincinnati backed him with four runs in the first two innings and another in the eighth as the Reds climbed to sixth in the standings.
The Bittner Funeral Home softball team travels to Lorain to meet the Ultraman Club in a 6 15 p m game at Oakywood Park. Bittner members should gather at Hamilton Diamond at 5 30 p m.
Indications point to a capacity crowd at the Y M C A gym as the Elyria Foremen's Club under matchmaker Carl W Wagner presents a ten bout amateur boxing program. Four Northeastern Ohio District Y champions are set to appear with Delgado out, Frank Reese stepping in to face Don Blatchford and Wurtz paired with Prok sky, plus Krutch replacing Nemeth against Pope. The Hambley Stefek bout shapes as feature as Stefek, Elyria Y trainer and former Pittsburgh Golden Gloves champ, headlines the lineup.
Rollicking Rollo Hemsley arrives in Cleveland to meet with Vice President Cyril Slapnicka after an indefinit e suspension by Manager Oscar Vitt for rule breaches. He admits a Sunday drink after the win over Detroit but says he is ready to work. If not reinstated, Frankie Putlak would handle catching in Chicago against the White Sox.
In Nashville the Southern Association standings show Knoaville at 8 1, with Chattanooga 4 1, Atlanta 3 4, Memphis 4 4, Little Rock 1 ?, New Orleans 4 ?, Birmingham 2 ?.
The Esker-Fox softball team will practice tonight at Brown's Field at 5 30 p m. All members are asked to take notice and report.
Belcastro of Santa Clara and Castle of Kansas City will headline a Friday night wrestling card at the Rialto Theatre announced by promoter Mrs. Esther Morris. The program includes Pete LaRue and Frank Kirkland in a two falls to win main event with a one hour limit and ref by George Nichols.
Announcement confirms Ely Stadium as site for the Lake Erie League track and field meet on May 14. Competitors include Blyria Lakewood Shaw Cleveland Heights Lorain and Shaker Heights with Lakewood the defending champion.
The Buckeye Conference baseball race heats up as Marshall meets Ohio U at Athens in a key headline game. Marshall recently surged into contention with two straight shutouts, leaving a three way tie with Ohio U and Miami. Miami hosts Ohio Wesleyan at Oxford, while Dayton battles Cincinnati at Cincinnati.
Vic Silver’s Jewelers scored seven runs in the fifth inning to beat Tatter Sall Dairy 10 to 4 on the American Lace diamond last evening. Pitcher Ted Jalowiec and catcher A Wircenske led the winners, while Jack Heritage took the loss and B Mahi caught for the losers.
Last year Elyria Dairies team members are asked to meet today at Jefferson Diamond at 6 o'clock. Named individuals include Glen Willis Ted Filimon Ed Kucharek Ed Klimczak Joe Herold Alex Miko Pete Roka John Filimon Bud Geitgey Norm Beckloff and Fred Stilgenbauer.
The Dobrowski Meats and Tat tersall Dairy teams will meet on Hamilton diamond today at 6. Players listed to report include Graber Monske Kemper Swatti Sadowski Pronesti Beil Fritz Bierek Sukey Thomas Morse Katz Kash and Soja.
Oberlin College schedules five intercollegiate events across four spring sports this week. Baseball travels to Ypsilanti for a showdown with Ypsilanti College, while track heads to Berea for a tri meet with Case School and Baldwin-Wallace. Tennis eyes Ohio Wesleyan at Delaware and Case at home, golf meets Wooster at Wooster, after a 6-1 win over Kenyon.
Davis' West Side Old Timers square off against the West Side Youngsters in a softball game at Jefferson School Diamond. The contest starts at 5 30 p.m. on Tuesday May 3 with umpires Tony Valerius and Herman Juicy Klein.
The St John s Lutheran Bowling League moves toward its championship with a first match at St Johns school alleys. Vestal Shoes are first half winners and Elderread Supply are second half champions. The two teams meet on a total pins basis. second match Thursday at 8 o clock.
Chicago official Joe Tunner said he fears the June 22 world heavyweight title bout between Joe Laws and Max Schmeling will take place in New York City. He met with Mike Jacobs of the 20th Century Sporting Club but failed to persuade him Chicago is ideal. Tunner still hopes Jacobs may shift back but New York appears definite due to contracts with Yankee Stadium and Madison Square Garden.
In a 1935 rally against Ohio State Notre Dame’s Andy Pilney led a comeback. Pilney, now in baseball with Indianapolis, hit a ninth inning double driving in the winning run in a 5 4 defeat of Milwaukee. He added a single, steal, and perfect fielding in the win.
Light Heavyweight champion John Henry Lewis knocked out Emilio Martinez in the fourth round in Minneapolis. The Pittsburgh native defended his title while moving back toward the heavyweight division, the first title fight in Minnesota since 1887.
Czechoslovakia reports a relatively small foreign indebtedness level, indicating minimal external financial burden compared with other nations. The figure reflects a cautious borrowing approach and stable external position for the period.
The text notes that early writing began as pictorial representations and gradually evolved into symbolic forms, outlining a historical progression in communication methods.
Iran expands its focus on farming and mineral extraction aiming to boost domestic production and export potential. Authorities highlight renewed investment in irrigation, crop yields, and mining projects to diversify the economy and reduce dependence on imports.
The Rone Radio Service and Troxel Company teams face off this evening at 6 o'clock on the Jefferson diamond in a decisive basketball game.
A playful United Press item recounts a California gambling ruling that winnings lack title, prompting fanfare as the McLemore Rifles organize and plan mock drill and a betting-venue march from Santa Anita to Bay Meadows and beyond with mock attack orders and a vow to reclaim losses.
Washington April 26 A congressional meeting with railroad labor and management seeks a non controversial stop gap bill. Proposals include 300 million federal loans, a works program paying furloughed workers, removal of ICC loan eligibility hurdles, and a fast track railroad reorganization court. Roosevelt backs a transportation authority but it is deemed too controversial before adjournment.
Elyria Recreation won three straight games from Jack's Bar Lunch to tighten its hold on the City Class A title race. Ridgeville Hatchery moved into second by sweeping Gypsy Fiddle, with Rec leading by two matches and one on schedule. Electra Alloys, Dedrick Cigars, and Smitty's Waldorf Lag-rs posted wins as high team score reached 2,824 for Elyria Recreation and 1,002 for a single game. George Bohn led with a 604 series. George Knipper had the top single game at 233.
Congressional leaders seek action on a major loop project as officials in Valparaiso Chile report deploying drivers on all street arteries amid the transit plan. The move signals intensified scrutiny and potential funding debates.
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