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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1942

Page

4

Derby Trail Brings 20 Probable Starters to Churchill Downs

Kentucky Derby trial at Churchill Downs features 20 probable starters with 30 definite, led by Requested likely favorite for Run for the Roses. Alsab and Sun Again also prominent. Sun Again considered doubtful. Local opinions favor Apache and Alsab with With Regards and Hollywood also noted contenders amid a wide open mile and a quarter Derby.

Churchill Downs Alsab Sun Again Sun Serye Martera Ben Whitaker Apache Shutout Hollywood Sweep Swinger Hegard Aogen Htegards Mollywood Sifair

Indians Register Only Two Runs For Harder

Columbus report notes Cleveland Indians must back Mel Tacher in comeback. Two runs scored in first 17 innings. game scores 0-2 and 20. musings mix with high school plays, spring sports, and minor league notes.

Indians Columbus Cleveland Indians Mel Tacher Xenin Bucs Journey Massillon Feery Elwood Kammer Wonder Larry Snyder Ohio Ducks Jarery Mir Jore Cits Canton Terriers Canton St. Louis Browns Cincinnati Reds Johnny Vander Myer Sylvester Stretch Portsmouth Athens Columbus Baseball Club Ireal Branch Hicker St. Lewis Cardinals Rickey Columby Club

Forbes Chosen Chairman of Elyria Baseball Commission

Harry Forbes was named chairman of the Elyria Baseball Commission by Leonard Terry of the Elyria Recreation Board. Forbes, a member of the Elyria Amateur Baseball Association, succeeds Thurman H. McKenney who resigned to move to Marion. A meeting at city hall offices is set for 7:30 this evening with managers of affiliated teams urged to attend. The first softball meeting of the season is scheduled for tomorrow at 7:30 in city hall offices, led by Carl W. Wagner, athletic director.

Harry Forbes Elyria Baseball Commission Leonard Terry Elyria Recreation Board Baseball Commission Forbes Elyria Amateur Baseball Association Thurman H. McKenney Marion Ohio City Hall Recreation Board Ices Carl W. Wagner Prertam

Alsab Set for Derby Tune-Up at Churchill Downs

At Churchill Downs Alsab, the Derby favorite with 118 pounds, faces a field of 10 rivals in a key trial. The ailing colt suffered a shod hoof injury but is slated to run as race day approaches. a strong effort could boost his Derby odds while keeping other contenders in contention for the $75,000 purse.

Jack Guenther United Press Ouisville Alarh Bath America Churchill Downs Alsab Son of Good Goods Nobeds Sun Valdiia Captain Fury Boot Spur Radio Joe Cloak Voinwithme Gold Princess Ben Whitaker

Standings and Results From the American League and Nearby Associations

Standings and yesterday's results across the American League show mismatched team names and scattered scores. Notable items include New York, Philadelphia, and Brooklyn figures, with multiple games listed for today and tomorrow across various leagues and regions.

Leagte Sievelard New York Nsoi Nokanes Schedsted ASD Towdaro Cevelane Philazeatre St. Lew Derren Bester Chwage Amina Prubureh South Poon Geena GMIES Axn Tomorr SM Leas Reston Fouserohie Tillabaren Ius Arrociation Besutite Tia Instananczs Cobra Tad Rivacker Mereapin Tavares Bers Karsay

Jewelers Face Bendix Westinghouse In Practice Bout

The Jewelers and Bendix Westinghouse collide in a scheduled practice game at Elyria Lace today. Jewelers seek their second straight warmup win after beating Elyria Foundry 17 to something last week.

Vie Silver Jewelers Bendix Westinghowe Elyria Lace Elyria Foundry

Intersectional Warfare Opens In Major Leagues

United Mrose staff correspondent from New York reports the major leagues begin inter sectional play, with Eastern National and Western American clubs facing East and West rivals. Questions loom on team form as Cubs edge Reds 4 3 in 11 innings, tying Giants for third place while the Reds endure another extra inning game this season.

United Mrose Correspattent York U.R Elrai Cardinals Reds Yankees Indians Boudreau Cubs Giants Heds

Columbus Birds Struggle Yet Edge Louisville 2 1

The Columbus Red Birds beat Louisville 2 to 1 in a tight American Association game. Emery Rudd escaped three straight by forcing a run across in the 9th after Melvin Deutsch allowed 10 hits. The Birds stranded 18 runners as Harry Brownes limited the foes to nine hits and two walks. The win keeps Columbus in sixth place, four games behind the league leader.

United Press Columbus Red Birds the Birds Louisville Tery Emery Rudd Colonels Melvin Deutsch Cichl Birds Tack Harry Browhes Columiuts Indianapolis Moore Mare Sum Lin Stort Milwaukee Minneapolis Kansas City

City of Cleveland Now Owns Railway

The City of Cleveland today became the owner of the public transportation system, after formalities to acquire the Cleveland Railway Company completed in the Truett Company offices. Civic leaders, led by Mayor Frank J. Lanche, secured revenue bonds to finance the purchase, drawing opposition from the private railway syndicate.

Cleveland Amer Cleveland Railway Company Cleveland Truett Company Frank J. Lanche Sitsasom Cty

Nursery Keglers Roll 3 027 For Tournament Top

Nursery bowlers post 3 027 as leaders in the iMajor league tournament standings. The event showcases top youth keglers competing for top honors and prize recognition.

Brothers Lead In Lutheran Bowling Championship

Maury Brothers led by 133 pins at the halftime mark in the St John's Lutheran Bowling League championship with Bell Clothier. After two matches the Brothers held a 135 pin advantage, with the second and deciding match to be played this evening at St John's school alleys. Bell Clothiers won the first half. Maury Brothers won the second.

Maury Brothers Rolief Bell Clothier St John's Lutheran Vette St. John’s School Bell Cinthiers Ne Haury Brothers

All-City Pin Sked Final Half Matches At Wykrent Recreation

All-City Bowling League tolls tonight at Wykrent Recreation. Matches by shift include Floriek Insurance versus Cocas Colas, Wykrent Recreation versus Diederich Florist, Electra Alloys versus Elyria Hardware, White Deer versus Mowe Club, and late shift Chips versus Shell Oil, Elyria Hotel versus Bittner Funeral Home.

All-Ciy Wykrent Tloriek Insurance Cocas Colas Wykrent Recreation Diederich Florist Electra Alloys Elyria Hardware White Crren Deer Mowe Shell Oil Elyria Hotel Bittner Funeral Home

Ridgeville Team Sets First Practice on Wednesday

Ridgeville Team Drills team will hold its first practice of the season Wednesday evening at 7 on the Ridgeville diamond. All members from last year and any other players wishing to try out are asked to report. The Ridgeville Merchants senior squad.

Ridgeville Ridgeville Merchants

2 670 Team Score Likely To Figure In abc Money

In Columbus April 28 the American Banking Congress sees high scoring as statisticians estimate the minimum team score to win prize money in the ABC five man event. They peg the lowest winning average near 2700, noting 1150 cash prizes and 666 of 29827 teams already reached 2700 or higher. Fred Thoma of Chicago posted 83 in singles for best daily aggregate, while Jock Bie and Henry Czerwinski of Milwaukee had 1218 in doubles. The Stroh Bokeman Beer squad from Detroit posted 2698 as last night’s five man shifts scored 2.995.

Columbus American Banking Congress Alley ABC St. Paul Fred Thoma Chicago Jock Bie Henry Czerwinski Milwaukee Stroh Bokeman Beer Detroit Wolverine Express Mus Ikeana Mich

iErhart Team Set For 1942 Season

The Erhart softball squad plans a practice game Thursday night as the Army team lines up five veterans. Key players include Walker brothers Hank and Fat, Sauint Banmeter, Ley Promey, Martin Trippon, and Art Weltix. Newcomers are Angelo Gorfido Bull Meek Herb Stone Ast Charlton and Fohany Kettleton. Nearly three fourths of Argene tini’s telephones are connected with automatic exchange.

Fimart Erhart Abby Tifte Tay Army Uncle Sam Angelo Gorfido Bull Meek Herb Stone Ast Charlton Fohany Kettleton

Faithful Colonel Winn Predicts Bigger 1943 Derby

United Press correspondents profile 81 year old Col. Winn aka the dean of the Dawns as he sites weather, ticket demand, and crowd passion for the Derby. He says America loves sport and will fill any demand, forecasting the 1943 Derby bigger than ever despite gasoline shortages.

Winn United Press Qualville Toon Whiel Col The Dawns Colonel Winn America Nist Kentucky

Bagby And Milnar Set To Face A's In Series

Cleveland Indians will start Jim Bagby and Al Milnar in the first two games of a series against the Philadelphia Athletics. Manager Bouton (Boutreau) hinted at clear plans for the third game, while noting Indians’ narrow wins and a steady climb in form.

Tuiladelphia Cleveland Indians Pass¢E Philadelphia Athletics Jim Bagby al Milnar Londay Jon Boudreau

Oberlin Teams Shine In Spring Season Headlines

Oberlin athletic squads post a 12 win 2 loss spring start with three victories last Saturday. Track beats Case and Baldwin Wallace. tennis defeats John Carroll. baseball over Muskingum. Oreabush and Hildner lead track with 20 points, several records fall including a 40 yard dash mark.

Oberlin Oberelin Case Baldwin-Wallace John Carroll Mushinguin Beoxen Bud DeGroff Orebsugh Uhse Wildnee Alberts Taldwin-Wallace

Roberts To Head Pfantler League

Bob Roberts elected president of the Plantier Company Flowing League at the rural banquet in Loser's North Olmsted. Officers named include Secretary Chet Smith Treasurer Stanley Martin and representative to City Bowling Association Art Kettnest. Tank Shop team honored with title. members listed. Handicap tournament prizes awarded to singles and doubles winners with multiple names and placements.

Bob Roberts Plantier Company Loser's North Olmsted Chet Smith Stanley Martin City Bowling Association Art Kettnest Bud Mahan Russ Francis Andy Supers Lefty Wheenske Clarence White Cartinged Red Davis Mike Chalus Lot Max Bearer Ind Art Kehnert India Walt Sehneider Ist Oscar Jacobs Max Crater Fret, Destali

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