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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1938

Page

3

Pearson Chandler Win From Sox Yanks Lead By Two Over Cleveland

Yankee pitchers Pearson and Chandler dominated in a doubleheader sweep over Chicago, 5-1 and 15 innings to 1, as New York widened its AL lead to two games over Cleveland. Red Sox faltered in St Louis, Dodgers beat Pirates, Cubs split with Phillies, Bees beat Cardinals twice, with Chandler praised as yesterday’s hero.

Pearson Chandler Sox Yanks Cleveland George Kirkley United Press Nhigagv Monte Pearson Spud Chandler Joe McCarthy New York Yankees Gomez Chicago White Sox Georgia White Sox Boston Red Sox St Louis Browns Red Sox Dodgers Dolf Camilh Cincinnati Giants Chicago Cubs Phillies Boston Bees St Louis Cardinals Danny Mar- Fayden Lou Fetle

Greenberg versus Ruth record chase via Hank Steerberg interview

Henry McIlemore reports on Hank Greenberg’s chances to surpass Babe Ruth's 60 home runs in a season. Greenberg explains his approach and fears the mental strain of chasing the mark, while noting Ruth’s 1927 surge of 17 homers in August as the benchmark.

Henry McLemore United Press York Hank Steerberg Dellen Tigers Babe Ruth Greenberg Unis Diecenberg Yankees Belese Wah Greenberg Dueont Realis Jim Fom Inti Steinless Will Greenberg Hata Matchis Babe Ruth Copsright

Alice Marble Triumphs In Seabright Crown

Seabright New Jersey August 1 UPI Alice Marble wins the Seabright championship title for a third straight invitational crown beating Dorothy Bundy 6-2 6-2 in the final She then teamed with Hal Surface Jr to win the mixed doubles 6-3 6-2 over Dorothy Andrus and Bobby Riggs Also prominent events: Miss Marble and Mrs Sarah Palfrey Falgan won the women's doubles, while Joe Hunt and Sidney B Woods Jr captured the men's doubles.

Seabright UPI Alice Marble Americas Molla B. Mallory Miss Marble Dorothy Bundy Hal Surface Jr Kansas City Dorothy Andrus New Yorke Bobby Riggs Chicago Sarah Palfrey Falgan Cambridge Mass Joe Hunt Sidney B Woods, Jr

General Net Team Sets Pace In Industrial Loop

General Net Team leads Industrial League after a 3-2 win over Steel and Tubes. The Generals moved to first place as George Sharkey and Covert Meredith edged Byron Morris and Steve Borbash 7 6 4 before darkness halted the scheduled match. Steel and Tubes, previously undefeated, stand 2-1 with one match remaining while Perry Fay and Post Office await their final tests.

General Industries Netters Smonag Fudey Steel and Tubes George Sharkey Covert Meredith Byron Morris Steve Borbash Steelmen Generals Perry Fay Esa Et. Sattrary Pav Thay Coleon SN

Allen Fire Fighters Win Over Carlisle Play at Jefferson

The Chronicle Telegram reports Allen Fire Fighters beat Carlisle and will host Armbherst St Joseph's on the Jefferson diamond tonight at 6 15 p m. All C T players are asked to take notice.

Jefferson Chronicle Telegram Armbherst St Joseph's Jefferson Diamond C-T

Meats Triumph Over West Side Blues in Final

Janet Shock, a 19 year old Denison University co ed, was defeated 3 and 2 by Mrs James D Pratt in the Dayton City Golf championship final after a rain delay halted play at 23 holes. The match results followed a tense contest with Shock leading early before Pratt surged to the win.

Dayton Janet Shock Sear-Old Denison University Jodus Dayton City Miss Shock Ely James D Pratt

Kiefer Declines Europe Trip With Swim Team

Adolph Kiefer of Chicago declined membership on the nine man AAU team sailing for Europe, choosing to stay for work. Ralph Flanagan of Miami shared honors, while Bill Neunzig of Ohio State was named as his backstroke replacement. Ohio State won the team title as Detroit, Miami Biltmore, Hawaii AAU, and Stockton clubs followed.

Adolph Kiefer Chicago Ralph Flanagan Miami New York Europe Kiefer Bill Neunzig Ohio State AAU al Patnik Elbert Root Detroit A. C Jim Verson San Francisco Olympic Club Peter Fick New York AC Takasi Hirose Hawaii Paul Woolf Southern California Otto Jaretz U Mer Buster Crabbe Flanagin Biltmore Club Hawaiis Stockton Calif

White To Tote Ball For Pittsburgh In National Pro Loop

Pitt star Whizzer White plans to play professional football with the Pittsburgh Pirates this season before entering Oxford as a Rhodes scholar. The $15 000 contract was offered and accepted after a telephone talk with Arthur Rooney. White will attend Oxford in January after the league schedule and five exhibitions, delaying entrance but receiving approval from the Rhodes committee to miss the first three months of law term.

Pittsburgh Pie Byron Whizzer Futur ASU Es Whites Hix Oxford Roemer Rhodes

Revolta Wins Second St Paul Open Crown

At St Paul Minnesota on August 1 Johnny Revolta of Evanston Illinois won the St Paul Open golf championship for the second time. He closed the 72-hole event with 276 twelve under par, shooting 70 and 68 in the final round. Willie Goggins of San Bruno California finished one stroke back with 277 and defending champion Sam Snead placed third with 278.

St, Paul Minn Johnny Revolta Evanston Willie Goggin San Bruno Cal Sam Snead

Team Seeks Games with Class B Softball Opponents

Sports editors report teams pursuing matchups with Class B softball clubs. Interested managers should contact Bud Hanson after 4 PM at 339 Winckles Street. Tit tle Meats manager to take action.

Inhompson Sports Bud Hanson Winckles Street Tittle Meats Naticer

Gatento Relapses in Pneumonia Fight at Orange

Tony Gatento, heavyweight title contender, suffers relapse from pneumonia in Orange New Jersey. Doctors report fever returned and left lung infection persists. Visitors remain barred from his room as treatment continues.

Orange N. J Tony Gatento Joseph E Higi

Moore Named Coach at Muskingum College

William Moore athletic director at Cuyahoga Falls high school was chosen as coach at Muskingum College. Moore, a 1927 Muskingum graduate, earned all Ohio berths for two seasons and has coached at Cuyahoga Falls since 1935. The Elyria Girls softball team aims for their 22nd win in 24 starts as they travel to North Olmsted to face Cook's Service tonight.

Moore New Concord O. Aug William Moore Cuyahoga Falls High School Muskingum College Muskingum Cuyahoga Falls Ilyria North Olmsted

Bejma Slugging Ball For St. Paul Club

Bejma, sent back to the minors by the St Louis Browns for poor hitting, rekindles form with St. Paul. He lifts his average to 335 and helps the Saints to a 5 3 win over Minneapolis, including a seventh inning homer with one on. Whitlow Wratt shines as Milwaukee defeats Kansas City 4 1 in the first game of a double header, improving to 16th win and 142 strikeouts. Second game ends 9 10 5 defeat for Kansas City, with Lowstike’s team losing to Indianapolis 4 0 in the opener and a 3 3 tie called after seven. Columbus and Toledo rain out.

Columbus Olhe Bejma St Louis Browns St. Paul Bejma Beyma Saints Winneapolis Whitlow Wratt Milwaukee Kansas City Tevanph Wryatt Jack Tising Louisville Lowstike Indianapolis Indians Toledo

Junior Fire Fighter Teams Play Tuesday

Five games are on schedule in the Junior Fire Fighters softball league. Allen meets Hamilton at Heml ton St Mary's opposes Gates at McKinley. Edison meets Ely at American Legion. Garford engages McKinley at Cascade Park. Franklin clashes with Roosevelt at Roosevelt. RADIOS VS. BARONS Tone Radio Servier and the Bar ons slated to play at Hazel Street diamond today. Kayden hurled a one hit note ry for the Hi Speeds in a 5 to 1 win over the WPA at the Hazel Street diamond.

Tamorccan Allen Hamilton Hemlton St Mary's Gates McKinley Edison Ely American Legion Garford Cascade Park Pranklin Roosevelt Barons Servier Hazel Street Kayden Notary Fm Hi-Speeds WPA Fridiv Rught West Ridge Universal Crane

Japs Ausies In Zone Cup Final At Montreal

Australia seals 5-0 win over Mexico in Kansas City as Japan faces Germany in inter zone final race. Quist dominates Tapia 6 1 6 1 6 4 while Schwartz beats Hernandez 6 4 6 1 6 2.

Montreal Ustralija Japan Germany Australia Mexico Kansas City Canada Berlin Adrian Quist Eugen Tapia Leonard Schwartz Daniel Hernandez Jiro Yamagishi Fumiteru Nankano Longwood Cricket Club Chestnut Hall Mass Slars Heiner Henkel George Vonmetaxa Henkel Josip Pallada

Local golf scores and softball results across multiple clubs

Over the weekend Elgint Country Club saw Dick Timms lead with 75 and Eddie Raus 77 in fine scores, while Spring Valley listings included J Korminski 70 and J Keating 79. In softball action at Universal Crane diamond Porter's Tigers beat Trp sett All-Stars 24 to 14. Barons trounced Jimmys Springs 10 to 2 on Jefferson diamond. Lou Tsoutsouvas, the ex Stanford center, is set to join Cleveland Rams this season and the nickname pronunciation is mentioned.

Elgint Country Club Dick Timms Eddie Raus HD Cook Waren Shafer H Bryant W Fritusche C B Smythe K E Fauger W . Lorenz A O Donnell B Cochrane Bob Birch A J Plocher Lo W Chapin Spring Valley J, Korminski Fderold Guthman J Keating Per P Stetler F Myer Oclshiage J Wk Kudminski Barons Jimmys Springs Jefferson Diamond

McCormick Blasts Reds Past Giants In 11th Inning

Cincinnati edged New York 7 to 6 in 11 innings as Frank McCormick collected four hits, scoring the decisive run after the Giants erred twice in the 11th. McCormick boosted his season average to .335 with 132 hits, helping the Reds surge toward Philadelphia for a three-game series.

McCormick Reds New York Giants Cincinnati New York Wally Berger Davis Johnny Vander Meer Paul Derringer Bucky” Walters Ray Peaches Sam Leslie Jim Ripple Giants Clyde Castleman Harry Gumbert Walter Brown Philadelphia

Feller Seeks 12th Victory For Tribe

Cleveland slugger Bob Feller aimed for his 12th win as the Indians closed a series with the Washington Senators. Rain forced postponement of a previous game, leading to a held over date to avoid a double header on the Senators’ next swing. Manager Oscar Vitt reshaped plans with Feller not scheduled against the Red Sox, while Mel Harder and Johnny Allen would start against the Yankees in future games. The idle day cost Cleveland a full game in the pennant race as New York beat Chicago, leaving the Indians two games back.

Cleveland Bob Feller Cleveland Indians Washington Senators Senators West Feller Oscar Vitt Boston Red Sox New York Yankees Rex Sox Mel Harder Tohnny Allen Denny Galehouse Tohnny Humphries Harder Allen Yanks Chicago Indians

Masonic Club Softball Clash With Grafton Merchants

The Masonic Club meets the Grafton Merchants on Tuesday evening at Grafton Diamond. Players are asked to report to police for protection and crowd control.

Masonic Club Grafton Merchants Grafton

Play On General Diamond in Softball Night

Thompson Sports and Post Office join for a community softball event labeled General Diamond. PM Players are asked to report for the game night activities and scores.

General Diamond Thompson Sports and Post Office

Avon Picnic and Local Travel Notes in August

Avon events include a Baptist Sunday School picnic at Crystal Beach Park Vermilion on August 6 with a prere and supper at 5:30. The Avon Board of Education will meet August 2 at the High School due to the Primary election. Local residents attend picnics and visits in Cleveland, Chicago, Ashland, and Michigan as part of weekend and weekday travels.

Avon Baptist Sunday Crystal Beach Park Vermilion Avon Board of Education

Injured Woman Travels 5000 Miles in Bed

Grace Steele of Galashiels returned home after a 5000 mile journey by land and sea on stretchers and hospital beds. At 84 she was most blind and fractured an arm and leg after a fall six months ago. She traveled to visit her son, manager of the Royal Trust Company in Edmonton, Alberta, and endured confinement to hospital until the voyage.

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Baseball and boxing notes from a restless sports column

Editor notes reveal Ernie Braden will write the column during Russ Davis absence. Gabby Street advocates relegalizing softball in baseball. Bets on city softball champs favor the Bittners and Morticians seek district crown for state finals Aug 26 27 28. Johnny Allen runs an excslior factory in North Carolina. Al Schacht plans football audience routines this Fall. Hamilton and former Golden Gloves champ seek returns. Gussie Smallwood eyes a ring comeback but training hinders. Johnny Rizzo sale to Pirates noted. Italian Columbus hitter thriving in majors. Pittsburgh fans optimistic. Ken Overlin and Atilio Sabbatino purse theft warrants review. England buzz surrounds a Jurich Kane flyweight bout.

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