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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1931

Page

2

Lorain And Elyria Net Stars Clash Friday In Inter-City Match Here

Lorain and Elyria tennis teams prepare for a Friday inter-city clash at Ely Stadium courts starting 6 p.m. Captain Richard Horan leads Lorain with 31 entrants from the city singles tourney, facing Elyria led by Ralph Minnich. Three singles and two doubles determine the 3 of 5 matches winner. Lorain won last year 3-2 both here and in Lorain.

Lorain Elyria Ely Stadium A. N. Smith Richard Horan Minnich

Japanese golfer Sato leads Public Links tourney round

A 115 pound Japanese fisherman turned golfer Arthur G. Sato of San Francisco led the National Public Links Golf Tournament qualifying with a two under par 72. Wind hampered play as second round began. three players tied for second at 74: David Mitchell, Charles Albertus, and Arthur Nutting. Five shot 76. players named Delsanter Gourlay Surmiak Ferrara Gordon.

ST. Paul Minn San Francisco Arthur G. Sato Sato David A. Mitchell Indianapolis Charles Albertus Philadelphia Arthur Nutting Louisville Ed Greenway Seattle William A. Heinlein Charles Delsanter Cleveland Mike Surmiak Robert Gourlay Charles Ferrara Fred Gordon Santa Monica Cal

Mrs. Mellon Wins In Elyria C C Tourney

Mrs. Dick Mellon won first prize for low net in the Elyria Country Club ladies tournament yesterday. She posted a gross 166 with a 27 handicap to net 79, while Mrs. Carl Hallock had 114 and a 34 handicap for a net of 80. Several out-of-town guests and members competed.

Dick Mellon Elyria Country Club Carl Halleck

Indianapolis Trades For Columbus Players

Columbus announces a one for one baseball trade sending pitcher Archie Campbell and third baseman Elmer Yoter from the Red Birds to Indianapolis in exchange for pitcher Mike Cvengros and infielder William Cap Narlesky. No cash changed hands.

Columbus Archie Campbell Elmer Yoter Red Birds Mike Cvengros William Cap) Narlesky Indianapolis Club McPhail Columbus Ball Club

Boxing Fight Results From Newark and New York Events

United Press reports boxing results across multiple venues. Primo Carera of Italy stopped Roberto Roberti in Newark while Al Rossi defeated Lew Harper in Silver Lake. Jack Berg beat Jimmy McNamara in Queens, and Sammy Dorfman defeated Mel Aragon in New York. Starlight Park saw Chief Mike Pagan stop Pete Trollo, while Joe Malone defeated Paul Jones. Indianapolis hosted Henry Firno stopping Benny Burns and George Stakes losing to Charles Baxter. Ray Drake beat Honeyhoy Brown in Louisville.

United Press Newark N. J Primo Carera Italy Roberto Roberti al Rossi Silver Lake Lew Harper Queensboro Stadium New York Jack Kid) Berg England Jimmy McNamara Sammy Dorfman Mel Aragon Peru Jack Rosenberg Nick Testa Troy N. Y Starlight Park Mike Pagan el Paso Tex Frankie Petrolle Fargo N. C Joe Malone Paul Jones Indianapolis Henry Firno Louisville Benny Burns Akron Charles Baxter George Stakes Gary Ray Drake Honeyhoy Brown

Ohio Golf Caddies Tournament Opens in Columbus

The annual Ohio Golf Caddies Tournament began at Rose Run Course in Columbus with players from across the state. Sponsor Clark Ranney, course owner, organized the event four years ago and today’s play uses two half foursomes.

Columbus Ohio Golf Caddies Rose Run Clark Ranney

Rosenbloom Slattery To Clash At Brooklyn Ring

Maxie Rosenbloom and Jimmy Slattery meet in a first round bout at Ebbetts Field Brooklyn. This seventh fight in three years centers on Rosenbloom’s world light heavyweight title with limited gate expectations compared to past title bouts.

New York Maxie Rosenbloom Jimmy Slattery Ebbets Field Brooklyn Rosenbloom Jack Delaney Paul Herlenbach

Tigers Triumph Over White Sox 14 to 12

The Tigers defeated the White Sox 14 to 12 at Ems Street Diamond yesterday. Both teams tallied 17 hits but Detroit capitalized better, building a strong start with five runs in the first inning and two in the third, while Chicago rallied with six in the third and one in the fourth. The Tigers added seven more in the fifth, seventh, and eighth to seal the win as Chicago managed only three in the eighth.

Tigers White Sox Ems Street

Sun Beau Set To Race Under Heavy Weight At Hawthorne

Sun Beau will start in the $25,000 Added Hawthorne Handicap on Saturday carrying 131 pounds the heaviest load of his career. Trainer Jack Whyte confirmed after instructions from owner Willis Sharpe Kilmer. Gallant Knight likely out with a leg injury. Probable starters include Satin Spar Mike Hall Paul Bunyan The Nut Minnotaur Tannery Plucky Play Silverdale Brown Wisdom Spanish Play Tronsides and My Dandy.

Chicago Sun Beau Jack Whyte Willis Sharpe Kilmer Gallant Knight Satin Spar Mike Hall Paul Bunyan the Nut Minotaur Tannery Pluck

Risko Beats Christner in Clear Heavyweight Victory

Cleveland heavyweight Johnny Risko defeats Meyer Christner in a twelve round decision before 16000 at Harvard arena. Risko dominates with infighting and body blows, while Christner pockets brief success in rounds three five ten and eight.

Cleveland Johnny Risko Baker Boy Meyer K- O. Christner Akron Risko Matt Brock Johnny Harvard Christner

Schultz Faces Doubters With Wild Golf Score

Philip Schultz played a round at Cherry Ridge to prove his golf game was “up to par.” His spectators noted implausible scores with 12, 15, 7, 7, 19, 14, ? , 22, and 28 strokes per hole, totaling well above par and confirming the joke.

Spring Valley Ladies Golf Tourney Winners Named

Mrs F C Green won Class A with 46 at Spring Valley Country Club. Mrs Walter Scott topped Class B with 56 and Mrs R R Jackson won Class C. Mrs R W Falls had the low gross score, 99 on 15 holes.

F. C. Green Spring Valley Country Club Walter Scott R. R. Jackson R. W. Falls

Legion Tournament Opens At Columbus

The annual state American Legion Baseball Tournament starts at Ohio State University with teams from Painesville Canton Lima and Middletown. Painesville and Canton play at 1 30 and Lima versus Middletown follows. The playoff is scheduled for tomorrow at 2 30.

Columbus American Legion Ohio State University Painesville Canton Lima Middletown

Browns Tasted Loss As Amherst Team Slams 12 to 1

The St. Louis Browns were defeated 12 to 1 by the Amherst Mischka Meats in a Stadium League game at Amherst yesterday. The Browns also dropped a morning contest. Players were urged to report at the Jefferson diamond at 6:30 tonight to try to rebound.

St. Louis Browns Amherst Mischka Meats Amherst Independents Amherst Browns Jefferson Diamond

Reform Sluggers Beat Sacred Heart Boys

The Reform Sluggers defeated the Sacred Heart boys in a close, late contested game at Roosevelt Field yesterday. Sacred Heart failed to convert in the final innings, while Reform Sluggers scored seven runs to Sacred Heart six.

Reform Sluggers Sacred Heart Boys Reform Roosevelt Field Reforms Sacred Heart

16 Now Competing In Women's Golf Tourney

The Women's Western Individual Golf Championship begins with opening matches at Elyria Country Club leaving 16 contenders. Class A winners include Mrs. Selier, Mrs. Tappon, Mrs. Curtis, Mrs. Smythe, Mrs. Gillis, Miss Acs, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Steves, and Mrs. Feaver. Class B results feature Mrs. Burley, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. McConnell, and Mrs. Dudley advancing with byes for others in contention. Upson of Mansfield won the driving event. Nichols won the approach and putt contest after a playoff finale delayed by two extra playoffs.

Elyria Country Club I. D. Selier Lorain R. H. Tappan Mansfield Tappant Curtis Nnichols Smythe Martin E. Gillis Gespel Helen Acs Miss Upson P. Smith Burley Stephens Smith Hannaford McConnell L. Monosmith Dudley Halznetsel Brucker Koylmyer Carson Monosmith Upson J. Flynn H. K. Nichols Sandusky Barbour Bowers Sirs. Martin

Favorites Continue To Win In Net Tournament

The city tennis tournament opened with seeds delivering wins. Frank Hoover defeated Gil Rudin 6-1 6-9, Finnegan beat Chuck Hupp 6-2 6-?, Sharkey survived a comeback 1-6 6-2 6-4 against Chuck Wentz, Dunstan beat Maddock 6-2 6-2, and Howenstine defaulted Rod Cheavers due to injury. Tonight and tomorrow feature second round and quarterfinals with several seeds favored to win.

Frank Hoover Gil Rudin Finnegan Chuck Hupp Jim Sharkey Chuck Wentz Wen Chuck Jim Sharkey Dunstan Maddock Rod Cheavers Jay Howenstine Pete Naughton Art Horan Aldridgen Jack McPherson Dick Horan Seward Pave Horan Terry Howenstine Hoover

Mitt Show Friday Promises Lorain Elyria Boxing Night

Preparations wrap up for a big all star boxing event at Riverview Park Friday night. The main bout features Marty McHale of Elyria versus Ernie Wright of Cleveland for eight rounds. The card centers on Lorain versus Elyria contests with several local matchups and a Emancipation Day celebration tie in. Bill Sudro will referee the event for the Black River Lodge I P P O E of W No 676.

Lorain County Riverview Park Marty McHale Elyria Welter Ernie Wright Cleveland Lorain Elyriant Moe Hammond Elyria Paul Beal Johnny M Ler Frankie Stacko Dynamite Dunn Jack Mays Billy Sanders Jack Willis Paddy Wells Kid Moore Harry Sanders Black River Lodge W. Bill Sudro

Indians Defeated By Senators At Stadium

The Senators defeated the Indians 7 to 5 at Ely Stadium in the Junior Hi American League game. Lozier, the newly acquired pitcher for the Senators, pitched well and faced little danger, giving up four hits. The Senators had three hits while the Indians had seven.

Senators Zin Nagy Indians Ely Stadium Lozier

Early American Prize Fight Between Hyer and Beasley

In 1816 the first prize fight in America saw Jacob Hyer face Tom Beasley. The report notes old saying about making the heat of the moment when one claims to be winning.

America Jacob Hyer Tom Beasley

Wilroos A C First Win in Seven League Starts

The Wilroos A C defeated the Old Timers 19 to 4 in Stadium Soft Ball League action. Wilroos belted 14 hits while Old Timers had 8, scoring in every inning except the second and driving Snable from the mound with a late barrage.

Wilroo A. C Old Timers Wilroos Wiltoo

Eagles To Meet Amherst Sunday

The Eagles baseball team will clash with Amherst on Sunday in the third game of a three game series. Each side has one win from the first two contests and both aim to clinch the series in the Sunday rubber.

Eagles Amherst

Giants Refuse To Concede Pennant In Nl Race

New York Giants resist conceding the 1931 National League pennant to the St Louis Cardinals. After a five game win streak they beat Brooklyn 6 3 and 3 2 boosting hope of reclaiming the flag from Pittsburgh and Cincinnati tied. The league leaders, Cardinals, defeated Pittsburgh to halt Pirates shutout run as White Sox beat Tigers in the American League.

New York John McGraw New York Giants Huttle St. Louis Cardinals Polo Grounds Giants Brooklyn New St. Louis Fred Fitzsimmons Bill Walker Fitzsimmons Clark Shauta Winnie Ciara Walker Dazzy Vance Ascnromer Cardinals Pirates Meine Pitt Rye Reds Lessavert Land Cincinnatis Boston Philadelphia Phillies Braves Chusk Riein Chicago White Sox Dr. Trait Vic Frasjer Tigers

National and Association Games Across Major Cities

Sports brief listing today’s American League and National games. Matchups include Cleveland at Detroit and New York at Boston, with results from Brooklyn Philadelphia Boston St Legis Pittsburgh Chicago Cincinnati and other city pairings. Standings show Brooklyn 3-2 Philadelphia 2-2 Boston 24 St Legis 7.

Chicago Detroit Cleveland Detra New York Fed Brooklyn Philadelphia Boston St Legis Plittsburgh Cincinnati St. Louis Wittsburgh Association Gamera Today Milwaukee Indianapolis Kansas City Louisville St. Paul Tole Minneapolis Columbus

Holy Cross Closes 1931 Season With Perfect League Record

Holy Cross defeats the Hungarian Reform team 6 to 4 at McKinley Field to finish the 1931 season undefeated in league play. The win secures both halves of the Y M G C G league title, eliminating any need for a playoff. Ziatkowski pitched for Holy Cross, holding Reform to seven hits. Fritz and Br who hit well for the winners led the offense.

Holy Cross Y. M. Gcg

Social Club Team Set for Evening Practice Game

Elyria Social Club softball players meet at Jefferson Field for a 6 p.m. practice game tonight.

Elyria Jefferson Field

Mrs Van Ryn Wins Maidstone Tournament

Mrs John Van Ryn of Philadelphia captured the Maidstone Club Invitation Tennis Tournament Trophy with a straight set 6 2 6 4 victory over Mrs Dorothy C Shepherd-Barron in the final. Miss Betty Nuthall and Miss Phillis Mudford won the doubles title in an all British final over Miss Dorothy Round and Mrs Eileen Bennett Whit.

Easthampton N. Y John van Ryn Philadelphia Maidstone Club Dorothy C. Shepherd-Barron Wightman Betty Nuthall Phillis Mudford Dorothy Round Eileen Bennett Whiting

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