Feller Walks Eleven Batters as Yankees Beat Indians
In the opening game of a crucial series, Bob Feller struggled with control as the New York Yankees defeated the Cleveland Indians 6 to 3 before 62,578 fans. The loss left Cleveland 3 1/2 games back in the pennant race. Feller showed his fastball and curve but failed to mask his spotty command against a opportunistic Yankees lineup.
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Just Rambling with Ernie Braden
A brief column titled Just Rambling features Ernie Braden in a conversational piece. The readable text outlines a casual chat style with light asides and community observations.
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Elyria Girls Face Ridgeville In Key League Showdown
Lorain area softball readers tune into a pivotal match next Tuesday as Elyria Girls and Ridgeville Bitners clash on the Ridgeville diamond. Each has seven wins and one loss. a Elyria win would seal the season title, following their first half crown.
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Two City Doubles Matches Open Tennis Tournament
Two city doubles matches were completed as the tournament began. George Sharkey and Maurice Weisbrod, seeded third, beat Bill and Covert Meredith 6 2 8 3 to reach the semi finals. Chuck Hupp and Steve Borbish, top Steel and Tubes Inc. duo, defeated Dr. Mark Abbe and Norman Schofield 7 5 6 2.
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Andy" Anderson
Midget Auto Races Set at Norwalk Sunday
NORWALK O Aug 6 A large crowd was expected to witness the midget auto races Sunday afternoon at the Huron County Fairgrounds oval as leading race drivers from the country prepared to pilot cars. The midget cars can reach speeds over 100 miles per hour on the straightaway.
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Local Club To Sponsor Motorcycle Hill Climb
The Two Tired Motorcycle Club will sponsor a hill climb at the Birmingham hill on September 18. A prior hill climb at the same site drew a strong rider field and the coming event is expected to attract many entrants. The sport is noted for its hazard level and the hill’s steepness.
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Business Men And Oberlin To Play At Cascade Park
The Oberlin Collegians oppose the Elyria Business Men in a Cascade Park diamond game tomorrow at 2 30. Elyrians likely to start Tom Smith as pitcher with Gene Graber catching, while Oberlin’s pitcher remains unannounced. The Oberlin lineup features many young players and is seen as a strong foe for the Business Men.
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Cullenbine Sparks Toledo Past Indianapolis in extra innings
In Columbus on August 6 Cullenbine led Toledo Mud Hens to a 7 to 5 ten inning win over Indianapolis, collecting four hits in five at bats to pace the offense. The doubleheader opener featured a strong pitching performance by Jack Tising in a 4 to 2 loss to Indianapolis. Louisville stunned Columbus, ending a nine game Toledo, Louisville, and St Paul action tale with Kansas City winning 3 to 2 over St Paul.
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Cronin Sparks Red Sox Comeback Victory Over Tigers
Joe Cronin, veteran player manager of the Boston Red Sox, hit a bases loaded homer in the ninth to rally Boston from an 8 3 deficit for an 8 8 win over the Detroit Tigers. Lefty Grove started the game, lasting six innings, while Jim Bagby earned the victory. In other league actions, New York beat Cleveland 6 1, St Louis defeated Philadelphia 9 3, and New York edged Pittsburgh 4 3 while Chicago and Boston were idle.
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Lorenzes Win Low Net at Elyria Sunset Event
Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Lorenz claimed first prize with a combined net 148 after each posted 78 and 70 respectively in the Sunset tournament at Elyria Country Club. Tied for fewest putts at 64 were L. P. Tufford and W. J. Treufman and Ed Raus with Bob Birch. Chuck Fell defeated Dr. H. L. Knapp 6 and 4 in the Class B Elyria CC championship match. scores listed: Howard Barbour 75, Charles Fell 81, Billy Hull 84.
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Canton Youth Triumphs In Breast Stroke Event
In Columbus on August 6, Bob Owsley of the Canton Sea Lions won the 200 meter breast stroke at the Junior National AAU swimming crowns with a 3 02.8 time. Elwood Wendling of Ohio State claimed the 300 meter individual medley in 4 26. Howard Johnson of Mercersburg Academy was runner up and George Schweitzer of Dayton finished third.
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Rosenbloom and Pastor Fight Ends In Draw At Ten Rounds
Maxie Rosenbloom said he would retire if he cannot land a fight with Joe Louis. He and Bob Pastor of New York battled to a ten round draw with Pastor pressing early and Rosenbloom turning the tide in the middle rounds. Final stages remained evenly contested with little separating them. Also Carlisle seeks games with Class C teams and the Rone Radios Lorain Vikings softball game was canceled.
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Foxx Tops American Batting Leaders In Week Update
New York Aug 6 Jimmy Foxx Boston Red Sox first baseman has moved into the American League batting lead at .358 and RBIs with 105 as Earl Averill slides to .255. Ernie Lombardi keeps NL batting lead at .356, with Wally Berger second at .242 for Cincinnati. Johnny Allen of Cleveland leads AL pitchers with 13 victories, Cy Blanton tops NL with nine wins. Other leaders include Ott, Rolfe, Cronin, Heath, Mize, Greenberg, and Lary among major categories.
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Three Games Listed On Democratic Loop Sked
Three games are scheduled tomorrow in the Lorain County Democratic League at Riverview Park. Oberlin meets Avon-Sheffield at 12:30 PM, Elyria faces Lorain, and Ridgeville meets South Amherst.
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New London Ball Team Schedules Sunday Doubleheader
New London I. O. O. F. Independents baseball team plans a double header at the New London Recreation Center diamond. At 1 P.M. they meet the Willard Merchants, followed by a 3:15 P.M. nightcap against the Ashland Flyers.
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Indians Get Tough Break In Revised American Sked
Cleveland manager Oscar Vitt faces a tough stretch as the Indians with a weakened pitching staff must handle nine double-headers from August 9 to August 27. They clash with the St. Louis Browns and Chicago on twin bills, then face the Yankees in a three-day, two-game daily series.
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Davis Cup doubles fate mixed with 1938 boxing and golf notes
United Press reports tennis figures dispute a breakup of the Make-Budge Davis Cup doubles, noting Adrian Quist’s perfect doubles record with Budge. Wilmer Allison and Johnny Van Ryn return for contention while old challengers loom. Labor Day reenactment in Hattiesburg recalls the Sullivan Kilrain fight of 1889, Tony Canzoneri’s era memories, and a potential Tiger shakeup with only five players kept. Walter Hagen and son plan a golf duo for the White Plains championship in late September 1938.
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Beckloff Twirls No-Iit Victory For Juniors
In Harmon Field action, the Morticians beat Ridge Tools 10 to 2 as Hugh Cross Ed Ross and Mel Gerhardinger powered the offense with home runs. Johnny Kostyo pitched the win for the Bittners while Timms Springs Timms fell to Elyria Dairies 4 to 8 behind Russ Mollison who allowed six hits.
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