Ol Os Praises Vitt For Indians Managerial Tenure
Ol' Os Bradley defends Oscar Vitt as Indians manager after a third place finish and a midseason reshuffle forecast. Vitt faced criticism for public panicking of players, yet Ol' Os argues he did well with screwballs and headed for a first division spot.
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Oscar Vitt
Cleveland Indians
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Indians
New York Yankees
Boston Red Sox
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Chicago White Sox
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Tribe
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New Orleans
Oberlin Native Gus Henderson Named Lions Coach for 194x Season
Elmer C. Gus Henderson, formerly of Oberlin, is appointed head coach of the Detroit Lions. With 29 years coaching and a record of 46 losses, he aims to build a crushing offense and a top aerial attack, promising a strenuous and exciting pro season. He previously led USC and Tulsa programs and coached the Los Angeles Bulldogs before accepting the Lions job.
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Lorain County
Detroit Lions
Motor City
Elmer C
Gus) Henderson
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Oberlin College
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University of Southern California
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Trojans
Stanford
California
Golden State Twin Giants
Tulsa
Los Angeles Bulldogs
Bulldogs
Pres
George Richards
Earl
Dutch) Clark
Cleveland Rams
Predicts Cards Will Be Most Improved this Season
Charles Bidwell predicts the Chicago Cardinals will be the NPFL’s most improved team this season under new coach Ernie Nevers. The backfield may resemble an all star unit with Marshall Goldberg Harold Stebbins and Frank Patrick. Eagles' Davey OBrien shines in practice with top wingmen and receivers.
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Charles Bidwell
Chicago Cardinals
Bidwell
Ernie Nevers
Stanford
Jim Thorpe
Pop Warner
Marshall Goldberg
Harold Stebbins
Frank Patrick
Panthers
Davey O'Brien
Texas Christian Mighty
Outfitted MITTY League Boosts Gear And Bets Explored
MITTY BOWLING LEAGUE expands to eight teams this season with every bowler outfitted. Cincinnati Reds catcher Ernie Lombardi could receive Reds stock if he hits .340 or better. Norman LeBlanc owns entries like Country Ace and Belle James. Jefferson beats Edison after fruit interlude as crowd-pleasing quirk. Ohio U Bobcats face Western Reserves Red Cats in a key rubber game at Athens on October 7, with Sach aiming for a repeat after last fall’s 26 to 4 loss.
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Ernie Lombardi
Cincinnati Reds
Reds
Belle James
Lady Nad
Fair Spy
Thistledown
Norman LeBlanc
Dick Wainwright
Elyria
Jack Dempsey
Buddy Baer
Joe Louis
Jefferson Diamond
Jefferson
Edison
Western
Red Cats
Ohio U
Bobcats
Athens
Sach
Cleveland
Illinois
Shadow retains local title in rough Rialto bout
The Shadow beat Ali Pasha of India in a three fall match at the Rialto Theatre to claim his third straight win as Wild Bill Zimovitch also defeated Fritz Kruger. Pasha contested the final fall, and a rematch was proposed but not planned by the promoter. The crowd set a season high as the masked champion used a back flip for the decisive pin in 7 34.
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Pasha
John Felix
O. K
Elyria Sports Club
Winer
Fritz Kruger
Bill Zimovitch
Zimovitch
Kruger
Cascade Park Nine Wins Intermediate League Title
Cascade Park Nine clinched the Intermediate League baseball championship by defeating Roosevelt 14 to 12 at Cascade Park. The game turned on a three-run burst in the bottom of the ninth as Roosevelt led 12 to 11 entering the frame. Petrus of Roosevelt and Heath of Cascade hit home runs.
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Cascade
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Heynolds
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Brouse
Suetta Jacobs
Bolash Barashi
Pondy Tno
Petrus Lo Bakos
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Clain
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Finneran
Entries Come In For Girls State Softball Tourney
Five teams have entered the first annual Ohio State Amateur Girls softball tournament to be held at Ely Stadium August 18 to 20. Akron Goodrich Local No 5 Lima City Loans Kent Erie Restaurant Elyria Frank's Bakery and Ridgeville Butners are listed as entrants with at least twelve more expected. District commissioner Carl Wagner announced the state commissioner C. Carl May appointed Robert S. Jones as housing chairman with Hotel Graystone serving as headquarters. The Elyria Recreation Board, led by Wagner, E. C. Keyes, Leonard Terry, Dick Stevens and Sherman Harmon, will handle local business and move lighting and bleachers from Harmon Field to Ely Stadium starting Monday.
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Elyria Frank's Bakery
Ridgeville Butners
Portsmouth
Carl Wagner
C. Carl May
Ohio
Robert S. Jones
Graystone
Jones
Wagner
Elyria
Oscar Vitt Again To Lead Indians In 1940 Season
Cleveland announces Oscar Vitt will manage the Indians in 1940 after a 1938 arrival and Newark IL leadership. Vitt signed a one year contract to counter reports he would be replaced. Alva Bradley confirmed the deal as final to preserve managerial continuity.
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Cleveland Indians
Newark
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Alva Bradley
Hardwares, Reads In 7 To 7 Tie Contest
The Elyria Hardwares and Read's Jewelers played to a 7 7 tie on the Allen diamond last night. Read's tied the score in the seventh and darkness ended the game. Walend and Finnegan pitched for the Hardwares Karns and Stegman for the Jewelers. Reynolds and Stegman homered.
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Read's Jewelers
Allen Diamond
Read's
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Stegman
Jewelers
Reynolds
400 Dogs To Be Judged In Lorain Dog Show
The first annual All Breed American Kennel Club show comes to Moose Coliseum Lorain with about 400 dogs to be judged from 9 AM to 9 PM. Notables Mel Harder and Frankie Pytlak of the Cleveland Indians will present trophies for best sporting and best hound dogs. Judges and rings cover a wide list of breeds from Pointers to Bulldogs, Boxers to Chow Chows, with multiple rings and group finals scheduled, plus a reception committee and several veterinarians on site.
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Fred H. Hadley
Euclid
Ohio
Eric Meyer
Milford
E. R. Thomas
Youngstown
Doverman Pinschers
Atrs
James C. Hadley
Erie
Alfred LePine
Kensington
Airedale
Fred H. Hadhey
Marjorie H. Strong
English Springer Spaniels
Herbert Grant
Fort Wayne
Ind
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Enna Meyer
Louis Walther
Pittsburgh
George P. Tilley
Detroit
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Katherine Moyer
St. Clair Shores
Michigan
Clyde Henderson
Cleveland
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Wilmot
Ray Eglin
George E. Bark
James O. Nesbit
Lorain County Kennels Club
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Bessie A. Jenkins
Rousamond Stencil
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Walter Hyde
Wellington
Byron Merrick
Berlin Heights
Bittners Generals Clash For District Title Tonight
In Harmon Field action the Bittner Funeral Home and General Industries meet tonight to decide the district title and Ohio State Amateur bid. Semi finals saw Kostyo star for Bittners in a 4 0 win over Gibsonburg while Timms Springs edged the Generals 1 0. If Kostyo starts, Wircenski of the Generals opposes him in a key showdown.
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Timms
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Johnny Wircenski
Lorain
Knights of Columbus Bowling League Forming Plans
Plans are underway to form a Knights of Columbus Bowling League this season. Bowlers wishing to participate should contact Art Foss.
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Knights of Columbus
Knights of Columbus Bowling League
Art Foss
To Organize Women's Bowling Loop Monday
All women bowlers interested in bowling in the Elyria Recreation Ladies League are asked to attend a meeting this Monday evening. The meeting will be held at the Elyria Recreation starting at 8 o'clock.
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Elyria Recreation Ladies
Elyria Recreation
Brown Jugs and Lorain St Josephs Meet Tomorrow
Brown Jugs and Lorain St Josephs will play a softball game tomorrow at 2 p m on the Legion diamond.
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Brown Jugs
Lorain St. Joseph’s
Legion
Edison Recreation Beats Jefferson Recreation 12 to 7
Edison Recreation defeated Jefferson Recreation yesterday by a 12 to 7 score in a youthful game showing solid offense. The matchup highlighted strong running plays and key contributions from both teams.
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Edison Recreation
Jefferson Recreation
First Golf Peddlers Joust Attracts Ohio Pros
Sixty two professionals have entered the first annual Golf Peddlers Association tournament at Elyria Country Club on Monday. Officials led by Lloyd Barton have arranged matches pairing pros with amateurs or Golf Peddlers. The $500 prize money draws top Ohio players including Billy Burke and many others from Cleveland, Akron, Youngstown, Toledo, and beyond. Par is 73 on the Oberlin Road course, noted for its beauty and difficulty as local clubs watch the event unfold.
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Ty Hands
Lloyd Barton
Golf Peddlers’ Association
Golf Peddlers
Ohio
Elyria Country Club
Oberlin
Elyria
Cleveland
Andy Mocsary
Norwalk
Fred Kushin
Reggie Myles
Harry Reese
Carmen Bill
Steve Hlas
Barberton
Billy Burke
Carson Heiner
Hudson
Harry Lewis
Henry Vitullo
Hubbard
Charles Sullivan
Warren Billings
Kent
John Coughlin
L. Hamel
Garland Parsons
Akron
Eddie Wentz
Wal Simpson
Rocky River
Bill Barbour
Brecksville
Jack Smith
John Parker
Steve Zappe
Springfield
Jack Thompson
Youngstown
Andy Velican
Warren
Russ Davidson
Jack Collins
Mansfield
Ed Kerby
Jack Gray
Virgil Kuntz
George Howard
Canton
Bill Thompson
Frank Castleberg
Abe Forbrich
Port Clinton
Jim Kenny
Toledo
Herb Pomeranz
Harry Moffit
Cy Foster
Leonard Schmutte
Findlay
Dave Livie
W. H. Way
Dave Ogilvie, Jr
Alex Ogilvie
Business Men Play Two Games Sunday at Cascade Park
The Elyria Business Men schedule two Sunday games at Cascade Park. The opener pits Elyria against Carlisle A. C. at 1 o'clock, followed by a clash with the Massillon Merchants.
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Cascade Park
Elyrians
Carlisle A. C
Massillon Merchants
Legion Juniors Schedule Two Games at Ely Stadium
The American Legion Juniors will play two games Sunday afternoon at Ely Stadium. At 1 p.m. they face the YMCA Ramblers, and later they meet the South Amherst Merchants. Suetta is asked to report.
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Ely Stadium
Y. M. C. A. Ramblers
South Amherst Merchants
Suetta
Silvers at Fremont Prep for Game with Oils
Vic Silver Jewelers will meet at Ely Park tomorrow at 11 a.m. from where they will motor to Fremont for a game with the Fremont Oils. Scott and Marsh are asked to be on hand.
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Fremont
Fremont Oils
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Elyria City Doubles Final Set For Sunday Clash
Elyria tennis fans await the City Doubles final at the Elyria Tennis Club on Hamilton Street starting at 2:36. The Jim Sharkey and Pierre Smith pair awaits the winner of the Bob Smith Vic Maidsen and Dave Horan George Sharkey match, with Horan and Sharkey favored to meet Sharkey and Smith. Horan, the era’s top doubles player, partners with George Sharkey, while Sharkey is Elyria’s former city singles champion and Smith a strong doubles talent.
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Elyria Tennis Club
Hamilton Street
Jim Sharkey
Pierre Smith
Bob Smith
Vic Maidsen
Dave Horan
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Jim Sharkey-Smith
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Peta Naughton
Bob Altfeld
Baker Signs To Lead Tiger Again In 1940
DETROIT Aug. 12 UP Walter O. Briggs owner of the new Tigers re signed manager Del Baker for 1940. Briggs said he has utmost confidence in his managerial ability and that Baker will continue to direct the club with a free hand. Baker had been elevated from coach to manager after Mickey Cochrane was dismissed mid season last year.
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Walter O. Briggs
Tigers
del Baker
Briggs
Baker
Mickey Cochrane
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