Marshall Wayne Leads Olympic Diving Charge At Stated Event
Marshall Wayne of Miami Fla posted the best score halfway through the high platform diving at the Olympic Stadium as he prepared for his four optional dives tomorrow. Wayne edged Germany’s Ecard Weiss and Herman Stork, while other Americans and international contenders competed under mist and light rain before about seven thousand spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Wayne
Towheag
Miami
Fla
Wayne
Ecard Weiss
Germany
Herman Stork
Elbert Root
Tsuneo Shibahara
Japan
Frank Kurtz
Los
Ilander
Weiss
Aiss
Brand Miamian
United States
Lenore Homestead
Ight Wingard
Rickbrook
Holland
Mary Low Petty
Seattle
Grete Fredericksen
Denmark
Catherine Wagner
Miss Wagner
Miss Petty
Red Birds Clinch Series With 5 0 Win Over St Paul
Columbus Red Birds routed St Paul with 13 hits, scoring 5 runs by the fourth inning and adding seven more in the fifth, sixth, and ninth to clinch the series. Bill McGee pitched, Art Sterring, Glen Spencer, and Homer Foster were saddled with losses. Cullop hit a homer with runners aboard. Bob Fenner added a four bagger for St Paul. Milwaukee swept two from Indianapolis, 13 2 and 4 2. Minneapolis crushed Toledo 16 8 as seven runs came in the seventh. Louisville fell to Kansas City 5 2 as Wyatt limited them to five hits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Red Birds
St. Paul's
Saints
Birds
Bill McGee
Art Sterring
Glen Spencer
Homer Foster
Cullop
Bob Fenner
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
Preshnell
Minnneapolis
Toledo
Millers
Louisville
Wyatt
Colonels
Kansas City
Lagi
Owens Confident of Lucrative Pro Offer After White City Meet
London Aug Owens, Ohio State track star Jesse Owens says he expects a $2,500 weekly vaudeville contract on a West Coast tour after Saturday's White City meet. He plans to turn professional if the offer meets expectations, aiming to maximize earnings in the coming year over amateur possibilities. He seeks rest before final decision while weighing remaining options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Jesse Owens
Ohio City
White City
Pavo Nurmi
United States
Ohio State
Owens
Pirates Edge Reds 5 4 To Close Series
Cincinnati Reds lose 5 4 to Pittsburgh, dropping to one game ahead of Boston and three behind the Pirates in the standings as Wale Hoyt, a veteran pitcher, missed the late action. The Reds prepare to open a four game set with the champion Cubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Reds
Cubs
Pittsburgh
Reds
Boston Bees
Pirates
Wale Hoyt
Moundeman
Merchants Girls Club Defeats Dall Motors 16 to 9
Merchants Girls Club exploded for eleven runs in the first inning to beat Dall Motors 16 to 9 in a softball game on the Legion diamond. Florence Brown starred for the Merchants, with Brown, Meldram and others contributing homers and key hits as the team pulled away early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria Merchants Irls
Dall Motors
Legion Diamond
Lorence Brown
Merchants
Fowler
Brown
Meldram
Wirconske
Merchants Kipton Clash Sunday At Cascade Park
Elyria Merchants of the Tri County League meet Kipton Merchants Sunday at Cascade Park. The Kipton lineup features several young players and Elyria will include Gib Giewald and Johnny Maiden among others from Ripton Independents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria Merchants
Tri-County Baseball League
Kipton Merchants
Cascade Park
Kipton
Merchants
Elyria
Ripton
Gib Giewald
Johnny Maiden
Ile Independents
Allen Fans Six Tigers Takes Strikeout Lead
Cleveland right-hander Johnny Allen surged to the American League strikeout lead by fanning six Detroit batters in a 4-0 win as the Indians built a lead in the three game series. Every Indian hit safely off Schoolboy Rowe, with Sullivan Vosmik Knickerbocker driving in runs. Rowe was troubled all game as Cleveland produced three runs in the fourth inning before Rowe exited. Mel Harder likely to start against St Louis Browns. Hogsett to work for the Browns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Allen
Detroit
Tigers
Yankee
Cleveland
Cal
Rowe
Sullivan
Phillips
Weatherly
Vosmik
Knickerbocker
Tce Showers
Mel Harder
Browns
St. Lews
Ion Hogsett
Cleveland AR
Reg
Ale
Ola
Notable Coast arms and majors linked by families and feats
The article notes Vincent Dimaggio, brother of Joe Dimaggio, as a strong throwing prospect in the Pacific Coast League with a potential major league future. It mentions Gerald Wetrel as a popular Tigers player known for quirky routines, Arnold Owen as a top American Association catcher, Johnny Mize as the "Blonde Bomber" of St. Louis, and references boxers Jesse Owens and Carmen Barth, Jackie Wilson, Lou Laurie, Teddy Kara and others in Olympic context, while posing a question about directors of the A Answer to rest and recalling weight-class history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ye Dimaggio
New York
Kees
Joe
Vincent
San Diego
Ea Roumner
Vincent m
Gerald Wetrel
Tigers
Walker
Bengal
Arnold
Mickey) Owen
Columbus
Red Bird
Marvin Owen
Detroit
Young Owen
Johnny Mize
St. Louis Cardinal
Cleveland
United States
Jackie Wilson
Larnzabel
Philippines
Lou Laurie
Sobkantak
Poland
Teddy Kara
Catteras
South Africa
Swi ers Coals Blank Big-Bees 8 to 0
Elyria Mer Camp hosts a softball game as Swi ers Coals blank the Big-Bees 8 to 0 on the Legion diamond at 6 15 p m. At Roosevelt diamond Packard Internationals and Walton Ire clash tonight starting at 8 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria Mer
Legion
Roosevelt Packard
Walton
Managers Notice For Diamond Permits At Y During Absence
Softball managers must secure permits for use of a diamond at the Y during the next two weeks. Roy Clymer, softball supervisor, will be out of the city and has turned the diamonds over to the Y. Diamond permits can be secured by calling the Y at phone 3101.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Clymer
Elyria Girls Handily Beat Lorain Weitz Co 11 1
Elyria girls dominated Lorain Weitz Company 11 to 1 in last evening’s game at Jefferson Park. Vale led at bat with a home run and a double, while Jatawiec contributed two singles and a run. Lorain’s Spricefield, Mass. made several plays in the field for the losers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria Girls
Trounce
Lorain Weitz Co
Barnice Jalowles
Lorain
Wwe Company
Steel City Ten
Jefferson Nanand
Dane Vale
Jatawiec
Wwo
Huskies Aim for Fifth Straight US Olympic Victory
University of Washington eight aims to win the blue riband 2000 meter Olympic rowing final in Ruena l Germany, despite two key rowers' illness. Stroke Dan Hume and teammate Gordon Adam struggle with colds and injuries, yet coach Al Ulrickson believes the Huskies can defeat Britain's crew and others from Italy, Switzerland, Hungary, and Germany. The crew trained lightly, keeping timing fine for the finals while Dugan Houser and Dana Barrow reach finals in doubles and singles respectively, facing Poland, Germany, France, and Russia in later races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruenal
Germany
University of Washington
United States
Huskies
Midintsin
Navy
Antwerp
Dan Hume
Don Hume
Washington
al Uldrickson
Gordon Adam
Everett
Wash
Hors
Al“Hume
France
Russia
Dana Barrow
Philadelphia
Switzerland
Packards Trim Fox in Six Inning Night Game, 7–0
Packards nternationals scored all their runs in the sixth inning to defeat the Fox Furnace 7 to 0 last evening on the Elysia-Wum diamond. The game was called at the end of the sixth because of darkness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Packardsnternationals
Fox Furnace
Elysia- Wum
Tall players barred in future Olympic games
Berlin Aug 14 Mrs Giant basketball players those standing more than 1 fear 3 es have been ruled out of international hoop competition effective next season. The International Basketball Federation established the limit yesterday aiming to even up the size of teams and make competition more even. Tr James Naismith of the United States who originated basketball at.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
International Hoop
International Basketball Federation
James Naismith
United States
Silver's Repairs Trounce Waltons In Class B Game
Silver's Repairs beat the Walton Ice in a Roosevelt diamond clash to extend their second half chase in City Class B standings. Wircenske led with a homer and two triples, while Max Jalowiec earned the win for the 21st victory of the season and 11th in league play, as Jalowiec and Lyte Scott provided key long hits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver
Tories
Walton Ice
Abookire Growers
Icemen
L& To
Roosevelt
Alarkers
al Wircenske
Max Jalowiec
Lyte Scott
Vic Abr Fok BK
Jalbewres Fos
Raut i Loe Efi Gof
Go Fou
Walton Musake
Pele
Electrolux Outfit Wins 3rd Straight City Loop Victory
Electrolux softball team captured its third straight win for the second half City League title race, beating Pennzoils 3 to 0 at McKinley diamond. Pete Roka pitched the shutout as Electrolux grouped all runs in the third inning. Smith starred for Pennzoils with two of their four hits. Gurney allowed four Electrolux hits and all runs. Brttner Funeral Home earned a forfeit win in the other last evening game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electrolux
Pete Roka
Penozolls
McKinley Diamond
Don Gurney
Pennzoils
Koka Oath
Gurney
Smith
Penngoils
Brttner
Penncolla AB
Wehman
Noo
Reisz
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ten
Navy Motors Sales
Sacred Hearts
Harmoo Field
East River Street
Fox Furnace and Steel & Tubes
Crimson
Tolefo
Clyde Kirkendall
Joe Yorak
Nagy Ten
Frank
Hawks
Stuart Cameron
United Press
Redlegs
Pointe
Brother Scorpions
Fisher
Sheekbért Fe
Little Scorpion Club
Graftes
Harvey Walker
Brubaker
Hbollinesworth
Teds
Benny Frey
Fred Schutte
Jensen
Pitsburgh
Chapman
Cuyler
Scarsella
Young
Herman
AL Mason Insurance
Frankie Parker
U.S
Gregory Mangin
Southampton
Vincent Richards
Boy Wonder
Pull Tilden
Ernie Braden
Carmen Barth
Barth
Joe Louis
Louis
Swiers Coals
McKinsey
Hanson
Pordy
Sywlera AB
Broad St
White
Ritter
Manager
Toston
St. Louis
Chicago
Hi—s
Boston
Ty Sok Brookien Phiadelphia
Ames
Teader
Venterdaus
S York
L. Pet
Newy
Feus
Hester
Spricefield
Mass
I Great Britain
Ikaise Hutchingon
Lorain Welts
AE Shea Ib
Aim of Huskies
Virgil Pinkley
United Press Staff
Packards
Waltons
Goodrich
Silvertown
Broad Street
Fquality Loop
Dresservices
O. K. Lynn
Mgr
Electrolux Outfit
L. Pet. Electralux
Giltier Magare
Ulede
Byta Press
Yankees
Trask Indians
Red Sox
Os Indians
Dwielk
Gehrig
Hunt
Vibbeig
Fankees
Yaa
Eee
Mr. Man
Vestal
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!