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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1936

Page

11

Louis 3-1 Favorite Over Sharkey In Yankee Stadium Bout

Vernon Gomez limited by Washington as he endures an eight defeat nine starts since June 19. The slumping Yankee lefty gave up seven runs, four singles, a double and a walk in the first inning, pushing New York’s lead to 11 1/2 games atop the standings while Cleveland and Chicago chase.

the Chronicle-Telegram Louis Sharkey Yankee Stadium United Press York U. P Joe McCarthy New York Yankees Vernon Lefty Detroit Tigers Senators Pat Malone Gomez St. Louis Browns Yankees McCarthy New Yorkers Cleveland Chicago White Sox Brooklyn York

Pennzoils Edge Grafton In Turbulent Eight Inning Win

Elyria scene last night at Harmon Field saw the Pennzoils beat Grafton Rowgery Motors 5 to 4 in a pitching duel between Elmer Bainbridge and Hank Walker. The Dobrowski Meats were shut out 10 to 0 by Lorain Carek Meats as the Oilmen survived a late rally. Bainbridge struck out ten, Walker thirteen, and the Oils pulled a key seventh inning double play to avert danger.

Elyria Harmon Field Pennzoils Grafton Rowgery Motors Dobrowski Meats Lorain Carek Pevonzoil-Grafton Elmer “Curley Bainbridge The Oils Hank Walker Motors Walker Grafton Robin Reisz Bemnbridge Rutheers Ilezak Valentine Hye Wraith McCinshe Morse Wazsniak J. Meyer Haset - Pera Maeiers Oo Hases Bainbird If Waller H. Walther

Team Holds Drill at Ely Stadium

The Elyria Pirates host an important practice Wednesday evening at Ely Stadium. The drill is called for 6 o clock and it is imperative that all players be present.

Elyria Pirates Ely Stadium

Allen Routed As Sox Defeat Indians 7 To 3

Chicago hosts Cleveland as Johnny Allen saw a nine game win streak end after four innings with seven walks. Lefty Lee faltered but kept the Indians to three hits as Chicago piled on two runs in the sixth and another in the eighth. Liz Trosky and Odell Hate homered for Cleveland. Lyons returned to win on the mound for Chicago.

Hicago Johnny Allen Cleveland Indians Chicago White Sox Allen Thornton Odell Hate Troshy Cleveland Yoo Ae Ce Campbell Fe Od Fp & Becker Chicago Toy Lynas Harte Stele Sewell Inreevic Steveland Lee

Vic Silvers Jewelers versus 5 Points Markets in B League title clash

Vic Silvers Jewelers and 5 Points Markets meet tonight for the City Class B softball second half crown at Jefferson diamond. A Silvers victory seals both halves and avoids a playoff if Markets win. Other B games: Zimmer Grocers versus Abookire Grocers at Ely Stadium and Walton Lee versus Merchants at Legion diamond.

Vic Silver Jefferson Diamond Silver Zimmer Grocers Abookire Grocers Ely Stadium Walton Lee Legion

Automatics win league title in regional softball clash

The Western Automatic and General Industries Girls' softball teams clashed at Legion Field with the Automatics claiming victory to cinch the league championship amid verbal exchanges. Meanwhile, Avery Brundage commented on Jesse Owens suspension risk and Owens plans to sail for Norway and Sweden. Also noted: Toglanda, at Put-in-Bay, the Inter-Lake Regatta results, and roster moves involving Red Sox and Cubs personnel.

Western Automatic General Industries Legion Field Avery Brundage A. A. LU American Olympic Commtee Jesse Toglanda F. R. Rogers Lorain Put-in-Bay Houis Wers Wwe Burgess Whitehead Giants St. Louis Bill Terry Jor Cronin Boston Red Sox Jimmy Foxx Babe Dahlgren iSyracuse The International Dahlsrren Charley Grimm Chicago Cubs Jim Dean- Tex Carleton Fraras ut _nires Dean Jes Frisch Grimm Dizzy

Riverview card promises double main event wrestling showdown

Dan Morris hosts a pro wrestling card with Jo nk rus Estes and Andy Tremaine headlining two best of three falls matches. Ken Hollis faces Wild Red Berts in a separate bout as fans anticipate a lively Elyria stadium evening with multiple matches and an early 4 30 p m start.

Rain Or Shine Riverview Park Toots” Estes Andy Tremaine Wild Red Berry Ken Hollis Cea Wader Dan Morris Dan Morris Estes-Tremaina Estes Buck Weaver Weaver Beth Tremaine Tremaine Elyria Joe Curtis

Tremaine Challenges Estes in Riverview Park Card

Johnny Estes and Andy Tremaine meet in the main bout at Riverview Park as Tremaine from Tucson, Arizona seeks to halt Estes four percent straight fall victory. The DC star faces a tough test tomorrow evening in a card promoted by Dan Mis with Tremaine aiming to upset Estes.

Johnny “Toots” Estes Washington, DC Andy Tremaine Dan Mis Riverview Park Tremaine Tuscon, Ariz

City Softball Loop Contests Tonight

Two City Softball League games are scheduled tonight at McKinley Diamond. The Pennzails face Was man Clothes, while at Hamilton Diamond the Sacred Hearts play Biyria Hardware.

McKinley Diamond Pennzails Wasman Hamlton Diamond Sacred Hearts Biyria Hardware

Pirates Seek Games For Saturday Contests

The Elyria Pirates baseball team seeks Saturday afternoon games with any Lorain County foe. Interested managers should contact Glen Willis to arrange details and scheduling.

Elyria Pirates Lorain County Glen Willis

Entries Open for 1936 Elyria City-Wide Horseshoe Tourney

Entries for the 1936 Elyria City-Wide Horseshoe Pitching Tournament are now being taken at Hillview Park courts with a 9 p.m. Saturday deadline. Open to Elyria residents, the event features two classes A and B and uses Ohio State tournament rules. Defending champ Clyde Ryan and Harry Limes with one leg on the trophy are noted as leading contenders.

Elyria

Sports Cut Short By Ernie Braden Lefty Gomez Slugged

News item covers Lefty Gomez of the New York Yankees failing to win bell games, last victorious on July 4 when Pat Matané saved him, and a 7 to 6 loss to the Senators. Also mentions Jesse Owens vaudeville talks, Forest Presnell’s minor league rise, and misc golf and local baseball notes.

Lefty " Gomez New York Yankees Gomez Washington Senators Pat Matene Bamid Niee Senators

Colson Upsets Perry Fay In Industrial League Game

The Colson Company defeated Perry Fay 7 to 6 in an evening Industrial League game on the McKinley diamond. Jerry Miltner and Gene Grahar paired for the win. Joe Scott and Art Bhafat starred for Colson.

General Industries Fox Furnace Colson Company Perry Fay Perry-Fay McKinley Jerry Miltner Gene Grahar Joe Scott Art Bhaffat Colson

Louis Sharkey Ten Round Fist Fight At Yankee Stadium

Detroit’s Joe Louis a 22 year old challenger faces Boston’s Jack Sharkey 33 in a scheduled ten rounder at Yankee Stadium tonight. Expected crowd exceeds 40,000 with total purses near 200000 and promoter Mike Jacobs eyeing as much as 250000. Louis trains in Pompton Lakes and Sharkey’s recent form ranges from flashes of genius to self inflicted miscues. Both fighters arrive for weigh in as bets tilt toward Louis despite Sharkey’s perceived grit and potential for late surge.

United Press York U. P Joe Louis Detroit Jack Sharkey Boston Yankee Stadium Sharkey Louis Harry Wills Primo Carnera Dr. Jekyll Mr. Hyde preSchmeling Mr. X Max Schmeling Pompton Lakes Schmeling Jack Lawvis Joe Jim Maloney Dempsey Sehmeling Jack Delaney Shar New York Orangeburg Hippodrome Theatre Leuis Mike Jacobs

City Class C League Sked Shows Three Morning Games

The schedule lists Kragers facing Big-Bee Credits at Jefferson, Swiers Coals meeting Reiter Truck Line at McKinley, and Elyria Dairies playing Alten's Service at Hamilton.

Kragers Big-Bee Jefferson Swiers Coals Reiter McKinley Elyria Dairies Alten Hamilton

Elyria Merchants Meet North Olmsted In Girls Game Tonight

Elyria Merchants and North Olmsted square off in a girls basketball game scheduled for 8:75 p.m. at Jefferson Diamond. The Merchants then face Ridgeville on the American Legion Diamond tomorrow evening.

Elyria Merchants North 'Olmsted Jefferson Diamond Merchants Ridgeville Orly American Legion

Lorain County Amateur Golf Entries Open at Cherry Ridge

Entries are now being taken for the Lorain County Amateur Golf Tournament to be held at Cherry Ridge. Pairings will be made next Saturday with play in three classes, 4, B and C. The trophy is on display at Elyria Savings and Trust Company. Early entrants include Bob Birch Floyd Laskey Lyon Schaffer George Dyble Mel Green Ralph Schneider Dave McCartney Nick Ross Rudy Mate and Harry Marsh.

Lorain County Cherry Ridge Elyria Savings and Trust Company Bob Birch Floyd Laskey Lyon Schafer George Dyble Elyria Country Club Mel Green Spring Valley Ralph Schneider Dave MrCartney Lorain Nick Ross Rudy Mate Harry Marsh

Western Automatics Win Elyria Girls Softball Crown

The Western Automatics defeated General Industries 18 to 5 at the Legion diamond to claim the Elyria city girls softball title after scoring eight runs in a wild first inning. Mary Valerius and J Sebastian powered the offense while Helen Taylor pitched and Dot McAlpin caught for the losers.

Western Automatic General Industries Legion Diamond Mary ‘Babs Valerius J. Sebastian Helen Taylor Dot McAlpin Westerns

Swiers Soals Romp over Valley Stars 29 to 7

Swiers Coals walloped the Valley Stars 29 to 7 last night on the Reichwine diamond. Jerry Swiers and Chuck Hangen formed the battery for the victors while Ballas pitched and MceManama caught for the losers. Elyria Girls meet Oberlin Bombers tonight at Oberlin with local team members leaving Klein's at 5 15 p m.

Swiers Valley Stars Riechwine Jerry Swiers Chuck Hangen Ballas MceManama Oberlin Elyria Girls Oberlin Bombers Klein's

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