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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1931

Page

2

City Net Doubles Second Round Nears Completion at Ely Stadium

In the City Wide doubles tourney at Ely Stadium most second round matches are finished with only one left. Defending champions Dick Horan and Gene Finegan beat McPherson-Cheevers and will face Blair Naughton in the quarter finals.

Ely Stadium Dick Horan Gene Finegan McPherson-Cheevers Blair Naughton Daly-Passmore Denman-Rudin Guth-Conrad Sharkeyv-Dave Horan Maddock-Henderson Harper Brothers Norman Melvin Wentz-Flond Aldridge-Davies Howe Mahi-Lung Dangerfield-Seward Brown-Ea

Columbus Golfer Leads Southpaws in Ohio Championship

Col umbus golfer G Livesay led the Ohio Southpaws championship at Columbus Country Club after 36 holes with the top score. Lat C E Nixon and EL N Payne Beckley W Va followed, with nether players listed by scores. Livesay was re elected president of the Ohio Southpaw Association with Wells named vice president, managing duties following a meeting. Chicago’s black population has doubled in 19 years.

Columbus Country Club Columbus Juivesay Ohio Southpaw Wells H. A. Elliott Toledo Chicago

Ladies Golf Tourney At Spring Valley Club

Elyria Country Club hosted a weekly ladies golf tournament with Mrs George Lippert winning low gross at 2 and Mrs Nelson Church taking Class A with 75. B class won by Mr B C Wilson with 79 and Class C by Mrs R H Schneider with 79. Mrs Deuss Mellin earned most putts with 29. Elyria County Club announced an upcoming individual event August 24 with champions to be decided in C2 A and Band divisions.

Spring Valley George Lippert Nelson Church B.C. Wilson R. H. Schneider Deus Mellin Elyria Couery Clu Monda Metcra Tucamar Witlig Reichard

Indianapolis Indians Fall Back in Twinbill to St Paul

In Columbus Ohio a doubleheader pitted the Indianapolis team against St Paul with Angler of Indianapolis homering twice. St Paul swept the twin bill 14 to 7 and widened their lead over the second place Indians. Ruble and Afe Gowan of Minneapolis and Herman and Ganze of Louisville homered in other games. Claude Jonnard threw a five hit game and Xnayked a homer for Milwaukee as they beat Column Bus 5 to 2. Toledo defeated Kansas City 7 to 5. The Blues scored all their runs in the ninth inning, 4 to win.

Columbus Um Vo Angler Indianapolis St. Paul Storts Sainte Indians Minnesy Lousy Ruble Afe Gowan Minneapolis Herman and Ganze Louisville Claude Jonnard

Major League Managers Face Uncertain 1932 Jobs

Major league managers weigh 1932 futures as several face potential replacements. Gabby Street plans a third season with the Cardinals while Connie Mack and John McGraw are secure in Philadelphia and New York respectively. Others like Peckinpaugh Harris Bish Howley Robinson and Ens are on the “anxious seat” amid fan pressure and owner expectations.

Dixon Stewart United Press Gabby Street Louis Cardinals Branch Rickey Rogers ‘Hornsby Chicago Cubs Bill McKechnie Boston Braves Walter Johnson Washington Senators Joe McCarthy New York Yankees Shane Collins Boston Red Sox Bill Killefer St. Louis Browns Roger Peckinpaneh Cleveland Indians Stanley Harris Detroit Tigers Donnie Bish Chicago White Sox Wilbert Robinson Brooklyn Robins Dan Howley Cincinnati Reds Burt Shotton Philadelphia Phillies Jewell Ens Pittsburgh Pirates Robbie Cincinnaii Pittsburgh Philadelphia Howley Ens Shotton Cclubs Donnie Rush Comiskey Tdetrot Harris jPans Detroit Leove Billy Evans Cleveland Peckinpaugh Peck Cleveland Tana

LaGrange Defeats Eaton 9 to 1 in Association Action

In American Association play LaGrange routed Eaton 9 runs to 1. Milwaukee beat Columbus 8 to 3 while Kansas City topped Minneapolis 10 to 7 and St. Paul won 24 to 7 over Indianapolis. Other results included Minneapolis at Louisville and St. Paul at Indianapolis with a set of scheduled games noted.

Cincinnati Louis American Association Wwiwaukee Seals Minneapolis Deerees Marr Milwaukee Columbue Tetedo Kansas City Lea Ye St. Paul Indianapolis Tony

Lorain Yacht Club Hosts Fifth Annual Regatta

Lorain will host a big regatta at Lakeview Park on Sunday August 23 featuring thirteen events for star boats sail boats speed boats and cruisers with trophies valued near 1000. Commodore I I Cartnell invites boat lovers to attend as visiting yachtsmen from Detroit Toledo Vermilion Huron Cleveland Sandusky Port Clinton and other ports are expected. Parking will accommodate several thousand cars and out-of-town visitors have lodging options for Regatta Day.

Lorain Put-In- Bay Detroit Toledo Vermilion Huron Cleveland Sandusky Port Clinton

Red Sox Rout White Sox in Junior Game

The Red Sox defeated the White Sox 39 to 18 in a Junior game played yesterday on the Stop 4 River Road diamond. Stang pitched for the winners. COSHOCTON Ohio August 1907 Jack Moster Columbus won 4 Ground decision over Frankie Porto Wheeling West Virginia Tuesday night.

RED Sox White Sox Witte Sox River Road Diamond Stang Coshocton Jack Moster Columbus Frankie Porto Wheeling W. Va

Giant Memorial to Be Completed in 1935 Lisbon

The colossal bronze statue of the Marquis of Pombal is under construction at Motunda Square Lisbon and is expected to be finished in 1935. Designed by Francisco Santos before his death the nine meter high statue weighs 32 tons and will be cast in seven pieces with bronze melted from 15 cannons.

Lisbon Marquis of Pombal Motunda Square Liberty Avenue Francisco Santos Simoes de Almeida Leopoldo de Almeida

Organize New Grid Eleven Here In Elyria

The area plans a new football grid eleven as a county league forms. Jusey Klein will lead the club with Gene Rainey as coach. Officials seek players and invite interested candidates to contact Klein or management.

Pies Als ASOT Jusey Klein Szerte Gene Rainey Elyria Uieh Raepar Ay Toget Perforne ALD H Sirate F Nat

Indoor Managers Meet In Lorain To Discuss Tournament

Indoor team managers from across the county are invited to a meeting on August 20 at 7 p.m. in the Dreamland Theater building Lorain. The gathering aims to introduce the A A U to managers and urge registration for indoor and all other A A U sports. Plans will be made for the first annual county indoor baseball tournament.

Lorain Dreamland Theater 26Th Street Broadway A. A. LU Stoner A A. UL

Indians And Nats In Twin Bill Today

Cleveland hosts Washington in a five game series opener at League Park. The double header features Wes Ferrell and Willis Hadwin for the Indians against Sam Jones and Fred Marberry for the Senators.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Washington Senators League Park Washington Club Wes Ferrell Willis Hadwin Tribe Sam Jones Fred Marberry Washington

Women’s National Big Three Face Tough Third Round

Forest Hills N Y August 19 The big three Helen Wills Moody Helen Jacobs and Betty Nuthall enter the third round of the 44th annual women’s national tennis singles championship. Moody meets Joan Ridley seed No 6 of the British delegation as competition heats up after two easy matches.

Forest Hills N. Y Helen Wills Moody Helen Jacobs Betty Nuthall Moody Joan Ridley J. P. Pittman Miss Ridley Chinaman Edith Strourney Mary Greer Miss. Jacobs Virginia Hilleary Philadelphia Miss Nuthall Josephine Cruickshank California Britain Lawrence A. Harper Oakland Dorothy Weisel Sacramento Dorothy Round Harper Miss Round Sarah Palfrey Boston Phyllis Mudford Great Britain Alice Francis Orange Eileen Bennett Whittingstall Marton Z. Jessup Wilmington Del Mra. Shepherd-Bar- Ton Wight-man-Cuppers

Tigers Trounce Johnson Oils to take opening series game

Western Heights Tigers beat Johnson Oils 7 to 2 in the first of a three game soft ball series. Liga pitched six hits allowed and two runs in a strong start for the Tigers with two hits from Vardy and Karim leading the offense. The second game is set for tonight at Roovelt Field with starting time listed as 7 p.m. sharp.

Liga Western Heights Tigers Johnson Oils Tigers Western Heights Vardy Karim Toth Mike Roodevelt Field Ube Sharp Barkacs S. Miko Ot Kakai A. Miko St. Ood Toth Palehey C Totvak J. Yucka P Naey Acee Penzes

McLarnin Petrolle Bout Promises Safe Strategy

Boxing preview by Henry McLemore analyzes Jimmy McLarnin and Buddy Petrolle ahead of their stadium bout. McLarnin aims for careful jab and right-hand finish while opponents model risks and tactics, with manager Jack Hurley pushing for aggression to spark a knockout. Also brief notes on women’s tennis matchups and Wightman Cup contenders.

Henry McLemore United Press Twoyork Teckes Rananer Guy Tinty McLarnin Bioodie Het Omers Jamies James Melarnain Burt Jimmy Petrolle Billy Dazzy Vance Jack Hurley Bay McLarnin Hurley

Densmore Shute Leads Ohio Open After First Round

Densmore Shute, defending champion and Lake Forest pro, held a slim lead in the Ohio Open at Hawnee Country Club Lima after 36 holes. Shute posted 68 and 74 for 142, with Waldren Celina and Steve Zuppe Springfield tied at 143, and Jock Colling Dayton Scot, Eddie Williams Cleveland at 144 for third as final round opened.

Hawnee Country Club Lima Uri Cool Albert Denney Shute Shute Lake Forest Ou Waldren Celina Steve Zuppe Springfeld Jeaders Jock Colling Dayton Cdayton Art Smith Athhits Hall Toledo Charles Columbus GF. C. Jordan Hiqua Hart Marietta Lloyd Galiivkson Cleveland Archie Thambrick Panesville Daves Ogilvie Marehl Daytog Jut- Tan Blanton al Sargent Tobale Kepler Ohio State Scotty Reston Simon Pur John Piorio Columbous Raw U.P Densmore Shute Hudson Bray Louw Waldron Steve Zappe Springfield Jock Collings Williams Cleveland & Ta M. Kenny al Marchi Tagg Urbana J Thompson Yong R. Myles Meveland Ro Bob Shave Hob Kepler Athens Norman Hart Columbus Oo Jordan Trinna Max Duval Marlets Weichman Carl Roeree Meyel Tom Hackletts Akron Martin Crom Tintardhe Carl Hunser Colla GR Twanis Han Tre Johor Dapper Pivenette A Morgan Melissani David Aon Heck Harry Ray

Krenz Drowns in Tahoe While Training for Olympics

Eric Krenz former world discus record holder and 1930 Stanford track captain drowned at Lake Tahoe after cramping while swimming from a boat with a female companion. The body was recovered half an hour later. He had set the world record with a throw of 167 feet 5 3/8 inches and was with the Olympic Club of San Francisco aiming for the 1932 Games.

Stanford University Borster Dikens Lake Tahoe San Francisco High Sierras Eric Krenz Tyneheon Krenz Olympic Club America

Cubs and Giants Open Crucial Series in New York

In New York the Cubs arrive for an eight day visit to decide their 1921 National League pennant fate. Trailing St. Louis by nine games, they must sweep Brooklyn and New York in 11 frames to overtake the leaders. Frankhouse beat the Cubs 3 2 as Worthington cleared the bases in the ninth.

New York Rigels Harnsby Chicago Cubs Cubs St. Louis Cardinals Brooklyn Boston Fred Frankhouse

Benny Leonard Faces Doubtful Comeback After Long Hiatus

The piece argues Benny Leonard, once undefeated lightweight champion, is likely to fail in a comeback after seven years away. It notes his weight around 149 pounds during training, past title defense secrecy, and compares era greats like Jeffries and Dempsey, plus Leonard’s generation peers who attempted returns and faltered.

United Press Benny Leonard Leonard Jim Jeffries Jack Dempsey Jeffries Dempsey Orangeburg Benny Lew Tendler Charley White Pat Moore Johnny Kilbane Johnny Dundee White Chicago Star Perlick Twins Jackie Phillips Jimmy Martin Phillips Martin

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