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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1930
Page
2
Lorain travels to Riverview Sunday in a high stakes Suburban League clash with Elyria. The game hinges on pitching depth led by Telainik and Skrip, with Elyria seen as the favorite but Lorain aiming to upset and claim the league lead.
Newport R I Aug 21 The Vanderbilt yacht Enterprise scored a decisive win over Weetamoe in the first elimination race among the ten Heats for the America s Cup challengers. Yankee and Wind were in close pursuit as Fermain and Wandersell also competed amid secret course pairings and ongoing contest delays.
In Newark on August 21 Mickey Walasorid’s muddle weight champion won all 17 rounds against Gan Vie Far- Flone of Philadelphia at Dreamland Park. Forgione was dropped in the second round and again a the match, suffering a bad cut. Walter weighed 165 and Forgione 16s.
High waves forced the postponement of Lorain’s annual swim marathon. The meet is sanctioned by the AAU. Forty seven entries are listed.
Major league batting leaders list top American and National Leaguers with games played at bats runs hits and averages. Names shown include Gering Simon Cochin Ruth Dickey Fox and Klein among others with season and prior year overlays.
Holy Cross juniors defeated Elyria Foundry 114 at home with four home runs by the Junior Raiders. The report notes strong Elyria defense and lists players and battery names for the game.
Two tennis stars who held the championship for the last six years meet in the National Public Parks Tournament final at Roch Creek courts. George Jennings, left handed, won titles in 1929 and 1930 and 35 favored to repeat, while Ted Drewes, veteran, aims to deny him the crown. They are set to meet today in the decisive match.
Five Elyria City players helped the Gratton Bittners defeat Wakeman 7 to 3 at the Weill zton Pairgrounds. Ambrose led with three hits, Hastings pitched a complete game for ten strikeouts, and Wakhman used three pitchers in a losing effort.
Walter Hagen heads a field of 253 at the Western Open start in Indianwood Michigan at the 13th edition. The veteran pro aims to regain a major title after 13 years while challengers push to break course records and challenge Hagen across 72 holes.
Steel And Tubes defeated the Westerns 10 to 2 to seize the league lead. Early offense set the tone as Steel And Tubes built a strong margin and controlled the game from the start.
In a cluttered standings update, teams from New York Brooklyn Philadelphia and Columbus face key games today. National results highlight outcomes across cities including St Paul Minneapolis and Indianapolis with multiple associations noted.
The Phillies defeated the Pirates in a high scoring game while the Giants and Cubs split a doubleheader. Remy Kremer earned his first win of the season in a shutout of the Boston Braves. The Athletics routed Detroit 19 to 6 as NL leaders faltered with all three top clubs losing. The Senators pounded the Browns 14 to 4 in St. Louis.
The Cleveland Indians start a four game set with the New York Yankees on the Eastern time. The series opener follows a strong prior record by the Redskins and Ravens in their recent games. Hudlin is slated to open the series with Brown, followed by Ferrer and Lawson, forming the regular pitching staff.
Forest Hills scene shifts to serious competition as Betty Nuthall pursues the crown in the Women’s National Tennis Championship quarterfinals. She faces Dorothy Weisel in the fourth round, with Baroness Levi and Penelope Anderson advancing in other brackets toward potential semi finals with Mrs I A Harper.
The Pfaudiers softball team beat the Second Congregationalists 6 to 1 at Richwine Field in front of a crowd. Schoartsch pitched for the Pfaudiers, keeping the visitors scattered as Battenhouse closed out the game with solid relief. Nick Struck was credited with three bases on balls and Battenhouse drove in runs, while Battenhouse and Burton led a balanced attack for the winners. Time of game 49 minutes.
The Cubs host the New York Giants in a four game series likely to decide the 1939 National League pennant race. Chicago aims to rest its overworked pitching staff as Giants stars test their resilience and Chicago eyes a record attendance with good weather and strong advance sales.
Lightweight champion Singer and Tony Canzoneri are set for title bouts in November at Madison Square Garden and Yankee Stadium. Singer will face Sima Melanin at 142 pounds on Sep 14, while Canzonetti meets Billy Petrolle. The Fargo Express is on the Paddy Harmon benefit card in Chicago.
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