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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1936
Page
8
The 1936 season builds to a make or break moment as Schmidt calls for Ohio State grid hopefuls amid a busy fall schedule.
Ernie Braden Ayre reports a possible Schmeling versus Louis rematch for late September in New York if the New York Boxing Commission cancels the Braddock bout. Joe Jacobs and Mike Jacobs expect Schmeling to agree, while Braddock’s manager Joe Gould doubts a Schmeling clash before mid year.
The 1938 City-Wide horseshoe pitching tournament entries are extended to 9 p m Monday due to slow signups. Elyria residents may enter at Riverview Park courts each evening until 9. A small entry fee is charged. Clyde Ryan defends his title as champion.
The outstanding femi ning softball teams in this section of the country will play tonight at Harmon Field on East River street. The Cleveland Fisher Foods face the Cleveland National Screw and Manufacturing Company in a full evening of games with a 7 30 p m start. The Foods boast stars like Aure Koeing Gladys Lommier Catherine Benda and Florence Northstine and hope to rebound from a 2 0 victory over Weaver Wapatiunael champions two weeks ago. The screw outfit leads the Cleveland Class A league while the Foods and Weaver Walls trail. Earlier tonight two men’s teams Wabrowski Meats Elyria and Rothgery Motors Grafton will play. The Elyria Sports Association sponsors the program which hopes for a record crowd at Harmon Field.
New York boxing officials study medical reports to decide on postponing Braddock’s September title defense against Schmeling. Braddock cites an operation window of four to five months for hand surgery, while promoters push for a big money rematch with Louis if Braddock cannot fight. Commission likely to delay defense to next summer due to arthritis in Braddock’s left hand and both elbows.
Elyria Merchants girls head to Lorain to play the Weitz Girls at Lakeview Park tonight at 6 15. Pfandier Company and Merchants also play at McKinley Diamond at 6 14.
The Pennzoils rallied to defeat North Olmsted in a close contest. Taya Nase Bridee led with a standout performance as the team converted key plays late.
Yesterday's baseball recap highlights Pittsburgh Pirates heroics as a clutch RBI single delivers the winning run against the Chicago Cubs in a tense midweek clash. Arky VW and Lith Lith contribute key moments in a close contest.
Lorain sports notes predict a strong 1937 season under veteran coach Earl McCaskey with Hal Pryor as assistant and a possible new star from junior high. Elyria’s prospects and Ohio State invites for Lorain players mix with boxing, racing, and local clubs as area teams chase championships across Lake Erie League roots.
Indianapolis stood as the eastern sector’s last playoff hope as the American Association nears its Sept 9 start. Western clubs had dominated, but Indianapolis, one game behind Minneapolis in fourth, rose with a 2 to 1 victory over the Columbus Red Birds. Bud Tin ning, a Columbus player, was injured.
Contrary to last night reports two games remain on the Industrial League schedule. Senera Industries meets Fox Furnace at McKinley and Perry Fay faces Steel and Tubes at Hamilton. A Tubes victory over Perry Fay would clinch the second half title.
Electrolux held first place in City League softball with an 11 2 victory over Diedrick Cigars on the McKinley diamond. Pete Roka pitched four hitter whose only outs came on four singles while Paul Elek homered and Electrolux tallied all runs in the first and third frames. In a separate game Dobrowski Meats and Bittner Funeral Home battled to a 2 2 tie as darkness halted play after seven innings.
Ohio State football coach Francis Schmidt, while on vacation in Canada, sent 60 invitations to varsity players to report for the opening drill September 10. The returning squad will be three deep at most positions, as 12 regulars graduated, leaving a roster heavy with sophomores and new faces for the 1935 season led by a demanding schedule.
Cincinnati Aug 21 UP Dizzy Dean fanned 21st win of season as St Louis Cardinals rally from a 2 1 deficit in the ninth inning to defeat the Cincinnati Reds 4 to 2. Hollingsworth allowed six innings of two hit baseball before heat effects, Cardinals hitters struck in the seventh and eighth to seize the lead then held firm in the final frame.
Cleveland slugger Mel Harder, back from a shoulder injury, was set to start against the St. Louis Browns in the opening game of a series. Paul Andrews would oppose him after beating the Indians with six hits last Sunday. The Indians rested after a pond trip through the west.
The Camp Lorain Cavaliers beat the 5 Points Markets 12 to 6 at Jefferson diamond. Taylor and Baker powered the winners as the battery.
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