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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1939

Page

12

First Annual Ohio State Girls Softball Tournament Recap

Thirteen teams from eight districts competed in the first girls softball tournament. Youngstown Fishian Insurance forfeited after Sunday play restrictions, triggering controversy over entry rules and bracket decisions. Youngstown Mayor Pants led the champions with four games, defeating Ridgeville in the final. Moyers and Bittners were led by Catholic priests Fr. Dunn and Fr. Buescher.

Ohio Youngstown Fishian Insurance Wilkes Mears Columbus Ridgeville Bilt D. H. Fairfield Youngstown Fairfield Youngstown Girls C. Carl May Portsmouth LaGrange Recreation Ridgeville Fishians LaGrange Youngstown Mayor Hibbs Universal Mansfeld Frankis Bakery Elyria Moyers and Bittners William Dunn St. Ann's Church The Moyer’s Joseph R. Buescher Ridgeville St. Peter's

Sharkey and Smith Take City Tennis Doubles Title in Winds

Jim Sharkey and Pierre Smith won the City Tennis doubles championship at Elyria Tennis Club, defeat ing Dave Horan and George Sharkey in straight sets 11-9 10-8 6-2. The victory ends Horan’s eight-year streak of winning teams and features standout play from Smith and timely serves by Sharkey amid high winds.

Jim Sharkey Pierre Smith City Dave Horan George Sharkey Elyria Pete Naughton Horan Smith G. Sharkey Deuce Jim Pete J. Sharkey- Smith George Dave

Wakeman Caps Edge Akron Goodrich 1–0 In Thriller

Wakeman Red Caps edged Akron Goodrich Local 1 to 0 under the lights. Winning run scored in the ninth. pitcher duel featured six hits apiece. Wakeman improves to 21st win in 27 games as both hurlers held firm until the final frame.

Wakeman Wakeman Red Caps Akron Goodrich Red Caps Bement Weyrauch Akron Port Clinton Wrakenman AR Doelier Bartlome Hamlin Burleson Endres Seattog Ob Ssr

Hardwares Seek To Win Recreation Loop Title

The Elyria Hardwares can clinch the Lorain County Recreation League softball championship tonight by defeating the Read Jewelers at 6 p.m. on the Jefferson diamond. If Read wins, the teams share the second half title after a 7-7 tie in their last meeting.

Elyria Hardwares Lorain County Recreation League Read Jewelers Jefferson Diamond Hardwares Reads

Cards Win Two in National League Title Chase

Johnny Mize powered the St. Louis Cardinals to a doubleheader sweep of Cincinnati, boosting their drive to Three and a half games behind the Reds. Mize hit two homers and drove in six in the nightcap as the Cardinals won 7-5 after a 7-1 victory, part of a 19-21 surge. The day also noted Reds losses and standings shift as other NL and AL results rolled in.

George Kirksey United Press EW York Johnny Mize Red Birds Cardinals St. Louis Reds Mize National League Cincinnat Philadelphia Cards Brooklyn Pittsburgh Cubs Pirates Claude Passeau Max Butcher Giants Phillies New York Phils Yanks Red Sox Athletics Seibert Johnson Bronx Bombers Steve Sandra Herow Cardinal Cincinnati

Carlisle Softballers Triumph in Tournament Heat

The Carlisle A. C. softball team defeated North Elyria Grange 9 to 6 and Grafton Eagles 6 to 1 to clinch wins in a Carlisle tournament. A separate match saw Grafton best Elyria A and P Stores 9 to 0.

Carlisle Carlisle A. C North Elyria Grange Grafton Eagles Grafton Elyria A & P Stores

Y Ramblers Beat LaGrange 5 to 4 in Eleven Innings

The YY M C A Ramblers edged the LaGrange Hardwares in an eleven inning baseball game at LaGrange diamond. Vic Maiden and Gib Diewald paired for the Ramblers while Hopkins pitched and Hastings caught for LaGrange.

YY. M. C. A. Ramblers LaGrange Hardwares LaGrange Vic Maiden Gib Diewald Hopkins Hastings Hardwares

Silver's Jewelers To Play Oberlin Outfit

The Vic Silver's Jewelers of Elyria face the Stanley Boots of Oberlin in a feature softball game at Morris Field tonight. First pitch is at 8 30 with Jewelers members meeting at 152 Warren Ave Elyria at 7 30.

Oberlin Vic Silver Jewelers Elyria Stanley Boots Morris Field Warren Ave

Seconda Baptist A C and South End Old Timers Softball Meet

Seconda Baptist A C and South End Old Timers plan a 6 15 p m softball game tonight at the Steel and Tubes diamond. Venezuela ranks as the world’s third largest oil producer according to claims in the report.

Seconda Baptist A. C South End Venezuela

Wrestling Battle Royal at Rialto Friday Night

Five wrestlers clash in the Royal Battle Royal at the Rialto Theatre Friday night promoted by the Elyria Sports Club. Participants include Wild Bill Zimovitch Nicaragua Buck Weaver Danny Savich Steve Nenoff Silent Rattan with semi final and main event format described.

Rialto Theatre Elyria Wild Bill Zimovitch Nicaragua Buck Weaver Terre Haute Ind Danny Savich Salt Lake City Utah Steve Newoff Detroit Silent Rattan Kansas City Rattan Weaver Zimovitch Nenoff Wild Bit Ali Pasha India Frankie Clemons Dan Savich

Avon Beats Fairview 5 to 2 in Suburban League tilt

A large crowd watched Avon defeat Fairview 5 to 2 in Avon. Schneider pitched the complete game for Avon while Conrad was the Nelding star, starting four double plays. Next Sunday Avon meets North Olmsted Gunselman Café at North Olmsted for the league lead.

Avon, O Avon Fairview Schneider Conrad Nelding North Olmsted Gunselman Cafe North Olmsted

Standings Report From The League Season

Standings show St. Teeuis at 7 7, Cincinnati 1 4 Mhienga fea, Pottsburgh at 6 0 with a note the game ended after six innings due to Suncas Law. New York S 2. Mhiladelphia 4 2 Beookinva and Boston games postponed by rain.

St. Teeuis Cincinnati Mhienga Fea Pottsburgh Suncas Law New York Mhiladelphia Beookinva Boston

Grafton Motors Beat Cleveland Nine In Tight Clash

In Grafton Ohio on August 21 the Grafton Rothgery Motors edged the Cleveland Ramblers 2 to 1 with Cowles pitching a one hit game. Grafton racked four hits led by Miller with two. Next Sunday the Motors face the Wellington Merchants.

Grafton Grafton Rothgery Motors Cowles Cleveland Ramblers Motors Jasinski Miller Wellington Merchants

Major Loop Leaders CYO Teams Clash Tonight

Holy Cross and Jorain St Michaels CYO teams square off in a league game on Lorain Oakwood diamond tonight starting at 3:13 PM. Holy Cross players should report to 1h Street and West Ave at 3:13.

Holy Cross Jorain St. Michaels Lorain Oakwood West Ave

Father and Son tournament winners at Elyria Country Club

In yesterdays Father and Son event at Elyria Country Club Dr W H Hull and Billy Hull took low gross with 166 two pairs, L P Tafford and Bob Tufford were second at 177 while low net went to W B Timms Jr and Bill Timms Sr with 159 and Joe Knuff Sr and Joe Knuff Jr with 161. Mixed four ball went to Mr and Mrs L P Tufford with 195 and Mrs C T McConnell and L W Chapin were second with 156.

Elyria Country Club W. H. Hull Billy Hull L P. Tafford Bob Tufford W. B Bill Timms Joe Knuff Joe Knuf, Jr L. P. Tufford C. T. McConnell L. W. Chapin Howard Barbour Paul Gentze Dale Miller J. J. Parks H. L. Knapp Oscar Haserodt

Business Men Sweep Oberlin In Sunday doubleheader

Elyria Business Men win both ends of a double header at Cascade Park defeating Oberlin News Sports 8 to 4 and Broadway Radius 9 to 8. Les Drage pitched game one with eight strikeouts and nine Oberlin hits. Tom Reid hit a ninth inning homer in the nightcap as Drage and Mucha matched zeroes until late.

Elyria Business Men Cascade Park Oberlin News Sports Oberlin Broadway Business Men Les Drage Oberlin Elgorians Gutman Tom Reid Rocky Birch Mucha Broadway Isrin Westress Oberiin Marywell Ceea Cecil Dee Smitelw GG Oberdin Ool Leivria Campbell Korbes Drage Grtinan F. Strueke Guttinn Cutlaan Dooble and Hovey

Indians Lose To Sox For 4th Straight Defeat

Cleveland returns home in Aug 21 report as the Indians fall 6 to 5 in 10 innings to the Chicago White Sox. McNair delivered the deciding hit with two on as Chicago extends its lead to four and a half games for third in the AL. Harder allowed ten hits over eight innings before Dobson yielded the extra frame loss.

Dutch Leonard Washington Boston Jimmy Foxx Red Sox Eric McNairs White Sox Indians Vernon Kennedy Bud Newsom Browns Tigers Leveland Cleveland Indians Chicago White Sox Cleveland McNair Chicago Eric McNair Sox Mel Harder Dobson Harder Chicago AR Llatyes Brow Cleveland AB. BR A. Ie Roudveat Campbell Herth Tf Olsen Mit Seobad Tian Bn Ag& Closeltue Oo Aie Ung Hye Ls Troskey Boudvreau Weerberly McNeir Diosenthal Ikreevich Rosenthal Hale Klewth Ikreeviel Wkwuohet Trosky Kreevieh Chapman Tiases Javes Apming Kuheli Bonudrean Marek Wkithel Appling Withel Laett Om Hases Cleve- Tun Hallsa- Harder Lebsen d. Lhueney Struch Ette Haurder Dolbsen Liguer Dills Hiarder Coin Rignes Ling Brown Im Lo Labson Waneteer Dpebson Geisel, Rue Ormsbs

Lou Gehrig Examined At Mayo Clinic Today

Lou Gehrig, first baseman of the New York Yankees, returns to Mayo Clinic to assess progress in his paralysis battle. He reports injections twice weekly since last visit, noting improved mood and a pound gained per week since retirement to the coast ten weeks ago. He remains unable to exercise but wears his uniform for each imagined game.

Rochester Minn Lou Gehrig New York Yankees Mayo Clinic Yankees

Cleveland All Stars Win Horseshoe Match at Wade Park

An All-Star team from the Greater Cleveland Horseshoe League defeated Warren 19 to 10 to 17 at Wade Park Cleveland yesterday. Four Elvrra pitchers also pitched in the qualifier for the Lorain and Cuyahoga County tournament to be held next Sunday. Harry Limes Charlie Elkins Mesnard Dahl and Frank Yarsa will represent Elyria in the tourney.

Greater Cleveland Warren Wade Park Cleveland Elvrra Lorain Cuyahoga County Harry Limes Charlie Elkins Mesnard Dahl Frank Yarsa Elyria

Bone Radios and Lorain O PLS Play at Roosevelt

A softball game unfolds tonight at 6 p m on the Roosevelt diamond with Bone Radios facing Lorain O PLS in a featured matchup.

Roosevelt Bone Radios Lorain O. Pls Roosevelt Diamond

Muena do et Parch Struck Out By Mineha Bt the Bireh

The record reads as a compact sports note with names Muena do and Parch facing Mineha Bt in a pitching contest. Bireh field is mentioned with a 4.0 worn tong pitcher Parekh. Lesina pitoher Ruehea appears as a related name in the fragmentary text.

Muena Do Mineha Lesina Pitoher Ruehea

Moyer Pants Club Wins Ohio Girls Softball Championship

The Moyer Pants Club defeated the Ridgeville Bittners 6 to 0 at Ely Stadium to become champions of Ohio's girls softball. Dorothy Pitts pitched the tournament’s first no hit no run game, while Youngstown fishians, Columbus Willis Meats, and Elyria Frank's Bakery were notable rivals in a first officially sanctioned Ohio Softball Association event. The title game capped a tourney marked by close semis and strong crowds.

Ohio Ridgeville Bittner Funeral Home Ely Stadium Ohio Softball Association Youngstown Mayer Pants Chicago Ridgeville Bittners Youngstown Fishian Insurance Fithians C. Carl May Ohio Softball Bittners Willie Meats Columbus Dorothy Pitts Youngstown Fishians Mine Youngstown Panis Elyria Frank Semele Inal Youngpa Town Ab.foh. O. Ale Grusee Et Are MauLonucci As Wed Brusca Tbeae Scenia Rfe O-Ao-O Antuiuucci Vu Fe Comiskey Ce Hollis Ryan Pyintuski Miscivich Rm Frank Hahery -Ab Riveret Seen Wea Staurian Hutchiusen Hutchinson, Smith Gawrtford Burke Nettleton Tilberg McLaushlin Aaleueky Stantion Ridgeville Minegan As Ae Diedrich Rf Finegan RL Pitts Iilliams Lae Pires Gravsny Ralco Mitszsnski Helen Engler Jassies Toledo Entery Youngstown Moyer Pants Moyer Pants Elyria Frank's Bakery Bittner Funeral Home

No-Hit Pitcher Leads Ridgeville in Minor League Tourney

The Chronicle-Telegram reports from the tournament box scores with Ridgeville’s Dorothy Pitts throwing a no hit game and fanning eight with four walks against Willie Meats Columbus champs. Youngstown ace limited Ridgeville to three hits as finals show Moyer Pants defeating Ridgeville 6 0.

Youngstown Ridgeville Lassies Miss Pitts Willie Meats Columbus Frank's Bakery Akron Goodrich Toledo Keith Meyer Pants Betty Gafford Mishkovitch Engler

Indiana Girl Snares National Swim Title

Clementon New Jersey August 21 Ann Hardin 15 of New Albany Indiana representing Lakeside Swimming Club Louisville Kentucky won the National AAU senior women's long distance title in Clementon Lake. She completed the three mile course in 1 minute 20.27 seconds to break the event record by one minute yesterday.

Clementon N. J A.p—Ann Fiardin New Albany Ind Lakeside Swimming Club Louisville Clementon Lake

U S Track Stars Rout French Runners in Paris Meet

United States track team defeated France in Paris taking 10 of 12 events. Clyde Jeffrey Les Steers and Bill Watson each won twice. Charlie Beetham, formerly of Chico State, captured the 800 meters in 1 33.0.

Paris United States Europe France Clyde Jeffrey Les Steers San Francisco Olympic Club Bill Watson Michigan Charlie Beetham Chis State

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