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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1931

Page

11

Elyria Netters Beat Lorain In Torn Match 3 2

Elyria Netters captained by Dick Horan edge Lorain 3 2 at Lakeview to claim a second straight win in the Inter City tennis tourney. Sharkey Smith duo won second doubles 2 6 6 2 6 3 after a tense 2 6 6 4 6 3, Hoover falls to Grossner 8 6 then 6 4 6 2.

Chuck Hupp Mading Plumb Cowie Sharkey-Smith Loral High School Frank Hoover Elyria i Gene Grossner Hoover Grosener Keith Minnich Minnich Lakeside Howdy” Martin Elyria Ralph Faris Dave Horan Elyria City Richardson Capt Tick Horan Gene Finegan Schiff Sargent Ralph Mannich

Wilroo A C Edges Motor Express 5 4 In Close Softball

Wilroo A C defeated Motor Express 5 4 last night on Richwine diamond. Gerhardinger delivered for the winners while Ozminski pitched for the losers. Wilroys seek more games and bookings with Akin at GT04 from 5 to 6 pm.

Wilroo A. C's Motor Express Richwine Gerhardinger Wailer Ozzy Ozminski Wilroy’s Johnson Otis

King Ready To Defend Trapshooting Title

Rufus A. King Jr of Wichita Falls Texas, 14 year old trap shooting champion, travels to Vandalia for the 32nd Grand American Handicap while recovering from a fractured right foot. He plans to defend his title on crutches after expected cast removal next Thursday, insisting the injury won’t be his alibi if he loses.

Rufus A. King, Jr Wichita Falls Tex America Rufus

Managers to Attend Lorain County Soft Ball Meet

Lorain county softball team managers are urged to attend a meeting at the Elyria Y M C A to plan the county tournament. The session called by J R Sandy Pflaiffer acts as the final pre tourney gathering. A key topic will be which ball size to use with 14 inch favored by Lorain clubs and 12 inch by Elyria and others. Representatives from Oberlin Wellington Am Deere, Elyria, Létain, and area teams are invited to attend at 8 o clock.

Lorain County Elyria Y. M. C. A Oh A. Alu J. R Sandy’ Pfaiffer Lorain Elyria Oberlin Wellington Am- Deere Létain Me Attac & O'Clock

Social Club Beats Red Sox 16 to 13 in Night Game

Elyria Social Club defeated Jefferson Red Sox 16 13 on Jefferson diamond in a back and forth slugfest. Slated for a rematch Sunday at Jefferson, both clubs must be ready by 19 a m as they seek revenge and league momentum.

Elyria Secial Club Jefferson Red Sox Jefferson Diamond Jefferson Kirk Dy Walker Biryker L Naer Telzerow R Roberts Mitchell Penman Webber Coinman Red Sox G. Tones Fortman Bearer Kidd Sovial Club Red Innes Davis Walker Nagy Stryker Roberts

Ruth Wins 600th Homer in Yankees 11 7 Win over Browns

Ruth hits his 600th career homer as the New York Yankees top the St. Louis Browns 11 to 7. The piece notes owners using synthetic doubleheaders to boost attendance amid waning interest in pennant races, with other NL games postponed by weather to boost gate receipts. Boston, Chicago, and Detroit advance toward elimination as Philadelphia defeats Chicago 15 to 12.

New York Philadelphia St. Louis Chicago Brooklyn Cincinnati Pittsburgh Ervin Brame Boston Detroit Red Sox White Sox Athletics

Twenty Straight! Grove Ties League Record For A's Ace

Grove's relentless run matches historic MLB streaks, tying the American League mark after a string of wins beginning April 18. The centric sequence features victories over Washington, Louis, Cleveland, Boston, Detroit, St. Louis, Chicago and more, establishing Grove among legends like Johnson Wood Marquard and Mathewson.

Grove Hrooniya Brooklyn Joe Wood Boxton Med Schampions Mion Weach Pite Boston Nowcomes Grove Phiade'piia Wood Johnson Strathr Pn Lefty Grove Marquard Christy Mathewson Hogs Radbourne Cy Young Rube Waddell Grover Alexander Three-Finger Brown Amos Rueie Joe McKinnity Jack Chesbro Letty Grave

Nichols McVey Meet Tuesday At Sandusky

Sandusky prepares for the Merchants Amateur Boxing card at Esmond Athletic Field on Tuesday August 24. Main event features Jack McVey of New York vs George Nichols, formerly Sandusky now Buffalo. Semifinal includes Bobby Covall of Lima vs Tony Lombardo of Toledo, with three other four round bouts.

Sandusky Sandusky Merchants’ Amateur Baseball Association Esmond Athletic Field Jack McVey New York George Nichols Buffalo Nichols Frenchy Belanger Rosy Rosales Leo Larvee Tiger West Jimmy Bus Ebner Phil Hough Toleda

Patsy Perroni Wins Over Hesse in Cleveland Bout

Former Canton light heavyweight Patsy Perroni defeated Rush Hesse of Columbus in six rounds in Cleveland on Friday night. Perroni, riding a three-fight win streak, used his left jab to repeatedly punish Hesse as the hometown favorite extended his string of victories in the city.

Patsy Perroni Hesse Cleveland Canton Rush Hesse Columbus Battler Perroni Columbus Peronni

Baseball Scores and Key Homers From a Slugfest Day

Detroit beat Boston 11 to 5 with seven runs in late innings. Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig led the Yankees past St. Louis 11 to 7, Ruth hitting his 35th of the year and 400th career homer, Gehrig adding his 34th. Washington defeated Cleveland 6 to 3 as Lloyd Brown limited Indiana to six hits.

Detroit Boston Babe Ruth Lou Gehrig New York Yankees St. Louis Ruth Gehrig Yanke Washington Cleveland Lloyd Brown Indiana

Moody Second in 300 Yard Medley at AAU Meet

Lorain County swimmers showed class with two thirds and a second at last night’s AAU district meet in Cleveland Heights pommel. Ralph Stephenson took third in 200 yard backstroke, Tom Moody second in the 300 yard medley, Ernie Kohlmser third in 100 yard free, Felix Danevich fourth in the mile, with Joe Tuomag also competing in the mile.

Lorain County A. U Cleveland Heights Ralph Stephenson Lorain Tom Moody Emila Ernie Kohlmser Felix Danevich Joe Tuomag

Vines Battles Perry In Net Final Today

Newport. R. 71. Aug. 22 C P Ellaworth Vines of Pasadena Cal star and American tennis hope reaches Newport Championships final with Frederick J Perry of Great Britain in men's singles. Vines has co final doubles with Keith Gledhill against John Doeg and George M Lott.

Newport. R Ellaworth Vines Pasadena Cal Newport Keith Gledhill Santa Barbara John Doeg Newark George M. Lott Philadelphia

Fragmentary Baseball Standings Record From Era Miscue

Fragmented OCR data shows partial standings and player identifiers for the American League and National League leaders. Names such as Simmons, Rath, Davies, Bottomley, Grimm, and Terry appear with garbled stats and club notations, and a stray reference to New York.

ANLR Simmons Pati Rath National QeNanur ATR Pet Davia Phe Terry Krheiy Bottomley SKS Grimm Gene Rko New York

Minnich Takes Lakeside Singles Title

Ralph Minnich of Lorain captured the Lakeside singles title by defeating Dr. E T Middleton of Cleveland in the finals 7 6 6 1 6 1. Minnich also claimed the district junior title and later teamed with Henry Kohlmyer in doubles, losing to Middleton and Eddie Blickle 6 4 6 4 11 9.

Wakeside Ralph Minnich Lorain

Ruth pays $10 for 600th homer at Sportsman's Park

Babe Ruth belted his 600th major league home run in St. Louis and bought the ball for $10 after the blast at Sportsman's Park. A 10-year-old, Tommy Caprico, retrieved the ball and received the reward, a $10 bill, from Ruth.

ST. Louis Babe Ruth Sportsman's Park America Ruth Tommy Caprico

St. Paul Triumphs Over Louisville 6 1 In Pennant Bid

St. Paul defeated Louisville Colonels 6 to 1 on the road in the American Association pennant chase. Chester Nichols, recently moved from the Phillies, allowed only four hits with a Bill Herman homer for Louisville the lone bright spot.

Columbus St. Paul Louisville Colonels Chester Nichols Phillies Colonels Bill Herman Minneapolis Indianapolis Frank O'Rourke Brewers Milwaukee Toledo Fred Stiely Bob Boken Padden Kansas City

Senators Triumph In Fourth Game 6-3 Over Indians

Washington Senators break slump to beat the Cleveland Indians 6-3 in game four. Lloyd Brown pitched well for Washington, holding Indians hitters to scattered singles while Clint of Cleveland faltered before relief by Jablonowski. Browns and Manush contributed key hits as Washington finally plates runs. Indians offense stumbles against strong defense and timely outs.

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American League standings and today’s schedule recap

Washington leads with 6 wins and 15 losses while New York sits at 11 and Philadelphia at 15. Chicago visits Detroit, Boston hosts Louis, and Philadelphia plays Chicago. National games feature Pittsburgh at Boston and Chicago at Brooklyn with two games. St Louis battles Philadelphia, Boston plays Detroit, and more matchups listed across major leagues.

Washington Philadelphia York Chicago Taday Shiangion M@leveland Siedelphia St. Lewis Boston Detroit Pittsburgh Brooklyn Cincinnatil New York St. Louis

Watts Cups Akron District Golf Title

Spaulding Watts, star of the Inks, claimed the Akron district golf title by defeating Jack Mantolto after Mantolto missed a six inch putt on the 38th green. final round outcome decided in extra hole play.

Akron Spaulding Watts Inks Jack Man- To Ohio J Up Mun- To

Local baseball doubleheader set for Cascade and Ely Stadium

Cuyahoga and Lorain County League cards headline tomorrow with doubleheaders at Cascade Park and Ely Stadium. Elyria Merchants host Savannah Semi-Pros at 1:30, then Elyria Business Men vs Olmsted Falls with renewed lineups. Heath to start on mound against Mike Reddy. Tom Smith back at first. Fred Smith at short. Thomas Furnitures team to throw, with Forties practice at 12:20. Maroons face West Park A. C. at 3:30, Eagles travel to Amherst to meet Mischka Meats at 2:45, Al Sharp to start for the Eagles. More action as Olmsted for C and L and local clubs seek wins to rebound from recent losses.

Russ Davies Cuyahoga Lorain County Cascade Ely Stadium Merchants Savannah Cascade Park Ely Tia Spencer Pinkie’ Smith Klein Mound Corps Elyria Business Olmsted Falls A. Co Ben Mahl Stave Tom Smith Hbase Fred Smith Heath Mike Reddy Thomas Furginires Sotien Lormz Fred Ross Jones Drim

Helen Wills Moody Leads U S in Tennis Tourney

Forest Hills N Y American tennis star Helen Wills Moody returns to the courts after a year away and is a strong favorite to win. Moody faces Chyllis Mudford as Britain’s Eileen Bennett Whittingstall and Miss Nutall vie for semifinal berths in a heavyweight women’s event with Day’s matches highlighting the Wightman Cup context.

Forest Hills N.Y Helen Wills Mandy Eingles England Beast Braeker Moody Betts Nuthall Chyllis Mudford Airs Eileen Bennett Whittingstall

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