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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1939

Page

2

Notre Dame Navy football game tickets slated for Cleveland

Inquiries from this department note the Notre Dame Navy game at Cleveland on October 21. Ticket prices are 1.10, 2.20, 3.30 and 4.40 with applications sent to J Arthur Haley at The University of Notre Dame, South Bend Indiana. Mrs Leonard P Tufford wins Elyria Country Club women’s golf title for the second time. she praises her caddie in the final, while George Pagan faces critique from caddie house and loses in first round to Chuck Zalenka in a club tournament. Gerry Pomeroy misses a state tournament lineup due to mumps, sidelining her from Frank’s Bakery girls. Youngstown Moyer Pants girls’ team criticized for rough play, yet still claims the championship.

Notre Dame Navy Cleveland J. Arthur Haley University of Notre Dame South Bend Indiana Leonard P. Tufford Elyria Country Club

Armstrong and Ambers battle for lightweight crown in New York

Armstrong defends his lightweight title tonight in New York with Lou Ambers as a top challenger. Jimmy Vaughan of Cleveland backs Ambers to win and seize the crown, while this corner favors Armstrong unless Hammerin Henry’s hands fail. Also noted are plans by Louie Kaplan to enter Akron’s Soap Box Derby next year and a state softball tournament at Red Bird stadium featuring 16 teams including Toledo Paige Dairy and Lucher Packers.

Armstrong Lou Ambers New York Lou Jimmy Vaughan Cleveland Vaughan Ambers Hammerin Henry Louie Kaplan Nate Brenner Elyria Akron Louie Brenner Bittner Funeral Red Bird Stadium Columbus American Association Toledo Paige Dairy Lucher Packers Dayton John Brown's Council of Barberton Pemberton United Press Sports EW York Henry Armstrong Yankee Stadium Benny Leonard Lew Tendler Madison Square Garden Garden

Coin Flip Decides Shootoff in Vandalia 100-Target Event

Earl Ford of Wellington posted 100 straight targets in the regulation shoot, tying with two others. A shoot-off followed with all three breaking 25 straight, and a coin flip decided Ford’s fate. Ford, a top Lorain County shooter who runs a Wellington restaurant, seeks more wins as plans for 1940 include boosting his team and recruitment notes for Earl Weaver and Margaret Nettleton.

Earl Ford Wellington Vandalia Ford Lorain County Herman Juicy Klein Frank's- Bakery Ely Stadium Evelyn Weaver Lorain Margaret Nettleton LaGrange Weaver Nettleton

Ambers Armstrong Fight Preview Aims for Medical View

Henry Armstrong, known as Hustling Henry, is rated superior in power and speed, but Lou Ambers faces a health uncertainty. The writer notes Armstrong’s hands may be recovered from prior pounding, and predicts the outcome hinges on Armstrong’s physical condition and readiness for the Yankee Stadium bout.

York Lou Ambers Henry Armstrong Armstrong Henry

Grid Rules Clinic Set in Columbus for Sept 1

Major John Griffith and Walter Okeson head a list of guests invited to the Ohio Association of Football Officials Rules Clinic in Columbus on September 1 and 2. Ohio State figures Francis Schmidt and L. W. St. John are listed among attendees with a golf tournament opening and heavy discussion on September 2. Coaches from the Ohio College Athletic Conference are expected to meet to discuss rules interpretations for the coming season.

Columbus John Griffth Big Ten Walter Okeson National Football Rules Committee Ohio Association of Football Officials H.R. Townsend Ohio High School Athletic Association Griffith Okeson South Francis Schmidt Ohio State L. W. St. John University Country Club Ohio College Athletic Conference

Leading Hitters By United Press Brttles

A rough tally of early season leaders shows Ted Foxx of the Red Sox atop several categories with 68119 plate appearances, 4304 at bats and a .366 batting average. Other leaders include Joe DiMaggio and Mize with notable runs, hits and power totals across the league in this snapshot.

Brttles G. AB Pet. DiMaggio Tank Foxx Med Sox Mize Cardinals Red Sox Giants Williams A.c McCormick Reds Ted Son Hans LE Rolfe sWankees Lee Oy McCosky Viisers Co Johnson Athletics Viltm Rolfe Yankees Tos McCormick Neds Co Lad McQuinn Browns

Elyria and Grafton Eagles Meet at Western Automatic Diamond

Elyria Eagles and Grafton White Eagles will play a softball game tonight at 6 PM on the Western Automatic diamond. All players are asked to report.

Elyria Eagles Grafton White Eagles

Polish National Alliance Baseball Practice Tonight

The Polish National Alliance baseball team will drill on the Western diamond at 6 P M tonight with Vic Maiden John Maiden Bill Mackin J Maslyk A Reid and Bob Clark listed among participants.

National Alliance Vic Maiden John Maiden Bill Mackin J. Maslyk A. Reid Bob Clark

Ambers Fights Lead to Quick Finish in Rematch?

Fragmentary boxing line suggests Ambers dominated the previous bout, placing his opponent on the floor twice and nearly finishing with a nine count. The text hints at a rematch or continuation through 18 rounds, but specifics are unclear.

Ne‘ll Ambers

Reds Win Over Phils Gain In Pennant Race

Reds defeat the Phillies 7 0 boosting their lead in the National League pennant race as Cardinals fall to the Dodgers 7 1. Rookie John Niggeling earned the win for Cincinnati while Luke Hamlin notches his 13th win for Brooklyn. Dodgers move into fourth. Giants drop to fifth. Cubs reduce gap with 4 3 win over the Giants.

George Kirkley United Press EW York Cardinals Reds Phillies Dodgers Giants Cubs John Niggeling Indianapolis Phils Frank McCormick Bill Hershberger Cincinnati Luke Hamlin Brooklyn Cards Jimmy Brown Don Padgett Dolf Camilli Stainback Parks Sunkel Warneke French Larry French P. K. Wrigley Gabby Hartnett Hank Leiber

Play Advances In City-Wide Tennis Singles Tourney

City tennis tourney moved forward with several matches recorded. Vic Maiden defeated Walt Michael 6 4 3 68 7 5 in a surprise upset as Michael was No 4 seed. Maiden followed with 6 3 0 6 6 0 over Bob DeLloyd and will face Dave Horan next. Women saw Jean Reichard beat Peg Marsh 6 3 6 0 and Nora Smith defaulted over Claire McGuire. Iary Brickman beat Kay Sinnott 6 4 6 4. Finals set for next Sunday at the Tennis Club.

Vic Maiden Walt Michael Michael Maiden Bob DeLloyd Dave Horan Ray Rawitz Steve Barbash Boo Sharkey Sharkey Borbash Horbash Bob Elyria Tennis Club Jean Reichard Peg Marsh Claire McGuire Nora Smith Iary Brickman Kay Sinnott

Hiestand Seeks 4th N A Trapshoot Crown

Joe Hiestand of Hillsboro Ohio defends his North American Clay Target championship title at the 40th Grand American Trapshoot facing tough competition. Walter A Peterson of Lynn Massachusetts won the champion of champions event while Hiestand tied for second. Peterson also won a state title in Massachusetts and others claimed junior senior honors. Mrs Lela Hall may not defend the Women’s North American due to a kidney infection. The day’s events include a 30-target handicap high professional and an East West team race.

Gam. O Joe Hiestand Hillsboro Ohio Farmer Hiestand Walter A. Peterson Lynn Mass Lela Hall Strasburg Peterson Massachusetts Vic Reinders Waukesha Wis H. L. Cheek Clinton Cheek Ray Frienup St. Louis Rudy Etchen Kansas Wichita Jack’ Farbearn Logan R C. Zimmerman Franklin Thomas Marshall, Jr Yorklyn Del Ichen

St Agnes Tops St Marys in CYO Softball Tilt

Don Gurney pitched three hit ball as St Agnes defeated St Marys 3 to 3 in a CYO League game played last night on the General Industries diamond. Bungard and Dewey hit home runs, and the winners drew seven hits from Ross.

Leagle Ub New York Liz Soustern Chicago Wlevelland Thais Uura Isymarten Philadelphia Louis Nationat Leagul Hhelenath Chivagy Mittsburgh Bustan Tus Cincinnati Brooklyn St Louis New Indianapolis Louisville Settee St Paul Smith Milwaukee Rola Columbus Pba Ny Yeaterday Paul Astrig VYMW Minneapolis Toledo Henke Milwauker Alawirr Kansas City Louisville International League Ste Tani Db Bee Qlerseyv City Llenke Rochester Oho Flass Syracuse Peta Celbuin Buffalo Newark Pere Ats Montreal TORO St Mars 'S Toronto Jalowiec Cebt Tase Dewey Buinyard Gurney Baltimore Tersey Charleston Dayton Youngstown Portsmouth Don Gurney St. Agnes St. Mary's General Industries Ross Bungard Dewey

Wynieski and Minnich to meet in Elyria Caddie Class A final

Wynieski defeats Janowicz 2 and 1 and Minnich beats Krucinski 1-up to reach the Elyria Country Club Class A final. The Class B crown features Niegowski vs Shaffstall after Niegowski beat Shafftall 3 and 1 and Shaffstall edged Karby 1 up.

Walter Wynieski Diex Minnich Elyria Country Club Wynieski Ed Janowicz Stan Krucinski Walter Niegowski Ed Shaffstall Niegowski Carl Shafftall Steve Karby

McKinley Wins Softball Clash Over Elyria Bankers 8–5

McKinley Recreation softball team defeated the Elyria Bankers 8 to 5 last night on the McKinley diamond. Mottala pitched for the winners with Craft on the mound for the Bankers.

McKinley Recreation Elyria Bankers McKinley Diamond Mottala Craft Bankers

Elyria High Varsity Gridders Meet Friday

Elyria High announces a Friday night meeting for the varsity football squad in the school gym at 8 PM. Athletic Director and head coach Roy B. Clymer will lead the session. Practices for the Crimson gridders start September 1.

Elyria High Elyria High School Roy B. Clymer Crimson

Bob Feller Set To Face Senators In Night Game

Bob Feller will take the mound for the Cleveland Indians against the Washington Senators in the fifth night game at home this season. He trails New York Yankees star Red Ruffing by one win, 18 to 17, as he seeks more victories after a lean month. Alex Carrasquel starts for the Senators with five wins and seven defeats.

Cleveland, O Bob Feller Cleveland Indians Washington Senators Feller New York Yankees Red Ruffing Alex Carrasquel

Recreation Loop Tilt Under Lights Tonight

The Elyria Hardwares seek the Lorain County Recreation Softball League title as they face Read Jewelers at Ely Stadium under lights. A win clinches the first half crown. a Read win ties both teams for a playoff for the season gonfalon. The First Methodist Church plans an Old Timers game at 7 15.

Elyria Hardwares Lorain County Recreation Read Jewelers Ely Stadium Jefferson Diamond Walter Sheldon Hardwares Reads Gonfalon First Methodist Church

Silver Jewelers win over Oberlin outfit

In Morris Field night game, Vic Silver's Jewelers of Elyria defeated Oberlin Stanley Boots 12 to 3. Frank Soditch pitched a three-hit win as Mahl hit a long homer for Silver, with Krewecer adding a Oberlin homer.

Oberlin Vic Silver Jewelers Elyria Oberlin Stanley Boots Morris Field Frank Soditch Earl Mahl Silvers Shepard Krewecer Silver St. HE. Henkes I. Jalowiec Mahl Ib Bien Ofan McGuire Mutrzowski Elf St. Sea I. Ae. Dt Stanley Boots Gutimance Worcester Varsa Hamlin Saporita Tome BOR Trgck E. Jalowiec Ternes Henkel Js. Mahl Hrowever Sodliteh EL. Mahl Bishop Gift Saporite Yarsa Soditeh Sorliteh

Funeral for Camden Rooster Dickie Held by 200 Children

In Camden New Jersey two hundred children held a funeral for Dickie the neighborhood pet rooster in a vacant store and afterward buried him in his owner's backyard.

Camden N. J Dickie

Armstrong Favored To Retain Lightie Title In Bout With Ambers

United Press reports Armstrong open favorito to defend against Lou Ambers in a heavyweight lightweight title clash at Yankee Stadium. The bout follows last year’s narrow Armstrong victory and highlights a season long display of action with Ambers seeking redemption after past tragedy.

Armstrong Ambers

Standard Cleaners To Play In Lakewood

The Standard Cleaners, still in the running for the Lakewood Class A title, face the Berea Eagles in a round robin playoff tonight under the lights at Lakewood Elks Field. Players meet at the store at 3 15.

Cleaners Lakewood Berea Eagles Lakewood Elks Field

Holy Cross CYO Beats Lorain St Michaels 7 to 4

Holy Cross CYO softball team defeated Lorain St Michaels 7 to 4 in a league elimination game at Lorain last night. Len Monske earned the win for Elyria with two double plays backing him. Paul Fritz homered and doubled while Sadowski added a homer and a double to the winners' offense.

Holy Cross Cyo Lorain St. Michaels Lorain Len Monske Elyrians Paul Fritz Sadowski

Western Reserve and Case Grid Game Moved Up

In Cleveland Ohio on August 22 the first major football shift in Ohio to follow the Thanksgiving date change policy moved up Western Reserve University and Case School of Applied Science gridiron date from November 30 to November 23 this fall.

Cleveland, O Ohio Roosevelt Western Reserve University Case School of Applied Science

Manager Ted Rone cancels remaining Bone Radios games

Manager Ted Rone of the Bone Radios announced that all remaining games scheduled for his team have been cancelled. Stanley Boots of Oberlin, Elyria Eagles, M. E. Church and Busser Trucking teams are asked to take notice.

Ted Rone The Bone Radios Stanley Boots Oberlin Elyria Eagles M. E. Church Busser

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