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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1939

Page

5

Elyria High Players Earn College Scholarships And Local Notes

Elyria High alumni Forbes and Fobes won scholarships to Case School of Applied Science in Cleveland while ex Elyria player Johnson attends there as a junior. Fobes failed medical eligibility for Annapolis due to deficient vision. Fireman Chuck Schue enters 117 chickens in the 84th Wellington Fair at ten cents each, costing about twelve dollars to enter. Mrs. Helen Flynn forfeited Elyria Country Club Women’s Golf Championship due to travel, with Mrs. Leonard P. Tufford winning 1 up in a later match. The department cannot provide a list of area football schedules as schedules have not yet been received.

Elyria High Lawrence Ozzie) Forbes Bernie Fobes Case School of Applied Science Cleveland George Jiges) Johnson Elyria Jim Schumer Fobes Annapolis U. S. Service Institution Medicos Chuck Schue Wellington

Belair Stud Seeks Top Money Lead This Season

Belair Stud, long ranked among the leading racing stables, has never led in prize money. Owner William Woodward aims to have Fighting Fox and Johnstown team up to seize the crown, a feat past greats could not achieve. Harry Payne Whitney once dominated earnings, breeding many $100,000 winners. Woodward is regarded as a foremost breeder-owner in the sport today.

United States Belair Stud William Woodward Woodward Gallant Fox Omaha Granville Fighting Fox Johnstown Harry Payne Whitney Top “Light Whichone Victorian Jolly Roger Whiskery Diavolo Tryster, Jr. Clark the Nut Equiprise

Donovan Help Seen in Ambers Win Over Armstrong

After Henry Armstrong loses to Lou Ambers in a disputed lightweight title bout, pundits argue referee Donovan favored Ambers by penalizing Armstrong. The column notes controversy around the officiating, Bill Brown’s stance, and claims Armstrong aided by questionable penalties, with Ambers still respected but the outcome questioned.

Henry Armstrong Lou Ambers Artie Denevan Armstrong Ambers Bill Brown Brown Alex Baer Primo California Maxie Herkimer Donovan

Swimmers Competing At Detroit AAU Meet This Weekend

Detroit hosts the annual outdoor AAU championships with over 100 top national swimmers. Notable clashes loom as Michigan, Ohio State, and Yale field full squads in freestyle, distance, and medley relay events. Peppe accuses Mann of Big Ten rule violations amid freshman eligibility questions.

Etroit Detroit Boat Club Mat Mann University of Michigan Mike Peppe Ohio State Bob Kiphuth Yale Michigan Ohio Peppe Mann Sears Chicago Big Ten Ralph Aigler Aigler Ralph Flanagan Florida John Patton Elwood Woodling al Patnik

Indians Rally to Face A's in Seventh-Place Showdown

Cleveland hosts the Philadelphia Athletics in a doubleheader with Harry Eisenstat and Johnny Allen pitching for the Indians. Ross and Reninger oppose for the A's as both teams aim to climb from seventh place.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Philadelphia Athletics Harry Eisenstat Johnny Allen Tribe Ross Reninger

Trapshooters Tune Up For Grand American

In Andalia Ohio the Etchen family leads the 40th Grand American with Fred R. Etchen aiming at 50 pairs of doubles to defend the North American Doubles title while his 16 year old son Rudy, Kansas champion, held the junior title after a 97 of 100 in Monday’s action. Jack Lindsay of Oklahoma won AA class with 200 straight, Fred Tomlin claimed the professional title after a 199x200 series, and Ohio topped the state team standings with 984 of 1,000. R. A. King of Wichita Falls was elected ASA president as officers were re-elected.

Andalia Dad Etchen Fred R. Etchen Wichita Kan Eichen Rudy Kansas Jack Lindsay Okmulgee Okla Phil Miller French Lick Ind Joe Hiestand Hillsboro Farmer Lindsay Rufus A. King Tex E. H. Schmidt Xenia George R. Dillon Maysville Gene Adrian Monroeville Fred Tomlin Glassboro N. J King R. A. King Wichita Falls Texas Amateur Trapshooting Association T. C. Marshall Yorklyn Del L. M

Major Loop Leaders and Player Highlights Across Leagues

United Press reports show leaders across major leagues with mentions of Gable H, Di Magmio, Mize, Ott, and Fox among hitters and pitchers. Cardials, Red Sox, Tigers, and Yankees feature in recent standings and performances. terse notes indicate batting order positions and key at bats.

Club United Press Gable H. Pet di Magmio Yanks JAK Cardinals Red Sox Hane Ini Willams McVornick Fox Fed Sox Rowe Max Trolfe Aig Voskhy Tigers Yankees Miter Tlelfe Reds

Ridgeville Grange Hosts Birthday Party and Plans Pie Contest

Ridgeville Grange opened with M E Brandt chairing as Asa Taft stood in for the gatekeeper. Pomona Grange September 9 at Belden was announced. Home Economic Department with several hostesses celebrated July and August birthdays for Mrs. M Gage and others, with a decorated cake, Queen Annes Lace decor, and plans for an apple pie contest on September 12.

North Ridgeville Ridgeville Grange Masta. E. Brandt Asa Taft Pomona Grange Belden Claude Alflen Home Economic Department E. Brandt J. Bultman F Blaser C. Gilder M. Gage M. Bartter Fullmer E. Byer C Steinmetz Dan Harding Carl Kammuller van Wormer Home Economics Department

Blueberries Grow Bigger Says UNH Scientist

Durham New Hampshire Dr William W Smith a University of New Hampshire research horticulturist notes fruit size is rising and predicts housewives will soon ask grocers for a dozen blueberries to make a pie A newly developed variety will yield berries so large that sixty berries fill a half pint box.

Durham N. H W. W. Smith University of New Hampshire Research Horticulturist

Jim Thorpe Visits Polo Grounds in New York

United Press dispatch details Jim Thorpe, age 51, visiting the Polo Grounds press box in New York. Thorpe recalls his football and baseball career, his era with Carlisle Indians and the New York Giants, and his attempt to play major league baseball under John McGraw. He notes his injuries, fitness, and opinions on rivals Eddie Mahan and Bill Hoffenbeck.

George Kirkley United Press Henry McLome York Polo Grounds Gus Jim Thorpe Jim New York Thorpe Carlisle Indians New York Giants John McGraw Noble McGraw Old Jim Chicago Cardinals Bears

Indian Ranks Track as the World’s Greatest Athlete in 1912

In Stockholm 1912 Khonorpe was hailed as the world’s greatest athlete after winning the decathlon and pentathlon. Soon after, officials stripped Jim of his medals and honors for admitting he had played baseball for money, reflecting a harsh era of amateur rules.

Khnorpe Stockholm Jim

Frank's Practice at Jefferson Diamond Tonight

Frank's Bakery Girls will practice tonight on the Jefferson diamond at 6 PM. The Seven Lady Godivas is the title of a book.

Frank's Bakery Jefferson Diamond

Landmark building bought for Kansas City museum

The final Wyandotts county building has been purchased by the Women’s Chamber of Here and will be used as an honest historical museum. Wry Slagill, president, said the building would be restored to its everyday appearance. Siam reports increasing purchases of American aeronautic equipment.

Landmark Jougeum Kansas City Kas Wyandotts County Women's Chamber of Here Honest Historical Museum Wry Slagill Chamber A

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