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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1931

Page

8

Sharkey-Horan In Favorites Rule In Net Finale

The citygrade doubles final was set for Friday afternoon at 3. Sharkey and Horan enter as slight favorites over Howenstine and Martin. In the path to the final Sharkey-Horan beat Conrad 6-4 6-2 in the quarters and defeated defending champions Horan-Finegan 6-4 6-4 in the semis. Howenstine-Martin beat Wertz-Flood in quarters and Hoover-Smith in the semis 16 7 8 6-1 62. The match remains a toss up with edge to Sharkey-Horan on paper, but competitive balance favors Howenstine-Martin on comparative scores.

Jim Sharkey Dave Horan Jay Howenstine Howard Martin Guch Conrad Dick Horan Gene Finegan Howenstine-Martin Wertz Flood Hoover Smith Sharkey-Horan Martin Howenstine

Miller Signs For Labor Day Races On Altoona Oval

Chet Miller, the Detroit lad, signed for the national championships at Altoona Speedway on Labor Day September 7. He will race a Hudson driven car from the Hudson motor factory, aiming to defeat the top racing talent and bring victory to Hudson engineers.

Miller Altoona Oval Altoona. Pa Chet Miller Detroit Altoona Speedway Labor Day Chet America Hudson Motor Hudson

Wilroo A C Upset Indians In 8 6 Softball Clash

The Wilroo A C upset the Indians 8 to 6 in a Stadium League softball game on the Hamatoz diamond. Tim Dunstan starred with two four base hits in two trips to the plate. Krugman made the key fielding play in the last half of the sixth to rob Gordon’s drive and preserve the lead as the game was halted at darkness. The teams will meet again near Tuesday night at Hamilton Field with a 6 p.m. start.

Wilroo A. C.’s Indians Hamatoz Tim Dunstan Krugman Gordon Might Hamilton Field

American Baseball Standings and Schedule Summaries

Baseball results show Boston over Cleveland 6 1 in a top game, with New York 6 Philadelphia 4 St Louis 1 and Washington 0. National results list New York 5 7, Chicago 8 1, Pittsburgh 5 0, St Louis 4 Boston 7, with various matchups today including St Louis at Boston and Chicago at New York. Association standings include Kansas City 4 Toledo 3 and Columbus 6 Milwaukee 5, plus telephones games Kansas City Columbus and Indianapolis St Paul. Tailors plan a one million dollar ad push to promote tailor-made clothing. Chicago merchants announce the program. Mayor Jenkins resigns to drill Freeport, returning to his job as a well driller with a subsistence salary.

Cleveland Jenny Washington Tretenit New York Chiagy Philadelphia St Louis Chicago Washington Detroit St. Louis Boston Pittsburgsh Brooklyn Cincinnati Association Gamen Today Telefin Kansas City Columbus Milwaukee Indianapolis St Paul Louisville Minneapolis Phiadelphia Dts New York Eel AMS Clevelan Pe Ai Charen Leider Wilroo Stolzenbach Dansten Tss Poererreny Pittsburgh Ar Philadelphia As Als McCue Cinemnati Yender Indiane AB L Saundra F. Cross Casey Shropshire H. Saundra Rss Yarso Rt Doak American Association Cross Othenae ALY Oodson Ceeeee Indianapels Kansas City Wilrog Minneapol American Association Blues Toledo Saints Betts St. Paul

Cubs Slump Deepens as Giants Take Doubleheader

Chicago Cubs face a midseason slide as they drop both ends of a doubleheader to the New York Giants, widening their gap to five games behind the league leaders while Brooklyn and St Louis win. Carl Hubbell shines and Ott drives in multiple runs in the opener, with a third-game rally sealing the night. Cardinals win 4 to 1 in ten innings as they beat the Boston Bees. Phillies and Reds split a doubleheader. Yankees shut out the White Sox 2–0 as Pennock wins.

New York Giants Brooklyn Robins Cubs Giants Robins Uncle Robbie Carl Hubbell Mel Ott Frrllis Alen Terry Hogan Ott New Pittsburgh Pirates Freddy Helmach Robin Southpaw Freddy Pirates Phillies Cincinnati Reds Reds Locas Phils Elliott New York Yankees Chicago White Sox New York Herb Pennock Boston Geveland Philadelphia StoLuis Browne Ed Rommell Washington Senators Detroit Tigers

Local Ladies Club Championship First Round Results

First round matches in Elyna Country Club’s Individual Club Championship for Ladies were completed. In Class A G E Gould beat W Ayers 3 and 2 while E M Gillis defeated F G Stearns by 6 and 4. Thatcher beat Tufford 6 5 and Murbach beat A Mellen 5 3. Raus beat Smythe 3 2. Laurie beat Kracs by default and Barbour beat Fauver 4 and 3. Class B Cartick beat Carson 3 2. Murbach beat Heng 3 2. Herzberger beat Wirth 3 2. Homer Stephens beat Plocher 4 3. Fisher beat Foster 2 1. Colson beat Hallock 3 2. Johnston beat Gannett by default. Parsch beat McGuire by default. Class C Hannaford beat Bowers 2 up. Wenzel beat Elgar 3 2. Britenstein beat Plocher by default. Stevens beat Jackson 2 1.

Elyna Country Club G E. Gould Walter Ayers E. M. Gillis F. G. Stearns J. E

Chapman Easy Winner In Race With Reynolds

Ben Chapman of the New York Yankees outfielder won a speed race against Carl Reynolds of the Chicago White Sox, claiming the American League speed title. Chapman clocked about 10 15 seconds for 100 yards, beating Reynolds by roughly 10 feet in baseball uniforms amid rough track conditions.

Chicago Ben Chapman New York Yankees Carl Reynolds Chicago White Sox Chapman Reynolds Chapmen Dusty Cooke Myrt] Hoag Wem Byrd Yankees el Claesti White Sox Math Feces

Odd Fellows Play Social Club Tonight at Richwine Field

The I. O. O. F. softball team faces the Social Club tonight at Richwine Field with first pitch at 6 p.m. All Odd Fellows players should be on hand. A discussion will follow the game among the players.

Odd Fellows Richwine Field

Wilroos vs Blues at Richwine Field Tomorrow Night

Waroo A. C. to meet East Side Blues in a softball game at Richwine Field. The start is set for 6 p.m. tomorrow with both teams aiming for a win.

Wilroos BLUES Waroo A. C’s East Side Blues Richwine Field

Cascade Pick-Ups Triumph Over Bulldogs 11-8 at Jeffer son Field

The Cascade Pick-Ups defeated the Bulldogs 11-8 last night at Jefferson Field. Cullin went 5-for-5 driving the offense. Flicker earned the win on the mound. Bramwell lists contact as 6694 to book future games.

Cascade Bulldogs Jefferson Field Cullin Flicker Carl James Bramwell Stevenson Coraiman Davis Soy Kemper Shee Wader Sahl Burton Asus Kohn

Plans For Lorain County Softball Tourney Details Decided

Lorain County aims to crown the best softball team upcoming with a county AA tournament. Elyria Lorain Oberlin and Vicinity managers met at the Y M C A to agree only registered teams may compete and set a 50 cent AA registration per player. Deadline is August 29 at 6 pm with a meeting scheduled for Monday evening at the Dreamland Theater building Lorain to finalize formats.

Lorain County Elyria Lorain Oberlin A. A. UL John R. Premter West 25Th Street Dreamland Theater Lo Tain

Tournament rosters limited to bona fide county residents

The notice specifies complete data on all players intended for use in the tournament and restricts participation to bona fide county residents. Registered teams include Hart Jewelers and Roand P Cigars of Lorain and Seaton Service of Oberlin, with eligibility enforced by A A U rules.

Retzlaff Sekyra Bout Postponed To Tomorrow

Rain forced a postponement of the ten round heavyweight bout between Charley Retzlaff of Duluth Minnesota and Joe Sekyra of Dayton Ohio. The card at Queensboro Stadium was moved to tomorrow night due to weather.

New York Charley Retzlaff Duluth Joe Sekyra Dayton Queensboro Stadium

Motor Express Softball Meet Richwines Tonight

The Motor Express softball team will play the Richwines tonight at Hamilton Field. All players are asked to take notice. The game is due to get underway at 6 o'clock.

Motor Express Richwines Hamilton Field Notic

Hansen Falls to Pesek in Cleveland Mat Meet

Charley Hansen, nursing a strained back, forfeited after Pesek won the first fall and began tossing the Swede from the ring. The Nebraska giant extended his streak to 151 straight wins as Hansen suffered his first defeat in Cleveland.

Hansen Pesek Cleveland UPI Charley Hansen John Pesek Equestrium Mr. Hansen

Motor H and P Cigar Game Moves to McKinley Diamond

City Motor and P Cigar gameOriginally planned for Richwine Field was changed to the McKinley diamond with a 6 PM kickoff Friday night.

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