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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1931
Page
8
The final match begins at 6 30 PM on the Ely Stadium courts featuring Jay Hawensting Howard Martin versus Jim Sharkey Dava Horan. Sharkey and Horan enter as slight favorites to win and earn medals presented by the Chronile Telegram.
Sunday features a Cascade Park doubleheader with Elyria teams. At 1:80 the Business Men and Athletic Club meet the A C in a C and L clash, aiming to overtake West View for second spot while the BM Club eyes first-half glory. In the second game the Eagles duel the Merchants, a tough test for the visitors.
Amherst High head coach Bud Hearn announced football equipment would be handed out Friday September 4 at 2 30 and practice would begin Wednesday September 9. He remains optimistic for a winning season despite losing most of last year’s regulars and believes the 1930 eleven could be as strong or stronger.
Amherst fans will see Mischka Meats host a doubleheader Sunday afternoon at the High School Athletic Field. In the first game they face the Lorain Natives and in the second they meet the Akron Indians.
Cleveland bats Coffman early as Wes Ferrell twirls a four hit game striking out nine. Earl Averill hits his 28th homer driving in four while Burnett Hodapp and Levey support the big win. Browns fall behind quickly in the second inning and never recover.
Thirty three top women swimmers from the United States and Canada will race 10 miles in Lake Ontario for the Canadian national event. The winner earns 5000 dollars and the world title, with second place at 2600 dollars. This year all competitors wear bathing suits for the first time and water temperature is expected near 69 degrees. All entrants passed medical checks as they head to the meet.
A 15 year old Wichita Falls Texas shooter Alfred Rufus King aimed to defend his grand American handicap championship at a trap shooting event. He cracked 89 targets from the 16 foot line in warm ups as 1 000 contestants gather for the title defense. Harry Schomerus Hillsdale Michigan won warm ups with 99 of 100 targets. Gus Kattersjohn Patlauch Kentucky and F C Thompson Lincoln Nebraska had shoot offs for second. Mrs George Peters Phoenix Arizona led the women with 93. Balle McCord California and W F Stanton Oklahoma also placed. BAYONNE New Jersey Aug 28 The Tony Canzonen Chicago Herman Perlick Kalamazoo Michigan junior lightweight title bout was postponed due to rain and will be held early next week.
At Exmoor Country Club in Highland Park Illinois the semi final matches of the Women’s Western Golf Championship were scheduled. S Hull of Kansas City faced Virginia Van Wie of Chicago while Leona Pressler of San Gabriel California played Jose Beebe of Chicago. Hill the 1928 champion defeated Tyson in a close match and Van Wie beat Dennehy 4 3. Pressler, Pacif ic coast titled player, beat Northwestern’s MacVarran 4 3. Beebe youngest left beat Arends 6 5.
Akron light weight Chet Smallwood outboxed Frankie Chatterton of Lakewood to win 6 to 0 in a Stadium bout. Harold Krill stopped Mickey DePalma in the semi final. Joe Zeman defeated Mickey DeNigro in a Cleveland middleweight clash. Over 3,000 fans watched the first major stadium boxing event with Al Taylor losing a disputed decision to Sam Paris.
Norwalk Ohio hosts a two day race meet during the Tenth Anniversary celebration at the Huron County Fair on Sept. 3-4. Secretary Max M. Phillips reports at least 110 horses entered. Thursday features a 2:20 Trot purse 300, a 2:24 Pace 300, and a 2:18 Trot 360. Friday continues the program with further races.
Holy Cross juniors beat St Agnes 116 to advance to a best of three league championship series. Winters earn the right to face St Agnes in three games beginning Tuesday at McKinley Field. Key players include Kovey Kasubinski J Fortman with home runs by D Urig Kovlak and Kostyo strong pitching by Kostyo and Valerius.
Washington Senators edge toward second place in the American League behind the Yankees as both teams pursue crucial wins. The Senators face Boston while the Yankees tangle with the Philadelphia Athletics, reversing the schedule impact through the weekend.
Rain halted quarter finals as Staney B. Wood Jr and Frank X. Shields led Lott Jr and Doeg in a 4 3 score, delaying the national men’s doubles match. Allison and Van Ryn face Sutter and Barnes in semi finals while Vines and Goadill were upset by Sutter and Barnes.
The card features a 2:23 Trot purse $200, a 2:16 Pace purse $350, and a 2:20 Pace purse $300. Top drivers and horses set for action with betting odds and track details. Local crowd expects competitive heats and close finishes.
The postponed heavyweight fight between Charley Retzlaff and Joe Sekyra is set for next Tuesday at Queensboro Stadium weather permitting. Officials announced the bout was delayed again last night due to threatening weather.
Marty McHale of Walnut Street fights Joe Schlund of Cleveland in a six round bout promoted by Walter Taylor at the Equestrium. McHale returns in fine form and expects a tough challenge from the hard hitting welterweight Schlund.
Shelby Ohio Aug 28 reporting Miss Alice McGaw Judds became Richland County’s first woman to ace a hole at the Shelby County Club course. Her 170 yard drive landed in the cup on the 13th hole amid a well trapped green and practice, according to W-8 MiGans gulf partners.
Mrs Gillis meets Mrs Barbour in the Women's individual championship final at Elyria County Club to be played in the morning. Gillis beat Mrs Thatcher 1 up by 3, while Barbour overcame Mrs Raus 3 up in a tight semi. Class B winners were Mrs Carrick and Mrs Parsch with decisive margins. Class C went to Mrs Hannaford after a 1 up final over Mrs Stevens in a hard fought match.
All Social Club players are urged to attend a practice at 6 at Jefferson Field tonight. The club will play two games Sunday against the Hed Sox at 7 a.m. and Plaudier at 2 p.m. Both games will be at the Jefferson diamond.
Holy Cross Church League champions meet Indians, Stadium League title holders, tonight at Hamilton Field. Fame starts at 6 p.m. A regional showdown with two league leaders highlighting a tight schedule.
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