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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1939

Page

11

Sharkey Wins Fifth Straight City Singles Tennis Crown

Jim Sharkey defeated Ray Rawitz in a five set final 8-6 7-5 3-6 3-6 6-3 at the Elyria Tennis Club to extend his city championship streak to five, with Rawitz forcing a dramatic match amid windy conditions and strong baseline exchanges.

Arkey Rawitz Jim Sharkey Ray Rawitz Sharkey Elyria Tennis Club Hamilton Avenue Michigan State Betty Reichard Nora Smith Muss Reichard

Jack Black Honored By Elyria Country Club Members

Elyria Country Club marked Jack Black’s 24 years as pro with a “Jack Black Day” dinner attended by about 110 members and guests. T. L. Moise, L. B. Fauver, Howard Cook, J. B. Johnson and H. C. Barbour recalled his early days, while gifts were presented to Black and greenskeeper Ralph Rogers. Low gross honors went to H. C. Barbour and L. P. Tufford, with other club scores and match results noted for Cherry Ridge and Spring Valley events.

Syria Country Club Jack Black Jack T. L. Moise L. B. Fauver Howard Cook J. B. Johnson Black Watch Feltham Wilson Ralph Bunny) Rogers Elyria Country Club H.C. Barbour L. P. Tufford W. O. Springer Vic Breitenstein Ward Young Elyria Bob Tufford Harry Reynolds Earl Foster C. H. Price Harry Sievers C. M. McGrath R. A.williams Frank Slough Dale Muller C. E. Reimer W. B. Timms Paul Savage Don Hamilton George Livingston

Indians Grab Twin Victory Over Boston

In Land O Lakes Aug 28 40E 20 year old Robert Feller sparked Cleveland to a double header sweep of Boston. He earned his 19th win and a fourth shutout as the Indians beat the Red Sox 1 0 in the opener, Willis Hudlin added a 5 3 win in the second game. Feller leads the staff with 18 7, and holds a 192 strikeout total. Campbell’s triple provided the decisive run in the opener while Ray Mack and Hal Trosky fueled Hudlin’s win in the second game. The Indians sit half a game out of third place as Mel Harder was slated to pitch against Eldon Auker in the next meeting.

Land van Meter Iowa Robert Feller Cleveland Indians Feller Bullet Bob Red Sox Indians Willis Hudlin Cleveland Bob Buck Newsom Detroit Campbell Bruce Campbell Lou Boudreau Chicago White Sox Mome Ray Mack Hal Trosky Hudlin Mel Harder Eldon Auker Boston Phillies Brooklyn Pittsburgh Dodgers Yanks Beast Yanks Bob Feller Fritz Ostermueller Bill Beckman Athletics White Sox Washington Browns Kennedy Mills Senators

Frank's Bakery Girls Beat Painesville 10 to 2

Frank's Bakery girls led by Helen Engler and Betty Garford hurled a four hit ball to defeat the Painesville Merchants 10 to 2 yesterday on the Jefferson diamond. Kate Hutchinson and Weaver doubled for two of Elyria's six hits off SUff as five Painesville errors produced several Frank's runs.

New York Boston Chicago Cleveland Detroit Washington Philadelphia St. Louis Hesilix Smith Chicago Fen Jai J. Garford Brooklyn Skorkie Pittsburgh Jo. Garford Valerius Adi Engler B. Garford Ees Yeateriing Tae Cinginnati Painesville St AB Enn Louis McCrane Walters Warter Haddei Men Irooklyn Mattson Hada American Association Warnin Pet Wagner Kansas City Gat Carausa Minneapolis Slit Tndianapolis Louisville St. Paul Milwaukee Ha Pan O Fat Columbus Frank's Bakery Toledo Kk Hutchiron Weaver M Yeaterday Reanlin Htchison St. Paul Dianapolie Eng Garford Silta Jersey City Pet Rochester Syracune Buffato Newark Baltimore United Pregs Toronto Montreal Cluts G Rot Rede Seoraneeee Ove Ane Feeres Ee Hes Bpringheld Youngstown Fee Bearawe Ae Portamouth Aeovens Yeatertay Frank’s Bakery Crirls Helen Engler Betty Garford Painesville Merchants Jefferson Diamond Kate Hutchinson Elyrians Frank

Trotters Pacers Open Ohio State Fair Racing Today

Columbus August 28 three events trotting and pacing with purses totaling 2500 were on the program at the Ohio State Fair Stardrift owned by Henry Warwick Cleveland winner of the Indiana colt stakes and Greenville trotting stake was listed as a favorite in the 2:21 trotting event Kilda Volo George Frisco and Gay Cris were among ten starters Lee Bearer driven by C V Darrow Portage Ohio named strongest entry in the 2:20 pacing race Betty M and Guy also competed in the eight horse field

Columbus Ohio State Fair Stardrift Henry Warwick Cleveland Greenville Ohio Kilda Volo George Frisco Gay Cris Lee Bearer C. V. Darrow Portage Betty M Guy

Ramblers Rout P.N.A. Nine 14 to 2 at Cascade Park

The Y M C A Ramblers defeated the Polish National Alliance team 14 to 2 at Cascade Park. Vic Maiden pitched four hit ball through six innings as F Noga and C Noga were limited by Ramblers bats to 13 hits. C Gleason led with three hits in four appearances. The game ended after six innings due to the time limit so the main game could begin.

Y. M. C. A. Ramblers Vic Maiden National Alliance Cascade Park Ramblers F. Noga C. Noga C. Gleason The

United States Again Wins Wightman Cup

NEW YORK Aug 28 The United States clinched the 17th Wightman Cup defeating Great Britain 5 to 2 at Forest Hills for its ninth straight victory and 13th overall. The trophy was returned today to a Fifth Avenue jeweler’s vault after nearly a decade.

New York Fifth Avenue United States Forest Hills America Great Britain U. S

Reds pennant outlook brighter as Reds win and get key players back

Cincinnati Reds gain on the Cardinals as Derringer regains form and Goodman returns to power. Werber back at third. Frey rehabbing and nearing return. Reds beat Giants 7-2 with Goodman driving in runs, while Werber strengthens infield. Bulls of the league show tight races across majors.

York Cincinnati Reds Paul Derringer Ival Goodman Bill Werber Lonnie Frey Derringer Reds Giants Goodman Hemmer

Rothgery Motors Beat Wellington Nine 18 to 6

In Grafton yesterday the Rothgery Motors defeated the Wellington Merchants 18 to 6. Durham pitched for Grafton with nine strikeouts, while J Filak and T Cassell worked for Wellington. Miller and Filak each had three hits for their teams.

Grafton Grafton Rothgery Motors Wellington Merchants Durham Motors Wellington Logan Dunham T Cassell J. Filak Mount Miller Filak

Reds Boss McKechnie Defends Lead Against Pressure

United Press reports Cincinnati Reds manager Bill McKechnie dismissed talk of pressure from leading the National League. He argued the chasers bear the burden and that his five game edge should hold through September despite injuries to players like Wally Berger.

Cincinnati Reds McKechnie Goodman Reds Wally Berger Cincinnati

CYO Teams Play Tonight At Lorain Park Diamond

St Agnes and Lorain Holy Trinity meet in a CYO League game at Lorain Oakwood Park at 6 p.m. tonight. A compact, action driven card noting the matchup and venue with the local parish teams contesting the league clash.

St Agnes and Lorain Holy Trinity Lorain Oakwood Park

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