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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1939

Page

3

Northwestern Grid Aims For Strong Fall With 22 Lettermen

Northwestern prepares for a fall season around a 22 letterman nucleus under fifth year head coach Lynn Waldorf. Jay Laskay switches from fullback to end, likely forming part of the starting lineup for a season opener vs Oklahoma with seniors and a junior in the attack.

Northwestern BIG Ten Lynn Waldorf Evanston Jay Laskay Lorain Wildcats Oklahoma Herman Juicy) Klein Painesville Frank Akery Bakery Green Bayackers Leend Carl Mulleneaux Eagles Aerie

Wel Ott Stars As New York Giants Jeat Reds, 3 To

August 29 report from the Polo Grounds details the Cincinnati Reds losing to the New York Giants 3 to 1. Mel Ott drove in all Giants runs with a first inning single and a fourth inning homer. Paul Derringer and Zack Walters held Cincinnati to seven hits as Lehrman earned his fourth win over the Reds this season. Reds second baseman Lonnie Frey is sidelined by a reel injury and not expected back in full time by Saturday.

York Cininnati Reds Lloyd Moor Harry Gumbert New York Giants Seaon Polo Grounds Bill McKechnie Paul Derringer Giants Reds Lehrman Frank MeCormick Bill Hershberger Harry Craft Milly Myers Derrymen Gene Thompson Theourth Mel Ott Oe Moore Thompson Lee Grisom Henry Johnson Lonrie "Rey Uvail

Aungst Elected Leader of Little Brown Jug Cafe Bowling League

Ross Aungst was elected president of the newly organized Little Brown Jug Cafe bowling League at a meeting last night. Teams were drawn up and the season opens Friday September 7. Matches will roll weekly at the Syria Recreation. Bowlers not present should report to the Cafe to learn their assigned teams.

Ross Aungst Little Brownng Cafe Syria

East Side Old Timers to Play at Harmon Diamond

East Side Old Timers and Methodist Church softball teams clash in an Old Timers League game on the Harmon diamond tonight at PM. Remaining games on the schedule will be run off as quickly as possible, said Walter Sheldon, league supervisor.

Harmon Diamond Walter Sheldon

Local Fairways Classic yields Class B and C winners

Elyria Country Club staged its Hampionships with Vincé Walsh securing the Class B title over Don Hamilton 4 and 3 and Paul Minnich winning Class C by 1-up over Del Savage. Junior championship medal play starts tomorrow morning with listed entrants and additional registrations welcome via Clark Black. Caddie Day featured driving contests and noon refreshments.

John Bryant Bud Bryant Bill Fell Bill Foster Alan Fritsche, Jr George Hoke Bill Hull Bob Olsen Jack Selby Bill Timms Bud Meyer John Murbach Clark Black Elyria Country Club

CCC Camp Softballers Dominate Lorain Ten 13-0

The CCC Camp softballers, led by Brean's six hitter, blanked Lorain Heiman A. C. ten 13 to 0 on the Longfellow diamond. Reynolds hit a home run for the Camp squad in last night's game.

CCC Brean Lorain Heiman A. C Longfellow Diamond Lorain Reynolds

First Bowling Match Scheduled Tomorrow

The Nichols Funeral Home and Elyria Recreation teams of the All-City League will meet on the newly resurfaced Elyria Recreation Alleys tomorrow night in the season opener.

Nichols Funeral Home Elyria Recreation Elyria

Holy Cross Downs St Marys 8-1 In CYO League Game

Holy Cross defeated St Marys 8 to 1 on the Hamilton diamond last night. Sito pitched for Holy Cross while Cebula and Deb Urig pitched for the losers.

Holy Cross St. Mary's Hamilton Sito Cebula Deb Urig

Softball game set for 5 30 p m at Hamilton diamond

Rone Radios meets North Elyria Grange in a scheduled softball game tonight at 5 30 p m on the Hamilton diamond.

Rone Radios North Elyria Grange Hamilton Diamond

Heath Punches Heckler in Indians Loss to Red Sox

Cleveland's Jeff Heath struck by a heckler during Boston game as he fouled out with tying run on base. Heath punched the spectator. police removed the man. Umpire did not file a report. team president did not foresee action. The loss ends Cleveland's seven game winning streak and tightens race with White Sox. Ted Williams hit his 20th homer for Boston in eighth inning. Harry Eisenstat started for Cleveland against Charley Wagner.

Boston Red Sox Sox Heath Johnny Bronca Bull McGowan Will Harridge League Alva Bradley Tribe Chicago White Sox Ted Williams Boston Harry Eisenstat Indians Charley Wagner Averican Buxton R. H. OO Clabs Pet Cramet Cf New York Vosinils Fan Seihendhs Boston Lg Chicago Williams Creveéland Doery Cleveland Cincinnati Ts Boudreau St Louis Awe Campbell Rt Sap H& AA Wee Pressey Beroohds Fry LP Pittsburgh Weltne Philadelphia Gaines Lesder Stiale Hardey Weatherty Peene Cincuwluatr Prolison HlLemsleyx Geuines American Association Peewee Ean Hyatts Crainel Milwaukee Hey Poan Aolumbus Troshy Toledo Mavels Cramet Roays de Sui Katisas Cyuy Idulieanais Vosmih Heath Trosky Vwitia Ms Ett Columbus Minneapolis Oifices AcoLk Vabor Oleda St. Part Plasys Neltruer Mack Trosty Louisvill Beant Milwaukee Boudau Mach Moe Internateonal Leagle Aithket Wilson la Pet Auler Harder Soni Aubes Dickinath Rochesti Harden Dahon Wison Nouwe Newry Gowan Grieve Quinn Altimiore Bea Montreal Ab LAST Nigilis Res Poreautey Rochester Buttata Owl Raines Irby Charlesten Yes Wingefield Olin Astow Cleveland Illustrated Red Sox Homer Dimaggio Ott Bees Phillies Ott, Dimaggio

Elyria Gridders To Get Health Tests

Elyria High School candidates for the varsity and reserve football teams will undergo physical examinations Thursday starting at 4 30 P M. The doctor will be present at the stadium to conduct the exams, announced by Roy B Clymer athletic director and head football coach.

Elyria Ddoctor Sioday Roy B. Clymer

New London Baseball Weekend Set With Doubleheader

New London will host a baseball weekend with a Sunday doubleheader featuring the New London Merchants vs Bup Dairy of Willard. Labor Day schedule includes Hopps Dairy vs Grafton Rothgery Motors at 9:30 a.m. and New London Merchants vs Wellington, plus a final between the two winners. The Rubber match of a three game series has New London Blue Devils facing Hartland Skippers.

New London New London Merchants Bup; Dairy Willard Hopps Dairy Grafton Rothgery Motors Wellington New London Blue Devils Hartland Skippers

Connie Mack to Devote All Time to Baseball

Connie Mack the 76-year-old pilot of the Philadelphia Athletics announced plans to retire from all public life to focus his remaining years exclusively on baseball activities. Despite gall bladder ailment, he seemed to recover and spoke of another winner or two, but said public speeches dinners and receptions are a thing of the past.

Philadelphia Connie Mack Philadelphia Athletics Mack

Oberlin Outfit Dominate General Team 13 to 0

Under Morris Field lights Oberlin Outfit routed General Industries Elyria City League champions by 13 runs in six innings. Starter Robin Oberlin held the Generals to two hits as Johnny Wircenski endured four innings of heavy scoring while Brown and Roka were hit hard in late innings. Hudnell and Mitre contributed key hits for Oberlin.

Oberlin Stanley Boots General Industries Elyria City Morris Field Johnny Wircenski Stanley Brown Roka Robin Oberlin

All City Bowling League Meeting Tonight at YMCA

The All City Bowling League will meet tonight at 7 30 at the YMCA to accept entry fees. Secretary Smythe Sayles says three team openings remain to complete the sixteen team circuit.

Smythe Sayles

DiMaggio Powers Yankees Past Tigers with 18-2 Win

Joe DiMaggio belted two homers and added a single to drive the New York Yankees to an 18-2 rout of the Detroit Tigers. The outfielder collected eight RBIs as he fueled the big game, with Mel Ott and Ted Williams also in the spotlight for their powerful performances in other games.

As sa To Open Season On September 11

The Elyria Bac atian Class B League opens Sept 11 with 16 captains seeking backers. no entry fee for most, and teams include Ridgeville Hatchery Nickel Feed Store Wayne Feed Co McMillan Ring Free Oil Chandler Plastering Co Moulton Candies Blue Sky Inn Bell Co Moose Club Moodts Service Elyria Nursery Vv. F. W. and Tarry Tavern. A final preseason meeting is set for next Tuesday at the Recreation.

Elyria Bacatian Vic Krugman Nubby) Gerber Ridgeville Hatchery Nickel Feed Store Wayne Feed Co MclMillan Ring Free Oil Chandler Plastering Co Moulton Candies Blue Sky Inn Bell Co Moose Club Moodts Service Elyria Nursery Vv. F. W Tarry Tavern Gerber‘s Meats the Recreation

White Sox beat Athletics 5-3 in night game

In Chicago before 15 000 fans the White Sox defeated the Philadelphia Athletics 5 to 3. Yesterday's hero Joe Dimaggio slugged two homers and a single driving in eight runs as the Yankees routed the Tigers 18 to 2.

White Sox Philadelphia Athletics Chicago Joe Dimaggio Yanks Tigers

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