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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1939

Page

4

Giants Triumph Over College Stars 9 0 In Soldier Field Game

United Press reports New York Giants field goals edge the college all stars 9 to 0 at Soldier Field. Ken Strong converted three kicks after Cuff failed early. Tuffy Lee led a 57 yard drive. few stars showed expected form as Giants controlled play.

New York Giants United Press New York Football Giants Ward Cuff Ken Strong Giants All Stars Soldier Field Cuff Tuffy Leema Steve Owen Motly Strong Penine

Reds and Bees Open Twin Bill in Delayed Boston Series

In Boston, August 31, the Reds and Bees began a two game set after a weather delay. Manager Bill McKechnie kept Walters to start the first game and Whitey Moore to start the second, while Boston slated Bill Posedel and Jim Turner. The doubleheader was the seventh in Cincinnati's 36 remaining games.

Boston Weatherman Cincinnati Reds Boston Bees Redlegs Beantown Bill McKechnie Bucky Walters Whitey Moore Bill Posedel Jim Turner Bees Cincinnati

Managers Not Required to Obtain Permits for Softball Diamonds

Elyria Recreation Board will not require managers to obtain permits for use of softball diamonds starting tomorrow September 1. Recreation Program Director Carl Wagner announced the policy change today.

Elyria Recreation Board Carl Wagner

America's Finest Dogs Entered In Coon Field Meet

Two hundred hunting dogs from across the country are expected for the 13th National Leafy Oak Coon dog field trial in Kenton Ohio on Labor Day. More than 175 entries have already been received as Col Hank Pfeiffer promotes the Derby of the dog world with $3,500 in prizes including the $1,000 Leafy Oaks stake. Defending champion Melody Queen and runner up Smoky Joe are among those entered.

Kenton Labor Day H. J Hank) Pfeiffer Pfeiffer Conner and Conway Kennels Oswego N. Y Sam Tharr Dayton

Recreation and Nickel Plate Win Matches

Two special matches were won by Elyria Recreation and Nickel Plate teams. Nichols Funeral Home posted a high single of 221 and 580 across two series, while Frank Traxler of Recreation delivered a 556 series. Gebhardt led Nichols with a 223 game. Bart Gee posted 502 series for the Nickel Plate side.

Elyria Nichols Funeral Home Elyria Recreation Nickel Plate Moodt Reynolds Frank Traxler The Recreation Gebhardt Nichols Nichels Funeral Home Schivens Rathesdens Bart Gee Elyria Recreation Bohn Bowman Aurenian Martin

Keltner Delivers For Indians In Extra Inning Win Over Yankees

Cleveland beats New York 4 to 3 in ten innings to extend its streak over the Yankees. Al Milnar and Hal Trosky highlight the game with strong pitching and a ninth inning rally. Oscar Grimes walks to force in the tying run, Eisenstat finishes the Yankee threat, and Ben Chapman scores the decisive run in the tenth.

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Davis Cup on rough turf sparks protest from Australia

United Press reports from Philadelphia that Merion center courts are degraded and uneven, with weed patches and poor bounces. Harry Hopman laments the unsuitable surface as Australia prepares to challenge for the cup, while Americans adapt to bad conditions.

York Central Park Lake Philadelphia Merion Cricket Club Australia Germantown Harry Hopman

Standings on tennis surface choices discussed

The article outlines two options: hold matches on existing grass courts or adopt a standard-maintainable surface like en tour cas, clay, or concrete. It notes there are good grass courts in the country with examples at Longwood in Boston and Seabright.

Longwood Boston Seabright

National clubs seek chances to earn amid cup matches

At Forest Hills and Newport the national champion ship and cup matches are to be used among association clubs to prevent revolt. Each club demands a chance to make a little money.

Forest Hills Newport

Ex-Elyria Gridders Out For Wesleyan Eleven

Two former Elyria high school stars Jud Wehman and Harold Bud Geigey are listed among 45 players reporting to Ohio Wesleyan University coach George Gauthier. Wehman is a backfield candidate and Geigey an end as the Bishops open the season September 3 at home against Alma College of Michigan.

Delaware Elyria Jud Wehman Harold Bud) Geigey George Gauthier Ohio Wesleyan University United Press Wehman Gexgey Bishops Alma College of Michigan

Bittners Meet After Ohio Softball Tournament

Members of the Bittner Funeral Home softball team who recently played in the OhioMale Softball tournament at Columbus are urged to attend an important meeting to discuss results, plan dues, and set upcoming schedule.

Bittner Funeral Home Columbus

Hitch Hikers Disguise Unveiled Near Local Home

Police hear report from Mr and Mrs C K Harsh about two young hitch hikers dressed in slacks and bandanas who claimed to be girls but were Wo boys in disguise. The incident, linked to a rocket development, was observed near manager Clem Monake’s residence tonight at 7.

Ing Clem Monake

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