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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1939

Page

5

Two Year Old Trot Heats and Ohio Derby Finish

George Bennett drives Gleve land Mary M wins the first heat of the two year old trot while Mileshens takes the second. Milestone leads until the final stretch and wins by a half length. Atlantic Hanover, owned by J M Brock of Burlington New Jersey, wins the Ohio Pacing Derby as Neil Hanover driven by Marty Short ties another entry on the third heat.

George Bennett Gleveland Mary M Mileshens Milestone Atlantic Hanover J. M. Brock Burlington N. J Neil Hanover Marty Short

Thistledown Bets Bring Luck to Rustling Thru Writer

In a first person racing note, the writer and Red Sharko hit Thistledown with two dollars to win big using a double on Fern Creek and Poet Prince. Poet Prince wins by a head, yielding a payout that grows to 106.60 dollars as the day continues with several minor bets and one rider injury, ending with plans to return to the track and report further on horses and bookmakers.

Thistledown Red Sharko Red Thistledown Treasury Fern Creek Dew Poet Prince Vet Prince Bobby Morris Morris Bobby Sonny Imperial Sally Rugged Red Gonzalez Ford Main Street

Golf Stars Start Shooting Today at Hershey Open

In Hershey Pennsylvania August 31 a field of 114 players gathers for the Hershey Open with $5,000 on the line. Henry Picard, the season's top money winner, heads the field and is challenged by Open Champion Byron Nelson, while Sammy Snead returns after a short layoff to compete for the purse.

Hershey Henry Picard Picard

Rough Match Feature Of Friday's Program At Rialto Theatre

The Elyria Sports Club pits The Shadow against Danny Savich in the featured rough match on Friday night at the Rialto Theatre. Chin Lea faces Frankie Clemons in the semi final, with two hours for the main event best two of three falls and one hour for the semi final. The show starts at 8 30 p m and promises rough action from top contenders.

Chin Lee Frankie Clemons Battle Creek Mich Elyria Sports Club Rialto Theatre Shadow Danny Goon Savich Elyria Chin Lea Michigan Stanley Baresh Cecil McGill Ali Pasha Danny Savich

Vince DiMaggio Leads Blues In Flag Chase

Vince DiMaggio powered the Kansas City Blues to an 8 to 3 win over the Louisville Colonels as he hit his 42nd homer with two aboard and added two singles and two steals. Joe Vance worked well on the mound, limiting Louisville to three runs on nine hits. The win maintains a three game lead in the American Association.

Vince DiMaggio Joe Vance Kansas City Blues American Association DiMag Vance Louisville Colonels Blics Raws Minneapolis Millers Toledo Herd Hasn Walt Tauscher St. Paul Louisville Columbus Lloyd Brown Bob Logan Indianapolis Milwaukee

Veteran Ted Lyons Hangs Up Eleventh Victory For Sex

Chicago sports wrap notes veteran Ted Lyons of the White Sox, 39, earning an 11th win with a four-hit complete game against Washington as Lefty Grove is acknowledged as a premier pitcher. The piece also covers other MLB results including Yankees, Indians, Athletics, Browns, Tigers, and Red Sox actions with brief game outcomes and key plays.

Ted Lyons Chicago Boston Lefty Grove Windy City Charlie Root Cubs White Sox Root Philadelphia Bill Lee Claude Passeau Phillies Phils Lyons Washington Joe Krakuskas Yankees Indians Bronx Bombers Cleveland Municipal Stadium Lefty Gomez Ken Keltner Ben Chapman Macks

Elyria High Football Drills Start Friday

Elyria High School football candidates will be put through their first training paces tomorrow morning starting at 9 o clock. Coach Roy Clymer announced today that all candidates were to be examined at 4 30 P M today by the school physician.

Elyria High Roy Clymer

National League game washed out yesterday

Ted Lyons of the White Sox delivered a 4 hit outing and earned his 7th win in a 5-2 victory over Washington while all National League choices were rained out.

MEBO Ted Lyons White Sox Macm River Athion Washington

Akron Shamrocks Seek Contests With Semi-Pro Clubs

The Akron Shamrocks football team seeks games with strong semi pro clubs in the area. All fixtures are on the road. Last year they won six and lost one. Booking contact: Fred Harmel, 411 E Archwood Ave, Akron Ohio.

Akron Shamrocks Shamrocks Akron Fred Harmel E. Archwood’ Ave

Recreation All-Star Pinmen Meet Tonight

Elyria Recreation All-Star League members meet at 8:00 p m at the Recreation. An eight team league has been formed and entries close at tonight's session.

Elyria Recreation Recreation

Frank's Bakery Girls Drill Tonight at Jefferson Diamond

Frank's Bakery Girls will hold a practice session at 6 p.m. tonight on the Jefferson diamond.

Frank’s Frank’s Bakery Jefferson Diamond

Wakeman Caps Edge Kroger Foods 3 2 Under Lights

Wakeman Red Caps defeated Cleveland Kroger Foods 3 to 2 in a night game. Don Wasem outpitched Wolf with nine strikeouts while giving up six hits. Wakeman scored all runs in the sixth inning as Gerber Bartlome and King led the offense with two hits each. Lyon Tailors meet the Caps next Sunday night.

Wakeman Don Wasem Wolf Wakeman Red Caps Kroger Foods Cleveland Wasem Krogers L. Gerber Fritz Bartlome Caps King Invaders Cleveland Lyon Tailors

Read Jewelers Practice Tonight at Alles Diamond

The Read Jewelers will hold a 6 o'clock practice on the Alles diamond. Harley Johnson is asked to report.

Harley Johnson

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