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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1939

Page

8

Birmingham Firemen and Dry Cleaners May Clash On Dates

Elyria Recreation Board official Carl Wagner aims to arrange a Birmingham Elyria basketball game. Firemen favor a two game series with Birmingham as a first site and officials chosen from Chick Smith Ralph Bauer Roy Clymer. Past Feud saw Hostettler and Ross ejected. Firemen won last meeting.

Birmingham Worthington Dry Cleaners Birmingham Firemen Carl W. Wagner Elyria Recreation Board Jefferson Firemen Cleaners Chick Smith Ralph Bauer Roy Clymer Elyria Birgham Big Bob Hostettler The Fire Mammy) Ross

Blunder Leads to Lorain County Championship Comic Mix

Hank Kohlmyer, manager of the Kohlmyer Hardware team of Lorain, proposed a comic misread to stage a Lorain County championship series against Worthington Dry Cleaners, then Birmingham Firemen. Red Knott and Don Wasem replied Birmingham is in Erie County, ending the humorous plan.

Hank Kohlmyer Kohlmyer

Sectional A Draws and Local Prep News

Sectional A drawings for the Northeastern Ohio tournament previewed at a coaches and officials meeting in Akron The Elyria coaches hope Elyria earns a seed and early rounds start Tuesday at Goodyear gym Earlier lists named Akron East Buchtel St Vincent Jon North West Ellet Garfield Cuyahoga Falls McKinley and Warren The Rawson High basketball program was cut from Hancock County Class B after three years amid past tourney glory The Illinois boxing commission suspended Adamick over a disputed result and he protests from Midland Michigan

Ohio Akron “Y Tuffyer Elyria Goodyear Gym Akron East Akron Buchtel Akron St. Vincent Jon North Akron West Akron Ellet Akron Garfield Cuyahoga Falls Jon McKinley Warren Joe Louis Jack Roper Los Angeles Herman Juicy) Klein Roy Clymer Clymer Rawson Hancock County Columbus Michigan Illinois Commish Adamick Illinois Jack Trammell Youngs

Lefty Grove’s Arm Worries Boston Faithful at hotel hallway

In a tense briefing at the Arlington Hotel chronicle Joe Cronin reports Lefty Grove’s arm troubles are not yet resolved. Grove previously recovered from a similar issue after circulatory treatment and a smoking cessation that led to gains in weight and morale. Cronin notes Grove’s 14 win 4 loss season with a 3.07 ERA and calls for fresh pitching to confirm recovery.

George Kirksey OT Springs Ark Theington Hotel Joe Cronin Red Sox Joe Cronin Lefty Grove Jimmy Foxx Grove Deil Tigers Arlie Gehringer Ivy

Birmingham Firemen Face Lorain in Big Clash

A large crowd is expected in Birmingham tomorrow afternoon as the Birmingham Firemen meet Kohlmyer Hardware of Lorain at 2 15 on the Birmingham high floor. Each club claims superiority and the game will settle the issue after much anticipation.

Birmingham Birmingham Firemen Kohlmyer Hardware Lorain

Three Games Listed On Y Basketball Card Tonight

Three games are scheduled on the regular Saturday evening program at the YMCA floor. The Elyria Elks face Warren at 7 30, Gardner Credit Jewelers meet Amherst Hawks at 8 30, and Standard Cleaners clash with LaGrange Mobil Gas at 9 30.

Elyria Elks Warren Gardner Credit Jewelers Amherst Hawks Standard Cleaners LaGrange Mobil Gas

Ambers Victory Over Arizmendi Sparks Rematch Stand

Lou Ambers defeated Baby Arizmendi in ten rounds in New York, improving his case to face Henry Armstrong for the welterweight title. Ambers, seeking a shot at Armstrong, demanded a meeting with the champion before March 4 as the New York State Boxing Commission requires.

York U. P Lou Ambers Henry Armstrong Armstrong New York City Ambers Baby Arizmendi Mexico New York State Boxing Commission Arizmendi Boppo Lou Arizmendt Pete Hartley

Cage Results From Ohio Scholastic Meet Across Cities

A long Ohio Scholastic cage meet lists finals scores across Cleveland Elyria Lakewood Lorain Shaker Heights Cleveland Heights Canton Springfield Columbus North Aquinas Tiffin Fostoria Newark Zanesville Cincinnati Withrow Western Hills Galion Shelby John Hay Benedictine Dennison New Philadelphia Liverpool East Palestine and many more. The item notes mixed results, with teams like Columbus North 63 Aquinas 46 and Steubenville 40 Canton Lehman 61 Willard 26 and other close scores. A stray line mentions a subway idea for Kobe, Japan, and a closing fragment hints at love being a simple truth.

Ohio Cleveland Show Elyria Lakewood Lorain Shaker Heights Cleveland Heights Hamilton Middletown Athens Pomeroy Mansfield Canton McKinley Springfield Norwood Columbus North Aquinas Tiffin Jr Home Fostoria Newark Zanesville Cincinnati Withrow Western Hills Galion Shelby Cleveland John Hay Benedictine Dennison New Philadelphia Liverpool East Palestine Hughes Woodward

Baseball Hall of Fame plaques unveiled at Cooperstown

The Baseball Hall of Fame at Cooperstown New York marks its centennial program with the unveiling of bronze plaques honoring the game's celebrated figures whose deeds are remembered in baseball memories.

Hall of Fame Baseball Hall of Fame Cooperstown New York

Sisler’s 1922 Record Still Stands As King of Hits

George Sisler, rising from Michigan to the Browns, captured 257 safe hits in 1922 and batted .420 while earning American League MVP. He tied Ty Cobb’s 40 game hitting streak, veteran arm injuries notwithstanding, and later played for Washington and Boston.

St. Louis Browns Washington Boston Sisler Ty Cobb Georgia Peach St. Louis Star Yankees Cobb Joe Bush George

Shaw Trips Elyria to Capture Lake Erie Cage Crown

Shaw Cardinals defeated Elyria High 34 to 24 to seize undisputed Lake Erie League title. Elyria led early but Shaw used long-range scoring to pull away after halftime, as Elyria’s shooters struggled and Cowen finished with 13 points. Elyria reserves were beaten 49 to 15 in the preliminary.

Shaw Elyria Lake Erie Nable Shaw High Gym Elyria High School Shaw Cardinals Lakewood Rangers Lorain Cleveland Heights The Heights Tigers Shaker Heights Larry Coleman Joe Herold Wilbur Cowen Oval Ralph Bauer Cagers Yanke Coleman Cowen Bernie Fobes Dick Selman Williams Palmer Shaw Boys Cardinals Crimson Cagers Lanky Joe Scott Scott Akron

Berg Faces Irwin In South Atlantic Links Final

Patty Berg the national women’s golf champion from Minneapolis defeated Audrey Powell of Los Angeles 6 and 5 to reach the final, while Laddie Irwin of Montclair New Jersey eliminated Marian Lyeme Orlando. The title match takes place in Ormond Beach Florida on February 25.

Ormond Beach Fla Patty Berg Minneapolis Laddie Irwin Montclair N. J Miss Berg Audrey Powell Los Angeles Miss Irwin Marian Lyeme -Orlando Mla

Technician Choice Dominates Flamingo Stakes Field

Herbert M. Woolf's Kentucky Derby prospect Technician was a heavy favorite in the Flamingo Stakes at Miami. The $20,000 race drew 14 entries for the mile and an eighth test as Technician led a strong showing in the Florida racing season.

Miami Herbert M. Woolf Technician

Coaches Of Cage Leaders Fearful On Final Night

Four Ohio basketball coaches fear upset outcomes on the final night of the season. Ohio State at Wisconsin and Wooster hosting Mt Union, Kenyon, and Muskingum highlight a 12 game program. Wittenberg closed with 11 1 record. Muskingum beat Denison. Kent State beat Marietta. Marshall beat West Virginia Wesleyan in a non conference clash.

Columbus Ohio Harold G. Olsen Ohio State Mose Hole Wooster Cam Henderson Marshall Ray Detrick Ohio Wesleyan Wisconsin Bucks Badgers Minnesota Minneapolis MT. Union Kenyon Muskingum Heidelberg Dayton Buckeye Miami Toledo Toledo-Ohio U Athens Chuck Chuckovits Ohio College Frankie Baumholtz Chuckovits Rockets Marietta John Carroll Xavier Detroit de Sales Detroit Tech Western Reserve Oberlin Wittenberg Cleveland Wooster College Denison Granville Kent State Kent West Virginia Wesleyan Huntington W. Va

Two Teams Tie for First in Ridgeville Bowling League

The Brown Sohicans won two of three games from Ye Old Diner at the K of Calleys to tie the Diners for first place in the Ridgeville Knights of St. John Bowling League. Barnes Coal Company also took two from Gerhart Diggers in another match. Ioga Farms is owned by George Bull and John Morris.

Brown Sohicans K. of Calleys Ridgeville Knights of St. John Barnes Coal Company Gerhart Diggers

Golf Harder At Harbin Links With Guns On Green

Golfers face danger on the Harbin Manchuria course as anti aircraft guns are emplaced near the greens raising safety concerns for players and spectators alike during play.

Harbin Manchuria Enurea Esvarsal Greene

Brown And Gold Cagers Barely Win Sectional Bid Earned

Eaton edged South Amherst 21 20 as Brown and Gold clinched a sectional berth along with Clearview by defeating Grafton 37 31. Lachman led Clearview with 17 points while Jones and Novak paced South Amherst with seven and Eaton’s Rothel started the late scoring flurry. Wellington faces Ridgeville and Avon meets Columbia to finalize Lorain county’s sectional lineup.

Clearview Grafton Aton High Lorain County Johnny Sakula Grafton High School Eaton South Amherst Brown and Gold Clearview High Clippers Bob Rothel Dick Hawke Sabota Novakk Jones Novak Rothel Art Rice Dave Cook Howard Lachman The Francis Bardon Lachman Eddie Kubuski Wellington Ridgeville Avon Columbia Logan Kubuski Bardon Iti Hawke Rf Cook D Hawke Asl Lothel LT Komm Rf van Seenee Crandall Mt Sabota Gainok Hank South Amhherst

Bauer retains Everglades women’s invitation title at Palm Beach

Providence R I golfer Jean Bauer won the Everglades club women’s invitation championship with a 7 and 5 victory over Mrs Phillip Hill of London. In other action, Michigan beat Iowa State 60 24 in Ames. National Indoor Tennis second round opens in New York without major upsets. Jockey Don Meade rides triple at Hialeah to raise year total to 72 with wins on Patsy Begone False Point and Little Miracle.

Palm Beach Fla Jean Bauer Providence R. LI Everglades Club Phillip Hill London New York Miami Don Meade Valiant Meade Patsy Begone False Point Little Miracle

Chicago White Sox Begin California Training Camp

Chicago on February 25 7 The first squad of White Sox players headed for their California training camp. Most players are rookies as they start warm weather drills and conditioning ahead of the season.

Chicago Chicago White Sox California

Amherst Closes With Easy Win Over Medina

Amherst High Comets clinched third place by defeating Medina 27 to 12 on their home court. Ott led Amherst with eight points, Edwards added six, while Betz topped Medina with six.

Amherst High Comets Medina Amherst Ott Edwards Betz Rf Holzhauer Paton Wee Haas Franklin Poor Whos Frederick Truscello F Medley

Rothgery Motors Sweep Bell Clothiers In Bowling Match

In a St. John's Lutheran Bowling League night at St. John's school alleys Rothgery Motors swept Bell Clothiers three games. A. Buchholz bowled 639 pins while teammate H. Rothgery totaled 607.

Rothgery Motors Bell Clothiers St. John’s Rothgery Motors Rantz Aware Rothgery Keisler Buchholz Schreiber

Lorain Team Issues Challenge To Cleaners

The Kohlmyer Hardware basketball team of Lorain challenged Worthington Dry Cleaners to a best two out of three series to decide the Lorain county championship. Henry Kohlmyer, manager of the Hardwares at 3609 Pearl Avenue, announced the bid after nine wins in 12 games this season.

Kohlmyer

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