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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1938
Page
7
United Press reports the sixth annual All Star Game at Crosley Field with 28 000 expected fans and 16 000 ticket requests. The American League is listed as betting favorite against a National League lineup noted for flaming youth and speed.
The National League lineup features Johnny Vander Meer, hometown hero, starting against Lefty Gomez as the NL hopes to reverse a string of defeats. Managers Terry and McCarthy juggle pitchers like Hubbell Brown and Allen while showcasing five first time All Star players including Vander Meer and McCormick.
Terry says every starter except Hack can hit over the 328 foot left field fence and plans to keep the same lineup if they lead. McCarthy maintains the American League will remain superior.
Shawnee on Delaware Pa July 6 Horton Smith of Chicago was favored to win the PGA Championship after breaking the Shawnee course record by one stroke with a 34 31 65 in practice. Smith with Jimmy Hines scored an eagle five birdies and 12 pars to top the 66 record set by Ed Dudley in 1936. Hines posted 36 36 72 as he prepared for the tournament opening Sunday.
New York officials approve rescheduled lightweight title bout between Lou Ambers and Henry Armstrong. Originally set for July 26 at Polo Grounds, the match moves to August 10 after doctors confirm Ambers hand injury from last month’s Los Angeles bout will hinder timely healing. Ambers may begin training soon.
The Lorain Athletic Baseball Association Class B League will hold a meeting at Lorain City Hall at 7 30 pm Thursday. Plans will be made for league formation and any Elyria area team wishing to enter should send a representative. Elytia Business Men Butners and Buckingham Sunoco Service are asked to take notice.
Broadway betting commissioner Jack Doyle kept the Yankees and Giants as the favorites to win the pennant with a straight subway series. He listed the Yankees at 7-10 with Cleveland 2-1, the Giants at even money, and Pittsburgh at 5-2, noting frequent price updates due to close races.
The Lorain Girls' Softball League announces the second half schedule. Elyria meets Lorain Wilson Auto Supplies at Oakwood Park in the opener with multiple matchups listed through August, including Elyria, Trojans, DeSantis, Bittners, Goodalls, and Wilsons across Oakwood Park, Lakeview, Ridgeville, and Elyria venues.
Rone Radio Service defeated Troxel Company 5 to 4 on the Jefferson diamond last night. Pitchers Sito and Rone combined for the win. Filimon and Toth caught. Troxel’s battery was Karman and McKain. Sander and Karmaac delivered two base hits.
This week's results list Arlen and Roosevelt as leaders with Gates at 15. Edison and Hamilton beat St Mary’s on forfeit, Ely defeated McKinley 94 forfeit. A Garford Franklin Fame game is set for Saturday at McKinley. Batteries listed for Allen Ratcil Roosevelt and Jacobs Triacoff Gates Smith and Tracey Edison Crawford McClure.
The 1939 Major League All Star game will be played at Yankee Stadium in New York. The decision was made by a joint meeting of the National and American Leagues held here yesterday.
The Junior League announces a double round robin opening Friday with four teams. Belters vs Volunteer Foods at Roosevelt and Elyria Hardware vs Bell Realty at Superior lead the first half schedule.
Vic Silkers Jewelers defeated Elyria Dairies 8 to 1 on the American Lace Company diamond. Earl Mahl and Jack Ternes hit home runs for the winners.
Members of Chuck Hanson's team are asked to report at the General Industries diamond at 6 p m Thursday instead of Wednesday.
Tonight at 6 o'clock the Troxel Company and Post Office teams clash on the McKinley diamond in a scheduled game.
Captain George Eyston prepares to chase another world land speed record on the Bonneville salt flats aboard the Thunderbolt. The blue eyed chicken farmer stakes his goal at 333 mph, describing the eerie dawn start and the car’s silvery return to the desert.
The Elyria Democratic Club beat Faultless Rubber Company of Ashland 7 to 1 while the Lorain Krakas Cafe outfit defeated the Lorain Buckeyes 9 to 4 under lights at Harmon Field last evening.
Elyria Girls defeated Ridgeville Bittners 8-4 to extend their unbeaten streak in the Lorain Girls League. Berniece Jalowiec pitched five hits allowed. Ridgeville pitcher Dorothy Pitts fanned 12 but issued eight bases on balls and four errors as Elyria handled the Bittners.
The Intermediate League begins play tonight with two games. Chronicle Telegram Alumni Association faces City Auto Wreckers in Hamilton, while Tattersall Dairies meets Thompson Sports at Superior. Tattersall’s move to Superior was due to McKinley diamond being reserved by another local team. Western Heights A. C. beat Fowl Dairy 22 to 7 last night.
Vic Fleming, veteran harness horse driver, led the Grand Circuit standings in Cleveland O on July 6 after nine victories this season. He drove Lou Bell's Boy to a 2:15 pace Nate Hanover to 2:17 and David Grow to 2:24 in three of four events, with Urbana O also winning two-year-old trotters in the Rainy Day Sweepstakes.
Syria Country Club caddies lost their first match 17 1 2 to 6 1 2 at the Valley course. C. Sabo posted 73 for best round, Ed Brosky 74, Zaleski led losers with 77. Lorain County caddies also fell to Spring Valley 31 2 to 20 1 2 as Spring Valley used similar scores.
Two base hits by Petros Jacobs and F Stang. Halka and Flame hit three bases. Halka and Flame scored on A McCaulsy two base hits. Balash struck out two by F. Pallas struck out four. Balash earned the win. Pallas took the loss. Umpires listed.
Cleveland Indians rookie third baseman Ken Keltner announced his engagement to Evelyn Gonin of Milwaukee. He obtained permission from manager Oscar Vitt to travel to Milwaukee last Friday for the engagement ring, and said no wedding date is set but expected about a year from now.
The Harvard Market and Masonic Club play tonight at Jefferson No. 2 diamond starting 6 15 p.m. Markets members should meet at Smitty's Place at 5 45 p.m.
The Elyria Hardware Juniors face Moss Rose in a scheduled game tonight at Crisp Park as part of youth basketball action.
The Elyria Business Men’s baseball team will hold an important meeting and practice tomorrow at Cascade Park at 5 30. Players listed to take notice include G Graber L Drage J Maiden T Smith Ed Smith B Yanke J Maslyk D Elias B Adams G Wehlber J Radebaugh and E Nano.
Vic Silver's Jewelers and the Elyria Democratic Club meet tomorrow night to discuss the American Lace diamond and related affairs. On Friday the Jewelers plan further activities.
Wakeman brief notices list visits and entertaining at homes in the area. Families in Norwalk Elyria Cleveland Toledo and Birmingham host gatherings honor birthdays celebrate graduates and discuss recovering from operations with a page of names and locales.
Oberlin reports from the East Oberlin church union meeting at Christ Episcopal and L C W July committee appointments. Summer talks at East Oberlin by Paul A. Thompson on Music and Religion. Elizabeth Baylor of Clearwater Florida and Thelma McCorde of Tampa were guests at the Wesley Miller home.
Malaya reports government and private construction surges in the Philippines while motorists increase in Negri and Malacca. The piece mentions Janby Oils of Oberlin meeting Lace diamond event.
Vic Silver's Jewelers will play Ukranian Club at the Norfolk avenue diamond tonight. Jewelers members should meet at 146 Fairlawn avenue at 5 30 p m for pregame gathering.
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