Connie Mack Improves After Gall Bladder Incident
Connie Mack, 76, manager of the Philadelphia Athletics, is reported recovering rapidly from a gall bladder ailment that felled him in Boston last week. His son Roy says he is much better but needs to regain strength and will rest as the team endures a tough period. Messages of encouragement flood Shibe Park as fans and officials send get well wishes.
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Remembering the 1889 Sullivan Kilrain bare knuckle fight
A reprint recounts John L. Sullivan and Jake Kilrain meeting near New Orleans under London Prize Ring Rules. The bout lasted two hours and sixteen minutes in a blistering Mississippi sun, with Sullivan winning as Kilrain’s seconds failed to save him.
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All Sports Magazine
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England
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Police Gazette
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Grapple Sport Returns Tonight at Rialto Theatre
Grapple Sport makes a comeback in Elyria tonight with a strong crowd expectation as Bert Rubi and Fritz Kruger headline the main card under the Elyria Sports Club. Also, Mansfield’s Braves visit Norwalk for an exhibition vs Keller News Nine this Sunday. Art Rooney says Byron White is unlikely to rejoin the Pirates this season unless the international situation worsens. Ray Detrick resigns after 13-year run as Ohio Wesleyan coach with 161 wins and 89 losses and Buckeye titles in 1934 and 1935.
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Whizzer) White
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Reds Outfielder Harry Craft Returns To Form
Cincinnati pitcher Paul Derringer and outfielder Harry Craft fueled a 7 4 Reds win over St Louis as Craft ended a slump with seven hits in his last five games and his season average rising to .239. A crowd of 29 105 watched as Lombardi homered, Derringer kept walks to a minimum, and Rideout topped an exhibition mile where Glenn Cunningham finished second.
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Pastor To Meet Louis In Detroit Fight Contract Signed
New York July 7 Pastor Joe Bob plans a title bid against Joe Louis with contracts to fight in Detroit on September 21. The bout would be the first heavyweight title defense in Michigan since the Dempsey era. Pastor, a former NYU fullback, lasted ten rounds with Louis at Madison Square Garden two years ago.
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Bittner Funeral Home Softball Team Travels to Lodi
The Bittner Funeral Home softball squad will travel to Lodi tonight for a game. Members of the Bittners are asked to meet at Hamilton Diamond for departure.
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Indians Fall to White Sox 8 1 as Reggie Feller Seeks 14th Win
Bob Feller dominated the mound for Cleveland but the Indians were limited to five hits as the Chicago White Sox routed them 8 to 1. Cleveland drops to fifth in the American League amid a three game slide and suggested lineup shakeups.
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Elyria Hardware Beats Loeffler in Late Inning Rally
Elyria Hardware ten defeated Loeffler Hardware by 54 in a game at the Superior diamond. Bedoes pitched for the winners with Gleason catching. Marsh and Winchell led the losers, timing the exit at 5:45, as the contest was called for 7:30 with Gordon Bell set to pitch for the Bittners.
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Bittner Ten Edges Rone Radio In A Contest
The Bittner Funeral Home edged the Rone Radio Service 2-1 at Harmon Field to notch a second straight win in City Class A League. Johnny Kostyo pitched three hits and five strikeouts for the Morticians while J Karby was strong for the losers with seven whiffs and nine hits. In the other game, Ridgeville Bittner girls defeated Frank's Bakery 6-5 as all runs came in the first two frames and Jane Engler shut down the Bakery lineup late.
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Recreation Loop Games Feature Local Softball Doubleheader
Two Elyria Recreation Softball League games headline tonight with Berson's Dry Goods facing Read Jewelers at Hamilton and Elyria Dairies meeting McKinley Recreation at Roosevelt.
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General Industries and Silver's Play In Harmon Headliner
General Industries and Vic Salvers Jewelers will meet in the headlining game of a two game softball program at Harmon Field. The City Class A League match opens at 7 15 with Elyria Bankers facing Baraca Class of the Methodist church in the preliminary game.
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South Amherst Merchants Seek Games in Elyria Area
The newly formed South Amherst Amherst Merchants base ball team seeks scheduling for games in Elyria and nearby areas, with a preferred match on July 16. Managers should write to Charles Garland, Elm Street, South Amherst.
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Spring Valley Golfers Miss Playoff In Inter-Club Race
Spring Valley shot 994 to top the second division but fell short of first division qualification in the Cleveland District Golf Association inter club race at Beechmont. Beechmont led qualifiers with 943 as Canterbury and Sleepy Hollow followed. Harvey Brooks led SV with 79, while Larry Wailcich 80, Fred Kitchen 86, Nelson Church 88, and George Kunkle Jr and Karl Kleinert Jr 69s highlighted yesterday's scores.
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Harvey Brooks
Larry Wailcich
Fred Kitchen
Nelson Church
George Kunkle
Karl Kleinert, Jr
Wrestling Season Opens Tonight At Rialto Theatre
The Elyria Sports Club presents a Rialto Theatre wrestling card featuring Kruger versus Rubi in a best two of three falls main event and the debuting Ali Pasha against Frankie Clemons in the semifinal. Two light heavyweight bouts highlight the lineup with bouts set for 2:20 PM.
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Giants And Dodgers Open Seasonal Feud In Brooklyn
Giants and Dodgers prepare for a four game series starting in Brooklyn amid a bitter feud sparked by the Polo Grounds incident and league accusations. Police and plain clothes officers will watch for unruly conduct as the crowd nears 100000. Derringer wins to boost Reds, White Sox and Tigers win. Dean suffers first defeat. Klinger shines for Pirates.
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Loughran Announces Run for Philadelphia City Council
Tommy Loughran former world light heavyweight champion launches a Republican bid for Philadelphia City Council. The veteran fighter with about 170 pro bouts and a 1927 Madison Square Garden title win backs Gov. Arthur H. James and enters local politics after retirement in 1929.
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St. Agnes C O Seniors Beat Elyria Rec Board 5 2
St. Agnes C O Seniors defeated Elyria Recreation Board 5 to 2 last evening at the General Industries diamond. Pitcher Don Gurney and catcher Filemon teamed for the St. Agnes battery while Mack and Wircenske played for the NE opponents.
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Church Safeball Team Set to Meet This Afternoon
The Church of Christ safeball team will meet today at the church at 3 45 PM. All members are asked to take notice and be on hand for the gathering.
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Field of 12 in Hollywood Derby
Inglewood California July 7. Of 36 nominations for tomorrow’s Hollywood Derby 12 three year olds appear likely starters in the mile and a quarter stakes. Favored Viscounty carries 117 pounds, tied with Roman Hero and others at 114 to 118 pounds, with Morning Breeze at 112 and Sentimentalist at 109 as top weights.
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Timms And Eagles Unbeaten In Loop
Timms Spring and the Elyria Eagles remained unbeaten in the City Class B softball league second half with wins last night. Spring beat Elyria Foundry 4 to 3 while the Eagles routed Elyria Waterworks 8 to 1. Tattersall Dairy edged Western Heights A C 1 to 0 and General Industries defeated Elyria Plating Corporation 4 to 3.
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American Legion Juniors Hold Practice at Ely Stadium
The American Legion Juniors baseball team will practice at Ely Stadium tonight at 6 o clock. All team members are asked to report for the session.
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Ely Stadium
Legion Juniors to Clash With Massillon Merchants
Legion Juniors face Massillon Merchants at Ely Stadium tomorrow after noon. The game starts at 3 p.m. Ralph Bauer named Billi Ehlke to pitch and Phil Baird to catch for the Juniors.
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Ralph Bauer
Billi Ehlke
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