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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1931

Page

4

Ohio Governor’s Athletic Past Highlighted in 1920 Pranks

United Press reports Henry T. Gorrell details Governor Whitson’s athletic roots at Princeton and in early life. The piece recalls his football days, teaching Greek and math, coaching, and later work in oil fields and Klondike ventures, ending with notes on his health routine and golf interest.

Am Anan Les Titusy Wren Breeton Amivers Govercor Fresnaman Laerins Harold McCormick International Harvester Company Strici Princeton Itusvilla High School Bradford Pa Klondixe

Match Play In Ohio Amateur Starts Today

Officials of the Ohio Golf Association announce the State Amateur Championship will be held at Portage County Club in Akron. Entrants draw two routes to determine match play starting today as the tournament begins to crown the amateur champion.

Ohio Coltumbts Wraniec Cts Bera Gaz Columbts Tha O&fo Golf Association Portasa Akron A L. Garford King E Fauver H. H. Benham State OF Ohio

Golf Championship Qualifying Raises 164 Record Mark

Guerrier and seminz led the field in a 32 player champion section of youth and first time title contenders. Columbus posted 146 with two 13 and 8 scores and Marshall L Godman followed as Florio’s closest rival. Oliver Travnsas Canton and Jack Munro Akron were among veterans in the 164 qualifying score for two days of 36 hole consolation rounds after Tuesday’s play.

Guerrier Seminz Motor Follarne Dar Qualfricg Florio Marshall L. Godman Columbus Oliver Travnsas Canton Jack Munro Akron Raleigh Lee Columbus

Tigers Defeat Old Timers 13-9 in Soft Ball League game

Western Heights Tigers exploded for nine runs in the first inning to beat the Old Timers 13-9 at Stadium Soft Ball League play last evening. Soja allowed the early damage before Strink 12 secured the win, holding the Old Timers to thirteen scattered hits.

Western Heights Tigers Soja Strink

McHale Set to Meet Yarosz in July Fight

Welterweight Marty McHale now based in Elyria will clash with Teddy Yarosz of Pennsylvania in Parkersburg West Virginia on July 15. Managed by Gascoigne McHale has won two of his last three bouts in Pennsylvania and drew the other. Gascoigne plans return to Elyria for fall shows as McHale trains hard for the title bout.

Marty McHale Jimmy Gascoigne Elyria Teddy Yarosz Pennsylvania Parkersburg West Virginia McHale Gascoigne Marty

Saints Boost Lead In Ass'n. Opening win over Columbus

Saint Paul opened the American Association series with an 8 to 5 victory over Columbus in Columbus. Louisville split a doubleheader with Kansas City, winning 2 to 1 in the first game and losing 8 to 4 in the second. Art Shires powered Milwaukee to a 12 to 6 win over Indianapolis with a homer, double and a single as the Indians won 4 to 2. Minneapolis rose to fourth by taking two from Toledo, 5 to 3 and 1 to 0.

Columbus St Paul Louisville Kansas City Art Shires Milwaukee Indianapolis Indians Minneapolis Toledo

Watkins Compared to Ty Cobb by Gabby Street

Gabby Street hails George Watkins of the St Louis Cardinals as a high class straight away hitter. He calls Watkins fiery aggressive and a quick thinker on the base paths. Watkins hit .373 last season and is still earning, Street believes others will agree with him about Cobb chatter in a couple of seasons.

George Watkins St Louis Cardinals Ty Cobb Gabby Street Gabby Watkins Street Cobb

Young Welter Faces Noted Opponent in Rough Bout

A rising welterweight meets one of the top contenders in a match that tests his grit. The bout pits the newcomer against a foe who has already beaten several strong opponents, signaling a stern early career milestone for the young fighter.

Three-Year-Olds In Feature At Randall Today

Cleveland harness racing program features the $11920 champion stake at North Randall with Protector and Charlotta Hanover as top contenders. Calumet Budiong rates as a favorite while several three year olds including Nedis Gus Post Haste and Calumet Bastle McAuhrey run in the event. Other entries and results from the 22nd Edwards race round out the card.

Cleveland Protector Charlotta Hanover North Randal Staten Caarioce Hancvar Nedis Gus Post Haste Emer Butler Stellate Semator Lovke Calumet Bastle Calumet Budiong Wau Hughes Favo Er Carma Ume Ars‘ocrat

Max Schmeling to Defend Title in NAB Territory

General John V Clinnin of the National Boxing Association said a world heavyweight title bout between Max Schmeling and the winner of the Mickey Walker Jack Sharkey bout in New York on July 22 would be sanctioned in NAB territory. He ruled out Schmeling versus Primo Carnera due to Carnera's suspension, noting Schmeling is expected to defend within six months or risk vacating the title with the National Boxing Association.

Chicago Lpi John V Clinnin National Boxing Association Max Schmeling Mickey Walker Jack Sharkey New York Clinnin Schmeling Primo Carnera N B. A Elexing Association

Young Hebert Dominates on the Diamond in 1931 Beat

The piece profiles Hebert and Southern Youth Hebert’s rise in baseball, noting his early success and dark mood at times. It highlights his rapid progression from Class A to major league play with the St Louis Browns, including key starts against the Athletics and Yankees, and praises other young stars like Worthington Lombard and Vartin as budding champions of the era.

Tre “Imers Wallace Hewert St Louis Bruins Philadelphia Athletics New York Yankees Kilurer Browns Heber Younger Rue Athletics

Local Fairways Action at Elyria Club and Western Division Meet

Ladies at Elyria Country Club played yesterday with J B Thatcher taking the prize for the last putts and $1. The Western Division Golf Association will meet Friday at Spring Valley. Yesterday’s results in Class A saw Barcour and Gillis, Fauver and Moyer, Gould and Squire each win by narrow margins. Class B winners included Murhbach, Stephens, Plocher, Carson, and Wirth with decisive margins.

Elyria J.B Tnatcher Ladies Western Division Golf Association K. W Plocher R. G. Herzberger F. E. Carson Johnston R. P. Wirth Fisher Miss Washburn

Golf Club Inter-Club Tourney Opens at Spring Valley

A golf battle unfolds this afternoon at Spring Valley Country Club as 64 or more Rotary Club members from Elvtra Lakewood Lorain and Vermilion compete. Elynia Rotary will send about twenty players while Lakewood expects 30 plus golfers. The event stems from a Hallenze issued by the Lakewood Rotary Club.

Irs RC Hoevig R E Jahson Miss KeVoge Mis A Mo Wannonford Mis & F. Basinger Mis L Krilogg Spring Valley Country Club Rotary Clan Elvtra Lakewood Lorain Vermilion Elynia Rotary Club Lakewood Lakewood Rotary Club

Attendance record set at Wrigley Field in Chicago

About 45,900 fans paid to see the Chicago Cubs win a doubleheader 14-2 and 6-3 against the St Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field yesterday. Roughly 30,000 fans gathered outside the park unable to gain admittance. The crowd surpassed those at the Cubs Athletics World Series games in Chicago.

Chicago Wrigley Field Chicago Cubs St Louis Cardinals Cubs Athletics Laake

American Results From National Games Today

Fragmented OCR notes show scattered results from national games across cities. Mentions of New York Boston Philadelphia St Louis and Minneapolis with various scores and placeholders indicating event outcomes and associations.

St Louis Cleveaid Heago Lows Derry Boston New

Leading Itters American Frague Player-Club Stats Report

Historic baseball stat line sheet lists players from Plater to Morgan Cleve and others with games, at bats, runs, hits, and averages. It includes names such as Huth Webb Goslin Klein Hendricks Grimm Custer and references to season leaders and year ago comparisons for Gehrig O'Doul and others in the National League and American League pages.

American Frague Plater — Clin H. Pet Morgan Cleve Huth, WN Oy Webb Kosten Ats Goslin St. T Simmons Phila Gehrig New York National Sagle G AB. R. H. Pet

I O F Teams Clash At Cascade Sunday

Erie Lodge I O F and Cuyahoga County leaders face off in a softball game at Cascade Park as the annual picnic events unfold. The game is slated to begin at 2 p.m. with attendees gathering for a community gathering after.

O. F Cascade Erie Lodge I. 0. O. F Cascade Park Erie Cuyahoga County

Hollywood Girls Here On July 14th and 25th Night Games

Elyria Eagles coach Karl Kaiser, after withdrawing from the Tri-Counts League, maps a two game schedule to feature two attractions in three weeks. On July 14 the Hollywood Girls Club, a renowned women’s team, visits for a 5:59 pm night game, and on July 25 the House of David troupe returns for a night game. The Hollywood Girls comprise veterans of six to ten years, famed for pitching, catching, and fielding like men. The House of David, valued at about $300000, brings a three-household touring act with a top reputation, promising a memorable event with lighting theatrics if needed.

Hollywood Girls House of David Aving Karl Kaiser Elyria Eagles Kater Kaiser Hollywood Girls Club House of Divid Hollywood Tuerdas

Top Flight Favored At Arlington

In Chicago Sonny Whitney trains Top Flight as favorite for the Lassie Stakes at Arlington Park. If all 25 horses run the purse totals 28150 with the winner earning 224530. Eligible contenders include Princess Ivre Princess O Princes Camera and rising names such as Butter Beans Sunrise Polonaise and Gila Fhlign.

Chicago Ov CV Sonny Whitney Arlington Parry Todas Joseph Lener Sportstar Princess O Lady Telds Camelia

Tigers Beat Tigers Lead Junior League Stuns White Sox

The Athletics defeated the White Sox 22 to 1 in an American League Junior High League game at El Stadium, placing them on the heels of the league leading Tigers who remain undefeated.

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Play First Round Pro Tennis Matches Today in New York

Play continues in New York with first round pro tennis matches today after two postponements. Players from several top tours compete on the center and outer courts as fans anticipate early upsets and strong performances.

Tilden Favored In Open National Tennis Round At Forest Hills

Rain delays affect the first round of the annual national professional tennis tournament at Forest Hills Stadium. William Tilden, seed number two, is favored to reclaim the title from defending champion Vincent Richards, who is seeded number one.

Forest Hills Stadium William Tilden Vincent Richards Richards

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