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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1939
Page
12
North Randall faces a 100000 to 125000 deficit in its 33 day meeting as crowds are strong but few bettors use mutuel windows. At Randall general admission was cut and free passes appear, inviting touts who push fake wins by pairing with jockeys’ brothers to lure purchases.
Eddie Robart, a New England born apprentice from Pawtucket Rhode Island, leads the region in victories at Narragansett and Suffolk Downs. After early stumbles at Hialeah he returned to form and earned a contract purchase by Weston Adams Bruins owner. Robart's cockiness and discipline are noted but his weight is seen as favorable for a long career.
Frank's Bakery girls beat the Rosenblum Bees 14 to 13 yesterday on the Jefferson diamond in a nine inning finish. Skorke collected three hits in four at bats to lead the local side while Carr and Augaitis each had three hits for Cleveland's Bees.
Avon Merchants routed Oberlin Sports 19 to 4 as Dutch Durst pitched for Avon and Don Bungard collected five hits in five at bats. Avon surged with ten runs in the third inning then coasted to the win. Avon opens the second half by visiting Brooklyn next Sunday.
The Elyria YMCA defeated Elyria AC 8-5 at Ely Stadium yesterday afternoon. Vic Maiden pitched for the Y, with Rudy Shriletz behind the plate and Johnny Maiden pitching for Elyria AC. Bob Adams led the Y batters with three safeties in four trips, including a home run.
Elyria Hardware softball players are asked to gather promptly at 5 this afternoon at the home of manager Ellsworth Albeit for a team meeting.
Cincinnati manager Bill McKechnie collected a $5,000 bonus after the Reds surpassed 450,000 home attendance with a 13 to 1 demolition of the Chicago Cubs. Bucky Walters earned his 13th win as Cincinnati routed Chicago and moved to five and a half games ahead on the eastern road trip. The club prepares for a three game series with New York at the Polo Grounds while several stars suit up for the all star game in New York.
Warren Dunham and Bob Cowles held Litchfield to one hit through eight innings as Rothgery Motors routed Litchfield 11-1 yesterday. Dunham pitched eight frames, Ausmuth doubled for Litchfield’s lone hit, Hank Walker contributed three safeties, while Kevendy took the loss with Holmesfully backing him.
One game is listed in the Elyria Recreation Safetball League schedule. The La Grange Recreation and Elyria Hardwares will meet on the La Grange diamond in a lone tilt for the evening.
Outfielder Jeff Heath drew a $50 fine after arguing with manager Oscar Vitt as Cleveland beat St. Louis twice in exhibition games. Heath homered twice and added a double in the first game as the Tribe won 14 to 2, then 5 to 1. Johnny Allen earned his fifth win while Hal Trosky hit his 12th homer.
Bob Sharkey won the men's singles at Cascade Park defeating Vic Maiden 6 1 5 7 11 9 in a Saturday final. Stewart Hawthorne claimed the boys title beating Buzzy Wright 6 3 in the final.
Ridgeville Bittner girls defeated North Olmsted Cook's Service 10 to 3 yesterday at Ridgeville. Dorothy Pitts pitched for Ridgeville allowing five hits and fanning 14. The Ridgeville offense cracked Beckrath for 12 safeties.
The American Legion Juniors lost 7-4 at Ely Stadium as Massillon Merchants pitcher Wilhelm shut out the locals to three hits. Massillon totaled ten hits off Ehlke and Brickman in Saturday afternoon play.
Fred Kitchin shot 299 to take low gross in the 72 hole Medal Handicap at Spring Valley. P L Stetler won low net 352 92 260. O K Hill beat Karl Kleinert 2 and 1 to take Class B June Flight. Scores include Jack Warner 72 and Dan Glunz 89. At Cherry Ridge USS Hoag George Mate led scoring with 73 as Nick Ross shot 75. Blind Par at Elyria CC produced six co leaders with 80. Mixed four ball net winners were Mrs W J Lorenz and George Livingston. Sunset Tourney set for Friday at Elyria CC with 3 pm start and buffet. Elyria CC ladies begin Lindner Company tourney with first 18 holes tomorrow.
U P story reports Boston Red Sox swept a doubleheader at Yankee Stadium to extend their winning streak to eight and cut the AL lead to six and a half games. Joe Cronin homered in the opener, Emerson Dickman allowed two hits through three, Jimmy Foxx homered, Lefty Wilson pitched the second game. Other league results include White Sox over Tigers, Indians over Browns, Senators over Athletics, and NL developments with the Giants and Phillies.
A City Class B League matchup between General Industries and Western Heights A C is on the schedule with local fans awaiting a tight contest. The result and venue details were not provided in the fragments.
Joe Cronin hit a decisive home run with one aboard to lift the Red Sox to a 8-6 win in the second game of a doubleheader against the Yankees. Cronin’s heroics also sparked the team’s fifth straight victory over the world champions.
Wakeman Red Caps defeated LaGrange Hardwares 14 to 8 under the lights. The Caps have two games in three days, facing Dover Merchants on Wednesday and Ethiopian Crowns on Thursday.
Bakery team members meet 6 PM at 330 West Street with Manager Herman Klein to travel to North Olmsted for a game against Cook's Service. Helen Engler to coach the locals.
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