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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1939

Page

3

Detroit's Barney MicCoskey Named Top Rookie Prospect in 1989 Poll

William Barney MicCoskey of the Detroit Tigers tops a Nationwide News Service rookie poll of 16 MLB managers. The 21 year old outfielder drew 13 of 16 ballots with strong support from Del Baker and Joe Cronin era clubs. Charlie Keller Atley Donald Teddy Williams also received notable votes as promising rookies.

McCoskey William Barney MicCoskey Detroit Tigers Detroit Barney Toledo South del Baker Charlie Keller Atley Donald New York Yankees Teddy Williams Red Sox Screwballs Aid Society Williams Boston Red Sox Joe Cronin Georgia Jim Tabor Eddie Miller Miller Woodrow Rich John Henry Kramer St. Louis Browns Watte Hoyt Fred Haney Gabby Hartnett Cubs Bill Terry Giants Ray Blades Cardinals

Pasha May Show Here Without Beard

Lions add two new centers and an outstanding blocking back to their 1957 lineup. Johnny Wiatrak, All Pacific Coast and America honorable mention at Stanford 1937 38, joins from Oberlin. Wild Bill Callhan, star of Nebraska in 1956 37 38, is also added as the blocking back.

Lyria Ali Pasha Frankie Clemons Rialto Theatre Hindu Bert Rubi Pasha Akron Wild Bill Zimovitch Barber's Clippers Wild Bill Gus Henderson Detroit Lions Lions Oberlinite Johnny Wiatrak America Stanford Wild Bill Callhan University of Nebraska

Red Sox Stop Yankees Run In Boston Sweep

The Boston Red Sox have defeated the New York Yankees five straight times including a win at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees still lead the league by six and a half games, but Boston’s stretch keeps the race open. If Cleveland and Detroit can match Sox form, the title chase could heat up.

New York Yankees Boston Red Sox Joe Cronus Yankee Stadium McCarthy Red Sox Yanks Gotham Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers

Hornsby Hits Modern Batting Mark in 1922

Rogers Hornsby of the St Louis Cardinals posts a modern high batting average of .424 for 1922. The all time mark remains Hugh Duffy at .438 set in 1894 with the Boston Nationals.

Rogers Hornsby St. Louws Cardinals Hugh L. Duffy Boston Nationals

Cascade Defeats Allen To Take League Lead

Cascade beat Allen 13 to 2 at Cascade Park to seize sole possession of first place in the Intermediate League. Pitcher Clark allowed six hits and struck out four as Gleason accounted for four hits in the Cascade offense.

Cascade Allen Cascade Park Clark Gleason

Refunding Notes Bid Notice From Ridgeville School District

Public notice invites bids to refund outstanding notes issued by the Ridgeville School District under Ohio General Code. Notes carry a principal of about one hundred fifty thousand dollars with varying interest and a potential premium. Bids must include a certified check equal to at least one percent of the refunding issue.

Notichn de Pott Ghoot Educaution Erdaeyrit Schoet Ohio Nimetz Third General Assembly of E. M. Knowles Board of Education RF. D Eleria Ofte Ridgeville C.T. Tit

Rookies Andres and Hutchinson Shine in A A action

United Press reports two rookies, Ernie Andres and Freddie Hutchinson, sparked Louisville and Toledo to standout wins. Andres hit a tying homer as Louisville beat Kansas City 7 4, while Hutchinson limited Minneapolis to four runs in an 18 4 Louisville victory. Hutchinson earned his ninth win. Max Lanters’ five hitter powered Columbus past St Paul 3 0. Indianapolis edged Milwaukee 8 7.

Ernie Andres Indiana University Louisville Freddie Hutchinson Detroit Kansas City Minneapolis Ernie Colonels Fred Sington Hutch Millers Hutchinson Toledo Minneapolis Millers Harry Taylor Mullers Max Lanters Columbus St. Paul Jimmy Bucher Indianapolis Milwaukee Brewers

Standard Cleaners Set for Lakewood Night League Clash

The Standard Cleaners travel to Lakewood to face the Dutch Grilles at Lakewood Elks Field tonight. Players are asked to meet at the store at 3 30 p m for departure and team briefing.

Cleaners Lakewood Dutch Grilles Lakewood Elks Field

Bakery Girls Travel for Lorain Game at Lakeview Park

The Frank's Bakery girls travel to Lorain tonight to face the Lorain Nativities at Lakeview Park at 6 30. All team members gather at Manager Herman Klein's home, 330 West Street, at 5 29 for instructions.

Frank's Bakery Lorain Lorain Nativities Lakeview Park Herman Klein West Street

Recreation Board And Rone Radios Battle At Harmon Field

The Rone Radio Service and Elyria Recreation Board teams meet in a headline Class A League softball game at Harmon Field. A preliminary Lorain County Girls League clash pairs Ridgeville Bittner girls against LaGrange girls, starting at 7 15.

Rone Radio Service Elyria Recreation Board Harmon Field Lorain County Ridgeville Bittner Girls LaGrange Girls

General Industries Edge Rone Radio In A Battle

General Industries defeated Rone Radio Service 6-5 under Harmon Field lights in City Class A League play. Pete Roka limited Rone to six singles while Tony Sito yielded 11 hits as a five-run surge in the sixth powered the industries to victory. In a separate CYO League game St Ladislaus of Lorain beat Holy Cross of Elyria 15-13 with a seven-run ninth.

General Industries Rone Radio Service Harmon Field Pete Roka The Industries Rone Generals Tony Sito St. Ladislaus Church Lorain Holy Cross of Elyria Mastin Senee Wazoniah Wartintak Winnesta Rene Nae Marenowskh Serere Ladislaus Ata Holy Cross Liv B. Waztniak H. Wazatials Kumski Holt Long Fritz Whelst Fritz J Whelsti Whelsi Woodin Brave Totais Il Rone AB. Metera Kanto

St. Agnes Defeats St. Peter's 8-7 in 10 Innings

St. Agnes won 8-7 over St. Peter's of Lorain in a 10 inning C Y O league game at Lorain. Pitcher Pete Roka delivered the winning run with a single in the 10th to cap the victory.

Lit. Agnes St. Peter's Lorain Pete Roka St. Agnes

Norwalk Keller Indians to Host Canton ClownsWednesday Night

The Norwalk Keller Indians meet the Canton Clowns in a night game under lights at Keller Park. The 8 30 p m kickoff is announced with Elmer Smyth, former Cleveland Indians outfielder of 1920, renamed manager of the Norwalk team.

Norwalk Keller Indians Canton Clowns Keller Park Elmer Smyth Cleveland Indians

Softball Doubleheader Shifted to Ely School Diamond

The Church of Christ and the Methodist softball teams will meet tomorrow night at 6 15 on the Ely school diamond instead of the previously announced location. Players of both teams are advised to take notice.

Church of Christ Methodist Ely

Rubi and Pasha Set for Friday Feature Mat Match

Hungarian Adonis Rubi returns to Rialto Theatre Friday to face Ali Pasha in a two hour two out of three falls main event. The card also features Cecil McGill vs Bob Montgomery and Frankie Clem ons praised for last week’s event, with a strong expected crowd.

Rubi Pasha Cauliflower Alley Adonis Rialto Theatre Fritz Kruger Ali Pasha India Elyria Frankie Clemons Cecil McGill Long Wooly Pasha Kruger Hell Cleveland

Indians Beat Decatur 10-3 in Exhibition Game

The Cleveland Indians defeated Decatur 10-3 in an exhibition game at Indianapolis. Cleveland totaled 12 hits against Tony Kaufmann, the former National League pitcher, over five innings in the July contest.

Indianapolis Ind Cleveland Indians Indianapolis Indians Tribesmen Tony Kaufmann Decatur

Legion Juniors Play Wednesday At Stadium

The American Legion Juniors are set to play at Ely Stadium tomorrow afternoon. Manager Ralph Bauer states players must report by 3 15 and the contest will start at 5 30.

Legion Juniors American Legion Ely Stadium Ralph Bauer Bauer Tao

Loeffler Harndare Defeat Read Jewelers 14–11

Loeffler Harndare defeated Read Jewelers 14 to 11 on the Allen School diamond last night. The game featured Loeffler’s strong batting and key runs in the late innings.

Loeffler Harndare Read Jewelers Allen School

Silver's Jewelers Practice Session Tonight

The Vic Silvers Jewelers will hold a practice at 6 o'clock today on the American Lace diamond. All team members are requested to report.

Silver Vic Silver

Hardwares Rally Past LaGrange in Final First-Half Game

The Elyria Hardware defeated LaGrange Recreation 21 to 2 in LaGrange in the last game of the first half Rec reation League. The Hardwares clinched second place, as Read Jewelers won the league title. Key hits included Bauer Finnegan Heath and several small-press names noted in the box.

Elyria Hardware LaGrange Recreation LaGrange Hardwares Read Jewelers

Amherst U S Automatic seeks games with Lorain County teams

The U S Automatic softball team of Amherst invites Class A or 2B teams in Lorain County to schedule games. Interested managers should contact George Innes, care of U S Automatic, Amherst.

U.S. Automatic Amherst Lorain County George Innes U S. Automatic

Connie Mack Recovers and Misses All Star Duty

Connie Mack, veteran president manager of the Philadelphia Athletics, improved from a bladder ailment and heard a radio account of the All Star tilt from his home. The 76 year old legend was initially named to lead the American Leaguers but was later replaced by Joe McCarthy of the Yankees after falling ill.

Philadelphia Connie Mack Philadelphia Athletics Mack A’s Joe Mee"Carthy Yankees

Foundry and Plating Teams Win City Class B Games

Elyria Foundry and Elyria Plating Corporation won City Class B League games last night. The Foundry beat the Eagles 3-1 at Universal Diamond No. 1. The Plating team defeated Troxel Company 13-6 at Universal Diamond No. 2.

Elyria Foundry Elyria Plating Corporation Foundry Eagles Universal Crane Troxel Company

Ridge Tool Beats St. Peter's 8 to 7 in Close Game

Ridge Tool defeated St. Peter's C. O. team 8 to 7 last night at North Ridgeville. Davies starred for the winners with Redman catching while Schneider and Gerhart Smith pitched for the losers. Ridge Tool's right fielder led with three hits in three trips.

Ridge Tool St. Peters C. O North Ridgeville Davies Redman Schneider Gerhart Smith

Yankees In All Star Tilt Set At Yankee Stadium

The New Yankees headline the American League All Stars today in the seventh annual All-Star game at Yankee Stadium. Key pitchers include Ruffing and Derringer for the AL and Feller for the NL, with seven clubs aiding the AL lineup and Cincinnati Reds strong in the NL starting eight.

York Yankees Yankee Stadium

Wakeman Caps Face Dover Merchants and Ethiopian Clowns

Wakeman Red Caps, 10 wins 2 losses, host Dover Merchants Wednesday night seeking to even a series that includes a prior Dover win. Ethiopian Clowns visit Thursday for an Ohio swing, in only their seventh meeting with Wakeman, Clowns leading the series four to two. Estelle Carroll of New York City will perform between innings as a novelty feature.

Wakeman Red Caps Dover Merchants Dover Ohio Clowns Estelle Carroll New York City

Benefit Softball Program At Harmon Field Heads Up

The Harmon Field benefit features Peninsular Steel of Cleveland vs a main event with Bishop from Silver's team, injured recently. Walter Sheldon of the Elyria Recreation Board notes the event, with a preliminary game between Bittner Funeral Home and Klaras Recreation of Dover at 7:15 p.m.

Vic Silver Peninsular Steel Cleveland Harmon Field Walter Sheldon Elyria Recreation Board Bishop Silver Bittner Funeral Home Klaras Recreation Dover

Cincinnati Reds defeat Dayton Red Wings in exhibition game

Cincinnati Reds beat the Dayton Red Wings 7 to 3 in an exhibition game. Reds hit more extra base blows and led 4,529 fans to an overflow crowd at the Dayton venue.

Dayton. O Dayton Red Wings Cincinnati Reds Reds

Elyria Hardwares to Face St Peter’s Church Team Tonight

The Elyria Hardwares travel to Ridgeville for a 6 o clock game against St Peter’s Church team. Players are ordered to meet at 5 o clock at the home of Manager Ellsworth Albert.

Elyria Hardwares Ridgeville St. Peter’s Church The Hardwares Ellsworth Albert

Loeffler Harndare and Ber son’s Dry Goods clash tonight

The Loeffler Harndare and Ber son’s Dry Goods teams meet in a scheduled game tonight. Details on venue and time are not fully legible in the text.

Loeffler Harndare Berson Goa

Frank's Bakery Girls Triumph Over North Olmsted 14-9

Frank's Bakery girls defeated Cook's Service girls of North Olmsted 14 to 9 in a game played last night at North Olmsted. The contest featured free hitting with 23 hits, 13 by Frank's Bakery and 10 by the home team.

Frank's Bakery Girls Cook's Service Girls North Olmsted

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