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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1930
Page
11
New York July 12 Frank O'Doul and Al Simmons led majors in hitting for the period through July 10. O'Doul tops the National League with .407 while Simmons leads the American League at .590, with other leaders named for fielding and pitcher records.
The Pfaudler softball team edged the South Amherst Aces 5-4 at Richwine Field in a tense late rally. Castle pitched for the winners with Yerffe on the mound for South Amherst. Castle and Schoditsch homered for the Pfaudlers in a game that went to the ninth inning.
American results list Detroit over Cleveland 11 to 1 Chicago defeated St Louis 5 to 3 with Boston at Cleveland New York at Chicago and Washington at Detroit plus Philadelphia at St Louis. National results Cincinnati 6 Philadelphia 3 Pittsburgh 6 St Lewis only games scheduled. National games today Chicago at Boston Brooklyn at New York Cincinnati at Philadelphia St Louis at Pittsburgh.
Elyria City meets North Olmsted tomorrow at the Fairgrounds in a Suburban League grudge battle. Mike Skryp, unbeaten this season, and Pete Blough, former Cleveland pitcher, headline the mound duel as Elyria aims to defend the first half title and deny a playoff.
The Elyria Eagles face Bishop Babcocks at South Amherst Field as they chase a tough Class A foe tied for first with White Motors. Bartlome, the Eagles ace, aims to build on a 11 strikeouts per game pace after a 15 strikeout performance against Goldthorpe Tires.
The Y M C A Industrial Soft Ball league closed its first half with two games. Fox Furnace led with seven wins, no losses, Western Automatic second with five and two. Colson and Ohio Fuel Gas tied for third at four and three. Elyria Laundries upset Harshaw Chemicals 9-4, Claycomb dominating. Western Automatic beat Troxel 8-5 to claim cellar status. Second half starts Monday with Western Automatic atop standings and Colson rising.
Wakeman Red Caps host Toledo in a Sunday afternoon semi pro exhibition as the team, fresh off two wins in three games, seeks form after a uneven showing against Amherst Mischka Meats. The article also lists an extensive Second Half Industrial Outdoor Indoor Baseball League schedule with multiple matchups at McKinley and Hamilton through August.
The annual city championship begins Monday July 21 at Ely Stadium courts with two classifications Senior and Junior in singles and doubles. Dick Horan, defending champion, seeks another title as entries close Saturday July 19 at 6 p m with a small fee and medals to winners.
Horton Smith, with a 142 total after two rounds, holds a two-stroke lead at the National Open as Bobby Jones trails, with Harry Cooper and Charley Lacey close behind. The field of 69 pros and amateurs prepare for the final 36 holes amid a tight chase for the $1,000 Open crown.
The Grafton R Bittners journey to State Farm Sunday to face the inmates of that institution. Wallen a Cleveland boy will pitch for the Inmates, with Landis of Columbus catching. Ford Hastings, local spitball king, will hurl for the Rattners.
Miss Mary Hauck, 20, of Toledo, won the state women’s golf title by defeating defending champion Mrs Curtis Sohl of Columbus 3 up. She carried the Toledo Sylvania country club colors and returned to Toledo to receive local acclaim.
Detroit pounded Cleveland for eighteen hits in a one sided win as Hoyt struggled with control and Brown exited after two innings. Goldman led Cleveland with three hits while Averill added a triple. Indians prepare to face Boston with Hudlin returning from forefinger ailment and Russell likely opposing.
The Woodmen head to Olmsted to meet the Grange team that beat them 11-9 earlier in the season. Players must meet at Ely Park Sunday at 1 30 P M sharp. Manager Mahl plans a Sunday bowling game for July 27 at Cascade Park. contact 39962 or write Ben Mahl 437 S Broad, Elyria Ohio.
Scholl to receive, Rutners out of a game for July 20. Elyria managers are advised to note the roster change and plan accordingly.
The Amherst Merchants travel to Cascade Park to face the West Sides in a tough game. Manager Juley Klein relies on Sharpe or Gotro, nicknamed Hooky, as the key hurler for Amherst. West Sides will use Horton or Pinky Smith as rotations due to absent starters. first pitch is at 3:30.
The Elyria Maroons meet the Oberlin Merchants at Cascade Park Sunday at 1 PM. Oberlin claims a strong record and has defeated top teams, while Elyria fields a solid lineup led by Bill Wilbert and Steve Mike. The Maroons seek more games, aiming for July 20 and August 3, with contact G Nanny George at 174 Woodford Avenue or phone 2731 after 5 PM.
The Red Caps travel to North Olmsted to face the village All-Stars. All players assemble at Hamilton school grounds at 1 30 P.M. The Olmsted game begins at 32 o clock.
Elyria Country Club women stretched their Western Division lead by defeating Spring Valley 11 to 7 at Spring Valley. Mansfield beat Sandusky 11 1 2 to 6 1 2 with Wagerdorn and Lippert posting top nets. standings show Elyria 29 1 2, Spring Valley 27, Mansfield 20 1 2, Sandusky 12 1 2. Next league games set for Mansfield on July 25, Elyria to face Sandusky.
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