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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1931

Page

2

Schedule Of A A U County Swim Meet Announced Today

The Lorain County A A U announced the Lakeview Beach meet at Lorain under Cry of Lorain for early August. William Sturgis led the program with events including 100 yard back stroke, 50 yard freestyle, 100 yard breast stroke, 29 yard free style, and relay races for boys and girls with a novice race for inexperienced swimmers. Registration costs 50 cents and must include name, address, and phone number. prizes are medals and club eligibility, with winners advancing to the district meet.

Lakeview Beach Lorain Cry of Ozer Sting A. A. al E’yria Lorain County John R. Pfeiffer West 25Th Street Ohio William Scui Cate A. U Lorair County

Danevich Registers In Lorain County A A U

Felix Danevich the 1930 state champion distance swimmer has registered with Lorain County A A U, announced by county commissioner J R Sandy Pfeiffer. He won last August's three mile A A U title at Kent and aims to capture the county, district and state titles this year. A 25 year old farmer, he represents Rand P A C in competition.

Felix Danevich Lorain County J. R Sandy” Pfeiffer Danevich Kent Ohio Lorain R and P A. C

Mrs Julian W Tyler Favored In Women’s Tourney

Mrs Julian W Tyler of Cleveland, medalist of the State Women’s Golf Tournament, emerged as the favorite to win the eleventh annual event as 32 qualifiers began match play. She was the first woman to score under 80 on the Westwood Country Club course, posting a 79 with a 38 on the front nine and an eagle from a 36 foot putt on the ninth.

Cleveland Julian W. Tyler Ohio Westwood Country Club

Church League Softball Showdowns Tonight at McKinley

Holy Cross faces the Methodists in the feature YMCA Church League softball clash at McKinley. St Johns meets Hungarian Reforms at Hamilton, while Baptists play St Pauls at Roosevelt in evening games.

Holy Cross McKinley St. Johns Hamilton St. Pauls Roosevelt

Ardette Wins Put-In Bay Race at 38th Regatta

Ardette, Detroit Class A boat, won the open race from Shertburg Ontario to Put-In-Bay. The Inter-Lake Yachting Association regatta featured sailing boats from Detroit Cleveland and Toledo with powerboat contests to follow. The 20 foot yacht handicap race was won by Jume of the Cleveland Yacht Club.

Inter-Lake Yachting Association Detroit Cleveland Toledo Ardette Shertsburg Ont Jume Cleveland Yacht Club

Council Fans To Act On Cleveland Club Bid

Cleveland officials consider approving use of municipal stadium for the Cleveland Baseball Club after council failed to pass legislation. City Manager Davo E. Morgan told the club that their bid to use the stadium is too high and negotiations continue with 16 ball clubs as the city moves toward a decision this year.

Cleveland

Leading Hitters in the American League This Season

The list highlights top hitters with clubs, games, at bats, runs, hits and batting averages. Notable names include Goslin of St Louis, Rath of New York, Morgan of Cleveland, Webh of Boston, and Simmons of Philadelphia. The data shows Simmons hitting .391 a year ago today.

American Leagle Club G. AB. R. H. Pet. Morgan Cleve Rath Goslin St. L Webh Boston Simmons Phila Philadelphia G. Ww Pet Phileaccintia Washington York Bea

Mate In Shape For Arlington Feature Race

A seven horse field is expected for the $70,000 Arlington classic on Saturday in Chicago. Definite starters include Twenty Grand Mate Spanish Play Sun Meadow Joey Bibb Sir Ashley and St Brideaux Mate. Preakness and American Derby winner Mate arrived from the East in good condition with trainer Jim Healey saying Mate is in better shape than for the Kentucky Derby.

Chicago Mate Spanish Play Sun Meadow Joey Bibb Sir Ashley Jim Healey

Dodgers Rout Blues 14-7 in Stadium Soft Ball clash

The Dodgers built a 14-7 win against the East Side Blues in Stadium Soft Ball last night aided by a five run rally in the second and late hits from key players. Dodgers surged ahead with steady offense and solid defense to secure the comfortable victory.

Dodgers East Side Blues

Methodists, St Agnes Junior Church Winners

A Junior Church Soft Ball League opener saw all four teams take the field. Methodists defeated the Second Congregationals 10 to 8 while Straha beat Holy Cross 5 to 2. Batteries: Methodists Bembower and Welty. 2nd Congs Morse and Lamberton.

Methodists St. Agnes Tac Second Congregationals Straha Holy Cross Bembower and Welty 2Nd Congs Morse and Lamberton

American Games Today Cleveland versus New York doubleheader

Sports brief lists Cleveland at New York in a two game set plus matchups featuring Detroit at Philadelphia St Louis at Worcester and Westlington noted.

National Results Pride in Pittsburgh Stouts Chicago 3

National results appear mixed with pride in Pittsburgh and Chicago suffering a 3 to 12 setback. The report notes few complete game details and highlights limited scoring from the visiting side.

Pride Pr Ai Pitspurgh St Tuo Ts Chicago

National Games Today Impacts Major Cities

National Games today feature Boston and Mae defeating Brooklyn, New York beating Chicago, and Philadelphia facing Pittsburgh in a 189 game slate.

Boston Et Mae Brooklyn St. Loui New York Chicago Pendelphia Pittsburgh

Association Results and Schedule Update

Association results show SB Paul and Toedo ob Tivrrespohs 4 Columbus 3. Thwargree T defeated Louisville 1. Upcoming Association Games list Tyrdéo at St. Paw, Columbus at Monneapolis, T'Tanapoli at Kansas City. Lea si.ie at M.lwauhes.

SB Paul & Toedo Columbus Thwargree T Louisville Association Gamex Today Tyrdéo St. Paw Columbus Monneapolis T'Tanapoli Kansas City Lea Si.ie M.lwauhes

Homer Defeats Mud Hens in 8 5 Rally

In Columbus on July 14, Homer toppled the Mud Hens 8 to 5 as Jon Morrissey homered with two aboard in the seventh. St Paul clinched another win over Toledo 5 to 1. Milwaukee topped the Colonels 7 to 1 as Minneapolis moved up by beating Columbus 5 to 4 in eight innings. Harris homered with a runner aboard to force the tie. Meurel scored the winner on Bryder's error. Indians and Blues idle.

Columbus. O Jon Morrissey St Paul Toledo American Association Colonels Milwaukee Minneapolis Columbus Harris Meurel Bryder Indians Blues

Powell Pavlik In Akron Main Bout

Akron boxing night features Powell and Pavlik in the main bout promoted by Luey Welch. Nearyweight contender Powell from Akron faces Cleveland’s George Pavlik in the headline event. Semifinal features Akron’s Chet Shandel and Canton’s Clem Feily.

Powell Akron

Griffiths Divorced After Deception Charges in Akron

Johnny Griffiths, once a noted welterweight, was granted a divorce from Dorothy Griffiths in Akron on deception charges. The former contender had previously fought title bouts with Jack Britton and Ted Lewis.

Akron Johnny Griffths Dorothy Griffiths Jack Britton Ted Lewis

Horan-Finegan Favored In Rapid Fire Doubles Tourney

Stadium hosts the Second Annual Rapid Fire Doubles Tennis Tourney with Dick Horan and Gene Finegan as favorites. Fortified lineups include Hoover and Smith, Howenstine teams, Dave Horan and Jim Sharkey, among many others. Play starts 6:00 PM after 5:45 draws. courts are ready for fast tennis.

Horan-Finegan Rapid Fire Dick Horan Gene Finegan Rapid Tire Rew Frans Hoover Pierre Smith Howard Jay Howenstine Dave Horan D.ck Jim Sharkey BE. H S Lake Erie

Eagles Meet Hollywood Girls At Riverview Park

Hollywood Girls visit Riverview Park to face the Elyria Eagles in a late afternoon baseball exhibition. Harriet Smith will start for Hollywood, with Amherst pitcher Al Sharp opposing Shaun Wragg in the visitors’ mound bid. The lineup features Smith, Bard, O’Neil, and Wragg among others for a likely spirited clash.

Eagles Hollywood Riverview Harriet Smith Hee Smith Almeda Bard Riverview Park Hollywood Girls United States Elyria Eagles Harriet Tis al Sharp Amherst Len Wragg Shaun O'Neil Ruth Houghton Stack Warren Bard Gossing Seiffert Smith P. Eagles McMann Cebula Forbush Schroeder Cc. Wragg Hopkins Madhock L. Wragg Sharp

Grove Pounded Hard But Gains Eighteenth Win

East leaders New York and Brooklyn swing through the West with pennant hopes. Don Hurst drives in the winning run for Philadelphia in a 1 to 0 victory over Pittsburgh. Lefty Grove earns his 18th win as Philadelphia and Washington split a doubleheader.

Grove Leo H. Petersen United Press York New York Brooklyn Giants Chicago Cubs Robins St. Louis Cardinals Cubs Burleigh Grimes Philadelphia Pittsburgh Don Hurst Klein Phillies Jamio Elliott Ray Kremer Washington Senators Athletics Lefty Grove Alvin Crowder Senators Crove Williams Crowder Rube Walperer

I O F Teams Clash at Lakeview Park Lorain

The Elyria I O O F softball team meets their fiercest rival the Lorain I O O F at Lakeview Park Lorain tomorrow night. The game is set to start at 6 15 P M.

Elyria I. O. O. F Lorain J. O. O. F Lakeview Park Lorain

Old College melon plant in Ontario repurposed

A two story frame building in Ontario that once housed the La Grange Collegiate Institute, among the first state higher education schools, is now used as a melon packing and crating plant. The founding meeting of the institute was on February 6, 1837.

Old College Ontario la Grange Collegiate Institute

Boston Husband Finds No Safe Haven at Police Station

Patrick J. Noonan of Boston's West End fled to the Joy Street police station to escape a quarrel with his wife. She followed him inside and struck him in the jaw before officers could intervene, illustrating that even a police station offers little protection from a volatile domestic dispute.

Boston Patrick J. Noonan West End Joy Street Pat

Instructional Golf Series Opens by Champion Glenna Collett Ware

The first in a series of instructive golf articles by Glenna Collett Ware national champion and leading American woman golfer. She writes for Central Press and The Chronicle-Telegram outlining early lessons and fundamentals for readers.

Glenna Collett Ware America Central Press Assertion Chronicle-Telegram

Putt First to Build a Sound Golf Game

A golf writer argues that every woman should first master putting as the essential stroke. The putt uses 16 muscular actions and significant lag control, reduces nerve strain, and can save 10 to 100 strokes per round. The piece promises future coverage on grip and stance for putting.

Glenna Collett Dowl Ilusain

House Of David To Face Eagles In First Night Game

House of David travels to Riverview Park on Saturday July 25 to meet the Elyria Eagles in a semi pro baseball clash. The visitors have won 52 of 61 games this season on a tour through Texas Oklahoma Kansas Nebraska Wisconsin Minnesota and Illinois. Star players include David Harrison at third base and Harold Ipp at shortstop.

Elsria House of David Riverview Park Elyria Eagles Texas Oklahoma Kansas Nebraska Wisconsin Minnesota Illinois Colored Manarehs Kansas City Benton Herhor Michigan David Harrison Harold Iipp

Wilroo A C to Meet Lakewood at Allen

Wilroo A C will play Lakewood A C in an independent softball game tomorrow night at Allen School diamond. All Wilroo players are asked to report. The game will start at 6 30 p m.

Wilroo A. C.s Lakewood Aa. C Allen School Wilroo

Richwines and City Motors Lead Narrowly in City Soft Ball

Pfaudler upset Johnson Oals 10 6 at Roosevelt Field to boost second half title hopes as Richwines and City Motors split decisive shows. Richwines beat Western Automatic 5 1 with Zilatkowskis homer. City Motors crushed Ohio Fuel Gas 10 1. Welsh Coal and Richwines sit atop league with two wins each.

Pfaudler Johnson Oals Roosevelt Field Richwine Johnny Yucka The Owls Richwines Zilatkowskis Stanfield City Motors Ohio Motors Chumps R. H Roig Fitzpatrick Wwe J. Schoditsch Castle Kendt F. Schoditsch Rss Johnson Oils AB Barkacs S. Miko Toth Mosens Rt oTtals Spfaudler John Oilsl Fritz Ewes Kaminski Seevene Byrnest Ozminski Kaminski Firestone Eesewe F. Kaminski Pasenow S. Wisniski W. Wisniski Stalla Bucholz Schoditsch CE Ae W. Auto AB. R. H City Motors D. Robertson Cebula Wena Wwe P Well T. Smith Bainbridge Wercenske Clowson F. Smith Cox Henke McGowin B. Robertson Esee Lepkowski Eene Siebert Giasomo Brodke Shinski McFadden Eve Menz Sharp Fritz Gerhardinger

Local fairway match ends in 17 to 0 rout

Elvria Country club caddies suffered a decisive loss as Lorain cad dies dominated with accurate shots. Lorain’s Caruso scored 81 and Fritz of Elyria 82, with Kushin for the caddies adding a 6. This opening season match sets up a return encounter later.

Elvria

Motors to Face R-P Cigars Tomorrow

The City Motors Soft Ball team will play the R P Cigars tomorrow night at McKinley Diamond. Game starts at 6 30. City Motor players are asked to note the time.

City Motors McKinley Diamond City Motor

Fight Results From United Press in Pittsburgh and Lancaster

Johnny Jadich defeated Tony Herrera by decision in Pittsburgh at 134 1 2 pounds. Tiger West knocked out Jack Tracy at 159 3 4 pounds in Pittsburgh. Johnny Chiodo out pointed Rosey Stoy at 128 pounds in Lancaster. Art Leeds knocked out Billy Mercer at 120 pounds in Lancaster. Spid Styer defeated Dick Rudigair at 143 pounds in Lancaster.

United Press Pittsburgh Johnny Jadich Philadelphia Tony Herrera Mexico Tiger Jos West Jack Tracy Lancaster Johnny Chiodo Johnstown Rosey Stoy Art Leeds Billy Mercer Harrisburg Spid Styer Dick Rudigair Lebanon

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