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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1937

Page

12

Sally Elson Wins Women's Ohio Golf Championship

In Columbus, 24 year old Sally Elson defeated Isabel Ogilvie 4 and 3 in the 18th annual Ohio Women's Golf Association tournament final. Elson, who took up golf at 19, emerged from a modest start to claim the state crown for Columbus, routing the Cleveland native in a tight match featuring key saves, long iron play, and a decisive 25-foot birdie finish.

United Press Olumbus Columbus Ohio Sally Elson Teacher Ogilvie Cleveland Ohio Women’s Golf Association Miss Elson Burt Weil Cincinnati Cleveland Canterbury Weil Pete Linster Mansfield Dorothy Gardner Steubenville Edward Goddard Miss Miss Ogilvie Cans

Sports Cut Short By Ernie Braden

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Ee Grissom has pitched in six straight games and aims to start both ends of a double header. The piece recalls Joe DiMaggio as a right handed Babe Ruth and includes anecdotes about Robert Davis and John H. Davis, plus wrestling notes from the Rialto Theatre in Sandusky with fan misconduct involving a bag of wet cinders aimed at Steve Menoff.

EE Grissom Cincinnati Reds Lee Bill Terry New York Joe DiMaggio Babe Ruth Russ Davies Elmer J. Staila Sandusky Dan Morris Good Samaritan Hospital Rialto Theatre Little Head Danny Elyria Ed Reger Ed Fishner Rialto Steve Menoff Steve Menoff

Ridgeville Girls Rally to Edge Worthington 7 6

Alma Diedrich limited Worthington Ball to seven hits as Ridgeville Bittner’s defeated Worthington Ball 7 6 last evening at Ridgeville. Diedrich pitched well guiding Ridgeville to the narrow victory.

Ridgeville Alma Diedrich Worthington Ball Ridgeville Bittner’s

Bloomer Girls to Face Lyon Tailors in Central Park Clash

In Lorain on July 17 the Bloomer Girls, holders of the girls baseball title, will meet Tommy Nickelettes Lyon Tailors tomorrow at 2 30. Starters include Adaline Willoughby ace pitcher Purl Galer catcher Lucelile Rebaelman first base Neilie Roebuck third base and Jennie Kelbase in left field.

Lorain Bloomer Girls Tommy Nickelette Lyon Tailors Central Park Miss Adaline Willoughby Purl Galer Lucelile Rebaelman Neilie Roebuck Jennie iKelbase Teft-fleid

Qualifiers Hit Elyria Country Club Course

Two players completed the first 18 holes of their 36 hole qualifiers at Elyria Country Club. Frank M. Slough shot 97 and Del Savage 99 while pro Bill Livie carded 76. Clark Black, Elyria pro, posted 72, one under par. A separate note reports a five inch bozo found by Evelyn and Laura Keltto in their backyard.

Elyria Bill Livie Elyria Country Club Livie Clark Black Elytia Pro Evelyn Laura Keltto

Martin Trounces Menoff In Rialto Theatre Match

R. Steve Menoff, the Roumanian from Toledo, clashed with Bunny Martin at the Rialto Theatre. Martin won the first fall in 6 55, Menoff took the second in 4 15, and Martin was awarded the third by disqualification of Menoff at 5 45. A semi final brawl between Lefty Pacer and Swede Olsen preceded the main event.

R. Steve Menoff Toledo Rialto Theatre Mr. Menoff Bunny Martin Chattanooga Wars Powers Earl Menoff Martin Powers Lefty Pacer Washington D. C Swede Olsen Milwaukee Pacer Olsen Walt Balcomb Steve Steinbinder

Baseball Standings and Schedule From Yesterday and Today

Standings show Cleveland 11 over Washington 5 Detroit 24 over New York 1 Boston 6 over St Louis Chicago 9 over Philadelphia 4. Today and tomorrow New York at Cleveland Washington at Detroit Boston at Chicago Philadelphia at St Louis. Two games tomorrow. Yesterday’s results Pittsburgh 4 New York 3 eleven innings Boston 6 Chicago 1 St Louis 10 18 Philadelphia 3 10 second game ten innings Brooklyn 6 Cincinnati 5 St Louis at New York Chicago at Brooklyn Pittsburgh at Philadelphia Cincinnati at Boston. Two games tomorrow. Last night Minneapolis 4 St Paul 1 Kansas City 3 Milwaukee 0 Columbus at Toledo rain only games scheduled. Newark 10 Buffalo 6 nine innings Rochester 3 Jersey City 2 Syracuse 13 Toronto 1 Baltimore at Montreal rain.

Cleveland Washington Detroit New York Boston St. Louss Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis Beaulta Pittsburgh Brooklyn Cincinnati Minneapolis St. Paul Kansas City Milwaukee Columbus Toledo Hearsts Newark Buffalo Rochester Jersey City Syracuse Toronto Baltimore Montreal G.B Slender International League A . Pet. Clutou Syracuse Anee Toronte Jersey City Anes

Oberlin Bombers Trim Keller Kohn Kloaks

The Oberlin Brown Bombers defeated the Elyria Keller Kloaks 13 to 3 in a girls softball game at Oberlin. Pitcher Sports limited the Elyrians to three hits while Jenale Gatowski pitched well for the Kloaks but received poor defensive support.

Oberlin Brown Bombers Elyria Keller Kohn Kloaks Oberlin Elyrians Jenale Gatowski Kloaks

Arsenic Pollution Taints Glendive River Area

In Glendive Montana the Yellowstone River water is not being used for drinking or cooking as arsenic is scattered nearby to kill crickets. Several tons have washed into the river, raising the risk that it could endanger human life.

Glendive Mont Yellowstone River

Yesterday's Hero Silas Johnson Stirs Cards to NL Tie

Silas Johnson pitched both games of a double header for the St. Louis Cardinals, lifting the team into a three way tie for third in the National League after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies.

Silas Johnson St. Louis Cardinals Philadelphia Si Johnson St. Louis

Pan American Olympics Track Stars Vie For Crowning Night

World's champions from two continents converge at Allas Texas for the Pan American Olympic meet climax. Key events include a star packed 800 meters featuring John Woodruff and Elroy Robinson, with Jose Gomez, Jose Nievea, William Sagan, Ross Bush, and Leon Marin also entered. Cunningham leads the mile, while sprinters Perrin Walker and Jack Welerhauser vie in the 200 meters. High jump rivals Dave Albritton and Cornelius Johnson loom, with pole vaults featuring Earl Mead and George Varoff among others.

Allas Tex America John Woodruff Pittsburgh Atrides Elroy Robinson California Woodruff New York Jose Gomez Jose Nievea William Sagan Peru Ross Bush Leon Marin Venezuela Cunningham Glen Cunningham Ben Johnson Columbia University Rey Dean Stanford Olympic Club of San Francisco Perrin Walker Georgia Tech Jack Welerhauser San Franciscan Welerhauser Dave Albritton Ohio State Cornelius Johnson Compton Calif Earl Meadows George Varoff Walter Rehder Brazil

Elyria Dairies Clinch Second in City Softball Standings

Elyria Dairies beat Sears Roebucks 4 to 3 on the Hamilton diamond to move to second place in the City Softball League. Elyria Hardwares continued its dominance with a forfeit win over Ridgeville St Peter's, extending their streak to seven. Esker-Fox Service topped the M. C. A. 3 to 1 on the McKinley diamond as the league action wrapped for the night.

Elyria Dairies Sears-Roebucks Sears Hamilton Dairies Elyria Hardwares Ridgeville St. Peter's Church Esker-Fox Service McKinley Eaker-Fox AB Baldt Heritage Seltmexery Y. M.& Ae AS R. Hel Contam Robertson Donovan Smith Roe

Smitty's Waldorfs To Play Lorain Elks

Smitty's Waldorfs travel to Lorain tomorrow to face the Lorain Elks in a camp match. The team has trained hard for the skirmish and aims to defeat the Elks. Manager Pete Block has not yet named his mound choice, though Ken Smith is the expected nominee for the pitching role.

Smitty Waldorf Lagers Lorain

Medwick Tops National Batters In Six Departments

In New York on July 16, Joe Medwick of the St. Louis Cardinals and Lou Gehrig of the New York Yankees led major league batting averages as of games through July 15. Medwick rose to .411, widening his edge over Gabby Hartnett to 22 points. Gehrig moved to .379, with Cecil Travis second in the American League. DiMaggio climbed to .358, while Hartnett, Waner, and Travis posted notable gains in a crowded leaderboard across batting, pitching, and fielding categories.

EW York Upy Joel Medwick St. Louis Cardinals Lou Gehrig New York Yankees Medwick Gabby Hartnett Chicago Cubs Paul Waner Pittsburgh Pirate Hartnett Gehrig Cecil Travis Washington Travis Joe DiMaggio Yankee Clay Bryant Archie McKain Boston Red Sox Chicago New York Detroit St. Louis Walker Bell Galan DiMaggio Lary Cleveland Vaughan Pittsburgh Kreerich

Sit-Down Delays Rodeo in Electra Texas

Electra Texas rodeo cowboys halted events with a sit down strike over judges decisions delaying the rodeo. The dispute centered on judging and timing as riders refused to compete until the issue was addressed.

Delats Electra Tex

Indians Sweep Senators as Ferrell Struggles

Cleveland won 11 to 6 over Washington to extend its winning streak and prepare for a three game set with the Yankees. Mel Harder earned his sixth win, allowing 13 hits but keeping the Senators from rallying. Roy Hughes and Julius Sollers led Cleveland with three hits each, while Solters and Kuhel doubled and tripled in a high scoring affair.

Washington Senators Cleveland Indians New York Yankees Denny Gatehouse Cleveland Hadley Yankees Washington Wes Ferrell Wesley Ferrell Ed Linke Bucky” Jacobs Mel Harder Senators Indians Clevelad Lyn Lary Roy Hughes Julius Solters Trosky Sollers Campbell Hughes Averill Hale Sullivan Harder Kuhel Lewis Travis Mihalic Solters R. Ferrell Lary Summers Basi Gelsel

Boston Bees Rally To Defeat Cincinnati

The Boston Bees beat Cincinnati Reds to open a series in Boston as Reds trailed in seventh place. Cincinnati pitching was knocked for 19 hits, with a three run ninth inning rally by Brooklyn Dodgers sealing a 6 to win after a late miscue by Lew Riggs.

Boston Mass Cincinnati Reds Boston Bees Brooklyn Reds Dodgers Cincinnati Lew Riggs Goslin Malone JoJo White Detroit Frank Makosky Red Rolfe Pete Fox Crosetti Rogell Hopper Tiger Gehringer Makosky Greenberg Walker Walters Pittsburgh Pirates New York Giants Burgess Whitehead Giants Chicago Cubs Low Fette Fette Jimmy Bucher Brooklyn Dodgers

Tobacco Sacks Used In Making Quilts

Cushing Okla Mrs Charles Butler a sewing expert and her husband repurpose tobacco sacks into quilt tops They have made seven and are working on their eighth Each quilt top requires 390 small sacks and 369 large sacks and about a day to finish Butler says sacks are collected from across acquaintances showing what people throw away can become art

Cushing Okla Charles Butler Butler

Nebraska Wesleyan lifts campus dance ban with trustees vote

Lincoln Neb. Students at Nebraska Wesleyan University will be allowed to hold dances on campus for the first time in the institution's history after the board of trustees revoked the anti dancing restriction by a 16 to 9 vote.

Lincoln Neb Nebraska Wesleyan University Board of

Si Johnson Delivers Double Victory For Cardinals In Twin Bill

In New York on July 17 Si Johnson pitched eight innings to beat the Phillies 10-3 in game one, then came in as a ninth inning reliever in a 10-10 tie to win game two for the St. Louis Cardinals. Detroit Tigers stunned AL leaders by scoring seven runs on one hit in a 14-7 win over the Yankees, while Bucky Walters dropped both games for Philadelphia.

Leslie Avery United Press EW York Detroit Tigers Silas Johnson St. Louis Cardinals Bucky Walters Philadelphia Tigers New York Yankees Johnson Phillies Detroit Pearson Gerry Walker Rudy York Pat Malone Chet Laabs

Joe Vance Throws One-Hitter For Blues In Columbus

Joe Vance of the Kansas City Blues pitched a one hitter in a 3 0 win over Milwaukee. Helf’s second inning single was the only hit allowed. Vance issued two walks and retired the final 19 batters he faced. His team had 11 hits off Brewers pitchers. Minneapolis beat St. Paul 4 1 as Jim Henry allowed four hits. Columbus Toledo game rained out.

Columbus Joe Vance Kansas City Blues Milwaukee Vance Henry Helf Brewer Minneapolis St. Paul Jim Henry Toledo Indianapolis Louisville

Tie in Use Fifty Years at Great Public Schools Boat Race

Rich ard Windeyer, a Sydney KC figure, has kept his tie from a 16 year old appearance at the Great Public Schools Boat Race for Sydney Grammar School. Each year since, Windeyer or his now-deceased son has worn the tie at the annual race. Canada Hunts Metals Ottawa reports fifty exploration parties will soon start a government funded search for untapped mineral wealth across northern territories.

Sydney Richard Windeyer Sydney K. C Sydney Grammar School Winderer Canada Ottawa

Duskey Brothers Face Business Men In Cascade Park Tilt

Lorain Amateur Baseball Association resumes with two Cascade Park games at 1 PM and 3 PM. Duskey Brothers meet Elyria Business Men led by Frank Smitek on the mound, with Gibby Diewald catching as the visitor battery may include George Timko and Bruno Skolnicki. Avon Merchants travel to Lorain to face Lyon Tailors at Central Park, followed by Bittner Funeral Home versus Greenwich Merchants at Cascade Park.

Lorain Amateur Baseball Association Elyria Lorain Duskey Brothers Cascade Park Avon Merchants Lorain Lyon Tailors Central Park Frank Smitek Gibby Diewald George Timko Buck Needles Bruno Skolnicki Bittner Funeral Home Greenwich Merchants

Large Field To Vie For Publinks Toga

A near record field was expected at Indian Springs as play began in the eighth Ohio Links Golf Tournament. 36 holes today and 36 tomorrow determine the 72 hole medal winner. Defending champ Paul Segerlund of Akron seeks a second title, with rivals Byron Huyt of Columbus, Bill Clensy of Cincinnati, John Racey of Cleveland district, and John Brady of Akron among challengers.

Columbus Indian Springs Charles J. Philo Public Links Association Public Links Paul Segerlund Akron Segerlund Byron Barney) Huyt Bill Clensy Cincinnati John Racey Cleveland John Brady Akroz

Carvin Beats Stanford In Cherry Ridge Match

Willis Carvin defeated Howard Stanford 1 up in a July Flight match at Cherry Ridge. Carvin led 71 to 74 in a closely fought round. A mixed four-ball foursome is set as the feature event on tomorrow's golf program at Elyria Country Club.

Willis Carvin Howard Stanford Cherry Ridge Carvin Stanford Elyria Country Club

Persistent inmate Santo Francisco refuses parole petitions

In Sunbury Pennsylvania the 6 to year old Santo Francisco remains firm in not signing any parole papers while serving a murder sentence of 10 to 20 years at Northumberland County prison. He vows to wait until God opens the door and says he did not sign papers to get in. In Amarillo Texas officials plan a dry Thompeos Park pool season as the city council bans toxicants at the municipal pool.

Sunbury Santo Francisco Northumberland County DRI

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