Johnny Rizzo Key Player In Pirates Push For NL Flag
In New York July 20 Pirates star Johnny Rizzo emerged as a pivotal force in the drive for the National League title. After a slow stretch he rebounded to a .315 season mark, homering with two men aboard to beat the Phillies, then collecting four hits in four at bats as Pittsburgh routed Philadelphia. Also: Giants edge Cardinals behind a late rally while Dodgers top Cubs on a road trip, and Indians close gap with a 5-3 win over the Yankees.
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Generals rout Democrats in Harmon Field games
The General Industries and Bittners won under the lights at Harmon Field last night. The Generals, industrial League champions, defeated the Elyria Democratic Club 15 to 3. The Bittners beat the North Olmsted Independent Merchants 17 to 5.
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Generals
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Turtle Dinner Marks Lorain County Fish and Game Event
A large crowd is expected at the Lorain County Fish and Game Association turtle dinner on Sunday at the association grounds on North Ridge Road east of Amherst. Meals run 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with rapshooting and a coon chase among listed events. Junior League games feature Volunteer Foods and Belters vs Elyria Hardware Juniors. Hamilton softball game at 6 15 p.m. Dover area. Dan Redington asked to contact Loren Portman of Elyria Business Men at once.
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North Ridge Road
Amherst
Ed Elbert
Volunteer Foods
Belters
Big
Bell Realty Ten
Elyria Hardware
Superior
Dan Redington
Loren Portman
Elyria Business
Lorain Grid Star To Enter Notre Dame University
Lorain high star Marion Bulzomi will enter the University of Notre Dame in February 1939 after graduating Lorain High School next January. His brother Michael, a deputy sheriff, Lorain coach Hal Pryor, attorney Al Thomas, and local officials visited Notre Dame and met Head Coach Elmer Layden and Line Coach Tos Boland. Bulzomi has starred for the Lavender Lions and is a key member of Pryor’s 1938 eleven.
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Bull) Bulzomi
Lorain
University of Notre Dame
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William F. Grall
Hal Pryor
al Thomas
Notre Dame
Elmer Layden
Tos Boland
Lavender Lions
Pryor
Harvard Markets Defeat Elyria Dairies 4 to 2
Harvard Markets beat Elyria Dairies 4 to 2 last night at Sudto dia mond. Basinski pitched for the winners as Silver's Jewelers prepare to travel to Lorain for a game with Jon rain Moose on Longfellow dia mond. Silver's players meet at 146 Fairlawn Avenue at 5 30. West Ridge WPA seeks games and invites managers to contact H W Lappin at 121 Taft Ave Elyria.
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Local Fairways See Tight Net Scores at Elyria Club
Elyria Country Club Ladies Day featured blind low net twosomes with Mrs. Ralph Murbach and Mrs. J. R. Belz earning first on 155 and Mrs. R. M. Timms with Mrs. J. Winsor second on 158. Club 36 hole qualifiers list top scorers including Dick Timms 159 and Ralph Murbach 193 as Rudy Staff led a notable early round, amid a large Spring Valley turnout.
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C. A. Persons
Generals Extend Industrial League Lead With Fourth Straight Win
On Hamilton diamond the Elyria Foundry was blanked 12 to 1 as Pete Roka pitched a four_hit game, limiting the Foundrymen to four hits. The Generals, who won the first half, push toward the second half title after a 16_hit, Struck-for-16 performance. Other scores include Timms Springs 6 Troxels 3 at McKinley and Western Automatics 4 Ridge Tools 1 at Jefferson.
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Babe) Valerius
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Young Corbett Beats Glenn Lee to Earn Title Shot
In Fresno on July 20, Young Corbett defeated Glenn Lee of Nebraska in a 30 round bout to become the leading challenger for Freddie Steele’s middleweight world title. Corbett, a veteran contender, now awaits the world championship opportunity in Tacoma Washington. Elyvia Wardwares and Carlisle A C clash in a softball game at the McKinley diamond.
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Freddie Steele
Tacoma
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Glenn Lee
Nebraska
Elyvia Wardwares
Carlisle A. C
McKinley Diamond
Western Girls Drill Prepares for Friday Game at Lorain Goodwill
Western Automatic Girls hold a Thursday practice on the Western diamond ahead of their scheduled Friday softball game at Norwalk against the Lorain Goodwill. Cascade Park hosts a 6 P.M. A& Softball clash as West Ridge WPA and Elyria Water Works seek contests, with clubs urged to contact Bill Zapier in Olmsted Falls for possible games.
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Columbia Road
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Ridgeville and Lorain Girls Tie in League Action
In Lorain Girls League play Ridgeville and Lorain tied Forest led by Goodall and Elyria girls. The Bittners beat DeSantis Coals 9 6 at Oakwood No 1 while Goodalls came from behind to beat Wilson Auto Supply 11 9 at Oakwood No 3. Elyria forfeited 9 0 against South Lorain Trojans as they failed to show at Lakeview No 3 with Wilhelmy and Pitts behind the plate for Ridgeville.
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Wilhelmy
Dorothy Pitts
Sehneider
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Sklarek
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Marty Ksenich
Flossie Dominski
Goodall
Mimi Vinovich
Revta Cought
Wilson's
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Harder Beats Yankees as Indians Close Gap in Pennant Race
Mel Harder, 28 and a veteran of 10 major league seasons, pitched superbly to defeat the New York Yankees 5 3, lifting Cleveland to within a half game of first place. Averill homered for the Indians, while Selkirk and Dickey homered for New York. Harder fanned seven and walked one, while Hadley allowed nine hits and four walks in the loss.
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Lyn Lary
Jeff Heath
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Grafton Girls Triumph Over Westerns 5 to 4
Grafton girls edged the Westerns 5 to 4 in a softball showdown at Sudro diamond. The evening slate also featured Stanley's Cafe vs Elyria Dairies and Standard Cleaners against Amherst H and J Cleaners, all starting at 6 15 P M.
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Standard Cleaners
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Armstrong to Defend Title Against Covelli
CHICAGO July 20 Eddie Meade manager of Henry Armstrong tentatively agreed to defend the featherweight title against Frankie Covelli of Brooklyn in a Chicago baseball park in September. Meade, en route to New York to help Armstrong train for his title fight with Lou Ambers, conferred with Covelli's co managers Jimmy O Grady and John E Ricketts. Ricketts offered a $20 000 guarantee and Armstrong's manager said he would return to Chicago next month to sign the contract. Armstrong also is world welterweight champion.
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Henry Armstrong
Frankie Covelli
Brooklyn
Meade
New York
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Lou Ambers
Covelli
Jimmy O'Grady
John E. Ricketts
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LaGrange Hardwares Set to face Norwalk Keller News Indians
July 20 Norwalk. La Grange Hardwares seek revenge for a 6 to 3 loss as they host the Norwalk Keller News Indians under lights Sunday. Carman of the Hardwares and Carter of the Indians are the expected starting pitchers for an 8 30 p m first pitch.
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la Grange Hardwares
Keller News Indians
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Indians
Bootblack Capitalizes On Joe Louis Victory in Covington
Covington bootblack Chester Cotton, after touting Joe Louis over Schmeling, offered patrons a bet: five free shines if Louis loses, or 40 cents for five shines if Louis wins. The plan drew customers, boosting his trade as crowds anticipate the Empire Exhibition in Glasgow this summer.
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Indians Boss Vitt Confident After Big Win Over Yankees
Oscar Vitt, manager of the Cleveland Indians, praised his club after a 1-0 victory that pulled Cleveland within half a game of the Yankees. He credited team courage and smart play, noting the Indians finally had an easy game after a tough stretch since June 17. Johnny Allen may start the doubleheader with New York, a strong pitcher who could keep Cleveland atop the standings.
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Eaton Cagers Practice At Elyria Gym Thursday
Eaton High School basketball players will drill in Elyria High School gym Thursday night. Members are asked to meet at coach John Sakola’s home before practice.
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Elyria High School
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