Veteran Umpire McGowan Suspended by Loop President
Washington Senators' outfielder Ec Stewart accused Eli McGowan of cursing and tossing a ball at him during the 10th inning of last Monday's Indians game. AL President Wil Harridge reportedly planned to intervene, but his office remained silent as Clark Griffith defended McGowan.
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Kick Off Dinner By Elyria Booster Club Set
The Elyria Booster Club schedules a Kick-Off Dinner August 2 in the Marine Room Elks. Hank Greenberg the Cleveland Indians vice president will speak, highlighting the 1938 membership drive. Downtown chair Dr Gordon Smith and local industry reps Robert Marsh and Gilvert Schiesz lead teams.
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A L Clamps Down On Satchel Paige
Washington reports that AL president Will Harridge ruled Satchel Paige forbidden to throw his hesitation pitch. Lou Boudreau, Cleveland manager, said Haridge declared the delivery illegal after a recent game. The maneuver uses a short pause to disrupt batter timing, and Senators protested as it altered base play.
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Marathon Race At C L O Picnic At Crystal Beach Park
The 11th annual C L O picnic features a second marathon with a $270 prize pool for the top five finishers and $5 prizes for all who finish within 15 minutes of fifth. About 23 entrants are listed for this year’s 13.9 mile run from Union Hall Lorain to Crystal Beach.
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James Evans
No More Title Fights says Retired King
Detroit report says Joe Louis plans no further defenses after September bout with Gus Lesnevich. Louis declares this final and refuses any further opponents, noting a resignation letter to boxing authorities is still pending and highlighting past challenges with Jersey Joe Walcott.
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Snead Leads By Five Strokes In West Virginia Open
Sam Snead held a five stroke edge at the halfway mark of the West Virginia State Open at Wheeling Country Club. He carded 69 today, totaling 132 after 36 holes, with a one stroke edge over the field.
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Eagles and Pfaudler Company Face Off At McKinley
Elyria Eagles and Pfaudler Company softball teams meet at McKinley School Gamerd arena for a 6 oclock game. Members of both clubs are asked to attend and be present.
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Standings and Scores From Yesterday and Today
Yesterday Washington defeated Cleveland 2 1 and New York beat Boston 3 1. Chicago beat St Louis, Philadelphia won over Washington at night. Today’s games include Cleveland at New York and Chicago at Boston with several matchups across leagues.
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O'Neill recalls Johnson's pact with speed in All-Star tale
O'Neill recounts a 1910s rivalry anecdote about Walter Johnson and Johnnny Evers. Evers accused Clyde Milan of warning Johnson that Van Mungo matched his speed, provoking Johnson to glare and strike. Evers later called Johnson the fastest of them all as O'Neill eyes Red Sox power this season.
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City Net Tourney Entry Deadline Nears
Elyria Tennis Commission reports few entries for the Annual City Championship. Deadline to enter is Thursday and players who have not enrolled should call Corn at 5-504 to register. Defending champions Gerry Ganes and Claire Luzes lead the four divisions. finals set for August 12 in doubles and a week later for singles.
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Elyria Tennis Commission
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Dauoles
Walt Michel- Leroy Johnson
Claire Lugas
Pat Bauer
Dodgers Star Donates Gate Money to Montreal Baseball
Rickey contributes eight thousand dollars from a game gate to the Montreal Amateur Baseball Foundation. The move aims to soothe hurt feelings after fans blamed Jackie Robinson for a rough inning in a Dodgers versus Canadiens contest. Proceeds will fund baseball promotion in Montreal and its surrounding district.
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Lunchmen Dons Clash Friday In City Class D League
Dean's Lunch undefeated with 15 straight wins leads the season as they face the Dons on Columbia diamond for the second meeting. Dons have won 18 of 19 games this season and their only loss was a 2 9 shutout to Dean's. Game starts at 6.
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