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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1931

Page

2

Sandy Baldwin Wins Feature at Thistledown

The Thistledown card in Cleveland features Sandy Baldwin aboard Our Own taking the Gentlemen's race after Lucky Dan wins the mile and one sixteenth event for Luzader Stables. Keokuk with Price McKinney aboard finishes second, Anne's Pal places third. Pendergrass rides three winners including Gracious Gift and Ramos secures the sixth race.

Cleveland Lucky Dan Masterly Blac Diamond Thistle Downs Luzader Sandy Baldwin Our Black Toney Annagh Keokuk Price McKinney Anne's Ramos

Retzlaff Beats Osa in Third Round at Queensboro Stadium

Charlie Retzlaff of Duluth Minn knocks out Macey Osa of Spain in the third round at Queensboro Stadium in a 10 round bout. Retzlaff, hailed by Mar Schmeling as America's top young heavyweight prospect, has now 30 knockouts in 34 starts and proved his chin by taking Osa’s best punches. Ham ar, national guard champion, won a seven round technical knockout over Frank Morris of New York.

New York Charlie Retzlaff Duluth Mina Steve Hamas Passaic Collegian America Retzlaff Mar Schmeling Macey Osa Spain Queensboro Stadium Hamar

Leading Hitters in American and National Leagues

A list of top performers by league with games played at bats runs hits and averages. Notable names include Ruth Simmons Webb Morgan Goslin and Klein among others, with leaders highlighted and a note recalling Klein led Philadelphia hitters at .406 the previous year.

G. AB. R. A. Pet Ruth SNC Simmons Pailin Webb Hnnton Morgan Cleve Goslin St. L Simmons Philadelphia Grimm

Stadium A. C.'s Seek Out of Town Game

The Stadium A. C.s, a newly organized hard ball nine, seek an out of town game with any Class B team in the county. Nativity B's, Spencer, and Wellington are asked to take notice. For details, write Doc Ehbrke, 214 Eighth Street, Elyria, Ohio.

A. C’s Nativity B

Senators Edge Indians 8 1 in Series Opener

Washington Senators defeated the Cleveland Indians 8 to 1 as Clint Brown left the mound in the fifth. Cronin led the offense with a triple with the bases loaded and two doubles, while Manush Spencer and E Rice drove in runs. Connally pitched 3 2 3 innings in relief. Jones and Ferrell were noted for upcoming starts. Umpires Owens Geisel Moriarty. Time 1:42.

Washington Washington Senators Clint Brown Cleveland Indians Connally Brown Cronin Dar Wes Ferrell Fred Marberry Manush Spencer E Rice West Jones Tabasa Mver Bedlen Bluege Sarrifces Burnett Jones Kube Lemt Cleveland C Brown C Brown Jones Kubel Owens, Geisel Moriarty Washington AB Myer E. Rice Manush If West of Os Kuhe de Bluege C . Spencer Jones Cereland AR. R. Oo. Porter Avert Morgan Qi Vosmik If Myatt c Montague Ce Brown Cannalli Falk Jamieson Sass Montague

Merchants Clash With Furnitures Here Tonight

In a fast game at Ely Stadium Diamond Thomas Furnitures face Juicy Klein's Merchants. Furnitures field their strongest lineup to upset the favored Merchants with Long catching and Ross behind the plate. Hoton may start for the Merchants with Sagert catching. Players meet at the stadium diamond at 30 Long and Storm.

Thomas Furnitures Klein’s Ely Stadium Furnitures Long Ross Hoton Merchants Sagert Thomas Furniture Stadium Diamond Storm

Western Division Golf Association Hosts Invitational

Ladies from the Western Division tee off at Ashland with Mrs Ed Rats capturing low gross at 95 and Mrs Ed Giles close behind. Barbour wins least putts with 31. Elma Country Club hosts weekly meet with Flymark low net in Class 4 and Wirth and Fisher in Class B. Elyria Lorain Mansfield and Sandusky group matchups set for Friday with Elyria team led by Gillis Barbour Fauvier Fivon Tufford and Raus.

Western Division Golf Association Ashland Ed Rats Ed Giles Howard Barbour El‘ma Country Club Firsy Jack Flymark Mmre R P Wirth Fisher Wenslow Ladiew Frdar Lorain Elyria Sandusky Mansfield Spring Valley Lorain Ed .Gillis Imrs Fauvier Jack Fivon Leonard Tufford Ed Raus

McHale to meet Wright in eight-round main at Elyria event

Marty McHale of Cleveland will fight Ernie Wright, 1931 Golden Gloves champ, in an eight round main event at Riverview Park. The Elyria Colored Elks show on Friday August 7th will feature additional bouts to be announced later.

Marty McHale Jimmy Gascoigne Ernie Wright Cleveland Elyria Colored Elks Riverview Park

Holy Cross Tigers Capture First Half Junior Title

The Holy Cross Tigers won the first half title by taking the opening game of a doubleheader against Ben Volk's Yankees 4 2 in a pitchers duel between Uiig and Mahl. The Yanks won the second game 16 15 amid a Tigers protest over an allegedly ineligible player.

Holy Cross Tigers Ben Volk Yankees Gammr Uiig Tigers Mahl Yanks Monske

St Paul Saints Take Double Bill in Columbus

In Columbus on July 29 the St Paul Saints won both games of a double header from the Milwaukee Brewers by 6 to 1 and 1 to 5 securing the lead in the American Association race. Louisville beat Toledo 8 to 7. Columbus split with Indianapolis 6 to 4 and 2 to 1. Kansas City rallied to beat Minneapolis 11 to 8 and take the series.

Columbus Mary St. Paul Saints Milwaukee Brewers Louisville Colonels Toledo Madhens Indianapolis Red Birds Kansas City Minneapolis

Hansen Defeats Siki in Heavyweight Wrestling Match

In Cleveland on July 29 Charlie Hansen defeated Reginald Siki in a heavyweight bout with two quick falls. Siki won the opening fall after a 45 minute struggle, but Hansen dominated the next two with a 29 second fall and a 102 minute finish.

Cleveland Charlie Hansen Reginald Siki Siki Hansen

Hewitt Urged for Re-Election as Elyria Mayor

Voters are urged to support James A. Hewitt for re election citing prudent spending and debt reduction. The letter credits Hewitt with paying off deficiency bonds, maintaining services, and steering finances within income while planning for future stability.

Hewitt Harry Hinkson Mr. Hewitt Safety Service James A. Hewitt

American baseball results and upcoming games from today

Summary of results showing wins for Chicago, New York, Boston, and others with scattered scores. Upcoming National and Association games list Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Chicago, St Louis, Boston, and New York matches. Rankings and notes appear amid scattered team pairings and city matchups.

Washington & Cleveland Philadelphia & St Boston Detroit Chicago New York Cleveland Washington St Louis Philadelphia Cguncianat' & Brooklsa Newark Pittsburgh Brooklan New Fark Pitteburgh Brookisn Saaey Pittsburgh Mt Phiadelpha

Holy Cross And Reforms Tie In Church League

Holy Cross and the Reforms battled to a tie in the YMCA Church League as both won easily last night to stay at 100 records. Holy Cross beat Baptists 16 to 4 while the Reforms crushed the Methodists 16 to 4, with St Johns winning by forfeit from St Pauls.

Holy Cross and Reforms Church League Holy Cress YMCA Holy Cross The Baptists Methodists St Johns St Pauls McKinley Diamced

Golf Qualifiers Name National Amateur Entrants

Ten Ohio golfers qualified for the National Amateur Championship at Beverly Country Club Chicago August 31 to September 3. They include Bob Kepler Dayton E H Augustus Cleveland Fred Hoehfelder Cleveland James S Bush Dayton Nelson Ruddy Cincinnati Johnny Florio Columbus Johnny Fischer Cincinnati and George S Lance Los Angeles. Elsworth Augustus was Cleveland medalist with 152 while Johnny Fischer and George Lance topped Cincinnati with 151s.

United Press Ubto Schod Beverly Country Club Chicago Bob Kepler Dayton E H. Augustus Cleveland Fred Hoblfelder James S$. Bush Daston Nelson Ruddy Cincinnati Johney Florio Columbus Johnny Fischer George S Lance Los Angeles Cincinati Teo Elsworth Augustus Geof Lance Ted

Tigers Defeat Old Timers in Season Opener

Tigers beat Old Timers Team 5 to 2 in the Stadium opening game of the second half. Teammates and players carried the momentum with early goals and solid defense securing the win.

Tigers

Indians Purchase New Orleans Star

The Cleveland Indians announced the purchase of Odel Hale, infielder for the New Orleans Southern Association club, for 7500 dollars. Hale will report to the Indians in St Louis on Saturday. Also announced is the release of George Detore to the New Orleans club on option.

Cleveland Odel Hale New Orleans Southern Association Billy Evans Cleveland Indians Indians St Louis Evans George Detore New Orleans

Mate Ranks Ninth Among Leading Turf Winners

York reports Mate ascends to ninth in all time American turf earnings after winning the Arlington Classic and the Arlington Classic prize totaling 73 630 for owner A C Bostwick. Three year old Mate has 173 675 this year and trails Gallant Fox Zev Sun Beau and Blue Larkspur among top earners with 232 775 listed.

Olm Nert Zov Gallen Fox Mate Gallant Fox Zev Cos Deeputa Man O ° War Fleb Baragen Rusader Wake Hall Thanasq Ghiatt Riga

Girls Tennis Tourney Results Highlight Daily Matches

Twenty three entries competed in City singles with byes in early rounds. Results feature Kochee, Rosetta Dyer, Margaret Terry, Ruth Gill, Jane Henry, Mary Smith and Anne Brown progressing to quarterfinals. Terry vs Gill and Pehrson vs Brown set for today. semifinals Thursday and final Friday at 3 PM pending weather.

Gir Telaw Nye M Davie's Rue Brown M WW oGuaire V. Pehrson D Sfastings Lb Graber J Hartz Mery Smith Walson D Snyder Kochee M Glass J. Reynolds Terry Ruth Gill Phyllis Fearson D. Hastings Jane Henry Lucille Graber Mary Smith Smith Eleanor Wilson Anne Brown Pehrson R Gil Mtches

City wide tennis tourney to run on Ely Stadium courts

Clay court action for the annual city championship opens August 3 with all matches at Ely Stadium. A. N. Smith of Elyria High directs the event now under stadium supervision, replacing the Y M C A as organizing body. Strong local players expected to compete hard on the stadium courts.

Ely Stadium A. N. Smith Elyria High School Ord A N Smith Wear Avenue Chronicle-Telegram Bert Heath Sam Ryshen Howard Marto Ryshen Cleveland Dick Horan-Gena Finegan

Seabright U S Open Sees Top Players Reach Semi Finals

Seabright New Jersey July 29 Four men advanced to the semi finals in the Men’s Singles Division of the 14th Annual Seabright Invitation Lawn Tennis Tournament. Johnny Doeg a national champion and No 1 faces Mark Tidball, while Filsworth Vines meets Otford Sutter in the other semi final.

Seabright N. J Johnny Doeg Mark Tidhball University of Calfornia Gregory Mang Tidball Tennia Filsworth Vines California Banking Otford Sutter New Orleans Helen Wills Moody Baroness Levi New York Helen Jacobs Mae Cournharst Wichita Kan Josephina Crukshank Lawrence A Harper Marjoria Morrill Dedham Mass Marlon Jessup Philadelphia George Lott Doeg Vines Keith Gledhill Virginia Hilleary Dorothy Andrus Stamford Conn Harper Penelope Anderson Richmond Jessup Cruickshank John

Scammon Named Avon A A U Head

Scammon, superintendent of Avon schools, is appointed Amateur Athletic Union representative for Avon. John R. Pfeiffer, county A A U commissioner, announced the decision. Miss Lillian Casper to oversee women athletes under Any Van Ryn, wife of the Internationalist.

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