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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1940
Page
3
The National Open at Canterbury starts Thursday. Ralph Guldahl and Olin Dutra doubt 290 will be broken over 72 holes. Weather and course conditions, especially holes 16 and 17, could shape scores.
The Elyria Recreation Board launches the Senior Twilight League tonight with Mayor Petro and Commander Buckley delivering the first pitches at Cascade and Ely Stadium. Six teams enter the first twilight circuit since 1924 and the league budget stands at $100 10 for the season to cover umpire costs, with no admission and hat collection for funds. Nearby, Nile Kinnick’s shoes will be displayed at the New York World's Fair per Christy Walsh, highlighting sports lore.
Thornburg reports Berea Chamber of Commerce will back a 2500 dollar financing plan to install 36 floodlights at the Berea Fairgrounds baseball field. The field will be rebuilt to meet American Softball Association standards and enhance night play.
Bill Young of Elyria will graduate Thursday from John Carroll University. He is undecided about his plans after graduation and has several job offers. The piece notes Ohio and national fishing and hunting figures and mentions various sports and local figures in passing. Bob Yanke underwent hernia surgery, expected to recover in two weeks.
United Press reports a playful stopwatch study of big league action. It clocks double plays in 4 25 seconds Yankee Browns game, Didlaggio homer in 3 seconds, umpire John Quinn at 1 2 5 seconds, and bases reach in 6 3 5 seconds with Bill Dickey at eight. It also notes 407 foot sign to right center and 11 seconds to third, plus 1 hour 15 minutes for a soda run.
Meats win 8-6 at Roosevelt diamond despite one hit by Jac obs. Hari Jewelers of Lorain issued twelve walks. Meats score seven in the second frame led by Jacobs and Hart with key hits.
Cleveland pitcher Al Milnar hurled seven hits shutout to defeat Philadelphia 4-0. Russ Peters tripled with Jeff Heath aboard for one run, Ray Mack drove in the other two as Rollie Hemsley doubled in a fourth inning tally. Milnar avoids trouble in the fourth to maintain the shutout.
Last night results show Findlay, Tiffin, Mansfield, Lima and Fremont with scores listed. Tonight's schedule includes Findlay at Tiffin, Foastomna at Fremont, Lima at Mansfield, and Rowe Radio Service versus North Elyria Grange at Jefferson No 2 diamond at 6. Umpires Szalatel and Frank. losing pitcher Warner noted.
The Elyria Industrial Softball League started at the Fairgrounds with three wild contests watched by about 200 fans. M. E. S. A. beat Elyria Foundry 12 to 11 in the closest game. Timms Spring defeated AFL No. 19343 14 to 3, and AFL routed Harshaw Chemical 27 to 3.
The New York Yankees won 10 of their last 11,Closing in on the top spot in the standings within 13 days. Marvin Breuer Rusty Russo Atley Donald and Sped Chandler led the charge as Red Ruffing remained a steady presence.
The Black brothers of Elvira Country Club present Lesson No. 24 Fun Out of Golf. They urge golfers to enjoy the game, see golf as playable with the right approach, and win by knowing how each shot should be played.
The Standard Cleaners face the White Sewing Machine team in a Lakewood Class A League match at Lakewood Elks Field. The contest is slated to begin at 6 45 p m local time.
The Eaton Game Club will sponsor the first annual Coon Chase next Sunday afternoon. Francis Lennerth of the Columbia Game Club leads the event on Route 82 near Route 57, starting at 12 30. Night dogs only may enter for 50 cents per dog, with proceeds aiding club restocking efforts. Admission is free.
The Bittner Funeral Home beat Read Jewelers 7 to 3 in a last night game at Hamilton diamond. Pitchers Ed Ross and Johnny Kostyo starred for Bittner while Brandt played for the losers. Joe Bolash, Bittner center fielder, homered in the first with a runner on base. Cleaners meet at the store at 6 o'clock.
Elyria Sports Club stages Friday wrestling at the Rialto theatre with Paul Orth of Massillon versus Walter Miller of Milwaukee in the main event a two hour best two out of three falls bout. Marino makes debut opposite Billy Fox as the short supporting match in a card likely to sell out. First bell at 8 30 p m.
Dizzy Dean, sidelined by injury, agrees to return to the Texas League with Tulsa on a sidearm delivery. Cubs owner Phil Wrigley says the transfer will depend on Dizzy, who plans to work through a head injury and prove himself as a viable major league pitcher again.
Frank's Bakery girls seek revenge after an 8-6 loss at Grafton last week. Betty Garford and Evelyn Weaver will form the battery for the locals at the Jefferson No. 1 diamond at 6 30 this evening.
The Elyria Recreation Board unveils the Senior Twilight League with six teams and two opening games at Cascade and Ely Stadium. Mayor Petro and John Buckley will throw first balls. The schedule features Home Coals vs American Legion Juniors and Elyria Hardwares vs Thompson Sports tonight at 6.
Oakmont takes first in the General Industries Golf League after yesterday’s Cherry Ridge matches where Oakmont and Inverness tied at 7 points and Acacia, former leader, fell to Sleepy Hollow. Portage and Canterbury tied 5-5. Al Siaskiews of Canterbury posted the low score at 38.
St Marys C O and General Industries Be meet tonight on the General Industries diamond at 6 o clock. Players of both teams are asked to take notice.
The Hazel Street Tigers request 10 book games with Class A or B teams in Lorain County. Interested managers should call Paul Bannick at 7821.
Billy Conn is a slight favorite to defend his light heavyweight title against Gus Lesnevich in Detroit tomorrow night. Odds 7-5 favor Conn, who defeated Lesnevich in New York last November. Lesnevich, known as a hungry fighter, is shorter but powerful, with a strong punch.
The Polish National Alliance baseball team travels to Lorain for a game with the Lorain Elks on Longfellow Diamond. First pitch is set for 5 30.
The Bittner Funeral Home ten travel to Lorain tonight for a game against Adams Cafe at Lakeview diamond set for 6 15. Bittner family members should report to Hamilton at 5 40 sharp.
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