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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1929

Page

8

National Open Qualifier Set For Elyria Country Club

Elyria Country Club hosts the National Open Qualifier with 59 players aiming for seven ports. Notables include Geo Hewitt Bob Randall Clark Black and Cleveland pro Carl Rocco among early groupings from 10:00 to 11:35 a.m. Pelting sun and a glistening fairway frame the event as Jack Black notes the tough holes two seven ten and seventeen and predicts many strong performances Monday.

Hal B. Kelly Jack Black Hives Country Club Elyria Country Club Ohio Black Elyria Geo. Hewitt Bob Randall Clark Black Carl Rocco Cleveland Wags Francis O'Donnell Tiffin C. A. Hourier Brookside C Barberton Wilson Crain Akron Leslie Madison O. W. Forbrick Port Clin Frank J. Castelberg Cannon James Gordon C. Clarke E. H. Riley West Dover Bill Thompson Reggie Myles Lloyd Gullickson Wickliffe Melvin Carrier Wicklife Joe Knesper David S. Livi George Howard Canton Jack Smith Warrensville Baitelte Bernet Shaker Heights Jack Gray Joseph Novich Jack Murray Vermilion Clifford Thompson Lloyd Voorhees Massillon Charles A. Peschel Adrian Dave Ross Eg Kirby W. Arthur Smith New Castle David HH. Ogillvie Cleveland Heights Ernie Shave Marty Crombh Toledo W. James Carpenter Madison Lakelands John Peters Geneva Frank Presbey Youngstown A. G. Favargue Mansfield James Cronfch Erdies Williams Walter Ingram Kent Louis J. Hamel Rudy Fielitz Freddie Kushin Spring Valley D. K. Whie Abert Alcroft Bob Randa Sylvania Henry Bogren Ashland Bob Shave Aurora R. C. Garretson

Legion Jr Nine to Practice Monday

Elyria boys American Legion Junior league baseball team to hold initial practice and organization meeting at Riverview park diamond Monday evening. Jack Ambrose and Bob Moore, elected organizers, aim to form a league with Elyria High players eligible for Legion duty. Practice at 5 p.m. followed by a short meeting, with hopes for a strong turnout as words of encouragement from Ambrose and Moore.

Elyria Boys American Legion Riverview Park Jack Ambrose Ambrose Bob Moore American Legion Legion Lorain County Legion Akron Louisville Elyria High Freddy Rule Pinky” Smith Elyria Hi Burley Ar Lorain Elyrne Moore

Leading Hitters and Averages for Major Leagues

Summary of top hitters in the American and National Leagues with games played at 44 42 entries. Phil Foxx and Phil Cochrane lead in AB and runs with high batting averages. Notable names include Lazzeri Rice Simmons O’Doul Hendrick and Hornsby with year-ago leaders referenced.

G. AB. R. H. Pet. Foxx Phil Cochrane Lazzeri Rice Wash Simmons Kress St. Louis G. AB. R. H. Pet. O'Doul Hendrick Erry N.Y Herman Steph’son Chi Lesder Hornsby Boston

Reds Top Phillies 7 to 6 in 11 Inning NL Clash

Six National League club presidents witnessed Cincinnati edge Philadelphia 7 to 6 in 11 innings. The Phillies gathered 13 singles three doubles and one home run Hurst 10th of the season but Cincinnati totaled 10 hits to seal the win.

Reds Philadelphia Cincinnati Phillies Hurst

Free Swim Coupon For Elyria Boys At Y M C A

A clipping notes a free swim campaign offering a coupon valid for any Elyria boy age 17 or under. Presented at the Y M C A boys department on June 10 11 12 or 14 the coupon grants free admission to the pool.

Elyria

Boys Free Swim Campaign Opens in Elyria

The Chronicle Telegram reports the Y M C A free swim for Elyria boys not in the association. Eligible youths aged 17 and under may swim free at the Y M C A pool on Monday Tuesday Wednesday and Friday next week starting at 10:00 am. Coupons printed in the Chronicle-Telegram grant admission. No swim Thursday due to pool use.

Chronicle-Telegram- Y. M. C. A Elyria Robert T. Moore Chronicle-Telegram

Babe Ruth on road to recovery from chest cold

New York June 8 Babe Ruth remained in seclusion at his home after being described as very sick He denied heart trouble and said he expects to return to the Yankees within a week or ten days The cold was the cause of his absence and managers confirmed his improving condition with no lasting health concerns cited

New York Babe Ruth Ruth

Sewell Shifts to Third Base Messes With Indians Future News

June report from New York highlights 1920s baseball notes. Cleveland Infielder Little Joe Sewell reflects on moving from shortstop to third base, saying adaptation will extend his career though he still learns the hot corner. Giants beat St Louis 3–1 in St Louis series. John Moore posts three home runs and three singles as Chicago climbs to second, while Brooklyn sinks to NL cellar.

New York Little Joe Sewell Cleveland Injdians Sewell Indians New York Giants Smart St. Louis Cardinals John Moore Chicago Brooklyn Cubs

Elyria Runner Places Sixteenth in Desert Derby

In Gila Bend Arizona on June 8 Charles Elkins from Elyria moved to sixteenth in the elapsed time standings of the trans continental bunion derby. The day’s objective was 47 miles from Aztec to Gulsto Umek Italy won the lap in 6 18 40 and is listed among the top finishers with others like John Salo Pete Gavuzzi and Paul Simpson.

Gila Bend Ariz Arizona Charles Elkins Elyria Aztec Janey Wis Gulsto Umek Buckeye Salo Gavuzel John Salo Pasaic N. J Pete Gavuzzi England Gulsto Umeki Italy

City Team Faces Painesville Tomorrow In Cup Tie

City team travels to Painesville for a Sunday game at the diamond. The Motors, east of Cleveland, beat Cream Toppers 2 1 to 0 and 6 0 in recent showings and promise a tough test. Local battery Skrup Nickelette will try to rattle Connelly on the hill with Gogling behind the plate.

Wage Signs with City Team in Outfield Move

Elyria city team announces the signing of Chuck Wragg an outfielder from the Eagles now joining the triple A circuit Manager Bill Struck says Wragg a heavy right hand hitter will be used in left field Sunday against Stanton Motors at Painesville The team plans to depart at 11 30 sharp from Second Street tomorrow and many fans are expected to gather on the way

Elyria City Chuck Wragg Eagles Nine Bill $Truck Wragg Stanton Motors Painesville Bill Struck Second Street

Belmont Stakes Feature Seven Colts II Duel for Derby Contenders

The 61st Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park drew seven colts for a roughly $75,000 purse. Blue Larkspur led Derby entrants with Jack High and Dr. Freeland close in betting as Clyde Van Dusen, Derby winner, was not among the runners. The field tackled the mile and a half Ephom Derby distance with 126 pounds on each horse, owners Col. E. R. Bradley, George D. Widener, and Walter J. Salmon backing the top contenders.

New York America Clyde van Dusen Blue Larkspur Jack High Dr. Freeland Clyde van

World's Record Broken In Meet

The eighth annual National Intercollegiate Track and Field Meet opened with record attempts and top performances. Pete Rasmus of Ohio State set a world discus record at 159 feet 178 inches, while Eddie Tolan of Michigan and Gen Simpson of Ohio State tied the 100 yard dash in 9.5 seconds in prelims. Claude Bracey and Cy Leland posted 9.6 in heats. Carl Robert of Stanford won the shot put meet mark with 50 feet 3 inches. USC led qualifiers with eight, Washington seven, Illinois six.

Chicago Pete Rasmus Ohio State Bud Houser Mhouser Eddie Tolan Michigan Gen. Simpson Tolan Evanston Ill Simpson Claude Bracey Rice Institute Cy Leland Texas Christian Bracey Leland Carl Robert Stanford John Kuck Kansas Rasmus Edward Moeller Oregon West Coast University of Southern California University of Washington Illinois

Standings and Results From Yesterday and Today

Pittsburgh strengthened its grip on first place by beating Boston 6 to 2 as Ed Brandt allowed nine hits with six walks. Detroit hammered Washington 17 to 11, piling 23 hits and scoring six in the ninth to pull away after a tied ninth inning. Yesterday’s scores included Cleveland 7 New York 2 and St. Louis 15 Philadelphia 6, with many games postponed due to rain.

Cleveland New York St. Louis Philadelphia Detroit Washington Chicago-Boston Iain Chicago Boston Pittsburgh Cincinnati Brooklyn Ed. Brandt Pirates Tigers G. Ww. L Pet St. Louis . Os Detroit Wean Ore G. Ww. L. Pet

Indians Rally To Trample Yankees 7–3 In Big Inning Fight

June 8 saw the Cleveland Indians explode in the first inning with four runs on two homers by Joey Sewell and Eddie Morgan, paving the way to a 7–3 triumph over the New York Yankees. Averill, Sewell, Morgan, Lind and Hudlin starred as Wells left after the fifth and Zinn shut down the Yanks in the late innings.

New York Cleveland Indians Yankees Indians Joey Sewell Eddie Morgan Sewell Fonseca Averill Miller Huggins Ed Wells Wells Morgan Luke Sewell Gotham Lind Tavener Sherid Hudlin Zinn Dickey Durocher Koenig Combs Robertson Falk Gehrig Yanks Durst J. Sewell L. Sewell T. Sewell Dinneen and Nailin

Colson Steel and Tubes win 26 to 4 in Industrial League clash

Colson Steel and Tubes overwhelmed their rivals 26 to 4 as Colson hitters feasted from the first inning and produced nine across in the sixth. Perry-Fay edged Elyria Banks 9 to 8 after a six-run first inning, with Perry-Fay holding on despite a late Banks rally.

Colson Perry-Fay Colson-Steel and Tubes Steel and Tubes Elyria Banks Perry Fay Bankers

Machock Injures Hand In Fight At Denton Armory

Elyria 130 pound favorite Johnny Machock fought Frankie Rio in Denton last night with a hurt right hand. He took a last minute fight on 12 hours notice and, after a hard right blow damaged his hand, continued before his seconds threw in the towel for a technical knockout. K C Firpo outpointed Mickey Fedor in a 10 round feature.

Machock Frankie Kaeth Johnny Machock Elyria Frankie Rio Danny Dunn Denton Armory Rio K. C. Firpo Mickey Fedor

Indians Rally Past Yankees 7 3 To Take Series Lead

The Cleveland Indians pounded base hits to defeat the New York Yankees 7 to 3. The win gives Cleveland a second straight victory and drops New York from second to third place in the standings.

Cleveland Indians New York Yankees Yanks

Athletics Fall to Browns 15 to 6 in Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Athletics lost to St. Louis by 15 to 6. Four Athletic pitchers were unable to prevent the Browns from accumulating a large score, as the home team surrendered eighteen hits.

Philadelphia Athletics St. Louis Philadelphia

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