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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1928

Page

8

River View Park Sunday Game Draws Big Crowd

Feverish student interest at Triple A doihga signals Riverview Park's Sunday game may set attendance records. The Tellings undefeated this season meet Elyria, which has two wins and one loss, in a key clash. strong lineups and a reserved grandstand section for Tellings rooters promise a lively, well attended 3 00 p m matchup with notable players slated to bat and pitch.

Triple A Doihga Riverview Park Lvery Elyria Clevepe Ely Johns Lausche Thut Devis Kuver Hogan Ef. Schaefer Heiden C. Schardt Kleinhaus Hovelick Bill Schardt Majoreague Elrria

Massillon to Clash with Eagle Nine at Cascade Park

The Elyria Eagles meet the Massillon Merchants Sunday at Cascade Park marking Massillon’s first Cascade appearance. Massillon, led by Bill Rose in blistering form, appears the strongest Cascade team this year though the Eagles boast speed and college players. Wakeman visits Cascade next Sunday.

Elyria Eagles Massillon Cascade Park Cascade Eagles Big Bill Rose Lodi Wakeman

Records Fall in Chicago Meet At National Track Trials

National collegiate track finals in Chicago see Stanford favored after multiple prelim records. Krenz of Stanford set a discus mark of 149 ft 2 in, Rice College of the Ozarks topped javelin at 204 ft 9 3/8 in, while Brace of Rice Institute matched a world sprint standard in the 220. Iowa shocked by tying the Cardnials, with Illinois and Washington underperforming.

Chicago Stanford California Harvard Stadium Eric Krenz Bud Houser Rice College of the Ozarks Hoffman Michigan Brace Fleet Rice Institute Dashman de Hart Hubbard Iowa Cardinals Illinoiis Washington Alabama Poly Martin Purdue Krenz Robert Ketz Hamm Georgia Tech

Selby Gift to Fund New Ohio Wesleyan Stadium

Ohio Wesleyan University plans a $200,000 stadium funded by a $100,000 gift from the Portsmouth Selby family on condition alumni raise the other half. The new arena will be named Selby Field at Old Edwards field as part of an $8,000,000 expansion. Four Selby brothers Fearl Mark W Homer C and Roger A are former Wesleyan athletes.

Delaware, CO Ohio Wesleyan Edwards Wesleyan Portsmouth Selby Shoe Mark W Homer C Roger A Portsmouth Selbys H. K. Ferguson Cleveland Mary Louise Selby George E Selby

Victorian favorite to win Belmont Stakes long odds 1 to 4

New York June 9 H P Whitney's Victorian favored at 1 to 4 to win the 62nd Belmont Stakes as the richest and oldest three year old race worth 878 730 with a purse of 64018 to the winner. Five horses named overnight including Genie Sun Beau Vito and Diavolo. Victorian earnings now 97650 potential total 161830 with mile a half run carrying 126 pounds.

New York H._ P Whitney Reugh H P Whitney Gifford Cochrane Genie W. S. Kimers Sun Beau A. H. Cosden Vito Diavalo Workman

Ty Cobb Stars in 4 Trips with 1 Run Batted In

Ty Cobb singled twice in four plate appearances driving in one run. Rogers Hornsby hit his tenth homer in three trips scoring two. Paul Waner had a single in four trips and scored. Tris Speaker Kiki Cuyler and Babe Ruth Lou Gehrig and Harry Heilmann were idle.

Ty Cobb Tris Speaker Kiki Cuyler Rogers Hornsby Paul Waner Babe Ruth Lou Gehrig Harry Heilmann

Ruth Yankees Leaders in American League and National League

Summary of player leaders by league yesterday focusing on home runs and top batters. Names include Gehrig Hale Brannon Bettencourt and Hornsby among others with teams Yankees Athletics Braves Cubs Robins Giants Phillies Reds Cardinals Pirates Browns Browns. League totals listed for both leagues.

Ruth Yankees Gehrig Hauser Athletics Hornsby Braves Wilson Cubs Bisconette Robins

American and National Baseball Standings Report

American standings show Philadelphia 10 over St. Louis 8 with all other games postponed. National results list Louis 8 over New York 3 and Cincinnati 5 over Brooklyn 3 while Boston 9 defeats Pittsburgh 5 and Philadelphia 0 falls to Chicago 5. Today’s American games include New York at Cleveland and Philadelphia at St. Louis with Washington at Chicago and Boston at Detroit. National games schedule St Louis at New York, Cincinnati at Brooklyn, Chicago at Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh at Boston.

Philadelphia St. Louis New York Cleveland Washington Chicago Boston Detroit Louis Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburgh W. Ltd Ona Enone W. L Pd Chicago Ee Brooklyn Ae Pittsburgh Se Boston Aa

West Sides Open Sunday Versus South Amherst Candies

Elyria West Siders travel to South Amherst to face Sadler's Candies in their first out-of-town game. Key players include Al Ragg on the mound for the Candies and Spike Wilbur on offense for the West Sides. Pitcher Jimmy Russell to start with Matt Fortman catching. Wilbur to assist if needed. Fans expected. game slated for 2:30 with players meeting at Red Ryans at 1:00.

Elyria West Siders Sadler’s Red Ryan's Furnace Street

American Derby at Chicago Today at Arlington Park

The nineteenth renewal of Chicago’s premier turf race is set for Arlington Park. Misstep, favorite at 6 to 5, competes with entries like Toio Mop Up Strolling Player Reigh Olga and Jack Higgins in a field regarded as the strongest in years for the $25,000-added event. The race is now a mile and a quarter instead of a mile and a half.

Chicago Arlington Park Misstep Reigh Toio Mop Up Strolling Player Reigh Olga Jack Higgins

Watching The Scoreboard: Baseball Roundup

Yesterday’s action featured Curtis Walker delivering a 5 3 Reds win over the Brooklyn Robins with an eleventh inning homer and three other Cincinnati runs. St Louis beat New York to move back into second. Ott homered for the Giants, Roetger drove in three for St Louis. Boston routed Pittsburgh 9 5. Scott homered twice for the Pirates in a losing effort. Phillies beat Cubs 6 5 as Phils rallied in the eighth. Browns Athletics game swung to 16 unknown as Blue Brannon and Bettencourt homered for the A’s. Sammy Hale drove in four for Philadelphia. Other American games were rained out.

Curtis Walker Cincinnati Reds Zitzman Reds Brooklyn Robins Walker Cincinnati Callaghan Bancroft St Louis Cardinals New York Giants Ott Walter Roetger St Louis Chicago Cubs Philadelphia Phillies Phils St. Louis Browns Philadelphia Athletics Blue Brannon Bettencourt Ron An Browns Sammy Hale A’s

National League midseason trades mirror pennant pursuit

Four NL players switched clubs in two deals as Giants acquire Russell Wrightstone from Philadelphia and Brooklyn sends Charley Hargreaves to Pittsburgh for Joe Harris and Johnny Gooch. The moves, under McGraw Robinson and Bush, set up a potential six or seven team NL pennant race this summer.

New York John McGraw Wilbert Rovinson Donie Bush Boston Braves New York Giants Russell Wrightstone Phillies Broklyn Robins Charley Hargreaves Pirates Joe Harris Johnny Gooch Giants Pacific Coast League William F. Baker Wrightstone McGraw Bill Terry Har- Breaves Gooch Harris Brooklyn Washington Senators del Bissonette Uhicle Wilbert Robinson Hargreaves Henline Deberry New York Yankees Cleveland Indians Miller Huggins Billy Evans Indians Gene Robertson Mike Gazella Huggins Willis Hudlin Joe Shaute

Fight results from Friday night boxing card

Chicago welterweight Jack Thompson beat Billy Light of St Paul in eight rounds. Tuffy Griffiths of Sioux City defeated Tommy O'Brien of Billings in eight. Floyd Hubert of Cleveland beat My Sullivan of St Paul in eight. Rosy Rosaley of El Paso defeated Jimmy Mahoney of Chicago in six. Chuck Benoit of Chicago stopped Russell Bullock in the first of six.

Chicago Young Jack Thompson Los Ange Billy Light St. Paul Tuffy Griffiths Sioux City Tommy O’brien Billings Mont Floyd Hubert Cleveland My Sullivan St Paul Rosy Rosaley el Paso Tex Jimmy Mahoney Chuck Benoit Russell Bullock

Woodmen Play Joppa Tomorrow at Ely Park

The Modern Woodmen baseball team will play Joppa tomorrow. Woodmen players will meet at Ely Park at 12 30 p m.

Woodmen Ely Park

Tex Rickard to reveal Tunney Heeney date this weekend

Tex Rickard will announce the date and place for the Tunney Heeney heavyweight title fight this weekend. Rumors point to July 26 at Yankee Stadium with New York State Athletic Commission approval, amid strong Ballyhoo expectations and press agent activity. The piece notes shifting interest toward a possible Dempsey return and questions Tunney and Heeney as draws.

Tex Rickard New York Yankees Detroit Yankee Stadium Tex New York State Athletic Commission Jack Dempsey Dempsey Carpentier Bally Jack Harry Willis Philadelphia Chicano Manassa Richard Bally-Hoo Rickard

Loy alty class enjoys hospitality at Mrs Schurgot home

The Loy alty class of the M. E. church met Tuesday evening at Mrs. J. A. Schurgot's home with 34 in attendance. Reading by Suzanne Kelley and Mildred Bartlett, games and a refreshment course followed. Sunday school picnic will replace the July class picnic.

Grafton M. E. Church J. A. Schurgot Vandl Myers E. Wise Pearl Woodings Suzanne Kelley Mildred Bartlett Frank Neumyer Columbia Station Irvin Klinect J. L Law Elyria E R. Mennell Los Angeles Calif

Victory Quilt Club meets with Mrs Bert Schaefer

Report notes a quilting gathering hosted by Mrs Bert Schaefer with women attendees. Mentions Katherine Mole, Mrs Irvin, and a July meeting. Also references Clyde Holbrook taking a post in Venice California and James Daniels recovering from work injuries visiting his mother Mrs W S Bryden.

Bert Schaefer Katherine Mole Irvin Ed Clyde Holbrook Venice Calif James Daniels Cleveland Wea W. S. Bryden Daniels F. W. Howard Elizabeth Schwarer M. KE Mennell Road D. B. Hitchcocth Rebecca Brody Edith Tran

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