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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1931
Page
4
Elyria Eagles prepare for a Riverview Park game Sunday against the Goldthorpe Tires of Lorain after rain postponed Tri County League battles. Four teams share the lead as the first half closes June 21, with postponements clouding the race.
Cleveland breaks open a 1 1 game with a ninth inning outburst after Charlie Ruffing limits them to one single through eight. Earl Averill drives in the tying and go ahead runs with a homer as Hodapp and Kamm contribute key hits. Ferrell struggles as New York errs once in the fifth leading to the Indians’ four run rally.
Cleveland dispatch reports persistent rumors naming Fred Blake as referee for the Schmeling Stribling heavyweight title bout in July. Blake’s selection is said to be presented to the Cleveland Boxing Commission, with Ed Purdy also floated as third man. Unverified sources cite support from several commissioners.
Jimmy Foxx belted two home runs powering a strong offensive display while Lefty delivered seven solid hits on the mound. The pair combined to carry their team to a decisive win, with Foxx driving in multiple runs and Lefty surrendering few scoring chances.
In a series of results, Cleveland defeats New York, Chicago defeats Philadelphia, with St Tawt Po Stan Lachington and Detroit posting additional scores. The tally shows uneven matchups across cities, reflecting a bustling sports news brief from the era.
Sports brief notes two games featuring Cleveland against New York and Luts versus Rason, with both matchups listed for today. Details on venues, times, or results are not provided in the readable text.
National Nesalts lists scheduled games for New York and Pittsburgh Priedeipia over grounds with only the planned matchups shown. The brief notice emphasizes upcoming contests rather than results or detailed venues.
Inert Venokisi headlines a games day across major cities with matchups announced for New York Chicago Philadelphia and Pittsburgh today. Fans await results as teams compete in the national event.
Association games today list standings and results with Tinpisvilin and Calimbus games noted. St Paul visits Louisville for matchups as schedule shows a limited slate and results noted.
Grove pitched for Philadelphia as the Athletics won 7 to 5 over Detroit. Foxx belted his twelfth and thirteenth home runs of the season, providing the key bursts of offense for the victors.
John Sandy Pfeiffer former Lorain High School and Miami University athlete will assume duties as Amateur Athletic Commissioner for Lorain County under the Northeastern Ohio Association this week. He serves during his brother Leonard Pfeiffer’s absence as commissioner while Leonard is temporarily called to southern Ohio. The association headquartered in Cleveland split from the old Ohio association based in Cincinnati. Pfeiffer’s duties include selecting county representatives and preparing for county-wide tournaments under the AAU.
Marietta College and the University of Washington varsity and freshman crews meet in Ohio's first eight oared intercollegiate race on the Ohio River. The Huskies, perennial Regatta contenders, challenge Marietta as thousands watch from along the Baltimore and Ohio line. The freshman race begins at 6 PM followed by the varsity at 7 PM, with an observation train in tow. Washington heads east after the encounter.
Geauga Lake reporter notes W S Stribling declares there will be no retreat in his planned July 5 title bout against Schmeling. He recalls his early fighting days, praises international challengers, and says he seeks the belt after a heavy training day at his camp. Washington crushed Chicago 18 to 4 as the Sennators ramped up.
New York June 9 reports set Belmont Park for the 63rd Belmont Stakes with an anticipated field of five or six. The likely top duel pits Mrs Payne Whitney's Twenty Grand against George Widener's Jamestown, two three year olds who have not met this season. Jamestown has three wins in 1931, including the Withers, while Twenty Grand owns a Kentucky Derby win and a strong Wood Memorial showing.
The Civ Motors Soft Ball team will play Vine Street Merchants of Lorain tomorrow at Mekhinley Grounds. The game will start at 6 50 P M.
Walter Tewart pitched St Louis to a 5 to 0 victory over Boston lifting the Browns from the American League cellar. The Browns collected 20 hits off four Chicago hurlers while Burke limited the White Sox to eight safeties.
The New York Giants tied Chicago for second in the National League by routing the Cubs 6 to 1. No other games were on the schedule.
A newly invented piano camera captures the exact moments notes are struck and released, revealing time errors in skilled pianists. The device records precise onset and release times for each key, enabling detailed analysis of rhythm and touch.
On June 9 in Youngstown, Bob Randall of Spring Valley CC Eliria failed to qualify for the National Open in Toledo starting July 2. Randall posted an 379 162. Freddy Kushin, also from Florian, shot 6 4 170 and also missed. Qualifiers and scores: Al Alcroft Youngstown 152 Tom Raklets Akron 153 Td Williams Cleveland 153 Harry Reese Cleveland 155 7k Thompson Youngstown 155 Norman Hall Toledo 156 Ray Arf Canton 157 Frank Preshy Youngstown 157.
Ten base ball and seven track letters were awarded to Hiram College athletes. Edward Jenkins of Clark Summit Pennsylvania received the most valuable player trophy for baseball. Rudolph Damschroeder won the baseball MVP honor. Elmore Ohio elected track captain for next season and Tommy Hall of Farmdale was chosen baseball captain.
Fragmentary report describes telephone calls received and line counts, noting damper pedal movements and comparing totals with past figures. Mentions 102 working lines and a White House instance totaling 308 220 versus 77 055, but lacks clear context or full sentences.
Through repeated heating and cooling in a furnace, cast iron can be increased in size by as much as 40 percent without altering its metallic properties.
Russell Davies reports a dramatic City League baseball clash at Hamilton Field where 1590 fans witnessed the Johnson Oils overcome a seven run deficit to topple the Richwines 16 to 14. Zlatkowski, Yucka, Kaminski and a late Oil surge fueled a back and forth battle that kept stakes high for first place.
The Oils beat the Richwines 16 to 14 after a late rally as Hank Ernest walked two to load the bases and a misplay allowed four runs to score. City Motors defeated Pfaudler 15 to 5 and Krugman Transits beat Western Auto matics 6 to 5.
United Press dispatch from Cincinnati reports welterweight title claimant Jack Reynolds secured a divorce from Lulu Jane Reynolds of Louisville Kentucky on grounds of neglect. The couple wed in 1927.
Iowa City reporting that Gordon Locke former University of Iowa athlete and current athletic director at Western Reserve University Cleveland will become assistant to Head Football Coach Burt Ingwersen at the Iowa Institution next fall EB Lauer director of athletics announced.
More than 30 entries had been received at the Miami Valley Country Club Dayton for the Western Open Golf Tournament set for June 18 19 and 20. Officials predicted late entries would bring the field to about 150 contestants. Names mailed in include Gene Sarazen Jock Collins Alex Campbell Charles Evans Jr Ed Dudley and Bob MacDonald.
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