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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1939
Page
4
A brief note reports a caving event with a participant named alvem planning a move toward Ohio State. The item mentions rustling through caverns and the route to the university, reflecting sports or study context.
The United Press wire reports Ohio State is courting Styria High football standouts Tony Wolodzko Johnny Simon and Dick Selman with Wolodzko and Simon favoring OSU. Selman reportedly eyeing John Carroll or other schools amid talk of OSU interest. Elyria’s star Wilbur Cowen may head to Long Island University but likely follows OSU if he goes to college.
Mac McDermott of the West Side taunts East Siders to a night game at Harmon Field. Sherman Omar Harmon of the Elyria Recreation Commission accepts, boasting his all 40-plus lineup and promising to finish what he starts.
Cleveland faces questions on a proposed swap that would send Bruce Campbell Johnny Webb and Jimmy Webb for Don Heffner Johnny Whitehead If Vitt can keep Whitehead in shape he could improve defense and add a solid starter Yet the corner doubts Vitt's ability to develop Whitehead and questions Humphries consistency and overall value versus current pitching depth
Cleveland club president Bradley argues for laws to dismantle the Yankees alleging restraint on Gallagher who is tied to the Yanks. He notes Gallagher would fit any of seven league clubs while the Pirates conflict remains unresolved. The Wakeman Red Caps defeated Purity Bakers 14 to 1 in a club game, but newspapers were told 7 to 2. Dick Metz led National Open prize money with 5748 dollars, Picard second, Snead third. only five amateurs have won the Open, including Ouimet and Jones.
Timms Spring beat the Eagles 9 1 on Hamilton diamond to seize first place in the City Class B Softball League with five straight wins. Elyria Foundry shut out Elyria Plating, 5 0, Tattersall Dairy edged General Industries 7 6, and Troxel Co and Water Works tied 4 4 in a rain shortened game.
Fisher men statewide prepare for the bass season opening on Friday June 16 after an inland bass closure since April 30 to protect spawning. Lake Erie bass fishing remains banned until July 1 with a 10 inch minimum and five fish daily bag limit. Portage Lakes and Summit County waters face a boat and fishing ban June 5 through June 25 to safeguard spawning bluegills and related species.
Gurney pitched Standard Cleaners to a 3-0 Lakewood Elks League win over the Cannon Tailors. The Cleaners outhit 5-4 aided by three extra-base hits including a Mike home run and a triple, plus two diving catches by Gee Innes to back Gurney.
The CCC Camp softball team requests a Sunday afternoon contest with any Lorain County team. Interested managers should call Ross Taylor at 6521 to arrange details.
The American Legion Junior baseball team will hold a practice game at Ely Stadium next Tuesday. Manager Ralph Bauer reports players should report at 5 45 PM.
The Ridge Tool softball team defeated Clague Road Church 11 to 9 last night. Flints pitched for Ridge Tool while Donaldson opposed them on the mound for Clague Road Church.
Newsreelings describe Gabby Hartnett lamenting the Cubs losses as Bill Lee and Clay Brant falter. The Giants beat Chicago 5-3 with Zeke Bonura homering, while Walter Brown pitched in relief.
The Elyria Bankers accept a challenge from Fox Furnace and assemble a squad for a softball game tonight at the American Legion diamond. First pitch is set for 6 o'clock.
The City Class A League games between the Bittners and Vic Su ver Jewelers and the Lorain County Girls League match featuring La Grange and Frank's Bakery at Harmon Field were postponed due to rain. The girls game will be played next Tuesday at 7 15 p.m. The men's game date will be announced later.
Elyria Recreation League sets three games this evening. Bar ons plays Roosevelt Recreation at Roosevelt, Elyria Hardware faces Mc Kinley Recreation at Harmon as a Class A preliminary, and Read Jewelers hosts La Grange Recreation at Hamilton.
Mrs Reichard defeated Mrs Earle Foster 2 up in a June Flight quarter final at Elyria Country Club yesterday afternoon. Dr George Hoke toured the Elyria layout shooting 41 44 85 for his best score.
The Church of Christ and Methodist Church softball teams meet tonight at 5 45 on Jefferson No 1 diamond. Players from both teams are asked to take notice.
Two league games are set at Harmon Field tonight. Elyria Hardware meets McKinley Recreation at 7 in a Recreation League clash. Standard Cleaners versus General Industries closes the program at 8 15 in a City Class A League air.
Palm Beach clings to first with 37 points as Pinehurst close by at 36. St Andrews sits third with 36 and Miami Biltmore right behind at 35.2. Oakmont beat Augusta 6 4, Ver ness crushed Meadow Brook 8 2, and St Andrews edged Miami Biltmore 54 42. Hank Janosky led with 43, Johnny Surdock second with 44. Blind par winners were Russ Adams, Johnny Bowman, and Harry Shock.
The Rone Radio Service and Tat tersall Dairy teams meet this evening on the Superior diamond at 6 15 o clock for a scheduled game.
Sam Snead led the National Open field with a 68 as Ralph Guldahl stood three back with 71. Marvin Ward and Lawson Little both shot 69 to tie for second, while Tommy Armour, Mangrum, Dutra, Wood, Shute, and McSpaden were at 70. Favorite mix includes Wu ford Wehrle Meister Cooper Krueger at 71 and other contenders at 72. Bobby Jones offered a cautious forecast before play concluded.
Snyder 31 year old Mount Vernon high school football coach named head coach at Mansfield High School succeeding J Russell Murphy. He attended Wooster College Ohio State and Columbia University and coached at New London High School from 1929 to 1933.
St Johns Church of Lorain shutout Rone Radio Service 5 to 0 in last night’s game at Lorain field. The win boosts St Johns record as they dominated both offense and defense throughout.
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