Louis targets Schmeling in Riverview Park title show
Joe Louis vows a swift knockout of Max Schmeling in their heavyweight title bout at Riverview Park after a public weigh in. Louis predicts a finish by the second round if Schmeling fights, with trainer Jack Blackburn backing the plan and noting Louis has learned from past defeats. Max Schmeling resumes drills in N J with Doc Casey as a corner adviser and Max Machin as another this week.
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Max Schmeling
Joe Louis
Max
Doc Casey
Max Machin
Joe Jacobs
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Tony Galento
Louis
Chicago
Sports notes from the era stir talk of title chances and trades
Russ Davies hands over to Ernie Braden for several weeks as the sports column reads like a snapshot. Miller in Europe may return for another title try while Armstrong looms as a top contender. Brown and Thil tour with circuses. Schmeling says Louis fears him. Tabor shines for the Sox and Frisch’s managerial future spins as Hemsley nears return for Cleveland. Subway Series buzz grows as Yankees and Giants win.
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Ernie Braden
Berg Leads Women in Western Open Medal Round
Patty Berg, 20, of Minneapolis, topped 32 leading women golfers at Broadmoore in Colorado Springs as Medalist with 79 in qualifying. Helen Hoffman of Salt Lake City was second with 81 and Mildred Didrickson of Beaumont Texas shot 85 to place third. Berg meets Lillian Zech of Chicago in the opening match.
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Chicago
Indians Open 16 Game Homestand Against Senators
The Cleveland Indians begin a 16 game home slate at League Park facing the Washington Senators in the opener. Manager Oscar Vitt reshapes the mound corps after a poor East Coast trip and taps rookie Johnny Humphries to start. Rollie Hemsley returns from injury and will catch when Johnny Allen is not pitching.
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Spencer Independents Triumph Over Nova Merchants
Spencer Independents slugged 16 hits to rout Nova Merchants 13 to 6 in Spencer on Sunday. Rook H Stuart and Guyer led with three hits each as Murr and Arc Connell yielded the bulk of the hits. Krieg of the losers had three of Nova Merchants' nine hits off Guyer.
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Business Men And C C C Camp Nine Play At Cascade
The Elyria Business Men and the Elyria C C C Camp meet at Cascade Park for a 5 30 p m baseball game after a rain postponement. Manager Loren Portman may start Tom Smyth on the mound with Gene Graber batting. CCC battery yet to be announced.
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Oberlin Track Ace to Represent Oberlin at Nationals
Oberlin College sprint star Robert Eshelman of Cleveland, graduating today, will represent Oberlin at the National Intercollegiate meet in Minneapolis this Friday and Saturday. As captain, he led a undefeated season, winning the Big Six Championship at Berea and becoming the first man to win two Big Six titles three consecutive times. Eshelman competes in the 100 and 220, and ran on Oberlin’s relay squad. His 100 time nears 9.8 seconds, with potential for faster times in tough competition. Coached by Dan Kinsey, he did not run in high school and lost only one collegiate race as a sophomore.
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C T Alumni Defeat Church Ten 4-3 In Tilt
C T Alumni team edges Church Ten 4 to 3 in a close game. Gerhart doubled and hit a three base hit, while Bader and Eckenroad combined for several strikeouts. Umpires listed as DL King and Deeb’e.
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Cherry Ridge Caddies Defeat Lorain 15 to 9 in Golf Match
Cherry Ridge Caddies defeated Lorain Country Club Caddies 15 to 9 in a match at the Cherry Ridge course. Bill Fey led Cherry Ridge with 73, followed by Jim Cirigliano 76 and Ralph Shapiro 78. Lorain’s Ben Scudney 78 and Steve Zuey 80 were top Lorain scores.
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Steve Zuey
Lorain
Spring Valley Caddies trounce Metropolitan by wide margin
Spring Valley caddies defeated Metropolitan in a golf match yesterday at Metropolitan, winning 21 to 2. Frank Woods of Metropolitan posted the low 74, while Eddie Brosky of Spring Valley shot 77.
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Spencer Independents Seek Sunday Baseball Games
The Spencer Independents want Sunday games with baseball clubs of this section. Interested managers are asked to write to Dick Guyer, Spencer, O.
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Dick Guyer
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Food Team Triumphs In Legion Softball Contest
The Volunteer Foods edged Better Truck Lines 7 to 5 on the Legion diamond last night. Bauer and Kauffman combined for the win as the battery.
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Service Team Drills Buckingham's Sunoco Baseball
The Buckingham Sunoco Service baseball team will hold a practice tonight at 6 00 at Ely Stadium.
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Connie Mack Day Set for Cleveland Tailored Celebration
Cleveland prepares for Connie Mack Day on Sunday June 19 with crowds from a 130 mile radius expected at the Stadium. The event honors Cornelius McGillicuddy known as Connie Mack, celebrates his long impact on baseball, and coincides with Fathers Day as well as the first professional game recall. The day’s supporters include Knights of Columbus and various Catholic groups. Rex Mack reports Dad’s weight and health have improved.
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Dobrowski Meats Win Sixth Straight Game
Dobrowski Meats edged North Olmsted Independent 8 to 7 to stay unbeaten in six, scoring two runs in the seventh inning at North Olmsted. Elyrians Len Monske and Gene Graner keyed the rally with timely hits as Fritz Sad, Soja, Bement, Bourges, Job, and Kusitiea contributed.
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Hardware Juniors Triumph 11-5 Over Mudhens
The Elyria Hardware Juniors defeated the Mudhens 11 to 5 in a yesterday evening game at Jefferson Diamond. Becklef led Hardware with key pitching and offense while Mudhens managed only scattered safe hits.
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Oberlin Softball Team Faces Busy Schedule
Oberlin Softball team has three games this week at the Lowe diamond. Tonight they face the National Clothiers of Lorain followed by Amherst St. Pauls on Wednesday and Grafton Merchant on Friday.
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Don Lash Seeks Post on Indianapolis Police Force
Don Lach former Indiana University track star will enroll at the state police school tomorrow to compete with 89 other men for a position on the force in Indianapolis.
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Play at Jefferson Diamondsill Softball Clash
Silver's Jewelers and Elyria Dairies meet in a 6 30 p m softball game at Jefferson diamond in a neighborhood matchup with local bragging rights on the line.
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Prehistoric Elephant Tooth Found in Chiswick Swamp
Workmen digging for a building foundation at Chiswick uncover a great tooth from a prehistoric elephant. The tooth measures inches long and inches high with a width of and weighs nearly pounds.
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Rock Put Back in Soil Rocks Cedar Hill Farm
A. M. Pulhemus of Cedar Hill Road grinds a limestone wall to enrich his spring soil. The early settler wall yields rock tested at 98 1 2 percent purity, aiding fertilization efforts for upcoming plantings.
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A. M. Pulhemus
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Ring Lost 39 Years Found in Razed Home Kitchen
Me Mrs Isaac Parker misplaced her wedding ring soon after marriage, about 39 years ago. It reappeared in the kitchen of her former home that has since been razed, bringing a long awaited reunion with the cherished item.
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England Faces Rising City Taxes Across Multiple Jurisdictions
English cities are increasingly raising taxes as local councils seek higher revenue. Citizens confront steeper rates affecting services from schools to waste collection amid fiscal pressures and shifting government funding.
Illinois Enacts First Statewide Mothers Aid Law in 1911
The state of Illinois passes a pioneering mothers aid law in 1911, establishing a statewide program to assist needy mothers and children. The law marks a milestone in public welfare policy with early 20th century social reform implications.
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Elyria Girls Seek Third Straight Win in Loop Play
The Lorain League matchup features Elyria High girls aiming for a three game win streak as they travel to Lakeview to face South Lorain Trojans at Lakeview Diamond. Other loop games include Ridgeville hosts DeSantis Coal, and Lorain Goodalls meet Wilson Auto Supply at Oakwood Park.
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Ohio golfers compete in State PGA qualifier in Columbus
Twenty three linksmen completed qualifying rounds at Columbus Country Club as top Ohio golfers vie for spots in the national PGA. Notables include Boo Shave Carmen Bill and Billy Burke of Cleveland. Jack Thompson of Youngstown. leaders Leonard Schmutte Findlay and Johnny Malone Girard with 146. many others pressed with high scores as the field seeks openings for Shawnee in Delaware Pa.
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Bittners Rally Past Democrats 5 3 in Softball
Coming from behind with a three run sixth inning the Bittners defeated the Democratic Club 5 to 3 on Harmon Field. Pitcher Walt Boreski held the Dems to four hits as Rostye Pamski Ervest Monske Urig Moesny Yueka and Gerhardinger contributed with hits and the defense turned a double play.
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Industrial Loop Teams to See Action Tonight
Industrial League games set for tonight feature Timms Springs versus Elyria Foundry at McKinley. Ridge Tool faces Troxels at Hamilton, while General Industries meets Western Automatics in a General clash.
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Rone Radio Service trounces Elyria Dairies in softball
Rone Radio Service defeated Elyria Dairies 10 to 5 in a softball game played yesterday evening at Hamilton Flicker and Toth formed the winning battery.
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Bone Radio Service Meets Grafton White Eagles Tonight
Bone Radio Service and Grafton White Eagles clash in a soft ball game at Grafton tonight. Radio players are asked to meet at 5 30 p m.
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Stefek Battles Berry In Elyria Recreation Show
The first open air boxing event in years headlines Elyria tonight at Riverview Park. Stefek, ex Golden Gloves champ, meets Cleveland's Berry in the main bout with six other Elyrians and several Cleveland rivals on the card. Proceeds fund tennis and horseshoe courts and playgrounds. Marsico referees. Finegan timer. 8:45 p m start after Elks Flag Day ceremonies.
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Guldahl Favored To day Western Open
Ralph Guldahl United States Open champion is listed as favorite as the 38th Western Open begins at Westwoood Country Club. He seeks a third straight Western title amid top pros and amateurs including Snead Smith Cooper Penna. 150 players compete 18 holes today and tomorrow with 60 low scorers advancing to rounds three and four Thursday.
Generals Rally to 9 7 Victory Over Merchants
General Industries rallied to score three times in the seventh inning and beat the Grafton Merchants 9 to 7 at Grafton diamond. Brown and Rateil contributed to the win.
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Elyria Club Prepares for Thursday Qualifier
Elyria Country Club players drilled for a Thursday qualifying round at Shaker Heights to gain Cleveland District classification. Wallace Bower and Rudy Staff each shot 78 while Ace Woak and L P Tuford posted 82. A club breakfast is planned for Sunday at the Elyria Country Club.
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Pair Of Games Listed on Harmon Field Bill
Elyria teams meet Lorain clubs in Harmon Field Night Softball League contests. The Bittners face Lorain Buckeyes at 7 p.m. and Standard Cleaners play Lorain Carek Meats in the finale. Start times move up 30 minutes for boxing show at Riverview Park.
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Dobrowski Meats Versus Elyria Merchants Softball Clash
Dobrowski Meats and Elyria Merchants meet at 6 15 today on the Roosevelt diamond in a marquee softball tilt. Team members are urged to note the event.
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Harvard Markets and Grafton State Farm Face Off On Diamond
Harvard Markets and Grafton State Farm clash in a 6 15 p m softball game at the Grafton diamond. Harvard players should gather at Smithy s Place at 5 45 p m.
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