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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1940
Page
3
Colleges cracked down on fans carrying portable radios into games citing noise and space concerns. Manufacturers unveiled a compact strap around device weighing under five pounds with shoulder carry, neck-band aerial, concealed wiring, and small battery for reliable service.
Seven members of the Cleveland Indians signed a document withdrawing statements about Oscar Vitt’s resignation and affirming he remains manager for the time being. The signatories include Harder, Boudreau, Feller, Trosky, and others. Heath Jelf Weatherly and Grimes did not sign.
Pierre Smith of the Elyria Tennis Club says a wide open battle is forming for this year’s city championship. With Jim Sharkey leaving for Texas, contenders include George Sharkey Dave Horan Dick Horan Louie Ferri and Willard Miller. Dates are not set but the event is expected mid August.
Elyria Country Club hosts weekend play with TIACMS carding 78 for low score. Warren Warren wins Colson Corp Golf League handicap at Cherry Ridge with 132 50 62. Numerous players post scores across events including Higgins Ridge players, Blind Putter results, and semi final notices for ladies' play.
The Fairgrounds night game featured Ralph Solt of the Ferguson State Auditors beating John Kostyo of Bittner Funeral Home 2 0. Solt allowed three hits while Kostyo yielded two doubles and three singles in a sharp pitching duel. Outfield defense stayed strong for the Auditors as Solt struck out many, and Rex Dixon endured a foul tip barrage behind the plate. In the same program, Lorain Crystal Clears defeated Jacobs Mears 10 8 with a five run second inning highlighted by Brodke’s home run, setting up a double bill next Sunday with Bone Radics versus Oberlin Stanley Boots and Vic Silver Jewelers against J and H Grille of Massillon.
Frank's Bakery girls defeated Akron United Rubber Workers Local No 5 10 to 3 at Goodrich Field in Akron yesterday. Betty Garford pitched seven scattered hits for the locals while Lorain’s C I O Maintenance softball team seeks matches with Class A or higher teams.
Major League action left Dodgers Giants and Yankees reeling. Reds defeated the Dodgers 1-0 and 5-1, Pirates beat the Giants 5-0 and 5-3, while the Browns toppled the Yankees 12-6 and 6-9 in St Louis. Paul Derringer and Jim Turner combined for the Reds win. Derringer fanned the final batter.
Ridgeville Bittner girls defeated the Erie Restaurant squad from Kent 8-5 at Brady Lake. Dorothy Pitts pitched six and two thirds innings, allowed one hit, and homered. Persing and Hillard pitched for the Restaurant.
The Roose veltt diamond schedule lists a 6 o'clock game between Rone Radio Service and Read Jewelers. Players on both teams are asked to note the time and venue.
The Cleveland Indians, after a player rebellion, signed a peace pact led by Oscar Vitt as most players withdrew resignations and the club swept a doubleheader from the Philadelphia A's 4 2 and 4 3. The victory tightens their hold on second place behind the Red Sox with Detroit 2 1 2 games back. Pitcher Bob Feller struck out 12 in the first game, while three Philadelphia errors aided the nightcap win.
The Elyria Recreation Duckpin Bowling League schedules four matches at 7 30 this evening. Teams compete in a single session with players eyeing early standings as the night unfolds.
Three Industrial League contests at the Fairgrounds mark the halfway point of the first half standings. At 7 pm A. F. of L. No. 21055 faces Elyna Foundry, winless in league play. 9 pm features MESA against A. F. L. No. 19343 with two other matches on the card.
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