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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1928

Page

8

Open golf championship tightens as 142 start final rounds

At Olympia Fields Chicago 142 contenders begin the second 18 holes of the National Open with 60 players to qualify for the final night. Bobby Jones remains the favorite after a 73 opening round, while Henry Guitel Leonard Schmitte and Frank Ball mix in the early leaderboard amid hopes of advancing in the 28 dollar event.

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Baseball Homers List By League And Players

The clipping lists top home run hitters by league with players such as Ruth and Gehrig for the American League and Bottomley Hornsby Bissonette Hurat for the National League. It also notes yesterday's homers by Terry Blue Bettencourt Schang Lazzeri and Rice with season totals for both leagues and a season total of 488.

Ruth Yankees Gehrig Athletics iBrannon Browns Cceresee fBlue Todt Red Sox Bottomley Cards aHornsby Braves Bissonette Robins L. Wilson Cubs Hurat Phillies Terry Giants Blue Bettencourt Schang Lazzeri Rice Detroit

Reds Scout Sees Ferrell In Cincinnati Uniform

Dick Ferrell, Columbus American Association catcher, is expected to wear a Cincinnati Reds jersey before the season ends. Red scout Clarence Rowland has highly recommended him to the team.

American League Baseball Standings and Schedule

Cleveland defeated Chicago 4 to 3 while Chicago lost 2 to 4 in another game. New York beat Philadelphia 4 to 0 and Boston routed Washington 9 to 2. St Louis lost to Detroit 3 to 5. Today’s American League games: Chicago at Cleveland Detroit at St Louis Philadelphia at New York. Only games scheduled.

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National Results and Today’s Games Summary

National results show New York 9 to 1 over Boston and Cincinnati 5 to 4 over Pittsburgh. St Louis lost 1 to 4 at Chicago while Brooklyn played against Philadelphia in rain. Today St Louis visits Chicago, Cincinnati visits Pittsburgh, and Brooklyn hosts Boston with New York facing Philadelphia.

St. Louis Aneone Cincinnati Ee New York Rbs Eae Chicago Brooklyn Ewe Pittsburgh Eoese Boston Philadelphia Cincinnati St Louis

Mrs Sohl Looms As Winner Of Golf Title

Mrs Curtis Sohl of Scioto Country Club Columbus surged toward the Ohio Women's Golf Association championship after defeating Mrs Phillip Wyman Cincinnati 9 and 7 in rain softened play at the County Club course. Miss Dorothy Richards of Cleveland upset Mrs L G Nelson Dayton 2 and 1 as semis approached with Mrs Harold Prout Springfield routing Mrs Harold Knapp 7 and 6 and Mrs William Deuschle Columbus advancing over Miss Richards in the other semi final.

Cincinnati Curtis Sohl Scioto Country Club Columbus Phillip Wyman Sohl Wyman County Club Dorothy Richards Cleveland L. G. Nelson Dayton Harold Prout Springfield William Deuschle Miss Richards Deuschle Lilah Russell

Tilden Beats Coen in London Semi Final Showdown

June 22 in London W T Tilden defeated fellow American Wilbur Coen 6-2 6-2 in the men's singles semi final of the London lawn tennis tournament. Frank Hunter, the third American in the semi finals, beat Australian Davis Cup star F Hopman 6-4 7-5 to set up an all American final Saturday.

London W. T. Tilden Wilbur Coen Frank Hunter Tilden F. Hopman

Harvard and Yale Set for four mile Thames Rowing Showdown

New London Conn June 22 crews of Harvard and Yale race four miles down the Thames in the sixty sixth annual intercollegiate classic. About 100000 spectators expected to watch two undefeated crews clash with uncertain results. Harvard has beaten Navy Cornell Penn and MIT while Yale downed Columbia Penn and Princeton in short sprints. The long distance result remains unpredictable with Harvard slight favorite after last year's Yale losses and several returning rowers.

New London Conn Harvard Yale Thames River America Navy Cornell Pennsylvania Massachusetts Tech Columbia Princeton Crimson

Indians and White Sox Split Doubleheader in Cleveland

Cleveland and Chicago split a twin bill as Hudlin pitched well for the Indians in the first game a 4 to 2 victory while Staute faltered late in the nightcap with Cleveland taking a 4 to 3 win. Key players included Jamieson Morgan and Sewell for Cleveland and Kamm Berg and Reynolds for Chicago with Adkins Connally and umpire crews noted.

Cleveland Hudlin P Chicago Hunnef'ld O Clancy Metzler Barrett Kamm Reynolds Cissell Berg Thomas Grouse Lind Morgan J. Sewell Jamieson Hudin Clancy Fonseca Humefield Miller Hudlin Ball— Berg Campbell Owen Geisel Gama Cf&i Mostl O ‘Barret O Kamm Aokins Redfern Connally OQ Morgan Langford L. Sewell Shaute Gerken Adkins Mostil Kamma J. Sowell Shante Hitse OW Adkins Connelly Connnally

Benton Named Giants Iron Man Pitcher of the Year

John McGraw hails Larry Benton as an iron man in the Giants rotation. Benton has won 10 of 12 starts, completed most of his games, and matched the late Christy Mathewson for managerial praise. If kept healthy, Benton could push New York toward a pennant and MVP consideration.

John McGraw McGraw Larry Benton Christy Mathewson Giants Benton Larry New York Matty Cincinnati Iron and Steel Company Chicago Cubs Phillies Jarry New York Giants Boston Braves Zach Taylor Kent Greenfield Eddie Farrell Hugh McQullan Christopher Mathewson

Four Penn State Athletes Go Pro After College

Harrisburg report notes four prominent Pennsylvania college athletes leaving amateur ranks for professional sports this June. Johnny Roepke departs Penn State to pitch for the Scranton Miners. Glenn Killinger manages the Harrisburg Senators. Al Lesko joins the New York Yankees as backfield star and catcher. Cy Lungren signs with Souderton in the Montgomery League. Nick Welard is also listed among the quartet turning pro.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania Penn State Johnny Roepke Nittany Lions Roepke Scranton Miners Glenn Killinger Killinger Harrisburg Senators al Lesko Nittany Lione New York Yankees Nittany Stars Cy Lungren Museo Lungren Hugo Berdek Souderton Club Pennsylvania Collegion Welard Nick

Walker Beats Nok ing in Ten Adunc

Ace Hudkins threatened the world middleweight crown as Mickey Walker narrowly outpointed Hodkins over ten rounds at Comiskey Park. The Nebraska challenger flailed and fouled, drawing boos as a rainstorm soaked the ring and Walker used clean jabs to secure victory.

Chicago Hudkins Nebraska Marquis of Queensbury Mickey Walker Hodkins Comiskey Park Nebraska Wildcat Ace Hodkins Mickey Walker Fistian Ace

President Coolidge Angling Expedition Partner Named

President Coolidge will fish with John La Roque a 59 year old Chippewa guide along the Brule River. The conservation commission chose La Roque for his knowledge of Brule fish and taciturn manner. Amelia Earhart sends thanks for the Atlantic flight and praises the Friendship crew and Mr Stultz for nearly perfect navigation.

Superior Wis Coolidge Brule River John la Roque la Rocygue John State Conservation Commissioners Mr. Coolidge Secret Service Atlantic Amelia Earhart Ocean Stultz Valentia

Borelli To Join Philadelphia Athletics This August

Borelli, described as Muhlenberg College's greatest athlete, will join the Philadelphia Athletics in August, signaling a major transition for the former Muhlenberg star.

Borelli Muhlenberg College Philadelphia Athletics

Fight Results From Thursday Night in Chicago Area

Johnny Sherrod of Chicago scored a technical knockout over Billy Sherman of Rapids Mich in four rounds. Les Marriner of Illinois stopped Tex McEwan in the second round of a six round bout. Eddie Ballatin of Chicago beat Johnny De Corsey of St Paul in four rounds. Jack McKenna of Canada defeated Johnny Gerardin of Minneapolis in six rounds. Tuffy Griffiths of Sioux City defeated Walcott Langford of Chicago in six rounds. Frankie Sims of Cleveland defeated Oscar Battiste of Chicago in six rounds.

Chicago Johnny Sherrod Billy Sherman Rand Rapids Mich Les Marriner Illinois Tex McEwan Eddie Ballatin Johnny de Corsey St. Paul Jack McKenna Johnny Gerardin Minneapolis Tuffy Griffiths Sioux City Walcott Langford

Japan Exports Over One Million Dollars in Flowers to U S

Japan shipped more than 1 million dollars worth of flowers to the United States last year. The supply included varieties used for insect control and pest management.

Japan United States

McLarnin Knocks Out McGraw in First Round at MSG

Jimmy McLarnin avenges recent setback by stopping Phil McGraw in 2 minutes 45 seconds of a 10 round bout at Madison Square Garden before 12 000 fans. Referee stopped after McGraw was knocked down four times. Also notes baseball results and other scores from the day.

New York Jimmy McLarnin Vancouver B. C Sammy Mandell McLarnin Phil McGraw Detroit Madison Square Garden McLar Jack Doran McGraw

Watching The Scoreboard Yesterday's Hero Chalmer Ci2

The article reports Chalmer Ci2 delivering a ninth inning single for Chicago White Sox to edge Cleveland Indians 4 3 in the second game while the Sox dropped the first 5 4. It notes the New York Yankees defeated Philadelphia Athletics 4 0 in the first game, the second ending early due to rain. St Louis Browns won a double header against Detroit Tigers with scores 3 9 to 5. The fourth game of the Boston...

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Chicago White Sox Tribe Windy City Hudlin Staute Indians Red Sox Washington Senators New York Giants Boston Braves Giants Braves Cincinnati Reds St Louis Cardinals Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago Cubs St. Louis Cardinals Cubs Chalmer Chicago Sox New York Yankees Philadelphia Athletics St Louis Browns Detroit Tigers Boston

Sharkey Knocks Out Gates In Third Round Victory

St Louis June 22 Jack Sharkey of Boston an aspirant to Gene Tunneys heavyweight crown defeated Leo Gates of Oklahoma in the third round of a scheduled ten round bout Sharkey rushed from his corner and with hooks followed by a left jab to the stomach sent the Indian down for the count confirming his claim to the title contention

ST Louis Jack Sharkey Boston Gene Tunney Leo Gates Sharkey

Stars versus stars in two game batting summary

Babe Ruth made a single in four attempts while Lou Gehrig went hitless in three. Ty Cobb had a single in three tries and Tris Speaker failed as a pinch hitter. Paul Waner collected a triple and a single in five at bats. Rogers Hornsby went 1-for-3 with a single and double in game two. Frankie Frisch had a single in game one and nothing in game two. Harry Heilmann went 0-for-2 in game one and 2-for-4 with a double in game two.

Babe Ruth Lou Gehrig Ty Cobb Tits Speaker Paul Waner Rogers Hornsby Frankie Frisch Harry Heilmann

Litchfield Alderman Steed and Canfield Mentioned in Review

Mr Steed of Akron, once pivotal in Litchfield groceries a quarter century ago, is now retired. Reference also to C. R. Canfield associated with Litchfield activities.

Steed Akron Litchfield

Turners Reunion at The Hedges Near Elyria

In town Saturday many old acquaintances gathered for the Turner reunion held at The Hedges near Elyria on June 20. Attendees included Mr and Mrs F D Gott at the Gott reunion in Wellington and families from Medina and surrounding towns. about 80 Masons from Medina Lodi Berea Elyria Cleveland Lakewood La Grange and Valley City attended Monday night.

Turner Sandy Lake Carl Nolan Mildred Mel Turner May Scudder Elizabeth Flannery Stimson- Scudder Copley Lamphier Connecticut Medina Lodi Berea Elyria Cleveland Lakewood la Grange Valley City Masonic Lodge Wm King Edna Chas King

Saturday's Five Best Radio Features

Radio listings summarize top programs like the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Goldman Band. Stations WEAF WIZ WPG WSM provide schedule notes with titles such as Grand Ol Op'ry and Creature's Band, reflecting 1928 United Press listings from Springfield and New York listings.

United Press WBRZ Springfield Boston Symphony Orchestra WEAF New York Goldman Bam Secretary of Labor Rus Wpg Atlantic City Creature’s Band WSM Nashville S. T

Astronomer Builds 50 Foot Tunnel to View Sky Reliably

An astronomer devised a 50 foot tunnel to reflect skies by day despite sun. A valuable collection of early charts shows La Salle's voyage on the Mississippi was true, illuminating historical exploration and navigation.

la Salle Mississippi

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