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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1939
Page
12
A letter from Marty Huebner questions the safety of a planned shoot at the Lorain County Fish and Game Association grounds near Penfield Junction to Amherst Road. He implies the event may be unsafe and suggests the sheriff keep the public out, while Jim Titthe and Wells Mole guarantee no one will be shot.
Elyria's bowling capacity expands with eight new alleys at 223 Lodi Street starting next Monday, bringing total alleys to 26 with the addition to the existing Elyria Recreation lanes. Andy Wykrent, long a ten pin enthusiast, leads the project aided by his son Ray, after backing three leagues last season and helping the city’s women win the city championship.
18 year old Warren Yarberry of Dallas Texas becomes a full rider on May 18 marking a milestone after winning with Burnell Stable's Herondas at Suffolk Downs. He trained under E B Carpenter and earned praise for finishes shaping a promising career at Boston's track.
Dozen American marksmen sail to England to compete at Bisley for the Pershing trophy amid rivalries in shooting. The piece notes British superiority in marksmanship, mentions past margins of victory, and humorous references to sports rivalries while hoping for no shootings at Bisley.
Senior Playground softball begins next Tuesday with games on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 9 30. Eligible players are high school boys. The schedule lists matches from June 21 to July 27 with teams Cascade Park Hamilton MeckKin ter Allen Roosevelt and Aten.
Elimination games begin at Cascade Park and MelWin Ley with Hamilton and Allen among participants. The schedule continues through August indicating a multi day event at Cascade Park and MelWin Ley venues.
The Mobilgus Midgets defeated the Sudro Midgets in a doubleheader at Hamilton diamond. Scores were 6 to 5 in the first game and 3 to 3 in the second, securing two wins before a third game was played.
The Second Baptist Seniors and Juniors join for a softball game Monday at 6 PM at the Steel and Tubes diamond on 15th Street.
Members of the Silver Fox golf team will gather at a local restaurant at 8 P.M. today for a meeting to discuss plans and schedule upcoming events.
Silver's Jewelers will travel to Ashland tomorrow for a game against the Ashland Publishing Co. at Ashland venue. Elyria players should assemble at Ely Park at 1 P.M.
Ridgeville Bittner girls travel to Akron Goodrich for a Sunday game. Players depart St. Peter's Church at noon.
Willis Hudlin was denied his seventh win as Cleveland hosted Philadelphia. Bob Feller pitched all nine innings, earning his 11th win of the season as the Indians exploded for 12 runs on 17 hits to beat the Athletics 12 to 5. Feller struck out six to push his season total to 100, while Hal Trosky, Oscar Grimes, and Bruce Campbell led a 17-hit attack that included two doubles in the seventh inning.
East Side Old Timers face West Side Old Timers in a 40-plus softball charity night at Harmon Field. The three game card opens at 6:00 with Rone Radio Service versus Standard Cleaners, then Elyria Recreation Board ten versus Ray Thons. Spike Buzzellis of Ray Thons has three no hit games this season.
Allen defeats Franklin 9 to 3 with two base hits by Dumski and Brouse, a homer by Gleason, and stolen bases by Gleagon Wharton and Lowery. Brouse adds two walks, Ov a reaches on a base on balls, Gardner allows three, Brouse two. Burgette and Gardner strike out.
Berson's Dry Goods softballers beat Barth A C 14 to 3 on Crisp diamond. Saum pitched seven hits allowed. Barth A C collected thirteen hits off Reffen ing and Robson. Key hits included Pearson and Joviak with two bases, and Ref fining, Sheldon, Struck out by Saum and Reffen ing. Gardner took the loss.
The Standard Cleaners edged the Bittner Funeral Home 1 to 0 on Harmon diamond to clinch the City Class A Softball League first half championship. Lloyd Morse, 18, scored the lone run and made a key catch to preserve the win for pitcher Cun ley Bainbridge.
George McQuinn of the St. Louis Browns tops the American League with a .353 mark, shedding five points as Myril Hoag slides to fourth. The Red Sox’ Jimmy Foxx sits second at .348, while Arnovich leads the NL at .395 and Zeke Bonura follows at .350. Whit Wyatt keeps the NL pitching edge with seven wins, and Atley Donald and Steve Souchak Donald share the AL victory tee with eight and four wins respectively.
The Junior Playground Softball League will start Monday with three opening games. Ralph Bauer announces eligibility for boys under 13. Games begin at 9 30 a m with a full schedule of matchups from June 26 to August 10 including Edison, Cascade Park, Hamilton, McKinley, Roosevelt and Allen teams.
George Sisler Jr., 21, son of the famed first baseman, joined the Youngstown Browns of the Mid-Atlantic League. He recently graduated from Colgate University where he pitched for three years, and joins the roster today in Youngstown, Ohio.
Standard Cleaners will trek to Sandusky tomorrow for a game with the C. Y. O. team. Elyria players are asked to meet at the store at 12 30.
St Peters Church of Ridgeville defeated the Elyrians 18 to 0 in a softball game last night. The rout showcased Ridgeville power as St Peters dominated with strong hitting and sound defense.
The Carlisle A. C. and North Elyria Grange prepare for a softball doubleheader tomorrow afternoon on the Carlisle diamond. The games promise a competitive twin bill with local teams facing off in sequence.
Water Department beat Traxel Company 9 to 2 in a City Class B League playoff game on Jefferson diamond. Jim Flicker pitched a shutout after early trouble, allowing ten hits while Water Department offense collected fourteen hits off Sara Webber and Ernie Thomas.
North Olmsted Softball sees Nineteenth Hole and Pahler Cleaners tied for first after four wins each. Nineteenth Hole beat Berea Ice & Coal 6 2 as Two Gun Flora held visitors hitless until the seventh. Rigid Tools crushed Kouples Klub 20 2 in a separate game.
Lorain County Fish and Game Association hosts a team trapshoot at the club grounds near Penfield Junction Amherst Road tomorrow. Coon Hunters and Bird Hunters make up opposing teams. top scorers will represent the club in future interclub matches. Exhibitions by professional trap shooters are planned. All day event invites families.
La Grange Hardwares and Grafton Merchants meet at La Grange High School diamond at 2 30 tomorrow. Dan Gulgin starts for La Grange with Alden Hopkins catching. Dun ham and Diewald are the probable battery for Grafton. Second meeting of the season. Grafton won the first game 7 5.
National League action tightens as the Giants and Cubs rally. Giants beat the Reds 7 0 to cut the lead to four and a half games as Paul Derringer struggles. Cubs win 4 3 over the Phillies with a ninth inning rally led by Stan Hack.
The American Legion Junior baseball team of 1938 reorganizes as the Elyria Business Men and seeks games with Class A teams in Lorain County. Coached by Harry B. Forbes, the club won the district title and reached the state semi finals last season. Players include Dick Baumhart Ossie Forbes Wally Forbes Les Drage Bill Keisler Tom Reid Jack Reffening Jack Smith Bob Yanke Bernie Fobes Paul Gardner Ed Smith Dan Bischoff. Practices are three times weekly at Ely Stadium. managers interested in booking should write to Harry B. Forbes at 1147 West Avenue Elyria.
The Elyria Horseshoe Club and the Cleveland Woodhill outfit will play at Riverview Park courts tomorrow at 2 30 pm. Elyria edged Woodhill by half a game for the Greater Cleveland League title last year. Elyria members are urged to attend a practice session tonight.
The Shelby Sales Book softball team of Shelby Ohio invites Elyria Industrial teams for matches. Interested managers should write to Jacque Reynolds Shelby Salesbook Co Shelby Ohio.
The Bittner Funeral Home tossers will face the Dover outfit under lights at North Olmsted Park tomorrow night at 6 45 P.M. Bittner players should meet at Hamilton at 6 45.
Read's Jewelers beat McKinley Recreation 10 to 8 in Elyria League action last night, with Lowery earning the win on the mound and Read's jumping to an early lead to seal the victory. In the second game, Elyria Dairies upset Elyria Hardwares 10 to 7 at Roosevelt diamond.
RS Paul Roach and Wallace Bower captured the Sunset tournament at Elyria Country Club with a low net 152. The pair led after steady scores by Mrs C J Krantz and Paul Gentzel, and Mrs Wallace Bower with Paul Roach. Wallace Bower shot 72 to break par, first amateur to do so this year, as Cherry Ridge faces Silver Fox shotmakers tomorrow at 3 PM.
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