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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1937

Page

11

McCarthy Meister To Meet Today For Ohio Amateur Crown

Maurice J. McCarthy of Cincinnati and Eddie Meister of Cleveland faced off at Brookside for the Ohio Amateur Golf Championship final. McCarthy, 30, seeks to add a state title to his match play reputation, while Meister, 21, a Yale freshman captain, goes for his first state crown after earlier district and interscholastic success.

Anton U. P Maurice J. McCarthy Cincinnati Eddie Meister Cleveland Brookside Course Ohio McCarthy Watts Gunn George von Elm Haister Yale Meister Bob Kepler Kepler Carlin Short Akron Short John Florio Hamilton Hedges Columbus Bob Servis Dayton Toledo Servis

Smitty's Waldorfs versus Lorain Elks at Ely Stadium

Smitty's Waldorfs clash with Lorain Elks in a featured afternoon baseball game at Ely Stadium. Manager Pete Block drills his Lager squad as John Yucka or Ken Smith start on the mound with Hunt or Mackin behind the plate, while Horvath or Timko starts for the Elks with Reisz catching.

Smitty Waldorfe Yucka Smith Hunt Mackin T. Souith Holbrook Storm R. Urig Barkacs Erickson Coen Block A. Utig Elberts

Bittners Play Mobilgas Nine At Lorain Sunday

The Bitner Funeral Home nine travels to Lorain for a Sunday game with the Mobilgas team at Highland Park. New players Joe Scott and Gene Graber bolster the roster. Probable starting lineup lists Dan Galgin on the mound and Scott at shortstop. Players to meet at the YMCA at 12 45 pm.

Bitner Funeral Lorain Hoist Mobilgas Highland Park Bittner Dan Galgin Graber Mason Wehlber Maiden Gerber Scott Coinman P. Galgin Stoller Nano

Toledo Mud Hens Take Early AA Lead After Doubleheader

Toledo moved into first in the American Association after a doubleheader sweep of St. Paul, 6 to 3 in game one and 5 to 3 in game two. Columbus beat Minneapolis 5 to 3 aided by Morton Cooper in relief. Louisville beat Milwaukee 8 to 6 as Mickey Heath hit a two run homer and the Colonels committed five errors.

Columbus Toledo St. Paul Minneapolis Morton Cooper Max Lanier Kansas City Louisville Milwaukee Colonels

Elyria Girls Face General Industries at Jefferson No 1 Diamond

Elyria's top teams the Elyria Girls and General Industries meet tomorrow afternoon at Jefferson No 1 diamond at 2 30 p m in a scheduled ladies game.

Elyria Girls General Industries Elyria Jefferson No. 1 Diamond

Golf and boxing odds and notes from United Press dispatch

United Press sports writer Henry McLemore surveys golf and boxing figures in New York. Hagen bets against drinking, Armour backs Ralph Guldahl for records, Sarazen eyes Japan entry, Johnston’s legacy shifts, and O'Dell rises under Cantwell. Also notes future crowds at Derby and Hambletonian, plus Twilight Song as summer horsebook favorite.

Henry McLemore United Press EW York Walter Hagen Tommy Armour Ralph Guldahl Gene Sarazen Japan Jimmy Johnston Jimmy Braddock Madison Square Garden James Jim Bob Pastor New York Boxing Commission Barney Ross Pedro Montanez Joe Louis Ralph O'Dell Texas Mike Cantwell Maxie Baer O'Dell Stanford Cantwell Mike Jacobs Goshen Warness Horse World Twiight Song Phil Strang

Baer Plans Immediate Return Home After Family Ill News

American pugilist Baer said he would sail for home at once after receiving a cable stating his father is seriously ill. He cited his mother’s message as the reason for his sudden departure.

London Mee Buddy Baer

Hally defeats Camarata in Hollywood bout

Wally Hally of Los Angeles edged Nick Camarata of New Orleans by decision last night in Hollywood. The fight ended with Hally scoring a close victory in a scheduled ten round contest.

Hally Camarata Hollywood Wally Hally Los Angeles Nick Camarata New Orleans

Boxing News From Cleveland Rings and Tracks

A Cleveland boxing scene features Young Oscar Gardner marrying in Euclid Stadium before a close decision over Red Lyons, with Lyons knocked down five times. Others: Ken Overlin’s ring marriage, Ray Sharkey losing again to Mike Gamiere, and Enzo Fiermonte venturing into auto racing. Paul Pirrone defeated Anson Green as Eddie Simms criticizes rushed development. local sports notes include wrestling card plans and Yankee manager Joe McCarthy predicting Gene Kelleher’s rise.

Cleveland Oscar Gardner Euclid New Stadium Forest City Red Lyons Ross Wider Gardner Lyons Hubby Oscar Ken Overlin Freddy Steele Enzo Fiermonte Speed Enzo Roosevelt Raceway Steve Stefik Elyria Stefik Carmen Barth Steve Paul Pirrone Anson Green Homestead Pirrone Eddie Simms Cleaners Dan Morris Rialto Theatre Develle Dan Felix von Broguberg Dan Cecil McGill Long Beach Calif Joe McCarthy New York Yankees Newark Gene Kelleher Buck Newson Boston Red Sox Washington Senators Buck Bucky Harris Nats Boston Maxie Baer England

Major League Leaders and Regional Airport News

United Press notes lead and batting leaders for the Major Loop with Medwick and Greenberg among top names. Separately Winnipeg announces start of construction on an ambitious new airport to serve the trans Canadian flying fleet, with work starting when weather warms.

Winnipeg Canada T. J. Wariner Wariner Conference of Mayors Otlara

Worst hitters in baseball spark lively column debate

A George Kirkley summary of a humorous column on ineffective hitters. Sid Keener praises Ernie Koob of the 1916 Browns for his pitching while going hitless at bat in 41 plate appearances. The piece notes other weak hitters like Lee Meadows and Jim Lindsey and reflects on pitchers who confound good hitters.

New York Sid Keener St. Louis Star-Times Sid Browns Ernie Koob Palestine Tex Federals Phil DeCatsby Fielder Jones Koob George Sisler Derrill Pratt Johnny Lavan Eddie Plank Bob Groom Cuban Marsans Wiley Moore Ferdie Schupp Pol Perritt Guy Bush Johnny Bronca Charlie Grimm Lee Meadows Pittsburgh Gabby Hartnett Cubs Jim Lindsey Cardinals Hartnett Lindsey Charley Root Syl Johnson Phillies Roothss Johnson Syd Cohen Washington Lou Gehrig Gehrig

Standings and Results From Yesterday's Banked Games

Yesterday results show Reamis Chicago 11 over Brooklin 2 and New York 4 to Cincinnati 6. Boston 2, Philadelphia 10, Pittsburgh and others appear. Toledo 3, St Paul 3 3, Columbus 3, Minneapolis Louisville 5. Milwaukee Kansas City at Indianapolis. arin noted with unclear data.

Toledo St. Paul Columbus Minneapolis Louisville Milmauker GW. L Pet G.B. New York Detroie Chicago Boston Oe Cleveland Baee Aspiblagton St. Louis Washington National Leagle Ubs W. Pet G.B. Chicago Tavees Dt New York Pittsburgh Brooklyn Cincinnati Opret Philadelphia RS Oston

Yesterday's Hero in Yankees Shine With Sixth Home Run

Yesterday's hero Bini I Dickey of the New York Yankees snapped a batting slump and hit his sixth home run in five games, fueling a strong offensive stretch for the club.

Binii Dickey New York Yankes

Dover Notes and Local Social Visits

Donald Hall left Thursday for ten days at the American Legion Camp for boys in Columbus. Mrs. Ernest Sabin of Kipton and Mr. and Mrs. Claude Summerton of Lodi visited Miss Lottie Summerton Sunday. Mrs. E. G. Geiger hosted friends from Lakewood Saturday evening. Sterling Simonds hosted his sister and family from Fort Wayne and Miss Eileen Brown of Cleveland visiting Miss Gertrude Holmes. Gretchen Humphrey and Elsa Goyrich attended a Rocky River School of Music recital at Kensington School in Beach Cliff Tuesday. Mrs John Mattern hosted her sister and family from Cleveland Sunday.

Donald Hall American Legion Columbus Ernest Sabin Kipton Land Claude Summerton Lodi Lottie Summerton E. G. Geiger Lakewood Sterling Simonds Simonds Fort Wayne Ind Eileen Brown Cleveland Gertrude Holmes Gretchen Humphrey Elsa Goyrich Rocky River School of Music Kensington School Beach Cliff John Mattern

Wakeman Briefs Bride Ties Knot in Kentucky

Mrs. Dosia Wilson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Pierce, married Oliver Nickler of Willard in Cotington, Kentucky. They plan to live in Wakeman. Marjorie Ross of Cleveland visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lea Ross. Florence callers included Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Shinsky and Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Benson. Don Watson resumed work at Burke Store after rheumatic illness. Garden Club met at president Mrs. Frank Rice’s home with about fifty in attendance. The meeting opened by vice president Mrs. Clarence Pierce followed by flowers talk by Mrs. Clifford of Amherst. Refreshments were served. Eastern Star held its last meeting for the summer.

Dosia Wilson Clarence Pierce Oliver Nickler Willard Cotington Wakeman Marjorie Ross Cleveland Lea. Ross Raymond Shinsky Airs W. J. Benson John Shinsky Florence Don Watson Burke Store Garden Club Frank Rice Clarence Bailey Mra Clifford Amherst

Reds Aim for First Division with Strong June Run

Cincinnati Reds push toward the National League's first division, within two games of Brooklyn for fifth place. Lee Grissom seeks his seventh win against Boston as Cincinnati builds a four run lead and defeats the Bees 6 to 2. Triples by Goodman and Kampouris and doubles by Haley and Riggs fueled the early offense off Johnny Lanning. Walter Brown earned the victory before Ray Davis finished.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Reds Brooklyn Dodgers Boston Bees Lee Grissom Guy Bush Boston Goodman Kampouris Haley Riggs Johnny Lanning Walter Brown Ray Davis Brown

Columbia High School Alumni Association social meeting notes

The Columbia High School Alumni Association held its annual social at the Columbia Ball Room with officers elected for the coming year: President Roy Dettman vice president Roland Martin secretary Roberta Ingersoll and treasurer Shirley Jasper. Dancing followed Cooke's orchestra performance and refreshments were served. Other items mention a family reunion at Chestnut Ridge and a flurry of local social visits and illnesses through the week.

Columbia High School Alumni Association Columbia Ball Room Richard van Arsdale Donna Stinchcomb Emma Jean Blackburn Grant Rundle Roy Dettman Roland Martin Roberta Ingersoll Shirley Jasper Cooke

Cranston Family Visiting Rhode Island Area

Dr and Mrs C J Cranston and their sons are visiting Rhode Island and nearby areas, stopping at the Masonic Hall on Tuesday evening with about sixteen present.

Masonic Hall C. J. Cranston

Dickey Seeks Record as Yankees Face Tigers Today

New York catcher William N. Dickey eyes a 13 year major league home run mark with a seventh homer in six games if he hits today against Detroit. He has surged to a .293 season average after a hot 14 games, boosting the Yankees' lead. Red Ruffing won his seventh for New York as the Tigers fell 8-1.

United Press York William N. Dickey Husky New York Yankees Detroity Tigers Bill George Kelly New York Giants Babe Ruth Jim Bottomley Dickey

Local Social News and Greetings Across Towns

Sunday guests gathered at the Ernest Dunford home including Mr and Mrs Melvin Willi ame and family and Mrs Myrtle Roberts of Cleveland. A funeral from Columbia drew attendees to Valley City Lutheran Church with Mrs Charles Mills of Columbia singing. Jottings note visits by Mr and Mrs Robert Jordan and family of Ashland to the Reisinger home, and Mr and Mrs H J Knopf with children visiting Ervin Moehle in Valley City. Raymond Lennerth takes drumming lessons in Elyria as Mrs John Snell cares for Mrs Miller Wilcox of Elyria, while Mrs Serg Wright tends her grandchildren during Harriet Simpson’s appendicitis hospital recovery. Rev Claude T Olmsted and J H Longdon attended a four o'clock ordination service in Cleveland. Mrs George Vogt of Cleveland, mother of Mrs Edward Bobnar, died after months of illness with a Magiston funeral noted. Royalton Baptist Ladies Aid met with 32 attending at Mrs Herman Panis’s home. Louis Rummery of Royalton and Charles Mills met Sunday evening.

Melvin H. Williame Myrtle Roberts Cleveland Ernest Dunford Columbia Klooz Miller Valley City Charles Mills Harriet, Simpson Mt. Vernon Hospital Claude T. Olmsted J.H. Longdon Magsil‘ton Royalton

Sunday visitors at Halliwill home enumerate city guests

LaGrange residents hosted extended family and friends including Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Gerlach and Barbara from Detroit, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Landal and son, Akron couples R. P. Halliwill and Richard, Miss Keller, and Guerdon Brant with daughter Marjorie, Akron, all visiting at the Halliwill residence.

LA Grange Halliwill Eddie Gerlach Barbara Arthur Landal Detroit R. P. Halliwill Richard Miss Keller Guerdon Brrant Marjorie Akron

Haynes Knocks Out Buddy Knox In Fourth Round

Dayton results report Leroy Haynes of Philadelphia stops Buddy Knox in the fourth round after Knox fails to answer bell due to a bleeding left eye. Haynes lands short right hands each round to floor Knox. Other knockouts include Joe Sekura stopping Tommy Baxter in a split decision and Frankie Donofrio finishing Chuck Grandish in the tenth.

Dayton Leroy Haynes Philadelphia Buddy Knox Knox Haynes Joe Sekura Tommy Baxter Buffalo Baxter Frankie Donofrio Chuck Grandish Detroit

I B U Proclaims Max Schmeling Champion

The International Boxing Union proclaimed Max Schmeling of Germany world heavyweight champion after his victory over Joe Louis. The decision notes Braddock avoided a title match in New York on June 3, choosing Louis instead. The IBU previously crowned George Godfrey over Max Baer.

Paris International Boxing Union Today Max Schmeling Germany Joe Louis United States Jim Braddock Chicago Braddock Schmeling New York Louis George Godfrey Max Baer

Dick Marcus To Lead Yale Ball Team In 38

New London Conn June 26 CPI Left fielder Dick Marcus from New Orleans will captain Yale baseball team for 1938. He was elected after the Yale Harvard series. George Hock of Middletown Ohio was chosen as team manager for 1938.

New London

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